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Welcome! My name is Peter Downes.
Let me create an award winning ( 33 won so far ) , innovative masterpiece for you. Contact me on 61 2 9973 3312 or peter@peterdownes.com SPECIALISING IN DIFFICULT SITES WITH SPECTACTULAR VIEWS - anywhere in Australia ! LEES HOUSE more photos in gallery 3 * award winner * Email me: peter@peterdownes.com
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HEGARTY HOUSE more photos in gallery 3 * award winner * Email me: peter@peterdownes.com this house sold in Aug 2008 for just over $5 million which is a record for Warriewood Beach
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SHERRY HOUSE more photos in gallery 3 * award winner * Email me: peter@peterdownes.com
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MAAS HOUSE more photos in gallery 3 * award winner * Email me: peter@peterdownes.com
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LUHRS/DUNN HOUSE more photos in gallery 3 Email me: peter@peterdownes.com
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MILPETE HOUSE more photos in gallery 4 * award winner * Email me: peter@peterdownes.com
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EVANS HOUSE more photos in gallery 4 Email me: peter@peterdownes.com
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DEW HOUSE more photos in gallery 4 * award winner * Email me: peter@peterdownes.com
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MAAS HOUSE more photos in gallery 5 * award winner * Email me: peter@peterdownes.com
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HEISE HOUSE more photos in gallery 5 * award winner * Email me: peter@peterdownes.com
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BONGARZONI HOUSE more photos in gallery 5 * award winner * Email me: peter@peterdownes.com
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HEGARTY HOUSE more photos in gallery 6 * award winner * Email me: peter@peterdownes.com
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DARGUE HOUSE more photos in gallery 6 * award winner * Email me: peter@peterdownes.com
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HOPPE/DAVYS HOUSE more photos in galery 6 Email me: peter@peterdownes.com
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TANNER HOUSE more photos in gallery 5 Email me: peter@peterdownes.com
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TOWNSEND HOUSE more photos in gallery 4 * award winner * Email me: peter@peterdownes.com
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ORCZYKOWSKI HOUSE more photos in gallery 2 Email me: peter@peterdownes.com * Winner of the inaugural Premier Award for Design Excellence in 2008, and 3 other awards ( see below ) *
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KEIGHLEY HOUSE more photos in gallery 2 Email me: peter@peterdownes.com
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GOLDMSITH HOUSE more photos in gallery 2 Email me: peter@peterdownes.com
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RYDER HOUSE Email me: peter@peterdownes.com
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ALLEN HOUSE more photo in gallery 2 Email me: peter@peterdownes.com
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RUSSELL HOUSE more photo in gallery 2 Email me: peter@peterdownes.com
Peter Downes career history After a highly successful 20 year career as a Leading Project Draftsman and Site Manager in the Mining and Engineering industries, Peter decided to act on his long neglected interest in Residential Architecture by designing and building a major transformation of his own home in Avalon in the late 80’s ( this house now regularly features in the Australian television show "Home and Away" ). This led to numerous design projects predominately in the Northern parts of Sydney, and eventually to a new and even more successful full time architectural career.
Since then, Peter has designed approximately 90 major projects and currently has over $30,000,000 worth of projects in various states of progress, and has won 33 design awards as of November 2008, making him the most awarded Building Designer in New South Wales. Peter is an Chartered Building Designer and a member of the Building Designers Association of NSW ( www.bdansw.com.au ), and is currently the president of the Sydney Branch. He is also a founding member of the Australian Architecture Association ( www.architecture.org.au ) DESIGN PHILOSOPHIES Every site is individual and so are it's owners. Therefore every house has to be unique, designed to maximise the good aspects of the site while minimising the bad. To date, most of the projects that I have submitted for awards have won at least one. I design every project with the intent of keeping this record intact. I believe that one of the reasons for my success is the fact that I specialise in residential work ( single residences and the occasional duplex ), and do all the design work myself. Peter Downes 61 2 9973 3312 Email me: peter@peterdownes.com
AWARDS
2005 Commendation for the Sherry residence at Newport 2006 Commendation for the Townsend alterations and additions at Bayview Best Use of Timber for the Townsend residence at Bayview Best Alterations and Additions for the Lees House at Avalon Best New Dwelling for the Milpete residence at Newport 2007 Best New Dwelling for the Milpete residence at Newport Best Use of Glass for the Milpete residence at Newport Best Conceptual Design for the Lees residence at Avalon 2008 Best new dwelling for the Orczykowski residence at Careel Bay Best use of Timber for the Orczykowski residence at Careel Bay Best use of sponsor product for Orczykowski residence at Careel Bay Premier Award for Design Excellence for the Orczykowski residence at Careel Bay Commendation for the Hegarty residence at Warriewood Beach
"I was extremely impressed with your ability to design a home that took into account all aspects of living such as solar access, cool summer breezes, privacy, streetscape and the use of thermal design features that will no doubt save us energy costs over the long term. It's a shame that Council doesn't have an opportunity to work with designers of your quality more often. " Councillor Julie Hegarty ( Pittwater Council )
" I am writing to thank you for all your help in the design and construction of our house. Susan and I had never thought that the house could have been built from such non-traditional materials but still look so fantastic, and be practical and inexpensive to build at the same time. We are especially glad that you coaxed us to be more adventurous with the use of colours. Thank you for always being available on the numerous occasions that we had a question during the building process. We were grateful that you took time to visit the site even though it was not part of the brief. Susan and I found it very easy to work with you and are now pleased to count you and Cheryl as friends." Captain David Burston
"As a developer I am regularly approached by Architects and Designers but none have impressed me as much as Peter Downes, who is one of the most creative people I have ever met. Peter continously surprises me with his lateral thinking and futuristic design ideas. His first project for me was on a very difficult site, half of which was covered by a creek. This only enhanced Peter's flexible approach and creativity resulting in an excellent, environmentally sensitive design. He impressed greatly during this project and I have since contracted him to design a second project at Leichhardt, also on a challenging site." Peter Hegarty
"Just a short note to thank you for all your help and professionalism in the design of the additions to our house. It is such a pleasure to work with someone who specialises in this field." Debbie Noble
"Karl and I would like to give you a big, big thank you for all the help you have given us with the design and building of our new duplex. We could not have done it without the help of you and Cheryl,and we have been very happy since we moved in. The new place is much cooler in summer and warmer in winter than our old house." Helen Nelson
"Michael and I wish to send our belated thanks for your expertise and help in the design of our home. Your efficiency and creativity served us well. Our new house has received many compliments for which we feel very proud.. Thanks again Peter" Coco Scheuring
"Peter came up with some fabulous ideas that hadn't even occured to us. It was great to have someone with fresh, new eyes who could see the potential in spite of the limitations imposed by our existing house. We are extremely happy with his final design." Debra O'Brien
Having a small block with a tricky diagonal slope, we were trying to
Both Gitte and I have been very happy with your service. I must admit that I wanted to talk to a few Architects before that I settled on one to work with. But your personality and your initial concept plan got us both very excited and were happy to get it all started with you. I had an idea of what I thought would work well, but after talking to you for a couple of hours where you told us of all the different aspects that need to be taken into account when designing a Duplex, I realized that we were talking to a true professional who knew what he was talking about. You came up with a unique design that was exactly what we wanted rather than one of those boring side-by-side buildings. The floor plan has been very well thought through and we can’t wait to get the building finished and move in. Thanks again Peter for a job very well done, we will have no hesitation in recommending your services to our friends. Gitte and Anders Lawaetz ( 2002 )
Just a short message to thank you for the write up you did in the Manly Daily for us. There has been a lot of interest in the house, but as yet it has not sold, but we're in no hurry so it doesn't matter. But we are hoping to ask you to draw up another house for us in the not so distant future, this time just a single home. Thanks again and everyone who comes through our home compliments the design.
We were very impressed with your designs, ability to work with local authorities, and also the references from those that you have done work for.
I think you have done a fantastic design for 30 Watkins Rd, Avalon. Larry Anderson ( New York )
Thank you for your very prompt design response to our project. We now look foward to Council's usual speedy granting of approval ! Roly Whittell-Webb
Thanks Peter. It has been marvelous to deal with someone who has delivered the goods, and on time. John Black
Now that the house is taking shape, I am absolutely thrilled. It looks just fantastic. Anne Shortus
After having lived in our new home for a few months now, there is not a single aspect of the design that we would alter. Thanks Peter. Christine and Roger Shephard
We are completely delighted with the amazing design that you have come up with for our new house. And the whole process has been a pleasure. Scott and Nicky Kranenburg
Thanks Peter. We absolutely love the design, and the whole design and building experience has been such a pleasure that I would love to do it again. Caroline Townsend.
Hi Peter, Thought I would pass on some of the feedback I am getting on our project. Every tradesman that comes to the site comments on how fantastic the house is going to be. Recently I had Westpacs valuer on site and he said its one of the best designs he has seen. One of my golf friends was a major developer, has done heaps of homes and major projects like Northpoint Tower at North Sydney and he said “could not have done any better with that block, it will be a special house”. Plus we, the owners, have sold our treasured Manly house as we can’t wait to live in the house you have designed for us. From all of the expert comments I think you may be in line for more awards …. Thanks and best wishes Max and Pam Goldsmith Email me: peter@peterdownes.com
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