Melbourne Residential Design

Better homes start with better drawings.

Residential design and construction documentation delivered with precision. Extensions, new builds, granny flats, and everything in between.

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Architecture degree.
Decades of delivery.

Melbourne residential design, done properly.

Reform Building Design is a boutique practice led by Josh Beaumont, with a decade of architectural experience across Australia's leading retail, commercial, and residential projects. We bring that same commercial discipline home, applying it to extensions, renovations, new builds, and planning permits across Melbourne.

What you get is a design process that's clear and personal, drawings that leave nothing open to interpretation, and a single point of contact who's across every detail of your project. From concept through to council submission and construction documentation, it's just us and you.

That's the difference.

10+
Years Experience
Since 2016
Keeping Builders Happy
Designed
Not Copy-Pasted
Marking up drawings at the desk
Services

What we deliver.

Residential design and documentation tailored to your project stage.

01

Extensions & Renovations

Rear, side, and upper-level extensions. Kitchen, bathroom, and living area redesigns. Measured survey of existing conditions through to permit-ready drawings.

02

New Home Design

Custom residential design from concept through to construction documentation. Site-responsive plans that work with your block, orientation, and budget.

03

Granny Flats

Standalone or attached secondary dwellings designed within planning controls. Efficient layouts that maximise liveability in compact footprints.

04

Planning Permits

Town planning application drawings prepared to council requirements. Site analysis, shadow diagrams, overlooking assessments, and supporting documentation.

05

Construction Documentation

Detailed working drawings and specifications for builder tender and construction. Coordinated documentation produced with care and accuracy.

06

Interior Layouts & Joinery

Kitchen and bathroom design, joinery detailing, and interior spatial planning. Clear documentation for cabinetmakers and trades.

Projects.

A snapshot of recent residential work across Melbourne and beyond.

Hampton Residence
In Design
Extension 2026

Hampton Residence

Hampton, VIC
Wantirna Residence
In Design
New Home 2026

Wantirna Residence

Wantirna, VIC
Kingstoun Apartments
On Site
Ground Floor Refurbishment 2025

Kingstoun Apartments

St Kilda Road, VIC
Port Douglas Retreat
Completed
Holiday Unit Renovation 2025

Port Douglas Retreat

Port Douglas, QLD
Port Melbourne Residence
Completed
Renovation & Extension 2024

Port Melbourne Residence

Port Melbourne, VIC
South Yarra Residence
Completed
Extension 2023

South Yarra Residence

South Yarra, VIC
Bentleigh Kitchen
Completed
Kitchen Renovation 2023

Bentleigh Kitchen

Bentleigh, VIC
Sunbury Residence
Completed
New Home 2022

Sunbury Residence

Sunbury, VIC
Essendon Duplex
Completed
Duplex Townhouses 2022

Essendon Duplex

Essendon, VIC
Client Reviews
"Josh delivered exactly what he said he would, on time and on budget. His drawings made the build process so much easier for our builder."
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Process

How it works.

A clear path from first conversation to final drawings.

01

Brief & Site Review

We discuss your goals, budget, and site. Share any plans, photos, or inspiration to get things moving.

02

Concept Design

Initial floor plans and spatial options developed around your brief. We refine together until the direction is locked in.

03

Documentation

Full drawing sets prepared to a professional standard. Plans, elevations, sections, schedules, and details for permits or construction.

04

Submission & Support

Drawings lodged with council or issued to your builder. Ongoing support for RFIs and any revisions through the build.

Let's talk about your project.

Drop a line below. We'll get back within a day.

Phone
Location
Melbourne, Victoria