Testimonials
I have just completed a major extension of my 1910 Leura home with a spectacular, contemporary addition that has added light, space, tranquility and elegance. I have had the pleasure of working with Diego on this project and engaged him for the full four stages of the process, which ensured that the end to end of each of the stages were delivered to expectations, and importantly the stage working with the building company allowed all parties to fully communicate and understand the requirements and expectations of the design and construction to ensure a high end extension was created.
The extensive use of glass to showcase the garden and drystone walls, the high ceilings and the overall design of the layout has delivered a home that flows seamlessly between old to new. Diego took the time and care to ensure he understood my needs and expectations, he was patient in explaining each step and resolving any issues that arose, and was masterful in understanding the councils needs to ensure minimum time was taken for approvals at each step of the project. It has been a pleasure to work with someone with such a professional, caring and understanding manner and who has had the ability to take the rough ideas and thoughts I had and transform them into an outstanding piece of architecture and design. - Louise Diego was the perfect choice when we restored and renovated, ‘Himalaya’, a 50s modernist house in Leura, which included the addition of a new bedroom wing. The house had been both sorely neglected and poorly extended in the past. Diego transformed it in quite a magical way which retained the best of its’ modernist origins. Not only did Diego provide imaginative but entirely pragmatic designs, he was on board as the Project Manager, at which he was diligent and thorough. He dealt very effectively with Council, worked closely with the building team on site, and kept us in the loop at all times. Everything went smoothly and the build was completed on schedule. Even the weather that year was perfect, not that we will give him credit for that! We can wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone requiring a first rate architect in the Blue Mountains area, and or in Sydney. We couldn’t have been happier with his work and integrity. - Margaret & Brent |
We had a dream to knock down a recently purchased cottage on a decent sized flat block of land and build two townhouses for use by ourselves and family. Diego was the first architect who I contacted and when I met him I felt confident that I could work with this man – he had a quiet and calm confidence about him. I felt I could trust him.
I loved the “brief” process which informed the design and we knew this house/s would be unique and tailor made for us. The final design maximised the ratio between house and green space and wonderfully has created two large efficient townhouses with simple and useable spaces, maximising sunlight in winter and shade in summer – large light open spaces that are conducive to wellness. Spaces that would encompass ageing and disability in place. During the build, Diego confidently managed the process for us and liaised often with the builder, taking the pressure off us at a time of increased busyness. He guided us step by step as to what we needed to do in a timely fashion. We could not have managed the build ourselves. Now we are living in our beautiful townhouses. We love the comfort and ease and efficiency of this space. - Di Diego's manner and professionalism is of a first class standard and it is his pleasant nature that makes builders and clients feel at ease. Diego's site meetings are firm and in control. He is willing to make decisions and give instructions immediately and if the situation arises follow up with technical data. Diego, during a very short period of time, has made a reputation of being a very innovative and vibrant Architect. - Paul Frazer Builder Diego is extremely professional without forfeiting his pleasant personality. From the beginning of our relationship we have found Diego to be very cooperative e.g., he listens to our ideas, offers his own proposals and is able to compromise on decisions without jeopardizing the initial design of the building. Due to the fact that we spent a considerable time overseas during the construction process Diego has been excellent in communicating with us via phone/internet to discuss and sort minor details on an ongoing basis. We have no hesitation in recommending Diego to anyone wishing to employ his services. - Andre & Anna |