Design + Build
One relationship, start to finish.
We partner with Melbourne's best designers and architects, matching you with the right fit, then managing the entire journey from concept through to handover.
What is Design + Build?
A single team holding the full relationship.
Design + Build means one team owns the project from the very first conversation through to handover. We pair you with the right designer or architect, then manage every handoff between design, council and construction. No brief-loss between disconnected teams. No surprises in the budget. No moments where your project is "in someone else's court".
Why it matters
Less stress. Better outcomes. No chasing.
In a traditional process, you sit between the designer and the builder — translating, mediating, paying twice for revisions. Design + Build collapses that. One brief. One budget conversation. One supervisor. One number to call.
The Demardi difference
Matched, not assigned.
- Trusted network of Melbourne designers, architects and interior designers — matched to your specific brief
- Your needs dictate who you work with, not whoever happens to be in-house
- Demardi is the constant thread from concept to handover — even when the designer is an external collaborator
- In-house construction team with long-tenured tradespeople and consistent on-site standards
- One dedicated supervisor on your project, from day one through to final handover
"We had a superb experience and result with our renovation in Mitcham this year. We chose Demardi based on their professional social media and their work looked amazing. Right from our initial meeting, Anthony understood our vision and expertly fleshed out our ideas and found things we hadn't thought of that would improve the result."
Who this is for
This is the right fit if…
- You don't yet have plans, or your concept is still loose
- You'd rather deal with one team than juggle architect, designer and builder
- Your project sits in the $800k+ range across Melbourne's east
Frequently asked
The questions homeowners ask us most.
What's the difference between Design + Build and engaging an architect separately?
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With Design + Build, one team owns the project from first concept through to handover — you don't sit between the designer and builder translating between them. The brief, budget and program are held by the same people. It removes the most common cause of cost blowout: misalignment between design and construction.
Can I bring my own architect or designer?
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Yes. While we run a curated design collaborator network, we also work with the architect or designer you already trust. We integrate them into our Design + Build process and hold the construction-side relationship end-to-end.
How long does a Design + Build project take?
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Design and approvals typically take 4–8 months depending on council and complexity. Construction usually runs 9–14 months on site. We confirm the full program in writing before you commit.
How does fixed pricing work with Design + Build?
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We don't lock a construction price until design is far enough progressed to cost accurately. Once we do, the contract price is fixed — variations only come from changes you ask for, not from things we should have known.
Next Step
Talk to us about your design + build project.
We take on a limited number of projects each year. Tell us about yours and let's see if we're the right fit.