Heath Williams Place - how an architect design adds value to homes
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Jul 9, 2021
Heath Williams Place - how an architect design adds value to homes
"The curation of careful design invokes an emotional response in the buyer," Heath Williams told WILLIAMS MEDIA.
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Place47 Hazelmere Parade, Sherwood Shaun Lockyer Architecture, for sale by Heath Williams -
Place35 Molonga Terrace, Graceville Shaun Lockyer Architecture, for sale by Heath Williams
Heath Williams of Place New Farm specialises in selling architecturally designed homes, recently selling homes by Brisbane designers such as Shaun Lockyer, James Russell, Joe Adsett, and Donovan Hill for prices up to $10 million.
Formally trained in Interior Architecture, Marketing and Business, Heath’s background provides him with the ability to help buyers see how they will live in the space and whether they need any modifications. Sellers also appreciate Heath’s deep understanding of the value of architecture.
Image: 'Balaam' 36 Harbour Road Hamilton - Shaun Lockyer Architecture, sold by Heath Williams $9.5 Million. Source: Place
WILLIAMS MEDIA spoke to Heath about the popularity of architect designed homes.
You have marketed and sold many beautiful homes designed by some of Brisbane’s best known architects including Shaun Lockyer and Donovan Hill, even purchasing your own James Russell masterpiece.
What are the benefits of living in an architect designed home?
In general, architectural homes are designed to maximise humanity and liveability for the occupants, while developers tend to sacrifice liveability with designs to maximise square meterage and profit.
Buyers of architectural homes are prepared to forgo certain spaces to maximise liveability and experience.
Image: 19 Longman Tce, Chelmer - PW Architecture, sold by Heath Williams $4.5 Million. Source: Place
As an example, Stuart Vokes of Vokes and Peters creates homes with intrinsic detailing so thoughtful and bespoke and is incredibly considerate with his attention to detail.
Do homes designed/re-designed by well-known architects attract a premium? Why?
Absolutely they do. It’s because the curation of careful design invokes an emotional response in the buyer.
Image: Heath Williams own home, 118 Brooks Street, Fortitude Valley - James Russell Architects. Source: Heath Williams
For Michael Hogg and Greg Lamb of Hogg and Lamb, every project is orientated toward custom design. They are very client focused and no two of their designs look the same.
What are the benefits of engaging an architect to build or renovate a home?
An architecturally designed home is a series of inspirational spaces which constantly excite the occupant.
Living in a carefully considered and well designed home is an experience where liveability is increased and improved.
Image: 15 Abercrombie Street, Teneriffe-Donovan Hill Architects, sold by Heath Williams $2.92 Million. Source: Place
Shaun Lockyer of Lockyer Architects for example is a master of the grand statement. He has an affinity for sympathetically updating grand classical homes to bring them into the 21st century while also designing grand contemporary homes.
What advice would you give to someone looking to engage an architect to design or redesign their home?
When you engage an architect, you are hiring someone who has the creativity to accomplish the desired result. They understand the elements and how that sequence of spaces will work together for the occupant and the environment.
Image: 23 Deramore St, Wavell Heights - Owen Architecture, sold by Heath Williams $1.2 Million. Source: Place
As well as internal spaces, an architect also considers the external environment and how the dwelling works in its surroundings, both on a visual and functional level. This includes the orientation of the land to the elements, prevailing weather, light and a myriad of other factors.
Cavill Architects is a good example of architects that work with homes suited to a subtropical environment.
Describe a few architectural sales highlights.
Donovan Hill-designed 15 Abercrombie Street Teneriffe won the Australian Institute of Architecture Award 2004, redefining luxury, design, and lifestyle. Nestled within sub-tropical gardens, interior spaces are defined by vast expanses of glass doors, louvers, and double-height voids. Sold for $2.92m.
Image: 'Vanquish' Brisbane's first certified ‘Passive House’ certified residence - Joe Adsett Architects, sold by Heath Williams $3.33 Million. Source: Place
‘Vanquish’ by Joe Adsett Architects at 39 Owen Lane Auchenflower is Brisbane's first certified ‘Passive House’ certified residence, with world-leading eco-conscious design that result in potential energy savings of up to 90 per cent for heating and cooling. Sold for $3.33m.
Due for completion in late 2020, 19 Longman Terrace Chelmer is a PW Architecture (formally of Shaun Lockyer Architecture) home with over 20m of north facing direct river frontage and resort features such as a stunning all-weather al fresco area with built-in barbecue, integrated in-ground swimming pool and north-south orientated tennis court. Sold for $4.5m.
Image: 17 Abercrombie Street, Teneriffe - Tim Stewart Architects, sold by Heath Williams $2.92 Million. Source: Place
One of only five riverfront lots in Hamilton, ‘Balaam’ at 33B Harbour Road is a landmark Queensland residence renowned for leading a resurgence in luxury riverfront property. Designed by celebrated architect Shaun Lockyer and constructed by Hutchinson Builders, Balaam is an award-winning and record-breaking home. Sold for $9.5m.
Related reading:
Coming soon: Graceville icon ‘Campbell House’ with state-of-the-art redesign - Place New Farm
Award-winning Teneriffe home with imposing dimensions - Place
Get to know Shaun Lockyer of Shaun Lockyer Architects
'The Terrace', Shaun Lockyer fuses heritage elegance with modern functionality - Place
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