Akay Architects

I would strongly recommend Akay Architects for people who want to have their home designed for living or selling.I found dealing with Berna very through and her professionalist approach to design of homes to my family needs was superb.We initially got another architect to design our 3 unit development on a corner block. After more than a year we had the approval from the council ready to go, however, we felt that the design was not good enough for our family needs. We could not imagine ourselves living in that house.Then we engaged Berna and she came up with the design that we were dreaming for. Application went smoothly with council, we had our plans approved within 6 months. I still remember the way she represented us in the meeting with council architects which I attended as well. She was proud of her design and confident against the objections that we had.Now we are living and enjoying the home she designed for us and thanking her for that every day. After all she had designed a more specious and logical home for us. She provided an extra room and retreat area in her design comparing the previous ones.We are still working with Berna and Ahmet since then, and appreciate their professionalism.I would recommend her for everyone who are hoping to live in a home with logic and space and have a strong representation with the tough town planning experience.Once again Thank you Berna, you must be proud of the quality work you do.Mesut/Sakine SaticiLolan Building Services

Firstly i want to commend the professional service i have received. Secondly i came across from another architect whom had no idea in what i wanted to achieve. It took 1 meeting and Berna understood exactly what i wanted and made the changes i wanted to maximise on my plan. I would recommend their service to anyone looking for a very knowledgeable and professional service. Thank you very much, now for a bigger brighter future. Do NOT hesitate to contact Berna- they know their role in maximising on your plans. Thank you once again. AAA+++ for service and professionalism.

We met Berna through a friend when we were thinking of building a house in the backyard. We were clueless but Berna gave us few options and the possibilities to go forward. She was easy to approach and very professional. We were able to work out our dream home designed very well and all approvals were done within the timeframe. We are happy to recommend Akay Architects for anyone planning to build a house.Pamu and Kumudi

So happy that we took a chance on a postcard advertisement for Akay Architects. From the moment we both met Berna we felt extremely comfortable. Down to earth and easy to speak to, we were able to communicate our vision for our property to her in no time. Very thorough in her preparation for our meeting she was aware of what we could and couldn't do before we met and was then able to guide us towards our more realistic options. Her knowledge of the process, rules & regulations is exceptional - this, together with her honesty was very comforting for us, especially as we were approaching property development for the first time. As a result of this meeting, we had her conduct a comprehensive feasibility study on our property. This report far exceeded our expectations - we were blown away by it thoroughness, ease of understanding and attention to detail. We were able to narrow down our decision making quite easily and when meeting with Berna again, were able to iron out any other queries we had and discuss some other options we thought of within the boundaries of the report. We are still in the early stages of this process but are quite excited by what we have seen so far and confident we have chosen the right person to help us achieve our vision. So glad that postcard landed in our letterbox when it did!

A local builder we know, recommended Akay Architects to us. They were very professional from the get go! Being our first project we knew we were in for some challenges, but Berna and Ahmet have always been there to answer questions and guide us in the right direction.Coming to the end, I’m overwhelmed by the quality of design and the thought process behind it. For first timers, it’s a one stop shop, they have very good surveyor and engineer contacts, to save you time and the confusion. Cant fault anything, very keen for our next project with Berna and Ahmet!!

We engaged Akay architects after finding them online, being local to the area we were planning to build in.We had an instant rapport with Berna, and felt she understood the outcomes we were wanting to achieve. Berna helped us navigate the planning process, had great insight into associated areas of expertise beyond the design brief and was always available to answer our questions.We recommend the services of Akay Architects to anyone looking at multi unit development.

Consulted with Akay Architects for a development. I've used other architects in the past and found their service and knowledge to be superior, especially for their local district. There was no guess work, these architects knew what to expect from council and covered everything so there's less 'back and forth' from council. Communication was also great. I took a chance with these architects as I found them on the internet and it paid off. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again

Couldn't be happier to have found Berna to work with on our house design. She is very knowledgeable, efficient and particular with her work. Berna knows Council laws and regulations and was able to explain every step of the process as we worked through it. She was our biggest advocate when Council made things hard. Berna was very accommodating to all our requests as well as giving great advice and suggestions.Thank you!

I've worked with Berna on a number of projects, she's incredibly thorough and has great networks/relationships with northern councils. Her projects are well designed and compliant with relevant laws and requirements. Highly recommend her services.

Having been referred to Berna by a local builder to get some advice on a local development site, my expectations were high. Berna not only delivered on my expectations but far exceeded them. Berna and her team are the utmost professionals who are down to earth and refreshingly honest in what they advise. She achieved planning permits where another high volume building company couldn't and in a shorter amount of time. Not only that, Berna's intimate knowledge of the planning rules and regulations saved us a stack of time and money on things that she thought were unnecessary. We hope that this will be the start of a long professional relationship with Berna that will extend to other projects in the future.