The Frenchitect - Design Happiness

We met Jamal in 2019 when he was working as a contractor for the cabinetmaker we engaged to install the joinery in our renovation. At that stage we already had preliminary joinery drawings prepared by a building designer which had also been considered by an interior designer. Jamal’s critical analysis of the existing design was invaluable and allowed us to substantially improve the design from both an aesthetic and practical perspective. Jamal’s flair for design and relentless pursuit of perfection also allowed us to refine the colour and materials palette, resulting in joinery and spaces which are superbly elegant and high-end. What we most liked about working with Jamal is that he was honest and wasn’t afraid to challenge our decisions or ideas in order to get a better outcome for us. Jamal is friendly, personable and very easy to deal with but he is not interested in pandering to his clients, only in genuinely helping them to get the best results.Beyond the actual design process, Jamal went above and beyond to assist us on our project. A month or so into our job Jamal ceased to be a contractor for our cabinetmaker as he was considering employment opportunities overseas. Despite this, Jamal continued to check in with us regarding the progress of our joinery and, when we started to have some issues on our job, he stepped in to assist and continued to liaise with us and the cabinetmaker for over six months. This included multiple site visits, repeatedly attending the cabinetmaker’s factory / offices, liaising with the project manager and owner of the business, advocating for us, helping us find solutions to problems with the joinery and constantly checking in with us. Jamal did all of this at no charge and was driven only by the commitment he made to us to see our job through.In this sense, Jamal is quite remarkable. Our renovation was plagued by trades and professionals who took no care in their work and treated us, our project and our property with complete indifference, despite the fact that they were being paid to provide a service. Jamal, working for free, treated us with respect and care and honored his commitments to us.We cannot recommend Jamal more highly both in terms of his technical skill and his commitment to his work and his clients. Jamal is a consummate professional who is passionate about his work and deeply cares about his clients and helping them to realise their goals. Engaging Jamal to help with your project will be far and away the best decision you make.