“Whatever the case, its of great relief that those looking to renovate today can learn from their predecessors’ mistakes and have the apt and capable hands and minds of architects and designers armed with the know-how and guts to create renovations that will stand tall and proud, far into the future. Chris Knierim, owner and creative lead at designer Constructions Group, is one such individual. His team brings creative flair to each project and has created a successful and industry-recognised name for itself in the process.”
Renovate Magazine – James Cleland
“A once tired 1980’s home turned into an urban masterpiece.”
Renovate Magazine – James Cleland
“Designer Constructions, Foss Cottage. Council issued en emergency demolition order when builders Designer Constructions Group attempted to renovate this damp and derelict 1870’s terrace in Sydney’s inner-west. The foundations were contaminated with ash from a neighbouring children’s hospital and one wall leaned precariously. But the builders persisted and have been awarded by the Master Builders Association.”
Award Winning Homes – Sydney Morning Herald
“Saved from the crumbling into rack and ruin, an inner-city terrace creatively melds old with new into a comfortable, modern home.”
Renovate Magazine – James Cleland
“Director Chris Knierim and his team achieved in just 16 weeks is truly remarkable. So much so, the firm’s work won it the Master Builders’ National alterations and additions award. The project was also a finalist in the Housing Industry Association Awards.”
The Daily Telegraph – Catherine Nikas-Boulos
“This home is a stunning example of modernising an old building, while maintaining its heritage. The builder went to painstaking efforts to preserve the buildings character”
Victoria Craw, News Limited Australia
“This home is a stunning example of modernising an old building, while maintaining its heritage. The builder went to painstaking efforts to preserve the building’s character. All the original bricks were cleaned and re-used and the original rendering internally was removed to reveal the beautiful sandstone brick finish. The result is a practical and liveable house that has high environmental standards and all the charms of its 1880’s heritage. It’s a great example of a builder committed to delivering the best possible outcomes for their client,”
MBA Chief Executive Wilhelm Harnisch “Read Article”
“A once tired 1980’s home turned into an urban masterpiece.”
Renovate Magazine – James Cleland
“Terrace Revamp a Triumph!”
Catherine Nikas-Boulos – Home Magazine
Designer Constructions, Forest Lodge. Council issued an emergency demolition order when builders Designer Constructions Group attempted to renovate this damp and derelict 1890s terrace in Sydney’s inner-west. The foundations were contaminated with ash from a neighbouring children’s hospital and one wall leaned precariously. But the builders persisted and have been awarded House Additions/Alterations/Renovations
Architect extraordinaire Peter Maddison says he was concerned when he first heard about the project. “I was worried it was just going to be another daggy Victorian house. To his credit he’s done a complete opposite. There’s a lot of flexible space – the lounge room can also be a bedroom, or a study area, or a workspace. In addition, the fabrication that Chris has chosen to use on the ceilings and walls, I’ve never seem before in a domestic job- its something that’s uniquely him.”
Foxtel – Rebecca Lake
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