Mason Architects

About

DESIGN SUCCESS

A mark of success for us is that almost all of our Clients are still happily occupying their projects years after construction (up to 25 years).

Many times, creative solutions have been found where none appeared likely to a Client.

Practically all of our projects achieve all of the objectives of our Design Philosophy.

A significant proportion of our business is by referral or repeat work, demonstrating our clients? faith in our capabilities.

Our three dimensional CAD system enables Clients to view their projects easily from any angle right from the beginning.

Due in part to our investment in current technology, we are very efficient and quickly responsive to client's needs.

AWARDS

Winner - Lower Hunter Urban Design Awards - Sustainable Development Award - 2008 - Mason Architects Office + Christina's B&B

Winner - Hunter Region Excellence in Tourism Awards - New Tourism Development - 2008 - Christina's B&B - Christina's B&B

Winner - RAIA - NSW - Blacket Award for outstanding architecture - 2000 - Blue Mountains River Run - Eco Tourist Development - RAIA Awards

THE COST OF ARCHITECTURE

Architectural services and fees are agreed at the beginning. Mostly fixed lump sum fees paid progressively at each stage of the project.

Therefore you know the costs up front, rather than "?design" cost being included in building costs.

The benefits are that you brief the Architect directly so that you get what you want? + delight.

Architects design for you.

ABOUT US

Mason Architects is located at Dora Creek, a readily accessible location on the western shores of Lake Macquarie. A variety of project types is undertaken with a common theme of well - resolved holistic design for more than satisfied clients.

John Mason, the principal, has extensive experience in projects for both major public and private clients. Project types include;

* energy efficient architecture

* environmentally sustainable design

* retail

* commercial

* industrial

* tourist

* residential

* aged care facilities

Tina Jaffray has a well developed understanding of how colour, pattern and texture influence the interiors and exteriors of buildings.

LOOKS CAN BE DECEPTIVE

A building that looks a million dollars is better value than one that cost a million dollars.

Well designed buildings, quality for quality, quantity for quantity, cost no more than poorly designed buildings. However if, or when, it comes to resale you reap the rewards.

Well designed buildings include an element of delight which doesn't necessarily cost more, it simply gives more.

Delight occurs in many ways - not simply visual. There is the drama of the unexpected, the comfort without effort, it just feels right.

John Mason - Registered Architect 5636

Tina Jaffray - Interior Designer and Colour Consultant

OUR DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

- Allow Clients to communicate their needs.

- Realise design outcomes that exceed Client expectations

- Design for functional planning, to see the big picture

- Complement site landforms

- Maximise site potential

- Design to minimise energy use

- Design for environmental sustainability

- Projects to be easily built, to keep the rain out, and to last

- Design projects that look right and feel right

- Design on time and on budget

DESIGN SUCCESS

A mark of success for us is that almost all of our Clients are still happily occupying their projects years after construction (up to 25 years).

Many times, creative solutions have been found where none appeared likely to a Client.