About Akasne Architects
Akasne Architects is a design-led, construction-smart residential architecture practice based in Melbourne.
We believe good design should improve comfort, reduce stress during the build, and support better long-term running costs — not just look good on day one.
Drawing on construction knowledge and real-estate insight, our clients often achieve better long-term outcomes for a similar overall investment compared with lower-cost alternatives — maximising comfort, value, buildability and day-to-day liveability.
A complete architecture studio — tailored to your needs
Akasne Architects provides design, interiors, project management and planning services for new homes, renovations and extensions.
We also offer dedicated drafting services for clients who simply need clear, builder-ready plans — giving you the flexibility to choose the level of service that suits your project, budget and goals.
We work with homeowners, renovators and developers who expect more from their projects:
exceptional design, practical outcomes and long-term value.
Every project is thoughtfully tailored to your site, brief and budget.
Whether you’re starting with an empty block, refining an existing floor plan or planning a full knockdown-rebuild, we blend creative design thinking with construction-informed guidance to help you make confident decisions and achieve the best possible outcome for your home.
From concept to completion, we provide:
Architectural & Interior Design
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For homes that feel better, work better and cost less to run over time.
Project Management & Coordination
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Helping you avoid delays, confusion and costly rework during construction.
Planning, Permits & Approvals
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Clear guidance through council processes and regulatory requirements.
Renovations, Extensions & Modernisations
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Thoughtful upgrades that improve function, comfort and performance.
Floor Plan Reviews & Optimisation
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Clarify your brief and reduce risk before investing in full documentation.
Drafting Services
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Builder-ready drawings for renovations, extensions or investment projects.
Creative Ideation & Design Strategy
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Exploring options so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
A flexible way to work together
We treat every project as a collaboration — and every home as a unique opportunity.
Our flexible service model means we meet you where you’re at:
whether that’s a full architectural journey, a one-off plan review, or a streamlined drafting package for smaller-scale or
budget-conscious projects.
Learn why clients choose Akasne Architects — and how we can help you create a calm, comfortable and future-ready home.
Our Design Approach
At Akasne Architects, great design isn’t about applying a signature style — it’s about creating spaces that are personal, practical and aligned with your lifestyle, site and long-term goals.
Before we ever put pen to paper, we take the time to understand your needs, aspirations and priorities. Whether you’re planning an extension, renovation, new home or development, every project is approached with:
Clarity — helping you define what matters most, now and into the future
Collaboration — working with you, not just for you
Creativity — exploring thoughtful, original solutions for unique briefs and complex sites
Constructability — designing with construction-informed guidance and real-estate insight from day one
We believe great design should be both inspiring and achievable. That’s why we combine architectural expertise with practical build knowledge and market awareness — helping your project run smoothly in delivery, not just look good on paper.
Climate-aware, performance-led thinking — without the complexity
We design homes that are comfortable, resilient and cost-aware, drawing on Passive House principles where they add real value. That means better insulation, airtightness, ventilation and solar-aware planning — approached in a practical way that suits your site, brief and budget.
The outcome is simple: a home that feels better to live in, with lower energy demand and fewer surprises long-term.
In many cases, our clients achieve superior outcomes, smarter solutions and better long-term value for a similar total investment compared with lower-cost approaches.
Whether your goal is a calm, comfortable family home or a high-performing development, our approach ensures every project maximises liveability, efficiency and long-term value.
Our Story
Akasne Architects was founded on a simple idea: creating an exceptional home takes more than great design. It requires clarity, calm guidance and construction-smart thinking from the very first conversation through to completion.
After years working across both architecture studios and construction sites, we noticed the same pattern emerging time and time again. Clients were often left to navigate designers, draftspeople, builders and approvals on their own — carrying stress, risk and big financial decisions without the support they deserved. At the same time, full architectural services were often seen as “only for high-end homes”, while many everyday families were left with basic drawings and uncertainty through the build.
We created Akasne Architects to change that.
By combining architectural expertise with practical build knowledge and real-estate insight, we help clients make clearer decisions, avoid costly surprises and create homes that perform beautifully in real life — not just on paper. We believe thoughtful, well-documented design shouldn’t be exclusive. It should be accessible to people who care about comfort, clarity and long-term value, whatever the budget level.
Our approach is climate-aware and performance-led — but always practical. We draw on Passive House principles where they add real benefit, designing homes that are comfortable, resilient and cost-aware. We also consider life-stage needs such as movement, access and usability, so your home remains functional, and adaptable over time.
Some clients work with us from concept to completion. Others engage us for key stages, plan reviews or streamlined drafting services. No matter the scope, we bring the same honest, hands-on guidance and respect for your investment.
Because we’re not just designing homes.
We’re helping people create places that are calm, comfortable and genuinely supportive of everyday life — and making the journey to get there as considered as the final outcome.
