Freckle Architecture

About

We believe our role in designing your home is to create bespoke spaces that embody the life you want to live in your home, and enhance it. By examining every element of your home, we can piece together the vision you have. Based in Ocean Grove, the focus of our practice is creating and redefining homes along the Bellarine Peninsula.

A collaborative approach is at the core of our approach. Setting the scene for the design of your home comes naturally from our considered and reflective discussions about the real ‘nuts and bolts’ – what is the foundation feeling behind the move to create your new spaces. Whilst getting to know you and what is important in your everyday life, we create together a design for your home that makes it feel an extension of the life you want to lead.

Creating homes and breathing a fresh start in beloved ones, is at the core of our studio’s work. Homes that create spaces that thoughtfully imbue family traditions and legacies of years gone by, and carefully foster the possibilities for new ones.

Our Work

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Testimonials

My husband and I engaged Shinae from Freckle Architecture to do our designs and plans and were so happy with the results. Having lived in a large house on a 1,200m² block for nearly 30 years selling up, designing, and building our retirement house on a 512m² block was a daunting thought.

From the first meeting to discuss our project, Shinae was very professional and thorough in gathering up all the information required and listened to our thoughts of what we wanted in the design and the brief for our new house.

Concept plans were drawn up and 3D modeling made it so much easier to get the feel for the new house. Throughout the design we were consulted regularly, and Shinae made any changes to drawings without problem. Multiple designs were provided for some areas that we were undecided about.

Our main requirements were to have an energy efficient house with plenty of light, an open plan with the feeling of lots of space and as much useable outdoor space as possible on a small block of land. All which Shinae managed to provide in the design.

In all Shinae has achieved everything that we wanted without the stress that can often come with designing a new home. We can’t wait to finish the build and move in. Thanks so much Shinae.

Owner | Project- Serene Saltbush

Freckle Architecture is a great little business. If you are looking for someone that is reliable, hard working, honest and trust worthy, then I would highly recommend getting in contact with Shinae.
The whole process with Shinae was amazing! Her attention to detail with her drawings and planning are first class.
The idea of renovating our first family home was initially very nerve-racking, without Shinae none of this would have been possible. We are so happy with the beautiful home that Shinae was able to design for us.

Owner | Project- Daxter Delight

Freckle Architecture designed our renovation and extension in a super timely and professional manner. We are so happy with the plans and the continuous communication throughout the whole process made everything so easy.

Shinae’s eye for detail is second to none. I especially loved the 3D concepts she designed for us, she made it very easy for us to see what our home will look like which has helped us with the decision making process. We can’t wait to see her plans come to life in our build!

Owner | Project- Golightly Gables

Our company, Golightly Constructions, has worked with Freckle Architecture on multiple projects over the last couple of years and always receive outstanding results and feedback. Shinae’s creativity and passion for design shows in her attention to detail and care for her clients. Combining a thorough understanding of council requirements with clever design techniques, you can rely on Freckle Architecture to listen and understand how you want to live and design a home based around your own lifestyle.

Freckle Architecture always communicate regularly with both the builder and client throughout the project to ensure your vision is fulfilled. Shinae is approachable and efficient and works hard to ensure that your plans will fulfil your vision for your new home in a unique and practical way. Freckle Architecture’s plans are exceptionally thorough, making life easy for the builder and ensuring the client can visualise their new home before building has even begun.

As a company, we cannot recommend Freckle Architecture highly enough to help you achieve your dream home and we look forward to continuing to work with them on many more projects.

Director + Builder | Golightly Constructions

Building a new home or performing additions or renovations should be an enjoyable experience for both the owners and the builder. As a builder working on projects with Shinae from Freckle Architecture has certainly been that.

Having a good relationship between owners and architect is crucial to a successful build. Winning over the clients with her enthusiasm and professional approach to each design, Shinae makes my job as the Builder so much easier.

Throughout each design Shinae keeps me informed with the progress of the job and will always listen to any feedback or concerns I may have regarding the designs.

When I receive the final drawings and Builders package, I know that everything from the Land Survey, Town Planning and Permits to the detailed specifications drawings have been properly completed.

My wife and I are currently building our own home by Shinae and partner Adam from Freckle Architecture, we are both thrilled with the design and the service provided.

Thank you, Shinae, for all your great work.

Director + Builder | P & S Riley Builders