Tsai Design

YOU SEE QUIRKY AND DIFFICULT. WE SEE OPPORTUNITY AND POTENTIAL.

Tsai Design challenges buildings to step up; to make better use of the spaces they occupy, and to improve the lives of the people who reside in them.

“Our clients appreciate the balance of design and practicality, and our commitment to creating homes that are functional and beautiful.”

Jack Chen

OUR TEAM

Tsai Design is a small, versatile and experienced team that thrives on bringing your new home to life. From the very first sketch to handing over the keys, our team works hard – although our designs work harder.

JACK CHEN

DIRECTOR, TSAI DESIGN

Jack is a registered architect and designer. He oversees all of tsai Design’s projects and makes sure the client experience is smooth sailing.

HIDY WONG

Hidy is a designer and specialises in our interiors. She has an eye for second-hand furniture and finding the balance between custom furniture and ready-made pieces.

PAUL BOTES

Paul is an architect who has also worked as a carpenter and builder for eight years. With this background, he has first-hand knowledge and a grounded understanding of how things are put together.

AMANDINE SIMONETTI

Amandine is a registered architect with 15 years’ experience in high-end residential developments. She is highly skilled at executing a project and thrives on collaborating with builders.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Jack, your insight into how Saro and I live is evident, your ability to see the potential of the space and to create a new space that is functional and beautiful is visionary.

Steven

It has been a long journey, with lots of twists and turns..... but oh so worth it when we see our lovely home. It truly feels like us

Client name, Owner of Type street apartment

It has been a long journey, with lots of twists and turns..... but oh so worth it when we see our lovely home. It truly feels like us

Seno

“Devil is in the detail”, so the saying goes, here, the luxury is in the detail of the design.. Great job, Jack, till our next project!

Victor & Olivia

OUR PROCESS

We have five key stages in our process, although your project may not need all five, depending on the size and complexity. Before your project begins, we’ll chat on the phone or in person to talk about your brief, budget and vision.

STEP 1

1. Introductory design

Renovating your home is a big investment – you want to be confident you’re selecting the right architect for your vision.

In our introductory design stage, we’ll explore your brief and test potential design solutions, presenting 3D walkthroughs so you can compare the options, along with the pros, cons and estimated cost of each.

STEP 2

2. Concept design

Ready to go ahead?

We’ll explore your brief in more depth, and fully develop and finetune the concept design. If you need town planning, we’ll lodge the application now too.

STEP 3

3. Design development

Once we’re in design development, we really get into the details.

We’ll recommend and coordinate all necessary consultants, such as the structural engineer, quantity surveyor, environmental consultant and any others.

We’ll select the materials, specify the lighting, design the joinery and custom furniture and craft all the other details.

STEP 4

4. Documentation

Next, we translate the concept design into a buildable set of instructions. We put it all together in the construction documentation for the builders to price, and we’ll apply for the necessary building permits and certificates.

We can also help you find a builder, review the tenders and quotes, and put the contract together.

STEP 5

5. Construction

Once your new home is in construction, we’ll be your agents and handle all requests and communication with the builder to help, minimize any stress.

After you’re moved in, if anything goes wrong in the first year, we’ll manage that too.

TSAI DESIGN

YOU SEE QUIRKY AND DIFFICULT. WE SEE OPPORTUNITY AND POTENTIAL.

OUR TEAM

JACK CHEN

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

OUR PROCESS

READY TO TRANSFORM YOUR HOUSE OR BLOCK INTO A FUNCTIONAL, JOYFUL HOME?