Bassendean Family Home

Client Story

Katie and Shane were ready to build their forever home and start a family. Their existing house was part of a duplex which required demolition. Due to the local council’s strict design requirements, Altivo Designs worked with all parties to achieve the desired outcome.

The brief was to design a modern home with a touch of character.


Building Design + Interiors: Altivo Designs

Project Type: New Residential Build

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My partner Shane and I worked with Susan for about ten months refining our building plans during a very challenging time for the building industry. Our experience with Susan was excellent. Susan continually gives her all and is passionate about the building industry, house and interior design, and helping people build their dream homes. 

Susan ensured our design met the requirements of our local council and fit our odd-shaped block. By doing this, we would have been able to proceed with a Building Permit as opposed to a Development Application, which would have been substantially more time and money. Susan listened to our needs, went through all of our design inspiration and happily made alterations, adjustments & edits until we were happy (and at version 12)! She kept her sunny disposition the entire time, and there was not one single instance where we couldn't get a hold of her or she didn't respond to a query in a prompt and friendly manner. We knew the status of every stage we were at in the design process, not because of a tech hub but because of Susan's exceptional customer service. Susan took the time to educate us on the building process so we understood what was going on from a broader perspective and made great recommendations on how we could get the best build for our budget. 

In a complicated, long-term & expensive process such as building a house, it's essential to have a trusted representative. Susan was this person for us, and we wouldn't hesitate to work with her in the future. Susan consistently went above and beyond for us and demonstrated strong integrity at all times, which helped put our minds at ease during the process. Good luck with your future endeavours, Susan; you deserve a successful career in this space in which you're so talented! 

-Katie M.