Project: Lurline Street
We recently chose Lou Projects to build our dream family home and are absolutely thrilled with the experience and result. From the very start Andrew, Luke and the team understood the vision we had to integrate our old 60s brick cottage with a modern extension while maintaining its warmth and character, and worked seamlessly with us and our architect to bring the design to life. Their communication, patience and support was excellent throughout the project. They kept us informed and involved, setting realistic expectations with a no surprises approach. Their honesty and clarity greatly reduced the stress typically associated with building a home. Similarly, their time management was impeccable, and they kept to schedule without sacrificing on quality or cost. Ineka also deserves a special shout out at this point for her amazing organisational skills behind the scenes! Lou Projects’ attention to detail and quality surpassed our expectations. Every part of the build was planned in great detail and skilfully executed with a high standard of craftsmanship. They understood the needs of our growing family and helped us select materials and make choices that were both beautiful and practical for life with young kids. Likewise, they helped us incorporate sustainable and energy efficient elements that will reduce the ongoing cost of running a busy home. The house is now comfortable in all weather conditions, and we find ourselves relying on heating and cooling far less. We love how effortlessly the property transitions from old to new, and how it still feels like home. Much of this is down to how well Lou Projects executed on our architect’s design, and took initiative to reuse and incorporate elements from the original building. Our favourite example of this is the hardwood window awnings that Lou Projects handmade out of timber that was taken out of old structures to make way for the extension. Another example is the way they respected and protected established trees and plants on our property when it would have been much easier to remove or damage them in the process of construction. It was lovely to see their commitment to reducing waste and preserving the best bits of our old home. We are so thankful to Andrew, Luke, Ineka and the team for our home and highly recommend Lou Projects to anyone looking to build or renovate.