Alaska Montford

PlaceMate Architects made my house into a home – my home. It’s the little things about this space that make it mine. From the display cabinet in main entrance to the pink hatch I requested in the bathroom, this space has been transformed to suit my needs. The team came

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Jason Hawkins and Diana Tolmie

We engaged Jan and her team at Placemate for our small block renovation in West End, Brisbane. Fantastic result, Jan’s creative genius solved tricky problems related to BCC restrictions and what we were aiming to achieve. Renovation is now finished (Yay!) and throughout the process they were extremely helpful (thanks

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Stephen and Lynne Day

Our experience with Placemate Architects was outstanding. They did three things we appreciated, and nothing we didn’t. They focused on understanding our needs and what we wanted. They, Jan specifically, consistently generated creative design options to assist in the extraordinary number of decisions that need to be made from the

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Beth & John

Renovating our home with the assistance of Placement and their relationship with Phil Maher Builder was essentially a stress free adventure. PlaceMate worked with us to achieve our dream home. Our home was modernised without losing the charm of a post war cottage. Our house has become a functional, open

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Stephen Stone

Builders build, tradies trade, but the architect has the vision and ideas. Thanks Jan for your wonderful

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Lola & Ian Binch

Jan, you did a fantastic job translating our unformed ideas into a classy home, fulfilling all our requirements. We are most impressed that you were able to design such a unique and spacious home on a small block and yet one that blends in with the ambience of the suburb

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Dave Maguire

For an architect, Jan’s not an

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Tom Ryan (retired builder)

Jan Hogarth has the wonderful ability to listen and focus on the client’s brief enabling her to present a creative design, making certain to have incorporated the client’s requirements. Good communication is the essence of completing great projects. We feel that Jan’s communication with all parties involved in a project

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Frank and Vilma de Silva

Thank you. I didn’t really understand the drawings, but now the house is finished I can see that you took my ideas and suggestions and made them beautiful. Everything is perfect. Every morning I say to my husband, I love this

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Stewart Harris

I have been working with Jan on small and large projects for over 15 years. These ranged from small extensions to very complex projects, one which was awarded the Master Builders best renovation over 250 k and the quality and workmanship award. Working with Jan has always been a pleasure,

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Jenny Doust

My favourite real estate agent said “Your renovations are fabulous, I still think you have best designed kitchen“ I must say I agree with her. I do love my little place and my beautiful kitchen makes me happy every

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Manley Homes

Jan has a great eye for detail. Her plans are very comprehensive and she thoughtfully considers every aspect of how her clients will live within the space she designs for them. She specialises in period homes and homes with character.

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