Ro-ka Studio Project Brief
New Project Enquiry

Tell us about
your home.

This brief helps us understand your project before we meet — so our first conversation is focused, clear, and useful for both of us. It takes around 8–10 minutes.

About You
Your Project
The Details
Priorities
Final Questions

01 — About You
Let's start with
the basics.
We'd love to know who we're working with before we meet.
Please enter your name
Please enter a valid email
Even an approximate location helps us understand the planning context.
Please enter a suburb or address
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02 — Your Project
What are you
looking to do?
Tell us about the type of project and where you're at with your thinking.
Alterations & additions
Extending, reconfiguring, or renovating an existing home
New build
Designing and building a new home from the ground up
Not sure yet — I need advice first
You have a site or home and want to understand your options before committing
Interior design only
DA is approved or not required — focused on finishes, materials, and joinery
Please select a project type
Select all that apply.
Rear or side extension
Internal reconfiguration
New garage or carport
Upper level addition
Façade / exterior update
Outdoor / alfresco area
Kitchen, bathroom or laundry update
Yes
Staying put
No
We'll move out
Not sure yet
Yes, we own it
Under contract
Still searching
Yes — to be demolished
No — vacant land
Very early — just exploring ideas
Not committed to anything yet
I have a clear direction but haven't started
Ready to engage a designer
I've worked with another architect already
Looking for a fresh approach or to continue the project
DA is already approved
Need documentation for construction
03 — Budget & Timeline
Let's talk
honestly.
These questions might feel direct — they're meant to. Understanding your real budget and timeline early helps us design something that can actually be built.
This is the build cost — not including design fees. Be as honest as you can — it shapes everything.
$350,000
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$50k$500k$1M$2M+
Please set a budget range
Very firm — this is our hard limit
We need to design to this number, not above it
It's a guide — some flexibility if the project warrants it
We're not sure what things cost yet
We'd appreciate help understanding realistic numbers
Yes — we have one in mind
Spoken to a few, not committed
Not yet
As soon as possible
6–12 months
1–2 years
Just planning ahead
04 — What Matters Most
The things most
architects don't ask.
These questions help us understand what success actually looks like for your family — not just your floor plan.
This tells us a lot about your real priorities.
Even if you're doing a major renovation, something brought you here. What's worth keeping?
Be specific — this is the problem we're actually solving.
Tell us about your family, how you entertain, work from home, etc.
Yes — it went well
Yes — and it was stressful
No — this is our first time
1 = cost is everything · 5 = quality is everything
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Cost firstQuality first
We always ask. It surfaces things early that would otherwise come up at the wrong moment.
05 — A Few More Things
Almost done —
last questions.
These help us understand the planning context and how to best prepare for our first conversation.
This matters more than most people expect — especially for council approvals.
Great — we're on good terms
Neutral — we don't really talk
It's complicated — there may be objections
Good to know early so we can plan around it
e.g. Heritage listing, flood zone, bushfire zone, mine subsidence, easements
Not that I'm aware of
Yes — I know of some issues
I'm not sure — I haven't checked
Just me
Me and my partner — we decide together
Multiple family members are involved
Don't overthink it — a few words is fine. Or share an Instagram account or Pinterest board link.
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Thank you,
Kati.

We've received your brief and will be in touch within 1–2 business days to arrange a time to connect.

What happens next
We review your brief and research your site and planning controls
We reach out to schedule an initial call or meeting
We prepare a tailored scope and fee proposal based on your project