{"id":3699,"date":"2026-01-01T16:31:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T05:31:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rafterarchitecture.com.au\/?page_id=3699"},"modified":"2026-03-01T15:01:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T04:01:41","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rafterarchitecture.com.au\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3699\" class=\"elementor elementor-3699\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9daf792 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9daf792\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c85d49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-about_section\" data-id=\"6c85d49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"about_section.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <!--section-->\n\t\t<section id=\"sec1\">\n            <div class=\"container small-container\">\n                <div class=\"section-title fl-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRafter Architecture\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"section-title_separator\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n                    <h4>DIRECTOR_Daniel Rafter_B.Design(Arch)_B. Architecture_ARBV<\/h4>\n                    <div class=\"section-number\">01<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"column-wrapper_item fl-wrap\">\n                    <div class=\"column-wrapper_text fl-wrap\">\n                                                                                    <p>Founded by Daniel Rafter after significant experience working within the design and construction of a range of Commercial, Health &amp; high end Residential Architectural projects across Melbourne, Geelong &amp; Regional Victoria. <\/p>\n                                                            <p>Proudly based in Geelong we bring extensive expertise in all phases of architectural project delivery, from initial concept design through to site delivery. A focus on both design and delivery of projects with both a flair for architectural design and sensibility in \nconstruction ensuring projects are completed to meet both time and budget constraints. <\/p>\n                                                            <p>Through collaboration and coordination with consultants I take pride in delivering projects with clear and accurate documents ensuring efficiency on site, allowing projects to reach their full potential without compromising their design intent.<\/p>\n                                                            <p>Throughout the design phases which are outlined below, we use a client centric approach to collaborate closely with you to ensure the design meets the project needs, producing high quality architectural outcomes. <\/p>\n                                                            <p><\/p>\n                                                                                                        <div 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<\/div>\n        <\/section>\n        <!--section end-->\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2248d76 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2248d76\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ee69bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-services_section\" data-id=\"9ee69bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"services_section.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- section -->\n<section id=\"sec2\">\n    <div class=\"container small-container\">\n        <div class=\"section-title fl-wrap\">\n            <h3>\n                Project Process                                 <span class=\"section-title_separator\"><\/span>\n                            <\/h3>\n            <h4>The projects that we complete typically follow the project phases.  <\/h4>\n            <div class=\"section-number\">02<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"column-wrapper_item fl-wrap\">\n            <div class=\"column-wrapper_text fl-wrap\">\n                <div class=\"serv-wrap fl-wrap\">\n                                        <div class=\"serv-item\">\n                        <div class=\"serv-media\">\n                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/rafterarchitecture.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/RA_REF_06_1280-x-800.jpg\" alt=\"Concept Design \">\n                                                    <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"serv-text\">\n                            <h4><a href=\"#\">Concept Design <\/a><\/h4>\n                            <p>Concept Design is where the fun begins with creative design, and typically this is completed in two parts.  <\/p>\n                                                        <ul>\n                                                                <li><a href=\"#\">Briefing<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                <li><a href=\"#\">Pre-Design<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                <li><a href=\"#\">Sketch Plans<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"serv-item\">\n                        <div class=\"serv-media\">\n                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/rafterarchitecture.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/PRIDE_03_1440-x-900.jpg\" alt=\"Design Development\">\n                                                    <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"serv-text\">\n                            <h4><a href=\"#\">Design Development<\/a><\/h4>\n                            <p>At this point it&#039;s time to develop the design in more detail, and you will see the introduction of consultants including the following; <\/p>\n                                                        <ul>\n                                                                <li><a href=\"#\">Structural Engineer<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                <li><a href=\"#\">Energy Consultant<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"serv-item\">\n                        <div class=\"serv-media\">\n                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/rafterarchitecture.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/RA_REF_05_1280-x-800.jpg\" alt=\"Town Planning (if required)\">\n                                                    <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"serv-text\">\n                            <h4><a href=\"#\">Town Planning (if required)<\/a><\/h4>\n                            <p>Town Planning will depend on where the property is located, its planning overlay, and what you are trying to do. This will require documents to explain how the design meets or why it doesn&#039;t the applicable requirements, and typically includes; <\/p>\n                                                        <ul>\n                                                                <li><a href=\"#\">Planning Report<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                <li><a href=\"#\">Site Analysis &amp; Design Response<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                <li><a href=\"#\">Shadow Diagrams<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"serv-item\">\n                        <div class=\"serv-media\">\n                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rafterarchitecture.com.au\/wp-content\/plugins\/elementor\/assets\/images\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"Contract Documentation\">\n                                                    <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"serv-text\">\n                            <h4><a href=\"#\">Contract Documentation<\/a><\/h4>\n                            <p>A detailed set of documentation designed to be as unambiguous as possible. This set of documents will be co-ordinated with a range of consultants depending on the complexity, and will be used by the Relevant Building Surveyor for compliance with the NCC to obtain a building permit, these documents will include:  <\/p>\n                                                        <ul>\n                                                                <li><a href=\"#\">Specifications<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                <li><a href=\"#\">Schedules<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                <li><a href=\"#\">Final Detailed Drawings<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"serv-item\">\n                        <div class=\"serv-media\">\n                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/rafterarchitecture.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/RA_REF_03_1280-x-800.jpg\" alt=\"Contractor Selection\">\n                                                    <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"serv-text\">\n                            <h4><a href=\"#\">Contractor Selection<\/a><\/h4>\n                            <p>A detailed set of documentation designed to be as unambiguous as possible. This set of documents will be co-ordinated with a range of consultants depending on the complexity, and will be used by the Relevant Building Surveyor for compliance with the NCC to obtain a building permit, these documents will include:  <\/p>\n                                                        <ul>\n                                                                <li><a href=\"#\">Specifications<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                <li><a href=\"#\">Schedules<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                <li><a href=\"#\">Final Detailed Drawings<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"serv-item\">\n                        <div class=\"serv-media\">\n                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/rafterarchitecture.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/RA_REF_04_1280-x-800.jpg\" alt=\"Construction Phase\">\n                                                    <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"serv-text\">\n                            <h4><a href=\"#\">Construction Phase<\/a><\/h4>\n                            <p>We prepare contracts and perform administration of contracts between the client and the builder. <\/p>\n                                                        <ul>\n                                                                <li><a href=\"#\">Builder<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                <li><a href=\"#\">Building Surveyor<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                <li><a href=\"#\">Structural Engineer<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"serv-wrap_bbt_det\">\n                    <p>This is an indicative range of services for a typical project, although this may vary depending on the type, size and complexity of any projects. We provide further information in a detailed proposal prior to starting any projects which also includes a detailed breakdown of costs and expected consultants that will be required for a specific project. <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!-- section end -->\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-376bda1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"376bda1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f19fc23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-testimonials_section\" data-id=\"f19fc23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"testimonials_section.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!--section-->\n<section id=\"sec3\">\n    <div class=\"container small-container\">\n        <div class=\"section-title fl-wrap\">\n            <h3>\n                Testimonials                                <span class=\"section-title_separator\"><\/span>\n                            <\/h3>\n            <h4>Here are some words from our clients. <\/h4>\n            <div class=\"section-number\">03<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"container small-container\">\n        <div class=\"testimonilas-carousel\">\n            <div class=\"swiper-container\">\n                <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                                                            <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                        <div class=\"testi-item_wrap\">\n                            <div class=\"testi-item\">\n                                <h3>JR<\/h3>\n                                <p>\u201cRafter Architecture designed a lovely renovation and extension, providing more living space and let in more natural light. The design skill and advice maximised the potential of this site&quot;<\/p>\n                                                                <a href=\"\" class=\"teti-link\" target=\"_blank\">\n                                BROWNBILL                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"bg\" data-bg=\"http:\/\/rafterarchitecture.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/BB_INT_09_1000-x-1500.jpg\"><\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"overlay\"><\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                        <div class=\"testi-item_wrap\">\n                            <div class=\"testi-item\">\n                                <h3>MOC<\/h3>\n                                <p>&quot;Daniel understood our families needs and provided a heritage sensitive renovation to our Terrace House in East Melbourne. The smart use of spaces, combined with high quality finishes transformed our house to a sanctuary our family loved&quot; <\/p>\n                                                                <a href=\"\" class=\"teti-link\" target=\"_blank\">\n                                EAST MELBOURNE                                <\/a>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"bg\" data-bg=\"http:\/\/rafterarchitecture.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/BERRY_09_1440-x-900.jpg\"><\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"overlay\"><\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"single_slider_btn hsc-next\"><i class=\"fal fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div>\n            <div class=\"single_slider_btn hsc-prev\"><i class=\"fal fa-angle-left\"><\/i><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"testi-contorls\">\n                        <div class=\"hero-slider-wrap_pagination-wrap2\">\n                <div class=\"hero-slider-wrap_pagination hero-slider-pag\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"testi-counter\">\n                <div class=\"ts_current\">01<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ts_total\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!--section end-->\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rafter Architecture DIRECTOR_Daniel Rafter_B.Design(Arch)_B. 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