Brisbane Architect

We engaged Chris for the redesign of a rental property that had a pokey little flat and an office in the building. Chris helped us change the layout to an open & bright 4-bedroom home, while getting the maximum value of the river views to the north. He helped to keep costs down and the residential renovation job was finished on time. We would highly recommend Chris to anyone.

Nelson & Anne Chevalie
Riverview

As part of a volunteer organisation we are quite often expected to have knowledge in areas that obviously are not for the uneducated. Chris has made the experience of managing the building and design part of this job this much easier and ensuring that our valuable and hard earned money is put to the best use. With his practical approach to designing specifically what is required for our youth members needs, we were able to efficiently allocate the funds. We had to have projects that were going to give us the best outcome for our members.

Our large den has been revamped inside and out and currently we are working on a durable but user friendly kitchen design. Chris’s logically approach has made decision making so much easier and his quick response time has ensured that we have met all time limits put upon us. I am sure our youth members will enjoy the work Chris has put into their space for many years to come and would not hesitate to recommend Chris for design work especially to those who are looking for someone to take their vision and mould it into reality.

Sally Carlile
Group Leader

We have worked with Chris on several of his projects, and are happy to write a recommendation for him. If you are thinking about renovating or building a new home Chris can help. He is able to provide exclusive service to a project from start to finish with the best interests of the client in mind. Chris has contacts with a range of contractors and experts, including an excellent builder! We appreciate Chris’s documentation it is clear and easily understood. Even with the best of planning, problems can arise. Chris is able to deal with problems, he answers our questions and works with us to find a satisfactory way to progress.

Jim Leonard & Caroline Gould
JC BUILD

I engaged Chris for a small home renovation job. Chris’ architectural expertise enabled him to offer useful and innovative suggestions. His design work was efficient, timely and well priced. I would not hesitate to recommend Chris.

Nina Jordan
Auchenflower, QLD

Gadke Architects revitalised my music teaching studio while converting wasted outdoor space into and elegant student waiting and family recreation area at an affordable cost. Gadke Architects amended our plans in response to our many queries, helped us bring the project in within budget, and consulted with our builder to ensure that the renovation project was completed to the highest possible standard. Gadke Architects provided the support, guidance, and motivation needed to initiate and complete our renovations.

Peter Mengede

My partner and I had a pipe dream of building a deck at the back of our 1900’s Queenslander home, with the hopes of also adding an extra bedroom, and keeping the “old-style” feel. Not knowing whether this was even possible I started to look around for some advice and was directed to Chris Gadke Architects by a family member.

We liked Chris’s realistic approach. He allowed us to express all our ideas and then advised the possibilities. It wasn’t long before we had plans drawn up and looking for materials and a builder.

Chris was readily available for advice and suggestions, especially for details we had forgotten to ask or didn’t know enough about. He even called during the construction to see how it was all going.

We now have our dream deck, and yes, a new master bedroom thanks to all the support and guidance along the way.

I have no hesitation to recommend Chris Gadke Architect’s for anyone looking for a professional, efficient, supportive service with a friendly and easy going approach.

Barbara O’Brien
Wynnum, QLD

Chris is a cheerful, pleasant, business-like professional with a strong positive attitude to his work.

He is always able to find a solution quickly with a minimum of fuss when problems arise, making sure to consider the repercussions to other aspects of the build if changes are necessary. At any stage through the project, changes we requested were willingly made if they maintained or enhanced the function and aesthetics of the envisaged building. Indeed, he is very keen to see his clients achieve the best possible end result.

Meetings were always arranged with consideration of clients’ time commitments. They were well spaced and kept to reasonable length to avoid information overload. They were very focused so that the objectives could be reached within the given time frame. Everything was discussed at length and in great detail regarding cost, colour, quality, durability etc. of products with the latest samples from manufacturers. For products such as windows, doors, electrical goods and joinery we were taken to large reputable enterprises with experienced staff who gave best advice on their extensive model range.

Chris subcontracted high- calibre professionals to cover aspects of the project like town- planning, engineering and soil- testing.

The opportunity to tender for the construction of our home was only given to builders with a reputation for high quality work and sound financial management.

Chris’s accounts for professional services rendered and notices of draw-down amounts for the builder were sent after each stage of the build with plenty of time and options for payment.

We are delighted with the result that Chris was able to achieve for us, considering that it was a difficult build with major demolition and renovation of an existing single-story dwelling tied- in with a new double- story section.

We thoroughly recommend him to you as an excellent professional at the top of his career with 15 years of experience behind him.

John & Christine Bath
116-126 Mineshaft Road, Eerwah Vale QLD 4562

Chris was an excellent help to us and just what we needed for our renovations. He asked considered questions and for additional information so that he understood what we wanted in the plans and what our current situation was – and that was just in the quoting stage. Best of all, he was happy to travel to our property (some 3 hours outside Brisbane) and didn’t rush when he was here as if in a hurry to get back to the city. Chris was interested in the ideas we had and added his knowledge to help us see if they were good/bad. He also saw our “big picture” – he didn’t just look at the bathroom renos, he considered the whole house (carport and all!)

Hannah
Brooklands

I engaged Chris to plan some major home renovations to one of our properties and have been overwhelming happy with both the process and outcome, from beginning brief to handover.

His ability to interpret and turn ideas and design elements into practical reality is excellent. He was able to guide us through the redesign highlighting possible design flaws and draw our attention to areas we overlooked.

We had quite a few challenges with restrictions imposed by the existing building and spaces however, he was able to overcome these and still remain true to the original design concept.

The building stage of the project was also handled very professionally, beginning with the tender process and selection of builders through to ensuring the quality of finish and work were of an extremely high standard.

Communication at this stage of the project was important to minimize disruptions and ensure all deadlines were met. Chris once again showed his professionalism and attention to detail by constantly giving progress reports and ensuring any problems arising were dealt with swiftly, and all timelines met.

I have subsequently gone on to use Chris on several other projects both large and small and have recommended his services to other work colleagues and personal contacts.

Matthew Bath
Tinklergroup Brisbane