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With a foundation in carpentry and building, we offer designs grounded in practicality.
Every design begins with your budget, ensuring projects are financially viable.
Our work with builders, engineers, and consultants ensures comprehensive and cohesive designs.
Leverage our industry-recognized expertise for your project.
We work with your builder to establish preliminary pricing at the concept stage to ensure the viability of the project before any approval expenses.
Every design includes an industry leading accurate 3D virtual model.
Covering all building design aspects to ensure a seamless design process.
Tailored building design process, built to save clients money.

Why UPD8 Design Stands out

Unlike traditional building designers in Brisbane, UPD8 Design is founded on the principle of realistic, budget-conscious planning. With our roots deeply embedded in the building industry—bolstered by actual onsite experience as a carpenter and recognition as an award-winning builder—we possess a unique perspective that bridges the gap between design and construction. Our methodology is straightforward yet revolutionary: we design backwards from your budget. This ensures that every Brisbane building design is not just a testament to creativity and innovation but also a viable project ready to be realized.

Client, builder and building designer reviewing plans over a table.

Concept design

  • Property Research

  • Brief & Scope

  • Site Measure & Lidar Scan

  • Design Development & Presentation

  • 3D Virtual Model

  • Ready for Preliminary builders quote

Applications & Approvals

  • Construction & Application Level Plans
  • Coordinate Consultants

  • Finalize Builder Quote & Contracts

  • Lodge Applications

  • Receive Approvals

Interior Design

  • Showroom Meetings
  • Finishes Selections & Schedules

  • Fixtures and Fittings Selections & Schedules

  • Realistic Virtual Model including selected finishes

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