At ArbArch, design & technical ability is only part of the journey. I take pride in listening closely to my clients and ensuring the process feels seamless, supportive, and enjoyable from start to finish.
“Working with Phil has been fantastic. After years of trying to figure out how to renovate our home, he came up with a design that completely changed our perspective, and we fell in love with it straight away. He really listened to what we wanted and absolutely nailed the brief. From the very beginning, Phil made us feel welcome and at ease, with no pressure at all. He’s friendly, approachable, and always took the time to explain things clearly, answering every question with patience. He offered us thoughtful options according to what we thought we needed/wanted, but of all the options, it was clear his design was the one we loved most. His communication via phone and email has been excellent, and he continues to support us as we work to bring his wonderful plans to life. We couldn’t be happier and would gladly recommend him to anyone.”
-James & Persia Moore
“I recently had the pleasure of working with Phil for a proposed domestic extension, where he provided a range of creative design ideas for the space - that really fired my imagination. At every stage, Phil acted in a professional and attentive manner, and delivered quality service throughout the process. I would have no hesitation in recommending his design services to anyone looking for friendly, innovative and expert advice.”
-Alan Hicks
“I approached a number of architects when deciding who to use for my renovations and extensions in Hawthorn. What made be choose Phil was his clear proposal and various options…
You need to be able to work with an architect and have them guide you though not only a great design, but the myriad of rules, regulations…. I have really enjoyed the collaboration with Phil, his ideas, advice and clear communication. I recommend him without hesitation.”
-Elliot Costello
“We came to Phil with a set of plans we’d had drafted previously but just didn’t feel right. He really listened to what we were after and completely reimagined the design, turning our corner block into a standout feature rather than a limitation. The transformation was incredible, and we honestly couldn’t be happier with the result. We’re about to begin construction and feel so much more confident moving forward with a design that truly works for us.”
-Nate Tran & Matt Lukic
“Phil has been a pleasure to work with. He has given options for our renovations we never would have thought of while staying inside the brief. He responds to communications quickly and always delivers on the date promised.”
-Terri Stephenson
“We’re about to start construction and couldn’t be happier. Phil came up with a range of design options, one that was exactly as we asked, and a few that completely rethought what we had in mind. We ended up choosing one of his alternate designs and now we can’t wait to see it all built!”
-Kathleen & David Zammit
“Phil was referred to me by a friend for my bathroom project. It was a very tricky space to work with but we were able to come up with plans that enhance the space and light. Such a pleasure to work with.”
-Georgia Geratty