Personal service
CDI Architects has built a strong reputation for personal service.
Charles Howroyd, the Director, oversees all the jobs and leads a small team of architects, architectural students and professional drafters. He says many team members contribute to the design process, including clients and consultants, which is a really enjoyable part of the job.
Charles has more than 30 years experience as an Architect and started way before that on the drawing desk as a teenager in his Dad’s practice. He uses his many years of experience to be pragmatic, consultative and to problem solve to help the many complex projects become reality.
“I think architecture needs to be practical, it needs to make a contribution to the neighbourhood; it needs to add value to our lives. I often get jobs from neighbours living next door to our projects and I really like that.”
Varied clients
CDI Architects works with a range of clients.
“Our clients range from extremely experienced builder developers creating modern apartments and high-end housing… to brand new clients who need help to create their dream home or extension. It’s important with clients building their first house to be compassionate; it takes a long time."
Specialists
We are specialists in:
- high-quality, multi-residential projects, including apartments, town houses and units
- infill houses
- small lot houses
- smaller residential projects such as eco friendly and highly designed new houses.
- Industrial projects
We are known for our architectural skills in residential, remodelling, commercial and industrial design services, and are very experienced with hotel and resort developments and child care centres.