Clear + Coordinated + Buildable
Design support for builders delivering complex commercial projects. We work alongside construction teams to reduce design risk, coordinate consultants and support smooth delivery on site.
Trusted by builders, contractors and project teams
What Matters To You
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Clear, coordinated drawings
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Compliance confidence
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Reduced RFIs
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Fast responses
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Practical detailing
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Efficient consultant coordination
Time lost to unclear design costs money
/ Build Smart
We work alongside builders to support delivery where projects most often come under pressure.
Identify documentation gaps early
Coordinate consultants
Resolve design details quickly
Respond clearly to RFIs
Support value engineering without losing design intent
Maintain momentum on site
We collaborate closely with project teams and stay engaged through construction to help solve problems as they arise.
Our Services
Full design support across documentation, compliance and construction delivery
Design Review & Risk Mitigation
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Peer review of documentation
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Accessibility audits
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Compliance review
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Services coordination checks
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Safety in design reviews
Documentation & Delivery Support
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Construction documentation packages
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Shop drawing reviews
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Detail resolution
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Clash detection
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Consultant coordination
Construction Assistance
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RFI responses
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Site visits
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Value engineering
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Defect reporting
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Monthly reporting
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Design management
Need support on a live or upcoming project?
We’re happy to review a project, discuss where we can add value, or look over drawings at the tender or construction stage.
/ CASE STUDY
Rydges Melbourne
Rydges Melbourne was a complex live refurbishment where builder-side support meant more than just reviewing drawings; it meant solving real delivery problems as they emerged.
1. Simplifying a complex ballroom folding door system
The original ballroom folding door design called for a 6-metre-high double-fold system with timber box-out cladding, additional structural reinforcement and a large number of moving parts. We redesigned the layout as a lighter, panel-concealed folding system. This removed the need for additional support steel, reduced complexity, improved durability and maintenance performance, and delivered significant cost savings for the builder and client.
2. Turning concept intent into buildable door documentation
For the ballroom entry doors, we took early concept drawings prepared by the principal’s architect and developed them into a detailed working package. That included resolving buildability, material suitability, hardware selection and compliance requirements so the builder had clear documentation to work from rather than having to interpret incomplete intent during delivery.
3. Catching and rectifying a structural steel clash before it escalated
During the construction assistance review, we identified that the fabricated structural steel supporting the ballroom operable wall had been made to the wrong dimensions, with the droppers sitting around 500mm too low. We notified the builder immediately, developed a rectification strategy that retained and reused viable steel members, and redesigned the connection details to suit the correct operable wall height. We then reviewed the amended shop drawings to make sure the revised solution integrated with the as-built structure.
Why that mattered
- Issues were identified earlier, before they became expensive site problems.
- The builder had clearer pathways for resolving design, services and construction decisions under pressure.
- Cost and buildability changes could be worked through without unnecessarily diluting the finished result.
19,400m²
Total project area
Live Environment
Hotel remained operational throughout
View the full Rydges Melbourne project
“It is my great pleasure to recommend Spacecraft for architectural and design services. Spacecraft worked with us on the Melbourne Rydges refurbishment and have rewarded us with an incredible dedication to their work. Their team has excellent attention to detail and a powerful creative vision that has been a great asset to us.
Spacecraft was involved as an architectural consultant for the peer review of construction drawings and produce high quality design documentation and creative solutions to RFIs. They have collaborated with and briefed multiple stakeholders including our client, the project architect and third party consultants. They have demonstrated skill in value engineering construction details while maintaining design intent.”
/ How we Work
Responsive. Practical. Collaborative.
We are a design practice, but we work in a way that supports delivery. That means responding clearly, coordinating closely with builders and consultants, and finding practical solutions without unnecessary friction. We aim to be easy to work with for the right reasons: clear thinking, steady communication and useful design input when projects get complex.
/ Common Questions
What is a peer review and why do builders need one?
A peer review is an independent check of design documentation before construction begins. We review drawings for gaps, compliance issues, service clashes and buildability problems – identifying anything that could cause an RFI, delay or variation on site. Catching these issues before they hit the build saves significant time and cost.
How quickly do you respond to RFIs?
We treat RFI response time as a priority. Our standard turnaround is 24–48 hours for standard queries and same-day for critical path items. We understand that every hour a builder waits on a design decision has a programme and cost impact – so we stay available and responsive throughout the build.
Do you work on D&C projects?
Yes – we regularly work with D&C builders from the early tender stage through to construction completion. We can provide concept design, developed design, construction documentation, and ongoing design management as part of a D&C delivery model. We’re experienced in working within the commercial and programme constraints that D&C projects require.
What documentation do you provide for builders?
We produce full construction documentation packages including architectural drawings, reflected ceiling plans, floor finish plans, joinery documentation, FF&E schedules and specialist consultant coordination. All documentation is produced to be construction-ready – priced accurately, built confidently, and compliant with BCA, AS1428 and relevant Australian Standards.
Need design support on a project?
If you are pricing, delivering or troubleshooting a commercial project, we’d be happy to talk.
Whether you need help reviewing documentation, resolving design issues or supporting delivery on site, feel free to get in touch.