Luxury Residential Architectural Designer (Australia) – Create High-End Family Home Floor Plan

Here's the version I would actually post on Upwork. It's written to attract experienced architects and architectural designers rather than drafters, and it incorporates everything we've refined over the past few days. --- # Luxury Residential Architect / Architectural Designer – Custom Family Home (Victoria, Australia) ## Project Overview I'm looking for an experienced **Architect or Senior Architectural Designer** to design the concept floor plan for our forever family home in Victoria, Australia. **This is not simply a drafting project.** I need someone with exceptional architectural planning skills who can transform a detailed written brief into a highly functional, luxurious and buildable home. I have previously worked with a draftsman, however the layout lacked functionality, circulation and architectural design thinking. I'm looking for someone who understands how people live, how spaces should connect, and how to create a home that feels like a luxury resort while remaining practical for everyday family life. The successful applicant should be confident suggesting improvements and explaining the reasoning behind their design decisions. --- # About the Home This will be a large single-storey luxury residence designed for multi-generational living. The home should feel like **three connected zones**, rather than one long house: * Parents' Private Retreat * Central Entertaining Pavilion * Adult Children's Wing The home should prioritise: * Excellent circulation * Natural light * Indoor/outdoor living * Privacy between wings * Resort-style atmosphere * Functional family living * Practical construction methods --- # Non-Negotiable Design Requirements ## Parents' Wing A completely private retreat including: * Master bedroom * Private sitting room * Large walk-in robe (approximately 3m × 3m minimum) * Luxury resort-style ensuite * Views to pool or landscaped gardens where possible --- ## Adult Children's Wing This wing is designed for our **adult children** and should function almost like its own luxury residence. It **must** include: * Dedicated garage * Daily circulation: **Garage → Mudroom → Laundry → Children's Kitchen → Children's Living Area** This circulation is **non-negotiable**. The wing must also include: * Children's kitchen * Living room * Two equal-sized master suites * Each suite to include: * Large bedroom * Walk-in robe (approximately 3m × 3m) * Luxury ensuite * Two guest bedrooms * One shared bathroom for the guest bedrooms * Theatre/lounge area * Study/home office --- ## Central Entertaining Pavilion This should form the heart of the home. Include: * Grand entry * Open-plan living * Dining * Designer kitchen * Butler's pantry * Home bar * Theatre room (shared by the whole family) * Powder room * Seamless connection to outdoor entertaining --- ## Outdoor Living The entertaining pavilion should open directly to: * Large alfresco * Resort-style swimming pool * Outdoor entertaining **The pool house and gym must be located at the furthest point from the house**, creating a destination similar to a luxury resort. Pool house to include: * Lounge * Bar * Gym * Bathroom * Outdoor kitchen / BBQ * Storage --- # Bathroom Design (Very Important) The attached reference images represent the intended bathroom layouts. These are **not simply inspiration images**. The design intent should be closely followed. Every master ensuite (parents and both adult children's suites) should feature: * Floating double vanity positioned directly in front of a large window. * Vanity should be the first thing visible when entering the room. * Shower concealed from immediate view. * Toilet concealed from immediate view. * Symmetrical layout. * Resort-style proportions. * Minimal visible glass. * Wall-hung toilet. * Recessed shower niche. * Warm natural stone finishes. The objective is to create bathrooms that feel like a luxury boutique hotel rather than a standard residential ensuite. --- # Walk-in Robes Both the parents' suite and the adult children's suites should include generous walk-in robes (approximately 3m × 3m minimum) with ample hanging space, shelving, drawers and dressing area. The walk-in robe and ensuite should function together as one luxury suite. --- # Design Style The home should have a contemporary minimalist resort aesthetic. Key characteristics include: * Strong indoor/outdoor connection * Courtyards where appropriate * Framed views * Large glazing * High ceilings * Seamless flooring * Warm neutral palette * Hidden service areas * Clean architectural lines * Excellent proportions * Luxury hotel feel --- # Australian Requirements The concept should be suitable for construction in Victoria, Australia and developed with consideration for: * National Construction Code (NCC) * Victorian Building Regulations * Relevant Australian Standards * Practical residential construction methods This is a concept design project only, however the layout should be realistic and buildable. --- # Deliverables * Multiple concept floor plan options * Furniture layouts * Preliminary room dimensions * Design rationale * Revision rounds * Final PDF * Editable source files (Revit, ArchiCAD or AutoCAD preferred) --- # Please Include With Your Proposal 1. Three luxury homes you personally designed (not just drafted). 2. Your role in each project. 3. Your software. 4. Your experience with Australian residential projects. 5. A brief explanation of your design process. 6. Why you believe your experience makes you the right fit. **To confirm you have read this brief, please begin your proposal with the words "Luxury Home Designer" and briefly explain what you believe is the most important consideration when designing a large custom family home.** --- ## One final recommendation I would upload **four separate PDFs** with the job: 1. **Project Brief** (the written document above). 2. **Bathroom Design Intent** (your vanity/window concepts and sketches). 3. **Interior & Material Inspiration** (the resort-style reference boards you've created). 4. **Bubble Diagram & Adjacency Requirements** (a simple diagram showing how the parents' wing, central pavilion, adult children's wing, pool and pool house should relate to each other). Providing both written requirements and visual references will give an experienced architect enough direction to understand your vision while still allowing them to contribute their own design expertise. inspo attached.