the team
adam hobill
director and principal designer
“If it was easy, everybody would be doing it!…”
Adam lives and breathes the building industry. From a young age he explored building projects being constructed by his family’s small building company and it was a natural progression for Adam to forge a career in the industry.
Adam is passionate about homes being crafted to suit their inhabitants rather than being produced for the masses, and about the idea that a home should enhance your lifestyle and nurture relationships. Known for his ability to understand and work with a client brief, Adam is a leading design professional with a unique ability to deliver so much more than just design services.
There is nothing he enjoys more than witnessing the enjoyment his clients get as they begin a new chapter of their lives in their new home. He has a thorough understanding of the residential building industry that has been honed through the completion of over 500 projects, including building two of his own family homes.
With 30 years of industry experience Adam has seen the best and the worst of the industry and has developed a deep understanding of the key elements that are important to homeowners when designing their homes and navigating the building process.
Adam is a multi-award-winning designer with the Master Builders Association, the Housing Industry Association and Building Designers Association of Australia.
When not scribbling out ideas for his next design, Adam is likely to be riding a bike or hanging out with his three kids. When time allows, he loves to get back to the coast; to visit family, eat oysters, walk on the beach and swim in the ocean.
His devotion to the Essendon ‘Bombers’ is unwavering and has prompted many a spirited discussion.
daniel boucher
bachelor of architecture & advanced diploma of building design
senior project designer
“ considered design is the true form of luxury… “
Our first encounter with Daniel was about 9 years before he became our newest team member, when he spent a week with us on work experience when completing his Advanced Diploma in Building Design. He spent the next 8 years honing his skills and enhancing his reputation at one of Canberra’s leading architectural firms; all the while working towards completing his architectural registration, which is now within reach.
Daniel is now our Senior Building Designer and project coordinator and an integral member of the design team, with involvement across all aspects of the design process from concept design and input into interior design, as well as documentation and construction implementation. He is skilled across a range of software and he especially has a high level of expertise in Revit, for which he takes a lead role in mentoring the team to keep improving the quality and efficiency of our services.
In his own time, Daniel likes to restore and drive cars and generally immerse himself in all things design and architecture. Daniel has become the self-appointed ‘social officer’ of our team, and we all look forward to regular outings for coffee, pastries and dumplings.
sam hayes
diploma of building design
project designer
“ If you think good design is expensive, consider the cost of bad design “
Sam's passion for design and construction began early, shaped by a love of drawing and his father's building company. Raised in country NSW, he completed his carpentry apprenticeship after finishing school before going on to earn his Diploma of Building Design. He has since developed his career in the Canberra region, gaining broad experience across single and multi-residential developments, as well as commercial and hospitality projects.
Sam is particularly passionate about sustainable, space-efficient design that responds to the region's harsh climate and makes the most of free, natural resources. He stays closely engaged with the latest building products and methods in an ever-evolving industry, ensuring his work remains current and considered.
What Sam values most is the collaborative, personal nature of residential design — the opportunity to work closely with clients and help create homes that enrich their lives for years to come.
Outside of work, Sam enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing guitar and snowboarding in the colder months.