Andrew Hayen
Director
Riseup Design Group (RDG) was established over 30 years ago in a modest home office in Melbourne's east. Andrew's extensive experience in commercial and residential building design, acquired through his work at several esteemed development and architecture firms has helped build the foundation of our practice.
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For the last 5 years we have embraced a co-working studio environment which continues to deliver many new, and ongoing productive collaborations.
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With the recent addition of a senior architect who brings an additional 12 years of commercial and multi-residential experience to the practice, we have reinforced our capabilities, improved efficiencies and increased capacity to deliver more bespoke projects for our clients.
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OUR VALUES
People are central to everything we do at RDG, and we want to partner with others who share our values.
Each project is different - we embrace the challenge of understanding every client’s values, desires and preferences, to then translate that into a responsive design that we will manage and deliver to completion.​
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A commitment to working closely with our clients, and all project stakeholders We prioritise fostering strong communication and constructive relationships with you and all stakeholders, as we believe this leads to the best ideas and project outcomes. Collaboration with all project stakeholders is essential to achieving the best outcome for your project, driven by shared goals and a successful partnership.
A desire to build enduring and honest relationships with our clients to, foster mutual respect. We take careful consideration of every aspect of your project, including budgetary constraints and your individual aspirations. We are here to listen, and guide you along this journey.
A drive to blend together good design with practical, and functional considerations By partnering with us, you will benefit from a network of quality and reliable builders, consultants and other professionals dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for your project in response to market conditions and alignment to your budget. While each project presents unique challenges, our commitment is to deliver optimal solutions that also prioritise your timelines and targets.
