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design,” says Patane, “and getting the clients up to speed and communicating with the architects early on. For the builders, everyone on site is already using 3D models to see the intention of the architect or what the interior designer wants.” Costa adds, “But we’re really excited about AI, where we can superimpose the design model when you’re physically onsite. Or from a construction point of view, we can have codes that relate to specific details of how we want something built and then they can use their phone or iPad to see that 3D detail to review. We’re planning on implementing that in the next year, as soon as we know that the interface is user friendly. When we brought in immersive VR, we thought it would be great from a client’s perspective to visualize spaces but it’s actually been incredibly valuable for the design team. You can put the goggles on and analyze in 3D every single viewpoint of the house. From the front door all the way through, the garden, see the water in the pool when you’re lying in bed. It really gives the client a great understanding of the quality design and the details.” Having been an architect and a builder and back to an architect, Hill has found that in the residential space in Australia there are not many quality residential buildings available on scale. He believes, “There are obviously people who can afford design and therefore the architectural result and what I feel we’ve been able to achieve here is to actually integrate a building in an architectural model where ultimately the client gets the greater end result. Our homes are all unique and represent quality, not a signature Destination Living brand or look, as such. It’s not architecture, it’s art that incorporates good design, which ultimately should improve the way our clients enjoy everyday life.” Patane sums it up well, “I get really excited by the product we produce. Which is a result of the process and the people that we work with in the organisation. At our heart, it is about designing and delivering the very best product for the client. Typically, you equate good design with a really top-heavy cost that’s a bit elusive but I’ve always felt that there’s no excuse for bad design. No matter what the price point. I love that we deliver well-designed, well-built homes and each one is individual and reflects what’s most important to our clients.”