• QBCC Licence No. 15338359

    Diploma of Building Design

    Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning

    Diploma of Project Management

    Certificate in Land Management

  • Topic: Carports (Parts 1 and 2 over two weeks)

    “This post, and your previous one, are absolutely amazing.

    Been trying to decipher all the overlapping rules in the various codes for my small lot, built sometime around the 1930’s. Didn't know where to start.

    Really valuable information and very kind of you to share your knowledge. It's this type of post that makes me miss the days of forums.”

About Serenity Building Design

Based in Yeronga - just south of Brisbane, we are a client-lead, forward-thinking, multi-disciplinary small Building Design practice specialising in residential and small-scale commercial buildings under 2,000sqm. Our design ethos emphasises sustainability and creative use of materials for durability, maintenance, fit-for-purpose, affordability and something a little unique that responds to the clients brief, enhancing both the well-being and the value of your home. 

Serenity Building Design was founded in 2015 by Richard Kretschmer, an enthusiastic Building Designer and a highly skilled project manager having worked for 15 years previously in Queensland State and Local Government roles as a Senior Town Planner covering disciplines such as Strategic Land Use Planning, Transport Planning, Priority Infrastructure Chargers, Planning Scheme reviews, Project Management of Future State-controlled roads and community consultation, Development Assessment of major development fronts, and private consultancy; before transitioning into Building Design. With his multi-skilled background, Richard has always being passionate about architecture, the journey of serendipity and discovery particularly in responding to a client’s brief to arrive at something bespoke, custom and working with clients who share his enthusiasm.

Serenity Building Design operates from Richard's home office in Yeronga, and meetings are typically held on-site. Richard and his family also reside is a beautifully crafted and preserved 1889 circa heritage Federation Queenslander. Richard accommodates his work schedule around the demands of his two children, two dogs and his wife, who works at the RAAF Base at Amberley.

Richard is also a member of the Brisbane Branch - Building Design Queensland (BDQ) association. For further information on what BDQ is, what we do, resources, CPD events and a whole lot more please go to www.bdqld.com.au

Serenity Building Design also has access to preferred consultants identified below as well as Surveyors, Builders and Landscape Architects. However, if you have a builder or a professional service you would like to nominate, Richard welcomes the opportunity to broaden his network of trusted peers. Richard posts regularly on Facebook to various affiliated groups on various topics related to Building Design or issues reflected in the community that relate to his craft. If you have a topic you are itching to know more about, be sure to say “Hi.”

Our Preferred Collaborators

  • Principal: Josephine Regan

    Josephine has spent over fifteen years designing boutique homes on the East Coast of Australia and in the UK. She has a Bachelor Degree in Interior Design and a Diploma of Building Design and has a true understanding of how spaces work, both in a practical sense and from an aesthetic perspective.

    Josephine works closely with your team to ensure that the details are considered and budgeted for early in the project.

    DfL can provide package Interior Design integration (i.e. kitchen design, bathroom or cabinetry) or a custom project fee proposal in collaboration with Serenity Building Design.

    M: 0426 207 182

    www.dflinteriordesign.com

  • Principal: Michael Tyrrell

    Building Approvals and Advice (BA&A) is an award winning small team of private certifiers committed to supporting project stakeholders to deliver safer homes. Our role is to act in the public interest, ensuring that building work complies with council requirements, the National Construction Code (NCC), Queensland Development Code (QDC) and Australian Standards (AS). BA&A facilitate building approvals for residential projects in Brisbane and surrounding regional councils.

    M: 07 3265 4114

    www.buildingaaa.com.au

  • Principal: Helen Armstrong

    House of Stars was established by Helen Armstrong in 2007 specialising in Residential Energy Compliance in Queensland and is a licenced BERS assessor.

    Helen is an expert in her field and is passionate about advising customers on the best and most cost effective ways to meet and exceed energy standards for new residential construction, including renovations and extensions.

    Helen is a QLD Multi Award Winner for her outstanding achievements, contributions and commitment towards sustainable development.

    M: 0421 166 516

    www.houseofstars.com.au

  • Principal: Steve Hughes

    Storm Water Consulting is a civil engineering company that specialises in stormwater design, water quality treatment design and flood modelling. Our team have worked on both private sector and government sector projects across Australia. We are always looking to provide our clients with a smooth and professional experience.

    Professional consulting engineers,

    P: 07 3398 4992

    www.stormw.com.au

  • Principal: Adrian Dine

    AD Structure are not your run of the mill Structural Engineers. Adrian and his team are passionate about residential design and what it means to get the project to integrated core civil engineering principles to avoid common mistakes. Their early engagement means common issues are avoided or mitigated.

    Adrian and his team work closely with establish Building Designers to ensure best outcomes are achieved.

    P: 07 3491 7288

    www.adstructure.com.au

  • Principal: Clark Ovenden

    Architectural Estimating works with both the client and the Building designer to ensure your project is priced accurately and realistically; enabling you to get on with the business of building homes.

    With over 20 years’ worth of experience in the construction and property industry Architectural Estimating is much more than Estimators; adding a wealth of knowledge, suggestions and solutions to each project we are involved with.

    P: 0422 878 393

    E: architecturalestimating.com.au