Testimonials

We couldn’t be happier with the service and support we received from Vos Architecture throughout the design and delivery of our winery cellar door project at Sanguine Estate Wines.
From the outset, John brought outstanding creativity and vision to the project, providing excellent design concepts and high-quality visual walkthroughs that helped us clearly understand and refine the end result, whilst navigating a multitude of design and budget challenges with the project. Their ability to translate ideas into practical, functional, and visually impressive designs was invaluable.

A key factor in our project’s success was their collaborative approach. They helped coordinate and manage the many consultants, contractors, and regulatory stakeholders involved, which significantly reduced the complexity and stress of the project. Throughout the process, they were responsive, professional, and genuinely invested in achieving the best outcome.

As the project evolved, they worked closely with us to adapt the design and approach to meet changing budget constraints and project objectives, always finding creative solutions without compromising the overall vision. Their flexibility and practical thinking helped us navigate challenges and make informed decisions along the way.

It was a pleasure working with them. The cellar door has become a fantastic reflection of our brand and vision, and we’re grateful for the role they played in helping make it a reality. Their combination of creative design, technical expertise, project management skills, and genuine commitment to their clients is rare.

We wouldn’t hesitate to work with Vos Architecture again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for an architect who combines exceptional design thinking with practical project delivery expertise.

John was great to work with and he was extraordinarily accommodating with our quirky design and Revit plans and polished the plans so that they were buildable. Certainly we had an unusual assignment for him. Very much recommend John. It all turned out very well in the end.

As a fellow practitioner running an engineering consultancy, I work with dozens of architects, but John is truly a genuine, one-of-a-kind professional. His passion for design is matched only by his meticulous attention to detail, which makes collaborating with him an absolute pleasure. John doesn’t just draw plans; he truly cares about the long-term success of the project and the people involved. If you want an architect who brings both elite expertise and a heartfelt commitment to the drafting table, John is your guy. Highest recommendation.

A pleasure to work with Vos Architecture. John has creative flair and follows the maxim that simple lines and classic proportions lead to good design.

We worked with John on an incredible project where we provided the architectural lighting. Throughout this process, I was continuously impressed with John’s design, professionalism, attention to detail & overall approach to the project. It was an absolute pleasure to work alongside John & I highly recommend his services.

As a residential builder in Melbourne, working with John and the team at Vos Architecture + Design has been a great advantage for our construction timelines and project delivery. We recently collaborated on a highly complex heritage home renovation in South Melbourne, which featured a strict local council heritage overlay and a severely restrictive, land-locked site. John is an exceptionally talented Melbourne residential architect.
Despite the challenging, land-locked site constraints, the final result was a magnificent family home.

We engaged John Vos and the team at Vos Architecture + Design for two vastly different projects: a high-yield commercial warehouse development project in Oakleigh and a complex multi-unit townhouse development project in Templestowe.

What sets John apart from other Melbourne architects is his rare dual expertise. He has a thorough understanding of both premium residential design and functional commercial architecture. Throughout both projects, John demonstrated a deep, practical understanding of the commercial realities of property development. He didn’t just design beautiful structures; he optimized our yield, respected our build margins, and maximize our return on investment.

Beyond his sharp business acumen, John is a very talented and creative architect. He possesses a wonderful sense of design and good taste, which shines through in the sophisticated materiality of our Templestowe townhouses and the striking street appeal of our Oakleigh warehouses.
If you are looking for a boutique architectural firm in Melbourne that perfectly balances creative design excellence with commercial intelligence, we cannot recommend Vos Architecture + Design highly enough. 5 stars.

Working with Vos Architecture + Design on our home renovation was an outstanding experience.

Our Brighton home, a neglected 1970s property, required significant maintenance and a complete overhaul in both functionality and style. We needed an expert to guide us through this complex renovation, and we found that expertise in our architect, John Vos.

John’s blend of skills as an architect, interior designer, project manager and his knowledge of engineering and construction was invaluable. His extensive experience with high-end multi-million dollar homes, apartments, and small renovations provided him with a unique ability to maximise value from the design, construction, and material selection.

John provided clear and structured guidance from the start, transforming a potentially stressful process into a smooth and manageable one. His deep knowledge of modern home renovation techniques was evident in every step, from the initial design phase, builder selection and management, construction oversight to the final touches. John’s expertise helped us update our home into a stylish, contemporary space, incorporating the latest design trends with our personal requirements.

A major highlight of working with John was his ability to identify cost-saving solutions without compromising on quality. By selecting high-quality, budget-friendly materials, he ensured that we received excellent value for our investment.

John’s attention to detail was impressive. Every aspect of the renovation was meticulously planned and documented, which prevented surprises during construction and provided us with peace of mind.

The project included a complete demolition and re-planning of the kitchen and bathroom areas. John designed new joinery and selected new fittings and finishes throughout the house, including tap-ware, sanitary-ware, floorboards, carpet, and lighting. He also integrated a new feature stair and concealed air conditioning, significantly enhancing both the functionality and aesthetics of our home.

John excelled in effective communication with ourselves, our builder and suppliers to keep the project on track and minimise delays. His connections to high-quality suppliers ensured that we received top-notch materials and services, which elevated the quality of the renovation. John skillfully guided my wife and I through complex design and build decisions, ensuring that both our visions were respected and integrated.

One of John’s key strengths was knowing when to assert his professional opinion. He was firm with us and the builder when necessary, ensuring that project objectives were met even if it wasn’t what we or the builder initially wanted to hear.

Thanks to John’s project management skills, the renovation was completed in 9 months, well ahead of the 12-month timeline estimated by our contacts. Remarkably, it could have been finished in 6 months if not for some changes we requested during the process.

John’s transparency and communication kept us informed about progress and issues, allowing us to make timely, informed decisions. His accurate estimates and budget management ensured there were minimal financial surprises, and unexpected challenges were efficiently handled.

Our experience working with John on our Brighton home was highly positive. His blend of guidance, expertise, cost-saving strategies, attention to detail, effective coordination, reliable supplier connections, and strong advocacy made our renovation a success.

Initially, we considered managing the project ourselves due to our connections and experience, but John’s involvement proved invaluable in saving us time and money. We now understand the immense value an architect brings to such projects and would highly recommend John for any future projects.

“If you’re building a home to live in, we would highly recommend Vos Architecture. We considered other architects and had difficulties with the work they had provided. As our area is governed by restrictive laws, our dream home design was a constant ‘back to the drawing board’ with council’s planning department. We had considered other sketch design layouts which also fell short. Some of the designs had the Powder Room off the kitchen area, another located the pantry facing my entertaining area. Even the simple things were not right.

We were referred to John Vos who took control of the process, sorted design issues and used his experience to work through the pain of council approvals. It was truly refreshing to have a professional listen to me and incorporate my wants into my home design. John offered lighting, heating and interior design suggestions. He included a large walk in pantry, gave my son some much deserved noise buffering and privacy, and turned a dead space into a beautiful TV wall unit. My kitchen definitely has the ‘wow’ factor. John advised lowering the ceiling to define the space, added feature light fittings, and guided me on storage and material suggestions. In his 3D computer model, he was able to show me views of different angles of the same space, and show them at different times of the day. I could see how the shadows changed the look of the area, and I could then really understand what it would look like before it was built.

I wholeheartedly recommend John as a man of conceptual talent with the practical tools to back that up. Coming up to twelve months back home, my kids still remind how cool the house is. I watch them prepare their food for themselves with ease, lounging around, and just enjoying each other’s company. In two words: ‘saved us’.“

One of the best Architects that I have worked with over the last 25 years or so. Attention to detail, good knowledge of the trade and brilliant detailed drawings. Would highly recommend John and his services. Definitely the Architect I would use for my own property. 🙂

Vos Architecture and Design is one of the best architectural practices we’ve had the pleasure of working with. As a builder there is nothing we like more than a project that has been properly thought out and documented. Their ability to work within their clients budget whilst maximising the design criteria is key to their success. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone for both commercial and residential projects.