Reviews
“After purchasing a rather steep block of land, we contacted Mariana Claro of Arco Designs to design our new home. Our project ended up being a lot more involved than we or Mariana realised due to the building restrictions the Council were enforcing on our land. Mariana took on the challenge, liaising with her town planning and certifier contacts, working through very challenging planning conditions to obtain the building approval we were after.
Mariana listened to what our specific needs and wants for the house entailed, and designed a home that maximised the space on our small block of land. Her vision for our multi-level home is not only beautiful but is also extremely functional based on the needs of our family. It has been a lengthy and drawn out process dealing with all of the challenges associated with our block, but Mariana has been there guiding and assisting us throughout the whole process.
We are just about to commence building and are extremely excited to be finally getting the house we have been dreaming of for so long!
Thank you Mariana.”
— Dana and Mark
“Marianas experience and innovative approaches have enabled us to achieve our dream renovation despite significant site constraints. Will and Mariana’s design and construction experience has delivered us a stunning, sustainable and functional home within our budget. It’s no surprise they are claiming so many awards when they deliver this quality of architecture for such a reasonable fee.”
— Nadine and Dean
“Working with Mariana Claro was an absolute pleasure. She listened carefully to our ideas, made thoughtful suggestions to enhance the project, and ensured the final design reflected our vision. Her communication is excellent, and she worked within our budget, delivering cost-effective, high-quality solutions at a reasonable price.
Mariana’s friendly and approachable manner made the entire process stress-free. If you’re looking for a skilled, collaborative architect who brings great ideas to the table, I highly recommend her!
— Fiona and Matt
“It was a real pleasure working with ARCO Designs on the renovation of our rainforest house in the Currumbin Valley. Will's well-deserved reputation as a leading designer of sustainable housing on the Gold Coast was matched by the knowledge and passion of Mariana and Rita throughout the entire process. Thanks to them, this is how building design should be done - authentic, creative and sustainable.”