Residential design & drafting
Thoughtful plans for renovations, extensions, decks, new homes and changes that make existing spaces work better.
Brisbane · Ipswich · South East Queensland
Practical design.
Precise documentation.
Build-ready plans shaped by real construction experience—from first ideas and existing-plan updates to approvals and detailed documentation.
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Clear plans.
Confident builds.
Residential
+Small commercial
+Construction insight
+Detailed documentation
What we do
From an early idea
to a drawing set ready to move forward.
Drawing updates & documentation
Update an existing set of drawings or create the first accurate plans for your home, with clear detail for builders and consultants.
Approvals & coordination
Documentation to support building and development approvals, with practical coordination across certifiers, engineers and consultants.
Engineering drafting
Accurate, easy-to-read drafting support for structural and engineering-led projects, prepared with construction in mind.
Selected work
Designed to be built.
Every project balances the brief, the site and the practical realities of construction.
Renovation & extension · Brisbane, QLD
Tingalpa Extension
A master bedroom and ensuite extension paired with renovations to the kitchen, bathroom and main entry. The design creates a more functional contemporary home while maintaining a seamless connection between the new and existing spaces.
- Master bedroom and ensuite addition
- Kitchen, bathroom and entry renovation
- Existing and proposed documentation
Documentation update · Bellbird Park, QLD
Bellbird Park Update
An existing drawing package was redeveloped into a clearer, more comprehensive and construction-ready set. Improved plans, elevations, sections and project-specific notes give builders, certifiers and contractors greater confidence in the proposed work.
- Existing drawing package review
- Improved construction documentation
- Clearer coordination and project detail
Build-under extension · Bundamba, QLD
Bundamba Renovation
Updated construction drawings for a build-under extension beneath an existing raised Queenslander. The lower level introduces two bedrooms, a bathroom, laundry, kitchenette and open-plan living area while retaining the character of the original home.
- Two bedrooms and new bathroom
- Laundry, kitchenette and living area
- Documentation for approval and construction
How it works
A clear path from
conversation to construction.
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Meet & understand
We discuss your goals, the property, budget and what you need to move forward.
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Design & refine
Ideas are developed into practical layouts, with your feedback guiding the detail.
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Document & coordinate
Clear drawing packages support pricing, consultant input and required approvals.
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Build with confidence
Accurate documentation gives your builder a stronger foundation from day one.
About Axis
Design knowledge,
grounded on site.
Axis Design & Drafting combines professional drafting expertise with hands-on experience in carpentry, site supervision and architectural environments.
That construction background shapes every drawing: details are considered not just for how they look on the page, but for how they will work on site. The result is clear, accurate documentation tailored to your project and easy for builders, certifiers and consultants to interpret.
Bachelor of Design (Architecture)
Diploma of Building Design
Certificate III in Carpentry
Master of Architecture — in progress
Start a conversation
Planning a build,
renovation or update?
Tell us a little about your property and what you would like to achieve. We’ll come back to you with the right next step.
EmailL.ford84@outlook.com↗
Call0424 158 467↗
On-site consultations available by appointment across Brisbane, Ipswich and South East Queensland.