What we do.

At Willdesign we deliver architectural-quality residential design across Hobart and Southern Tasmania. Whether you’re planning a new custom home, a renovation, or need expert design advice, our award-winning building designers make the process clear, practical and beautifully crafted.

With 30+ years’ experience, a strong track record in local council approvals, and HIA recognition for residential building design, we combine creative design thinking with build-aware practicality — the best of an architectural studio without the unnecessary cost or ego.

Custom Home Design — Hobart & Southern Tasmania

From initial concept to council submission and working drawings, our Hobart building designers create custom homes that fit your lifestyle, your site and your budget. Every plan is bespoke — no cookie-cutter designs.

  • Full design service: site analysis → concept → energy rating → working drawings

  • Council-ready documentation for DA & building permits

  • Designed for Tasmanian climates, coastal conditions and sloping blocks

Ideal for clients in Hobart, Sandy Bay, Taroona, Kingston, Blackmans Bay, Margate, Huonville and surrounding areas. Not listed? Get in touch — we design across the entire state.

Renovation & Extension Design — Heritage & Modern

Thinking of renovating or extending? Our design service covers everything from small updates to major reworks and second-storey additions. We’re experienced with Hobart’s character homes, heritage overlays and challenging topography.

  • Ground floor reconfigurations and internal remodelling

  • Second storey additions and full house extensions

  • Heritage-sensitive upgrades and documentation for council approvals

  • Seamless indoor–outdoor transitions for Tasmanian living

If you’re searching for a renovation designer in Hobart or need extension plans in Southern Tasmania, we’ll create solutions that add value and liveability.

Swimming Pool Design — Integrated Residential Pools

We design residential pools that complement your home and landscape, and provide documentation ready for council approval.

  • Pool layout and location planning for best solar and wind exposure

  • Integration with new homes or existing properties

  • Building permit documentation and consultant coordination

Searching for a pool designer in Hobart or custom pool plans Tasmania? We can help.

Design + Build Support — Willdesign + Willbuild

Willdesign works closely with Willbuild Homes (30+ years of building experience). That means we can offer a streamlined design + build pathway, or provide design-only services if you already have a builder.

  • Design-to-build continuity and early contractor input

  • Builder collaboration during concept and value engineering

  • Cost-aware design: realistic, buildable plans that respect budgets

If you want an architectural-quality home with practical build experience, our integrated approach removes the usual headaches between designer and builder.

Why Choose Willdesign in Hobart?

  • Local knowledge — we understand Hobart councils, slopes, soils and micro-climates

  • Award-winning designer (including HIA Tasmania Residential Building Designer)

  • GreenSmart Accredited — energy efficient, sustainable homes that cost less to run

  • Personal, professional service — clear pricing, practical advice, no rush

  • Architectural-quality outcomes without unnecessary cost or pretension

Where does Willdesign service?

  • We provide custom residential design services right across Greater Hobart — from the city and inner suburbs like Battery Point, Sandy Bay, West Hobart, North Hobart, South Hobart, through to New Town, Moonah, Glenorchy and further south to Kingston, Blackmans Bay, the Channel, Huonville, Dover and the Far South. On the Eastern Shore, we regularly work with clients in Bellerive, Howrah and Tranmere, extending further south and east to Midway Point, Sorell and Dodges Ferry.

  • We have even designed homes in and around Launceston, Perth, Bicheno, Scottsdale and Spreyton. We have done many jobs all over Tasmania. Give us a call and…

Let’s Design Something Great

Whether you're ready to start or just need guidance, we’re here to talk through what’s possible.

Contact us to book a free 20-minute discovery call