“COMPREHENSIVE AND DETAILED, NO STONE UNTURNED.” “We found the overall design, documentation, project management and delivery processes by MacKinnon Design to be very comprehensive and detailed. No stone was left unturned. The scope of our works and building size was extensive, and we love the uniqueness of the design and construction. MacKinnon Design has been very responsive to us as clients and to our project. The team was always happy to discuss changes and offer appropriate suggestions – we found them to be always very knowledgeable and polite. Thank you for providing such a wonderful service. The creative and unique ideas initially proposed encapsulated the design brief and have been subsequently transformed into a distinctive dwelling that is testament to the professionalism of MacKinnon Design.”
Guy Evans, Mansfield
"RECOGNITION OF CLIENTS REQUIREMENTS HAS RESULTED IN REMARKABLE DESIGN" His perspective on the environment, combined with recognition of his client requirements has resulted in remarkable designs.” Though quietly spoken and modest about his achievements, Ross MacKinnon is a man who exudes confidence in his own unique approach and style. His designs are built to suit the individual needs of each client, and to endure, at one with the Australian landscape.
John Baker, Chairman of the Monash Business Incubator
ROSS AND HIS TEAM HAVE SHOWN INCREDIBLE ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND WE HAVE HAD GREAT COMMUNICATION ALONG THE WAY. We have been incredibly thrilled to work with MacKinnon Design over the past 12 months as we step through the process of remodelling/rebuilding our property here in Merrijig. Our final design is beyond what we could have hoped for and we're excited to see the project complete! Can highly recommend.
Ben Annear
"THEY LISTEN INTENTLY" Ross from MacKinnon Design is an interested and engaged designer, who maintained his connection to our project from the beginning to the end, including the undertaking of tasks (not included in the brief) when others were unable to assist. We achieved a fantastically sustainable and contemporary renovation which continues to please us. Working with many constrictions, Ross created light-filled spaces, with clever capture of limited winter sun. Ross is passionate and committed and continues to weave sustainability principles into all his work.
The Kilby Family, Euroa
"THE RESULT IS A SPACE THAT MEETS ALL MY CRITERIA" Ross Mackinnon combines empathy with experience, practical skill and a profound design aesthetic to bring life, joy, and logic to the complex project he worked on for me. The result is a space that concurs with my philosophy and meets all my criteria. Importantly, the project came in on time and on budget. Ross's commitment to understand me and my life (style) was central to the result. That he uses traditional hand drawn techniques rather than CAD ensured the project was both unique and not formulaic. I would recommend Ross without hesitation.
Shirley Sawell, Sevens Creek
"A DELIGHT TO WORK WITH" I am delighted to write a review for Ross Mackinnon. If you are looking for a building designer who does all of the following, then I strongly suggest you have a chat to him. He designs stunning homes, listens to your vision for your home, works in partnership with you to make sure the design reflects the way you want to live. Respects your budget and designs accordingly. Designs for practicality and maximum energy efficiency. He is brilliant with landscape design concepts and is a delight to work with.
Jeremy Drew, Mulkirri
FANTASTIC Ross and his team are fantastic to work with.
Josie Logan
"WE WOULD RECOMMEND MACKINNON DESIGN FOR ANY FUTURE PROJECTS AND WOULD RE-ENGAGE THEIR SERVICES" Ross MacKinnon has a very hands-on approach and a great attitude, always returning calls and was available all hours of the day. He was able to sort out a number of issues with infrastructure, telecommunications, electricity, and meet people on site and worked well to resolve things on our behalf, especially as we are some two hours away in Melbourne. Ross has a very unique approach to design which ensures practicality and innovation whilst maintaining environmental and budgetary concerns. Efficiency and blending with the surrounds are high on his priority list. We were very much limited by budget but also had some features and luxuries we would not compromise on. Ross ensured that, within our budget, we were able to achieve our ultimate features that will enable us to enjoy our new home for many years to come. We would recommend Ross MacKinnon Design for any future projects and would ourselves re-engage their services.
Jo Knorr, Orana
"TIMELESS" The team behind MacKinnon Design is renowned for innovative, timeless building design that combines liveability with beauty - in harmony with the surrounding landscape. Principal designer Ross MacKinnon is passionate about building and design that will endure – both in terms of aesthetics, and of environmental impact.
Barb Denny, Coolinda