Design studio profile

    Studio Vision. Registered Precision.

    Based in the Yarra Valley, iCad Drafting combines the collaborative spirit of a boutique design studio with the rigorous precision of a building design practice.

    Contemporary townhouse development

    Our Story

    For over 15 years, iCad has provided high-quality building design and documentation across the Yarra Valley and greater Melbourne. We operate as a dedicated, close-knit studio, led by Registered Building Practitioners—offering a deliberate mix of creative care and technical rigour.

    We don't design for our own ego; we design for your goals. Whether working with long-term ongoing partners or welcoming new clients, our focus is entirely on translating your specific brief into highly accurate, permit-ready documentation.

    Our portfolio spans everything from clever renovations and extensions to custom new homes and multi-dwelling developments. No matter the scale, every project begins with an honest conversation about your needs, site, budget, and timeline. From there, we deliver exceptional designs that respect their context, suit your lifestyle, and move smoothly through the council approval process.

    Our approach

    Five principles we hold to.

    They sound simple — but they shape how every drawing, email and conversation is handled.

    Qualifications

    Registered & Certified

    iCad Drafting & Design is led by Registered Building Practitioners, regulated by the Victorian Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC). Registration means our designs are prepared by qualified professionals, held to ongoing compliance standards, and backed by mandatory professional indemnity insurance.

    Building and Plumbing Commission Victoria
    Registered Building Practitioner — Victoria
    01

    Listen carefully and clarify your brief before drawing a single line.

    02

    Incorporate your ideas into a considered, resolved design — not a template.

    03

    Design responsibly within Building Regulations, the NCC and local planning codes.

    04

    Communicate clearly with you, council and consultants throughout the project.

    05

    Deliver complete documentation ready for tender, permit and construction.

    Refined contemporary interior
    Let's talk

    Have a project in mind?

    We'd love to hear about your site, your brief and your timeline. Get in touch and we'll respond with clear next steps.

    • Honest, fixed-scope quoting
    • Clear stage-by-stage updates
    • Coordinated documentation