Considered, bespoke building design for the Bellarine Peninsula and beyond.
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van_bert Design is a boutique building design studio rooted in the natural beauty of the Bellarine Peninsula. We create thoughtful, site-responsive design solutions — from bespoke new homes to carefully crafted renovations — for clients across Geelong, Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, Point Lonsdale, Torquay and the Surf Coast.
A fully considered design service, from concept to completion.
Every project begins with listening. We take time to understand how you live, how your site works, and what you're truly trying to achieve. We work closely with clients to create homes that are not only visually refined, but highly functional - balancing design intent, budget and buildability from concept through to construction.
Whether you're building a new home from the ground up or extending and transforming an existing one, we bring creative rigour, sustainable thinking and genuine care to every stage of the process. Our approach is grounded in clarity, collaboration and detail.
Our services include custom new home design, alterations and additions, 3D visualisation, feasibility studies, site analysis, town planning applications and full working drawings — all coordinated under one roof.
A portfolio built on place.
Each project in our portfolio reflects the unique character of its site and its owners. From coastal retreats to contemporary family homes, our work is defined by restraint, quality and a deep respect for the landscape it sits within.
Local knowledge. Independent practice.
We're a small, dedicated studio and we love what we do. Our goal is always to deliver great results - but what really drives us is that moment when a client gets something even better than they expected. Experienced, attentive design delivered by someone who genuinely cares about getting it right.
Registered with the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) and a proud member of Design Matters Australia, we bring professional accountability to every project alongside our creative ambition.
Based on the Bellarine. Designing across the region.
Our studio is located on the Bellarine Peninsula, and we work with clients across the greater Geelong region — including Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, Point Lonsdale, Portarlington, Torquay and the Surf Coast Shire. Each project is carefully developed in response to its unique coastal or urban context.
If you're planning a project in the area, we'd love to hear about it.