“ * * * * * Jono is an exceptionally skilled creative with the ability to clearly translate the desired ambiance to the built environment. It is a pleasure to work with an Architect who respects the skeleton of the structure as much as the final aesthetic. As the Engineer appointed to House James, I thoroughly enjoyed working closely with Jono on raw off-shutter and polished concrete details, and exposed steel and warm timber connection details that would result in an engaging experience with the modern space and not leave a cold and industrial impression. The appointed Contractor, Benno Terblanche of QSB Construction, also appreciated the intended outcome of the Project and delivered a high-quality product. Prospective Clients would do well to consider Maker d+a and Jono’s competent teams as the lead Consultant on their next build.”
— Stacey | Engineer
“ * * * * Jono is extremely creative yet practical in his designs. For our house design he was able to blend the Frank Lloyd-Wright theme with our desire for a bush camp look and feel. He achieved this with a blend of concrete slabs, flat roofs and multi-pitches to give us an impressive home - compact but spacious, small but large in depth. His attention to detail kept the builder sharp and gave us the security of a complete package. Jono is flexible and developed a very good relationship with the project manager, builder, structural engineer and owner. We are ecstatic about our new home and are really impressed how Jono had the vision to create a unique design within huge constraints of plot size and topography. Our friends, neighbours and fellow residents of our estate are full of compliments and comment that the house is a credit to the Estate. Thanks a stack Jono for the wonderful experience of working with you to produce our dream home that is a credit to you as an architect and to your practice Maker d + a. We hope to see many more of your exceptional designs in our surrounding neighborhood.”
— G James | Client
“ * * * * * We absolutely love our new house. My friends are amazed at what you have achieved on such an awkward site!”
