Who we are
About us
At VRD Design, our aim is to create custom solutions for your building design requirements. We do this by listening to your requirements, studying your site potential and producing a specific solution for you.
35+years strong
At VRD Design, we are a proud family owned company, operating in Canberra and the surrounding region for over 35 years. Our competitive difference is providing efficient and cost-effective services of a high standard in pursuit of satisfying our client’s requirements. VRD Design is responsive to the environment and we listen to our clients’ needs. Our designs are site relevant, functional, cost-effective and efficient. As regulations change, so do we; the constant research and investigations are all components of our service.
On budget, with great designs
VRD has earnt a reputation for being reliable, knowledgeable, responsive, and successful for delivering approvable architecture. We understand the constraints of budget, of locations, and of governmental bureaucracy. We use our extensive knowledge to create the best possible outcomes for our client.
THE MOST COMMON LOCATIONS WE SERVICE
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WHO ARE WE?
Robert Valk
OWNER & Managing director
As the director of VRD, Robert has worked for almost 40 years in the industry by drafting and designing in Canberra and the surrounding regions.
He started designing ships, then drawing renovations for friends and family, then started VR Drafting Services in 1980 which is now VRD design.
Rob has 3 children who have their own businesses and his wife Deb helps with the bookkeeping in the office.
Matthew Lippiatt-sidman
Registered ArchitecT NUMBER #2497.
Matthew Graduated from the University of Canberra in 2008 with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Architecture and a Masters of Architecture.
Matt has been a part of VRD Design since 2006 designing in Canberra and the surrounding region commercially and residential work.
Matt has two beautiful children, one boy and one girl, 2 Labradors and he has designed his own home.