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Designworx, Nelson residential design & drafting by Dirk Heffter

Practical residential design that works

Every successful building project begins with good design. At DesignWorx, we create residential designs that not only look great on paper but are practical to build, comfortable to live in and designed to perform for years to come.

Whether you're planning a new home, renovating an existing property or extending your family home, every project is backed by over 30 years of hands-on building experience. That practical knowledge allows us to create designs that are realistic, cost-effective and straightforward for builders to bring to life.

Every drawing is prepared by someone who has spent decades building houses.

More than house plans

Most designers understand how to draw a house.
We understand how to build one.

DesignWorx offers far more than residential design and architectural drawings. Every project is backed by decades of practical building experience, ensuring your plans are not only attractive but practical, cost-effective and straightforward to build.

We provide complete design solutions, including:

  • New home design
  • Renovations and extensions
  • Kitchen design
  • Custom stair design
  • Built-in furniture and interior joinery
  • Wardrobes and storage solutions
  • Building consent documentation
  • Minor variations and design amendments

3D design

See your home before it's built

Every project is developed in detailed 3D, allowing you to clearly visualise your future home before construction begins.

Our realistic 3D Presentations help you understand spaces, proportions, materials and finishes before construction starts, giving you greater confidence and helping avoid costly changes later.

Fast changes · Fewer delays

Fully integrated design & build

DESIGNWORX works alongside our construction company CRAFTWORX which includes interior joinery & design ENJOINERY, giving clients access to a complete design-and-build service for our clients in Nelson, Richmond, Stoke, Mapua, Motueka, Tasman & Marlborough.

Our joinery facility complements our building skills.
If something is needed a little bit different or special, we can do it ourselves.
Having our own joinery workshop also provides enormous flexibility. Custom kitchens, vanities,wardrobes and bespoke cabinetry can all be designed and manufactured in-house, giving clients greater freedom while reducing delays and unnecessary costs.

Our mission is simple:

To design homes that are beautiful because they function beautifully.

The advantages of everything under one roof

One experienced team from concept through to completion
Fast design changes during construction
Better communication between designer, builder and joinery workshop
More accurate estimating and budget control
Bespoke kitchens and joinery designed and built by the same team
Detailed 3D presentations before construction begins
Faster problem solving with fewer delays
Proven Craftworx workmanship and customer satisfaction

Whether you’re looking for professional architectural drawings, complete building consent documentation, or a seamless design-and-build experience, you’ll receive the same practical advice, personal service and commitment to quality.

An added benefit
Clients who choose Craftworx and/or Enjoinery to complete their project receive a 50% credit on their DesignWorx design fees.

It's our way of rewarding clients who choose to keep the entire project—from concept to completion—under one experienced team.

Designed by someone who has built homes.

When you work with DesignWorx, you're working with someone who understands both the drawing board and the building site.
Our designs are based on decades of practical construction knowledge, helping create homes that are:

✔ Attractive and functional
✔ Cost-effective to build
✔ Straightforward for builders to construct
✔ Easy to maintain
✔ Built to last

Every project is approached with one simple goal: to design homes that work.

Let's discuss your project

Whether you're planning a new home, renovation or extension, we'd love to hear about your ideas.

We offer an initial consultation to discuss your project, answer your questions and help you understand the next steps before any drawings begin.

Contact DesignWorx today