At the end of the Design Your Happy Place session with Jaison Grassato, you come away with practical direction — not just a vague next step. For homeowners across Wollongong, the Illawarra, the Sutherland Shire, and the Southern Highlands, this is the difference between knowing roughly what you want and understanding what your specific site and brief will realistically produce.
One of the main outcomes is a bespoke floor plan concept developed specifically for your block and brief. On a sloping Illawarra block it may mean a split-level layout stepping with the natural grade. On a narrow Sutherland Shire lot it may mean a design that maximises depth rather than width. On a flat Calderwood estate block it may mean a single-storey layout oriented to the outlook. The concept is always tied to the specific site — not selected from a catalogue.
You also receive high-definition 3D renders showing how the home may sit and feel on the land. For many clients, this is the point where the project starts to feel real. This is especially valuable when the site has features that affect the design — slope, views, street frontage, or outdoor space character.
Another key outcome is preliminary costing direction linked to the site and design response. EBG's project range is $700,000 to $2,000,000. The session helps establish where your project sits within that range before you commit to detailed design. This is not a fixed-price contract — it is a site-specific cost direction that gives you a clearer picture of viability before design costs escalate.
The session also gives you clarity around the approval pathway. Understanding whether a DA through Wollongong City Council or a CDC through a private certifier is likely for your project helps frame the next stage properly — including what the approval will cost, how long it may take, and what design decisions it will affect.
What do you receive at the end of the Design Your Happy Place session?
At the end of the $990 Design Your Happy Place session with Jaison Grassato you receive a bespoke floor plan concept, high-definition 3D renders, a preliminary cost range tied to your site conditions, and a DA or CDC approval pathway recommendation. The $990 is fully credited toward your build if you proceed.
How accurate is the preliminary costing from Design Your Happy Place?
The preliminary costing is site-specific and accounts for your block's slope, access, structural approach, and design direction. EBG's project range is $700,000 to $2,000,000. Contact Jaison Grassato on 0413 717 823.
What happens after the Design Your Happy Place session?
After the session the next step is typically concept design refinement, structural engineering, DA or CDC lodgement, and HIA contract preparation. Evolution Building Group manages the full process from the initial session through to handover.
Can I see examples of 3D renders from Design Your Happy Place?
Yes. Contact Jaison Grassato on 0413 717 823 or visit evolutionbuildinggroup.com.au/design-your-happy-place to see examples of previous concept renders for Illawarra, Sutherland Shire, and Southern Highlands projects.
The most practical first step for any custom home, knockdown rebuild, or dual occupancy project across the Illawarra, Sutherland Shire, Southern Highlands, or South Coast NSW is the $990 Design Your Happy Place session with Jaison Grassato. The session is fully credited toward your build if you proceed.
Book online: evolutionbuildinggroup.com.au/design-your-happy-place
Jaison Grassato — 0413 717 823