Testimonials

Ian & Larissa Menzies

‘Working with Peter Donn of donArc Consulting on the restoration of Macquarie House (corner of Church and Watt Streets, Newcastle) was nothing short of transformative. Put simply: without Peter, this project would not have come to fruition. Peter served as both our architect and project manager, acting as the vital conduit between us and the builders. His extraordinary attention to detail and ability to find smart, practical solutions kept the project moving seamlessly. He is an exceptional communicator who engages effortlessly with stakeholders at every single level, keeping everyone flawlessly aligned with the program, meticulously verifying payment claims, and mastering every technical nuance of the job. What sets donArc Consulting apart is the personal experience: when you work with them, you get Peter; not an inexperienced cadet. Peter isn't an architect who stays behind a desk; he is proficient, down-to-earth, and is prepared to crawl around the site, get his hands dirty and know the site intimately. Always available, patient, and generous with his time and ideas, Peter is a humble, honest, and truly kind individual with a great sense of humour. He cares deeply about his clients and consistently strives for the absolute best outcome.  Having worked with him on several other projects since, we wouldn't even consider using another architect. Peter and his service are outstanding! We cannot recommend him highly enough.. ‘

Peter Galvin, Director, Getting To Next

‘It’s a rarity to come across an architect with such meticulous attention to detail. Donn Architects’ thorough analysis of both site conditions and client requirements provided a platform for highly detailed documents and in turn, clear instruction for the day to day construction activities of the builder. This saved both time and cost and was a significant factor in achieving the high quality result in our office renovation project.  For those seeking an architect that provides significant value through detailed analysis and documentation I would strongly recommend Donn Architects to you. ‘

Denis Byron - Denis Byron Consulting

‘I have worked professionally with Peter Donn over a number of years on a variety of projects. These projects ranged from small developments up to multi- million-dollar developments. In all projects, Peter exhibited a very practical and ethical approach to his work. His attention to detail and his willingness to work with all parties to achieve a desired outcome are exceptional. I would recommend Peter for his professionalism and pragmatic approach.‘