John Fielding and the team at Bellevarde build arguably the finest architectural homes in Australia. When John built our house and became a friend, we discovered that he doesn’t like to talk about such things—but that his clients and their architects do.

This website recounts my conversations with the clients and architects of virtually every house John has built in the last twenty-odd years, including ours in 1994. As you will read, all of them greatly enjoyed the building experience.

If you are contemplating building an architect-designed house I believe you will find the comments both interesting and useful.

In other sections you’ll discover details about Bellevarde’s building principles and disciplines; how they like to forge strong involvement with client and architect in the building process; and their commitment to maintaining your home for as long as you wish. You will also get to meet John and the Bellevarde team.

As a bonus, please enjoy the photos of some of Australia’s most beautiful homes.

I hope these insights are of help in making your decision.

Hugh Spencer