Custom Design

Custom Design

Custom design means your home is created for you — your requirements, your lifestyle, and the way you want to live. It’s your chance to include the things that matter most to you and your family, and to shape spaces around how you truly want to use them.

Just as importantly, we design for performance. A high-performing home is well insulated, thoughtfully oriented, and built with quality materials that improve comfort year-round. We prioritise good airflow and ventilation, double glazing, and effective extraction where needed — all to support stable indoor temperatures, fresh air, and a healthier living environment.

Because when a home performs well, it feels better to live in. That’s why performance is part of our custom design process from the start: creating a comfortable, efficient, and healthy place for you and your family to enjoy every day.

why choose us for Custom Design

When Ben Ockenden reviews your custom design, he brings over 25 years of hands-on construction experience across Perth and Western Australia. He knows what works in our climate, what adds lasting value, and how to avoid costly mistakes before they happen.

We don’t treat energy efficiency as an add-on. From day one, your design considers orientation, insulation, ventilation, and materials that keep your home comfortable year-round. As both designers and builders, we ensure your custom design is buildable, budget-conscious, and construction-ready — with no miscommunication between separate teams.

You’ll receive clear timelines, honest cost guidance, and transparent communication at every stage, from concept to completion.

How We Work

At Ockenden Group, our process is built around innovation, sustainability, and precision. We don’t just construct buildings—we create future-proof spaces that are energy-efficient, healthy, and built to last.

01

Listen & Understand

Every project begins with your vision. We take time to understand your needs, lifestyle, and sustainability goals. Whether it’s a new build, retrofit, or commercial project, we tailor our approach to you.

02

Design for Performance

As certified Passivhaus designers, we create buildings that prioritize comfort, energy efficiency, and low environmental impact. From airtightness to thermal performance, every detail is designed with sustainability in mind.

03

Plan with Modern Methods

We embrace Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)—including prefabrication, modular systems, and advanced digital modeling. This reduces waste, speeds up delivery, and ensures precision at every stage.

04

Build with Care

Using high-quality, sustainable materials, our skilled teams deliver construction that meets—and often exceeds—industry standards. Every element is built to maximize durability, performance, and long-term value.

05

Test & Assure

Before handover, we rigorously test and verify the building’s performance—airtightness, insulation, ventilation, and energy efficiency—so you can be confident it delivers as promised.

06

Support for the Future

Our relationship doesn’t end when the keys are handed over. We provide ongoing support, advice, and maintenance guidance to ensure your building performs at its best for years to come.

What We’ve Done

Recent Projects