Great design creates outstanding experiences that transform LIVES and business

value of design

Experiences like this are underpinned by considered decision making. This is ultimately what great design is. The process of considered decision making is Design management. It's the practice of applying management strategies and techniques to the design process to ensure that creative ideas are effectively developed and implemented.

It involves defining the challenge through a detailed brief, ideating solutions, overseeing the design and approvals process, coordinating with different teams, and ensuring that the final design meets the desired goals and objectives.

Have you ever been somewhere and thought WOW, they've considered everything !

The whole experience just seems seamless.

Staff are friendly, engaged and knowledgable. Things are where I need them and the communication allows me to relax and enjoy myself. There are surprise and delight moments where I've just thought - WOW !

Experiences like this don't happen consistently without effort - there's been investment in the design and it's not been left to chance.

I’m Claire and I specialise in developing and delivering exceptional travel experiences by addressing the challenge of harmonising efficiency, operational sustainability, environmental consciousness, and customer experience.

With a robust background in aviation, luxury resorts and adventure tourism, I've mastered the art of crafting seamless travel experiences, enhancing rural and coastal travel accommodation and curating sought after adventure ecotourism journeys.

I know what it takes to bring travel experiences to life in a way that ....

• surprises and delights you and your customers
  
• are efficient to operate
  
• are underpinned by sustainability
  
• drive loyalty, brand awareness and revenue
  

My approach seamlessly integrates efficiency and luxury, ensuring travellers not only navigate environments effortlessly but also immerse themselves in sustainable, top-tier ecotourism experiences. This professional journey has sharpened my expertise in creating travel encounters that prioritise both convenience and environmental responsibility, offering clients a unique blend of operational excellence and conscious exploration.

Reach out for an initial call to discover how I can add value to your project.

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“Claire was the vanguard for every sustainability aspect for the ecotourism projects from planning approvals, procurement, product delivery, energy supply and management, waste and wastewater treatment systems.

Throughout the delivery of these projects Claire demonstrated the enviable ability to distil the complex competing constraints of the approvals and procurement into clear concise project direction for the delivery team which maintained the integrity of the sustainability of the projects and the Client’s brief.

Claire is a talented Architect with a keen eye for detail and a strong project delivery ethic with a pragmatic appreciation of the practicalities of delivering bespoke sustainable projects.

Claire’s credentials in sustainable eco tourism project delivery are borne in the successful delivery and operation of the Scenic Rim trail camps and in the delivery of a shovel ready project at Bubbling Springs.”

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“Architects are expected to creative and innovative, but Claire’s innovation has extended far beyond design in delivering a series of high profile and unique travel experiences in complex and challenging environments.

Claire has a unique ability to collaborate with clients and operational staff to interpret expected customer service outcomes then work with design and construction professionals to deliver quality built environment solutions. Given a challenge she has an ability to quickly understand the issues and think laterally to find balanced business and creative customer focused solutions.”

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“We could not be more thrilled with our recent experience working with CBDM. Claire is clearly a highly skilled and experienced architect, but also a very good listener who connects authentically with her clients – she really ‘got us’ and our desired outcomes. This understanding was deeply reflected in the design concept Claire created for our project. The design is elegant, pragmatic and clever; to say we love it is an understatement and it suits us, the existing building and wider context perfectly. We thoroughly enjoyed working with Claire on this project and look forward to working with her again in the future. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a practical, down-to-earth architect that delivers great work.”

InnER CITY COTTAGE clients

bubbling springs campground

status: shOVEL READY

Key Project highlights:

• Regional Queensland Ecotourism project
• Overnight accommodation for up to 300 guests on the grounds of Hidden Vale Adventure Park in Grandchester, QLD
• First Australian onsite accommodation for a Mountain Bike and Hiking Trails Park
• 99 sites - mixture of glamping, accessible glamping tents, caravan, tent and bush tent sites with modern facilities including:
• Camp kitchens, Camp Lounge, Shower and Toilets, BBQs, Natureplay playground, Pump track, Trailhead and Bike wash facilities.
• Class A water treatment plant with use of treated water for irrigation
• Sustainable water management plan including rainwater capture, timed showers and treated rainwater for drinking
• Wildlife friendly design - endemic native plantings + lighting design to meet strict environmental controls
• Bushfire management plan and bushfire risk mitigating solutions
• Renewable energy - solar farm and batteries.

Imagery by Aspect Architecture

CBDM provided full design management services including:

• Led and documented workshops with key internal stakeholders
• Competitive market analysis and research
• Development of Product and Design Brief for business and specialist consultants
• Establishment of specialist consultant team
• Interior design and fit-out procurement
• Specialist consultant team management - Concept - Construction docs
• Client liaison and reporting
• Management of development and building approvals process
• Project communication and brand development
  

Client: Hiddenvale Adventure Park

Architect: Aspect Architecture

Landscape Architect: Plummer and Smith

Structural + Civil Design: Osborn Consulting

Hydraulic Design: Neil Blair and Associates

Wastewater Treatment Design: ENVR

Bushfire Consultant: Bushfire Risk Reducers

Construction Project Management: Carlingford Projects

Glamping Tents: Ecostructures Australia

Ecologist: Craig Miller Consulting

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los feliz

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guiding principle

open the door and see through to the garden......

layers and layers of green and blue; blue of the sky, blue of the ocean.

.....fresh air and breeze.

coffee, shared meals and cocktails -

in a sheltered nook or out on the edge.

The transformation of a 70s brick veneer home in Buderim to meet the future needs of the owners. New alterations and additions rearrange functions of the home to champion the view and northern aspect, frame existing garden vistas, spill new light green space and breezes into dark rooms and block the western summer sun.

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My thoughts on why design management is critical to a project's success

April 2023 by claire baguley

Design management is critical to project success for several reasons. First, it ensures that the project meets the needs and expectations of stakeholders. By aligning design decisions with project goals and objectives, design managers can ensure that the project meets the needs of both the client and end-users.

Second, design management helps to mitigate risk. By carefully planning and executing design activities, managers can identify potential issues and address them before they become major problems. This can save time and money and reduce the likelihood of project failure.

Third, design management fosters creativity and innovation. By encouraging collaboration and experimentation, design managers can help teams come up with new and better ideas. This can lead to more successful projects and better outcomes for everyone involved.

Finally, design management helps to ensure consistency and quality. By establishing standards and guidelines for design activities, managers can ensure that all work meets the same high level of quality. This can help to build a strong brand and reputation for the organisation, which can lead to more business and greater success in the long run.

Overall, design management is a critical element of project success. By ensuring that design decisions are aligned with project goals, mitigating risk, fostering creativity and innovation, and promoting consistency and quality, design managers can help to ensure that projects are successful and deliver value to stakeholders.

Could your project benefit from our extensive design management experience? Reach out for a chat - claire@cbdm.design

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my simple formula for project succesS

April 2023 by claire baguley

DEFINE

THE CHALLENGE in a

detailed brief

DESIGN

DEVELOP OPTIONS and evaluate against Brief

DEVELOP

preferred SOLUTION

DELIVER

bring it to LIFE

check back soon for further detail on each of these stages

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