The Rapid Review
Stop wondering and find out how your floor plan can be better! See solutions come to life with sketches and real-time audio description in this 20 minute live recording. Sarah will respond directly to your questions with architectural insight.
Get professional answers on improving storage, layout flow, orientation, stairs, room sizes, bathroom and kitchen layout, door locations… all topics are on the table.
Only $397 +GST for a totally unique and personal product!
Due to State and Territory regulations, the Rapid Review is not currently available for projects in Queensland. We apologise for any inconvenience.
No jargon. No stress. No calendar bookings.
Just direct, expert advice from a friendly, registered architect that helps you move forward feeling more confident and excited about your future home.
With the Rapid Review you can get a real-time review of your current floor plan from Sarah, the founder of Architect GP. She will provide practical suggestions to improve your home’s flow, function, sustainability, and address your key concerns. And it’s under $400.
The Rapid Review is all about enabling you, to feel confident in the feedback to give to your design team.
Here’s how it works
Step 1
Send us your current floor plan and your top three concerns.
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I’ll record a real-time 20-min video where I walk through the design suggestions, giving you practical, inspiring suggestions for improvement.
Step 3
The video will be available to you within 5 business days. It’s yours to watch again and again.
Step 4
You'll walk away with clear, confident ideas you can consider in your own time, and then give directly to your design team.
You deserve better than "it looks good to me" or “close enough”.
Do you know the work of Amelia Lee, Undercover Architect? She says “Not all designers or architects who provide review services are happy to work this way, so that’s something to consider when sourcing your external professional.” Well guess what? Sarah is happy to work this way and she wants to put architectural advice at everyone’s fingertips.
Until we found Sarah I was literally in tears of worry. It was such a relief to have her knowledge and expertise to guide us. Libby, Melbourne
I appreciated hearing your views & ideas. I love what you're doing! Rachel, Brisbane
This is a testament to [Sarah’s] realism, lack of pushiness and general helpful attitude… the opposite of what we experienced with other architects. Steven, Sydney
Check out Zach’s journey
Our Rapid Review service delivers practical, high-impact design recommendations that elevate the way you live in your home. Each suggestion is illustrated directly on your plan, making it easy to visualise the benefits – and just as easy to share with your draftsperson, builder or architect for the next step. In Zach’s case, a few clever adjustments made a big difference to the overall functionality and feel of his home.
Movable screens were added to the west-facing windows to shield the home from harsh afternoon sun. The best part? The stunning view is still front and centre – the screens can slide away for winter warmth and morning light, while adding a beautiful architectural touch.
Reconfiguring the laundry created direct access from both the kitchen and the garden, effectively functioning as a “wet” butler’s pantry.
By pulling bedroom doors slightly into the hallway, the rooms themselves gained generous space, while also making way for a new linen cupboard.
Relocating the garage access door just 300mm all it took to unlock space for a full wall of internal storage and a naturally lit mudroom.
Reworking the master suite layout to reduced the midnight trek to the loo and improved robe access from a shared space.
Each recommendation brought greater flow, privacy and practicality to Zach’s design – clear, tangible improvements that can be acted on right away.
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FAQs
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Once you’ve purchased the Rapid Review, you’ll receive a link to a short form where you can describe your top three concerns and upload your floor plan to the Architect GP portal. After reviewing this information, Sarah will record a 20-minute video in real time, walking through your plan, marking it up, and offering clear, practical suggestions to improve it. It’s a simple, effective process that gives you the benefit of professional architectural insight without needing to coordinate a meeting or wait weeks for feedback.
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After purchasing the Rapid Review, you’ll receive an email with a secure link to upload your floor plan or current design drawings. You’ll also be guided through a simple form to outline your top three concerns. These can range from big-picture issues like layout and sustainability to more specific concerns like windows, floor coverings, or joinery. The more context you provide, the more targeted and helpful Sarah’s feedback will be.
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The Rapid Review gives you a downloadable 20-minute video in which Sarah’s hands and voice walk you through your design in real time. She’ll offer direct, professional feedback focused on your specific concerns, while also drawing attention to additional opportunities or issues she identifies based on her architectural experience. While the format is deliberately focused and not exhaustive, it delivers real, actionable suggestions to improve your floor plan and align your design more closely with your goals.
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The Rapid Review costs $397 +gst. Payment is processed securely through the Stripe payment system. Once your payment is confirmed, you’ll receive an email with all the next steps, including how to submit your drawings and concerns.
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All Rapid Reviews are delivered within five business days. If you require feedback sooner than this, please get in touch and Sarah will do her best to find a solution. Architect GP believes that everyone deserves timely, thoughtful design advice when they need it most.
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As this is a targeted and rapid service, it does not include follow-up questions after the video is delivered. However, Architect GP’s mission is to make architectural services more accessible and transparent. Please explore our website to find other services that offer short calls, zoom, or additional support options with Sarah.
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Absolutely. This service is designed specifically for homeowners who are already working with a draftsperson or designer. At Architect GP, it’s common to hear from clients who feel unsupported during the process—like they’re being asked questions they don’t feel qualified to answer. The Rapid Review provides a fresh perspective and the insight you need to guide your next steps. Architect GP isn’t here to take over the process, but to empower you to give informed feedback and make the best decisions for your home.
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The answer is yes, but any architects must adhere to the highest ethical standards when engaging with another architect’s work. The Rapid Review is designed to work alongside your current design process, and as such Sarah will always defer to the advice of your incumbent architect. They have greater depth of knowledge of your circumstances.
In this situation the role of the Rapid Review is expressly to coach you, the client, in being able to give the very best feedback to your architect. Many homeowners find that having an independent perspective from a different architect helps clarify their own priorities and raises ideas that may not have been articulated yet. This review should not interfere with your existing design relationship, rather it is to equip you with greater insight to ask better questions and make more confident decisions.
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The Rapid Review is not a full redesign service. It is a focused, expert review of your current floor plan and design. Sarah will suggest practical improvements to areas like layout, functionality, sustainability, and more, but always based on your existing design. If you’re looking at a more comprehensive redesign, Architect GP has other services and workshops more suitable to your needs.
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You’ll be working directly with Sarah Hobday-North, a registered architect (Vic) and the founder of Architect GP. Sarah graduated with a Masters of Architecture from the University of Melbourne in 2007 and is also a qualified secondary school teacher. She has worked in Melbourne and overseas in the fields of urban design, education design, and residential architecture. Sarah also teaches at Monash University in sustainable design and building performance, and at the University of Melbourne in human environment relations. She collaborates directly with builders in her own practice and is known for pragmatic, practical, and delightful design solutions.
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Yes, absolutely! The suggestions from the Rapid Review can and should be taken back to your own design team for proper integration into your project. The goal is to empower you to give excellent feedback and to articulate thoughtful solutions to design challenges your team may not have addressed. This is about giving you both the ideas and the language to manage your own design process confidently.
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Sarah and the Architect GP team are committed to providing thoughtful, high-quality advice in every Rapid Review. If, for any reason, you feel that the review hasn’t addressed your concerns effectively, you’re encouraged to get in touch. Architect GP values constructive feedback and, where appropriate, may offer clarification or additional suggestions to ensure you feel supported and confident in your next steps.