Your Experience

"For my family’s beach house we engaged Rob Mills for several reasons, not least of which were his experience building along the Australian coastline and his proven ability to successfully gain council approvals. I found Rob to offer real value for money with his fees, not only through his town planning expertise but through the way he tailored the design to suit both our needs and the surrounding landscape. That’s why this house has a true sense of ‘belonging’. At every step, I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Rob and his team. They are respectful, available and – importantly – always willing to listen. We are thrilled with the outcome."

"We met with several architects, and what impressed us most about Rob was his personal approach. He took the time to understand how we wanted to live, then he designed our home from there. From the first sketches, we were part of every decision along the way. The entire process was very collaborative and empowering. The RMA team embodies the same dedication and approachable style as Rob himself. Communication is seamless, friendly, and consistent, making the process enjoyable from start to finish. It’s a workplace where creativity thrives, and where every interaction feels collaborative and genuinely supportive. We had absolute trust in RMA from day one. It’s been a rewarding journey, and we’re extremely proud of the result. Perhaps the greatest sign I can give of our satisfaction is that we have re-engaged Rob to design our beach house. Once again, he’s taken the time to understand how we live at the beach and how the home will interact with the coastal environment. It’s a different style of living and a different mindset – but we have every confidence RMA will deliver."

"I have known Rob Mills for 10 years now. He designed my home in Toorak. Rob Mills is my architect of choice. He delivers. He thinks. He is innovative. He is intelligent. He is brilliant. He designed my home for me, not for himself. Rob understands people. He has that empathy you always hope an architect has. Rob Mills has that positive attitude towards design that gives you the confidence that what will be delivered will be extraordinary. As I write these words, I am sitting at my kitchen bench, which comfortably holds ten stools. I am looking outside through an expanse of glass facing North and West, covering 15 metres in length with a floor-to-ceiling height of more than four metres. It is both tranquil and inspiring; I could not be anywhere more wonderful. I believe in Rob Mills as an extraordinary architect and a wonderful human being."

"In early 2015 RMA took on the project of working with me on the modernization and renovation of my home. From our initial meeting where Rob was gleaming from me as to what I wanted from the house I knew that we would work well together to achieve the outcome that I sort for this beautiful home. Rob understood that I would have firm opinions on many things, and it was this that I wanted to be challenged to ensure that we achieved the best outcome both for the house but of course also for the owners/my family. Rob achieved this in all ways bringing together a team that worked to achieve a fabulous outcome. The result I would say is the best 1880s house in the state in terms of beauty and function which is equipped with all that someone living in 2020 could want! The attention to the finest detail was maintained throughout by the team at RMA and walking through the house today years after its completion it is that detail that continues to give so much enjoyment and pleasure day after day. I look forward to my next project on the Mornington Peninsula."

"Building a house is a very personal thing. Using the right architect is essential because you are involved in the process for a long time, and need to be comfortable and work well with the architect. The difference between a good house and a great house is very much dependent on the skills, foresight, and interpretation of your likes and dislikes by your architect. We have used Rob Mills to design a home for our family three times. We have also had the misfortune to start to use other architects. So we feel that we are highly qualified to understand what constitutes GREAT ARCHITECTURE. Working with Rob has been a pleasure. He continually surprises us with changes that he feels will improve things, even after we have said we are OK with the design. His attention to detail is outstanding and his interpretation of our needs has been incredible. We can say, without a shadow of doubt, we have loved the experience of working with Rob on the project and love the results. Every day, when we come home, we feel the immense pleasure that great design and beautiful architecture gives you. We are so proud of the house and get great joy when we get compliments from friends and visitors."