4 | TorrenBell Building Design Before establishing the practice, Torren gained some hands-on knowledge of the construction industry through part time work as a carpenter. That experience has enabled him to work closely with builders and tradesmen, and helped him better understand design and documentation when he struck out on his own. Initially, most of Torren’s work was small, low-cost housing projects, carports and deck extensions. He won’t shy away from doing that kind of work today, but now you are much more likely to find him working on larger, more detailed projects. A POSITIVE OUTLOOK “The company is called Torren Bell Building Design, and clients deal with Torren Bell the entire way through,” Torren says, describing what sets his firm apart. “I’m not running a large practice, nor do I want to run a large practice,” he explains. “I don’t want to just turn projects out. I want to be involved as much as I can, because I’m quite passionate about what I put my name to.” Torren says most clients appreciate that personal attention, because it helps ensure their project reflects their goals. It also helps reduce the inevitable stress that comes with any building endeavour. “Clients have my mobile number, and they know they can getme anytime if there’s an issue – or even if they have an idea they
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