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mcintoshmarzec
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
29out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 5 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 5
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say21.4 of 60
Independent checks6 of 30
Track record1.3 of 10
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- Ways to reach them4 of 4
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 6
- Registered company details0 of 6
- Photos of their work0 of 10
- Industry recognition2 of 4
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Independent recognition
Awards & recognition
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Source-listed gallery
1 photoPhotos listed on Houzz
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz5 reviews · 5.0 avg
Sources
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Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
For 20 years, McIntosh Marzec Architect have been industry leaders in prestige residential home design & architecture. Karlene Marzec has worked with some of Australia's most illustrious Architects, and brings forth a wealth of experience from a diverse range of backgrounds including; retail store design (Hames Sharley), residential architecture (David Howe) and administration of school and government projects (Loftus Walker Hewitt). By combining time tested process with award winning innovation, McIntosh Marzec Architect have provided architectural services that exceed expectation at the most prestigious level. Karlene Marzec is a fully qualified and accredited architect. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture (Honours) from the University of Western Australia (1994).
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Is mcintoshmarzec a legitimate business?
mcintoshmarzec has 5 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about mcintoshmarzec?
mcintoshmarzec has 5 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.
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Has mcintoshmarzec won any awards?
mcintoshmarzec holds 1 independent award, including Best of Houzz winner (2017). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
