our story
We are Nest Built
At Nest Built, we offer a fresh and modern approach to architecture and building in Adelaide, designing renovations and extensions that transform the way you experience your home. We consider it a privilege to be invited into your home and to collaborate on ideas and inspirations, ultimately creating spaces that truly resonate with your lifestyle.
Driven by details, we believe your home should be a true reflection of you, crafted in the distinctive Nest Built style. Problem-solving is at the core of our work; we are adaptive and responsive to challenges, always seeking solutions that benefit the project.
We pride ourselves on establishing trust and rapport, and love the collaborative process with our clients. Whether this is your first project, or you are an experienced renovator, we work closely with you from initial concepts through the design phase to the finished build. At Nest Built, your vision becomes our mission, resulting in a home that is not only beautiful but also deeply personal and functional.
Chris Saracino
Operations Manager
With over 17 years in the building industry and an unrivalled eye for detail, our Operations Manager, Chris, leads the Nest Built team offsite. He thrives on collaborating with all stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of a project.
Chris liaises with the design, estimating and construction teams along with our trades and suppliers. He takes great pride in assisting clients throughout the pre-construction and on-site process, always ensuring high quality outcomes. An excellent problem solver, Chris always seeks to find the best solution considering budget, time and design outcome.
Tom Brown
Senior Project Manager
With over 20 years’ experience in the building industry, Tom heads up the site team as our Senior Project Manager.
Tom plays a crucial role in overseeing and coordinating the construction phase of every project and he ensures a successful delivery within the scope, budget, and schedule.
Not only does he co-ordinate our trades, but loves to get on the tools himself, and you will most likely see him lending trades a hand or tidying the worksite.
Polite, professional, and with a high attention to detail, Tom tackles everything with energy, enthusiasm, and a smile on his face.
Eloise Riggs
Project Coordinator
Eloise brings an abundance of customer service and project experience to the Nest team.
A lover of great design, Eloise views the home as the ultimate place of hospitality and is passionate about spaces that are warm and inviting for both those who live there, and their guests.
You will meet Eloise from the very beginning of your Nest Built journey and then throughout the entire design and build process. She ensures regular and seamless communication and management of your project and strives to keep things on track.
Zelda Gleeson
Architect
Zelda, our registered architect, brings her expertise in both architectural and interior design to the Nest Built team.
She is passionate about collaborating with clients to create personalised and functional spaces that reimagine and utilise the full potential of existing areas, whether it’s a small-scale renovation or a larger addition.
Zelda loves the design and construct approach of Nest, as it enables her to collaborate with her team, trades, and clients from early in the project, until client handover.
Ben Moyle
Estimator
Ben contributes a wealth of experience to our team, having dedicated 15 years to the Financial Services industry since completing his education. He holds both a Certificate III in Financial Services and a Certificate IV in Banking Services.
Ben’s journey with Nest Built began in a dual role, balancing on-site labouring with office administration. This hands-on experience allowed him to gain a comprehensive understanding of our business operations. Now a full-time Estimator, Ben thrives in his role, particularly enjoying the collaborative process with our design team, our on-site team as well as with the skilled tradespeople, and our valued clients.
Damien Polkinghorne
Site Foreman
Damien is a seasoned professional with a background in construction that dates to 2001. Damien began his journey in the industry working for a small landscaping company, where he quickly developed a keen eye for detail and a strong work ethic. In 2003, he founded his own landscaping company, successfully running it for five years. Damien shifted his focus to carpentry, embarking on an apprenticeship that allowed him to hone his skills further.
Since then, Damien has dedicated himself to working with smaller building companies, specialising in 2nd fix carpentry—a role that perfectly complements his passion for precision and fine detail. What Damien enjoys most about working with Nest is the collaborative team environment. He values the opportunity to work closely with both clients and contractors, ensuring every project results in spaces that clients absolutely love.
