"I worked with Darren, Winston and the team on a new custom home construction in Eastwood as the project Architect & Interior Designer. They were extremely professional, organised and committed to doing their very best. They exceeded all my expectations and whenever there were problems they were there to work out the best possible solution for the design and for the clients, putting themselves last and doing everything they could to achieve the best outcome. I could not recommend them more to any clients looking at renovating or building a new home or investment property."

"As the work on our two new units is effectively finished, and we will be departing for Canada shortly, I wanted to take the occasion to thank you on behalf of the owners of Kincoppal and the former members of the strata committee executive who were closely involved with the project from the early days.

As a general comment, I would have to say that you were always a pleasure to work with. Your openness, honesty and good humour were much appreciated by all.

Your online construction management system was extremely helpful in monitoring progress without having to interrupt your work onsite, or the architect. This was particularly helpful to me during my absences in Canada in both 2020 and 2021 which turned out to be much longer than anticipated due to covid related travel problems.

I must say that your strengths, and the benefits of working with you, really came to the fore when all the consequences of the pandemic set in. You were very fair and accommodating in coming to an agreement on sharing the costs of the initial shutdown.

Your commitment to the job in the face of material shortages and delays, as well as shortages of workers and subcontractors was very impressive. You were always finding a way of getting things done rather than making excuses.

In the end, when delays couldn’t be avoided and the demands and behaviour of the client group not always reasonable, you maintained your standards in providing an excellent product. This in spite of serious cost and schedule pressures you were facing. No contractor I have ever worked with would have remained as committed as you did."

"Magico Constructions recently completed a project in Elizabeth Bay that was designed by atarchitecture.com.au with outstanding results. Despite some rather complex site constraints and other political challenges, Magico persisted to the end. They certainly have a winning combination with Darren's tenacious attention to the paperwork & project administration and Winston's nowledge & experience on site. They are both willing do whatever it takes to get the job done, even if it means getting in themselves and getting grubby in amongst 150 years' worth of dust & grime!

Magico's attention to detail and their ability to see the big picture holds them in good stead amongst their peers. Their cooperative nature and hassle-free approach to problem solving is a welcome relief in the construction industry.

I have no hesitation in recommending Winston & Darren and indeed we are already in discussions for the next couple of projects."

“I have worked with Winston Zhou in the delivery of a high quality and significant residential project for an exciting client.

Winston is a builder who seeks to actively engage with the consultant team. He does not work remotely, he is a problem solver and wants to drive solutions that respects the designer’s intent in order not to compromise on the outcome.

Winston brough to the project a wealth of experience across all aspects of the construction phase. Like all great builders he was always thinking three or four steps ahead. The end result was never out of his mind.

I found Winston to be most passionate about his work and about achieving great outcomes for his Clients. He is a person of integrity, who has a strong work ethic and great personality that makes working with him a delight.”

“For KAS Architects, we believe the success of a project depends largely on how well the contractor understands the design intentions and how closely they can align with the visions of the designer and developer. Through a perfect blend of youthful energy and proven experience. Magico has consistently shown their willingness to listen and collaborate to realise our design objectives.

The design process has been efficient and rewarding. Our studio discussions have always been productive as both Darren and Winston would often provide options to improve on the design whilst being sensitive to other project parameters, ie. cost, approval, timeframe. They also perceive projects in their entirety from concept design to post-construction.

As is the case with one of our commercial fitouts where Magico has proposed a very practical and cost-effective way to reinstate the tenancy back to its original state at the end of the lease. This may not be apparent tot many contractors so we really appreciate their understanding of the project’s life cycle beyond completion and the attention to planning and details.”

“I have worked with Darren and Winston on a number of tenders recently and have found them to be thorough and detailed. They communicate well, understand arrangements and are prompt to answer queries.

The site inspections reveal an excellent construction knowledge, compliance and regulation. This is only achieved after many years of experience. What attracts me to Darren and Winston is they have a desire to achieve quality constructions outcomes and are proud of their past projects.”

“Darren and the team at Magico Constructions are a breath of fresh air in the building industry. He is Professional and has an attention to detail and systemised approach that few could compare to. In all my dealings with Darren, I have found him to act with Integrity and Honesty – whether it be simple like returning a phone call when he promised or delivering key outcomes. I would happily recommend Darren and the team for any building project.”

“ We couldn’t fault our experience renovating with Winston and his team. Winston takes absolute ownership and pride in the quality of his work and that is shown in the end product – high quality finishes, within quote estimates and on time. We particularly enjoyed Winston’s open and transparent communication style which made the experience even more enjoyable.”

“Magico Constructions completed and extensive renovation to our home and I can honestly say that my husband and I wwere thrilled with result. Magico Constructions took full responsibility and worked to our contract in both bost and time. Winston was east to communicate with, his workmanship was exceptional and nothing was too much trouble.”

“After the successful completion of our first project with Magico Constructions, we are already planning our next project together and are happy to work with them again in the future.

The success of a construction project is largely dependent on the personality and business culture of all the members of the construction team. Whilst the drawings, specification and other documents describe what has to be built, assembling the right team is crucial to how it can be built. With Magico there is a very positive, proactive, accurate and organised operation that keeps the client fully informed on all aspects of the project at all times. There is confidence that the project is managed properly.

We always look for companies where the directors are engaged and leading the operations. They will have a stronger desire for a successful project for all parties. This connection is evident in the Magico team having a great pride in their work.

We are happy to recommend them for similar projects.”

“We’ve dealt with Magico on numerous occasions. They’ve always been fantastic to work with. Particularly, the team is highly knowledgeable and are a great course of knowledge when it comes to the industry. This experience translates to their ability to propose innovative solutions to complex problems which ends up saving a lot of time, effort and money long term.”

“What a pleasure to be working with Darren and Winston! Prompt, friendly, professional – and always interested to create the best outcome for all – I highly recommend working with Magico Constructions’ team.”

“Darren and his team are clear leaders in their field. Darren has all the traits that are the most needed to be on top of your game as a builder; he is honest, reliable, knowledgeable and professional. I would highly recommend Darren for anyone looking to complete their next building project!”

“Darren is an absolute gentleman of the construction industry and is a though leader in his own right. Darren has a knack for making very complex concepts very straight forward and goes above and beyond to provide his clients with a peace of mind. I can highly recommend Darren and Magico Constructions.”

“Darren is an exceptional builder with a key eye for the detail, and passion for the new and innovative. He is always education himself in the construction arena trying to discover the greatest way to achieve positive results. His, dedication and love for building stands him apart from the rest. I highly recommend him!”