Beach Street - Coogee

St Pauls

Maroubra Road

Murray Street

St. Marks

Macleay Str

Watson Bay

Maroubra

Young St

Alisson Road

Scott St

Budd St

About us

ASA Architects is an innovative Sydney-based architectural firm providing our clients with the highest quality of design and service.
The practice is focused on providing design excellence coupled with a contemporary modernist design approach and strong environmental principles. The philosophy of ecologically sustainable and passive design underpins all our built works.  
As a boutique practice, we are able to provide our clients with the added attention to detail needed for creating intricate and finely detailed building projects.  
We understand that each project offers a unique set of conditions that can be enhanced, embodied and extended through a collaboration process with our clients to create truly inspired architecture.
Our architecture provides an atemporal architecture quality inspired through the creative use of setting, space, light, and form.  
Our commitment is to provide all our clients, regardless of project size or budget, with the highest quality of design and service. 
We provide clients with a complete architectural service, from sketch design, Site suitability and feasibility analysis, Development applications (DA Approvals), Construction Drawings and Specifications, Interior Design, through to project management and site administration.
Our portfolio ranges from commercial, industrial, apartment, townhouse buildings, schools, luxury houses, and residential alterations and additions. We have extensive specialist experience with multi-unit developments, commercial and industrial projects. 
We have worked throughout Australia and have extensive experience and knowledge of all Greater Sydney’s council areas. 
We welcome your inquiry and make ourselves available to meet with prospective clients for a free informal consultation.

Services we offer

Feasibility & Fast-Track Advisory

▶ Site Analysis and Yield Studies
We assess your property’s zoning, land size, setbacks and design controls to uncover its full development potential and optimal yield. This helps you avoid wasting time and money pursuing a concept that doesn’t meet planning or market expectations. With the right data upfront, you gain a clear roadmap to maximise returns and make confident development decisions.
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▶ Zoning and Planning Advice
We interpret complex local and state planning controls to guide you on what you can build and where. This avoids costly redesigns, unexpected DA refusals, and delays due to non-compliance. Our insights ensure you move forward quickly with designs aligned to zoning regulations.
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▶ Pre-DA Concept Designs
We develop strategic concept designs that align with council expectations and can be presented in Pre-DA meetings. This avoids starting formal approvals with designs that face pushback or delay. It gives you a head start, de-risking the DA process with clear, early-stage alignment.
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▶ Duplex & Multi-Unit Feasibility Reports
We provide development potential assessments for duplex, triplex, or multi-unit configurations tailored to your site. This avoids committing to land with poor yield or misaligned zoning. You gain assurance that your investment supports the type and scale of development you’re targeting.
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▶ Cost-Sensitive Design Advice
We apply smart architectural thinking to create cost-effective designs that maximise visual impact and floor area efficiency. This avoids overdesigned spaces that strain budgets or complicate construction. Our process helps you balance great design with practical, budget-conscious decisions.
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End-to-End Development Design Packages

▶ Architectural Design for Duplex / Townhouse / Apartments
We design bespoke homes and multi-residential projects that respond to site constraints, planning rules, and your market strategy. This avoids cookie-cutter plans that underperform in resale or require multiple revisions. Instead, you get a buildable, desirable product that adds real value.
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▶ CDC-Compliant Architectural Documentation
We produce fast-track plan sets for private certifier approval under the NSW Housing Code, bypassing council. This avoids delays caused by slow DA processes or missing compliance items. You benefit from quicker turnaround and greater control of your timeline.
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▶ Development Application (DA) Documentation
Our full DA documentation package includes architectural plans, statements of environmental effects, shadow diagrams, and everything your council needs. This avoids incomplete or non-compliant submissions that lead to RFIs or rejections. Your DA journey becomes faster, smoother and more predictable.
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▶ Construction Certificate (CC) Documentation
We prepare detailed documentation and technical specifications ready for CC lodgement and tendering. This avoids delays in construction caused by missing technical details or certifier hold-ups. You move from approval to build phase with everything in hand and zero surprises.
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▶ Internal Joinery & FF&E Design
We design custom joinery and select finishes that elevate functionality and appeal across kitchens, bathrooms and living spaces. This avoids generic layouts and low-value fitouts that turn off buyers. Instead, you add a layer of sophistication that sets your development apart.
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▶ 3D Visualisation & Marketing Plans
We create photorealistic renders and clean, branded marketing floorplans for off-plan sales and investor presentations. This avoids weak or unconvincing marketing that limits pre-sales. High-quality visuals help generate interest and secure deals faster.
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Sustainable & Value-Driven Design Consultation

▶ Net-Zero & Passive Solar Design
We design with passive solar orientation, insulation, and natural ventilation to reduce energy use and create comfortable interiors. This avoids overheating, overreliance on mechanical systems, and non-compliance with ESD targets. Your builds become low-maintenance, energy-efficient and market-ready.
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▶ Low-Embodied Carbon Material Selection
We specify materials that are durable, low in embodied carbon, and locally sourced where possible. This avoids high lifecycle costs or unsustainable sourcing that harms your ESG profile. You achieve more sustainable developments without sacrificing build quality.
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▶ Sustainable Development Strategy Report
We prepare sustainability reports aligned with council ESD requirements, helping you meet BASIX and other planning regulations. This avoids DA knockbacks due to missing or vague sustainability targets. Our strategy reports support your approvals and future-proof your project.
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▶ Smart Sustainable Design on a Budget
We apply energy-saving design strategies that don’t rely on expensive tech or greenwashing. This avoids inflated construction budgets and delivers real savings and value. Even small-scale builds benefit from meaningful sustainable strategies.
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▶ Biophilic and Wellness-Focused Planning
We incorporate natural light, cross-ventilation, views, and greenery into your architectural layout. This avoids dark, stuffy or low-value interiors and creates homes that feel healthier, happier and more premium.
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