Zand Design Studio · Sydney
Sydney architects for residential & commercial projects.
Your site, your priorities and your goals guide the design from the outset.
We design custom homes, duplexes, townhouses, apartment buildings and commercial spaces across Sydney and NSW. Each project begins with understanding the land, its surroundings and the people who will use it.
Our team connects architectural design with design management and project management, helping you work through feasibility, design options, approval documentation and consultant coordination with a clear direction.
Start with the site.
Explore the brief, site conditions and planning constraints before committing to a design direction.
Make space work better.
Consider layouts, daylight, privacy and materials together to create spaces that feel right and function well.
Bring the details together.
Develop the drawings and coordinate consultant inputs to support approvals and construction planning.
Selected work
Selected architectural projects.
Explore a selection of residential, duplex and multi-residential projects across Sydney and NSW.
Our expertise
Architecture services in Sydney.
From individual homes to apartment buildings and commercial spaces, we develop architectural solutions around your site, your priorities and the people who will use them.
Residential architecture
Custom homes, renovations and extensions shaped around everyday living, natural light and the character of your site.
Duplex & townhouses
Site-specific dual occupancy and townhouse design, balancing privacy, access, outdoor space and your development objectives.
Multi-residential
Apartment and multi-unit developments that bring together liveability, site efficiency and a considered response to their surroundings.
Commercial architecture
Workplaces, retail and commercial environments designed around your operations, business identity and the people using them.
NDIS & aged care
Accessible housing and accommodation design with thoughtful attention to independence, comfort and the needs of residents and providers.
Interior architecture
Considered layouts, materials and interior details that connect your architectural vision with the way a space feels and functions.
From Site Feasibility to Architectural Documentation
Our architectural process is structured to resolve the most important decisions early, before significant time and budget are committed to detailed design. From understanding your site to preparing construction documentation, each stage builds clearly on the last.
Initial Consultation
We begin by understanding your site, project brief, budget, priorities and the outcome you want to achieve.
Site & Planning Review
We assess the site, planning controls, opportunities, constraints and the most appropriate direction for the project.
Concept Design
Layout, orientation, building form, circulation and architectural character are developed into a clear design direction.
Design Development & Approvals
The preferred concept is refined and developed around the relevant planning and approval requirements.
Construction Documentation
Detailed architectural drawings and documentation are prepared to communicate the design clearly for construction.
Construction Phase Support
Where required, our team remains involved during construction to help maintain the architectural intent.
Architecture for Property Developers in Sydney
A successful development starts well before the first concept drawing. Understanding what a site can realistically accommodate can influence project yield, planning risk, design efficiency and the overall viability of a development.
Zand Design works with developers and landowners across Sydney on duplex, townhouse, apartment and multi-residential projects, bringing architectural design and early development thinking together from the outset.
Designing With the Site, Not Against It.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Zand Design is based in North Sydney and works on residential, multi-residential and commercial projects across Sydney and selected areas of NSW.
We work across custom homes, luxury residences, duplexes, townhouses, multi-residential developments, commercial projects, NDIS/SDA housing and interior architecture.
Yes, we work with clients worldwide. Initial consultations, design development, and project coordination can all be handled remotely.
Timelines vary depending on project size and complexity. A typical residential design may take 2–6 weeks for concept development, while larger or more detailed projects can take several months.
Project fees are based on factors such as site size, design complexity, level of detail required, and overall project scope. A tailored quote is provided after the initial consultation.
Yes, revisions are included during the design process to ensure the final outcome aligns with your vision and requirements.
Simply contact us through the website or enquiry form. We will schedule an initial consultation to discuss your project goals and requirements.