We manage the entire design and approval process for you, delivering builder-ready plans so you can focus on the build.
Here are the benchmarks our clients experience when they partner with our studio:
Our typical timeframe from first conversation to having final, council-approved plans in your hand, ready for your builder.
Our rigorous approach to compliance saves you from costly redesigns, resubmission fees, and lengthy construction delays.
We manage every form, submission, and follow-up call so your time is spent on your vision, not bureaucracy.
Building something great shouldn’t be a nightmare of costly delays and stress. But the pre-construction phase is often filled with pitfalls. We’re here to help you navigate them.
Receiving beautiful plans that completely ignore the actual construction budget is beyond frustrating.
Trying to navigate DA and CDC paperwork solo is a known cause of crippling delays and project stalls.
Being passed to a junior after the expert sells you the vision is deeply disrespectful to your investment.
Facing hidden 'variation fees' every time you want to refine a detail creates a constant state of financial anxiety.
Juggling the complexities of a build steals precious focus from your family, your business, and your life.
You need an expert who takes complete ownership of the process and delivers a truly certain outcome.
Your vision deserves more than just a sketch. It deserves to be built. We’ve built our studio to do just that, fusing high-end design with the practical realities of construction. It means you get approved plans, delivered efficiently, that respect your vision, budget, and timeline.
After 12+ years in this industry, I saw too many great visions derailed by unbuildable concepts and council red tape. I started Design Solutions Studio to fix that, offering direct, senior expertise to every client and making the entire process clear and straightforward.
Owner/Founder
A beautiful design is useless if it can't be built on budget. We engineer structural and financial reality into your plans from day one, so you don't get hit with expensive surprises on-site.
We take 100% ownership of the complex DA/CDC approval process. We'll handle the paperwork and all council calls, so you can focus on what you do best. Consider us your shield.
We include unlimited revisions during the concept phase at no extra charge. It's about giving you the creative freedom to get the design exactly right, without fear of being penalised.
Our services are designed to turn your vision into precise, builder-ready, and council-approved blueprints.
We translate your vision into thoughtful, bespoke blueprints for new homes, extensions, and renovations.
We create highly efficient layouts to streamline your workflow and ensure compliance with uncompromising Australian standards.
We act as your bureaucratic shield, taking complete ownership of the complex council submission process.
Our process is engineered for clarity and efficiency. The journey takes just 4 to 6 weeks.
Share your brief. We deliver a comprehensive, fixed-price quote and timeline in 12 hours.
We conduct a site survey, assess local compliance, and collaborate on the initial concept design.
We refine the layout with you. Once approved, we draft the precise, legally compliant blueprints.
We manage the entire council submission process and secure the final stamped approval on your behalf.
Here are a few real-world examples of how we’ve helped homeowners and developers across Sydney get their projects approved and ready for construction.
We navigated strict heritage overlays to deliver a stunning modern design with full council approval.
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Louie handled everything. I didn’t have to speak to the council once. He just handed me the stamped approvals and we broke ground immediately. The ultimate professional.
Homeowner, Kogarah
We engineered a warehouse layout that optimised workflow and met all Australian standards.
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The industry sells sketches. Design Solutions Studio delivers exactly that, solutions. The process was fast, clear, and the plans were perfect for our builder.
Developer, Parramatta
Design Solutions Studio exceeded our expectations. Louie was easy to work with, highly knowledgeable, and delivered a residential design that perfectly balanced functionality and aesthetics.
The entire process—from concept design to council approval—was smooth and well managed. Highly recommended for anyone looking for quality residential design and drafting services.
Homeowner
We engaged Design Solutions Studio for the design and CDC approval of our home addition, and the experience was outstanding from start to finish. Louie was professional, attentive, and genuinely listened to what we wanted.
We highly recommend Design Solutions Studio to anyone looking for reliable, knowledgeable, and client-focused residential design services.
Homeowner
Design Solutions Studio was commissioned to prepare our pre-DA documentation for submission to Inner West Council NSW, and the service was exceptional. Louie demonstrated a strong understanding of council planning requirements and guided us through the process with clarity and professionalism.
Homeowner
We were so impressed with the way Design Solutions Studio listened to our needs and translated our vision into a design we absolutely love. They are fantastic at explaining the process and making us feel involved every step of the way. They have a fantastic eye for detail and a real talent for spatial design. Our new home is not only beautiful but also incredibly functional
Homeowner
I have been a repeat client since 2014. From the initial consultation to the final plans, Design Solutions Studio were professionals, responsive, and incredibly helpful. They took the time to understand our lifestyle and how we wanted to use the space, resulting in a design that perfectly suits our needs.
Homeowner
Enthusiastic, dependable, energtic team, with a passion for design and eye for detail. Love their Buddha Bar concept!
Homeowner
It has been a pleasure working with Surabhi and Ashish. Their commitment to project, sense of aesthetics and passion for their work is exemplary.
Homeowner
A highly proficient and professional team of Architects ….best in the class
Homeowner
An amalgamation of professionalism, quality, thoughtfulness and research and development. I’ll call it DSRD design solution research and development!
Homeowner
Perfect melange of creativity and design skills. A design hub for unique perspectives
Homeowner
We had a challenging block of land, but Design Solutions Studio came up with a brilliant design that maximized the space and views. We’re so happy with the result and would highly recommend them.
Homeowner
You’ve got questions, and we believe in giving you straight answers. Here’s what people often ask about our process.
Every project is unique, which is why we prepare a custom quote just for you. It means you only pay for what your design truly needs, with no hidden fees. Just share your brief, and we’ll get a detailed quote back to you within 12 hours.
Every project is unique, which is why we prepare a custom quote just for you. It means you only pay for what your design truly needs, with no hidden fees. Just share your brief, and we’ll get a detailed quote back to you within 12 hours.
Every project is unique, which is why we prepare a custom quote just for you. It means you only pay for what your design truly needs, with no hidden fees. Just share your brief, and we’ll get a detailed quote back to you within 12 hours.
Every project is unique, which is why we prepare a custom quote just for you. It means you only pay for what your design truly needs, with no hidden fees. Just share your brief, and we’ll get a detailed quote back to you within 12 hours.
Every project is unique, which is why we prepare a custom quote just for you. It means you only pay for what your design truly needs, with no hidden fees. Just share your brief, and we’ll get a detailed quote back to you within 12 hours.
Every project is unique, which is why we prepare a custom quote just for you. It means you only pay for what your design truly needs, with no hidden fees. Just share your brief, and we’ll get a detailed quote back to you within 12 hours.
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Tired of thinking about council paperwork and confusing regulations? Let us handle it. We deliver the approved plans, so you can focus entirely on getting your project built.
