We specialise in precise, buildable blueprints, turning frustrating council roadblocks into a guaranteed approval for your builder.
David Chen, Parramatta
The entire council process was invisible to me. Louie handled everything beautifully. For anyone who values their time, this service is absolutely essential.
Sarah J., Inner West
Finally, a custom design that works perfectly on our land. The construction team was incredibly impressed with our home designs.
We skip vague promises and focus on tangible outcomes. This is the baseline our clients experience when they partner with our studio.
Building a home can be full of frustrating roadblocks. We help you avoid the typical pitfalls:
A custom home deserves a bespoke service, not an off-the-shelf package. Our process is a comprehensive solution designed specifically for homeowners who want to create a unique residence that perfectly suits their land, lifestyle, and budget. We manage every technical and bureaucratic step involved in bringing a one-of-a-kind vision to life.
We craft unique floor plans, refined until you are 100% satisfied with your design.
Receive precise technical drawings that builders love, eliminating guesswork and costly site errors.
We use 3D modelling to help you walk through and perfect your future space.
We manage the entire DA/CDC submission, shielding you from all government bureaucracy.
We follow a disciplined, transparent process to translate your unique vision into a compliant, buildable reality.
Share your vision. We analyse your site and deliver a fixed quote in 12 hours.
We collaborate to refine the layout with unlimited revisions, ensuring your creative freedom.
Your unique concept is forged into precise blueprints, eliminating all guesswork for your builder.
We champion your project, managing all council communication to secure your final approval.
A beautiful idea is useless if it causes problems on site. We use the best tools in the business to ensure your design is 100% compliant and buildable.
You deserve a team that’s as committed to your unique home as you are. There’s a fundamental difference between our bespoke partnership and the standard volume builder model.
Real results and honest feedback from homeowners who’ve navigated this journey with us.
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
Clear, straight-talking answers to help you start your custom design journey with confidence.
Our process is built for efficiency. On average, you’ll have stamped, council-approved plans in your hands in just 4 to 6 weeks. This structured approach lets you move your build forward without the usual delays that can stall a project for months.
A Development Application (DA) is the standard council path, which involves a more subjective assessment. A Complying Development Certificate (CDC) is a faster, streamlined option if your project meets strict state government rules. We’ll analyse your land and goals to advise on the smartest path to get your plans approved faster.
Yes, 100%. We manage the entire submission from start to finish. This includes preparing all the necessary documentation, lodging the application through the official portal, and handling all communication with the council. You don’t have to lift a finger until your project is approved.
Yes, your design fees are presented as one fixed quote for total budget certainty. This includes unlimited layout revisions at no extra cost during the concept phase, so you and your family can perfect the design without any financial pressure or surprise invoices.
Of course. We love collaborating with great builders. We provide your chosen team with a comprehensive set of construction-ready blueprints that are clear and detailed enough to eliminate the risk of costly on-site arguments or variations. A clear plan ensures a smoother build.
It’s simple. We just need your property address and a basic brief outlining what you’d like to achieve. This can be a list of ideas, photos you like, or even a rough sketch on a napkin. From there, we’ll do our site analysis and prepare your quote.
Our studio services the entire Greater Sydney region. We have deep experience navigating the specific planning rules of countless local councils, from the Northern Beaches and Hills District to the Sutherland Shire and Eastern Suburbs.
Our goal is to protect your total investment and timeline. We do this by providing a complete, expert service that prevents the expensive delays and budget blowouts that are common with generic, underdeveloped plans. It’s about designing a home that’s not just beautiful, but buildable.
Get direct access to experts who understand council approvals, timelines, and real-world constraints. Visit us or contact us to move forward with confidence.
49th Floor, 8 Parramatta Square, 10 Darcy Street, Parramatta, NSW 2150, Australia
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Don’t want to deal with the stress of council approvals and technical drawings? Let us do it for you. We deliver a flawless plan, so you can focus on building your home.
Ready to build without the bureaucratic battle? Let us handle the approvals. We deliver the stamped plans so you can get on-site sooner.
