Site Specific Designs

The ‘first’ Architect Vitrivius wrote De architectura with a well known translated quote "The ideal building has three elements; it is sturdy, useful, and beautiful."

We design high-quality additions and alterations and luxury new homes with distinctive interiors. The company provides concept designs, design development and documentation for council applications for residential developments both large and small. Flexibility is paramount in our service and fee guides, as every project and client has different requirements.

The designs are born from an understanding of the site, the style and needs of the client and an in-depth design process utilising the benefits of 3D computer generated modelling. This includes the latest Archicad software which has an approach based on the Virtual Building model that enables the designer to email the 3D model directly to the client. The client can then walk through, fly through or fly around the design looking at the design as it is being formed.

The primary design found within the company, has a lean towards a contemporary, coastal style, with an underlying emphasis on solar passive design with the principles found on the Sustainable Home Checklist. The results are tailor designed smart homes, that are a compliment to the owners and their unique site and requirements.

Guiding you through the process with a personal one on one approach, we provide confidence in fulfilling your desired development expectation and easing the anxiety that can come from such an important and highly personal project.

With over 18 years experience in Architectural practices in Residential design on the Northern Beaches, we have acquired a strong base of preferred consultants and builders who compliment the desired level of quality, professionalism and results expected from a Site Specific Design.

Residential Design

We specialize in creating sustainable homes that are not only visually appealing but also environmentally friendly. Our team of experts excels in solar passive design, ensuring that your home is energy-efficient utilising state of the art construction and materials. We believe in creating engaging spaces that are filled with natural light, providing a cosy ambience for you and your family to enjoy.

Customer Satisfaction

At Site Specific Designs, we prioritize customer satisfaction above all else. We are dedicated to delivering excellence in every aspect of our work, from the initial consultation to the final built result. We strive to exceed your expectations and create a home that you will love for years to come.

Competitive Pricing

We understand the importance of providing competitive pricing without compromising on quality. At Site Specific Designs we offer transparent and affordable pricing options for all our services tailored to meet your needs. We believe that everyone deserves access to exceptional architectural design, and we work closely with our clients to ensure that their vision is brought to life within their budget.

Satisfaction Guaranteed

We are confident in the quality of our work, which is why we only use quality residential builders and consultants to produce our designs. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we are committed to ensuring that you are thrilled with the outcome of your project.

We are firmly committed to all sustainable design principles across our projects.

Our design process involves an assessment of the life cycle of the building, where consideration is given to the total environmental impact of each material, through every step of its life (including demolition and recycling).

Minimising the environmental impact of all aspects of the building process is vital, however, the lifecycle of a building and its long term performance is the most important ESD (Environmentally Sustainable Design) consideration.

Adopting planning strategies that promote good solar access, natural ventilation and excellent thermal properties is integral to our sustainable initiatives, and results in the design and construction of a long term sustainable house that consumes less energy, yet provides healthy and improved living conditions.

Guiding you through the process with a personal one on one approach, we provide confidence in fulfilling your desired development expectation and easing the anxiety that can come from such an important and highly personal project.

In consultation with our clients at the early stages of the design process, we develop strategies which seamlessly integrate sustainable practices and the latest technologies into the building and landscape in order to deliver innovative design features which are functional and elegant.

The following are sustainability criteria that Site Specific Designs consider on every project:

Adaptability: A prolonged building lifespan achieved through flexible long-term planning strategies and multifunctional spaces.

Passive Design: Orientation, shading devices, passive heating and cooling using insulation & thermally massive materials.

Material Use: Responsible material selection and sourcing, the efficient use of materials with low embodied energy.

Reduced Energy Consumption: Hydronic heating systems, photovoltaic panels, solar hot water systems, LED lighting, energy efficient appliances & heaters.

Water Use: Water efficient fixtures, rainwater harvesting, & soft landscaping solutions. 

 We believe in great design and architectural ideas, efficient construction systems, holistic sustainable project development and exceptional value for service. Our ambitions extend beyond the design of buildings and ongoing development of architectural theories. We use evolving computer-aided design and database technologies to streamline the design, construction and project management processes creating time and cost efficiencies well beyond the limitations of traditional practice.