Architects Darlinghurst

Blending Darlinghurst’s innate character with the convenience of city living.

Inner-city-inspired architecture in the heart of Sydney

Darlinghurst is Sydney’s bustling heart of urban culture. From eclectic bars along Oxford Street to cosmopolitan apartment living, Darlinghurst offers city living grounded in convenience. A hop and skip from the CBD, Darlinghurst still retains a semblance of its history in the form of Victorian terraces, sandwiched between pockets of apartment buildings.

For those looking to set down roots in Darlinghurst, Crush Architecture is an award-winning architectural firm that specialises in blending modern sophistication with heritage charm. We are specialists in sustainable architecture and Passiv Haus design and relish the opportunity to work with local residents, commercial property owners, and developers in Sydney’s Darlinghurst.

Award-Winning Architects Darlinghurst

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Residents: 10,615

Dwellings: 6,865

Architectural Style: A sea of contemporary apartment buildings (77%), dotted by restored Victorian-era terraces and semi-detached homes (21%)

Suburb profile: Vibrant inner-city living with buzzing nightlife and unbeatable access to the CBD.

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Darlinghurst At A Glance

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Sustainable Architecture — As one of the few architects in Sydney specialising in Passive House designs and retrofits, we can create designs that optimise the energy efficiency of your Darlinghurst home for long-term energy savings and year-round comfort.

Heritage Architects — We have the expertise to work on heritage-listed properties in Darlinghurst. Our heritage architecture services aim to preserve homes' unique features while adding modern amenities and design concepts for increased functionality.

End-to-end Project Management — We oversee every part of the architectural process, from concept design to implementation, ensuring that every bolt, screw, and tile is put into place with precision by highly qualified builders.

The Crush Difference

Crush Architecture is a Sydney-based architecture and design firm that works across residential, commercial, and development projects in Darlinghurst and the wider Sydney area. Crush Architectures is led by founder Carlo Russo, a leading influence in the architectural space who also teaches architecture at the Design Studio at UNSW.

We have three guiding principles that sum up our approach to architecture and design:

Architectural designs that serve as a connection between the past, present, and future of the surroundings.
Creating building designs inspired by the goals of future generations while fulfilling the needs of the present.
Driving positive change in the design and construction industry to face global sustainability challenges.

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Our Projects in Darlinghurst

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Creating inspired residences that reflect the vibrancy of Darlinghurst’s character and each client's unique vision. We stay involved in the process for residential projects long after the initial design to ensure the exact implementation of every detail.

Commercial architecture for Darlinghurst businesses focused on bringing brand image and identity to the forefront of building design. We’ve worked across a range of offices, clinics, hospitality, restaurants, and retail building design projects in Sydney and across the globe.

We partner with developers to produce innovative commercial and residential designs in Darlinghurst. We’ll take the time to understand the project goals and align our efforts for a cohesive outcome.

We work with the City of Sydney council on additions and improvements to Darlinghurst’s infrastructure. Our architects and designers have experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders for success.

We create clear construction documentation to facilitate outcomes that are accurate to the architectural design. We then attract and review contractors to select the best builders to carry out the work.

Carlo is the type of person who immediately puts you at ease. His down-to-earth personality and casual approach makes every interaction comfortable and enjoyable. He listens attentively and genuinely values your input.

When it comes to his work, Carlo's European/Italian background adds a whole new dimension to his work‚ he has an innate ability to create a connection that reflects his heritage and embody a sense of European elegance and charm. His work effortlessly transports you to another place and time.

Carlo is insanely talented and just an overall nice person!

Nikita

I engaged Crush Architecture for my development project, and Carlo and his team were fantastic. They were able to understand my vision and needs, and created a design that perfectly captured the intangible qualities that were important to me. Their innovative solutions, particularly in energy efficiency, were also a standout point - Carlo's expertise helped us find the ideal solution for our project.

Highly recommended!

Corey

I’ve known Carlo Russo for quite a while.
When I finally found the site for our new restaurant I didn’t hesitate to contact him immediately, to come up with the best usage of space possible and make sure to still have an interesting design.
Carlo, as expected, came up with the perfect project, the attention to details has been impressive.
His firm looked after every single step of the journey and dealt with all the bureaucracy.
Very happy with the final result and looking forward to our next site!

Lorenzo

Carlo did really an awesome job!
He transformed completely my loft, with many brillant ideas. From custom made furniture, to a new mezzanine. He understood immediately my needs and took care of every detail of the project. A blend of Italian Style and industrial design.
I would definetely recommend Crush Studio!

PAOLO

Having personally worked with Carlo from Crush Architecture, I highly recommend him. He is very understanding to his clients needs , passionate about design and very knowledgeable regarding local council approvals. Great to work with!