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Architects Five Dock

Contemporary, sustainable designs tailored to heritage residences in Five Dock.

Balancing Five Dock’s heritage charm with comfortable, convenient living.

In the centre of the Inner West and Canady Bay, Five Dock is synonymous with leafy streets lining the Bay and landscaped homes bursting with Federation charm. There are an estimated 51 heritage listed buildings in Five Dock, and plenty of homes that are not formally listed but heritage-styled with classic character facades.

Crush Architecture are Five Dock’s leading architecture and interior design firm. Born out of the Inner West, we’re an award-winning team of architects that believe in using clever design to breathe new life into homes, without taking away from classic federation charm. Crush Architecture’s Founder Carlo Russo is a respected voice in sustainable and heritage-conscious design, known for mentoring the next generation of architects through his work with UNSW, the Architect’s Institute, and the Passive House Institute.

Architect & Interior Design Five Dock

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Residents: 9,823

Private Dwellings: 4,252

Architectural Style: Predominantly Federation-era houses and Californian bungalows, with a growing presence of low-rise contemporary developments.

Suburb Profile: A mix of heritage charm in quiet residential areas and accessibility to modern convenience on Great North Road and Parramatta road, as well as in neighbouring suburbs of Haberfield and Leichhardt.

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Five Dock Suburb Stats:

Passive House Certified

Certified passive house designers specialising in retrofits and sustainable design. Our focus is on creating energy efficient architecture designs that require minimal heating or cooling to stay comfortable all year round.

Heritage Architecture

Qualified to work on heritage listed (and heritage/character not-listed) properties in Five Dock, creating designs that preserve the unique charm of each home while integrating modern amenities that enhance ease of living.

Comprehensive Project Management

From the initial concept creation through to final construction, our architects personally oversee each stage of the architectural and build process. We ensure that every element and fixture is executed with precision - the devil is in the details.

Why Partner with Crush Architecture?

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Crush Architecture is founded and led by our lead architect, Carlo Russo, a leading influence in the architectural industry. Carlo is a firm believer in contributing to the architecture and building industry and teaches architecture part-time at the Design Studio at UNSW. Crush Architecture designs for residential, commercial and development projects in Five Dock and across the Greater Sydney area.

Our work is guided by three design principles:

Architectural designs that connect the past, present, and future of a place and its surroundings.

Building designs that meet today’s needs and look to the future.

Better design and building practices to meet global sustainability goals.

The Crush Ethos

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Our Projects in Five Dock

Residential

Commercial

Development

Council

Contemporary and heritage home designs inspired by sustainable design and the unique vision of our clients. We take on a collaborative approach, working alongside clients to refine and develop ideas from initial concept to final design.

Commercial architectural designs that reflect the brand and identity of each business in Five Dock. We take the time to internalise your business plan, operations, and outlook and shape the building design around it, allowing it to meet the business’s needs as it grows.

Architectural designs for large scale development projects in Five Dock that balance modern design with project ROIs. We are experienced in working with developers towards achieving the specific goals of each development project.

Our architects regularly work with the City of Canada Bay council to deliver designs for council building projects aimed at enhancing Five Dock’s infrastructure.

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!