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Architects Glebe 

Contemporary, sustainable architectural designs for new homes, renovations, and heritage retrofits in Glebe.

Glebe mirrors the vibrant atmosphere of Sydney’s Inner West, offering connectivity to the city via light rail and ferry services. There’s no shortage of entertainment in Glebe, from pub crawls to shopping at the Saturday markets and the scenic Glebe Foreshore Walk. As one of the oldest areas in Sydney, Glebe’s charm is most evident in the blend of terrace and apartment living, as well as the suburb’s most iconic Colonial and Victorian-style homes. 

As local Glebe architects specialising in Heritage,sustainable architecture and PassivHaus design practice, our passion lies in working with the heritage homes in the area to make them more sustainable. Each architectural project in Glebe is focused on connecting the old and the new with masterful, sustainable designs. 

For Crush Architecture, Tempe offers exciting opportunities for customised living experiences and commercial spaces.

Award-Winning Glebe Architects

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Residents: 11,680

Number of dwellings: 6,438

Glebe Architectural styles: Heritage (British-colonial, Victorian-era), terraces, workers cottages.

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Glebe At A Glance


  • Passivhaus-certified — We have the experience and capability to design Passive Homes and Passive House retrofits for heritage homes in Glebe for optimal energy efficiency and a comfortable living environment all year round. 

  • Heritage architecture — We can work on heritage-listed properties in Glebe to preserve unique architectural styles while adding modern design elements for enhanced functionality and comfort. 

  • Local council knowledge — With over 15 years of designing homes and buildings in Sydney, we are intimately familiar with all the steps for architectural projects in Glebe, including DA council approval. 

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Crush Architecture is a Sydney-based architecture and design firm specialising in Passivhaus retrofit for residential, commercial, and development projects in Glebe and across Sydney. The Crush team is led by our founder, Carlo Russo, who is an active influence in the industry and gives back to it by teaching architecture and Heritage at the Design Studio at UNSW. 

Our architectural design philosophy can be summarised in three parts:
 
  • Architectural designs that bridge the past, present and future of the surroundings.

  • Building designs that meet the goals of future generations while serving the needs of today.

  • Driving change in the design and construction industry to tackle global sustainability issues.

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Our Projects in Glebe

Residential

Commercial

Developers

Council

Inspired homes that reflect Glebe's vibrant atmosphere and each client’s unique vision. Our project management ensures that every part of the design is implemented accurately for the best outcome. 

Commercial architecture for businesses in Glebe that puts brand image and identity at the forefront of building design. We’ve worked on offices, clinics, hospitality, restaurants, retail and other building design projects in Sydney and globally.

We partner with developers to deliver commercial and residential designs in Glebe. We’ll take the time to digest the project's goals, deliver designs that meet the brief, and ensure a favourable outcome in terms of ROI. 

We work with the City of Sydney council on additions and improvements to Glebe streetscapes and layout. Our architects and designers have experience working with multiple stakeholders for success.

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!

BILL

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