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North Sydney Architects & Designers

A unique, local vision for North Sydney that embraces the area's distinctive character and harmonious blend of architectural styles. From the modern design of high-rise commercial, to the heritage-listed cottage facades that whisper tales of the past, North Sydney is a symphony of design.

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North Sydney is Sydney’s second CBD and home to some 15,000 businesses, and 70,000 local residents. For some, it’s the envious eye to Sydney’s greatest landmarks, to many, it’s an urban escape that effortlessly blends convenience, amenities, and liveability.

With one foot in the Lower North Shore and another in Sydney’s Northern beaches, it’s difficult to quantify the areas’ urban sophistication and serene urban charm. North Sydney’s architectural landscape is equally hard to define. With corporate skyscrapers overlooking art deco apartment buildings, Victorian terraces, and heritage sandstone homes all in the same street, North Sydney is a dynamic and unique urban enclave. For our North Sydney architects, projects reflect the integration of modernist architecture with an undeniable historic spirit.

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North Sydney Architects

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Residents: 70k

Dwellings: 39k

Architectural Style: Contemporary, heritage, modernist, characterful, art deco, cottage, Victorian terrace houses, Victorian Filigree, colonial revival house

North Sydney Profile: Unmatched convenience meets suburban living

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North Sydney in Focus

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Crush Architecture is a Sydney-based architecture firm working across residential, commercial, and development projects across North Sydney. Founded by Carlo Russo with the unwavering goal to change the design industry, the Crush North Sydney architecture team draws together a group of industry experts with a shared vision.

There are many things that we could say, but here are the fundamental principles that guide us through each North Sydney architecture project.

· We believe that what we do today must positively impact the environment tomorrow

· We believe that architecture holds the key to linking past, present, and future

· We believe in empowering the design industry to tackle future global challenges head on

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Clients Include

Residential

Commercial

Developers

Council

Creating residential spaces across different architectural styles in North Sydney. Our local clients range from contemporary and sleek designs along the harbour to heritage-listed listed homes, and just about everything in between.

North Sydney commercial architects that design happy, healthy spaces that promote productivity and inclusivity. Our client-first design process means that your space reflects your unique brand values and customer profile.

North Sydney architectural expertise that delivers certainty and realistic expectations for developers. Our designers collaborate with developers to create a shared vision and clear project goals. 

Crush Architecture partners with like-minded real estate developers for projects North Sydney. We endeavour to share your vision and work towards a common goal on these projects to deliver the best possible outcome.

We empower local council projects to promote community values and confidence in North Sydney. Our experience helps our partners to communicate with key stakeholders to ensure the best project outcomes.

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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Yes. We work across heritage restorations in North Sydney to breathe new life into the space while maintaining core structural elements. Our goal is to pay homage to the history of the space and make it more comfortable and liveable with the addition of modern elements. 

Do you provide architectural services for heritage home restorations?

Each project is unique - every aspect of customisation and design will influence the cost of the project. The cost of architectural services will range from 10-15% of the construction costs for the build. 

If you are concerned about going over the budget for an architecturally-designed home, we encourage you to get in touch with our team. We can give you a rough idea of how much the project will cost, based on your requirements of the property. When you choose to work with Crush Architecture, we can ensure that the project remains within your ideal budget and communicate any essential changes to you during the process. 


How much should I budget for an architecturally-designed home in North Sydney?

Engage an architect as soon as you decide to either build or renovate. This applies to commercial and development projects too — the sooner you bring your project to our architects, the more time we have to refine the design of the build. 

We understand that timeframes are one of the biggest concerns. Once we have an understanding of the architectural needs of the project, we can provide a breakdown of the time required for the design and build to be complete. 

When is the best time to start working with an architect?

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