Our multidisciplinary practice was established in 2002 with an award-winning team of building designers and construction experts. From a spare bedroom-turned-office to a multi-practice accredited design and planning team, Sorensen Design & Planning is the team you can trust for all your design and planning needs. We have the capabilities and expertise to take on residential, commercial, and industrial design projects of all shapes and sizes, securing a structurally strong, stunning result.

With more than two decades of experience and a keen eye for both style and detail, our NSW building designers in Newcastle, Sydney, and the Central Coast can make your vision become reality. Whether you’re looking to design a new home, a commercial space, or you’re working on town planning with your local council, you can trust we will provide outstanding service – every time.

If you’re ready to work with the best building designers NSW has to offer, get in touch today.

• What kind of building design services do you offer?

  At Sorensen Design we offer a comprehensive range of building design services. We’ll work closely with you to create a custom design that meets all your requirements, whether you need enhanced accessibility, advanced eco-friendly features or innovative multi-use spaces, we can make it happen. Here are some of the projects we work on here at Sorensen Design.

  • Single Dwellings
  • Multi-residential Dwellings
  • Dual Occupancies
  • Duplex Developments
  • Multi-unit Developments
  • Commercial Spaces
  • Medical, Health and Dental Spaces
  • SEPP65 (high-rise buildings)
  • Industrial Spaces
  • Granny Flats
  • Sheds & Garages
  • Renovations
  • Preschools & Childcare Centres
  • Town planning
• Do you offer eco-friendly building designs?

  Absolutely! As an HIA GreenSmart Professional certified business, our building designers can employ the latest environmentally friendly building techniques and innovations to your design, ensuring a beautiful, functional design that has minimal impact on the environment. Whether you want to make the most of natural light, save on heating bills or reduce water wastage our professional building designers can make your NSW property eco-friendly.

  Not only can eco-friendly building designs minimise your impact on the earth, they can also make your property more efficient and affordable to run. From incorporating solar panels and rainwater tanks to harnessing natural light and airflow you can save hundreds or thousands annually on heating, electricity and water bills.

  Find out how your new build or renovation can be made more eco-friendly by getting in touch with our building designers today.

• Can you show me what my project will look like?

  Absolutely! We understand taking the plunge on a new project can be daunting, so we offer virtual walk-throughs of our projects via 3D rendering. We offer highly-detailed life-like 3D renders on each of our building designs showing the textures, colours, materials and finishes of your building design. Your building designer will prepare a custom 3D render for your consideration prior to beginning your project.

  
  Our 3D renders allow you to see highly accurate in situ images of your new build or renovation and see your project from all angles before a single brick is laid.

• Can you help with rezoning and dealing with council?

  Yes, we can liaise with the council on your behalf and help with rezoning and other town planning matters. Our urban and town planning specialists have decades of experience dealing with town planning from revitalising town centres to developing eco-friendly residential areas. Whether you need to submit a rezoning application or lodge a development application, we can handle it all for you. We’ll make your vision a reality!

  Take the headache out of dealing with the council and leave it up to us! Your town planning experts.

• Do I need council permission to build a granny flat?

  You will either need to obtain council permission or a complying development certificate (CDC) to build a granny flat on your property. CDCs allow granny flat builders to bypass council permission which can speed up the building process by a number of weeks or months, however not all granny flats are eligible for a CDC.

  At Sorensen Design we’ll take care of all council approvals on your behalf, applying for the appropriate permission to ensure your project can get underway as soon as possible. We design custom granny flats and the permissions required will vary depending on your block of land and your granny flat design.

• Why should I choose Sorensen Design as my NSW building designer?

  When it comes to building designers NSW is a highly competitive playing field – so, why choose Sorensen Design as your building designer?

  • Over 20 years of experience. We’ve been providing industry-leading, multi-award-winning building design services to NSW residents since 2002.
  • BDAA membership. Since 2004 we’ve been continuous members of the Building Designers Association of Australia (BDAA) which marks us as highly-qualified industry leaders.
  • Chartered Building Designer Director. Adrian Sorensen, our Director, is a BDAA accredited chartered building designer and has been designing buildings for more than 25 years.
  • Residential Builder of the Year. At Sorensen Design & Planning, we’re proud to have twice been awarded residential builder of the year at the prestigious Housing Industry of Australia (HIA) Housing awards.
  • Realistic 3D renders. Using licensed copies of ArchiCAD software, our building designers produce detailed, high-resolution 3D images of your project so you can visualise the final result before work even begins.
  • Experienced team. Each member of staff is fully qualified with years of experience in town planning and building design. Plus, we invest in extensive ongoing training to ensure our staff are industry-leaders.
  • Boutique experience. We hand-select the building design and town planning projects we take on in NSW to ensure every client receives the premium service and attention to detail they deserve.
  • Council permissions. We’re highly experienced in all council requirements, including lodging your development application (DA) on your behalf and engaging and liaising with all other sub-consultants such as structural engineers and surveyors where required.
  • BDAA National Design Award Winners. In 2019 we were thrilled to be awarded the BDAA National Design Award Winner for New Residential Buildings over 450m2 and under. We’re also the proud recipients of many other BDAA awards for renovations, new houses, multi-residential design, dual occupancy, alterations and additions, as well as bathrooms, kitchens and interiors

  We’re incredibly passionate about what we do and our expert team is dedicated to not only delivering exceptional results but also providing a great experience along the way. Get in touch today to find out more about working with Sorensen Design and get your next project underway.