Sydney

With over 80 experts in architecture, interior design, landscape, urban design and master planning, the breadth and dept of our team allows us to deliver with efficiency and competence.

We understand the complexities of designing schools, workplaces, community hubs, boarding houses, master plans, recreation facilities and transport infrastructure. We are driven not only by the desire to create beautiful places—we want the environments we design to be equitable and accessible for users. Crucially, we also want the people who design them to be happy and healthy.

NSW Nominated Architects

Ian Armstrong 7260   Cathryn Drew‑Bredin 7269   Mary Anne McGirr 10946   

Our people are key

DesignInc Sydney is a buzzing team of over 100 experts in architecture, interior design, landscape, urban design and master planning, all supported by our HR, marketing, operations, IT and accounts specialists. The breadth and depth of our team allows us to deliver with efficiency and competence. We strive to maintain a culture of collaboration, supporting each person to reach their professional and personal potential.

Balancing work and life

Regular social events such as Friday night drinks bring us together, our flexible work and paid parental leave policies allow our team to find a happy work/life balance, and internal mentorship / training opportunities ensure our people continue to learn and develop on their professional path.

Making a difference

The quality of our urban environments has a fundamental impact on our daily lives. High quality design makes an essential contribution to our economy, our natural and built environment and the liveability of our cities. We believe innovation and design quality should not cost more than the standard ways of building. 

Design for people

We start with the premise: How can design improve people’s lives? It is our role and obligation as designers to add value to our client’s projects by innovating. Innovation should deliver more with less. It should strive for an integrated architecture that is visually enriching, socially responsive and ecologically restorative.

Employee benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Progressive parental leave policy, including continuation of superannuation payments for primary carer and daycare support
• Group salary continuance and life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Be at your best days
• Purchased annual leave
• Yoga and mediation classes
• Regular social events
• Fortnightly CPD training
• Mentoring program
• Leadership training

People and culture awards

DesignInc Sydney is at the leading edge of employers in the design and construction sector. We have won multiple industry awards for our supportive, inclusive and collaborative work culture. With high levels of cultural diversity across our team, 50:50 gender equity at Director level, a fully funded First Nations architectural scholarship as well as a range of progressive policies, we are proud of our achievements.

• Finalist, Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Award, Property Council of Australia, 2023
• Shortlisted, Best in Practice Award, Australian Institute of Architects (NSW), 2022
• Finalist, Diversity and Inclusion Award, Urban Design Institute of Australia (National), 2022
• Winner, People First Award, Consult Australia, 2021
• Winner, Diversity and Inclusion Award, Urban Design Institute of Australia (NSW), 2021