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Durack Architects

A Bronte based architecture & interior design practice committed to enriching lives through carefull Registered in NSW and QLD

Specialists in complying development and DA approvals for single and multi residential projects.

11/03/2026

Cost plus vs lump sum:
same project, very different risk.
Before you sign anything, know what you’re really agreeing to.
Comment “CHECKLIST” for the key things to consider first.

06/03/2026

Want more space without paying for a whole second storey?

Comment “CHECK” and Ill send you a link to show you what you can do on your particular site.�
Most people assume the only way to make their home bigger is to build up.�But depending on your site, a CDC could let you build out instead.

In places like Randwick and Waverley, a DA often triggers a rear setback of 8m or more. Under a CDC, you may be able to build to just 3m from the rear boundary.

That extra ground-floor depth can make a huge difference.It could mean getting the space you need without the cost, complexity, and disruption of a first-floor addition.

Simpler build. Lower cost. Less stress.
�And in some cases, the same practical outcome.

Think this might work for your place?�Book a free 15-minute chat and I’ll tell you whether your site could suit this approach. Link in bio.

25/02/2026

Thankyou for the feature. Link in bio.
A great team getting this Bondi CDC on a corner site to completion
Architecture & Interior Design: Durack Architects
Builder: ACAM Building
Structural Engineer: Alba Associates
Certifier:
Landscape architect:
Joinery:
Photography:
Styling: Durack Architects

10/02/2026

Comment “START” and I’ll send you the first step.

If you don’t start now, here’s what you won’t have in 30 days:
* No clear answer on DA vs CDC
* No concept direction locked in
* No 3D visuals to make decisions confidently
* No drawings underway for submission

03/02/2026

Who wants to wait longer than they need to in order to start living in their new home?

Comment ‘CDC’ and I’ll get you started with a comparison between a DA and a CDC for your site.

Bondi Hill House was about breathing new life and light into a dark and pokey Bondi Bungalow. Working within CDC constraints meant we had to set back the side elevation as well as the rear. Instead of treating that as a limitation, we used it to shape the plan. More light, better flow, and a stronger indoor/outdoor connection.
Builder: ACAM Building
Photography:
Styling: Durack Architects

11/01/2026

The spaces that really make a house and home often don’t come with a lot of fan fare. 2026 whatcha got for us?

24/06/2025

In an effort to improve DA assessment times council are limiting timeframes or multiple opportunities to amend your DA during the assessment process. Make life easier and see what you can do with a CDC instead.
— comment ‘CDC’ to find out what you can do compared with a DA

17/06/2025

When the powder room needs to be a conversation starter. 💬 Perched above Bronte Beach, we designed this space to surprise — a little jewel box that turns a quick visit into a memorable moment.
Playful, vibrant and whimsical, it’s proof that even the smallest rooms can pack the biggest punch.
— Big thanks to brilliant builder and client who trusted us to make this space their new home.

📍 Bronte Beach 📐 Durack Architects 🛠️
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— 👀 Want your next reno to be more than just a fresh coat of paint? Book in a catchup with Luke. Head to the link in the bio.

21/05/2025

New concept design underway for renovations to a lovely home in Rose Bay.

Primary design moves:

1. Raising the internal floor level to bring it closer to the rear garden
2. Re-orient the rear to face north to take advantage of an improved aspect
3. Improved connection between living, dining and kitchen areas
4. Adding extra bedrooms for growing needs

30/04/2025

A CDC could mean moving in 5 months sooner and saving $70–100K in avoidable costs.
Fewer delays. Lower build costs. Access to your uplift sooner.
If you’re planning a project in Waverley, Randwick or Woollahra — it’s worth checking if a CDC is possible.
Book a free 15-minute strategy call via the link in bio.

15/04/2025

Still waiting on council? You’re not alone.
In 2024, the average DA assessment time was: 🕒 Waverley: 111 days 🕒 Randwick: 95 days
Don’t take my word for it. Look up the “Council league table” to see how your council compares.

That’s months lost in red tape before a single brick is laid. Meanwhile, projects eligible for Complying Development Certificates (CDC) can get approved in a fraction of the time and without the risk & uncertainty.

📘 Download our free CDC vs DA Guidebook to see if your site qualifies. Comment “CDC” to find out how your site compares.

Address

Shop 1/118 Macpherson Street Bronte
Sydney, NSW
2024

Telephone

+61402425369

Website

http://www.durackarchitects.com/

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