Sydney

At DesignInc Sydney, we strive to lead change through our projects and culture.

People first

The DesignInc Sydney studio has won multiple industry awards for our supportive, inclusive and equitable work environment. We strive to maintain a culture of collaboration, supporting each person to reach their professional and personal potential.

Design is at the core of everything we do

Design is in our name—and it’s in our DNA. For every project we brainstorm, workshop, sketch, model, review, discuss, present and research at every step to get the best possible design solution.

DesignInc Sydney - McCarthy-Ador Reserve and Parklands

Incredible projects across a range of portfolios

Our projects are changing the cities, suburbs and regions on which we all live, work and play. We design award-winning schools, parks, homes, railway stations and much more.

True teamwork

Our landscape, urban design, interiors, architecture and master planning teams really do work together to create masterful solutions to difficult problems.

Our people connect through work and play

Every week there is is something happening—Friday drinks, family picnics, bowling, lunchtime walks and even ski trips!

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With over 110 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.

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

This large team feels like a small team. Everyone works hard, and everyone’s got their own focus, but our supportive culture means that people enjoy themselves, and when you are enjoying yourself you get more out of it, and the work itself is better.

Cameron Martin
Director, DesignInc Sydney

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Recent Awards

YearAwardProject
2023 Shortlisted, Excellence in Sustainability, The Urban Developer PHIVE—Parramatta Civic Hub
2023 Shortlisted, Interior Architecture Award, Australian Institute of Architects (NSW) PHIVE—Parramatta Civic Hub
2023 Shortlisted, Award for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Innovation & Excellence Awards, Property Council of Australia
2023 Shortlisted, Public Library of the year, The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) PHIVE—Parramatta Civic Hub
2023 Commendation, Sustainability Award, Australian Institute of Architects (NSW) PHIVE—Parramatta Civic Hub
2023 Commendation, Public Architecture Award, Australian Institute of Architects (NSW) PHIVE—Parramatta Civic Hub
2023 Finalist, Excellence in Social & Community Infrastructure, UDIA NSW Crown Group Awards for Excellence, Urban Development Institute of Australia NSW (UDIA) Gujaga and McCarthy Reserve Precinct and Brighton Memorial Fields
2023 Winner, Commercial and Multi-Residential Exterior Category, Dulux Colour Awards PHIVE—Parramatta Civic Hub
2022 Commendation, Educational Architecture, National Architecture Awards, Australian Institute of Architects Ultimo Public School
2022 Winner, William E Kemp Award for Educational Architecture, Australian Institute of Architects (NSW) Ultimo Public School
2022 Winner, Project of the Year Award, Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue’s Boomtown! 2022 Property & Infrastructure Awards PHIVE—Parramatta Civic Hub
2022 Overall Winner, Learning Environments Australasia Ultimo Public School
2022 Winner, New Construction / Entire New Education Facility, Learning Environments Australasia Ultimo Public School
2022 Commendation, Built Projects—City and Regional Scale, Urban Design Awards (NSW) Byron Bay Transport Interchange
2022 Shortlisted, Social & Community Infrastructure Category, UDIA NSW Crown Group Awards for Excellence Ultimo Public School
2022 Shortlisted, Well Connected Communities with Quality Local Environments, NSW Government Premier’s Award Byron Bay Transport Interchange
2022 Winner, Infrastructure Award of Excellence, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (NSW) Byron Bay Transport Interchange
2022 Winner, Regional Achievement Award—Northern New South Wales, Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (NSW) Byron Bay Transport Interchange
2022 Winner, Clean Technology Award, Banksia National Sustainability Awards Como Station Upgrade
2022 Winner, Successful Places, Transport for NSW Como Station Upgrade
2022 Outstanding Achievement, Design, Infrastructure Sustainability Council Rooty Hill Station and Commuter Carpark
2021 Shortlisted, Excellence in Affordable Housing, Urban Development Institute of Australia (NSW) Military Road Boarding House
2020 Winner, Global Best Rail Project, Engineering News Record Sydney Metro North West
2020 Commendation, Renovation / Modernisation over $5 Million, Learning Environments Australasia Lindfield Learning Village
2020 Winner, Public Domain, Good Design Awards Shellharbour Civic Centre and Shellharbour Council Workplace
2019 Winner, Adaptive Re-use $10m to $60m, Master Builders Association of NSW Excellence in Construction Awards Lindfield Learning Village
2019 Commendation, Landscape & Biophilia, Sustainability Awards Manly Vale Carpark
2019 Winner, Australian Library and Information Association Shellharbour Civic Centre and Shellharbour Council Workplace
2019 Winner, Public Architecture Award, Australian Institute of Architects (NSW) Shellharbour Civic Centre and Shellharbour Council Workplace
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