Upper & Lower North Shore
North Shore Building Designer
AusJu supports homeowners, builders and businesses across Sydney's Upper and Lower North Shore with practical design, approval documentation and consultant coordination. We begin with the property, planning controls and project priorities before recommending a DA, CDC, CC or other pathway.
For projects in Chatswood, Willoughby, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Mosman, Ku-ring-gai, Hornsby and surrounding North Shore suburbs.
Send your North Shore property for review →Start with North Shore site constraints
Heritage, trees, bushfire, slope, drainage, privacy, streetscape and existing-building conditions can all affect the right design and approval strategy.
Improve the home without losing what works
Renovations, rear extensions and second-storey additions are planned around family use, daylight, circulation, outdoor space and realistic construction requirements.
Coordinate DA, CDC and construction information
Survey, BASIX or NatHERS, engineering, stormwater, heritage and certifier inputs are coordinated where required by the project.
Choose the right professional team
AusJu is a building design practice. NSW Registered Architect Le Yu works with AusJu; the responsible practitioner and service scope are confirmed for each engagement.
Typical scope
One coordinated path from feasibility to construction.
- North Shore feasibility and planning review
- Renovations, extensions and second-storey additions
- DA, eligible CDC, CC and BIC drawings
- BASIX, engineering and specialist coordination
- Construction documentation and project support
Relevant experience
Real projects behind the service.
Asquith dual-key house
A four-bedroom principal home and attached two-bedroom secondary dwelling coordinated on one North Shore site.
View project →North Ryde duplex
Two attached four-bedroom homes developed with approval documentation, consultant coordination and buildability in view.
View project →St Ives alterations and additions
A real two-storey residential transformation responding to existing-building constraints, CDC requirements and construction documentation.
FAQ
Common questions
Do you work across both the Upper and Lower North Shore?+
Yes, subject to project fit and site requirements. We assess the property and proposed work before confirming scope and availability.
I searched for a North Shore architect. Can AusJu help?+
AusJu is a building design practice, not a registered architecture practice. NSW Registered Architect Le Yu works with AusJu. We review the project and confirm whether building design services, registered architect involvement or a broader consultant team is appropriate.
Can a North Shore extension or second storey use CDC?+
Some projects may qualify, but the property and complete design must satisfy every applicable standard. Otherwise a DA may be required or more suitable.
Free initial project consultation
Start with clarity before committing to the next step.
Speak directly with an experienced building designer about your project, likely approval pathway and next steps. Following an initial review, a complimentary site consultation may be available for suitable projects.
- 01Send the essentials
Provide the property address or suburb, project type, current site situation, target timeframe, photos, and any available survey or existing plans.
- 02Free initial call
A short call to discuss your objectives, key constraints and likely approval pathway.
- 03Site consultation where suitable
Suitable, clearly defined projects within our service area may be offered a complimentary 30–45 minute site consultation.
Please note: A complimentary site consultation is preliminary and subject to project type, location and availability. It does not include a measured survey, existing-condition drawings, design work, written advice or a detailed feasibility report. Any formal measuring or documentation will be quoted before work begins.