DRE Design

What This Practice Does

DRE Design is an architectural practice that operates across urban design and planning disciplines in New South Wales. The firm was established in 1997 and provides integrated professional services spanning architecture, strategic planning, and urban design coordination. The practice operates from its base serving clients across the residential and commercial development sectors.

Architectural and Urban Design Services

The firm prepares architectural designs for residential and commercial projects while delivering strategic urban design solutions. The practice works on development applications under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and coordinates project delivery across multiple disciplines. Services include:

• Residential and commercial architectural design
• Strategic urban design and masterplanning
• Development application preparation and coordination
• Project management and professional coordination services

Planning and Advisory Experience

The practice provides statutory planning advisory services across public and private sector engagements. DRE Design holds experience in design excellence reviews under State Environmental Planning Policy No 65 and serves on local planning panel appointments. Planning services cover:

• Strategic planning advisory and policy development
• Statutory planning applications and assessments
• Design excellence review panel participation
• Local government planning advisory services

Professional Registrations and Memberships

The principal holds registration as an architect under NSW Architects Registration Board No. 9072 and maintains membership with the Australian Institute of Architects. The firm carries registration as a town planner and holds membership with the Planning Institute of Australia. Educational qualifications include Bachelor of Architecture and Masters degrees in City Planning and Urban Design from the University of Cape Town.

Service Coverage

The practice serves clients across New South Wales through its established network of professional relationships in local government and private development sectors. DRE Design works with local planning panels and government bodies while maintaining expertise across Australian, United Kingdom, and South African planning systems.