What This Firm Does

Smith & Tzannes is an established architectural practice based in Alexandria, New South Wales, operating for over 25 years. The firm focuses on residential architecture, urban strategy, and public space design across the Sydney metropolitan area. Peter Smith holds nomination as the practice's registered architect under registration number 7024 with the NSW Architects Registration Board.

Architectural Services

The practice provides architectural design services for housing projects ranging from single dwellings to multi-unit residential developments. The firm combines design expertise with strategic planning knowledge to address the requirements of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. Services include:

• Single dwelling house design and development applications
• Multi-dwelling housing projects and medium density development
• Urban design and strategic planning for small communities
• Public space design and community facility architecture

Design Philosophy and Approach

The team creates buildings using simple architectural forms enhanced by natural materials and textural elements. The practice operates with a collaborative methodology that integrates policy knowledge with practical construction understanding. This dual expertise allows the firm to design buildings while considering the planning framework that governs development approval processes.

Professional Experience and Credentials

The firm draws on more than two decades of architectural practice in New South Wales. The practice holds specialist knowledge in policy development and planning regulations, enabling the team to address complex development scenarios. Professional capabilities include:

• Registered architectural practice under NSW Architects Registration Board oversight
• Policy writing and strategic planning experience
• Development assessment and approval pathway navigation

Service Areas

Smith & Tzannes operates from Alexandria and serves clients across Sydney and surrounding regions in New South Wales. The firm works on projects throughout metropolitan Sydney, addressing diverse site conditions and council requirements. The practice maintains familiarity with local development controls and design guidelines across various council areas within the Greater Sydney region.