Aqua Architects is a Sydney-based studio specialising in residential design and director-led delivery.
We bridge the gap between design and finished homes by staying involved long after drawings are done.
Our Services
Architectural Design
Site-specific residential design that balances creative form with construction-led experience.
Interior Design
Everything in your home, from fit-outs, colours, lighting, and materials, feels stylishly classic and like “you”.
CDC & DA Council Approvals
Expert navigation of Sydney’s regulatory landscape so you enjoy an efficient and compliant project.
Project Management
Single-point leadership that manages consultants, builders, and timelines to protect design intent.
Class 2 Architect
Certified expertise in rigorous compliance for class 2 buildings and documentation for multi-residential builds.
Most architectural projects lose their way somewhere between the drafting table and the building site because the person who designed the vision isn't there to defend it.
As a Sydney-based team of solution-oriented architects, we bridge the gap between design and delivery. We combine high-end architectural thinking with a deep, practical understanding of how things actually get built in Sydney.
From first sketch to council approvals and construction, we take responsibility for each step so the final outcome feels considered and connected to your vision.
Our Approach
Construction-led design
Every decision is tested against your budget, site constraints, and the practicalities of construction.
Director-led practice
Experienced leadership supports your project from the very beginning. We coordinate consultants, resolve technical constraints and provide the clarity needed to make informed decisions before they become costly changes.
Technical rigour
Whether we’re designing for Passive House performance or navigating apartment renovations, the goal is a home that works as well as it looks.
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Client Words
"Marco was an exceptional architect to work with he displayed professionalism and extremely assisted me in my very difficult task to open up my new business Marco was always there and very accommodating in the process and I could not have moved forward without his assistance and I highly recommend his service!!”
Alteration By Master
"We recently completed a full renovation of our 2 bedroom apartment. Marco was instrumental in realising our design and dealing with the minefield of the new Class 2 legislation requirements. From design drawings to dealing with the certification process, Marco and his team were there the whole way and we couldn’t be happier with the result. Thanks Marco!”
Queenscliff
"Marco provided excellent advice on design, materials, colours and lighting, introducing ideas I would never have thought of. He expertly managed the complex DA and CDC processes and went above and beyond throughout the project to ensure everything was completed to an exceptional standard. The end result is simply stunning, and I cannot recommend Marco and Aqua Architects highly enough."
Bower