Building Designer in Wollongong
Helping everyday Australians become successful property developers.
Unlock the potential of your land through feasibility studies, duplex design and multi-dwelling developments across Wollongong and the South Coast.
If you’re considering a duplex, dual occupancy or small-scale development, a feasibility assessment is often the best place to start.
Whether you already own the property or you’re still weighing up an opportunity, we can help you understand the site, the constraints and what may be achievable before you take the next step.
Contact us today on (02) 4415 9445 or info@graciabuildingdesign.com and let’s bring your next project to life.
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Explore the potential of your site. You don't need to own a property. You don't need development experience.
You don't need to know all the answers. You simply need the right advice before making your next move. From Wollongong through the South Coast to Batemans Bay, Gracia Building Design helps homeowners, investors and first-time developers make informed decisions with confidence.
Speak directly with Maria about your project. Book a feasibility consultation and discover what's possible.
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Gracia Building Design
Building Designers Serving the South Coast
Thinking about building a duplex or dual occupancy? You don't need to have all the answers before you start.
Whether you've already purchased a site or you're still searching for the right opportunity, Gracia Building Design helps established and first-time developers understand what's possible before they commit thousands of dollars in the wrong direction. Led by Maria Laverde, Gracia Building Design helps homeowners, investors and aspiring developers across Wollongong and the South Coast make confident property decisions.
Accredited by the Building Designers Association of Australia, with decades of building design experience, Maria provides practical advice before you invest in a site, engage consultants or begin the approvals process. Our team has extensive experience with both DA and CDC applications and understands what local councils expect. We're here to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
From the Illawarra and Shoalhaven through to Batemans Bay and the Eurobodalla, we help answer the questions that matter most:
- Can I build a duplex on this site?
- How many dwellings could fit here?
- Will council support the proposal?
- Is this site suitable for my budget & goals?
- Am I about to make an expensive mistake?
Before you spend money on plans, consultants or approvals, we'll help you understand whether your proposal is actually achievable.
Contact us today on (02) 4415 9445 or info@graciabuildingdesign.com and let’s bring your next project to life.
What we do
Our Drafting & Design Services
Duplex Design
Designing functional and attractive duplex homes for families & developers, maximising space, value and lifestyle while simplifying the CDC or DA process.
Multi-Dwellings
We combine smart planning with creative design to deliver multi-dwelling projects that are functional, cohesive and visually appealing.
Dual Occupancy
Unlock the development potential of your land with a dual occupancy solution. We help homeowners and investors design practical, approval-ready homes suited to South Coast planning requirements.
Feasibility Studies
Before you buy, build or commit, a feasibility assessment helps you understand what's actually possible. We review your site, planning controls and goals to give you clear, practical advice from the outset.
DA and CDC Approval
Choosing the right approval pathway from the start can save significant time and money. We help clients across Wollongong and the South Coast navigate both
Development Application and Complying Development Certificate processes.
Dual-Dwellings & Duplexes
Thinking About Building a Duplex?
We are helping everyday people become successful small-scale developers. Most of our clients aren't experienced developers.
They're families, investors and property owners who see an opportunity but aren't sure where to begin. Some are considering buying a site.
Others already own land and want to understand its development potential. What they all have in common is uncertainty.
As an experienced Building Designer serving Wollongong and the South Coast, our role is to help you understand what's possible before significant decisions are made.
We believe the best projects begin with clarity, not assumptions.
Feasibility First
Know What's Possible Before You Commit
Before you buy, build or commit — understand what's possible. One of the most valuable services we offer is our feasibility assessment.
Many clients come to us before purchasing a property because they want confidence that a site can achieve their development goals. Our feasibility process helps answer questions such as:
- Can I actually make this development work?
- Can I build a duplex on this block?
- Could the site accommodate a dual occupancy?
- Will visitor parking be required?
- How large could the dwellings be?
- Are there planning constraints that may affect the project?
- Could more than two dwellings be possible?
- Is this site worth pursuing at all?
We also prepare a preliminary concept sketch to help visualise the site's potential and provide greater confidence before moving forward. Sometimes the outcome is a green light. Sometimes it's a warning that the site isn't suitable. Both outcomes can save you significant time and money.
Contact us today on (02) 4415 9445 or info@graciabuildingdesign.com and let’s bring your next project to life.
With Thanks
Testimonials
Working with Maria and her team at Gracia Building Design has been an absolute pleasure from start to finish.
They truly excel at balancing creative vision with practical design needs — delivering a unique and contemporary look that perfectly reflects the project’s intent, while also addressing the challenging functional aspects of the site.
Their exceptional design work, attention to detail, and commitment throughout the process were outstanding. The team’s expertise and seamless coordination made all the difference in achieving such a smooth and remarkably swift CDC approval.
I couldn’t recommend Gracia Building Design more highly — a talented, professional, and genuinely collaborative team who bring both creativity and precision to every stage of the project.
— Rod Sanchez at SANCORP PROPERTY
5 star super stars! We had a wonderful experience with Gracia Building Designs, in particular their prompt responses and constant communication, which we value highly. A definite recommendation.
— Levi Gibson, PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT at RANA ENVIRONMENTAL
Maria
Work Directly with the Person Designing Your Project
One of the most common frustrations I hear from clients is the lack of communication within the building and development industry.
Questions go unanswered.
Emails sit in inboxes.
Important decisions take days or weeks to resolve.
For a developer, yesterday was already too late.
At Gracia Building Design, you'll work directly with your designer throughout the project.
The person preparing your feasibility assessment, developing your concept, and designing your project is the same person you can call when you need answers.
That direct access allows projects to move faster, decisions to be made sooner and clients to feel supported throughout the process.
I look forward to meeting you.
Why Partner with Us
Trusted Industry Professionals
Member, Building Designers Association of Australia (BDAA)
Experienced in DA & CDC Approval Pathways
Feasibility consultations for advice before you begin
Direct access to your designer throughout every project
Where We Go
Building Design Services Across Wollongong
Whether you're looking for a building designer in Wollongong, a building designer on the South Coast or professional guidance on a duplex, dual occupancy or multi-dwelling development, we're here to help you understand what's possible.
Gracia Building Design proudly serves clients throughout:
Illawarra
Wollongong
Shellharbour
Kiama
Shellharbour
Nowra
Berry
Vincentia
Culburra
Ulladulla
Eurobodalla
Batemans Bay
Moruya
Narooma
