LCG Architects
Boutique Residential Architecture · Northern Sydney

Architecture, shown not told.

A boutique Northern Sydney studio designing approachable, sensitively resolved homes that are joyful, practical and enduring. NSW ARB registered. Australian Institute of Architects members. Full architectural service from concept to construction support.

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35+
Years Combined Experience
NSW ARB
Registered Architects
AIA
Institute Members
1 day
Enquiry Response
Registered & Accredited
NSW ARB
Registered Architects
#11962 · #12899
AIA
Australian Institute
of Architects
Code
Professional Conduct
NSW ARB Compliant
M.Arch
UNSW & UTS
Post-graduate credentialled
Why LCG Architects

Boutique studio. Full-service delivery.

A three-person team of registered architects and drafters — small enough to give every home our full attention, structured enough to run it end-to-end from concept to construction.

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Registered Architects, Not Draftspeople

NSW ARB #11962 & #12899. AIA members. Every design led by a registered architect — bound by the Code of Professional Conduct and 35+ combined years of residential experience.

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Approval Pathway, Designed In

Every scheme is developed around the planning controls and DA/CDC pathway from day one. Fewer resubmissions. Faster approvals. No design surprises at council review.

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3D-First Documentation

Everything modelled in 3D from the first sketch. Clearer client conversations, coordinated documentation and construction drawings certifiers can review efficiently.

What We Design

Full residential service, brief to build.

From a single-storey addition to a dual occupancy — every project handled by a registered architect and documented in-house through to construction.

New Homes
Bespoke single-family residences designed around your site and life.
Additions & Alterations
Second storeys, rear extensions and full renovations that add space without losing character.
Dual Occupancies
Attached and detached duals designed to maximise site yield and comply with LEP controls.
Secondary Dwellings
Granny flats and secondary dwellings that add usable square metres and long-term value.
DA & CDC Documentation
Council-ready DA submissions and Complying Development Certificates — approval pathway assessed from day one.
Construction Drawings
Coordinated documentation sets built for builders, certifiers and consultants to work from with no ambiguity.
Consultant Coordination
Structural engineer, BASIX assessor, surveyor and hydraulic all managed under one point of contact.
Building Design & Drafting
Concept design, feasibility studies and drafting for smaller scopes where a full architectural service isn't required.
Our Approach

Concept. Documentation. Approval.

A structured architectural process that keeps every project on time, on budget and on the approval pathway — from first sketch through to keys in hand.

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Concept
A conversation about how you actually live, site analysis and planning-control review. Concept sketches and a 3D massing model that show, not tell.
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Documentation
Developed design, coordinated with your structural, hydraulic and BASIX consultants. DA or CDC drawing set prepared to council-review standard.
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Approval & Build
Council/certifier liaison through to approval, then construction drawings for tender. Contractor questions answered until the last inspection.
The Studio

A small team, fully accountable.

Two registered architects and an architectural graduate — every project runs through the same three sets of hands from first sketch to final approval.

PL
Paul Lopez
Nominated Architect
NSW ARB #11962

Fifteen-plus years delivering beautiful, functional homes across Sydney. UNSW B.Arch Studies + M.Arch. Fluent Spanish speaker. Leads concept design and approval strategy on every project.

MG
Meeta Goel
Registered Architect
NSW ARB #12899

Twenty-plus years across residential architecture and construction. UTS M.Arch. Owns technical documentation, construction detailing and consultant coordination through to handover.

JL
Jacob Lee
Architectural Assistant
Graduate · Residential focus

Residential experience across Korea and Australia. Supports concept modelling, 3D visualisation and DA documentation on every job that comes through the studio.

The LCG Difference

Not every drafter is a registered architect.

What separates a boutique architectural studio from a volume drafter or design-and-build package.

 
LCG Architects
Volume Drafter
Registration
NSW ARB registered architects. AIA members. Code of Professional Conduct.
Draftsperson only — not architect-registered
Design Approach
Bespoke to your site, brief and planning controls
Template plans lightly modified
Approval Pathway
DA/CDC strategy assessed from day one, council liaison included
Design first, deal with council later
Documentation
3D model + coordinated construction drawing set builders can price accurately
Minimum-viable plans, contractor RFIs during build
Consultant Coordination
Structural, hydraulic, BASIX & surveyor managed under one point of contact
Left to the client to chase and coordinate
Construction Support
Architect available for questions right through to final inspection
Drawings delivered, then hands off
Selected Projects

Homes across Sydney.

A selection of recent residential projects — additions, alterations and new homes, delivered under our full architectural service.

2023
ScopeAlterations & Additions
SuburbRussell Lea
Year2023
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Alterations & Additions · Inner West

Russell Lea Residence

Full alteration and addition to an established Inner-West family home — new living zones, upstairs bedroom suite and reworked rear opening onto the garden.

2022
ScopeForever Home
SuburbPagewood
Year2022
Discuss a similar project
New Home · Eastern Suburbs

Reigler Forever Home

A ground-up family home in Pagewood designed around long-term liveability — passive orientation, generous living zones and detailing built to last.

2026
ScopeTerrace Renovation
SuburbGlebe
Year2026
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Renovation · Inner West

Glebe Home

A heritage Glebe terrace reworked with a modern rear addition — sympathetic to the streetscape, opened up and re-planned for how the owners actually live.

2021
ScopeBeachside Home
SuburbClovelly
Year2021
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New Home · Eastern Suburbs

Iantchev Residence, Clovelly

Compact-site coastal home resolved for indoor-outdoor living — light-filled interior planning and material choices tuned for a beachside microclimate.

2020
ScopeNew Home
SuburbBotany
Year2020
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New Home · Eastern Suburbs

Muscat Residence, Botany

A contemporary family home on a tight infill site — developed around planning controls, private outdoor space and warm, honest material choices.

2026
ScopeCoastal Renovation
SuburbNorth Curl Curl
Year2026
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Renovation · Northern Beaches

North Curl Curl

Northern Beaches coastal renovation resolving second-storey addition, rear alteration and reworked entry sequence — opened up to the view without over-scaling the street facade.

Studio Philosophy
We appreciate the significant investment each project requires and believe an important part of our role is guiding our clients through the planning, design and building process.
LCG
The LCG Architects Studio
Boutique Residential Architecture · Sydney
Working With LCG

Every service grounded in practical judgement.

A full architectural engagement, structured so you know exactly where the project is at every stage — from your first design conversation through to keys in the door.

  • One-business-day response on all new enquiries
  • Fixed-fee proposals with clearly staged deliverables
  • 3D model shared from concept — you see the home, not just the plans
  • Registered architect on point through to final inspection
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Where We Work

A Sydney studio, based in Lindfield.

Northern Sydney is home — but projects run across the metro, from the Inner West and Eastern Suburbs to the Northern Beaches. If you're inside Greater Sydney, we'll come to the site.

North ShoreNorthern BeachesLindfieldCremorneChatswoodHornsbyEastern SuburbsClovellyBotanyPagewoodInner WestGlebeRussell LeaSutherland ShireHills DistrictSydney CBD
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FAQs

Questions, answered.

Are you registered architects?
Yes — and this matters. Paul Lopez (NSW ARB #11962) is our Nominated Architect and Meeta Goel (NSW ARB #12899) is a Registered Architect. Both are Australian Institute of Architects members and bound by the Code of Professional Conduct. Draftspeople are not architects and can't legally use the title.
Do you handle small projects like alterations, additions and granny flats?
Yes. We regularly design alterations and additions, secondary dwellings (granny flats), dual occupancies and single-storey additions. Every scope gets the same registered-architect service — no minimum project value.
Will you handle the council DA or CDC for us?
Yes. We assess the DA/CDC pathway from day one, prepare the full submission set and liaise with the certifier or council through to determination. Approval strategy is baked into the design, not bolted on afterwards.
How much do your architectural services cost?
We work on fixed-fee proposals tailored to the scope — new home, addition, dual occupancy or granny flat all quote differently. Send us your site and brief through the form and we'll come back within one business day with a fee proposal and staged deliverables.
How long will my project take?
Concept design typically takes 4–8 weeks, DA/CDC documentation another 6–10 weeks, and council approval 8–16+ weeks depending on the pathway and council. We'll give you a project-specific timeline in the fee proposal.
Do you work with our chosen builder, or do you have preferred contractors?
Both. We're happy to tender the job to your preferred builder, or introduce you to residential contractors we've worked with before across Sydney. Our documentation is designed to be builder-agnostic and priceable by any capable trade.
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Suite 106, Level 1
345 Pacific Highway
Lindfield NSW 2070
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