From boutique apartments to community housing and mixed-use buildings, we design places that feel like home from the moment you walk in. Thoughtful design, comfort and practicality come together to create homes people love and neighbourhoods that grow stronger over time.
Designing places to live that feel personal, connected to the community & built to last.
Sam Crawford Architects creates multi-residential projects across Sydney and New South Wales - from boutique apartments and townhouses to mixed-use buildings and community housing. We balance design quality, amenity and build-ability so homes feel good to live in and neighbourhoods benefit for the long term.
Shared areas feel welcoming rather than busy, and the ground plane connects residents to landscape and street life. It is easy to maintain, efficient to run and a pleasure to come home to. That is what we aim for - homes that feel personal within buildings that serve a broader community.
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Experience across apartments, townhouses, mixed-use and community housing.
Amenity-led design focused on light, air, outlook and privacy.
Efficient planning that supports yield without compromising quality.
Sensible construction detailing for durability and maintenance.
Respect for context, Country and neighbourhood character.
Collaborative delivery with councils, consultants and builders.
Multi-residential projects shape how people live together - they influence wellbeing, affordability and the character of streets and suburbs.
Getting them right means aligning planning, sustainability and construction realities with human needs.
We bring clarity to complex briefs, coordinating consultants and approvals while designing for light, ventilation, privacy, acoustics and adaptability. The result is buildings that work for residents, neighbours, councils and owners over time.
Clear pathways through planning.
Design that elevates everyday living.
Respect for neighbours, streetscape and place.
Robust materials and detailing.
A process built on transparency and teamwork.
Attention to lifecycle performance and cost.
Commitment to sustainability and accessibility.
We partner closely with clients and project teams to create buildings that feel good to live in and make sense to deliver.
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We understand priorities around yield, mix, budget and program, as well as the lived experience you want to create.
We analyse site, climate, landscape and neighbourhood to inform form, massing and amenity.
We balance beautiful, functional spaces with efficient structure and services.
We lead consultants and approvals, and prepare precise documentation for tender and construction.
We support procurement and administration so the built outcome matches the intent.
Every multi-residential project begins with listening - to residents, neighbours, council and client.
Maybe it is a boutique apartment building on a tight site, a mixed-use project near transport or a set of townhouses that add gentle density to a street.
Whatever the setting, we start by understanding how people will live, move and connect.
We work with you to shape a clear path forward, aligning design, approvals and delivery. From early feasibility to construction, we manage detail and coordination so decisions are informed and momentum is maintained.
The outcome is a building that feels welcoming, performs well and contributes positively to its place.
Homes with good light, cross-ventilation and privacy, paired with ground floor uses that activate the street and support local life.
Human-scaled density that fits its neighbourhood. Flexible plans, private open space and materials that age well.
Durable, serviceable buildings with welcoming common areas, efficient back-of-house planning and resident amenities that foster community.
Dignified, practical homes designed with care. Smart planning delivers value while meeting regulatory and operational needs.
Sanctuary, Rose Bay
A sensitive renewal that balances heritage with contemporary community needs. The site contains a deconsecrated church and a disused hall, neither of which meet minimum access and safety requirements. As a local landmark, the church will be upgraded and repurposed as retail or food and beverage space, with the side annex retained for community use.
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“Each project is different - some are compact urban infill, others are larger mixed-use precincts. All share a focus on liveability, community and context.”
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Multi-residential projects like yours
Sam Crawford Architects works across Sydney and NSW on new builds, infill and adaptive reuse. Each project is grounded in research, collaboration and care, creating long-lasting value for residents, owners and communities.
View our Multi-residential projectsFrom townhouses to larger apartment developments, we create homes that feel welcoming, comfortable and connected to their surroundings. Each project blends thoughtful design with practicality to enhance daily life and strengthen community.
Whether it’s a small infill project or a multi-residential precinct, we design spaces that feel warm, livable and lasting. Our focus is on creating homes that work beautifully and contribute positively to the neighbourhood around them.
Sam Crawford Architects designs apartments, townhouses and mixed-use developments that feel personal and connected, enhancing the way people live together across Sydney and NSW.