G'day!
10 metre Frontage is a Sydney-based building design practice specializing in cost-effective, Australian-compliant DA/CDC documentation for builders developing Greenfield and narrow-lot residential projects.
With 10+ years expertise in NSW building codes, we help builders maximize profitability on challenging 7-12m frontage sites. Our model combines Australian compliance know-how with skilled young designers, delivering quality documentation at 30-40% lower cost while maintaining rigorous quality control.
We solve builders' toughest margin challenges through optimized designs, streamlined approvals, and transparent project delivery.
Building Design
Full-Service Package
from Concept Design to Approval
End-to-end building design service for residential builders and developers — from early concept ideas through to DA/CDC-ready documentation and approval support.
What we do
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Concept design & feasibility: Review site conditions, lot orientation, setbacks, controls and design opportunities.
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Pre-sales design support: Prepare clear concept plans, elevations and visuals to help builders present confidently to clients.
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Technical drafting: Develop accurate architectural documentation for DA, CDC and construction-stage requirements.
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Approval-ready packages: Coordinate drawings and compliance items so the project is ready for council, certifier or consultant review.
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Ongoing design support: Assist with revisions, clarifications and updates throughout the approval process.
Key benefits
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Fast concept and bankset documentation to support early sales.
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Professional design material that helps house owners understand and approve the proposal.
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DA/CDC-compliant drawings prepared with practical approval experience.
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Reduced redesigns, fewer documentation gaps and smoother approval pathways.
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One clear design partner from concept through to approval readiness.
COORDINATOR SERVICE
CDC
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CDC compliance review against relevant controls and certifier expectations.
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Identify non-compliance risks before consultant engagement or submission.
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Coordinate required consultants such as structural, stormwater, BASIX and Sydney Water.
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Manage RFIs, drawing updates and document coordination.
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Compile a fully coordinated CDC package ready for certifier assessment.
COORDINATOR SERVICE
DA
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Planning review against LEP, DCP and council controls.
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Identify planning and design issues before submission.
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Coordinate consultants, designer updates and council requirements.
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Prepare and compile DA documentation, including application forms, SEE, Waste Management Plan and other required documents where applicable.
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Finalise a complete DA submission package ready for council lodgement.
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What Our Clients
Say About Us
"What sets 10mF apart is the sheer precision of their technical documentation. As a builder, there is nothing more valuable than a set of drawings that are fully coordinated and clear. Working with 10mF means we don’t have to waste time on-site solving design ambiguities; we can focus on what we do best—building. Their attention to detail significantly reduces our risk of variations and keeps the project moving like clockwork"
"In today’s market, budget certainty is everything. We love working with 10mF because they are incredibly proactive about cost-optimization. They are open to our feedback on materials and construction methods during the design phase, which helps us provide our clients with a fixed price that actually stays fixed. It’s a transparent, 'no-surprises' approach that our clients truly appreciate."
"The synergy between 10mF and our construction team creates a seamless experience for the homeowner. Usually, the gap between the architect and the builder can be a source of stress for a client, but with 10mF, it’s a unified front. Their communication is rapid and decisive, ensuring the client feels supported from the first sketch to the final handover. They are our first choice for any collaborative project."
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