Class 2 Design Practitioner

Planning to renovate your apartment in NSW, remove a wall, or redo your kitchen or bathroom? You may need a registered Class 2 Design Practitioner before you can proceed.

If your project involves removing a wall, reworking a kitchen or bathroom, or making changes within a strata building, it’s worth checking early, before design or construction begins.

That one step can avoid delays, redesign, or unexpected costs later on.

We help apartment owners quickly understand what’s required, secure approvals, and move forward without delays.

Why does checking this early matter

If Class 2 requirements are identified late, it can lead to delays, redesign, or additional costs during construction.

We clarify this upfront, so your project can move forward with certainty.

Whether you need just the required certification or a full architectural renovation, we can tailor the level of service to suit your project.

We work with apartment owners across Sydney, particularly in the Northern Beaches, North Shore and surrounding areas where many buildings require careful coordination between design, compliance, and strata approval. This sits within NSW regulations for Class 2 buildings, which apply to apartment developments and renovations.

Each building comes with its own constraints, so understanding these early is key to moving a project forward. We provide Class 2 Design Practitioner services across NSW, supporting apartment renovations that require approval through CDC or Construction Certificate pathways.

TWO WAYS WE CAN HELP

Option 1 — Certification Only (Fast + Focused)

For clients who already know what they want and just need approval.

We provide:

• Class 2 regulated design documentation
• Design compliance declaration
• Coordination with the certifier
• Guidance for strata approval

Best for:

• Kitchen/bathroom renovations
• Wall removals
• Straightforward upgrades

Option 2 — Full Design + Approval

For clients who want to rethink the space properly. Most clients find that once compliance is required, it’s worth resolving the design properly at the same time.

We provide:

• Architectural design
• Layout optimisation
• Documentation for CDC / CC
• Class 2 compliance integrated into design

Best for:

• Reconfiguring layout
• Improving spatial flow
• Higher-quality renovation outcomes

What most people don’t realise

Many apartment renovations require compliance even when the changes seem minor.

This often comes up when:

• Removing walls
• Relocating services
• Or working within strata buildings

Identifying this early avoids delays and keeps the project moving.

Working with an architect in this process

As registered architects, we combine design thinking with regulatory understanding.

This means:

• Your project is compliant
• Your space still works well
• And decisions are resolved early