Pathways
fjcstudio designs housing as homes and neighbourhoods, not units of supply. New planning pathways in NSW are changing how and where housing is delivered, and we work alongside planning consultants, with architecture, interiors, landscape and urban design in one studio, so each scheme develops as a whole from the first option.
New housing shapes how people live together for generations. fjcstudio holds that design is a social and ethical act, and plans each project around daylight, outlook, cross ventilation and the shared spaces where residents meet. Since 2025, fifteen projects we have worked on have been recommended by the Housing Delivery Authority, with capacity for more than 6,800 homes.
Homes for everyday life
Apartments planned around daylight, outlook and generous living spaces.
Pathways
Housing Delivery Authority
The NSW Housing Delivery Authority offers a State Significant Development pathway for major housing proposals that are well located and can be built quickly. Our architecture and urban design teams prepare the design case from Expression of Interest through assessment. See our Housing Delivery Authority work.
Transport Oriented Development
The Transport Oriented Development program allows more homes within walking distance of selected stations. We test what each site can support under the new controls, and design apartment buildings that suit their station precincts, with active ground floors and good amenity for residents. See Transport Oriented Development.
Low and Mid-Rise Housing
The Low and Mid-Rise Housing reforms allow terraces, manor houses and residential flat buildings near nominated centres and stations. We help owners and developers understand what the controls allow, and design homes with daylight, outlook and a scale that fits the street. See Low and Mid-Rise Housing.
State Significant Development
Larger housing and mixed-use projects can be assessed as State Significant Development, including over-station development and larger in-fill affordable housing. We prepare design and urban design work for concept and detailed applications through to determination. See State Significant Development.
Experience Matrix
| Project | Location | Apartments | Build to Rent | Integrated Retail / Mixed Use | Heritage Context | Public Domain / Landscape | Interiors | Design Excellence / Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King & Phillip Residences | Sydney, New South Wales | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Charlie Parker Build to Rent | Parramatta, New South Wales | • | • | • | • | |||
| The Harrington Collection | The Rocks, Sydney, New South Wales | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| Wonderland | Chippendale, New South Wales | • | • | • | ||||
| 111 Castlereagh Street | Sydney, New South Wales | • | • | • | • | |||
| 338 Pitt Street | Sydney, New South Wales | • | • | • | ||||
| Anadara | Barangaroo, New South Wales | • | • | • | • | |||
| Little Bay Apartments | Little Bay, New South Wales | • | • | • | • | • |
Relevant Awards
Our residential projects have been recognised by architecture and design awards. Relevant awards include:
| Project | Name | Year | Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harrington Collection | International Architecture Award, Urban Planning / Landscape Architecture | 2024 | Chicago Athenaeum |
| King & Phillip Residences | Residential Architecture, Multiple Housing, shortlist | 2023 | Australian Institute of Architects (NSW Chapter) |
| The Harrington Collection | IDEA Residential Multi, shortlist | 2023 | Australian Design Review |
| King & Phillip Residences | Completed Buildings: Housing, shortlist | 2022 | World Architecture Festival |
| Wonderland | International Architecture Award, Multi-Family Housing | 2020 | Chicago Athenaeum |
| Anadara | Housing, shortlist | 2016 | World Architecture Festival |
| Little Bay Apartments | Residential Architecture, Multiple Housing, commendation | 2013 | Australian Institute of Architects (NSW Chapter) |
For further information about our housing capability across the planning pathways, please enquire by email. You can also read Designing for housing supply: our capability in the HDA pathway.
Related capabilities: build to rent and student accommodation.