Residential Design, Renovations & Planning Approvals in the Northern Rivers
From small renovations and secondary dwellings to new homes, OLEA Studio provides considered residential design, DA & CDC applications and construction documentation across the Northern Rivers.
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WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING?
Whether you are making a small change to an existing home or starting something new, we can help with the design, approvals and documentation needed to move your project forward.
New Home →
Complete residential design from concept through documentation.
DA or CDC Application →
Planning approvals, application drawings and consultant coordination.
Renovation or Extension →
Small and medium renovations, additions and alterations.
Construction Documentation →
Detailed drawings for approval, pricing and construction.
Secondary Dwelling or Studio →
Secondary dwellings, granny flats and residential studios.
Feasibility & Planning →
Understand what may be possible on your property before committing to a design.
Our work is guided by light, proportion and atmosphere.
Homes that feel grounded, intuitive and quietly expressive.
We believe thoughtful design can make a difference at every scale — from a small renovation to a complete new home.
Our Approach
We believe good design should be both thoughtful and practical.
Each project begins with understanding the site, the way you live and what you are hoping to achieve. From there, we develop a considered design while navigating planning requirements, approvals, consultants and documentation.
Our aim is to make the process clear and manageable, resolving constraints early and helping you move confidently from an initial idea towards construction.
Latest Work
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Casa Palmera - Byron Bay
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Margate Home - Brisbane
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Loggia House - Byron Bay
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Studio Sotto
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Olatu Villas - Bali
Have a project in mind?
Tell us a little about your property and what you would like to achieve. We can help you understand the best next step.