Our Design Process
Our Philosophy
At OPSS Design & Building Workshop our firm belief is that the way our surroundings are expressed directly influences the quality of our lives, may it be our home, workplace or a public space. We acknowledge that architecture emerged and evolved over the years to satisfy needs of people. By being sensitive and responsive to the culture and climate of a space, architecture has the power to transcend the physical into the spiritual realm.
We believe that therein lies the true appeal of architects of this modern era. We strive to be leaders and proponents of those beliefs. We endeavour to create elegant and innovative designs that meet the requirements of our valued clients, while ensuring all developmental guidelines and developmental guidelines and recommendations are fully met. No matter how big the scale of the project we undertake, we will exercise due diligence and attention to detail. That is our promise to our clients. As professionals we have a dual responsibility, to the clients we serve on the one hand and equally to all others who will become users of our designs and constructions.
We believe that therein lies the true appeal of architects of this modern era. We strive to be leaders and proponents of those beliefs. We endeavour to create elegant and innovative designs that meet the requirements of our valued clients, while ensuring all developmental guidelines and developmental guidelines and recommendations are fully met. No matter how big the scale of the project we undertake, we will exercise due diligence and attention to detail. That is our promise to our clients. As professionals we have a dual responsibility, to the clients we serve on the one hand and equally to all others who will become users of our designs and constructions.
Our Approach
We at OPSS Design & Building Workshop work collaboratively, by bringing together owners, users and the professionals to share a wealth knowledge, to achieve great results and enhanced solutions. We consistently seek creative opportunities within projects we undertake. After the initial meeting with the client and the brief, we deliver the concept design and then proceed on to complete DA documentation through our team's liaising with the Local Council or Private Certifying Authority. We also undertake tendering on client's behalf and then liaise with the builders to see construction to completion.
Our Services
Pre-Design
Assisting with formulation of a brief; bulk and location studies; evaluation of properties; feasibility studies; resource consent applications; encroachment licence applications; arranging land surveys and geotechnical reports.
Concept Design
Space planning; architectural design; engaging consultants; preliminary estimates of cost.
Developed Design
Detailed planning; selecting materials; presentation drawings; 3D computer models; preparation of colour sample boards.
Documentation
Coordination of consultants; detailed construction documentations; comprehensive specifications; colour schemes; building consent applications.
Contract Administration
Tendering; assessment of tenders; tender negotiation & awarding contracts; processing progress claims; processing variations; monitoring defects liability period;
Our Projects
- Multi Dwellings, Apartments,
- Town Houses, Villas
- Knockdown Rebuild
- Duplexes
- Single or two storey Residential Houses
- Granny Flats
- Commercial
- Retail
- Interior
- Extensions
- Renovations
Our Team
Oshan Perera
- Managing Director / Design Principal
BArch (UNSW), Adv. Dip. Sus. Des. (SYD), Dip. Civ. Eng (SL)
Oshan started his Architectural journey at the Institute of Architects in Sri Lanka and then completed his professional qualification from the University of New South Wales Australia. Following his passion for sustainable design, he then completed an Advanced Diploma in sustainable design in architecture. In addition to his Architecture qualifications, Oshan also completed a Diploma in Civil Engineering, providing him with valuable construction knowledge.
Oshan is the key design principal for all projects. His appreciation of nature, natural lighting and fresh air ensures a design approach that is simple and considerate of these elements, with a focus on more natural lighting and ventilation.
Oshan is the key design principal for all projects. His appreciation of nature, natural lighting and fresh air ensures a design approach that is simple and considerate of these elements, with a focus on more natural lighting and ventilation.
Oshan has over 15 years of experience working in building designs globally, including in Singapore, Sri Lanka and Australia.
He specialises in contemporary, tropical, sustainable and modern designs. His ability to create unique courtyard and living spaces, makes Oshan a highly sought designer in Sydney.
Our Drafting team
Our experienced draftsman's takes extra safety and preventive measures during our define / analysis phase of the project and take care of all local councils, codes and NCCA requirements as well as organising all necessary consultants for your project to be effectively passed through to council approval.
Our Consulting team
Our Project Managers organise and co-ordinates with engineers and other consultants to ensure the project delivered with in time, cost, quality and scope. Our customised projects have a robust communication management plan that's guides and provides you with updates on the progression of your journey. Our specialised consultants are included and not limited to;
Town Planning consultants
Our experienced town planners provide all preliminary feasible studies, statement of environmental effect reports and other planning policies and liaise with the council and other authorities.
Landscape design consultants
Our experienced landscape designers provide a wide range of landscape designs and produce both council documents and construction documents.
Hydraulic and Storm water Engineers
Our experienced engineers provide all hydraulic, storm water, flood study reports for all our projects and are involved in both DA and CC documentation.
Structural Engineers
Our experienced structural engineers provide all structural design and certificates to all DA and CC documents for our projects.
BASIX Consultants
Our experienced BASIX consultants produce all BASIX and NatHers reports and certificates for all of our major projects.