Multi-Residential & High-Rise Design

DESIGNING FOR THE SKYLINE

TYPE:
Multi-Residential
FOCUS:
High-Rise & Penthouse
LOCATION:
Sydney, NSW
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OUR APPROACH

A studio built for scale, without losing precision.

High-rise and multi-residential work brings a different order of complexity: authority approvals, body corporate structures, staged delivery, and dozens of stakeholders who all need the same design intent protected end to end. This is where Henderson & Co specialises.Henderson & Co. is led by Angus Henderson, whose more than two decades of experience in interior architecture and architectural design spans luxury homes, multi-residential developments and award-winning work delivered across Australia and internationally.

Our Approach to Premium High-rise Apartment Design and Architecture

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INITIAL CONSULTATION & BRIEFING WORKSHOP

Every project begins with a considered conversation. We listen carefully, workshop ideas, and define your vision, clarifying objectives, constraints, budget and ambition. This foundation ensures the design is purposeful from the outset.

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CONCEPT DESIGN

This is where creative direction takes shape. We explore spatial potential, develop design narratives and test ideas through drawings and visual studies. The concept phase sets the tone, rhythm and character of your project.

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SCHEMATIC DESIGN & AUTHORITY SUBMISSIONS

We refine the chosen concept into a clear spatial plan and prepare documentation for development approvals (DA, CDC or equivalent). The focus is on alignment, with both your goals and the regulatory framework.

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DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

Here, ideas become tangible. Materials, details, joinery and systems are developed and coordinated across disciplines. We resolve the design technically and aesthetically, elevating it without compromise.

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TENDER DOCUMENTATION

We prepare detailed documentation for tender, ensuring accurate pricing and clear scope for prospective builders. Our goal is to attract the right delivery partner, one aligned with the quality and complexity of your project.

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CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION

We produce a fully coordinated construction package, including all technical drawings and specifications. Every element is documented to support precision on site and fidelity to the design intent.

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ADVICE DURING CONSTRUCTION (ADC)

We stay involved throughout the build, reviewing shop drawings, responding to contractor queries, and making regular site visits. Our presence ensures the design is realised to standard, and decisions are made with confidence.

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STYLING

The final layer. We curate furniture, lighting and objects to harmonise with the architecture, refining spatial feel, function and identity. It’s where the vision becomes fully lived-in, and fully yours.

SEE OUR WORK

88 Penthouses Designed Using Our Methods

TYPE:
Multi-Residential
LOCATION:
St Leonards, Sydney, NSW
YEAR:
2019

We delivered 88 penthouse designs for property developer JQZ in St Leonards, Sydney. It was a multi-residential development in which the penthouse offering was resolved with the same material language as the surrounding building, rather than being treated as a separate, more elaborate exercise.

It remains the clearest evidence in our portfolio of what a high-rise and penthouse architect brief looks like when architecture and interior architecture are unified from a tower's silhouette down to a single penthouse's finishes.

Led by Experience

Henderson & Co. is led by Angus Henderson, whose more than two decades of experience in interior architecture and architectural design spans luxury homes, multi-residential developments and award-winning work delivered across Australia and internationally.

Since establishing the studio in 2017, Henderson & Co. has delivered more than 110 projects across nine sectors, backed by a multi-award-winning practice and a senior team bringing 15+ years of local and international experience to every project, whether the brief is a single residence or a multi-residential development.

20+
Years Founder Experience
110+
Completed Projects
9
Sectors
15+
Yrs Senior Team Experience

Australian Good Design Award

FIT Summit Awards of Excellence — Boutique of the Year

UDIA NSW Awards — Concept Design

Australian Good Design Award

UDIA NSW Awards — Marketing Apartment Communities

Red Dot Award

Australian International Design Award

German Design Award

Henderson & Co. is led by Angus Henderson, whose more than two decades of experience in interior architecture and architectural design spans luxury homes, multi-residential developments and award-winning work delivered across Australia and internationally.Since establishing the studio in 2017, Henderson & Co. has delivered more than 110 projects across nine sectors, backed by a multi-award-winning practice and a senior team bringing 15+ years of local and international experience to every project, whether the brief is a single residence or a multi-residential development.

Why Choose Henderson & Co. as Your High-rise Architect

Henderson & Co. undertakes high-rise and penthouse work from studios in Sydney, Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Dubai, led by more than two decades of design experience and recognised with multiple design and architecture awards. Each project we commit to carries the full weight of the studio's attention, from the first concept sketch to the final finish.

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Henderson & Co. selects a limited number of projects each year. If you believe your vision aligns with our studio’s focus, we welcome you to explore our services or get in touch with us to begin a conversation about creating something truly exceptional.
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Frequently Asked Questions

01
What's the difference between a high-rise architect and a penthouse architect?

A high-rise architect designs the building as a whole, the tower's structure, facade, and mixed-use or residential floors, while a penthouse architect focuses on the uppermost, most premium residence within that structure. Henderson & Co. works across both, often within the same project.

02
Does Henderson & Co. work with developers on tower and mixed-use projects?

Yes. Henderson & Co. takes on a select number of high-rise and mixed-use development briefs each year, working with property developers from concept through to construction documentation.

03
Does Henderson & Co. design penthouse interiors within existing buildings, or only new towers?

We do both. We design penthouses as part of new tower developments and take on standalone penthouse interior projects within existing buildings, depending on the brief.

04
What locations does Henderson & Co. design high-rise and penthouse projects in?

Henderson & Co. undertakes high-rise and penthouse work across Sydney, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and Dubai.