Business Details
22 Years
experience
Award-Winning Interior & Landscape Design Services in Wahroonga
Established in 2004, Caldesign is an award-winning design studio renowned for creating exceptional indoor and outdoor environments that balance beauty and functionality. Our multidisciplinary team specializes in high-end garden, interior, and open space design, with over 20 years of industry experience and deep local knowledge. We pride ourselves on delivering tailored solutions that respond thoughtfully to each project's unique context, whether residential, commercial, or public domain. Our expertise spans concept design to construction coordination, with a focus on ecologically sensitive sites, heritage projects, and complex regulatory environments.Led by co-founders Andrew, a Registered Landscape Architect with 25+ years' experience, and Claudia, a Senior Interior Designer, we combine creativity with technical precision to exceed client expectations. Our commitment to quality documentation ensures enduring, site-responsive outcomes, evidenced by our AILA National Award-winning Warrawee Estate project. We offer comprehensive services including DA/CDC submissions, colour consultancy, and expert witness services, supporting clients from initial concept through to project completion.
Services
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Garden Design
Colour Consultancy
Council Submissions
Construction Documentation
Project Coordination
Expert Witness Services
Product Sourcing
Design Consultations
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- Award-winning designs recognized by AILA since 2004
- Registered Landscape Architect with 25+ years' technical expertise
- Specialists in heritage, bushfire-prone, and ecologically sensitive sites
- Comprehensive services from concept to construction completion
- Proven track record with complex regulatory submissions (DA/CDC)
Associations and certifications
- Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA)
Services
Interior Design
Our interior design service creates timeless, functional spaces tailored to client lifestyles. We offer full project management from concept to completion, including colour consultancy, furniture sourcing, and heritage restoration. With expertise in residential and commercial projects, we prioritize preserving architectural integrity while modernizing spaces for contemporary living.
Landscape Architecture
Comprehensive landscape architecture services covering concept design, regulatory submissions, and construction coordination. We specialize in complex sites including heritage properties, bushfire-prone areas, and ecologically sensitive locations. Our award-winning team delivers enduring, site-responsive solutions for residential, commercial, and public domain projects across Sydney.
Garden Design
Tailored garden design services creating functional, aesthetically harmonious outdoor spaces. We handle all project phases from initial concept to construction, with particular expertise in Sydney's unique climatic and regulatory conditions. Our designs integrate sustainable practices while addressing specific site challenges like steep terrain or heritage constraints.
Colour Consultancy
Professional colour consultancy services for interior and exterior spaces. We provide tailored colour schemes that enhance architectural features and create desired atmospheres. Our expertise includes heritage colour palettes and modern applications, ensuring cohesive visual harmony across residential and commercial properties.
Council Submissions
Expert assistance with development applications and complying development certificates. Our team navigates Sydney's complex planning regulations, preparing detailed documentation to secure approvals for heritage sites, bushfire-prone properties, and commercial developments while maintaining design integrity.
People
Andrew
Co-Founder & Landscape Architect
Registered Landscape Architect with 25+ years' experience, Andrew leads Caldesign's landscape architecture division. AILA member and 2016 National Landscape Architecture Award winner, he specializes in complex regulatory projects and ecologically sensitive designs across residential and public domains.
Claudia Anelli Lane
Co-Founder & Senior Interior Designer
Senior Interior Designer and co-founder Claudia brings Italian design sensibilities to Sydney projects. With formal training from ISCD and 20+ years' experience, she specializes in creating timeless interiors that respect architectural heritage while meeting modern living requirements across residential and commercial sectors.
Questions
What interior design services do you offer?
We provide full interior design services from concept to completion, including colour consultancy, space planning, furniture sourcing, and heritage restoration for residential and commercial properties.
Do you handle landscape architecture for commercial projects?
Yes, our landscape architecture services cover commercial and public domain projects, including masterplanning, DA submissions, and construction coordination for sites of all complexity levels.
Can you assist with heritage site regulations?
Our team has extensive experience navigating heritage constraints, bushfire regulations, and ecological considerations through expert documentation and council submissions.
How are consultation fees structured?
We offer half-day and full-day consultation sessions tailored to project needs, with flexible upgrades available during the session based on required outcomes.
What regions do you service?
While based in Wahroonga, we work across Sydney metropolitan areas including North Shore, Inner West, Eastern Suburbs, and select regional NSW locations.
