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 Our Services

We provide expert commercial architectural design services, including concept development, detailed documentation, planning approvals, and project coordination. Our focus is on creating functional, efficient, and visually appealing spaces tailored to meet each client’s needs and goals.

Concept Design Solutions

Tailored architectural concept plans for commercial properties that capture the client’s brand identity, business requirements, and functional objectives.​

We provide concept designs for a wide range of commercial and community projects, including:

  • Change-of-use permits – guiding your project through regulatory approvals

  • Office fit-outs – creating functional and efficient workspaces

  • Restaurants, cafés, bars and hospitality venues – designing inviting and practical spaces

  • Warehouses and showrooms – balancing storage, display, and workflow requirements

  • Retail stores and shopping precincts – optimising customer experience and layout

  • Gyms and health & wellness centres – planning spaces that promote movement and wellbeing

  • Childcare and aged care facilities – ensuring safe, accessible, and functional environments

  • Churches and places of worship – supporting community and spiritual needs

  • Schools and other educational buildings – fostering learning through smart design

  • Medical and allied health clinics – efficient, welcoming spaces for patients and staff

  • Industrial workshops – practical layouts for production and operations

  • Multi-unit and mixed-use developments – combining functionality and aesthetics

  • Civic and community spaces – creating inclusive environments for public us

​Our aim is to deliver practical, compliant, and visually appealing concept designs that bring your ideas to life and set a strong foundation for the next stage of your project.

Town Planning Documentation

We are dedicated to providing exceptional town planning documentation. Our high-quality, compliant documents are designed to meet your specific needs. Trust us to accurately bring your vision to fruition.

We prepare comprehensive architectural plans tailored to meet the requirements of town planning and planning permits for a wide range of construction projects. Our services include the preparation of plans suitable for various planning controls and overlays, including:

  • Heritage Overlays (HO)

  • Bushfire Management Overlays (BMO)

  • Farming Zones (FZ)

  • Land Subject to Inundation Overlays (LSIO)

  • Residential Zones (General Residential Zone, Neighbourhood Residential Zone, etc.)

  • Commercial Zones (Commercial 1, Commercial 2 Zones)

  • Industrial Zones (Industrial 1, Industrial 3 Zones)

  • Special Use Zones (SUZ)

  • Environmental Significance Overlays (ESO)

  • Design and Development Overlays (DDO)

  • Vegetation Protection Overlays (VPO)

  • Public Conservation and Resource Zones (PCRZ)

Our team ensures that all documentation aligns with the relevant Victorian Planning Scheme requirements, supporting a smooth and efficient planning permit process.

Construction Plan
Documentation

We create detailed architectural construction plans that are fully compliant with regulations. Our focus on precision ensures every aspect is considered, providing a solid foundation for your project.

We prepare detailed architectural construction plans for commercial building projects, ensuring compliance with all relevant building regulations, planning requirements, and industry standards. Our services include:

  • Floor Plans – showing layouts, room sizes, circulation, and functional arrangements

  • Elevations – illustrating external appearance, finishes, and material specifications

  • Site Plans – indicating building placement, setbacks, landscaping, and access points

  • Sections – providing vertical cut-throughs for construction clarity

  • Plan Details – including joinery, fixtures, finishes, and construction specifics

  • General Notes – outlining design intentions, specifications, and compliance requirements

  • Setout Plans – showing dimensions, grids, and construction references

  • Ceiling Plans – detailing heights, finishes, and fixtures

  • Reflected Ceiling Plans – for lighting, HVAC, and other overhead services coordination

  • Door and Window Schedules – specifying types, sizes, and hardware

  • Finishes Schedules – covering internal and external surfaces, materials, and treatments

  • Construction Details – such as wall sections, structural interfaces, cladding, and roofing systems

  • Compliance Integration – ensuring all relevant building codes, fire regulations, accessibility, and occupational health requirements are addressed

  • Coordination with Sub-Consultants – incorporating structural, civil, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical engineer details directly onto plans for full buildability

  • Specialist Fit-Out Details – including commercial kitchens, retail fitouts, office layouts, and bespoke joinery

All plans are prepared with full detail for construction and compliance, allowing contractors and consultants to accurately interpret and execute the design.

Regulatory Compliance Support

Expert guidance through local zoning regulations, permit applications, and compliance with building codes to facilitate a smooth approval process.

We guide clients through every stage of the building process, ensuring that all aspects of their project meet the necessary regulatory and compliance requirements. Our services include:

  • Planning Permit Guidance – assisting with submissions, overlays, zones, and planning approvals

  • Building Permit Coordination – preparing documentation to meet building regulations and liaising with building surveyors

  • Compliance Checks – reviewing all architectural and engineering documentation to ensure adherence to codes and standards

  • Integration with Sub-Consultants – incorporating structural, civil, mechanical, hydraulic, and fire safety requirements into the design

  • Occupancy and Safety Compliance – ensuring accessibility, fire safety, and occupational health standards are fully met

  • Advice on Local Authority Requirements – guiding clients on council and state requirements throughout the project

  • Documentation Review and Certification – providing thorough checks to support permit applications and approvals

  • Project Support – assisting with any regulatory issues that arise during construction to maintain compliance

We provide hands-on guidance from concept to completion, ensuring that your project not only meets statutory requirements but also runs smoothly and efficiently.

Consultant management

We can streamline the management of all consultants needed for your construction plans, including engineers, town planners, and other specialists. Our dedicated team ensures that every aspect is handled efficiently, allowing you to focus on your project's success.

We manage and coordinate all required consultants prior to and during the building permit process, ensuring your project runs smoothly and efficiently. Our services include:

  • Consultant Coordination – liaising with all relevant specialists to ensure timely and accurate input

  • Energy Assessors – integrating sustainability and energy efficiency requirements into the design

  • Civil Engineers – coordinating site works, drainage, and infrastructure compliance

  • Structural Engineers – ensuring the building design meets all structural requirements

  • Mechanical and Hydraulic Engineers – incorporating services design, HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems

  • Fire Safety Engineers – ensuring compliance with fire regulations and safety standards

  • Documentation Integration – consolidating consultant reports and drawings into the architectural plans for permit submission

  • Review and Quality Assurance – checking all consultant input for completeness and compliance before submission

  • Permit Support – providing a single point of contact for all consultants to streamline the building permit process

We ensure that all consultant information is fully coordinated and integrated into the design, providing a seamless process for permit approval and construction

Interior Design
Support

Enhance your environment with our professional interior design services. Our team is committed to realizing your vision with precision.

We provide tailored interior design solutions that balance functionality, compliance, and aesthetics for commercial and residential projects. Our services include:

  • Space Planning – optimising layouts for circulation, efficiency, and usability

  • Material & Finish Selections – specifying durable, compliant, and visually appealing finishes

  • Joinery & Custom Detailing – designing bespoke cabinetry, workstations, and fitout elements

  • Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) – coordination of loose furniture, fittings, and specialist items

  • Lighting & Ceiling Design – integrating functional and feature lighting with reflected ceiling plans

  • Colour & Texture Coordination – creating cohesive palettes that enhance the built environment

  • Compliance Integration – ensuring interior layouts meet accessibility, safety, and building code requirements

  • Consultant Coordination – working alongside mechanical, electrical, and acoustic engineers for a complete interior solution

  • Documentation & Specifications – preparing detailed interior drawings, schedules, and specifications for construction and tender

Our approach ensures that every interior space is not only visually refined but also functional, durable, and fully compliant with regulatory standards.

Level 1, 28 Pall Mall,  Bendigo VIC 3550

(Entry Via Victoria lane)

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Phone: 0493 334 476

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Email: admin@gbdesigngroup.com.au

GB Design Group PTY LTD

​​ABN: 18 685 372 043

​ACN: 685 372 043

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Reg:  CDP-AD 100013

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