Established in 1998 by Elie Sleiman, ES Design (also referred to as ES Engineering & Design or es.au) is a multiple award‑winning building design firm based in Canterbury, NSW. With over 25 years of experience and a staff of approximately 35–50 professionals, the company excels in residential, commercial and industrial projects.
Building Design & Drafting – Custom homes, duplexes, dual‑occupancy, townhouses and commercial facilities
Development Applications & CDC – Full coordination of planning approvals, including fast‑track Complying Development Certificates (CDCs) in about 20 days.
Town Planning & Interior Design – In‑house architects, planners and interior designers collaborate seamlessly
Head office: Level 1/Suite 10, 1 Cooks Avenue, Canterbury NSW 2193
Primary service region: Greater Sydney, particularly inner‑west suburbs such as Canterbury, Leichhardt, Paddington, Yagoona, Cabarita and Panania
Luxury bespoke homes featuring refined open‑plan layouts, vaulted voids and indoor–outdoor connections
Dual‑occupancy & duplex designs, including corner‑block optimisations and CDC‑compliant builds
Renovations & additions, including terraces, townhouses and manor‑style residences
Eco‑friendly studios, sustainable detached residential studios
Home offices and dedicated workspaces are now integrated into new designs to reflect post‑pandemic lifestyles
Open‑plan layouts with defined transition zones emphasising hygiene and wellness
Outdoor living spaces thoughtfully designed for year‑round use and natural ventilation
Homeowners seeking custom luxury—those wanting meticulous attention to detail and high‑end finishes
Property developers & investors, especially those using CDC to fast‑track projects
Those pursuing sustainable design, including energy‑efficient and low‑maintenance homes
Clients requiring council approvals, where ES Design’s regulatory insight offers competitive advantage
Seamless, end‑to‑end service: in‑house design, planning and approvals
Award‑winning creativity: combines aesthetics, functionality and liveability
Regulatory know‑how: adept at navigating planning laws and CDC pathways
Client‑centric approach: highly personalised service, strong referral base and glowing testimonials
ES Design offers premium building and interior design solutions across the Greater Sydney region, specialising in luxury bespoke homes, duplexes, CDC‑compliant developments and eco‑friendly studios. With nearly three decades of expertise, a robust team, and strong regulatory insight, they are ideally positioned for homeowners, developers and investors seeking quality, efficiency and sustainability.