Daniel Raymond
Architect
NSW Registration No. #9788
Bachelor of Architecture. University of Sydney.
Bachelor of Science (Architecture). University of Sydney.
Daniel Raymond has had the privilege of practicing Architecture over the past 15 years on Sydney’s Northern Beaches where every site is uniquely different and surrounded by the natural beauty of the Peninsula’s, escarpments, waterway’s and native bushland.
Daniel has gained acclaim on numerous Residential Projects that stretch from The Bower to Barrenjoey.
Daniel follows a list of core values that includes Connection to Landscape, Ecological Sustainability and User Well-Being.
Through the implementation of Passive Environmental Design Principles and the science of Site Analysis, the building is orientated, arranged and specified to perform optimally and minimise energy expenditure.
“Sustainable Design and Best Building Practice means the construction process should be well planned and buildings should be built of the highest quality, materials specified for site suitability and be durable to last the test of time”.
By Designing with Generosity of Space, by Harnessing Natural Light, through the use of natural materials and exploring themes of Beauty through Scale, Proportion and Composition in every project, Daniel envisions the space, atmosphere or feeling within and strives to enhance the inhabitants sense of Well-Being, this is often realised as a feeling.
Regardless of Style, Daniel’s marker of success is his clients satisfaction and his ability to adapt & deliver a project that is on Brief in the most sophisticated and authentic way.
Throughout his practice, Daniel has acquired a wealth of knowledge by navigating his way through the different complexities and challenges inherent within Residential Development on unique coastal properties with varying sites and topographies.
Daniel has an in-depth understanding of the requirements and objectives of the relevant Local Authorities controls and regulations.
He has also enjoyed opportunities to work on commissions in the inner city, on the South Coast and the Northern Rivers of NSW.
Daniel works closely with a network of trusted Specialist Consultants, Engineers and Builders, Solving complex problems with solutions that result in simple, effective and valuable outcomes.
Daniel has always had a natural ability to draw and is an artistic, creative visual communicator.
Daniel is grateful to love his practice and the personal relationships that are formed through trust and shared passion.