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Built on dreams, designed for life.

Building Design & Drafting Services – Port Macquarie & Mid North Coast

From Nambucca Valley to Newcastle

At Align Building Design, we believe every great home starts with a dream. Our mission is to transform your vision into thoughtfully designed spaces that reflect your lifestyle, values, and future. With a focus on functionality, aesthetics, and lasting quality, we create homes that don’t just look good — they feel right, for life.

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About Align Building Design

Established in 2019, Align Building Design is a family-run building design and drafting business based in Port Macquarie on the NSW Mid North Coast, providing services from the Nambucca Valley through to Newcastle and surrounding areas.

We pride ourselves on providing a personalised, straightforward and uncomplicated approach to the building design process. We work closely with our clients from the initial consultation and concept design through to detailed plans and approvals, helping make the process as clear and stress-free as possible.

Our team provides building design and drafting services for new homes, renovations and extensions, secondary dwellings and granny flats, duplexes and dual occupancies, townhouses, sheds, decks and more.

At Align, we believe quality building design should combine functionality, thoughtful design and practical solutions while remaining conscious of our clients' budgets and individual needs. We provide professional advice throughout the process and can assist with navigating the various requirements involved in bringing a project from an idea to construction.

From concept to approvals and design to build, we aim to provide a complete service, coordinating with builders, engineers, certifiers, councils and other consultants as required to help keep your project moving.

Every project is different, which is why we tailor our approach to suit the site, budget, lifestyle and individual needs of each client.

Based in Port Macquarie. Servicing the Nambucca Valley, Kempsey, Port Macquarie, Wauchope, Camden Haven, Taree, Forster-Tuncurry, Gloucester, Port Stephens, Maitland, Newcastle and surrounding areas.

Alana George

"This was our first time designing and building a home, and being our forever home this was quite daunting. Anthony made this process such a breeze and absolutely nailed everything we wanted in our home. Anthony was flexible, understanding and very punctual. Both Anthony and Jacinta were so approachable and such a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend the Align Building Design team."
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Services

What we can help with.

We are your go-to destination for all your design and drafting requirements. We handle everything for you, supporting you every step of the way from beginning to end. Our services include detailed consultations, expert design guidance, plan development, builder pricing, and council submissions. Our mission is to make the design and planning process of any project as enjoyable and stress free as possible.

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Expert Building Design &
Drafting

Bring your vision to life with our tailored and expert consultation process. Whether you’re planning a renovation, an addition, or a completely new home we make the building design and drafting process straightforward. Allow us to assist you at every stage, transforming complex ideas into clear and actionable plans.

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Submissions & Liaising

3D Walk-Through

Additional Compliance Reporting

We serve as your liaison during the planning phase, managing all state and local government lodgement requirements for construction. We streamline the building process by coordinating with your contractors and ensuring compliance with the NSW planning portal. Count on us to facilitate communication with your structural engineer, surveyor, geotech team & builder.

Our Additional Reporting service offers government-compliant assessments to aid project approval, including BASIX and NatHERS energy ratings for sustainability. We provide Bushfire Attack Level Reports for fire risk management and Statements of Effects to assess environmental impact. Trust us for thorough, accurate, and tailored solutions.

Discover your designs in a whole new way with our 3D walkthrough service. Transform your vision into a vibrant virtual experience, allowing you to explore every detail of your project. Feel the excitement of seeing your ideas come to life, making the journey from concept to reality truly unforgettable. Let us help you create an inspiring and immersive experience that elevates your design process.

Why wait? Based in Port Macquarie, we welcome projects throughout the Mid North Coast and Hunter regions, from the Nambucca Valley through to Newcastle.

About Anthony Staines...

Anthony has over 7 years of experience in residential and commercial building design and CAD drafting. Holding a Diploma of Building Design, he is a BDAA Accredited Building Designer committed to ongoing professional development and staying current with industry standards and requirements.

With a portfolio of more than 600 projects throughout regional NSW, Anthony has experience across a diverse range of projects including new homes, duplexes and dual occupancies, residential developments, commercial projects, specialised NDIS housing, renovations, extensions and additions.

Based in Port Macquarie, Anthony and the Align Building Design team work with clients throughout the Mid North Coast and Hunter regions, from the Nambucca Valley through to Newcastle.
 

Anthony is passionate about turning clients' ideas into thoughtful, practical and functional designs, while making the design and approval process as straightforward as possible.

When he's not working on building design, Anthony enjoys spending time on his rural property, tackling projects around the property and enjoying the outdoors.

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About
Our Team
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Anthony Staines

Jacinta Staines

Business Owner

Accrediated CAD Draftsman & Building Designer

Business Owner

Administration/Manager

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Locations We Service

Locations We Service

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Nambucca Valley & Kempsey

Nambucca Heads • Macksville • Kempsey • South West Rocks

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Port Macquarie & Hastings

Port Macquarie • Wauchope • Lake Cathie • Camden Haven

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Manning & Great Lakes

Taree • Harrington • Old Bar • Forster • Gloucester

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Hunter & Newcastle

Port Stephens • Maitland • Newcastle & Surrounds

Building Design & Drafting Services from Nambucca Valley to Newcastle

Based in Port Macquarie, Align Building Design services the Mid North Coast and Hunter regions of NSW, from the Nambucca Valley through to Newcastle.

We provide building design and drafting services for new homes, renovations, additions, granny flats, duplexes, sheds and residential projects throughout:

Nambucca Valley • Kempsey • Port Macquarie • Wauchope • Camden Haven • Taree • Forster-Tuncurry • Gloucester • Bulahdelah • Port Stephens • Maitland • Newcastle

Not sure if we service your area? Get in touch — we work with clients throughout the Mid North Coast and Hunter regions.

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Have questions or ready to plan your project? We’re here to help. Share a few details and we’ll provide a clear, detailed quote—no pressure, no commitment.

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