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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.
About Align Building Design
Align Building Design is a family-run building design and drafting business based in Port Macquarie. Established in 2019, we have now worked on more than 600 projects throughout regional NSW, providing practical, personalised design solutions for homeowners, builders and developers.
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We specialise in new homes, renovations and extensions, duplexes and dual occupancies, granny flats and residential developments. Our Port Macquarie-based team is supported by a skilled team of building design and drafting professionals, allowing us to efficiently manage projects of all sizes while maintaining the personalised service and attention to detail Align Building Design is known for. From initial concept and design through to detailed plans, consultant coordination and council submissions, all projects are managed locally and we guide our clients through each stage of the process.
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Proudly based on the Mid North Coast, we work with clients from the Nambucca Valley through to Newcastle. Our approach is simple — thoughtful and functional design, clear communication and a straightforward process that makes bringing your project to life as enjoyable and stress-free as possible.
Building Design & Drafting Services
Based in Port Macquarie, Align Building Design provides professional building design and drafting services for new homes, renovations, extensions, duplexes, dual occupancies, granny flats and more.
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From the initial consultation through to design, detailed plans and council submission, we guide you through every stage of the process. Our practical, personalised approach takes the complexity out of building design, making the journey from your first ideas to construction-ready plans as simple and stress-free as possible.
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.
Council Applications & NSW Planning Portal Submissions
3D Rendering & Walk-Throughs
BASIX, NatHERS & 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Meet the People Behind Align
Locally led from Port Macquarie by Director and Building Designer Anthony Staines, Align is supported by a skilled team of building design, drafting and administration professionals.
Anthony Staines
Director & Building Designer
BDAA Accredited Building Designer
CAD Draftsman
Jacinta Staines
Business & Project Manager
Client & Project Administration
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Locations We Service
Nambucca Valley & Kempsey
Nambucca Heads • Macksville • Kempsey • South West Rocks
Port Macquarie & Hastings
Port Macquarie • Wauchope • Lake Cathie • Camden Haven
Manning & Great Lakes
Taree • Harrington • Old Bar • Forster • Gloucester
Hunter & Newcastle
Port Stephens • Maitland • Newcastle & Surrounds
Building Design & Drafting Services from Nambucca Valley to Newcastle
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Based in Port Macquarie, we provide building design and drafting services throughout the Mid North Coast and Hunter regions, from Nambucca Valley to Newcastle.
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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
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Not sure if we service your area? Get in touch — we work with clients throughout the Mid North Coast and Hunter regions.