DARCH

What DARCH does

DARCH (Doroch Architects) is a privately held, founder-owned architectural practice based in Surry Hills, Sydney, established in 2023 by Principal Architect Pavlo Doroch. The firm provides full-service architectural services across residential, mixed-use, commercial, seniors living, and community projects, managing engagements from concept design through construction documentation and contract administration. Practice areas include Architecture, ROI Design (a philosophy for maximizing developer returns), Master Planning, and Value Engineering, with quantified outcomes such as 160 sqm of additional netlettable area and a 30% yield uplift on specific projects.

The firm operates with a team of approximately 8–10 people, leveraging Building Information Modeling (BIM), 3D visualization, and collaborative project management tools for delivery. Its documented technology stack centers on BIM coordination for multidisciplinary teams and value engineering methodologies developed over the Principal's 20+ year career. The portfolio includes landmark projects such as Wavelength Cronulla (64 units over 9 floors), Laan Studios Willoughby (156 apartments across 5 buildings), Granville Tower (264 apartments), and Caringbah Seniors Living.

DARCH generates revenue through professional service fees on a project basis, with pricing tailored to project scope, complexity, and client requirements. Clients are primarily Australian property developers, construction firms, and government bodies, with named enterprise relationships including Iridium Developments, Kluatro, Decode, EQ Builders, and Paynter Dixon. The firm acquires projects through direct engagement, referrals, and portfolio showcase, operating exclusively in the Sydney metropolitan area and regional NSW with no disclosed external investment or institutional backing.

Name

DARCH

Legal name

DOROCH ARCHITECTS

Website

https://darchitects.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DARCH is a Sydney-based architectural practice delivering residential, mixed-use, and seniors living projects for Australian property developers. Founded in 2023, the firm offers architecture, master planning, value engineering, and ROI-focused design services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Surry Hills

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Full-service architectural engagement managing projects from concept to completion. Services include architecture, master planning, value engineering, and construction documentation. Revenue is generated through professional service fees for design, documentation, and contract administration across residential, mixed-use, commercial, and institutional projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

DARCH is an architectural practice delivering people-centered design services from concept through to construction documentation and contract administration. Core services include Architecture, ROI Design, Master Planning, and Value Engineering, applied across residential, mixed-use, commercial, seniors living, and institutional projects. The firm combines BIM coordination and value engineering to maximize functionality, yield, and usable space for developer and government clients.

Product overview

DARCH (Doroch Architects) is an architecture firm operating on a collaborative project team basis. The core offering consists of Architecture Services, ROI Design philosophy, Master Planning, and Value Engineering services. The firm specializes in residential, mixed-use, commercial, educational, and community projects. Their portfolio includes named project showcases such as Wavelength Cronulla, Laan Studios Willoughby, Granville Tower, Caringbah Seniors Living, Chatswood Mixed Use, Surry Hills Residential, Cascades Leura, Balgowlah Waterfront, Winston Hills Residence, Hurstville Mixed Use, Yellow Block Building, and Solna Subway Station.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architecture Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Increased commercial Net Lettable Area by 160 square meters through value engineering and rationalized services design
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EQ BuilderscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partner for Wavelength mixed-use development in Cronulla. EQ Builders worked collaboratively with DARCH, Developer Iridium, and Interior Designer Lorena Gaxiola to deliver 64 high-end residential units with focus on quality and luxurious living.
• Paynter DixoncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partner for Surry Hills multi-residential project. Paynter Dixon collaborated with DARCH and Sydneys best Designers and Engineers to deliver 28 luxury apartments with retail spaces in inner-city location.
• Lorena GaxiolaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInterior designer collaborator for Wavelength Cronulla project. Contributed to high-end quality and luxurious living details both interior and exterior of the development.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Architectus: Australian architecture and urban design firm with strong multi-unit residential and master planning practice. Directly comparable to DARCH in client base (developers, government) and Class 2 building specialization.
• Tzannes: Sydney-based architecture firm with strong sustainability and residential credentials. Comparable to DARCH's people-centered design philosophy and developer-focused residential practice.
• Fender Katsalidis: Australian architecture firm known for high-rise residential and mixed-use projects. Comparable to DARCH's Sydney high-density residential work and design-led developer positioning.
• Crone Architects: Sydney architecture firm with strong high-density residential and mixed-use portfolio. Closely comparable to DARCH in target market (Sydney developers), project typology (residential towers), and value engineering emphasis.

Broad incumbents

• Hassell: Major Australian architecture practice working across residential, commercial, and urban design. Comparable to DARCH's mixed-use and master planning offerings but with international scale and broader sector coverage.
• Woods Bagot: Global architecture firm with significant Australian presence in residential, hospitality, and commercial sectors. Comparable to DARCH's mixed-use and Class 2 expertise but at international scale.
• Populous: Global architecture firm specializing in sports and urban place-making. Less directly comparable but overlaps with DARCH on urban design and master planning engagements with public/private stakeholders.
• BVN: Australian architecture firm with significant residential, mixed-use, and education portfolio. Comparable to DARCH in residential and educational design but with larger team and broader portfolio.
• Bates Smart: Established Australian architecture firm with deep mixed-use, residential, and heritage portfolio. Comparable to DARCH in the residential and mixed-use segments but operates at significantly larger scale with broader national reach.

Regional players

• John Wardle Architects: Design-led Australian architecture firm. Comparable to DARCH in design quality and emphasis on user-centered architecture, though more focused on cultural and commercial sectors than developer residential.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/darchitects

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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