01 / New Building Design
Offices & Workplaces
Helping you design productive workplaces that reflect your brand and support your team.
— Commercial Service
Commercial Building Designer Melbourne
Registered building designers for offices, retail and industrial spaces across Melbourne and Victoria.
Building Dreams, Designing Excellence
Council Approval Support
Building Permit Guidance
All Victorian Regions
Registered Building Practitioners
— About Us
Experienced Commercial Building Designers for Productive, Future Ready Spaces
At Manzel Studio, our commercial building designers create spaces that support business goals, whether that's boosting employee productivity, elevating your brand, or adapting to evolving usage patterns.
Each project is shaped around your operations, customers, and long-term plans, ensuring the finished space works as hard as your team does.
Designed to support the way your business works today and into the future.
From early feasibility through to permits and documentation, our team guides you through each stage with honest advice and a clear process, helping you move forward with confidence.
— What We Design
Helping You Create Spaces That Work for Your Business
From offices and retail fit outs to mixed use developments, Manzel Studio helps shape striking, sustainable spaces designed to adapt over time.
02 / Fitouts & Renovations
Retail Fit Outs
Helping you create engaging retail spaces that draw customers in and tell your story.
03 / Development Projects
Mixed Use Developments
Helping you balance commercial, residential, and community uses on a single site.
— Hospitality & Specialist Spaces
Hospitality and Specialist Commercial Spaces
Manzel Studio also delivers commercial design for hospitality venues, fitness studios, and specialist business spaces. We help you understand site potential, navigate council requirements, and shape spaces that support your operations from day one.
Building design for cafes, restaurants, and bars across Melbourne, with functional layouts that meet council requirements, liquor licensing constraints, and the operational needs of a busy venue.
Purpose-built building design for gyms, salons, yoga studios, and beauty spaces designed around equipment layout, acoustic needs, accessibility, and compliance.
Building design for showrooms, trade counters, and specialist retail environment spaces that showcase your product, support your team's workflow, and meet planning and building requirements.
— What's Included
What Every Commercial Project Includes
Every Manzel Studio engagement covers the full spectrum of services you need to bring a commercial project to life, from idea to approval to construction.
Building Design
Bespoke plans shaped around your business and brand.
Feasibility Reports
Clear advice on site potential before you commit.
3D Rendering
Realistic visuals of your future commercial space.
Planning Permit Support
Council ready documentation.
Building Permit Documentation
Detailed drawings for approvals and builder clarity.
Energy & Sustainability Reports
Designed for long term performance and lower running costs.
Council Liaison
Support with RFIs and council communication.
Construction Support
Guidance to help protect the design intent.
— How We Work
Our Four Phase Process
Every Manzel Studio project follows the same trusted four-phase process. You'll always know what stage we're at and what's next.
Phase 01
01
Strategic Discovery
Goals, site, budget, and opportunities are explored to shape the right direction.
Phase 02
02
Concept Development
Thoughtful concepts and 3D visuals bring the design vision to life.
Phase 03
03
Documentation & Permits
Detailed drawings, reports, and permit-ready documentation are prepared for approval.
Phase 04
04
Project Support & Final Styling
Construction support and final details help bring the project together with care.
— Why Choose Manzel
Why Businesses Choose Manzel Studio
Expert guidance, thoughtful design, and clear support from first ideas through to final approval.
Fast Permit Support
Clear documents and council insight to keep things moving.
Brand Led Design
Spaces shaped around your business identity, customers, and operations.
End to End Expertise
Drawings, permits, 3D visuals, and reports in one place.
Sustainable Thinking
Smarter design for comfort, efficiency, and lower running costs.
Statewide Capability
Support across Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Transparent Process
Clear steps, honest advice, and direct communication.
— Recent Commercial Work
Featured Commercial Projects
Explore completed commercial spaces shaped around brand, function, and long-term value.
— Suburbs We Work In
Commercial Building Designers Across Melbourne and Victoria
Our team has delivered residential projects across Melbourne's inner north, eastern suburbs, bayside, and beyond. Wherever your site is in Victoria, we know how to navigate the local planning landscape.
PrestonCoburgReservoirBrunswickElsternwickTemplestoweIvanhoeSpotswoodDoncasterFawknerLalorCraigieburnSafety Beach
— Client Testimonials
Words from the people who worked with us.
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Appointing Ahmed, Ali, and Rukaya at Manzel Studio has been a great decision. They've helped us get our residential project building permit ready by handling the full set of drawings, coordinating with consultants, and designing the joinery for both wet and dry areas. What we really appreciated was their construction background. Instead of a standard architectural design that looks nice on paper but gets expensive and tricky to build, they actually designed things to fit our budget and keep construction costs manageable. They can handle complex briefs easily, and nothing feels too daunting for them. They're patient, pay attention to the details, and are a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable building designers.
Abdul Rahim
Google Review— Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions.
Got questions about permits, timelines, feasibility, or Manzel Studio? Here are common pre-project client FAQs.
A commercial designer creates spaces that support how a business runs, balancing brand identity, customer experience, staff flow and future flexibility. At Manzel Studio, we handle every stage from feasibility and concept design to council approvals and construction support.
Most commercial projects take around 6 to 18 months from the first consultation through to completion, depending on the scale, planning requirements, and builder timelines. At Manzel Studio, the design and documentation process is kept clear and efficient to help your project move forward with confidence.
Yes. We manage the full town planning submission and represent you in council communications, RFIs, and (where required) VCAT support. Our designs are prepared with council requirements in mind from day one to maximise approval success.
Absolutely. We've delivered commercial fit outs and developments across Melbourne's heritage suburbs, working closely with council heritage advisors to secure approval the first time.
No. While we're based in Preston and work extensively across metropolitan Melbourne, we've delivered projects in regional and coastal Victoria including Safety Beach and Wesburn.
Yes. We regularly collaborate with client nominated builders and shopfitters and provide the documentation needed for accurate quoting and a quality build. If you don't have one yet, we can recommend trusted partners.
A 30 to 45 minute conversation about your premises, business goals, and budget. We'll review what's possible, outline likely planning considerations, and explain how we'd approach the project. No obligation, no pressure.
Fees depend on the scope and complexity of your project. After our free initial consultation, we provide a detailed, fixed-fee proposal so you know exactly what's included from day one.
— Start Your Project
Let's Bring Your Commercial Vision to Life
Your next commercial space starts with a simple conversation. Share your ideas, explore what's possible, and get clear guidance on the best way forward.