Dayenny de Souza — DQ Studio | Hunter Region NSW Council Approval Drawings

Meet Dayenny

Learn how Dayenny streamlines council drawings, from initial sketches to filings, with a clear process, practical advice, and a straightforward journey for homeowners and builders.

A meticulously detailed A3 residential floor plan pinned to a smooth white pinboard, showing clear room labels, dimensions, and compliant setbacks highlighted in subtle light blue. Beside it, a coloured site plan indicates landscaping, driveways, and boundaries with precise linework and hatching. A slim, matte charcoal frame surrounds the board, and a small stack of rolled plans rests neatly on a low white cabinet below. Cool, diffused daylight from a nearby window creates an even, shadow-softened illumination, emphasizing legibility and order. Photographic realism at eye level with a slight three-quarter angle, using the rule of thirds for composition and a softly blurred background, creating a professional, trustworthy atmosphere ideal for a council drawings service.
A tidy, labelled collection of council drawing documents neatly arranged in a shallow drawer of a matte white plan cabinet. Visible tabs read “Site Analysis”, “Basix & Energy”, “Floor Plans”, and “Elevations – Hunter Region NSW”, each attached to crisp, heavyweight paper sets with precise monochrome linework. A small metal label on the drawer front reads “DQ Studio – Approved Sets”. Soft, diffused overhead lighting and a hint of side light from a nearby window create gentle shadows between the document stacks, reinforcing order and clarity. Photographic realism with a slightly elevated, three-quarter angle and sharp focus across the scene, evoking a sense of reliability, thorough documentation, and an organised, straightforward path to council approval.

About Dayenny

Dayenny holds qualifications in architectural design and NSW council processes, ensuring your drawings are council-ready and compliant. Explore the Process page to understand how work is delivered.

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Lead Designer Dayenny

A clean, organised drafting workspace featuring a large ultrawide monitor displaying a CAD interface with a detailed residential floor plan and elevation set prepared for council approval. On the matte white desk, a black graphics tablet, precise digital stylus, and a pair of square architectural set squares rest beside a small stack of printed markup pages with red annotations. A slim, dark grey filing box labeled “Council Ready – Current Projects” sits to one side. Cool, indirect daylight from a large window off-frame provides even, low-contrast lighting, with faint reflections on the monitor. Photographic realism, shot at eye level with a slight angle and shallow depth of field, creates a calm, focused, highly professional atmosphere that highlights a streamlined, digital-first process.

Aarav Sharma

CEO

Dayenny leads Dayenny de Souza DQ Studio, guiding homeowners from concept to council-ready drawings. With collaborative consultations and clear milestones, she ensures your project stays on budget and on track.

A modern, minimalist home exterior rendered as a printed council-ready elevation drawing, clipped on a smooth drafting board with a parallel motion ruler. The elevation shows a contemporary single-storey facade with a low-pitched roof, large windows, and clear material notes in precise technical lettering. Around the main sheet, smaller detail callouts and a title block labeled “Hunter Region NSW – Council Submission” are visible. Neutral-toned walls and a tidy shelf of reference folders sit in the softly blurred background. Natural daylight from a right-side window mixes with subtle warm overhead light, giving a balanced, professional tone. Captured in photographic realism from a slightly elevated angle with moderate depth of field, conveying accuracy, reliability, and regional expertise.

Mateo García

CTO

With a background in architectural design and local council knowledge, Dayenny translates complex regulations into simple steps. She champions practical solutions that suit Newcastle–Hunter region homes while preserving your vision.

A side-by-side comparison of two plan sheets on a smooth grey drafting table: on the left, a lightly sketched concept floor plan in pale graphite; on the right, a fully resolved, council-ready drawing with bold lineweights, annotations, and a clear north arrow. Between them lies a precise metal scale ruler and a fine-tip black technical pen, symbolising the progression from idea to approval. Subtle warm daylight from an off-frame window to the top casts soft, directional shadows and highlights the paper’s fine texture. Photographic realism with a slightly elevated angle and moderate depth of field, creating a calm, methodical atmosphere that communicates clarity of process and professional refinement.

Zuri Ndlovu

Engineer

Dayenny collaborates with builders and homeowners to streamline approvals. She delivers clear drawings, transparent timelines, and straightforward advice so you understand every stage of your project.

A meticulously detailed A3 residential floor plan pinned to a smooth white pinboard, showing clear room labels, dimensions, and compliant setbacks highlighted in subtle light blue. Beside it, a coloured site plan indicates landscaping, driveways, and boundaries with precise linework and hatching. A slim, matte charcoal frame surrounds the board, and a small stack of rolled plans rests neatly on a low white cabinet below. Cool, diffused daylight from a nearby window creates an even, shadow-softened illumination, emphasizing legibility and order. Photographic realism at eye level with a slight three-quarter angle, using the rule of thirds for composition and a softly blurred background, creating a professional, trustworthy atmosphere ideal for a council drawings service.

Leila Haddad

Designer

A locally trusted designer, Dayenny brings NSW council experience and practical know-how. Her approach focuses on friendly communication, reliable documentation, and ensuring council readiness for fast approvals.