Building Design in The Top End

Proper design of buildings for construction in The Top End is imperative. The Climate is hot and humid and the occupants of the structure need to be comfortable. The use of materials orientation and design layout are crucial elements which when combined effectively produce a building of real value. In addition to this, Darwin is subject to cyclonic weather activity during the wet season. At Viking West Building Design and Drafting we pride ourselves on our ability to produce a design which is not only structurally cyclone rated but cost effective to build.

The effectiveness of a building’s design will impact the behavior of it future occupants. The ways in which people communicate, interact, move about and conduct their work or chores is directly related to the building playing host to the activity.

The lifespan of a building is significant so it is important to get the design right before you begin on site. At Viking West, we not only design buildings that look amazing, but that function efficiently and improve the daily life experience of it’s occupants.

We welcome the opportunity to be of assistance with any projects. (email: jesper@vikingwest.com.au)

Building Design By Viking West Building Design & Drafting

Viking West Building Design and Drafting has a proud track record in Darwin. With many years experience under our belt and a wide variety of as constructed Projects of which we are proud.

If you are considering Building, it is very important to get the Design right from the start. Many a Building Project has run overtime and over budget simply because the Drawings were prepared incompetently.

Not only must the requirements and wishes of the Owner/ Client be satisfied – But the building must be build-able to industry standards and construction methods that “work” and are cost effective.

Designing and Drafting Darwin Building Projects has its own unique challenges. The structure must be cyclone rated. It must be Energy Efficient and most importantly it must look fantastic and function seamlessly for its intended use. At Viking West we proudly produce Building Design that Works.

Here at Viking West Building Design we have years of experience in the design of Buildings. We have a proud record of producing projects that inspire pride. Our portfolio consists of all types of projects; residential, commercial, industrial. We offer premium design and drafting at very competitive rates. Please send us an email for a free consultation/ quote. 

Building Design That Works

The decision to build is often spawned out of several factors. Those factors can include; the need for more space, a desire to upgrade current facilities and the desire to produce a structure worthy of pride and achievement.
Often, the required financial investment is significant and often the real value of the completed project can be compromised by not getting the Design right to begin with.


Not only must the project be put together using building materials and construction methods which are in tune with current practices and therefor cost effective. But, it must also break new ground in terms of taking the unique requirements of every new client and transforming them into something realistically beautiful and practical.


Designing and Drafting Darwin Building Projects has its own unique challenges. The structure must be cyclone rated. It must be Energy Efficient and most importantly it must look fantastic and function seamlessly for its intended use. At Viking West we proudly produce Building Design that Works.


Here at Viking West Building Design we have years of experience in the design of Buildings. We have a proud record of producing projects that inspire pride. Our portfolio consists of all types of projects; residential, commercial, industrial. We offer premium design and drafting at very competitive rates. Please send us an email for a free consultation/ quote. 

Drafting Darwin - The Complete Service

Proper Planning and Design plays a key role in the construction of any building. The Design of a building and the related structural drafting must work together to produce a product which is practical, beautiful and cost effective.

Drafting Darwin buildings and Designing structures which are a pleasure to look at and live in is what Viking West Building Design and Drafting pride themselves on.

We have many years experience and are constantly updating our portfolio with Designs incorporating the latest Design Trends, Material Innovations and Construction Methods.

You can bring along your "mud map" and we will transform it into the project of your dreams....You can show us examples of what you like and we can blend this with your personal "wants" to create your Building....Or, you can leave it to us to advise you what might be the best approach for your project - arriving at a point where we seek your approval before commencing the Plans.

All of our Designs comply with the latest requirements of the Building Code of Australia and the Local Planning and Building Requirements.

In Darwin this includes compliance with the Deemed To Comply Specifications for Cyclone Rating and Structural Engineers Approval the relevant Documents.

We also Design your Building for compliance with the Current Energy Efficiency Requirements for the Darwin Climatic Zone.

Please contact us with your inquiry and we will do our best to be of assistance.

The Client Comes First

Our aim at Viking West is to Design buildings which are cost effective, beautiful and functional. Because there are numerous ways of achieving this for any one project, the client comes first every time. We take what the proposed owner of the building is imparting and transform it into a project which they can be proud of. Proud, not only to own - but also to have inspired.
At the end of the day, it is the owner/ client that must be the most satisfied with the product. Some clients have a depth of detail they would like included in their design, while others look at our previous projects and are happy for us to advise and produce something that will work based simply upon discussions regarding “what type of things they like”.


Here at Viking West Building Design we have over 18 years experience in the design of buildings. We have a proud record of producing projects that inspire pride. Our portfolio consists of all types of projects; residential, commercial, industrial. We offer premium design and drafting at very competitive rates. Please send us an email for a free consultation/ quote.

Thank You,

(Jesper Sorensen/- Business Owner and Designer/ Draftsman)

Building Design in The Tropics

Site specific/ individual Building Design is very important in Tropical regions. The Climate is hot and humid and the occupants of the structure need to be comfortable. The use of materials orientation and design layout are crucial elements which when combined effectively produce a building of real value. Darwin is located in the Tropical regions of Northern Australia. There are two distinct seasons; the wet season and the dry season. At Viking West Building Design and Drafting we pride ourselves on our ability to produce a building which looks amazing and is well suited to the climate it inhabits.

When a building is properly designed for the tropics it provides a cool and welcoming escape from the hot and often high humidity natural environment.
It is extremely important that a building is designed for air flow, cross ventilation and shading with the orientation of the building and resultant room type locations playing a key role.

We welcome the opportunity to be of assistance with any projects. (Email: jesper@vikingwest.com.au)

Sustainable Building Design

Sustainable building design is about reducing the impact a building has on its environment. This impact is largely two fold. First there is the the impact resulting from the manufacture of building materials. Secondly, there is the impact associated with the the life of the building. In other words, for every building constructed an area of land is devoid of the capacity to harbour vegetation etc. It is therefore critical that the design process maximizes sustainable principles and minimizes any negative consequences to the environment.

Viking West Building Design and Drafting has many years experience in designing buildings that are appropriate for their climate and have minimal environmental impacts.

Sustainable building design for the tropics differs considerably from sustainable building design for temperate areas. The majority of available information on sustainable design has been produced for temperate climates and is not applicable in the tropics.

Viking West has built a reputation on harnessing the best of the tropical design principles associated with “Asian Architecture” and incorporating them into modern Australian Building Design.

We welcome the opportunity to be of assistance with your project.

Please contact Jesper Sorensen on mobile 0408 988 316 ( or email jesper@vikingwest.com.au ) for an obligation free quote.