About

Founded on a culture of collaboration and creative rigour, Studio HMD is a Sydney-based architectural firm specialising in bespoke, luxury design. Our work is defined by clarity of thought, precision in execution, and a deep understanding of how architecture shapes everyday living. Clients engage Studio HMD for our considered design process, discreet communication, and highly tailored architectural outcomes.

Irrespective of scale or typology, we approach each project as a unique design exploration. Quality architecture, in our view, is the result of a rigorous and thoughtful process – one that balances ambition with restraint, and creativity with discipline. Through close collaboration, each design evolves into a refined expression of our clients’ values, lifestyle, and aesthetic sensibilities.

As a luxury residential architecture studio based in Sydney, Studio HMD is committed to delivering architecture that is socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable. Our projects are informed by context, guided by client ambition, and crafted to endure – both in performance and in presence.

Haidar Maliki

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Outside of his professional practice, Haidar values time spent with his family and young child. An active outdoor lifestyle is central to his everyday life, with a strong appreciation for cycling and scenic hikes. He is also a passionate supporter of the South Sydney Rabbitohs.

Our Clients

 We believe that a strong design outcome is grounded in a thoughtful and ongoing dialogue. Our design process begins with a clear brief that outlines the desired outcomes, including the type, size, and functionality of spaces. To support this, Studio HMD also undertakes a simple analysis to better understand our clients and how they live, work, and interact with the spaces we design across the Eastern Suburbs, Inner West, and Sydney suburbs.

This flexible and collaborative approach leads to a more considered and comprehensive design proposal. Through an iterative process of refinement, the design continues to evolve, resulting in a solution that is both authentic and fully resolved.