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afarah@syvraa.com
+61 430 500 617
Sydney, Australia
Facade Consultancy · Expert Judgement · Green Design

Pioneering the future of building envelopes.

A specialist facade consultancy and independent expert practice in Sydney. We design high performance building envelopes, and when the stakes are highest, we provide the expert judgement that resolves them.

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35+
Years global experience
Independent
Expert & forensic standing
Sustainable
Green building design
About SYVRAA

Design and engineering, with the independent authority to resolve what others cannot.

At SYVRAA, we specialise in facade design, consultancy, expert judgement, and green building design, bringing a rare blend of creativity and technical depth to every project.

We understand that the facade is the first impression a building makes, so we prioritise innovative design that reflects our clients' aspirations while meeting every regulation. Our consultancy guides clients through the complexities of materials, performance, and sustainability, for a seamless fit with the wider architectural concept.

And when projects face disputes, defects, or hard technical questions, we provide independent expert judgement that clients can rely on. The combination of hands-on delivery and recognised expert standing is what makes our advice genuinely authoritative.

Facade Design Specialist Consultancy Expert Judgement Green Building Design
Material Expertise

From glass to metal, engineered to perform.

01 · Glazing

Glazing & Curtain Wall

Unitised, stick, frameless, and structural glazing systems.

02 · Cladding

Cladding & Facade Systems

Composite, GRC, masonry, and high performance rainscreens.

03 · Metal

Metal & Roofing

Architectural metalwork, soffits, and roofing envelopes.

Our Services

Four disciplines, one trusted partner.

01

Facade Design & Engineering

We create striking, high performance building exteriors that sit comfortably in their surroundings while meeting every regulatory requirement.

Conceptual, schematic, and performance based design, including tender documentation
Structural and thermal performance modelling for optimised efficiency
Material selection and technical specifications aligned to project requirements
Independent peer review and forensic assessment of design
Compliance with the NCC, Australian Standards, and international codes
02

Specialist Consultancy

We guide you through the facade design process, with clear advice on materials, sustainability, and compliance to keep your project on solid ground.

Building envelope performance assessments for durability and weather resistance
Constructability analysis and remedial design for existing facades
Design compliance reviews, including facade access solutions
Value engineering and lifecycle planning for complex facades
Sustainability and energy efficiency advice across the envelope
03

Independent Expert Judgement

We support you when projects face disputes, defects, or complex technical questions, with forensic assessments and expert reports that hold up under scrutiny.

Forensic assessments and defect investigations
Performance failure and liability analysis
Formal expert reports for dispute resolution
Expert witness testimony for litigation and arbitration
Independent advice for regulatory proceedings
04

Green Building Design

We create high performance facades that improve energy efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and support healthier, more resilient buildings.

Energy efficient and thermally optimised building envelopes
Daylight, glare, and solar performance strategies
Low impact, durable, and sustainable material selection
Green Star aligned design thinking and documentation support
Condensation, moisture, and lifecycle performance management
Independent Expert Judgement

When it has to hold up, this is who they call.

Anthony Farah has served as an expert witness in legal and arbitration matters involving facade systems, cladding performance, and construction liability.

SYVRAA provides forensic assessments, defect investigations, failure analysis, and formal expert reports for dispute resolution, litigation, arbitration, and regulatory proceedings. Decades of hands-on delivery sit behind every opinion, which is what gives the judgement its weight.

Dispute resolution Defect investigations Forensic assessments Failure & liability analysis Expert reports Litigation & arbitration Regulatory proceedings
Green Building Design

Sustainability, engineered into the envelope.

Sustainability sits at the heart of how we design. As specialists in green building design, we create high performance facades that improve energy efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and support healthier, more resilient buildings.

We help our clients meet today's environmental standards while designing for the demands of tomorrow, from thermal performance and daylight to low impact materials and whole of life efficiency.

01

Energy & Thermal Performance

Optimised envelopes that cut energy demand and improve comfort.

02

Daylight & Solar Control

Balancing natural light, glare, and solar gain for better buildings.

03

Sustainable Materials

Durable, low impact materials selected for longevity and lifecycle value.

04

Green Star Aligned

Design thinking and documentation that support sustainability targets.

High performance glazing
Why SYVRAA

What sets the practice apart.

01

Proven Expertise

Over 35 years of industry leadership in facade design, engineering, and delivery.

02

Independent Expert Authority

Forensic assessments, defect investigations, and expert witness testimony.

03

Sustainability Led

Green building design that improves performance and reduces impact.

04

Uncompromising Compliance

Adherence to Australian and international building codes and standards.

05

Innovative & Technical

Advanced materials and methods applied with real engineering rigour.

06

Global, Locally Applied

International project experience applied to Australian developments.

Anthony Farah, Founder and Managing Director of SYVRAA
Founder & Managing Director
Founder & Managing Director

Anthony Farah

Anthony founded SYVRAA after 35 years shaping some of the world's most complex building envelopes across Australia, the Middle East, and Europe.

His work spans facade design, engineering, and delivery, from landmark towers and transport infrastructure to a 2022 FIFA World Cup stadium and one of the largest aviation facade packages ever delivered. He is known for technical depth, a commitment to sustainability, and the independent expert standing he brings to disputes and formal proceedings.

01Leading the strategic direction of the business
02Overseeing all client engagements and project delivery
03Driving sustainable, green building design
04Providing independent expert judgement
Selected Experience

Landmark engagements, delivered in senior facade roles.

A selection of projects delivered prior to SYVRAA, in senior facade roles including Facade Lead and Technical Advisor, across Australia and the Middle East.

Sydney, Australia

Victoria Cross Metro Station & OSD

42 storeys · Podium + Office Tower
Role
Facade Lead
Employer
ARCADIS
Client
Lendlease & Sydney Metro

Performance based design, tender documentation, and construction services. Systems included curtain wall, frameless and shopfront glazing, metal and GRC cladding, louvres, and blast resistant glazing.

Sydney, Australia

60 Martin Place

33 storey commercial tower
Role
Facade Lead
Employer
ARCADIS
Client
Lendlease

Performance based design, tender documentation, and construction services. Systems included curtain wall, frameless and shopfront glazing, metal and GRC cladding, and louvres.

Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne Metro Stations

Major transport infrastructure
Role
Technical Advisor & Facade Lead
Employer
ARCADIS, Arup & WSP JV
Client
Rail Projects Victoria

Performance based design, tender documentation, and construction services across multiple stations. Systems included curtain wall, frameless glazing, metal and GRC cladding, and louvres.

Al Wakrah, Qatar

Al Janoob Stadium

2022 FIFA World Cup stadium
Role
Led envelope design & construction supervision
Employer
AECOM

Led the design and construction supervision of the building envelope for one of the host stadiums of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, an architecturally complex, large span structure.

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Midfield Terminal Building

USD $250M facade package
Role
Managed the facade package
Employer
J&H Emirates (Jangho)

Managed a USD $250M facade package on one of the largest aviation projects worldwide, coordinating delivery across a complex, high volume terminal envelope.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

ITCC Complex

Technology & communications complex
Role
Led & managed the project
Employer
BG&E

Led and managed a high profile facade project as part of a portfolio of work delivered across Australia and the Middle East.

Senior leadership roles: National Service Leader, Facade at ACOR Consultants (Sydney) · Facade direction at Xavier Knight (Sydney).

Get in touch

Bring us in early, or when it matters most.

From early design through to formal dispute resolution, SYVRAA partners with architects, developers, lawyers, and asset owners. Expect rigorous thinking, honest advice, and results you can rely on.

Emailafarah@syvraa.com Phone+61 430 500 617
LocationSydney, Australia
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