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Hector Rivas is the Founder and Principal Designer of HRID, a Sydney-based interior design practice established in 2005.

With more than 35 years of professional experience across architectural drafting, interior design, commercial environments and retail design, Hector provides considered design solutions for businesses, retailers and organisations throughout Sydney and Australia.

From initial concept and strategic design through to detailed documentation, approvals and construction support, HRID delivers a comprehensive interior design service combining creative vision with practical knowledge and technical expertise.

What We Do

Retail Design

We create distinctive retail environments that communicate your brand, enhance the customer experience and support your business objectives. Our services include concept development, space planning, interior finishes, materials, lighting and detailed design documentation.

Ben & Jerry's Commercial Bay store in Auckland, New Zealand, featuring retail interior design by HRID.

What We Do

HRID provides professional interior design and design management services for retail and commercial environments. From initial concepts and design development through to detailed documentation, project coordination and regulatory approvals, we help businesses and property owners create functional, engaging and distinctive spaces.

Commercial Interior Design

We design considered commercial interiors that balance functionality, aesthetics and the practical requirements of each business. Our approach considers how people work, interact and use a space, creating environments that reflect the organisation's identity while supporting its operational needs.

Reception area at Soul Origin's 650m² head office in Ashfield, featuring contemporary commercial interior design by HRID.

Retail Design Management & Regulatory Approvals

We provide retail design management, design review and regulatory approval services for property owners, landlords and businesses. From reviewing tenant fitout proposals against landlord design requirements to coordinating design documentation, consultant information and council or certification approvals, we help guide projects through the design and approval process.

HRID design documentation and council approval drawings being reviewed by hand, illustrating the detailed planning and coordination involved in commercial and retail interior design projects.
Our Approach
Ben & Jerry's Ponsonby store in Auckland, New Zealand, showcasing HRID's retail interior design and distinctive brand environment.

Our Approach

"There is a way, a truth and a life. Through our design approach, we will help you find yours."

Reviews

Reviews

“I would have no hesitation in recommending HRID. Hector is a pleasure to work with and always prompt with his delivery. His understanding of our requirements, efficient communication and resolution to issues that arise result in one happy client.”

Mark Seymour, National Facilities & Project Manager Hoyts Corporation PTY LTD
 

Ben & Jerry's Flinders Lane store in Melbourne, showcasing the original Australian retail interior design developed by Hector Rivas Interior Designer (HRID).

“It's not the position of your business that makes it successful. It's the effectiveness of your brand that makes the position.”

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““Let's discuss how thoughtful interior design can help your business move forward.”

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