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Architects in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

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Typology Architecture
Architects in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Average rating: 4 out of 5 stars19 April 2020
“Sean was very easy to work with. His design maximised the space available in our tenancy, taking advantage of the natural light to make it feel spacious. He had an excellent manner when dealing with contractors which helped us achieve our tight time-frame and stay within budget.”
Light House Architecture & Science
Architects in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars27 February 2015
“Jigsaw is the reason we have such a liveable home. Having lived in many houses, we had clear ideas of what we wanted - to build an energy efficient, light-filled home that would work with us as a family. We wanted clever use of space and storage, responsible use of materials and a beautiful nurturing environment to live in. Jigsaw had the expertise to maintain a creative approach while problem-solving the many limitations of a modern build on a Heritage listed block. The combined skills of the team provided us with a very positive building experience. We continue to recommended Jigsaw, and the novelty of our new home is likely to never wear off! We are very content and proud of our home that adapts to our needs and enables us to live a comfortable family life.”
Hyperspace Architecture
Architects in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars7 February 2023
“The Hyperspace team has been very professional and reliable. Our needs and expectations (including budget) were carefully taken into account. I would definitely recommend working with them.”
Hugh Gordon Architect Pty Ltd
Architects in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars15 December 2015
“We had the pleasure of working with Hugh Gordon Architect for a new house we are building. In the brief we told Hugh everything and anything we wanted to include, expecting Hugh to tell us that some of what we wanted wasn't possible. In fact, Hugh responded with "anything is possible!" He and his team were great to work with.”
Allan Spira Architects
Architects in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars17 August 2016
“Allan Spira Architects designed us a beautiful airy eco-friendly four bedroom contemporary cottage in Canberra and helped us manage construction over a 12 month period with a limited budget. We also utilised the company's interior design expertise. We were grateful for the warm and flexible approach to design and in depth local knowledge - it helped produce the bespoke responsible home we dreamed about.”
Collins Pennington Architects
Architects in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars26 February 2015
“We were lucky enough to work with Mark Bruce from Collins Caddaye on a new build in Yarralumla, Canberra. They were a joy to work with from start to finish. They were clear in what they wanted, provided clear communication and updates, made well informed and clear decisions which made working with them very enjoyable. On top of that, the house that they designed was amazingly beautiful and we have only heard good things about their company. Chadwick Designs looks forward to working along side Collins Caddaye again soon for all window furnishings and external products.”
Philip Leeson Architects
Architects in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars20 April 2016
“After shopping around for a suitable architect we settled on Philip Leeson Architects. Over several months we have been working with an architect (Sarah Truscott) from this company and couldn't be happier with how the process has gone so far (the house plans are currently being costed). Philip and Sarah have taken the time to really listen and understand our requirements (they even visited our current home to see how we live and what does and doesn't work for us in this house). Our brief was for a single level, solar passive (low-cost to run) family home for 5 that can also accommodate one of our three sons (who has special needs) as he grows into an adult - down the track we want the ability to section off part of the house for our son and a carer. Also, due to the care requirements for our son we are not a family that is able to go on vacations or travel, so in that respect our home is even more important than it would be for other families, as we can't take a break from it. Our home needs to cater to each family member's interests - for my husband that is a BIG garage (Philip and Sarah only really understood this when they saw all that our current garage contains!), for me it is a study/craft room and for my eldest child it is a separate space for LEGO. During the planning stage the value of engaging an architect has become very obvious - the puzzle of how to design a house to meet a variety of needs is not one that we could ever have come up with ourselves.”
Kensit Architects
Architects in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Average rating: 4 out of 5 stars14 April 2019
“Dean stuck the right mix between listening to what you want, advising potential problems and practical suggestions to make things work. Very happy with the service”
Adhami Pender Architecture
Architects in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars3 June 2018
“We have now used Adhami Pender Architecture on two of our projects. Nabil and his team designed our family home and has also designed a dual occupancy for one of our construction projects including all interiors. We love the spaces they design and the style of architecture used. Below are the comments provided by us to Nabil when are home was finished in 2014. 'The design and construction of our Wild Street family home has been one of the most significant financial and emotional projects that we have ever embarked upon and is one of the best decisions we have made. Our home was designed to reflect us and our family's day to day needs whilst minimising its impact on the environment. The design process really helped us distil our ideas and allowed us to explore different opportunities for the design of our home to ensure we ended up with the best house for us. We still cannot believe that we're lucky enough to live in such beautiful space' We would happily recommend Nabil and his team.”
Peter Adamson Architects Pty Ltd
Architects in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Average rating: 4 out of 5 stars13 November 2016
“Replacement modernised balcony and retiled stairs to match new deck successfully completed. Owners very pleased with design and construction of the deck which involved some design challenges. We would readily recommend Peter's work.”
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An architect is a professional who designs and creates building plans, ensuring the building is functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing. They collaborate with clients to understand their needs and create designs that meet their requirements. Architects also consider building codes, regulations, and sustainability principles in their designs. They may oversee the construction process to ensure it aligns with the design intent.
The most popular Architectural Services in Canberra are:
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A well-chosen architect can design a home that is specifically tailored to your family's lifestyle. Highly competent and professionally-trained designers, many architects in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory also use sustainable design principles to maximise the site and materials used, so your home uses less energy and saves you money in the long term.

If your renovation is more than a simple benchtop replacement or roof re-tiling job, then it may be time to find an architect in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory who can manage your project from start to finish. Depending on the architecture firm you hire, the scope can span from planning sustainable design into your renovations, to selecting furniture and even interior finishes.

How do I find the right architect for my home design project?


An architect is often the first person you hire for your project. Before taking steps to find an architect in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, ask yourself what you want to achieve from your renovation or home construction. Do you want to improve the liveability and sustainability of your home, or simply expand? What style of architecture do you prefer? Once you have established your motivation, research architects that have completed similar house designs in your Canberra locale and within a comparable budget to yours.

Undergoing renovations, house extensions or building a new home entirely can be stressful. For this reason, it’s important that you and your chosen architect get along and share the same values, especially if you require an architect to help you refine your brief. To establish this rapport, you may need to meet several times with the architects on your shortlist before making a final decision on who you hire. The relationship you have with your architect is very personal, and will involve discussions of your habits, hobbies and tastes, so you want to ensure you have picked someone you feel comfortable in sharing this information with.

Most importantly, you need to trust that your architect will manage your home improvement or house design within budget, while working with site constraints, and coordinating the relationships of all parties involved in the project.

Ideally, your Canberra, Australian Capital Territory architect will be involved in all phases of the design process, from the initial concept to the completed construction. Your architect may be needed to select and hire Australian Capital Territory subcontractors (e.g. builders, engineers and landscape architects) just as they may need to negotiate contracts with stakeholders. A good client-architect relationship will ensure they are your biggest advocate along the way during construction.

Finally, remember that the most well-known or established architect may not provide the right architectural services for your needs. It all comes down to the individual project.

Questions to ask prospective residential architects in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory:


  • What is your fee structure?
  • What does the cost include?
  • Do you have professional liability insurance?
  • What types of renderings (3-D, video, illustrative) will you produce?
  • What is your experience with similar projects?
  • When do you expect to start and be finished with the project?
  • What do your services include?
  • What happens when the cost exceeds the budget?
  • Would you say your work has a defining style? (The architect's personal style could interfere with your vision.)
  • Will you help with hiring a project manager and subcontractors?
  • What do you estimate the cost will be?
  • What will I need to provide?
  • Do you foresee any complications with this project?

    Find residential architects on Houzz. To find the best Canberra, Australian Capital Territory architect for your home design project, narrow your search to find professionals in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. Then browse their latest projects and read reviews. You can also look through photos of projects to find an interior architect or designer who has worked on a project similar to yours.