Whether you're planning a renovation, building a custom home, or seeking expert design advice, choosing the right architect remains the most important first step. With Brisbane's building industry continuing to evolve following the Olympics announcement, alongside a renewed focus on sustainable, climate-resilient design, the city's architecture scene has never been more dynamic.
We've curated a selection of top Brisbane architects known for their residential expertise, creative thinking, and personalised approach. From contemporary new builds to sensitively updated Queenslanders, these studios understand Brisbane's local lifestyle, subtropical climate, and the latest council requirements, including updated energy efficiency standards and flood-aware design practices now common across South East Queensland.
Explore their recent projects, learn about their unique design philosophies, and find a Brisbane architect who can help create a home that feels uniquely yours.
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Get Matched With the Right ProfessionalTop 10 Architects in Brisbane, Queensland
Sarah Waller Architecture
Sarah Waller Architecture is a multi-disciplinary, award winning Architectural practice, offering residential and interior design, specialising in bespoke homes for our clients. We are based in Doonan, just outside Noosa on the beautiful Sunshine Coast.
Our clients have an appreciation for excellent quality and design, with our offering of a complete start to finish service from architecture, interior design, landscaping and project management. We work with our clients personally from the concept all the way through to the completion of their dream home.
Scope of Services: Architecture & Interior Design
Types of Built Projects: Residential
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Loupe Architecture
Loupe Architecture creates beautiful spaces that function seamlessly, using familiar materials that enhance daily lives. Loupe provides a comprehensive service for clients with integrated architecture and interior design.
Our designs are built from the collaboration of ideas between you, our team, and the creators; this is the cornerstone of our process and the foundation of every successful project.
Scope of Services: Architecture & Interior Design
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Workplace
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Cera Stribley*
Cera Stribley is an architecture and interior design studio, passionate about creating enduring spaces and beyond. From residential, public spaces and commercial developments to master-planning and adaptive-use heritage projects, they design by dialogue.
Scope of Services: Architecture & Interior Design
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Interior Design
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Blok Modular
Blok Modular are at the forefront of revolutionising architecture through industrialised architecture, making high-quality design accessible, efficient and sustainable. Their modular approach blends architectural integrity with precision construction, creating tailored spaces that respond to everyday living and their clients exacts desires.
Scope of Services: Architecture, Pre-Fabrication & Interior Design
Types of Built Projects: Residential
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Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Alexandra Buchanan Architecture is a residential architecture practice creating highly resolved, enduring homes across urban, rural and coastal contexts. Our work is shaped through close collaboration, responding to people, place and landscape without a fixed aesthetic.
Grounded in narrative and context, each project is clear, individual and considered. Architecture is experienced through light, materiality and movement, balancing function with a calm, intuitive spatial quality.
A transparent process guides clients through complex decisions, with passive design, adaptable planning and sustainability embedded from the outset.
With studios in Brisbane and Melbourne, and projects across Australia and internationally, we design homes and interiors that are thoughtful, enduring and support how lives are to be lived.
Scope of Services: Architecture & Interior Design
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Multi-Residential, Commercial
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pcg. Architects
pcg. Architects are a specialist studio with expertise in luxury private residences as well as multi-residential and commercial developments across Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales. With a holistic approach that integrates architecture and interior design, the practice is committed to crafting homes that balance elegance, innovation, and functionality. Every project reflects a dedication to timeless design, thoughtful integration of landscape and light, and a strong focus on wellbeing. Through a collaborative and detail-driven process, PCG delivers highly considered spaces that feel both enduring and deeply personal.
Scope of Services: Architecture & Interior Design
Types of Built Projects: Multi-Residential, Residential-New Build, Residential-Renovation, Residential-Single Dwelling, Interior Design.
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Buchan
Buchan is a globally recognised architecture, interiors, and masterplanning studio with over 130 years of design excellence. Originating in Geelong and now operating across Australia, New Zealand, and internationally, the studio delivers large-scale projects that centre human experience, innovation, and timeless design.
Scope of Services: Architecture, Interior Design, Masterplanning, Experiential Design, Brand Experience
Types of Projects: Retail, Commercial, Mixed-Use, Residential, Hotels, Hospitality, Health, Civic
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Bligh Graham
Bligh Graham Architects is a small passionate team dedicated to working with clients to achieve design solutions that maximise joy, sustainability and functionality within the constraints of their budget.
Scope of Services: Architecture
Types of Projects: Residential, Multi-residential, Hospitality, Retail, Public/Civic
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Atelier Chen Hung
Atelier Chen Hung is a focused and highly capable architectural team, experienced with delivering projects for private, government and institutional clients, from feasibility through to completion.
Drawing on our cross-cultural experiences, we bring a distinctive perspective to engaging with Australian landscapes and urban contexts. Our approach balances pragmatism with poetry, delivering intelligent, sustainable,
beautiful spaces for living, working, learning and community.
Scope of Services: Architecture & Interior Design
Types of Projects: Residential, Multi-residential, Commercial, Public/Civic
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FOLAR Architecture & Interiors
FOLAR Architecture & Interiors is a Brisbane-based architecture and interior design practice dedicated to shaping highly considered homes through close collaboration with clients. Each project is approached as both a creative opportunity and a responsibility, balancing strong design thinking with care, collaboration, and technical rigour throughout every stage of the process.
Established to offer a more considered and engaged approach to architecture, FOLAR was founded on the belief that exceptional outcomes are achieved through close involvement, clear leadership, and a genuine commitment to carrying ideas through with integrity.
Led by Brisbane architect James Foley, the practice draws on two decades of experience across high-end residential and complex architectural projects. Supported by a team of six, FOLAR delivers homes defined by thoughtful detail, refined design outcomes, and a deeply personalised approach.
Scope of Services: Architecture & Interior Design
Types of Projects: Residential, Multi-residential, Commercial
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much does it cost to hire a residential architect in Brisbane?
Architect fees in Brisbane vary depending on the scope and complexity of your project. For new homes or major renovations, architects typically charge between 8% and 15% of the total construction cost, or they may offer fixed fees for specific stages. With construction costs remaining elevated across South East Queensland in 2026, it's worth requesting detailed quotes and comparing services before committing.
2. What's the difference between an architect and a building designer?
While both can design homes, architects are registered professionals with formal qualifications and accreditation, offering a higher level of expertise in design, documentation, and project oversight. Building designers may be more cost-effective for smaller projects, but architects often bring added value through innovation, planning knowledge, and considered detailing.
3. When should I contact an architect for my project?
The earlier the better. Engaging an architect before you've finalised your ideas or secured council approvals means they can assess your site, refine your brief, and guide you through feasibility, design, approvals, and construction from the start.
4. Do I need council approval for my project in Brisbane?
Most renovations, extensions, and new builds in Brisbane require some form of development or building approval from Brisbane City Council. Requirements have continued to evolve, particularly around energy efficiency, flood resilience, and character overlay protections. A local architect will be across the latest codes and can manage the approval process on your behalf.
5. Can CO-architecture help me choose the right architect?
Yes! If you're unsure who's the right fit for your home project, CO-architecture can help. Just fill out our quick form here and we'll recommend architects or designers based on your budget, style, and goals, making the process simple and stress-free.
