The 5 Top-Rated Architects in Adelaide

With more than 75 years of experience, Brown Falconer continues to deliver outstanding designs and projects to their clients.

They have worked on hundreds of projects throughout the years and have grown an extensive network of partners and collaborators who are highly knowledgeable in the industry.

If you check their website, you can see their 75th-anniversary in-depth portfolio that tells each of their project’s stories in full detail.

Aside from their portfolio, they don’t really offer much information about what to expect from an architectural service. We think they shouldn’t skimp on this because service details are important, especially for first-time clients.

Aside from that, they don’t also have all their services and certifications posted on their website. We get that minimal texts may be part of their web design, but these are crucial deciding factors for clients whether they’ll avail of their service or not.

Their primary focus on every project is to communicate with the client’s knowledge and vision, from inquiry to analysis to project execution.

However, when inquiring, we recommend calling directly through their hotline or personally visiting their office.

It can take them more than 24 hours to respond if you reached out via email. Make sure you’re aware of every aspect of the process as well as the cost and your payment options.

Stroud Homes’ head architect, Gary, has a passion for building high-quality homes for all Adelaide communities. 

With over 30 years of experience, Gary and his team have broadened their knowledge in home building as well as their list of clientele. 

They have a wide range of home designs that you can choose from on their website. They’re experts in providing sophisticated, modern, and refined homes that are within the client’s budget.

In their website portfolio, each of their designs comes with a price guide. Their services come in packages, and designs include facades too. 

However, take note that they don’t include drainage, landscaping, and other site costs in their price guides.

Once you have decided to avail of their service, we recommend being present all throughout the construction process. One downside worth noting is they sometimes leave a project unfinished.

It could take them more than a year to resolve minor house defects, such as issues with shelves and windows installation. 

But it’s nothing a little follow-up can’t solve. Their customer service is highly responsive to calls, even emails.

Another factor to consider is their limited areas of service. Stroud Homes caters to Callington and nearby areas only, including Adelaide Hills Council, the City of Victor Harbor, and Mount Baker.

If you’re located beyond these areas, you might want to consider looking for a more accessible architect.

Grant Lucas aims to provide excellent architectural service based on each client’s lifestyle, budget, and environment. With over 20 years of experience, their team has mastered new home creation and home extensions.

What we like best about them is they’re up for anything. May it be a home renovation, garden design, heritage work, infinity pools, studios, and more.

They also specialize in designing passive solar energy systems that can sustain an entire house and pool heater.

The company’s namesake, Grant Lucas, is highly rated for having a friendly and personable attitude toward his clients. He makes sure that every step forward on a project is a consensual decision.

Should you want to ask for a quote, expect that it can take them more than 24 hours to get back to you. This can be because they’ll try to give you a fair price estimation with little to no actual difference to the final cost.

Another thing to note: they don’t really divulge their price range and payment options on their website. 

We think this is a miss because this is important information to use when comparing services and ultimately choosing the one that fits your budget best.

Make sure to mention costs in your inquiry and explore the most suitable payment plan for you.

Hosking Willis Architecture is a dynamic firm that specializes in design and heritage projects. 

With over 15 years in the industry, the two-man firm has garnered a range of knowledge and experience from its projects.

You can see an extensive portfolio of their previous projects on their website. They’re very critical of their designs.

For new homes, their work is more on the contemporary and innovative side compared to others. At the same time, they also aim to conserve existing buildings and historic structures.

However, their modernistic project designs don’t come cheap. 

When inquiring, make sure to ask about their price range and possible payment plans for the whole architectural process. This will help you decide whether they’re the most suitable team for you.

We also noticed that their works are more focused on large-scale projects, such as building renovation rather than small-scale home projects. You might want to take this into consideration, as this can affect their pricing as well.

Proske Architects is a boutique studio that focuses on contemporary and modern architecture. 

You can check their Instagram account for a portfolio of their previous projects. They currently don’t have a working website, as it’s still under renovation.

If you’re looking for a modern home build with a modest budget, they’re the company to call. They’ll present you with numerous design options that best suit your financial situation.

Unfortunately, they don’t offer much information regarding their services and price range online. These pieces of information are crucial to customers, especially when making comparisons among architectural firms.

With their modern and contemporary home designs, most clients will immediately assume the design and construction costs will be expensive.

If you’re planning to reach out for inquiries and quotations, we recommend calling directly on their phone number or personally visiting their office instead of sending out an email.

Proske Architects has a record of not responding to email inquiries. This can be due to a high volume of emails or a lack of administrators.