Modern outdoor patio with white walls, green hanging plants, and a grassy yard with trees, surrounded by a white fence and greenery.

We are an architecture studio based in Brisbane

Based in Brisbane, we design architecture and interiors with a strong focus on context and craftsmanship.

    • We are architects dedicated to refined, highly considered residential design.

    • We work closely with discerning clients to realise deeply personal homes.

    • We value substance over spectacle and detail over decoration.

    • Our studio brings together design rigour and technical excellence.

    • We approach every project with care, discretion and intent.

    • Every home is shaped by site, light and landscape.

    • We distil complexity into calm, resolved spaces.

    • Materiality, proportion and detail guide our design decisions.

    • We prioritise longevity, performance and timeless appeal.

    • Our architecture is understated, enduring and meticulously crafted.

    • We design homes of exceptional quality and quiet confidence.

    • Precision detailing and considered material selection define our work.

    • We collaborate with skilled builders and artisans to achieve uncompromising outcomes.

    • High performance and refined aesthetics are integral to every project.

    • Our homes are designed to be effortless and well resolved and endure beautifully.

Modern two-story house with large glass doors and patio, white exterior, outdoor seating area, and landscaped yard.

A measured approach to bespoke housing.

Our work is grounded in context, climate, and constructability. We collaborate closely with clients to produce residential architecture that is disciplined in planning, refined in detail, and built to last

Modern white house with multiple gabled roofs, surrounded by a white fence and stone walls, with landscaped lawn and plants in front.

Architecture shaped by place and purpose.

Our practice is focused on the design of thoughtful, site-responsive homes. Based in Brisbane, we work across a range of residential contexts, developing bespoke architectural solutions that balance spatial quality, constructability, and longevity.

We believe good architecture is quiet, well-considered, and deeply connected to place. Our process is collaborative and measured, allowing ideas to evolve through careful testing, refinement, and attention to detail.

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Who We Are

  • We believe in architecture that is understated, enduring and meticulously crafted. Every project starts with listening and ends with something we're proud to share.

  • Trust, Legacy and Care shape the way we work. These aren't just words—they’re the foundation of everything we undertake and have been for over 185 years.

  • The Petries were the first architects in Queensland and our studio has evolved into a trusted Brisbane architectural practice specialising in bespoke residential and commercial projects, shaped by years of experience across design, construction and development.

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Covered outdoor patio area with seating, small pool, and a kitchenette, enclosed by white fence, with greenery and clear blue sky overhead.

Industry

Registered Architect with Board of Architects Queensland

Registered Architect with Architects Registration Board of Victoria

A+ Member of the Australian Institute of Architects

Member of Association of Consulting Architects

Chartered Architect of Royal Institute of British Architects

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From Our Clients

  • "Communication was great and the final outcome was even better than we imagined and can't wait to move in this year."

  • “Very professional team that kept us part of the process the whole time. Design was perfect, they listened to us and we just love the outcome!!”

  • “We were in Sydney when we engaged Petrie Architects and they were excellent in communicating each step with us. We thought we knew the design we wanted but super happy as they came up with ideas we never would have thought of. Highly recommend.”

  • “We wanted someone that had the expertise to design for Queensland. Our house is based in Cairns and so had to respond to the climate and we just love the final result. Never even have to turn on the air con!"

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Services

Bespoke Architectural Houses

Queenslander renovations and alterations

Interior Design

Townhouses and Terrace Houses

Residential Apartments

Childcares

Urban Design

Location

Our studio is located at 332 Waterworks Road, Ashgrove in Brisbane, Queensland.

We predominantly work on houses in Brisbane but have designed projects across Queensland including Cairns, Rockhampton, Toowoomba, Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Logan, Scenic Rim, Somerset and Gold Coast.