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Watercolour sketch by Good Architect
Shea’s background as a sketch artist who’d travelled the world on a scholarship sketching architecture was what drew us to her work, alongside her beautiful use of curved, natural forms in sustainable contexts. Her sketches brought our dreams and visions to life better than any CAD program I’ve seen. The sketches with watercolour were a much loved part of the process and something very few architects can offer. It really is what it says on the sign: Good Architect!
Jay ChubbStrawbale Home at Narara Ecovillage
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Sustainable, Delightful
Design

A building that breathes as you do. One that absorbs sound, leaving you in a place of quiet.

Like a perfect outfit, made just for you. A space that is a force for good in the world, like you are. With stunning looks and the finest quality.

A building that is true to you.

Watercolour of a kitchen design by Good Architect
What We Design

Architecture Across
the Central Coast

We offer boutique architecture services across Gosford, Terrigal, Wyong, Narara, Woy Woy and Long Jetty for every project type NSW families and developers need.

AdditionsExtensions and RenovationsArticles
New HomesSustainable New Home DesignArticles
Granny FlatsSecondary Dwellings NSWArticles
DuplexesDual Occupancy, GosfordArticles
TownhousesMulti Dwelling TownhousesArticles
ChildcareCommercial Childcare DesignArticles
ApartmentsSEPP 65 ApartmentsArticles
Wawu, a luxury waterfront house at Woy Woy
About

Sustainable Architecture:
Good Architect

Good Architect are local architects with a focus on service: serving our clients, the community, the environment and the people who will inhabit the buildings we create.

We are interested in whole life cycle design and creating sustainable architecture that best serves people.

We are qualified to design Class 2, Class 3, Class 9c, under the new NSW fair trading regulations and are registered architects in NSW.

About Us

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Specialist Services

Class 2 Work:
no job is too small

Good Architect really enjoy fixing issues with Class 2 buildings because we believe everyone should be safe and dry. As a former member of the SES our Director Shea has seen a lot of water issues and can appreciate the pain they can be so is keen to help fix them for you.

Terrigal Apartment Renovation, Class 2 multi-residential work
Our Approach

Communication

We begin by listening intently to our clients' briefs, igniting a journey of creativity and design. Perfection is not our initial goal, rather, we value open communication, where clients express what they need and also don't want, guiding us toward the right direction.

The process involves several iterations, allowing ideas to flourish and the perfect vision to emerge. As we refine the design, communication remains at the forefront. Our clients are kept well-informed, as we involve consultants and share weekly updates through CC'd emails.

Our approach is flexible, always considering better solutions that may arise. We believe in addressing changes on paper before approvals, avoiding any last-minute surprises on-site.

Reeves Street Narara project by Good Architect
Watercolour concept sketch from the Good Architect design process
How We Work

Process

As a proud recipient of the prestigious Parker Scholarship, sketching holds a special place in my heart. I owe immense gratitude to the committee members for granting me the opportunity to sketch some of the world's most magnificent architecture, while also harnessing the true power of sketching as a design tool.

Through sketches, ideas take flight, and architectural visions come to life. These quick, free-flowing drawings become our playground, where forms, layouts, and concepts intertwine to shape the very essence of a design.

And as the design unfolds, we step into the realm of Revit modeling. Here, collaboration takes center stage, as engineers join hands to visualise the project with precision.

Our Philosophy

Sustainable Design on
the Central Coast

So what is sustainable design on the Central Coast? We think the checklist for the Narara Ecovillage provides a good guide to creating sustainable homes in the central coast. Have a look through and consider including the elements in your home.

Good Architect values communication, where we listen and you tell us what works, what doesn't work and what the project means to you. We are local architects and only work on local projects because that is where we can deliver the most value for our clients.

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Niagara Park luxury new dwelling with sustainable design
Phegans Bay two dwellings, a collaborative design
Collaboration

Feedback is the Backbone
of Our Success

Feedback is the backbone of our success. We welcome input from clients, councils, marketing teams, and builders, as it strengthens our projects and leads to even better designs.

Our approach is flexible, always considering better solutions that may arise. We believe in addressing changes on paper before approvals, avoiding any last-minute surprises on-site.

What We Do

Our Services

Sustainable Design, Industrial, Dream Homes, Dual Occupancies, Townhouses, Renovations, Granny Flats, Alterations and additions, SEPP 65, The Housing SEPP, Apartment Design, Seniors Living, Aged Care, Affordable Housing, Waterproofing Remediation, Services and Fees, NSW Class 2 regulations, NSW Class 3 regulations, NSW Class 9c regulations, Build to Rent Housing, Hotels, Retail, Commercial, Community, Childcares, Medical Centres, Hospital Design, Sustainable Buildings.

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We take on a small number of projects at a time, so you get Shea, not a junior. There is usually room to start something new.

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Good Architect works on Darkinjung country and acknowledges them as the Traditional Custodians of the land. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging. Darkinjung Land Council.

Australian Institute of Architects

The Australian Institute of Architects recognises the unceded sovereign lands and rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples as the First Peoples of these lands and waters. This recognition generates acknowledgement and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Countries, Cultures and Communities, and their ways of being, knowing and doing.

Caring for Country practices including architecture and place shaping have existed on this continent since time immemorial. The Institute recognises a professional commitment to engage and act meaningfully through reciprocal partnership and relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Together we will support and develop the emergence of new possibilities for our shared future.

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