What Shaun Lockyer Architects does

Shaun Lockyer Architects (SLa) is a Brisbane-based, privately held architectural practice founded in 2009 by Shaun Lockyer. The firm specializes in bespoke luxury residential design for high-net-worth Australian homeowners, delivering new homes, renovations, alterations and additions, heritage restorations, and landscape-integrated estates across urban, coastal, and rural contexts. Its project portfolio spans at least ten Australian regions from a single studio in Newstead, Queensland, and includes recognized works such as Witta Circle, Trinity Beach House, Hinterland House, One Wybelenna, Hampton Farm, and The Terraced House.

The firm operates a traditional professional services model. Full-service design and documentation fees are charged as a percentage of final construction cost, supplemented by a monthly retainer once construction begins, while renovations are quoted on a fixed-fee basis. Project cycles typically run two to three years from initial consultation to completion. The founder personally oversees every engagement, supported by an Associate Director, four Associates, an Office Manager, and an extended team of approximately 20+ members. The firm holds A+ membership in the Australian Institute of Architects and architect registration in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.

SLa's positioning rests on the founder's 30 years of international experience, including prior roles at SAOTA and Arkhefield; an extensive award record across AIA, HIA, Master Builders Queensland, and Houses Magazine programs; Fellow status with the AIA; and an internal cost database spanning more than 100 projects since 2009. Customer acquisition is almost entirely earned media, with features in Forbes, Architectural Digest, Marie Claire, Habitus Living, Belle, The Local Project, and The Design Files, supported by a project-portfolio website and direct client engagement through initial consultations and consultancy agreements. The firm has no disclosed funding, subsidiaries, or external shareholders.

Name

Shaun Lockyer Architects

Legal name

Shaun Lockyer Architects

Website

https://lockyerarchitects.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Shaun Lockyer Architects is a Brisbane-based, privately held architectural practice founded in 2009 that designs bespoke luxury residences for high-net-worth Australian homeowners on a percentage-of-construction-cost fee model with multi-year project engagements.

Ownership category

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Product category

Residential Architecture Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Architectural Services (541310)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

Keywords

• Luxury residential architecture
• Bespoke home design
• Residential architecture services
• Custom home design
• Heritage home restoration

Headquarters

HQ city

Newstead

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design and Documentation Services: Full-service design and documentation fees based on a percentage of the final construction cost. Once construction starts on site, involvement is maintained via a monthly retainer to support clients, the construction team, and final outcomes. Renovations are offered for a fixed fee based on size and complexity of the existing home.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Shaun Lockyer Architects is an award-winning Brisbane-based architectural studio that provides bespoke luxury residential design services including new homes, renovations, alterations and additions, and heritage restorations across Australia. The firm charges percentage-based design and documentation fees tied to the final construction cost, with a monthly retainer during the construction phase to support clients and builders through completion.

Product overview

Shaun Lockyer Architects (SLa) is an award-winning Brisbane-based architectural studio offering bespoke luxury residential design services. Founded in 2009, the firm provides end-to-end architectural services from initial concept through construction oversight, specializing in high-end residential projects including new homes, renovations, alterations, and extensions. The practice operates across multiple Australian regions including Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, North Queensland, Sydney, Tasmania, Victoria, and regional areas. SLa's team, led by Shaun Lockyer, delivers projects that focus on timeless design, natural materials, and responsive site-specific architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bespoke Residential Architectural Design

Quantifiable outcome

• Minimum 2-3 years from initial discussions to home completion

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Australian Institute of ArchitectscoreOthersShaun Lockyer Architects is an A+ Member of the Australian Institute of Architects. Nominated Architect Shaun Lockyer holds registrations in QLD (3455), NSW (9377), VIC (20111), and TAS (1441). Shaun has been appointed Fellow of the AIA.
• Various Builders and Construction PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProjects reference collaboration with various builders including Brad Andersen Builder, M2 Construct, Solido Builders, JBS Builders, VL Constructions, CG H Constructions, and others. These are ongoing project-based partnerships rather than formal contractual alliances.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SAOTA: Cape Town-headquartered international luxury residential architecture firm where Shaun Lockyer spent four years as Associate. Comparable in high-end residential focus, global media profile, and design pedigree.
• Arkhefield: Brisbane-based architecture and interior design practice specializing in luxury residential and commercial work. Highly comparable given Shaun Lockyer's prior nine-year tenure as Director and Partner; both serve Australia's luxury residential segment with a similar design philosophy and regional base.
• Austin Maynard Architects: Melbourne-based award-winning architecture studio with a strong residential portfolio and signature design-led approach. Comparable in boutique scale, design quality, media presence, and Australian luxury residential positioning.
• WOWOWA Architecture: Melbourne-based boutique architecture firm focused on residential, educational, and community projects. Comparable in boutique Australian scale, design-led philosophy, and media recognition.
• Olson Kundig: US-based architect and design firm with a global luxury residential portfolio and strong publication presence. Comparable in founder-led boutique model, material-driven design language, and HNWI client base.
• Koichi Takada Architects: Sydney-based architectural firm recognized for high-end residential and mixed-use projects with biophilic and nature-driven design. Directly comparable in luxury residential positioning, award profile, and earned-media strategy across Australian and international design publications.
• Fearns Studio: Brisbane-based architecture practice with comparable boutique scale and a luxury residential portfolio across Australia. Both firms are based in the same design market and chase similar high-end clientele.
• Peter Stutchbury Architecture: Sydney-based architect renowned for site-responsive, material-rich residential projects across Australia. Comparable in luxury residential focus, AIA award pedigree, and emphasis on natural, enduring materials.
• Joe Adsett Architects: Brisbane-based practice specializing in luxury residential architecture. Comparable scale, luxury segment focus, and East Coast Australian geographic footprint, with similar HIA/AIA award profile.

Broad incumbents

• BVN Donovan Hill: Major Australian architectural practice with a residential and broader portfolio. Less direct overlap in luxury-boutique scale but comparable in Australian residential design pedigree and award profile.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LockyerArchitects

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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