Your Perth Architect for Sustainable, High-Performance Homes
Custom homes, renovations, and Passive House designs tailored to Perth’s climate - crafted to be beautiful, comfortable, and efficient for decades to come.
Architectural Services in Perth
I offer a full range of residential architecture services across the Perth metro area - from first ideas through to construction support - with a focus on creating homes that are comfortable, efficient, and beautifully crafted.
Custom New Homes
Passive House and luxury home designs tailored to Perth’s climate. I create houses that capture light, control heat, and feel effortless to live in.
Transform and expand your existing home while improving thermal performance. Whether heritage-sensitive or contemporary, I design upgrades that add space, value, and comfort.
Renovations & Extensions
Feasibility & Concepts
Get clarity before committing. Site analysis, planning advice, and early design sketches help you understand potential, risks, and budget from the start.
Documentation & Finishes
Detailed drawings, consultant coordination, and a considered finishes package - giving you everything needed for approvals, accurate pricing, and a smooth build.
I focus on creating homes that perform beautifully in Perth’s unique climate — but I also make sure the design process feels clear, collaborative, and enjoyable.
Why Perth Clients Choose Cynosure Architecture
Local Climate Expertise
Designing for Perth’s hot summers, sea breezes, and bushfire risks means carefully balancing shading, ventilation, and thermal mass for year-round comfort.
Every project integrates Passive House principles where practical - reducing energy use, improving air quality, and future-proofing your home.
High Performance Design
Direct, Personal Service
You work directly with me - no handovers to juniors - ensuring your vision is understood and delivered from concept through construction..
Transparent fees, a clear process, and meticulous documentation mean fewer surprises and a smoother path from idea to completion.
Clarity and Confidence
Recent Perth Projects
A selection of recent projects across Perth; from heritage renovations to high-performance new homes - showing how thoughtful design can transform any site.
Recast House
Transforming an existing double-brick home into a future-ready, high-performance residence with new cladding, high-performance windows, and luxury interiors.
High Performance Retrofit
A custom home on a challenging rear battleaxe lot, designed for maximum solar gain and thermal comfort, achieving an 8.1 star energy rating.
Axis House
8.1 Star NatHERS Home
Cohabit House
Concept design to turn a typical WA brick home into a high-performance, multigenerational residence with better light, insulation, and year-round comfort.
Passive House Retrofit and Extension
What It’s like to Work Together
A clear, collaborative process that keeps you informed, reduces stress, and ensures your project runs smoothly — from first conversation to final handover.
01. Discovery Call
A free 15-minute chat to understand your goals, budget, and timeline.
Early sketches and ideas to explore potential and set a clear direction.
02. Concept Design
03. Documentation
Detailed drawings and approvals that make pricing and construction accurate.
Ongoing guidance during the build to help resolve questions and keep things on track.
04. Construction Support
Testimonials
“We recently worked with Matt on our upcoming renovation. From the moment we contacted him he’s been nothing but prompt and very accommodating. He took on board our ideas and also incorporated some of his own outside the box ideas which I loved to see. Ultimately he’s made the process very smooth sailing and always stuck to the timeframes given. The detail he went to for us to get it right was outstanding. I would happily recommend him to any future customers! Thanks for a great job Matt.”
— Annette N, 2024
“Matt offers such an amazing, comprehensive service. He has a unique way of looking at different spaces and making sure my home suited my families needs while making it look incredible and fit my budget. I really didn't want to have the usual grey render and have our home blend in with the rest, and it definitely did not blend in.”
— Danielle T, 2024
Designing for Perth’s Climate & Lifestyle
Climate Responsive Design
Thoughtful shading, glazing, and cross-ventilation strategies to keep homes cool in summer and comfortable year-round.
Natural materials, connection to landscape, and a focus on slow living - brought into Perth homes for a sense of retreat.
South West Influence
South West Influence
Natural materials, connection to landscape, and a focus on slow living - brought into Perth homes for a sense of retreat.
Let’s Build Your Dream Space
At Cynosure Architecture, my goal is not just to design a beautiful home—it’s to deliver an unparalleled experience, where every decision, every material, and every detail aligns with your vision of luxury, comfort, and sustainability.
If you’re planning a luxury home in Perth, Margaret River, or the South West, let’s start the conversation. Whether you have a clear vision or need guidance on where to begin, I’d love to help you bring your dream home to life.
We have office space in Margaret River or can come to you in Perth