Thoughtful Architecture for WA Landscapes
Designed around client stories, microclimates & local planning context.
Architecture for people
Always making space to live, work and connect.
Architecture for every stage of your project.
Whether you are planning a new building or transforming an existing space, the design always starts by understanding how you want to live, work or gather.
Custom Homes
New residential builds custom-designed around your daily habits, orientation, views, and long-term way of living.
- Site-specific solar passive design
- Coastal & rural bushfire requirements
Renovations & Additions
Respect what already works in your home while dramatically improving functionality, light, connection and efficiency.
- Character house modernisations
- Second-storey & wing extensions
Community Spaces
Studios, boutique workplaces, and community buildings designed for flexible use and local appeal.
- Community & civic gathering spaces
- Workplace & boutique studios
Every project begins with your story.
Good architecture isn't about imposing a formula or following short-term trends. It's a collaborative process where your ideas, budget, site conditions, and lifestyle are synthesized into a space that feels natural and enduring.
Understanding your routine, hopes, budget framework, and future needs.
Analyzing sun paths, prevailing winds, privacy, topography, and local council rules.
Creative concept designs balanced with planning constraints and buildability.
Detailed Development Application and construction drawings for clear builder pricing.
A personal architectural service.
When you work with Ingrid Spelman Architect, you work directly with Ingrid from initial concept through to documentation and project completion.
Registered with the Architects Board of WA (No. 3283), ensuring professional accountability, rigorous training, and adherence to legal architectural standards.
Complex council planning codes (R-Codes, Bushfire BAL ratings, Heritage) translated into plain language and smooth approval pathways.
In-depth familiarity with South West shires, local coastal weather dynamics, soil types, and regional builder capabilities.
“Working with Ingrid allowed us to see possibilities for our block that we never would have imagined. She listened carefully to how our family spends time together and designed a home that feels warm, practical, and perfectly tuned to the South West climate.”
Homeowner in Dunsborough
Custom Residence Project
Based in Dunsborough. Working throughout Western Australia.
Providing architectural design, development applications, and contract documentation across the City of Busselton, Shire of Augusta-Margaret River, and broader Western Australia.
Planning a site in the South West?
Every local council has specific planning schemes regarding bushfire prone areas (BAL), coastal setbacks, environmental overlays, and heritage precincts. An early architectural assessment helps clarify what is possible on your site before committing to major expenses.
Discuss Your Site LocationFrequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to help you navigate your upcoming architectural project.
Let's talk about your project.
Whether you have a defined brief or just the initial idea for a block in the South West, Ingrid is ready to discuss your next steps.
Registered Architect WA No. 3283 • Personal review of every enquiry