Meet Ingrid Spelman.
Thoughtful architecture that helps people live, work and connect through buildings designed around their story.
Based in Dunsborough in the South West of Western Australia, Ingrid Spelman provides a personal, highly collaborative architectural practice servicing residential, workplace, and community projects.
Ingrid Spelman
Registered Architect WA No. 3283
Architecture begins with people.
Every project combines your experiences, ideas and aspirations with professional architectural expertise to create warm, comfortable and enduring places.
I believe that a well-designed building should feel natural in its setting, respond intelligently to sun and sea breezes, and make everyday routines more enjoyable. It isn't about imposing a predetermined style or following fleeting trends—it is about resolving complex requirements into clean, practical, and meaningful spaces.
By keeping the practice focused and personal, you work directly with me at every stage—from the first sketch on site through planning approvals and construction documentation.
1. People-Centred
Designed specifically around how you live, work, or gather day to day.
2. Carefully Resolved
Balancing design quality with buildability, planning rules, and budget limits.
3. Direct Collaboration
Direct engagement with Ingrid from initial concept to completion.
How I work
A clear 5-step process designed to keep your project structured and stress-free.
Listen
Understanding your story, project goals, site features, and budget framework.
Explore
Developing creative design concepts solar-oriented to your block.
Refine
Tweaking spatial layouts, timber and material choices, and window openings.
Document
Preparing Development Applications and detailed construction drawings.
Support
Assisting during builder tendering and construction observation where engaged.
Working across Western Australia
While my studio is based in Dunsborough, servicing the City of Busselton and Augusta-Margaret River shires, I undertake selected architectural commissions across regional and metropolitan WA.
City of Busselton & Margaret River Region
Dunsborough, Yallingup, Eagle Bay, Quindalup, Vasse, Cowaramup, Margaret River, Augusta.
Statewide WA Projects
Available for residential, workplace and community developments throughout WA.
Registered Architect experience guiding clients through WA design & approvals.
Official registration with the Architects Board of Western Australia.
Custom homes, renovations, ancillary accommodation, and community architecture delivered across Western Australia.
Ready to discuss your project with Ingrid?
Book an initial consultation to talk through your property, timeline, budget, and design aspirations.