Architect in Aireys Inlet

New homes and renovations designed for one of the Surf Coast's most distinctive villages — by a local architect who knows it intimately.

Aireys Inlet is unlike anywhere else on the Surf Coast. The Split Point Lighthouse. The Painkalac Creek estuary. The wonderful community people moved here to be part of. Building or renovating here isn't like building in Torquay — and your architect needs to understand the difference.

SurfCoast Architecture has been designing homes in Aireys Inlet and along this stretch of the Great Ocean Road for nearly three decades. We know the Surf Coast Shire planning controls that apply here — the Significant Landscape Overlay, the Vegetation Protection Overlay, the coastal setbacks — and we know how to design beautiful homes that work within them, not against them.

"Jeremy was fantastic to work with. His designs were both creative and practical, and were able to be turned into reality. Every step of the way we were consulted which meant our vision remained front and centre of the design."— Robyn, Bells Beach

Designing for Aireys Inlet's unique conditions

Aireys Inlet rewards architects who understand it. Blocks here come with real complexity — sloping sites, significant vegetation, sensitive interfaces with bush and creek, and a community that rightly cares about how new buildings sit in the landscape. We see these not as obstacles but as the raw material of good design.

Whether you're building a new home on a bush block, extending a 1970’s weekender that's outgrown its original brief, or transforming a holiday house into a permanent family home, we bring the site-specific thinking that Aireys Inlet demands.

Why Aireys Inlet homeowners choose SurfCoast Architecture

You'll work directly with Jeremy. Not a project manager, not a graduate. Jeremy Ham — registered architect with the ARBV since 1997, PhD, 30 years on the Surf Coast — works personally on every project from first conversation to final inspection.

We know this council. Surf Coast Shire's planning rules are complex, and Aireys Inlet sits in one of its most carefully regulated zones. We've navigated these overlays hundreds of times and know how to get your permit through efficiently.

We design to your budget. Good architecture shouldn't be a luxury. Our fees are structured to be realistic and affordable, and good design pays for itself — in how well your home works day to day, in lower energy bills, and in long-term resale value.

You'll see your home in 3D before anything is built. We use 3D CAD from day one so you can understand and shape your design at every stage — no surprises when construction starts.

Every project starts with a free conversation. No jargon, no hard sell. Just an honest discussion about your site, your brief, and what's possible.

Ready to talk about your Aireys Inlet project?

Whether you've owned your block for years or just signed the contract, the best first step is a call. Jeremy will give you an honest assessment of what your site can become — and what it will take to get there.

Call Jeremy: 0402 952 810 Or use the form below to tell us about your project.