Architect in Anglesea
New homes and renovations in a town defined by its landscape — designed by an architect who knows how to build beautifully within it.
Anglesea has a character unlike anywhere else on the Surf Coast. The heath and heathland surrounding the town, the Anglesea River winding through its centre, the kangaroos on the golf course — it's a place people choose deliberately, because they want something quieter and more genuine than what's on offer closer to Geelong. And the homes here should reflect that.
Building in Anglesea means working within a planning environment that takes its landscape seriously. Vegetation protection, coastal and riverine setbacks, bushfire overlays across much of the town, and a community that cares deeply about how new development sits in the heathland setting — these are real constraints that require an architect who knows the territory. SurfCoast Architecture has been designing homes in Anglesea for nearly three decades. We know what council will and won't support, which sites carry hidden complexity, and how to create homes that feel completely right in this landscape.
"If you are looking for an innovative architect who listens to your ideas, wants and needs then Jeremy Ham at Surf Coast Architecture is the person you need. Our extension added two spacious studios (one of which doubles as our home theatre),and a kitchenette with wine cellar. It transformed our house internally and provides an eye catching prospect as visitors arrive."— 5 Star Google Review, Bellbrae
Designing for Anglesea's landscape and character
Anglesea's best homes don't compete with their surroundings — they settle into them. Low profiles, natural materials, considered orientation to the north, and a respect for the vegetation and views that make a block worth building on in the first place.
Whether you're planning a new home on one of Anglesea's generous bush blocks, extending a beloved weekender that the family has outgrown, or transforming an older house into something that finally does justice to its setting, we bring a design approach that starts with the land and works outward from there.
Why Anglesea 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 Anglesea's planning rules in detail. Bushfire Management Overlays cover a significant portion of Anglesea, and the Vegetation Protection Overlay applies widely. We understand how to design homes that work with these requirements — not just comply with them, but use them as design drivers.
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 liveability, lower running costs, and 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 Anglesea project?
Whether you're ready to begin or still thinking it through, the best first step is a call. If you're considering a block purchase in Anglesea, Jeremy offers pre-purchase consultations to help you understand what a site can realistically accommodate — before you commit.
Call Jeremy: 0402 952 810 Or use the form below to tell us about your project.