Architect in Torquay & Jan Juc

New homes and renovations designed for the Surf Coast's biggest and most diverse town — by an architect who's been designing here for nearly three decades.

Torquay is booming. New estates are pushing south and east, Esplanade blocks are changing hands at record prices, and a generation of families who came for the surf are now ready to expand their home for their extended family. But growth brings complexity — bushfire overlays in the Jan Juc area, heritage character in the older streets, coastal setbacks along the foreshore, and a council that scrutinises design quality closely.

SurfCoast Architecture has been designing homes in Torquay and Jan Juc since the late 1990’s. We know which streets have challenging covenant requirements, how the coastal wind and aspect play out differently across the town's varied topography, and how to get a planning permit through Surf Coast Shire efficiently. If you're building or renovating in Torquay, local knowledge isn't a bonus — it's what separates a smooth project from an expensive one.

"It was a pleasure working with Jeremy to create our home. He took the time to understand what we were looking for, and was a great communicator. It was a tricky block of land to work with but his design ideas were both creative and practical. Jeremy also went above and beyond to get us through the planning process. We couldn't be happier with the end result - our home is warm, functional and beautiful to live in. We highly recommend SurfCoast Architecture!." 5 Star Google Review - Jan Juc

Designing for Torquay's range of sites and situations

No two Torquay projects are the same. A new home on a flat estate block in The Sands is a fundamentally different design challenge to a renovation of a 1980s brick house near Fishermans Beach, or a new build on a sloping Jan Juc block with ocean glimpses worth capturing. We bring fresh thinking to each one — no templates, no recycled solutions.

Whether you're starting from scratch on a new block, extending a home that's run out of room, or doing a full renovation that finally makes your house work for your family, we design around your site, your life, and your budget.

Why Torquay 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 town in detail. From the esplanade to the new estates, from Jan Juc's ridge blocks to the family streets of Torquay North — we understand how this town works, how it's planned, and how to design homes that belong here.

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 Torquay project?

Whether you're still weighing up a block purchase or ready to get started, the best first step is a call. Jeremy will give you an honest assessment of what your site can become — and what's realistic for your budget and timeline.

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