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SurfCoast Architecture pride ourselves on serving the needs of our wonderful clients through the complexities of design, planning, tendering and construction.

Renovation at Bellbrae- 5 Stars: 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.

Renovation at Bells Beach- 5 Stars: 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. We now have a beautiful addition to our home. Highly recommend SurfCoast Architecture.

New house at Jan Juc- 5 Stars: 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!

Renovation at Bells Beach- 5 Stars: Highly recommend SurfCoast Architecture. We are thrilled with the result and the process was a joy. Absolutely the right architects for us.

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Published works and awards — a track record built on the Surf Coast

The Bells Beach Bush House has been recognised across three national publications — each selecting it as an exemplary example of Australian residential architecture. The work was published under FUNKarchitects Pty Ltd, the parent company of SurfCoast Architecture, led by director Jeremy Ham.

Best Coastal Homes Edited by Jade de Souza — Abode Publishing

The Bells Beach Bush House was selected for inclusion in Best Coastal Homes, a curated collection of Australia's finest coastal residential architecture. The editors described it as an environmentally sensitive design that effortlessly integrates with its surroundings while simultaneously making an imposing statement.

Australia's Best Houses #1 Abode Publishing — companion book to the national television series (4ME / Aurora)

The Bells Beach Bush House was featured in Australia's Best Houses #1, published as the companion volume to the national television series. The project was presented under the title "House of Funk" and selected from across Australia for its distinctive musically-inspired architectural composition — two arcing curved walls in counterpoint, a double-curved floor plan, and a glazed atrium that draws the bush landscape into the interior.

Best Abodes Edited by Gary Takle — Abode Publishing

Featured in Best Abodes: The Very Best of the Best Homes from Abode, the Bells Beach Bush House was profiled under the title "Funky Composition — a stunning house that is a musically-inspired composition of space and form." The editors noted the home's site-responsive design arcing around a stand of Messmate trees, its fire-resistant material palette, and its integration of an architecture and music studio as a creative environment for architect and owner Jeremy Ham.

Australia's Best Houses — national television profile

The Bells Beach Bush House was also profiled on the national television program Australia's Best Houses, broadcast on 4ME and Aurora. The profile brought the project to a national audience and highlighted its unique position at the intersection of architectural innovation and the Surf Coast landscape.

The Age article on coastal housing: Domain: From fibro shack to design triumphs: What the humble beach house looks like now

The Age “Love that House Music’ feature article on Bells Beach House written by Jenny Brown- see below.

Teaching Excellence Awards

Jeremy's architectural practice has always been underpinned by a rigorous academic foundation. Jeremy taught hundreds of students design and construction technology- some of whom are now local practitioners! His teaching at Deakin University was recognised at the highest national level. Indeed,

National Carrick Award for University Teaching — Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning (2006)
Deakin University Award for Teaching Excellence (2006)
Vice-Chancellor's Award for Distinguished Teaching (2006)
Australian Institute of Building FE Crowle Award for Teaching Excellence (2006)
Deakin University WJC Banks Award for Distinguished Contribution to Teaching & Learning (2002)