Architects in Newcastle and Coffs Harbour

We design homes you’ll love to live in and buildings you’ll love to be in

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Our Studio

We’re a studio of architects in Newcastle and Coffs Harbour designing residential and commercial projects with clarity and buildability.

We focus on strong, simple ideas that result in architecture that lasts.

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Our Approach

Architecture shouldn’t be confusing. It should be clear, thoughtful, and full of life. That’s why we design with you, not just for you.

Most people just need help knowing where to begin.

We guide you from early ideas through approvals and final delivery, making the process clear and considered from start to finish.

Architecture that makes sense and feels right.

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How we work

Good spaces start with good conversations

Every project follows a structured pathway from briefing and concept design, through approvals and documentation, and into construction.

You'll always know what stage you're in and what comes next.

From our clients

I’ve worked with Nic, Tom, and Emma on both residential and commercial projects now, and cannot speak highly enough of them

Liam
Georges Place

"We love the integration of old and new and how it is both seamless but obvious for what is the 'old part' and 'new part. I now know the effort that goes into this... Great work from all the team".

Liam Brown Whale
George's Place

"Nic has recently helped our team & a client understand the opportunities he has in place for a rather large floor plate. In a changing market when companies require less & less space, nic has helped us stay on the ball & keep looking forward".

Movable
Hunter Street Development

"The attention to detail is next level. It’s not just the creativity of the design, which you would expect from an architect, it’s the finer details, that when you look closely, show a considered and deliberate approach". (article)

Julie Evans
HUNTERhunter

"Bringing the names of our tugs into the design of the entry was something we never would have thought of...the team produced an excellent outcome through their design process, we enjoyed the way they presented the architecture and this has resulted in a great building for our Svitzer Newcastle HQ"

John Leotta
Tub Boat simulator

”We are excited to see construction underway for a facility that will provide the latest and most advanced maritime training and technology for pilots, tug masters, and other vessels".

David Phillips
for Shipping Australia

"We needed a design for a renovation and rework of our bedroom, ensuite, other bathroom and bedroom. Nic and the team at Lyric Architects were terrific!"

Eilish Nagle
Merewether Residence

"Nic and the teams work with other contractors and Central Coast Council has been integral at getting the project up and running due to his relentless follow up and perseverance".

Baraka Leporte
Macmasters Residence

"We’re halfway through building our home with Lyric Architects and couldn’t be happier with the results so far. Nic has been great to deal with, his perspectives and ideas have been exactly what we’re after and the whole process has felt very collaborative. Wouldn’t hesitate to use them again"

Frank Hall
Hall House

"From first point of contact with Nic, right through to the final stages of the build, we’ve been stoked. Nic has the right level of suggestiveness, without pushing ideas onto us as clients and has a very collaborative approach."

Baraka Leporte
Macmasters Residence

What we do

Three people standing in front of brick and tin warehouse looking at camera
Image of window with curved wooden day bed and brick wall

What we do

Lyric Architects is a Newcastle-based architecture studio delivering residential and commercial architecture across Newcastle and Coffs Harbour.

Residential Design ↗

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Interior Design

Buildable Architecture

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