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Your design journey begins with a professional design expert who will guide you through the first steps — let us help you put the puzzle pieces together and bring your vision to life.

Book a 2-Hour Design Consultation with Architect Claus Ejlertsen.

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Your Brisbane residential Architect + design experts

Award-Winning Brisbane Residential Architects

At BAASTUDIO Architecture, we specialise in designing unique homes that are carefully tailored

to the way you live and the character of your site.

Whether you're planning a custom new home, luxury residence, Queenslander renovation, acreage retreat, or a project on a challenging site, our experienced team brings creativity, technical expertise, and innovative thinking to every commission.

Expertise

Custom Homes
Luxury Residences
Queenslander Renovations & Extensions
Urban Infill & Difficult Sites
Acreage & Rural Homes
Coastal & Holiday Homes
Lifestyle-Focused Design
Site-Responsive Architectural Design
Hinterland & Coastal Homes

Services including:

Initial Consultation
Master Planning
New Home Design
Renovations & Extensions
Interior Design
External Works Design
Planning & Approvals
Construction Documentation
Project Support During Construction

A two-story family home in a leafy suburb of Melbourne, with a dark tiled roof, brown exterior siding, a white front door, and a small front yard with trees, shrubs, and a stone fence.

A large house with a metal roof, situated by a pond, surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees, with a curved pathway in the foreground.

Modern kitchen with white cabinetry, marble countertops, and a large island with four wooden barstools. Decor includes a large potted plant, two candlesticks, and decorative jars. Visible hallway with a side table and mirror.

Modern house with large glass windows, surrounded by lush greenery and a swimming pool in the foreground.

Luxury house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and landscaped garden at sunset, surrounded by trees and with birds flying in the sky.

A backyard with a swimming pool, outdoor dining area, and patio furniture, surrounded by trees and a white house with a metal roof.

Modern single-story house with sloped roof, wooden exterior, large windows, and a garage with a car, set against a backdrop of trees and a clear sky at sunset.

Outdoor patio with black and white checked tile flooring, yellow chairs, white double doors with glass panes, potted plants, and a glimpse of the interior dining area with dark wood furniture and chandelier.

Modern house with wooden exterior, large glass windows, outdoor patio, swimming pool, surrounded by green grass and trees, under a clear blue sky.

Luxury house with pool, palm trees, and outdoor seating area

Modern Contemporary Concrete house Brisbane

Renovation to character listed house in Brisbane

Modern two-story house with white brick facade, large windows, a balcony with plants, and a gated front yard with bushes and grass, surrounded by trees.

Modern house with large glass windows, surrounded by green lawn and trees, under a clear sky.

Bright, airy porch with white wooden walls, ceiling, and furniture, overlooking lush greenery and a pool, with various potted plants and comfortable seating.

Modern two-story house with brown shingle exterior, white-framed windows, front door, and a garden with pink roses and green lawn.

Modern house with outdoor patio, landscaped garden with stepping stones, greenery, and hanging plants on a bright day.

Modern house with black siding and stone accents, surrounded by landscaped gardens, trees, and a parked silver SUV in the driveway on a sunny day with a clear sky.

Luxury modern house with a pool, surrounded by greenery and palm trees, under a clear sky.

Modern house with a metal roof, surrounded by lush greenery and trees, cars parked in driveway, and a landscaped yard.

Modern kitchen with beige marble island, wooden cabinets, and a large potted plant.

Elegant living room with large stained-glass windows, a black grand piano, classic wooden rocking chair with a scarf, and cream-colored walls and furniture with sunlight casting shadows.

Modern building wall featuring two tall windows with greenery at the base.

A backyard with a swimming pool, two white lounge chairs, a wooden privacy fence, a covered patio with outdoor dining furniture, and a house with beige siding and white trim, featuring a pergola made of wood.

Backyard of a house with a swimming pool, glass fence, outdoor patio furniture, and a covered outdoor kitchen area.

It all begins with a single idea that sparks everything.

Every exceptional home begins with an idea. Our role is to nurture that idea and transform it into a home that is functional, beautiful, and uniquely yours.

Whether you're planning a renovation, extension, or new home, BAASTUDIO Architecture will guide you through the entire process, creating a considered design that maximises your site's potential and reflects the way you want to live.

VIEW OUR PROJECTS

Architectural sketch of a modern house south-west elevation showing outdoor areas, infinity edge pool, palm trees, a large tree, and labeled rooms including lounge, master bedroom, main bed room, and ensuite with mirror, with notes about open glass doors and car parking area.

Modern two-story house with large glass windows, surrounded by tropical trees, with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a driveway with cars at sunset.

Creating unique Australia Homes for your family + Site

Architectural sketch of a modern house with labels indicating features like master bedroom, living area, deck, pool area, carport, stone patios, outdoor seating areas, landscaped yard, and other landscape elements.

Modern house with large windows, a stone and wood exterior, and a metal roof, featuring a backyard with a pool, landscaped garden, and outdoor seating area, surrounded by trees.

Architectural sketch of a modern multi-level house with large glass windows, stone accents, and outdoor balconies, situated on a hillside with landscaping.

Modern multi-story house with stone and wood exterior, large glass windows, and spacious balconies, set on a grassy hillside with trees nearby.

Architectural sketch of a modern house with details like covered drop-off area, balcony, outdoor firepit, pool house, infinity edge pool, stone walls, palm trees, and annotations indicating various features and landscape design elements.

A modern, large house with a stone foundation, surrounded by lush greenery, with a mountain backdrop, a pool in front, and palm trees near the house.

BAASTUDIO Architecture is an award-winning Brisbane residential architecture and design practice specialising in bespoke homes, renovations, and additions.

Our portfolio showcases the depth of experience and creativity within our team, delivering tailored architectural solutions that respond to each client's lifestyle, aspirations, and site conditions.

Whether you're renovating a post-war home, restoring a character residence or Queenslander, unlocking the potential of a challenging site, or creating a contemporary home for an urban, hinterland, acreage, or holiday property, we have the expertise to design a home that is uniquely yours.

Check out our range of completed projects and projects in design below

FEATURE PROJECTS

Explore recent completed projects

01
MALENY- New rammed earth acreage home

Award wining pre-1946 character renovation

02

KALINGA- Award winning pre-1946 character renovation

03
NORTHGATE - Traditional Queenslander renovation

04
NEWMARKET - New home with heritage overlay

The image shows a gated entrance to a house with a black iron gate, stone pillars, and a black and white checkered tile pathway leading to black double doors at the front of a white house with a large porch and a black lantern hanging from the ceilin

Interior view of a staircase with dark wooden steps and white risers, black handrails, and black balusters, next to large windows with natural light, and two white planters with green plants on a dark hardwood floor.

A white house with a white fence and gate, stone posts, and a front porch under a triangular roof, with neighboring houses and trees visible, and a sidewalk and street in the foreground.

A bright living room with large arched windows, a chandelier, and various seating including a green sofa with red and gray pillows, and blue velvet armchairs around a coffee table, with a floral table rug.

Modern interior entryway with wooden stairs, black wall unit with a built-in shelf containing a potted plant, concrete floor, white walls, and a black door handle.

Outside deck extension. Brisbane Architecture

Modern living room with wooden ceiling, black ceiling fan, fireplace, TV, bookshelf, concrete floor, large dining table, and upholstered chairs.

Modern kitchen with white cabinetry, green marble island, black bar stools with gold bases, and vaulted ceiling with skylights.

A modern white house with outdoor living spaces, large windows, and a swimming pool surrounded by glass fencing, set during sunset.

Dining area with a round table and eight beige upholstered chairs, a large white bookshelf filled with books, a hanging light fixture, and a framed artwork on the left wall. A hallway leads to an open front door, with three pendant lights hanging fro

Modern bathroom with white vanity, vessel sink, rolled towels, shower with glass doors, toilet, and window with horizontal louvers.

Modern living room with a round wooden dining table and black chairs, a chandelier with glass globes, a navy blue entertainment center with a TV, shelves with framed photos and decor, windows letting in natural light, and a fireplace with a potted pl

White multi-story house with a wrap-around porch, outdoor stairs, and black roof, illuminated at dusk, with landscaping including small plants and trees.

Outdoor patio with wooden pergola, gray cushioned seating, pillows, and a stone coffee table. Open French doors leading to a dining room with a wooden table, six chairs, and floral arrangements.

View from inside a house looking out through a large glass door at a landscaped outdoor garden with small trees, rocks, and plants, with a wooden privacy fence and houses on a hill in the distance.

A modern living room with a wooden ceiling, white walls, and a fireplace. There is a large round wooden dining table with light green chairs, a vase with flowers, and a sectional sofa. The room has large windows with sheer white curtains, and a ceili

A light blue armchair with a floral pillow and brown pillow, positioned in front of a large window with vertical blinds, in a room with beige walls and gray carpet.

Bright dining room with large window and glass door opening to outdoor patio, round wooden table with light grey chairs, floral centerpieces, cream curtains, wooden ceiling beams, and a clock on the wall.

A two-story house with brown siding, white trim, and a dark tile roof, surrounded by green and reddish trees, with a front porch and steps leading to the entrance, and a black metal fence in the foreground.

White house with arched windows and doors, black and white checkered floor, yellow chairs outside, potted plants, view into interior with kitchen and dining area, ceiling fans, modern decor.

View of a modern white house with multiple windows, hanging balcony, and a black and white checkered patio surrounding a swimming pool with yellow lounge chairs, daytime with blue sky and clouds, and a tall leafy shrub on the right side.

A bright dining room with large arched windows and glass doors showing a backyard with greenery and a pool. There is a round dining table with six beige chairs, wall-mounted lamps, a chandelier, and hardwood flooring.

A cozy home library with green walls and built-in bookshelves filled with colorful books, a window with a view of trees and sky, and an attic ceiling with white wood beams.

Interior view of a staircase with wooden handrails and black iron balusters, framed by white wainscoting, with two chairs and a small table at the bottom, and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

Interior view looking down a curved staircase with wooden handrail and black balusters. The stairwell is lit by large windows, revealing a front yard outside. The hardwood flooring features a herringbone pattern. Part of a chandelier and a small beig

Modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, white island, stainless steel refrigerator, dining table with green chairs, and large windows showing outdoor scenery.

Living room with white walls, tall windows, a brown leather sofa, and two patterned armchairs, with a wooden floor, a crystal chandelier, and a fireplace with a painting above it.

Elegant staircase landing with white paneled walls, large windows, dark wood flooring, and a large crystal chandelier hanging from ornate ceiling medallion.

Living room with white walls and trim, a white ceiling fan, a white fireplace mantel with decorative items, a large potted plant, a blue sofa, a modern patterned rug, and a dark blue built-in entertainment center with shelves and a large TV.

PROJECTS IN DESIGN

on our drawing board

01
REGENTVILLE- New American Style Farmhouse

New modern contemporary American Farmhouse Brisbane

02

BARDON, BRISBANE- Modern American Farmhouse

Modern House renovation Sunshine coast hinterland

Modern House new contemporary American farm house Sunshine coast hinterland

03
SUNSHINE COAST HINTERLAND - Modern House Renovation

04
DOONAN HOUSE- Modern New Family House

Modern house with black siding and stone accents, surrounded by landscaped garden with shrubs, pink flowers, and large rocks, with a driveway and parked SUV, set against a backdrop of tall trees and a blue sky.

Luxurious house surrounded by trees and a pond with ducks, with a winding pathway in the foreground and a partly cloudy sky.

A modern house with stone and wood exterior, large glass windows, and a metal roof, surrounded by green landscape, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

A modern house with a water pool in the front yard, surrounded by greenery and plants, under a sunset sky with orange clouds.

Modern house with large glass windows and metal roof, surrounded by green trees, with a swimming pool and lounge chairs in the backyard.

A modern house with large glass windows and a metal roof, illuminated from inside, situated in a lush, green yard during dusk. In front, there is a classic black muscle car parked near a fountain with water spraying upward, and a fire pit with orange

Modern white house with black window frames, landscaped garden with small trees and grass, stone pathway, and a covered porch area under a blue sky.

Modern house with outdoor pool, patio furniture, and lush landscaping under a clear blue sky.

Modern house with black and stone exterior, large glass windows, and a metal roof, featuring a backyard pool with lounge chairs and potted plants.

Front view of a modern house with stone exterior, large windows, and a metal roof. A black vehicle is parked in the driveway, with trees in the background.

Modern multi-story house with large windows, balconies, and wooden exterior siding, surrounded by trees and landscaping, at sunset.

Bright, modern kitchen with white cabinets and marble countertops, a kitchen island, pendant lights, and large windows overlooking a green outdoor space, with a dining area visible in the background.

A modern house with a metal roof, large glass windows, and a stone chimney, surrounded by greenery and a paved patio.

Modern two-story house with large windows, outdoor patio furniture, and a swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and trees under a clear blue sky.

A modern house with dark wood siding, large glass doors, and a metal roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, with a backyard pool and outdoor seating area.

Modern house with a backyard pool area, pink flamingo pool float, and surrounding greenery and hills in the background.

A modern white house with a stone chimney and a metal roof, surrounded by landscaped garden beds with shrubs and grasses, with a gravel driveway and a person walking on the front porch.

Modern house with large windows and wooden exterior, surrounded by green lawn and tall trees, with a swimming pool in the foreground and a clear blue sky above.

Luxury house with a swimming pool and lush tropical landscaping.

A modern two-story house with dark vertical wood siding, large windows, and a sloped roof, with a parking area underneath that has two white cars. The house is surrounded by landscaped greenery, including palm-like plants and a wooden fence, with nei

BAASTUDIO Architecture Design Services

Onsite consultation

This includes council background checks impacting on the design of your property, 2 hours with an Architect to discuss your brief, provide ideas, discuss costs and the design/construction process. A design and fee proposal is issued following the consult.

Masterplanning

A blue print for your entire project - your initial guide on how all the structures and external works are placed on site. This is a concept only and is used as future planning for your project.

Sketch Design

Further development of the master plan. Fine tuning the concept design and transferring to computer applications.

DA- Council approval

We develop the elevations, sections and plans required to submit to council including coordinating with town planners and other consultants as required to bring your residential project to fruition.

Construction Detail & Interior Design

Preparation of interior plans and detailing such as electrical and lighting, joinery for kitchen, bathrooms, inbuilt cabinetry and material specifications

Tendering

Assist with the engagement of builders via a tendering process including comparing builders quotes and negotiating to select the builder at a competitive price

External works design

Prepare plans for all your external works and landscaping if required.

Project Management

Project site visits to monitor building work and answer the builders questions as required.

Building Approval

Prepare architectural drawings for lodging with Certifiers for building approval.

PROJECTS IN DESIGN

COMPLETED PROJECTS

Contact us to start your personalised residential project today

Our professional Architects will help you through the journey including navigating the maze of building your dream home. Our initial consultation and master planning service is the best place to start your journey, at your property or site. We start with sketches and ideas to create a vision of what can be done on your property.

Experts in design and personalised service. Our professional services take your project from planning and conceptual ideas through to project management.

BOOK A 2 HOUR DESIGN CONSULTATION AT YOUR PROPERTY- FROM $495

FREE STARTER KIT PREVIEW

A backyard view of a house with an outdoor sitting area, two white lounge chairs by a pool, a wooden pergola, and a patio with outdoor furniture, under a clear blue sky.

A white two-story house with a gray metal roof, large porch, and balcony, surrounded by a stone wall fence, with a sidewalk and street in the foreground and a partly cloudy sky in the background.

Modern building with a geometric design, large glass doors, and a flat roof, illuminated by warm sunset light.

Wide view of a white fence and gate leading to a house with a porch, surrounded by greenery and trees, under a blue sky.

White house with a screened porch, outdoor dining area, potted plants, and a paved patio with grass, surrounded by greenery, under a partly cloudy sky.

Creating homes for your lifestyle

Brisbane Architects + Designers

Ever wondered what architects do and why they’re so important?

Architect- Claus Ejlertsen discusses the role of architects and how they create innovative spaces.

Architects do far more than design buildings. They listen, problem-solve, coordinate complex project requirements, and transform ideas into thoughtful, functional spaces that enhance the way people live.

Architect Claus Ejlertsen discusses the role of architects and explains how design, creativity, and technical expertise come together to create innovative spaces that respond to the unique needs of every client and site.

Why use an architect over a builder for the design stage of your project?

Architect- Claus Ejlertsen discusses why Architects are the key to turning your ideas into reality and unlocking the full potential of your space.

The design stage is where the success of your project is shaped. While builders play a vital role in bringing a design to life, architects are trained to unlock the full potential of a site, balance aesthetics with functionality, and create spaces tailored to the way you live.

Architect Claus Ejlertsen explains why engaging an architect early can help transform your ideas into reality, maximise value, and deliver a home that responds beautifully to your lifestyle, budget, and site.

Understanding the site before you can design is key to great Architecture

Open Homes Australia features local Brisbane Architect Claus Ejlertsen discussing building a small home in your backyard that integrates with the land and existing house.

BAAHOUSE Features on OPEN HOMES AUSTRALIA

BY DESIGN AUSTRALIA- Ashgrove Renovation + Extension

A pre-1946 Character home in Ashgrove that was in need of a major renovation and extension to accommodate the growing family. The project is a relaxed classic style renovation which involved raising the existing home and re-configuring internal layouts so the ground floor level was focused on connection to the lower patio area and views to the backyard.