PlaceMate Architects

PlaceMate Architects Brisbane renovations architects designing
Queenslander renovations, extensions, and new buildings.

For over 25 years, the team of Queenslander renovations architects at PlaceMate Architects has been designing and renovating authentic Queenslander homes. With a wealth of experience in architecture and building design, our Brisbane-based renovations architects love working with this style of housing, particularly because of its unique character. Are you thinking of renovating your inner-Brisbane

suburban house or Queenslander? Request a site visit with Jan Hogarth, the Principal architect from PlaceMate Architects, before starting any renovation project. Contact us at www.placemate.com.au, to find out how to renovate your home to complement your lifestyle. We’ll be glad to help you, no matter how big or small the project is.

Inside the pavilion, every millimetre works.Custom joinery hides a full guest bed, storage, and workspace, letting the r...
28/03/2026

Inside the pavilion, every millimetre works.

Custom joinery hides a full guest bed, storage, and workspace, letting the room move easily between home office, teenage hangout, media space or visitor retreat.

By keeping services tucked away and giving priority to the garden outlook, the room feels calm, uncluttered and deeply connected to its surroundings.

Small footprint. Big possibilities. Brisbane living at its best.

🔨 Manley Homes
📐 Kelvin Crofton & Associates
📸 Caco Photography

The only place this pavilion could go was directly over a sewer line, so the design had to work harder, not bigger.Large...
27/03/2026

The only place this pavilion could go was directly over a sewer line, so the design had to work harder, not bigger.

Large corner sliders open the whole space to the garden, pool and the established garden. With Brisbane’s climate in mind, the pavilion becomes a natural extension of outdoor living: light, open, and completely at ease in the landscape.

A compact structure that delivers calm, connection and purpose.

🔨 Manley Homes
📐 Kelvin Crofton & Associates
📸 Caco Photography

A decade after designing this Camp Hill home, the family invited us back to help their home grow with them.What began as...
26/03/2026

A decade after designing this Camp Hill home, the family invited us back to help their home grow with them.

What began as a simple request for more flexibility became a thoughtful re‑imagining of how the backyard could support teenage life, guest stays, and quiet weekend living.

Preserving the established garden and character of the original home was essential, so every gesture, from the entry path to the new pavilion, builds gently on what was already loved.

🔨 Manley Homes
📐 Kelvin Crofton & Associates
📸 Caco Photography

It’s the little moments that make a home feel complete.From the light‑filled kitchen to the compact yet fully functional...
22/03/2026

It’s the little moments that make a home feel complete.

From the light‑filled kitchen to the compact yet fully functional laundry, every detail in this extension was designed to feel intentional, not transitional.

Thoughtful circulation makes each area feel purposeful and comfortable for long‑term living.

Crafted for ease, dignity, and everyday enjoyment.

🔨 Stewart Harris Constructions
📐 Kelvin Crofton & Associates
📸 White Door Photography

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Swipe to see the transformation ➡️This property began with a tight, narrow available site and a desire to stay connected...
20/03/2026

Swipe to see the transformation ➡️

This property began with a tight, narrow available site and a desire to stay connected to family, without sacrificing independence. Our challenge was to create a self‑contained home full of light, function, and comfort, all while working within the layout of the existing home and block.

These before-and-after images show how a constrained area was reshaped into a generous, inviting extension with carefully planned spaces, accessible design features, and a seamless relationship to the original home.

A reminder of what tho achieve, even on the most challenging sites.

🔨 Stewart Harris Constructions
📐 Kelvin Crofton & Associates
📸 White Door Photography











✨ Project Reveal: Mount Gravatt Multi‑Generational Extension ✨Designed as a warm, independent home for the owners to liv...
20/03/2026

✨ Project Reveal: Mount Gravatt Multi‑Generational Extension ✨
Designed as a warm, independent home for the owners to live close to family, this custom extension transforms a long, narrow slice of land into a bright and uplifting living space.

With carefully crafted roof forms, thoughtfully placed skylights, and a highly efficient floor plan, the new dwelling feels spacious, calm, and connected, without compromising privacy or comfort.

A long‑term home designed for ageing in place, full of natural light, considered details, and all the amenities of a much larger footprint.

🔨 Builder: Stewart Harris Constructions
📐 Engineer: Kelvin Crofton & Associates
📸 Photography: White Door Photography

19/03/2026

Brisbane is heading into a building boom before the 2032 Olympics…
And YES, it will affect your renovation. 😬

Here’s what you need to know.

👉 Full video + links in our bio to get moving!

Free 15-minute design chat 👋Home Show | 6–8 March | BCEC📍 Stand M04Secure your spot via the link in our bio 🔗Home Show A...
28/02/2026

Free 15-minute design chat 👋
Home Show | 6–8 March | BCEC
📍 Stand M04
Secure your spot via the link in our bio 🔗
Home Show Australia

🎉 WIN a $500 voucher towards any Placemate Architects architectural design services!To enter, visit us at the Home Show:...
25/02/2026

🎉 WIN a $500 voucher towards any Placemate Architects architectural design services!
To enter, visit us at the Home Show:
📍 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
🗓️ 6–8 March
👉 Stand M04
Home Show Australia

We’re at the Home Show! 🏡✨📍 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre🗓️ 6–8 March👉 Come say hi at Stand M04 — we’d love to...
20/02/2026

We’re at the Home Show! 🏡✨
📍 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
🗓️ 6–8 March
👉 Come say hi at Stand M04 — we’d love to see you!
Home Show Australia

18/02/2026

Find us at Stand M04 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre for the Home Show | 6–8 March 🏡✨

Come say hello, get inspired, and book your FREE 15-minute architectural chat online to take the first step toward your dream home.

See you there! 👋

Home Show Australia

Clerestory windows bring light, height, and a sense of openness, elevating the feel of any room without compromising pri...
15/12/2025

Clerestory windows bring light, height, and a sense of openness, elevating the feel of any room without compromising privacy.

Placed thoughtfully, they frame the sky, bring soft natural light deep into rooms, and create a subtle connection to the outdoors. Simple in design, they make every corner feel brighter, airier, and more alive, enhancing both form and function.

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Builder - Daniel Ray at RayBuild
Colours & Selections - Tracey McLeod
Photography - Caco Photography

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Builder - Stewart Harris

Image 3 -
Builder - Steve Webster at Webster DC Pty Ltd.
Interior Designer - Collins Interiors
Photographer - Hannah Puechmarin

Image 4 -
Builder - Stewart Harris

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Builder - Stewart Harris

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1/3 Prospect Tce
St Lucia, QLD
4067

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Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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