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Lea Design Studio - Award Winning Gold Coast Architect

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We are a boutique architectural practice focused on producing innovative, functional and aesthetically inspiring designs for our Clients.

We strive for design excellence on every project that we undertake, regardless of size, prestige or budget.

With extensive experience gained over 30 years working as an Architect, an Architect Developer, and a Developer’s Architect, founder John Lea is uniquely positioned to understand what a Client expects and the services required from their Architect.

Having also been directly involved in designing many prestige houses and award-winning multi-residential projects, we have a track record of high-quality design delivery.

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Registered Architect | John Lea | Queensland BOAQ : 2563 | NSW ARB : 11436 | NSW Design Practitioner : DEP0001112

why us?

5. Tony & Terry Bawden

John has done an outstanding job in designing two homes for us. His ability to marry stunning architectural form with exciting yet functional internal planning maximising the potential of our riverfront sites, has resulted in houses that have been a joy to live in.

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Tony & Terry Bawden

Joint Founding Director, Villaworld

7. Peter Madrers

John has a rare combination of skillsets for an architect with the wonderful ability to produce highly creative and innovative designs that are at all times functional and cost effective.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Peter Madrers

Joint Group CEO & Managing Director
SOUTHLAND CORPORATION PTY LTD

8. Paul Maddison

John has a wealth of experience and his designs are as much innovative as they are impressive and one of John’s key strengths is that he co-ordinates between his client’s and the builder’s to ensure that the scope is fully understood and delivered to the brief.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Paul Maddison

Program Director,
PM Concepts

1. David Higgins

John is professional, courteous, clever, hard-working and is unique in the Architectural services he provides to his clients. I could not recommend John Lea any higher to potential new clients.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

David Higgins

Residential Director – Colliers International

8. Craig McDermott

I’d highly recommend John to anyone looking for an easy going yet professional architect to come up with an innovative and stylish design for their new home.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Craig McDermott

OAM

3. James Adam

John’s innate design skills combined with his first-hand Development experience has resulted in a product offering that we are excited to be presenting to our discerning buyers.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

James Adam

Managing Director, Portfolio Group

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