studio flek | Gold Coast Architecture and Design Studio

Thoughtful architecture and design grounded in constructability, restraint, and long-term value.

A practical and grounded approach to architecture.

We design spaces that work for your life

How we approach each project

1. Design Grounded in Life

We start with people, place and the realities of daily use. Our work explores clarity, spatial relationships and how environments feel and function over time. Every project begins with listening.

2. Material Clarity

We choose materials for purpose, place and longevity. This is not about decoration, it is about understanding construction, texture and how things age. The aim is honest, enduring architecture.

3. Flexible, Transparent Process

We make decisions clear, timelines visible and communication simple. You will always understand what we are doing, why, and what comes next. Good design depends on trust.

Process

(What we do)

01

Project Position

We begin by looking closely at your home and site. This stage identifies what is working, what is not, and where the opportunity lies.

  • Site and context review

  • Spatial analysis of the existing house

  • Environmental considerations (light, orientation, ventilation)

  • Early planning diagrams and opportunities

  • Initial material and precedent direction


02

Concept Design

We explore and develop the design in stages. Starting with early options, the project is gradually refined into a clear architectural direction.

  • Multiple layout options

  • Spatial organisation and zoning

  • Circulation and flow testing

  • Early form and massing studies

  • Ongoing client review and direction setting


03

Documentation & Approvals

Once the design is resolved, we prepare drawings required for approvals and construction. Where required, this includes development applications and coordination with consultants.

  • Detailed plans and key drawings

  • Development application (if required)

  • Consultant coordination

  • Technical resolution of key elements

  • Drawings for pricing and approvals


04

Construction

We remain involved during construction to guide key decisions and maintain the intent of the design.

  • On-site advice and clarification

  • Review of key construction decisions

  • Coordination with builder and consultants

  • Design intent guidance during build


Project Position

We begin by looking closely at your home and site. This stage identifies what is working, what is not, and where the opportunity lies.

  • Site and context review

  • Spatial analysis of the existing house

  • Environmental considerations (light, orientation, ventilation)

  • Early planning diagrams and opportunities

  • Initial material and precedent direction


Concept Design

We explore and develop the design in stages. Starting with early options, the project is gradually refined into a clear architectural direction.

  • Multiple layout options

  • Spatial organisation and zoning

  • Circulation and flow testing

  • Early form and massing studies

  • Ongoing client review and direction setting


Documentation & Approvals

Once the design is resolved, we prepare drawings required for approvals and construction. Where required, this includes development applications and coordination with consultants.

  • Detailed plans and key drawings

  • Development application (if required)

  • Consultant coordination

  • Technical resolution of key elements

  • Drawings for pricing and approvals


Construction

We remain involved during construction to guide key decisions and maintain the intent of the design.

  • On-site advice and clarification

  • Review of key construction decisions

  • Coordination with builder and consultants

  • Design intent guidance during build


Architecture that is grounded, crafted, and responsive to the lived experience.

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(Frequently Asked Question)

FAQ

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01

What services does Studio Flek offer?

Flek works across residential architecture, including houses, renovations, duplexes, townhouses, and small multi-residential projects. Our work is grounded in careful consideration of site, climate, and material, with an emphasis on durable, well-made buildings that support everyday life.

While both directors bring experience across commercial and mixed-use typologies, our current focus is on small-scale residential interventions, particularly thoughtful renovations and additions. We are interested in helping people stay where they already feel connected, or carefully adapt a new purchase to suit their family, lifestyle, and long-term needs.

Rather than designing houses that are simply larger or more elaborate, we focus on making spaces work better, through clear planning, considered structure, and a restrained palette of materials that age well. The aim is quality, comfort, and longevity, not excess.

Our services span all stages of a project, from early briefing and concept design through planning, documentation, consultant coordination, tendering, and construction support.

You can explore our approach in more detail on the Process page, and see the types of projects we take on in Services.

02

Won’t an architect design something more expensive than I want?

03

Why do I need an architect if I already have a builder?

04

Can’t a draftsperson do the same thing more cheaply?

05

What if I don’t like the design you come up with?

06

Do architects only design fancy or big houses?

07

What if I change my mind during the process?

08

Won’t design take too long?

09

Isn’t sustainable design more expensive?

10

What’s your role once the drawings are done?