Curated architect matching · AustraliaBuild once. Build well.

Find an architect whose work already fits.

We match you with architects whose work already fits your vision and budget so you can design with confidence from day one.

Archive Design is a curated matching service for Australian residential work. Homeowners pay only if they proceed. Architects join free. It is not a directory or a lead-generation tool.

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Site plan drawing of an Australian residential addition, showing boundary, setbacks and entry
Elevation drawing of an Australian two-storey house with timber cladding and window openings
Building section through an Australian two-storey house, showing stair, glazing and foundation
Axonometric drawing of an Australian residential structure with stacked planes

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Residential architecture only

Built & unbuilt

Work considered in every match

Both sides

Homeowners and architects

Curated

Introductions when the fit is genuine

The process

How it works

You don't need to trawl portfolios. You need someone who understands what you're building, and why.

Find Your Architect

Share your brief

Tell us about your site, budget, lifestyle and what you're drawn to.

We curate your shortlist

From our archive of built and unbuilt homes, we identify projects that closely match your requirements.

Begin aligned

We introduce you to a shortlist of matched architects. Start your project with shared references and realistic budget parameters.

Two sides, one standard

Alignment creates better architecture.

For homeownersOnly if you proceed

  • Start with the right partner

    You may only commission an architect once. Starting with the right partner changes everything and leads to better architecture.

  • Avoid painful misalignment

    Too many projects unravel after early drawings when budgets don't align, expectations differ, or communication styles clash. We reduce that risk before you commit.

  • Replace uncertainty with clarity

    See real examples of what similar budgets have delivered and meet architects whose work already fits your brief.

How matching works
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  • Meet pre-aligned clients

    Connect with educated homeowners who approached you because they value your work.

  • Replace speculative enquiries

    Reduce the noise of speculative leads and focus on clients who are ready to build.

  • Turn work into repeat projects

    Leverage your IP. Your portfolio (built and unbuilt) becomes a passive engine for generating new commissions.

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Charter architect membership

Fewer leads. Better projects.

The first 100 practices to join receive charter membership, and access is free. Homeowners pay the introduction fee, not architects. Join a curated network of Australia's best residential architects and attract homeowners who are already aligned with your work.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Archive Design is a curated matching service for Australian residential work. Homeowners pay only if they proceed. Architects join free. It is not a directory or a lead-generation tool.

Creating your profile is completely free. If Archive Design matches you with an architect whose work genuinely fits your brief and you choose to proceed, a one-time $300 AUD introduction fee applies. There is no cost if you don't like what you see.

A directory shows you everyone and lets you browse. Archive Design reviews your brief against our archive of built and unbuilt residential projects, assesses alignment, and makes a curated introduction, only when the fit is genuine. You don't trawl portfolios. We do that work for you.

Free for architects. Homeowners pay the introduction fee. There is no cost for architects to join or receive introductions.

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Ready to begin?

Create your profile and we'll match you with architects whose work already fits your brief, budget, and site, before the first meeting.

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