Justin Humphrey Architects

Justin Humphrey Architects

About

Justin Humphrey Architects is a Gold Coast-based studio creating considered architecture that enhances how people live, using honest materials that age gracefully while responding authentically to place and climate. 

There's always room for tangible daily delight — the unexpected moment, the playful gesture. A space that makes you pause. We believe every project, regardless of scale or budget, can deliver these moments through sculptural functionality that uplifts daily routines. Thoughtful design becomes part of the everyday experience.

Our process is inherently collaborative. We value genuine relationships with our clients and team. We take time getting to know the people we design for, understanding not just what they want or need but how they live.

Our architecture gives occupants agency over their environment. Opportunities for connection to landscape, climate, and community, but always with the choice to retreat. We design spaces that connect with breezes, views, and natural light, breathing with their environment rather than relying on mechanical systems.

We’re Registered Architects in QLD, NSW and VIC. 

We welcome all enquiries, no matter where you are.

Awards and recognition

2025
Australian Institute of Architects Awards
Corso House — Project of the Year (Regional)
2025
Australian Institute of Architects Awards
Corso House — Commendation (Regional)
2025
Australian Institute of Architects Awards
Fingal House — Commendation (Queensland)
2025
Australian Institute of Architects Awards
Fingal House — Regional Commendation

Justin Humphrey Architects
Justin Humphrey Architects
Justin Humphrey Architects

Testimonials

We engaged Justin Humphrey Architects to design our home on the Gold Coast. From the start, they truly listened. Not just to our vision and ideas, but to how we live, our routines, and how we enjoy our space. That personal approach set the tone for everything that followed.

They challenged and enriched our brief, incorporating strategies to maximise natural light and breezes that make the home both beautiful and functional. We love entertaining in our north-facing indoor/outdoor living areas, with views to the Surfers Paradise skyline. The large openings along the side of the home create a seamless connection to the beautifully landscaped gardens.

They managed the complexity of the build with professionalism and clear communication, working seamlessly with consultants and trades. Since we moved in, the team has continued to be incredibly supportive, helping us maintain and preserve the quality of our home. We really valued the collaborative relationship and wouldn’t hesitate to work with the JHA team again.

Client

Our hope when we started this project was to expand the home so it was big enough for our growing family but to ensure that it felt like it had always been there, like it belonged. We loved the little, original beach shack and the land and wanted to retain the character but we needed something bigger that would be resilient to potential flooding. Justin and the team were very intuitive and had a deep appreciation of what was most important to us. We were continuously delighted with the designs and ideas they brought to table and they always reflected the things that mattered most to us and aligned to our goals. Justin and the team really got to know and understand us and were open, flexible and collaborative every step of the way, especially when the devastating floods in 2022 changed so much for us. Our home is such a special place to live in and it's so much better than what we could have imagined. It's full of warmth and character it feels like it belongs in our quiet little street across from the water hole in Fingal Head. There are so many elements and features of the house that bring us so much joy, but our favourite part of the day is morning coffee in the sun on the stairs of the back deck in the with our little girl. The house has so much respect for the location and original beach shack and has so brilliantly accommodated our goals of creating an open and inviting family home with a strong connection to the natural surroundings.

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