Architects in Newcastle and Coffs Harbour
We design homes you’ll love to live in and buildings you’ll love to be in
Our Studio
We’re a studio of architects in Newcastle and Coffs Harbour designing residential and commercial spaces tailored to each client’s needs, vision, and story.
We value strong simple ideas over abstract pointless stuff in order to produce buildable architecture that is simple, real and joyful.
Our Approach
Architecture shouldn’t be confusing. It should be clear, thoughtful, and full of life. That’s why we design with you, not just for you.
Most people just need help making sense of where to start.
You’ve got a budget, a list of ideas, and a few big questions. We help make sense of it all. That’s why we design with you, not just for you.
We listen, we design, we plan. From early ideas to approvals and final details, we talk to the right people and help you make the right calls.
It’s architecture that works, feels good, and makes sense.
How we work
Good spaces start with good conversations
Our approach is designed to make the process as simple and easy as possible for you. We don't deploy architect jargon, rather, we deploy clear and decisive design medias we all understand
From our clients
"We love the integration of old and new and how it is both seamless but obvious for what is the 'old part' and 'new part. I now know the effort that goes into this... Great work from all the team".
"Nic has recently helped our team & a client understand the opportunities he has in place for a rather large floor plate. In a changing market when companies require less & less space, nic has helped us stay on the ball & keep looking forward".
"The attention to detail is next level. It’s not just the creativity of the design, which you would expect from an architect, it’s the finer details, that when you look closely, show a considered and deliberate approach". (article)
"Bringing the names of our tugs into the design of the entry was something we never would have thought of...the team produced an excellent outcome through their design process, we enjoyed the way they presented the architecture and this has resulted in a great building for our Svitzer Newcastle HQ"
”We are excited to see construction underway for a facility that will provide the latest and most advanced maritime training and technology for pilots, tug masters, and other vessels".
"We needed a design for a renovation and rework of our bedroom, ensuite, other bathroom and bedroom. Nic and the team at Lyric Architects were terrific!"
"Nic and the teams work with other contractors and Central Coast Council has been integral at getting the project up and running due to his relentless follow up and perseverance".
"We’re halfway through building our home with Lyric Architects and couldn’t be happier with the results so far. Nic has been great to deal with, his perspectives and ideas have been exactly what we’re after and the whole process has felt very collaborative. Wouldn’t hesitate to use them again"
"From first point of contact with Nic, right through to the final stages of the build, we’ve been stoked. Nic has the right level of suggestiveness, without pushing ideas onto us as clients and has a very collaborative approach."
What we do
What we do
We’re a studio of architects in Newcastle and Coffs Harbour designing residential and commercial spaces that are tailored to each client’s needs, vision, and story.