New home & custom houses
A considered, site-specific design for your block — from first concept through DA approval and the construction documentation your builder needs.
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Australia-wide · Registered, PI-insured architects
Find your architect, free.
Describe your project once and get matched with registered architects near you. Compare up to three fee proposals side by side, then engage the right one with a small deposit — no cost to start.
Free to start
Up to 3 proposals
Registered & insured
Matched in
a day or two
What we cover
An architect for every project.
From a new custom home to a heritage restoration — post your brief once and we'll match you with registered architects who specialise in exactly what you're building.
Extensions & additions
Add space and light without losing the character of your home. Architects who resolve the tricky joins between old and new.
Find an architect →Renovations & alterations
Reimagine how you live in your existing home — better flow, better light and finishes that feel resolved, not bolted on.
Find an architect →Multi-residential & apartments
Townhouses, dual occupancies and apartment buildings designed to win approval and stack up commercially. Documentation developers can build from.
Find an architect →Commercial, retail & office
Workplaces, shops and hospitality spaces that perform — designed around your brand, your customers and the relevant codes.
Find an architect →Interior design
Joinery, materials, lighting and detailing — an interior architect to bring warmth, function and a consistent hand to every room.
Find an architect →Heritage & conservation
Sensitive work on listed and character buildings — Conservation Management Plans, heritage advice and designs that respect the original fabric.
Find an architect →Sustainable & passive design
Low-energy, high-comfort homes — passive-solar orientation, thermal performance and materials chosen for the long term.
Find an architect →Town planning & DA
Need approval before you build? Architects and planners to prepare and lodge your development application and steer it through council.
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Why clients choose Architect Moda
Engage an architect with confidence.
No cold-calling firms, no guesswork on fees, no wondering whether they're qualified. Just the right registered architects, matched to your project.
Compare fee proposals
Receive up to three written fee proposals and compare scope, stages and price side by side before you commit to anyone.
Registered & PI-insured
Every architect is registered with their state Architects Registration Board and carries professional indemnity insurance.
Matched to your project
We match by location, project type and scale — so you hear from architects who genuinely do work like yours.
AIA members
Many of our architects are members of the Australian Institute of Architects, working to its code of conduct and standards.
Fast, no-pressure matching
Most briefs are matched within a day or two. Review proposals in your own time — there's no obligation to proceed.
Free for clients
Posting a project and comparing proposals is completely free. You only pay a small deposit when you choose to engage.
How it works
From brief to architect in 4 steps.
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Describe your project
Tell us what you're building, where, and roughly your scope and budget. It takes a few minutes — the more detail, the better the match.
2
Get matched
We connect you with up to three registered architects who specialise in your project type and work in your area.
3
Compare proposals
Review each architect's approach, stages and fee proposal side by side, with no obligation to proceed.
4
Engage your architect
Choose your architect and engage them with a small deposit. From there you work with them directly, from concept to completion.
Project types
Architecture worth aspiring to.
A glimpse of the calibre of work our architects deliver. Browse the projects showcase for more.
New home
Extension
Renovation
Multi-residential
Commercial
Interior design
Client reviews
Trusted by homeowners & developers.
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"Three considered fee proposals within a couple of days, all from registered architects. Comparing them side by side made choosing genuinely easy, and our architect has been excellent."
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"We were nervous about engaging an architect for our first development. Architect Moda matched us with people who actually do multi-residential, and the proposals were clear and professional."
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"Free to post, no pressure, and the architect we chose understood our heritage cottage from the first call. The whole matching process was refreshingly transparent."
Good to know
Finding an architect, answered.
How much does it cost to use Architect Moda?
It's free for clients. Describe your project, get matched with registered architects and compare fee proposals at no cost. You only pay when you choose to engage an architect — a small deposit that goes towards their fee. Post your project to start.
Are the architects registered?
Yes — every architect is registered with their state Architects Registration Board and carries professional indemnity (PI) insurance. Many are also members of the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA).
How quickly will I hear back?
Most clients are matched within a day or two and receive up to three fee proposals to compare. There's no obligation, so you can take your time choosing the right fit.
What kinds of projects can I post?
Anything from a new custom home or extension to a renovation, multi-residential development, commercial fit-out, interior design, heritage work or a town-planning and DA application. If it needs an architect, you can post it.
How does engaging an architect work?
Once you've compared proposals and chosen an architect, you engage them with a small deposit. From there you work directly with your architect under their own client agreement — through concept design, approvals and documentation.
Which areas do you cover?
Architect Moda operates Australia-wide, with strong coverage across Sydney & NSW, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and regional centres. Architects are matched to you by location and project type. Not sure if you're covered?
Ready to find the right architect?
Describe your project and compare proposals from registered architects — free, and only a few minutes to post.