So we’re in for a treat in this episode. The first interview in Season 04 is with Shaun Lockyer of Shaun Lockyer Architects.  

Now, if you’re based in Brisbane and planning your renovation or new home, chances are you’ve already come across Shaun’s work. It’s prolific and award winning and a huge body of new and renovated homes all over Brisbane – and in fact, in other parts of Queensland and Australia … and even overseas!  

Shaun Lockyer Architects (or SLa) has a huge following on social media, an enviable list of clients, projects and awards, and a great reputation for beautiful, sustainable and efficient design solutions that add value to the lives of their inhabitants. 

Shaun himself has over 20 years of international design experience, including four years as an associate at SAOTA in South Africa, and nine years as Director and Partner at Arkhefield in Brisbane, QLD.  

In fact that’s where Shaun and I first met … in 2001, when we started at Arkhefield, 2 weeks apart from each other. Both fairly new to Brisbane, we sat opposite each other and – as Shaun reminded me the last time I saw him - we actually had to be separated at one point because we spoke too much and made too much noise. We’ve been friends since that time.  

Personally, I’ve watched with huge admiration and pride, as my friend has built an extraordinary career with such commitment, incredible client service and sheer hard work. In the early days when we were at Arkhefield, he would always talk ad infinitum about his love of designing individual homes: the opportunity to work closely with clients in a trusting relationship, the love of crafting a container for their family lives, and exploring space and volume, light and materials that would surround them each day. He’s always been passionate about residential architecture.  

In 2009, he started his own practice, Shaun Lockyer Architects. This practice engages in the design and delivery of bespoke architectural homes for private clients who value a collaborative and transparent design process. Each commission employs a versatility and passion that transcends scale and budget. 

The outcomes of all the work at SLa are a reflection of the extraordinary efforts of the team which is comprised of Shaun Lockyer, Jen Negline, Lucy Hyndman, David Gockel, Michael Ford, Ash Hughes, Adam Laming, Kevin Li, Lyle Mitrovich, Katy Roberts, Alex Kean, Ivy Verlaat 

They’ve won a mountain of awards … Shaun himself has been recognized for the contribution he’s made to architectural education – and he’s as committed to his role as an industry mentor as he is to being an architect. 

It is with great pleasure that I sit down with Shaun to talk about the role of the architect, and his tips on how to get the most from working with one, plus answers to some of the key questions we, as architects, often hear from homeowners about getting us involved.  

This is about the WHO, the WHAT, the WHEN and the WHY of using an architect for your renovation or building project. So, let’s get into the episode. 

Listen to the podcast now. 

Our “Get it Right” podcast partner for Season 4 is COLORBOND® steel and their Matt range. 

COLORBOND® steel Matt is a great choice for creating a stunning, sophisticated and subtle look for your home. With a beautiful and neutral look, it has an elegance I know you’ll love, and diffuses light for a soft, natural, textured finish.   

And not only does COLORBOND® steel Matt look gorgeous … It’s also durable, strong, 100% recyclable, high tech, tested and designed for the Australian climate, a choice for bushfire zones, able to give your home a contemporary and sophisticated feel, AND has 50 years of history behind it as a brand. 

Head to www.colorbond.com/undercoverarchitect for more info  

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So&nbsp;we&rsquo;re in for a treat in this episode. The first interview in Season 04 is with Shaun Lockyer of Shaun Lockyer Architects.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Now, if you&rsquo;re based in Brisbane&nbsp;and planning your renovation or new home, chances are you&rsquo;ve already come across Shaun&rsquo;s work. It&rsquo;s prolific and award winning and a huge body of new and renovated homes all over Brisbane &ndash; and in fact, in other parts of Queensland and Australia &hellip; and even overseas!&nbsp;&nbsp;
Shaun Lockyer Architects (or&nbsp;SLa) has a huge following on social media, an enviable list of clients, projects and awards, and a great reputation for beautiful, sustainable and efficient design solutions that add value to the lives of their inhabitants.&nbsp;
Shaun himself has over 20 years of international design experience,&nbsp;including four years as an associate at SAOTA in South Africa, and nine years as Director and Partner at&nbsp;Arkhefield&nbsp;in Brisbane, QLD.&nbsp;&nbsp;
In&nbsp;fact&nbsp;that&rsquo;s where Shaun and I first met &hellip; in 2001, when we started at&nbsp;Arkhefield,&nbsp;2 weeks apart from each other. Both fairly new to Brisbane, we sat opposite each other and &ndash; as Shaun reminded me the last time I saw him - we actually had to be separated at one point because we spoke too much and made too much noise. We&rsquo;ve been friends since that time.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Personally, I&rsquo;ve watched with huge admiration and pride, as my friend has built an extraordinary career with such commitment, incredible client service and sheer hard work. In the early days when we were at&nbsp;Arkhefield, he would always talk ad infinitum about his love of designing individual homes: the opportunity to work closely with clients in a trusting relationship, the love of crafting a container for their family lives, and exploring space and volume, light and materials that would surround them each day. He&rsquo;s always been passionate about residential architecture.&nbsp;&nbsp;
In 2009, he started his own practice, Shaun Lockyer Architects. This practice&nbsp;engages in the design and delivery of bespoke architectural homes for private clients who value a collaborative and transparent design process. Each commission employs a versatility and passion that transcends scale and budget.&nbsp;
The&nbsp;outcomes of all the work at&nbsp;SLa&nbsp;are a reflection of the extraordinary efforts of the team which is comprised of&nbsp;Shaun Lockyer, Jen&nbsp;Negline, Lucy Hyndman, David Gockel, Michael Ford, Ash Hughes, Adam Laming, Kevin Li, Lyle&nbsp;Mitrovich, Katy Roberts, Alex Kean, Ivy Verlaat&nbsp;
They&rsquo;ve won a mountain of awards &hellip; Shaun himself has been recognized for the contribution he&rsquo;s made to architectural education &ndash; and he&rsquo;s as committed to his role as an industry mentor as he is to being an architect.&nbsp;
It is with great pleasure that I sit down with Shaun to talk about the role of the architect, and his tips on how to get the most from working with one, plus answers to some of the key questions we, as architects, often hear from homeowners about getting us involved.&nbsp;&nbsp;
This is about the WHO, the WHAT, the WHEN and the WHY of using an architect for your renovation or building project. So, let&rsquo;s get into the episode.&nbsp;
Listen to the podcast&nbsp;now.&nbsp;
Our &ldquo;Get it Right&rdquo; podcast partner for Season 4 is COLORBOND&reg; steel and their Matt range.&nbsp;
COLORBOND&reg; steel Matt is a great choice for creating a stunning, sophisticated and subtle look for your home. With a beautiful and neutral look, it has an elegance I know you&rsquo;ll love, and diffuses light for a soft, natural, textured finish.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
And not only does COLORBOND&reg; steel Matt look gorgeous &hellip; It&rsquo;s also durable, strong, 100% recyclable, high tech, tested and designed for the Australian climate, a choice for bushfire zones, able to give your home a contemporary and sophisticated feel, AND has 50 years of history behind it as a brand.&nbsp;
Head to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.colorbond.com/undercoverarchitect">www.colorbond.com/undercoverarchitect</a>&nbsp;for more info&nbsp;&nbsp;
FOR RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST <a href="https://undercoverarchitect.com/podcast-episode-1-what-does-an-architect-do-shaun-lockyer/">CLICK HERE</a>

If we haven’t met before, I’m Amelia Lee, the architect behind Undercover Architect: an online business to help and teach homeowners like you how to get it right when designing, building and renovating your home.

Undercover Architect is all about giving you access to the industry knowledge and insights you need to avoid the mistakes and dramas that can cost you thousands, tens of thousands and even hundreds of thousands of dollars. And it’s about levelling the playing field, so that the world of renovating and building doesn’t seem so mysterious, and you can be the active driver in your project, navigating it with know-how and confidence.

Undercover Architect helps and teaches homeowners through this podcast, the website, and online courses and programs, including my flagship program, HOME Method. I truly believe that when you know the questions to ask, the steps to take and the best way to create a home that works, feels great, and that you feel great in, you can enjoy the process of building and renovating, as well as the home you move into at the end of this ambitious journey.

Consider Undercover Architect your secret ally: whoever you’re working with, and whatever your location, your budget or your dreams. For more, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com

If we haven’t met before, I’m Amelia Lee, the architect behind Undercover Architect: an online business to help and teach homeowners like you how to get it right when designing, building and renovating your home.
Undercover Architect is all about giving you access to the industry knowledge and insights you need to avoid the mistakes and dramas that can cost you thousands, tens of thousands and even hundreds of thousands of dollars. And it’s about levelling the playing field, so that the world of renovating and building doesn’t seem so mysterious, and you can be the active driver in your project, navigating it with know-how and confidence.
Undercover Architect helps and teaches homeowners through this podcast, the website, and online courses and programs, including my flagship program, HOME Method. I truly believe that when you know the questions to ask, the steps to take and the best way to create a home that works, feels great, and that you feel great in, you can enjoy the process of building and renovating, as well as the home you move into at the end of this ambitious journey.
Consider Undercover Architect your secret ally: whoever you’re working with, and whatever your location, your budget or your dreams. For more, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com

Get It Right with Undercover Architect

Amelia Lee chats to Shaun Lockyer about the WHO, the WHAT, the WHEN and the WHY of using an architect for your renovation or building project.

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