Philip Leeson Architects is an award-winning Canberran architecture practice founded in 1996

Philip Leeson Architects is an independently owned, award-winning architecture firm based in Canberra. Philip Leeson is the founder and director of the practice and leads a passionate team of architects, interior designers and heritage consultants working on residential, commercial, heritage and cultural projects.

Since 1996 the practice has worked on over 1000 projects in and around Canberra. Many of our projects are culturally significant and, in some cases, hold an iconic place in the Canberra psyche.

Our architectural expertise and portfolio includes new residential, multi-residential, alterations, additions, interior design, cultural, commercial and heritage and conservation work, including the operation of the ACT Heritage Advisory Service.

Our unwavering commitment to excellence has assured the practice of an outstanding reputation, reflected in the many architectural and related industry awards we have received.

Philip has been practising architecture for over 35 years and is a regular consultant to government and industry groups. He has presided over the ACT branch of the Australian Institute of Architects and has been awarded a lifelong fellowship to the Insitute. He leads a team of eleven architects, interior designers, designers and consultants specialising in residential architecture, interior design, commercial architecture, heritage architecture, project management and heritage conservation.

Contact Philip Leeson Architects today about your residential, heritage, commercial or cultural architecture project.

Philip Leeson, founder and director of Philip Leeson Architects

  • Our firm specialises in providing comprehensive Residential Architecture services, from concept design to development approval and contract administration during the construction phase.

  • We offer Interior Design services that cater to remodelling and renovations for existing houses and commercial premises as well as fit outs for new builds.

  • Our expertise extends to Multi-Unit Residential Architecture with particular experience in accessible and social housing requirements.

  • Our team has a wealth of knowledge and experience in Heritage Architecture, allowing us to design and manage additions and alterations to heritage homes while preserving their integrity.

  • As operators of the ACT Heritage Advisory Service, we provide free heritage advice to owners and prospective buyers of heritage properties in the ACT, allowing them to make informed decisions.

  • We produce Conservation Management Plans (CMPs) and Heritage Impact Statements (HIS), which provide critical information for managing and preserving historic properties and structures.

  • We have extensive experience in the design and construction management of public architecture including cultural installations and commercial buildings.

  • Over the past 30+ years working in the Canberra region we have developed close working relationships with a wide range of tradespeople, consultants and sub-contractors.

  • New Houses: McOwan House in Queanbeyan designed by Philip Leeson Architects

    New Houses

    See our portfolio of award-winning new houses and knock down rebuilds in Canberra and NSW.

    New Houses
  • Alterations and additions: Chowne Street House Canberra. Alterations, additions and restoration of a mid-century design home in Canberra.

    Alterations & Additions

    Responsive, elegant and clever renovations and extensions to existing houses in Canberra and NSW.

    Alterations & Additions
  • Heritage and Conservation Architecture: We provide conservation, alteration and addition advice for heritage houses and buildings in Canberra, including Conservation Management Plans (CMPs).

    Heritage & Conservation

    Philip Leeson Architects specialise in additions and alterations to heritage homes, Conservation Management Plans (CMPs) and operating the ACT and QPRC Heritage Advisory Services.

    Heritage & Conservation
  • Cultural and Commercial Architecture: The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

    Cultural & Commercial

    Philip Leeson Architects has completed cultural and commercial architecture projects throughout Canberra including many notable and iconic Canberra places.

    Cultural & Commercial
  • Multi-Unit Residential Benham Apartments in Chisholm by Philip Leeson Architects

    Multi-Unit Residential

    We extensive experience in multi-unit residential developments including townhouses, apartments, social housing and adaptable housing for both Government and private clients.

    Multi-Residential