Freshwater
Concept: Creating a light, airy, character-filled three-level Hampton-style beach home on a small corner site
Playoust Churcher Architects will be taking a summer break. Our office will close on Thursday, December 19th, and Reopen on Monday, January 13th, 2025.
We take this opportunity to thank our wonderful clients and amazing team for their trust and efforts over the past 12 months.
To end the year on a high, we revisit some of our most-read blog articles from 2024:
Thank you for being part of our journey this year. We look forward to creating even more extraordinary spaces in 2025. All of us at Playoust Churcher wish you a joyous holiday season and a bright, inspiring new year!
Playoust Churcher Architects has been the go-to architectural firm for the local community for well over three decades.
We specialise in residential heritage and contemporary renovations and new building developments. An integral part of your journey with us is our comprehensive process approach, tailored to meet the demands of our clients and council regulatory frameworks. Our team is well-positioned to maximise livability and financial return and is committed to delivering value that minimises risk and ensures projects stay on schedule and within budget.
We invite you to view our case studies and to contact our team for a comprehensive consultation on your project.
Our Killara studio is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. We are closed on weekends.
Yes—public holidays or seasonal staff absences may affect our hours. We recommend checking our News and Articles section or contacting the office directly during holiday periods to confirm availability.
Absolutely. We offer flexible appointment scheduling—including evenings or Saturday sessions—subject to availability. Please contact reception to arrange a consultation that suits your schedule.
Our studio is located at 11 Marian Street, Killara NSW 2071.
Call us at (02) 9498 8811 to book a site review, design consultation, or simply to discuss your project needs.
Their office will be closed for summer from Thursday, December 19, 2024, and will reopen on Monday, January 13, 2025—perfect timing to plan ahead for project consultations.
The firm takes this break as a moment to express gratitude to both clients and their team for their contributions over the year—a touch that underlines their professional culture.
As a thoughtful recap, the page revisits some of their most impactful posts from 2024, including highlights like “Modern design solutions for heritage homes” and “Transforming a Victorian Cottage.”
The announcement reinforces their role and commitment in the local context, emphasizing that they’ve been a trusted architectural presence on Sydney’s North Shore for decades.
With offices reopening in mid‑January, they’re signaling a fresh new year ahead—setting the tone for renewed collaborations and creativity come 2025.
Managing Director & Nominated Architect
NSW Architect Registration No. 5924
With over 30 years of architectural experience, Brett Churcher leads Playoust Churcher Architects with a rare combination of design expertise and commercial insight. As a registered architect and Managing Director, Brett has played a pivotal role in delivering high-end single residential homes and boutique medium-density developments across Sydney’s North Shore and beyond.
Brett’s unique strength lies in his deep understanding of both architectural design and the Sydney property market. His valuation background enables him to align creative vision with practical feasibility, ensuring each project achieves both aesthetic excellence and financial viability.
At Playoust Churcher, Brett drives the studio’s growth, strategy, and leadership, while remaining closely connected to what matters most: the client. His ability to see the bigger picture from a client’s perspective and to guide projects seamlessly through the design process is at the heart of his role and reputation.
Reach out to Brett to explore how Playoust Churcher can bring it to life—with clarity, creativity and confidence.
Concept: Creating a light, airy, character-filled three-level Hampton-style beach home on a small corner site
Concept: Adapting a beautiful family heritage home in a quiet street on a large site to suit the family’s lifestyle
Concept: Designing a new family home that maximises the views and introduces a sense of open space
Concept: A complex yet successful renovation of this stunning heritage home in a conservation area
Concept: A 1970s build transformed into a bright, open design maximising stunning harbour views
Concept: A complete rebuild of half the property over two levels, whilst also incorporating the property next door
Concept: A majestic holiday home that pushes the design envelop, blending sustainable materials and natural light
Concept: A major ground floor renovation of a large estate with a new three-car garage and 14 metre pool
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