Suzie Hunt

Suzanne Hunt Architect is a boutique architectural and interior design practice specialising in residential, heritage, hospitality and mixed use projects in Perth and country Western Australia.

Known for her down-to-earth approach and wide-ranging professional and life experiences, Principal Architect Suzie Hunt has a warm and engaging manner that manifests in the buildings and spaces she designs.

In 2004, as a mum of four young children I established Suzanne Hunt Architect; with fellow architect, mum and now, Associate Catherine Lee. With a couple of computers and a desk in my bedroom I had a dream of delivering beautiful architecture differently.

My 20 years’ experience working in the UK and Australia; in large, small, government and private practices on a range of projects; had highlighted the need for a more personalised, flexible, enjoyable, client-focussed, approach to the delivery of great architecture and design.

Several years have passed and I am proud to say we are still focussed on our clients enjoying their creative journey.

As Principal it is a delight and privilege to walk alongside them providing personalised advice for the duration of their project: from selecting a site, to master planning and briefing; preparing concept designs through to construction administration and project completion.

Working with our in-house design team of architects and designers, our trusted external consultants and professional builders all of whom are selected for their expertise for each project, Catherine and I nurture our clients’ dreams to make them a reality.

Taking on a limited number of projects ensures we have the time to really listen and get to know our clients; and develop considered, holistic design solutions that are fully resolved and documented, financially viable and environmentally sustainable for the long term.

Our multi-awarded project portfolio has grown but our biggest advocates are still our clients.

From humble beginnings our office accommodation has thankfully improved but our philosophy of delivering beautifully-detailed, sustainable architecture, better, is still the ethos and driving force of Suzanne Hunt Architect.

Professional Qualifications, Registration and Memberships

Suzie Hunt graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Architecture (Hons) in 1986. She is a registered architect with the Architects Board of WA, a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Architects and a Chartered Architect of the RIBA. Suzanne Hunt Architect is an A+ Practice with the Institute and a registered company with the Architects Board of WA.

Suzanne Hunt | Architects Board of WA Registration, 1993
SHA Practice Registration | Architects Board of WA, 2005
Suzanne Hunt | Architects Registration Board of UK, 1989
Bachelor or Architecture (Hons) Curtin, 1986
Bachelor of Applied Science W.A.I.T, 1984
Fellow of Australian Institute of Architects Member, 2016
A+ Practice Membership | Member, 2014
Chartered Architect Royal Institute of British Architects, 1989

Leadership Roles | Boards and Committees

With over 35 years professional experience Suzie is a trusted advisor, recognised professional leader and non-executive Board Director. She brings a wealth of knowledge to the business of architecture; as well as running her own practice she has worked at state and local government levels, and currently sits on several executive boards. In her spare time Suzie is also a presenter on Channel 10’s Australia By Design TV Show, a recognised Public Speaker, media commentator and columnist in local newspapers.

Legal Profession Complaints Committee Deputy Community Member, 2019 –
Rottnest Island Authority Board
- Non-Executive Board Director, Governor of WA appointment, 2010 to 2019
- Member Finance Risk and Audit Committee, 2017 – 2019
Curtin Architecture Advisory Board | Chair from 2019
#WorkWomenWisdom – Women In Design Advocacy Group – Founder, 2017 –
Australian Institute of Architects WA Chapter, 2015 –
- Immediate Past President, 2019 –
- President | The first women President est 1896, 2017 – 2019
- Chapter Councilor, 2015 – 2017
- Gender Equity Taskforce Committee Member, 2015 –
- Practice Membership Committee, 1994 -1996
- President, Curtin Architectural Students Association, 1984
Peter Hunt Travel Prize Chair, 2014 – 2019
City of Melville Urban Development Planning Advisory Committee, 2010-2016
Heritage Council Development Committee Member, 2004-2006
Member supporter | Architects Declare | Shelter WA |The Underground Collaborative

Professional Portfolio | Expertise

Suzanne Hunt Architect’s designs are strongly influenced by Western Australia’s stunning landscapes, resulting in beautifully detailed timeless buildings and spaces that are fit-for-purpose, financially viable and environmentally sustainable.

State and Local Government Expertise

Suzie has experience working in both local and state government in strategy, design and advisory roles particularly in the heritage sector. With this depth of experience, we can assist you with statutory government authority approval processes, feasibility studies and site selection in the areas of architecture, planning, heritage and urban renewals around Western Australia.

City of Subiaco | Metropolitan Heritage Advisor, 2006 – 2011
Town of Cottesloe | Metropolitan Heritage Adviso, 2006 – 2011
Heritage Matters Magazine | Contributing Writer, 2006 – 2011
Department of Justice (Prisons) | Architectural + Heritage Advisor, 2004 – 2006
Building Management + Works | Project Architect Fremantle Prison, 1991 – 1996
Building Management + Works | Project Leader Dept of Justice, 1995 – 1996

SHA Projects & Awards

SUZANNE HUNT ARCHITECT | 2005 –

WILSON HUNT DESIGN CONSULTANTS 1997-2004

BUILDING MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY – PROJECT DESIGN ARCHITECT 1991 – 1996

SCOTT BROWNRIGG + TURNER ARCHITECTS LONDON – DESIGN ARCHITECT 1988 – 1991

GODDARD MANTON ARCHITECTS LONDON – GRADUATE ARCHITECT 1987 – 1988

SUZANNE HUNT ARCHITECT | 2005 –

WILSON HUNT DESIGN CONSULTANTS 1997-2004

BUILDING MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY – PROJECT DESIGN ARCHITECT 1991 – 1996

SCOTT BROWNRIGG + TURNER ARCHITECTS LONDON – DESIGN ARCHITECT 1988 – 1991

GODDARD MANTON ARCHITECTS LONDON – GRADUATE ARCHITECT 1987 – 1988