For many years John Lea and Lea Design Studio have been recognised as architectural leaders in residential design.

Accolades include Home of the Year, coveted UDIA Awards for Excellence, a National Tourism award, and consistently receiving Best of Houzz Service Awards.  Lea Design Studio has also been recognised as one of Three Best Rated Architects on the Gold Coast every year since 2019.

In addition to John being a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Architects, and Lea Design Studio being a Member Practice of the Association of Consulting Architects, Lea Design Studio is also registered to practice in both Queensland and New South Wales. John is also an accredited Design Practitioner in NSW.

Our Awards and Recognition page is a celebration of the hard work, innovation, and passion that defines our approach to design and our goal of striving to exceed our client’s expectations.

This is further demonstrated by our many positive client testimonials which demonstrate that architecture is not only about design, but also the successful working relationship with our clients that deliver award-winning results.