Modern pavilion home by John Adam Architects set in Australian bushland

Adelaide Hills, South Australia

Architecture that breathes

Award-winning residential design rooted in ecology, lifestyle, and place.

Our Approach

Homes sculpted for
client, site & budget

John Adam Architects is a practice with an emphasis on design creativity, ecological- and lifestyle-based solutions. We specialise in residential architecture — unique homes, additions and alterations.

We are a new breed of architects whose work is not restricted by style, sculpting architecture that is specific to client, site, and budget. Integrating external and interior environments, we create homes that breathe, are non-toxic and require minimal artificial heating and cooling.

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Recognition

Award-Winning Practice

Multiple South Australian Architecture Awards across sustainable architecture, residential design, and small project categories from 2011 to 2020.

SA Architecture Awards SA Architecture Awards
2020
Through the Looking-Glass — Residential Alterations & Additions
Award
2020
Satoyama - Crow's Nest — Residential New Houses
Commendation
2020
Satoyama - Crow's Nest — Sustainable Architecture
Commendation
2015
Grandfather Tom — Sustainable Architecture
Award
2013
Sticky Rice B&B — Small Project Architecture
Award
2012
Bloodstone Studio — Archicentre Renovation Award
Award
Architectural home at night

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