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We listen to you | We customise our design to you | We inspire you

Specialist Lifestyle Design Architect

At dion seminara architecture, our Principal Architect Dion will be involved in your project and turning your dream home into reality. No matter what sort of building you are working with, our Brisbane-based award-winning renovation architect and new architectural building design firm will breathe life into your vision, and turn it into a stunning design.

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Our Expertise

Full Project Management

Our process brings you the peace of mind as we offer a full suite of professional services including concept to approval stages, competitive tendering to save you time and money, and complete project management options tailored to your needs.

Our Expertise

Sustainable Architecture

We specialise in creating sustainable design for our clients that are sustainable environmentally; economically and socially. We are a multi-award winning firm dedicated to enhance life through our sustainable design solution in Brisbane and around Australia.

Our Expertise

Holistic Approach

We provide a holistic approach with full consideration of the three areas at one time to achieve the best result for your project. From building architectural design and interior design to and landscape and external works design. We look at the bigger picture.

Residential Design Experts

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Home Renovations
& Additions

character | heritage | contemporary home styles from 1880 to 2000

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Modern
New Homes

custom styles | new contemporary
new character

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Bespoke Luxury Residences
& Estates

design solutions for your luxury residence
and large private estates

We also have broad experience in a variety of other building projects including multi-residential apartments and townhouses developments, end user commercial projects, community buildings and places of worship. Visit the links to find out more.

Dion Seminara

A Brisbane based Architect with more than 30 years’ experience.

Dion is an award winning architect in Brisbane with over 30 years experience in design and construction. He is a highly qualified industry professional who delivers innovative design solutions for his clients. Dion is an architect, interior designer and landscape designer. “My goal for my clients is to ensure they have a great living environment. I am passionate about what I do and I am a perfectionist. I want to ensure you have the best-designed outcome that sits within your means. As I say, God is in the detail…” Dion Seminara Principal Architect, dion seminara architecture

Australia’s Best Houses

Dream Home Renovation

Watch this video to understand us and the services we offer. Our Brisbane architects are passionate about creating homes that enhance our client’s lives and this is reflected in all stages of our 6 Step Process.

How To Begin

Start Your Journey

Not sure what to do or how to commence your project? Watch this video to learn more about our Pre-Design Services and how we can help ensure your project is heading in the right direction.

The “Client-First” Brisbane Architecture Firm

  • "We had long wanted to upgrade the outdoor areas but the sloping terrain presented a number of challenges. The services provided by Dion Seminara and his team were comprehensive helping to steer us through concept design to tendering, procurement and construction management. Without this support, we would have been exposed to significant risks and doubtless additional costs. We are very happy with the finished product which has significantly enhanced our living space delivering a finished product that was far beyond what we had anticipated."

    Neil & Hazel

  • "Dion’s advice, input and experience was invaluable. Prior to our meeting, Dion spent time on the phone with me and a we completed a questionnaire so he could thoroughly understand our needs both now and into the future. Dion then spent 2 hours with us at the property. He provided great advice about the options and possibilities with the house, taking into consideration the block and aspect, our lifestyle and budget. I also called Dion a couple of times after our meeting, and he was again generous with practical, detailed info and suggestions. I’d be happy to engage Dion again. It was time and money very well spent."

    Clio

  • "We engaged Dion Seminara Architecture to help find a more aesthetically pleasing solution to using a baby gate to fence off an area for our dogs. His design solution was nothing short of brilliant – both in form and function. We are astounded at the way that Dion managed to effectively understand our brief, understand our passion for interior design, gauge our style and uncompromising standards and immediately provide options that were on-point. We have an immense amount of respect for his talent, and that of his team. He is professional, punctual and accommodating."

    India

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Our Architectural Process Brings

Peace of Mind

Our firm’s architectural design process involves six steps from initial discussions to overseeing the development and execution of your design plans. As we allow for input at each stage of the project and are qualified to deliver expertise in each architectural discipline, your new space will be geared to achieve all discussed goals and unique tastes.

Why choose Dion Seminara Architecture

An experienced architect can go beyond simple designs to improve the functionality, longevity and aesthetic of a building project more so than other building professions. When engaging our firm to work with you, your principal architect will combine benefits of both the design and building world to deliver on all of your needs holistically. As a licensed building contractor, your principal architect stands at the forefront of leading design and building techniques to bring a completely customised idea to life from end to end without compromise or flaw. Any client that has worked with us from custom renovations to bespoke new homes or even large multi-residential projects and has had a history with other architects comments that our expertise and attention to personalised design detail shines throughout every step. We receive frequent feedback that they never feel left in the dark or bombarded with frivolous designs that don’t match their ideals of comfort. We are able to provide Brisbane residents with luxurious living at the height of modern design, without letting our own style preferences get in the way. Awards and accomplishments aside, dion seminara architecture are perfectionists best placed to deliver enjoyable living the way you want it, with no unwanted surprises. See why others have chosen to work with us.

How we focus on your lifestyle and comfort

Queenslanders spend nearly 90% of their time indoors. As our homes allow for leisure and exercise, rest, entertainment, dining and more they play a huge role in how we define the quality of time spent with friends, family, and ourselves. We consider many factors in our planning and design phases to achieve your definition of an enhanced lifestyle, and you will experience a diverse set of recommendations and designs that meet your requirements. Sustainable Architecture: Also known as green building or eco-friendly architecture, in this design and sustainable building approach any harmful environmental impacts are mitigated by prioritising efficiency and effective use of natural light and shade, ventilation, layout and renewable materials. In the Queensland heat, a large factor includes efficient insulation to reduce the need for energy consuming temperature control. End to End Inclusions: Our architectural process is likely the most holistic approach possible. With expertise from interior design to landscape design and everything in between we are able to match each hour and occasion of your time spent in the home to well-engineered ideas. This includes placement and positioning of entertaining additions such as pools, bbq areas, gyms and tennis courts, to efficient use of leisure and relaxation spaces from outdoor lounges, spas, to theatre rooms and dens that consider privacy and sound-proofing. Architecture for Accessibility: Designing homes and renovations for accessibility or needs of those with any movement restrictions or disabilities requires a holistic review from the ground up at the beginning of the master plan. The architect measures access to all rooms and surfaces to allow for space to move in and out of these areas easily with as little compromise as possible.

We inspire you. We listen to you

Sometimes it’s hard to know what you want until you see it. A leading Principal Architect is skilled at asking the right questions to then illustrate inspirational ideas to achieve your goals. During our pre-design services we set out to identify what you’d like to change about your home and living experience, and learn which tastes and passions fuel your ability to truly enjoy comfortable living. With this information in mind, we are able to consult on a range of ideas from existing house designs to bespoke solutions. With over 30 years’ experience translating homeowner and business owner thoughts into inspiring designs, we’re confident we can show you a space you never realised you loved already. See our Architectural Inspiration. While we’re more than capable of giving ideas, we are not here to make assumptions on how you should enjoy your space. Lifestyle needs are personal and we allow your architectural requirements to mirror this. Our process from ideation to design and construction is incredibly transparent and easy to understand. You will have no hesitations or difficulties in sharing your input or changes to ensure your needs are heard every step of the way. With over six years of University Education and ongoing Professional Development, your Principal Architect is professionally obliged to advise on all aspects of a building project.

  • We are 100% independent of builders and contractors
  • A competitive tender process ensures the best fit of contractors work on your project
  • Our design process allows for easy two-way communication and changes

See how we display an architectural difference.

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