Ian Dewar Architect

Ian Dewar & Associates Architects is a Subiaco-based firm with a rich history and a reputation for delivering high-quality architectural services. With over 35 years of experience in the field, we have built a strong foundation in various areas, including residential, commercial, and institutional projects, as well as heritage and conservation works.

Our mission is to create "Nice Buildings for Nice People, " making sure that we realise our clients' dreams and not our own. Throughout our three-and-a-half decades of service, we have had the pleasure of collaborating with thousands of satisfied clients on commissions both large and small, earning us awards from the Royal Australian Institute of Architects and various statutory organisations.

Our postal address is 241 Hamersley Rd, Subiaco, WA, 6008. You can contact us via phone at 08 9381 4017 or email us at ian@dewar.id.au.

Our Principal

Ian Dewar, the firm's founder, holds numerous degrees, qualifications, and honours. These include a Bachelor of Education (Hons) and a Bachelor of Arts (Econs) from the University of Western Australia (UWA), a Teacher's Certificate from the CTC, and an Associateship in Architecture from the WAIT. Ian is a registered architect with ABWA No 712 and a registered builder with BRBWA No 4929. Additionally, he is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Architects (No 4298), having served as its National Councillor from 2005-2006 and as the WA Chapter President from 2005-2006.

Our firm also consists of Sandra T. Diaz, who holds a Diploma of Building Design & Technology from the Central Institute of Technology. She is a Building Thermal Performance Assessor with ABSA No 20119 and contributes significantly to the firm's success.

Our Services

At Ian Dewar & Associates Architects, we are committed to providing a comprehensive range of architectural services to meet our clients' diverse needs. Our services include:

1. Feasibility studies

2. Schematic design

3. Design development

4. Working drawings

5. Contract documentation

6. Tendering

7. Contract administration

Our aim is to "do for clients what they cannot do for themselves, " and as such, we offer flexible services that cater to our clients' varying abilities and resources. We can provide a full range of professional services from an initial brief to eventual occupation of the building, but we are also capable of offering partial services where clients have other means of procuring design, documents, construction, etc.

Our work is guided by a commitment to continuity of style, with Ian Dewar personally handling all client consultation and design. This ensures that each project benefits from his expertise and oversight, resulting in a consistent, high-quality outcome that genuinely reflects each client's aspirations.

Throughout the years, we have fostered strong relationships with local councils, statutory authorities, building companies, tradespeople, and suppliers. Our extensive experience and professional approach have allowed us to maintain an excellent reputation within the industry and secure the trust and cooperation of key stakeholders.

In addition to our core architectural services, Ian Dewar & Associates Architects is also involved in the ongoing development of our team. We advocate for ongoing professional development and actively maintain registration with various professional associations, including the Architects Board of Western Australia (ABWA), the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) at state and national levels, Archicentre Limited, the Association of Building Sustainability Assessors Inc. (ABSA), and the Australian Greenhouse Office of the Australian Government, ACT.