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Swanbury Penglase is an Adelaide based firm providing architecture, interior design and landscape ar

Swanbury Penglase is an Adelaide based firm providing architecture, interior design and landscape architecture services.

21/08/2026

As we move into the second half of 2026, we are very pleased to announce the following promotions within our practice!

Stephanie Copson │ Associate
Nick Bartholomaeus │ Associate
Aaron Fox │ Senior Architect
Emma Dohrmann │ Senior Architect
Sam Rosenzweig │ Senior Architect
Deb Wood │ Senior Interior Designer
Ben Swanbury │ Head of IT

07/08/2026

As a fitting conclusion to the Swanbury Penglase Heritage Tour of our immediate neighbourhood, the Heritage Team attended the State Theatre Company South Australia – “Logan Street” by Jacob Boehme

“Logan Street” explores the family history and lived experiences in the backyards of the Adelaide mosque, telling the story of an unlikely alliance between an Afghan cameleer and mosque caretaker, and a young First Nations woman navigating life, loss and love on Kaurna Country. The play is an autobiographical work of fiction that draws on extensive historical research, conversations with family and community members, and documented events. While many people, places and historical events are referenced, the play uses dramatic storytelling to explore these experiences.

It was a fantastic story founded in fact and deepened our understanding of the personal relationships that helped make our area what it is today, the team had a wonderful time and are motivated to continue exploring the rich character of our surrounding heritage.

*Performance images from the State Theatre Company SA stage production of Logan St

31/07/2026

Swanbury Penglase wouldn’t be the same without our wonderful team.

As we honour some of the incredible achievements across the practice, we’re proud to recognise Kate Beerworth and celebrate her milestone of 10 years at Swanbury Penglase.

“10 years have gone by incredibly quickly!
I’m appreciative to be part of the supportive culture at Swanbury Penglase and grateful for the opportunities I’ve had to develop and shape my career. It’s a privilege to work on such rewarding projects alongside a collaborative team, always striving to achieve the best outcomes.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of my journey over the past decade. I’m excited to see what this next chapter brings!”

Congratulations on a wonderful achievement Kate and thank-you for all you bring to the team!

24/07/2026

Swanbury Penglase is a large, award-winning, Adelaide-based, multi-disciplinary design practice with a positive and supportive culture.

An opportunity has recently arisen for a Revit proficient Architect or Graduate of Architecture to join our team.

Ideally, candidates will possess up to five years of professional experience.

For more information, please get in contact with us at [email protected] or refer to the link in our bio.

SA Chapter Australian Institute of Architects

17/07/2026

Swanbury Penglase wouldn’t be the same without our wonderful team.

As we honour some of the incredible achievements across the practice, we’re proud to recognise Sue Kyriacou and celebrate her remarkable milestone of 15 years at Swanbury Penglase (25 years total!).

“It’s been 15 years since I returned to SP but it’s really 25 if you include the original 10 years (just with a 15-year gap in between them).

I began my career in an office before computers, when specifications were typed manually on a typewriter, and architects worked at drawing boards, a time when “cut and paste” involved actual scissors and glue. It has been remarkable to witness the changes in both the architectural profession and Swanbury Penglase over the past decades. Through it all, I have had the privilege of working alongside many wonderful people and some have become lifelong friends.

I have so many happy memories and feel incredibly fortunate to have spent most of my working life at Swanbury Penglase Architects. Twenty-five years, countless memories, plenty of changes, and thankfully, far fewer paper cuts” - Sue

Congratulations on a wonderful achievement Sue and thank you for all you bring to the team!

03/07/2026

We were thrilled to see the Adelaide Town Hall project recognised at the Australian Institute of Architecture SA Chapter Awards, with Swanbury Penglase honoured to receive the David Saunders Award for Heritage Architecture.

This marks the third consecutive year we have received the named award for heritage architecture, a testament to the passion, expertise and dedication of our heritage team. Congratulations to all who contributed to this outstanding project.

30/06/2026

We are proud to share the completion of Stage 2 of Compass Catholic Community in Davoren Park for Catholic Education South Australia.

Building on the original project completed in 2021, our involvement in Stage 2 introduces three new buildings and extensive landscaping designed to support growing enrolments and enhance learning, wellbeing and community connection.

The design continues to intentionally move away from an institutional character, instead fostering a welcoming, community-oriented environment that supports an alternative education model for young people aged 17 to 24. The learning environment responds to young people who have experienced disconnection from conventional schooling and community support.

A seamless co-design dialogue between architecture, interiors and landscape architecture underpins the design, with landscape acting as the connective tissue that holds the architecture of both stages together. This integrated approach supports indoor–outdoor learning environments, supports therapeutic walking loops, and delivers the school's first dedicated fitness area.

The design also carefully retains the existing mature native tree, integrates WSUD (water sensitive urban design) strategies, and establishes clear sightlines and legible circulation across the site. Together, these elements create a calm, village-like community environment that balances openness, safety, and ease of maintenance, while also allowing for future growth.

We are proud to have contributed to the growth of this inspiring facility and to the creation of spaces that empower young people to learn, connect, and thrive.

Client: Compass Catholic Community / Catholic Education South Australia
Contractor: Horizon Construction Services
Services Engineers: BCA Engineers
Structural & Civil Engineers: WGA Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec
Cost Consultant: Chris Sale Consulting
Certification: TF Certifiers + Consultants

Photography: Brad Griffin

25/06/2026

Keep up to date with Office News with the latest issue of our newsletter ‘Sitenotes’.

In this quarter’s issue, the feature project is Mount Barker Hospital. Take a look! - Link below
https://swanburypenglase.com/news/

19/06/2026

We’re excited to unveil the design for the new Northern Suburbs High School at Eyre, delivered in collaboration with Brown Falconer and SARAH Constructions for the Department for Education South Australia.

Designed as a contemporary learning environment for up to 1,300 students, the new Year 7–12 campus brings together learning, wellbeing, culture, sport and community in a connected and future-focused setting. Integrated indoor and outdoor learning spaces will support evolving educational needs while creating a lasting community asset for Adelaide’s growing northern suburbs.

The project is set for completion in 2028.

Client: Department for Education SA / Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Contractor: Sarah Constructions
Architect: Swanbury Penglase & Brown Falconer
Landscape Architect: Swanbury Penglase
First Nations Codesign Lead: Mantirri Design
Service Engineers: Aurecon
Structural & Civil Engineers: KBR
Certifier: McKenzie Group & KD Building Certifiers
Educationist: Julia Aitkin
Planner: Masterplan
Traffic Engineer: CIRQA

11/06/2026

The Trinity College Roseworthy outdoor learning environments are designed as a campus-wide learning framework, not a collection of playgrounds. It operates as a graduated network of settings, from structured teaching terraces to quiet garden rooms, enabling the College to shift learning outside as pedagogy, cohort needs and programs evolve. At the core, the School Heart concentrates high-use, highly supervised spaces for social connection, active play and informal gathering. From there, learning settings extend into the landscape, offering increasing choice and autonomy as students develop. This supports multiple modes of learning: whole-class instruction, small-group collaboration, independent work and targeted intervention.

Client – Trinity College South Australia
Contractor – Mossop Construction + Interiors
Structural & Civil Engineering – Engineers
Services Engineering – Lucid Consulting Australia
Cost Consultant – Rider Levett Bucknall
Planner – URPS
Certifier - KD Certifiers
First Nations Public Art Design – Martirri Design
Traffic Engineer – Frank Slow & Associates

Photography - Brad Griffin

Address

214 Gilbert Street
Adelaide, SA
5000

Telephone

+61882122679

Website

https://www.swanburypenglase.com/

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