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Annabelle Chapman Architect Pty Ltd
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
29out of 100
29 out of 100, with a caution: only 4 reviews held yet. A small public record keeps the evidence thin, and the score reflects that.
- Rated 5.0 from 4 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 4
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say20.5 of 60
Independent checks6 of 30
Track record2.6 of 10
See the independent checks
- Ways to reach them4 of 4
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 6
- Registered company details0 of 6
- Photos of their work0 of 10
- Industry recognition2 of 4
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Independent recognition
Awards & recognition
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Source-listed gallery
5 photosPhotos listed on Houzz
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz4 reviews · 5.0 avg
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for architects in Sydney
Across 27 architects in Sydney, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
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Review sources
Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
Architecture - residential practice Annabelle Chapman Architect Pty Ltd, established in 2000, is a small practice located in the inner city of Sydney, specialising in residential design, with projects in all parts of the city and suburbs. The principal, Annabelle Chapman, holds degrees in both architecture and interior design, and has been a Chartered Architect since 1986. Annabelle has over 30 years experience, having worked on heritage buildings, commercial interiors, small and large scale residential work. Annabelle has tutored Interior Design at Sydney College of the Arts and at QUT in Brisbane. Our projects include new dwellings, apartment fit-outs, alterations and additions and work on heritage buildings. We aim to understand our client's needs, producing a built environment that is inspiring, while integrating sustainable building practices and providing client's with planning solutions to suit their lifestyle.
Services they list
Architectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBathroom DesignBuilding DesignCustom HomesDraftingEnergy-Efficient HomesFloor PlansGreen BuildingHeritage Building ConservationHome AdditionsHome Extensions
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Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingThey state they've been established since 2000, but the earliest independent source we can find is 2015. Worth asking them about the gap.
They say, established2000Award-winning since2015
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
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Common questions about Annabelle Chapman Architect Pty Ltd
Is Annabelle Chapman Architect Pty Ltd a legitimate business?
Annabelle Chapman Architect Pty Ltd has 4 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about Annabelle Chapman Architect Pty Ltd?
Annabelle Chapman Architect Pty Ltd has 4 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.
How do I know Annabelle Chapman Architect Pty Ltd's reviews are genuine?
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Has Annabelle Chapman Architect Pty Ltd won any awards?
Annabelle Chapman Architect Pty Ltd holds 1 independent award, including 7× Best of Houzz winner (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2016, 2015). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
What does Annabelle Chapman Architect Pty Ltd specialise in?
Annabelle Chapman Architect Pty Ltd lists specialist services including Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Bathroom Design, Building Design, Custom Homes, Drafting. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
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