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Meet our residential design specialists:

At Tranquil Architecture, we are a Canberra-based team of residential designers and thermal performance specialists, passionate about creating sustainable, comfortable and thoughtfully designed homes.

We work collaboratively across all projects, combining design thinking with technical expertise to deliver homes that are both beautiful and highly functional. Our experience spans architecture, construction and building performance - allowing us to design homes that not only look good, but perform exceptionally well in Canberra’s climate.

As a small, family-run practice, our work is led by Reiné and Paul Williams, a highly experienced husband-and-wife team with over 20 years’ experience each in the construction industry. Reiné is a registered architect and thermal performance assessor, while Paul brings a strong technical background in civil and structural engineering, along with expertise in thermal performance assessment, Passivhaus construction and condensation management in homes.

Together, we combine design expertise with deep technical knowledge to create homes that are carefully resolved, energy-efficient and tailored to how you live.

We are committed to guiding our clients through the design and construction process with clarity and confidence—helping you make informed decisions while creating a home that supports you now and into the future.

Read more about our experience and individual career paths:

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Reiné Williams

Director +

Principal Architect

 

Registered Architect ACT + NSW

Masters of Architecture - UC

Bachelor of Applied Science (Architecture) - UC

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Paul Williams

Business Manager +

Thermal Performance Assessor

 

Bachelor of Civil Engineering - USYD

Cert IV in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability 

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Elyse Austin

Student of Architecture (Masters)

 

Masters of Architecture - UC (current)

Bachelor of the built Environment (Architecture) - UC

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of country throughout the lands on which we work including the Ngunnawal, Ngarigo and Yuin People.

We acknowledge and respect their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past, present and emerging.

© 2026 Tranquil Architecture

ABN 61649505484  R and P Williams Pty Ltd T/A Tranquil Architecture

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