Cultural Testimonials

Vernice Gilles, Menang Elder

I have had a close working relationship with Simon which began when we commenced the Museum project.  I was instantly comfortable with Simon.  I trust my gut instincts and they have proven to be right.

His attention to detail is refreshing.  He has shown he is acutely aware that our Menang history is integral in his projects and others as well.  He is dedicated to his craft and I certainly look forward to the next phase of the GS Museum project.  

Simon recently brought a number of Architectural students to Albany and went on a Fish Traps tour to widen their understanding of Menang Culture and knowledge.

Well done Simon, I look forward now, not backwards, you helped that happen.  We can see that together we can achieve.

Brendan Moore, Whadjuk man

Simon and I met many years ago and we talked about working together to incorporate traditional and contemporary Noongar knowledge into design at Notre Dame. 

We provided lessons, encouraged discussions and led tours on Noongar culture including topics on seasonal movements, fire stick farming, soil and vegetation associations, special sites, food abundance and conservation. 

Since 2020, and as the students graduated from Architecture it’s clear there is an awareness and depth of understanding of Noongar knowledge that hadn’t always been available.

Client Testimonials

A.F. + T.F. owners of North Perth House…

We really enjoyed the process of working with Simon on our house. We trusted him with the scope and practicalities of the build and it worked out so well. The final product was finished a few years ago and we are still continually impressed with the end result.

C.D. & C.D. owners of City Beach House…

“From start to finish Simon Pendal and his team were very professional to deal with considering the continuous challenges faced with restoring a home from the 1960's to its former glory. The end result is a true modernist home with practicality and room to grow a family, building upon many special memories for years to come. We can't thank you enough.”

T.A. + S.L. owners of South Perth House…

We went to Simon to resolve our unique set of design issues - to turn our run down, dark 1930's bungalow into a modern, light filled and livable family home in which we could raise our young family.  Throw in a triangular, sloping block, long front boundary and an existing house and pool which was less than ideally positioned.  Simon and his team have resolved all of these issues, often using them to advantage.  As a result we have a stunning, unique piece of architecture that functions effortlessly for our family of four.  The innovative, one of a kind cladding, interior curves and Simon's trademark use of colour are the highlights.  We love how the house turns heads and invites comments from passers by.
Throughout the process Simon was professional and easy to communicate with.  Our brief was met and Simon was able to respond to our feedback and work through several design iterations in order to get to the finished product. During construction, Simon's oversight ensured that the quality of the build was always of a high standard.
We would recommend SPA to anyone considering the services of an architect.

M.S. + J.W. owners of Beaconsfield House…

“Living in the house that Simon designed has changed the way we live, enhancing our quality of life on a daily basis. Each space is a pleasure to rest, work or play in. We often reflect that we feel that we are living in a functional sculpture where materials, space and light beautifully coalesce. Simon was attuned to our needs and engaged us very sensitively in the design process. Simon was also unfailingly professional in his communications with us at all stages of the design and building process”.

J.J. member of Council of Owners of Cottesloe Lobby & Landscape…

“The final result is really an amazing transformation, and it just shows that a small lobby can be made into a work of art by engaging the right person.”

J.W. owner of North Perth Apartment…

“I had a tired inner-city townhouse in a unique heritage factory conversion that I had bought because I loved the location, but realised the interior demanded more than just a standard revamp. I had seen the advantage of working with an architect in a previous home.  The choice of an architect was challenging, but I liked Simon’s work - clean lines, abundance of light and innovative design.  Simon invited us to visit his practise, and homes he had worked on.  He visited my existing home to look at what was important to me and what favourite pieces should be integrated into the design. He also encouraged us to look at designs we liked and feed those ideas through to him. He knew colour was an important part of the brief particularly a modern reworking of a traditional green kitchen.  His attention to detail extended to the choice of lighting and window treatments. Simon helped manage the process through a sometimes complex process and was always focused on delivering a high-quality product. The work has resulted in a timeless design that respects the heritage environment.  It is a joy to live in.”

M.L. & A.L. owners of Carine House…

“We approached Simon Pendal and Stephen Neille in 2012 with the ambitious aim to transform our living experience in our classic 80’s suburban bungalow to one which embraced concepts of the light and texture. Quickly a rapport of trust and respect was developed between us the clients and our architects, which encouraged them to challenge us with new concepts in the use of materials and colour to delineate different living spaces in the home. They also recommended a team of skillful builders and oversaw the multitude of details with a level of diligence that has rewarded us with the joy of a transformed living experience, still enjoyed 8 years after the process began. We especially love the use of wood, contrasted with black and white, which gives the house a striking Scandinavian feel and has created a beautiful relaxing environment for us and our 2 boys. Recently we have engaged Simon again to transform our home office and currently are preparing to renovate our courtyard.”