Geoffrey Edwin Summerhayes

Two distinctive features characterise this house as avant garde, the flat roof and interior planning based on functionality and living styles to create separate spaces for children and adults.

The Wallace house was designed in the 1990s and completed in April 1995, it is located at The Esplanade, Peppermint Grove was commissioned by private clients wanted a Tuscan influence.

Assisted by Jeff Meyers, Summerhayes produced a design of this house is influenced by the streets of Paris and also took inspiration from Tuscan villas.

His own residence was due to be demolished in the 60s and 70s and lacked a heritage listing, and the council wanted to clear the site.

Summerhayes was appointed to produce a concept design for the Pioneer Women's Memorial at Kings Park, Western Australia.