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Geoffrey Edwin Summerhayes (b 1928 - ) is an Australian architect, based in Perth, Western Australia.

Summerhayes studied at Princeton and was taught by a Professor named Labatut.

Summerhayes has been in the architecture industry for over 55 years.

Summerhayes was the President of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (Western Australia) in 1967-1968.

Notable Projects
Coombe House is also known as the Cliff House, located at 3 The Coombe, Mosman Park, is perched above Freshwater Bay with views to the Swan River. The design of the Coombe House is classic in style, but noted for its interior planning of providing distinct areas for adults and children. The Coombe House has a flat roof.

Wallace House was designed by Summerhayes in the 1990's and completed in April 1995. It is located at 16 The Esplanade, Peppermint Grove. Summerhayes designed this with colleague Jeff Meyers, for private clients, Mr and Mrs I Wallace. The plan of the home was based around four courtyards, influenced by the streets of Paris and the Tuscan villas.

Summerhayes also designed 'Wallace Office' at 43 Broadway, Nedlands in Western Australia, which was completed in February 1996.