Besley & Spresser is a studio of architects based in Sydney. The practice delivers concept-driven architectural design for a variety of public and private clients. The practice’s approach centres around crafting compelling architecture informed by research, with a particular interest in the exploration of materials.

The work of the practice has been published widely in the architectural and mainstream press.

In 2020 the practice won a national competition for the Barangaroo Pier Pavilion and an international ideas competition for visitor facilities to the historic ruins of Hegra in 2021. In 2022 the practice won a national competition for a major new memorial in Canberra, and in 2024 a City of Sydney Design Excellence competition for new mixed-use housing in Green Square, Sydney.

In parallel with practice, Directors Jessica Spresser and Peter Besley have taught in the Masters program at leading schools of architecture including the Bartlett in London UK, the University of Sydney and University of Queensland.

Besley & Spresser acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land and waters of Australia.