A home should begin with a sense of direction.
POSITION
It should begin with the people who will live there—their needs, aspirations and the way they want to live.
The site. The climate. The opportunities.
The design is then allowed to become its own thing—considered, individual and resolved.
Every project is personally designed and documented by Robin Payne—from the first conversation through to the detail required for construction.
CURRENT
CURRENT PROJECTS / 01 - 05
01 / QUAY 115 / NEWPORT / UNDER CONSTRUCTION
SCALE
WITHOUT
NOISE.
A new waterfront residence where sweeping geometry, deep shade, layered natural materials and generous internal volume are brought together as one continuous living environment.
03 / QUAY 113 / NEWPORT
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION
02 / RR1 / KINGSCLIFF
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
04 / TANT 13 / EAST TOOWOOMBA
COMING SOON
05 / DUNMORE 44 / EAST TOOWOOMBA / COMING SOON
TWO FACES.
ONE HOME.
A deliberately different current project: a restrained street presence paired with a contemporary garden and pool environment behind. The contrast broadens the story of the practice beyond large waterfront work.
SELECTED / COMPLETED
Completed residences establish the depth behind the current work —
a record of resolved projects rather than a catalogue of everything the practice has done.
SEASIDE 35 / BRIBIE ISLAND / COMPLETED RESIDENCE
ORIOLE 18 / BRIBIE ISLAND / COMPLETED RESIDENCE
KWILENA / BRIBIE ISLAND / COMPLETED RESIDENCE
HALCYON 5 / TOOWOOMBA / COMPLETED RESIDENCE
BUILT ON
PROOF.
40+
NATIONAL + STATE
DESIGN AWARDS
View Awards + Recognition
1988
PRACTICE ESTABLISHED
45 YEARS IN BUILDING DESIGN
IN PROGRESS
A selection of current projects moving through concept design, documentation and construction — work still evolving, resolving and taking shape.
EAST 07 / EAST TOOWOOMBA / CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION
PHD 76 / TOOWOOMBA / COMING SOON
DOVERCOURT 29 / TOOWONG / CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION
JR 1064 / WARWICK / COMING SOON
ORIEL 48 / CLAYFIELD / CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION
SANKEY 29 / HIGHGATE HILL / UNDER DEVELOPMENT
EXPERIENCE.
EXPERTISE.
EXCEPTIONAL OUTCOMES.
Based in Toowoomba, Robin Payne – Building Design works across the Darling Downs and South East Queensland, creating bespoke new homes, major renovations and additions, and multi-residential projects.
Every project is handled personally, with direct involvement from the first conversation through design, documentation and delivery.
That continuity keeps the original ideas, the client’s priorities and the practical realities of the project connected throughout the entire process.
Experience is applied directly to each decision, keeping the work considered, coordinated and true to its intent from beginning to completion.
TOOWOOMBA / QUEENSLAND / AUSTRALIA . ESTABLISHED 1985
Guy de Vos
Well Grounded Building
"We really enjoyed working with Robin on the project in Kingscliff. Robin was highly professional, responsive and collaborative throughout the process, with a great ability to balance design intent with practical construction considerations.
His attention to detail and willingness to work through challenges made the project run smoothly, and it was clear that he genuinely cared about achieving the best outcome for the clients. We would have no hesitation in working with Robin again and would happily recommend his services to others."
Simon & Karryn
RR1 - Kingscliff
"Our brief to Robin as we embarked on a project to build a dream home was to provide a haven for all members of our growing family and an environment that would foster many memories. We also wanted to stay within council bylaws and within a design budget. Robin delivered above expectations and worked collaboratively with us throughout.
He was responsive, always helpful, creative and a pleasure to deal with. We have since referred him to a number of friends and would highly recommend him and his work."
TESTIMONIALS
RECOMMENDED BY CLIENTS / TRUSTED BY BUILDERS
CLEAR
PROCESS.
INDIVIDUAL
RESULTS.
Building design done well is a discipline in itself.
The resolution of site, structure, planning and construction into something that works, with materiality and interior amenity considered from the outset rather than left to chance.
Every project here has that same full attention, from first sketch to final detail.
Clients describe a process that felt collaborative and responsive throughout, and a home that reflects what they asked for — often exceeding what they expected.
Builders who work with the results describe designs that anticipate structural and construction realities from the outset, with documentation detailed enough to build from with confidence.
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02
03
04
Brief + Site
Concept
Resolution
Documentation
Understand the people, place, constraints, opportunities and budget before drawing conclusions.
Establish planning, form, orientation and the relationship between internal and external space.
Test, refine and coordinate until the major decisions are coherent and buildable.
Translate the resolved design into clear information for consultant coordination, approvals, pricing and construction.