TOOWOOMBA / DARLING DOWNS / SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND
EXPERIENCE.
EXPERTISE.
EXCEPTIONAL OUTCOMES.
INDIVIDUAL
BY
DESIGN.
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.
CURRENT
CURRENT PROJECTS / 01 - 05
01 / QUAY 115 / 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 / CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION
02 / RR1 / KINGSCLIFF / UNDER CONSTRUCTION
04 / TANT 13 / COMING SOON
05 / DUNMORE 44 / 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.
IN PROGRESS
A selection of current projects moving through concept design, documentation and construction — work still evolving, resolving and taking shape.
EAST 07 / CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION
PHD 76 / COMING SOON
DOVERCOURT 29 / CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION
JR 1064 / COMING SOON
ORIEL 48 / CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION
SANKEY 29 / UNDER DEVELOPMENT
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 / COMPLETED RESIDENCE
ORIOLE 18 / COMPLETED RESIDENCE
KWILENA / COMPLETED RESIDENCE
HALCYON 5 / COMPLETED RESIDENCE
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
EXPERIENCE.
EXPERTISE.
EXCEPTIONAL OUTCOMES.
BUILT ON
PROOF.
40+
NATIONAL + STATE
DESIGN AWARDS
1985
PRACTICE ESTABLISHED
FOUR DECADES OF WORK
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
CLEAR
PROCESS.
INDIVIDUAL
RESULTS.
The discipline is consistent.
The outcome is not.
Brief, concept, resolution and documentation remain connected from first conversation through to construction.
01
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 approvals, pricing and construction.