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Billy Dawson Architects

Residential Designs.Est 2019
Creating timeless outcomes founded in the core principles of good design

05/06/2026

This modernisation project has completely transformed an existing brown brick home in Bardon, leaving it almost unrecognisable. Through the careful use of materiality, colour and subtle architectural detailing, the home has been given a fresh new identity without the need for major structural alterations.

A great example of how thoughtful design can deliver a dramatic impact through considered, targeted changes.

Thinking about refreshing an existing home rather than starting from scratch? Get in touch today!

03/06/2026

The layering of spaces.

One design principle we often explore is the deliberate layering of spaces and views. By carefully aligning rooms, openings and focal points, we create sightlines that extend through the home towards spaces beyond.

This approach adds depth and visual interest, while also strengthening the connection between different parts of the home. Even when occupying a single room, you remain visually connected to the surrounding spaces, creating a greater sense of openness and cohesion.

Thoughtful design is often about what you can see, as much as where you can go.

Interested in creating a home with a stronger sense of connection and flow? Let’s start the conversation.

01/06/2026

Good design extends beyond the walls of the home. It considers the creation of outdoor rooms and spaces that enrich everyday living, providing places to relax, gather and connect with the landscape.

A well-planned home not only opens seamlessly to these areas but also helps shape the experience of them, with the architecture itself becoming a carefully considered backdrop.

Thoughtful design is about creating a complete living environment, both inside and out.

Thinking about how your home could better connect to its surroundings? Start the journey with us today!

29/05/2026

Back at our Mitchelton refurbishment, a raked roof has been used to create a subtle distinction between the kitchen and living spaces while maintaining the openness of the floor plan.

The additional ceiling height introduces a greater sense of volume and scale to this otherwise compact design, while also drawing northern sunlight deep into the interior.

Simple architectural moves can have a dramatic impact on the way a space feels and functions.

Thinking about how thoughtful design could transform your home? Let’s start the conversation.

27/05/2026

We’re excited to finally share the first design images for this Queenslander reinstatement project!

This home has given us the unique opportunity to restore much of the traditional character that had previously been stripped away through earlier renovations and additions — while introducing a refined, contemporary interpretation.

A careful balance of old and new, designed to celebrate the home’s original identity while making it work beautifully for modern living.

More to come as this project develops.

Thinking about restoring or reimagining a character home? Get in touch today!

25/05/2026

Inside the new living room extension to this Mitchelton home refurbishment. While many older homes traditionally turn their backs on the rear yard, this design completely rethinks that relationship.

The main living spaces have been repositioned, opening up to the landscape through expansive glazing on all sides and creating a much stronger connection between inside and out.

A simple shift in planning can completely transform the way a home is experienced.

Thinking about how your home could better connect to its site? Let’s start the conversation.

22/05/2026

Inside the resort-inspired dual-wing Mission Beach holiday home. The design centres around a shared pool deck and terraced seating and firepit area, creating a communal outdoor space that becomes the true heart of the home.

Designed for connection, relaxation and entertaining, the layout embraces the tropical lifestyle and blurs the line between retreat and residence.

Discover how thoughtful outdoor spaces can completely transform the way a home is lived in - get in touch today!

20/05/2026

Bold contrasting tones and block colours have been used to create strong visual interest throughout the interior spaces of this Camp Hill extension and refurbishment project. While the palette makes a confident statement, the design has also been carefully considered to feel classic and timeless.

Thoughtful material and colour selections can completely transform the character of a home.

Considering a renovation of your own? Let's chat.

18/05/2026

Setting the scene from the moment of arrival — this was a key driver in the design of our Mission Beach holiday home.

The home is uniquely arranged as two separate wings connected by a shared deck and pool area. Rather than arriving directly into the interior, guests enter into an outdoor living space, immediately creating a relaxed, resort-style atmosphere.

The sequence heightens the sense of drama and connection to the tropical setting, making the outdoors the true heart of the home.

Dreaming of a home designed around lifestyle and experience? Let’s start the conversation.

15/05/2026

A few moments from our recent visit to the nearly completed Paddington project. We’re excited to see how this home is coming together and look forward to sharing more of the finished result very soon.

More to come — stay tuned.

Address

Level 9, 39 Sherwood Street
Toowong, QLD
4066

Telephone

+61737081084

Website

http://www.billydawsonarchitects.com.au/

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