Texture, planting and quiet
Toby’s House
Project
Toby’s House
Service
Luxury Custom Home
Build Type
New Build
Completed
2023
Project Philosophy
Texture, Planting and Quiet
Project Snapshot
Toby’s House is a minimalist masterpiece perched along the banks of the Brisbane River, a home designed with refined detail and timeless luxury.
Built on a challenging, steep, narrow riverbank site, this home is a true showcase of O’Shea & Sons Builders’ technical expertise and commitment to high-end craftsmanship.
Project at a Glance
| Location | Brisbane |
| Beds | 4 |
| Baths | 4 + powder room |
| Living | 2 |
| Completed | 2023 |
| Architect | The Artificial |
The Client Brief
A steep, narrow riverbank site and a minimalist brief. The owners wanted restraint, and a home that gave the river the last word – every square metre had to justify itself.
Our Solution
The build is as much engineering as architecture: the house holds the slope and steps down towards the water, with landscape by LARC Collective knitting structure and site together. Premium stone and custom joinery carry the detail, so the restraint reads as considered rather than sparse.
Behind the Build
Designed by The Artificial, with landscape architecture by LARC Collective, Toby’s House demonstrates how architecture and landscape can harmonise on a challenging site.
With premium stone and custom joinery solutions, this home reflects the strength of O’Shea & Sons’ collaborative approach to complex builds.
Design Highlights
Minimalist box modern design
Minimalist box modern design
Complex built on a steep
Complex built on a steep riverfront block
Overhanging pool integrated into
Overhanging pool integrated into the landscape
Stone cladding
Stone cladding and off-form concrete elements
Internal and external gardens
Internal and external gardens cascading through the site
Materials & Finishes
| Feature stone | Blue Steel random stone wall cladding |
| Tiling | Ezarri ‘Capricorn’ glass mosaic |
| Flooring | Raw engineered oak, with carpet to bedrooms |
Project Gallery
Designed Around the Way They Live
Toby’s House is a true riverside retreat, a refined, minimalist space where luxury is found in detail, materiality, and the connection between structure and landscape. Built to stand timelessly, it’s as much a sanctuary as it is a valuable investment.
Awards & Recognition
Grand Designs Australia
Building Guide 04
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