ARTICLES

After two (and sometimes difficult) months since the customer signed the contract, Johnstone & Johnson has reached a milestone with one of our ‘Alterations and Additions’ projects where the finalized Development Application can be submitted to council. Having worked closely with the owners and town planners throughout the design process for the changes to a four level (including the basement) semi-detached house in Stanmore, we are confident that approval will be given with a

Artist impression of proposed beach house at Binya Road, Palm Beach, Sydney, designed by Toby Johnson of the Johnstone Johnson Design Studio (Sydney and Canberra)

Surfers Paradise Tropical Residence - Johnstone Johnson Design Studio. A contemporary coastal residence defined by sculptural concrete volumes, layered façades, and screened elements that balance privacy, climate response, and tropical landscape integration.

Contemporary House of Concrete, Yarralumla, Canberra, incorporating horizontal concrete planes frame expansive glazing, allowing the living spaces to open directly to the garden while maintaining a strong architectural presence within the landscape. The ground floor is characterised by expansive glazing that dissolves the boundary between interior and exterior. Living spaces are arranged along the garden edge, where full-height glass panels open directly onto outdoor terraces

The design comprises six bedrooms, six bathrooms and a four car garage. As well as open plan living, there will be an infinity pool with a spa, a hidden cellar and a rumpus room with a bar. A main feature will be a cantilevered steel stair with full height glazing to capture the natural sunlight and views and the top level dedicated as a parents’ retreat. The interior architecture will also feature natural stone benchtops, custom built-in sinks and hardwood timber veneer join

Johnstone & Johnson Design Studio is no stranger to designing high-end residences using off-form concrete. If you are considering building your dream home, it is imperative that the design must be perfect, both aesthetically and functionally, before the project can progress to the construction phase. The best way to do this is to produce a 3-D model of the concept design, enabling the client to see exactly what the house will look like, both the exterior as well as the interi

Off Form Concrete luxury residence at Maroobra, Sydney, designed by Johnstone & Johnson

In a bushland setting on Sydney's North Shore this passive solar residence will feature rendered masonry walls and natural stone cladding and a green roof over the ground floor. Spread over two stories, the house will have five bedrooms, five bathrooms and a four car garage.

Render image of a proposed three storey residence at Pittwater on the northern beaches of Sydney, designed by the Johnstone & Johnson Design Studio using off-form concrete.

Toby Johnson, the founder of Johnstone Johnson Design Studio, has refined the art of transforming clients' dreams into bespoke architectural realities. However, Toby is not content with creating sustainable designs that are both timeless and enduring, he will also guide each client through the pitfalls of bureaucratic red tape, from the concept design right through to project completion, providing the necessary documentation and liaising with consultants and council in a tim

A Contemporary Rural Residence at Carwoola in country New South Wales, half an hour from Canberra. This contemporary residence explores the relationship between architecture and its environment through a restrained material palette and carefully composed horizontal forms. The project emphasises calm spatial experiences, strong connections to the surrounding terrain, and an architectural language that feels both grounded and refined.