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- Design development drawings
- Extensions & alterations
- Innovative, Geelong-based studio
- Latest building design philosophies & material
- Latest building design philosophies and materials
- Modern and contemporary concepts
- Schematic design
- Site inspection & meeting with clients
- Specialising in modern & contemporary concepts
- We work for all big or small projects
- General Info
To deliver practical, regulation-compliant building designs tailored for lifestyle, function, and long-term value.
A Geelong based building designer specializing in custom designed projects encompassing new homes, renovations, extensions, and childcare centers .
Dylan Barber Building Design in Newtown is a professional building design practice specialising in tailored residential solutions. Our expertise spans new residential projects, where we collaborate closely with clients to develop practical, well-considered homes that suit lifestyle and site requirements. From initial design concepts to documentation, we guide projects through council approvals and construction phases. We prioritise spatial efficiency, compliance, and a clear design process that aligns with budget and timeline expectations.
We also provide end-to-end design services for residential extensions, addressing the specific needs of homeowners seeking to expand or modify existing properties. Our work includes detailed site analysis, planning support, and structural integration to ensure seamless blending between new and old. For multi-residential developments, we deliver functional, regulation-compliant designs that optimise land use, privacy, and amenity. These include duplexes, townhouses, and apartment-style configurations, balancing aesthetics with planning requirements and market demand.
Our team has significant experience designing for Isabella Developments, etc., offering efficient, scalable housing concepts tailored for land developers. We also cater to the childcare sector with purpose-designed facilities that meet operational, spatial, and regulatory standards. Every design is grounded in practical layout planning, accessibility, safety codes, and early learning considerations. Whether working with private clients or commercial operators, we focus on outcomes that meet user needs, council regulations, and industry benchmarks. Call us for further information!
- Email Business
- Payment method
- eft, debit, bpay, cash
- Established
- 2015
- ABN
- 50 857 216 430
- Staff
- 1-10
- Ownership
- Locally Owned
- Service Notes
- Open Weekdays and Saturday by Appointment
- Free Estimates
- Yes
- Category
- Commercial
- Yes
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Can you help with residential extensions?
Absolutely—we draft seamless extension plans that integrate perfectly with your existing structure and site conditions.
What do you specialise in?
Our areas of expertise include new residential projects, extensions & alterations, commercial & industrial and 3D modelling.
How much do you charge?
Our service rates are competitively priced.
Which areas do you service?
We are able to provide our services to areas of Geelong, through to the Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula.
What types of residential projects do you design?
We design new homes, extensions, multi-residential developments, and childcare centres tailored to client needs and compliance.
What makes your childcare designs unique?
We focus on compliance, safety, and learning-friendly layouts that align with childcare regulations and operational needs.
What formats are the plans delivered in?
We provide digital plans in PDF and CAD formats, ready for submission and construction use.
What types of projects do you draft for?
We provide drafting for new homes, extensions, multi-residential developments, and childcare facilities across various scales.
Do we have options to choose from latest building design?
We provide our clients with creative designs using the latest building design philosophies and materials. Each design is derived from a detailed client brief and consideration of the possibilities and opportunities that each site presents.
Can you design concept home?
Yes, Dylan Barber Building Design is an innovative, Geelong-based studio specialising in modern and contemporary concepts for home or office.
Can you work on big projects?
Yes, we are committed to excellence, no matter how big or small the project. We look forward to assisting you with your next building project.
Do you design for childcare centres?
Yes, we design functional, regulation-compliant childcare layouts focused on safety, access, and usability.
Do you manage council approvals?
Yes, we handle all documentation and design requirements to support successful planning and council approval processes.
Do you handle council submissions?
Yes, we prepare complete documentation to support Development Applications (DA) and ensure council compliance.
Do you design duplexes and townhouses?
Yes, we specialise in multi-residential designs, optimising land use, privacy, and functionality within planning constraints.
Reviews
10/09/2025
When I approached Dylan to do our renovation/extension, I was nervous about how I might be received as our budget wasn't as large as I imagined some of Dylan's clients to be. Dylan was immediately excited by the challenge of working with us to accommodate our family needs and budget.
Before we committed to anything, Dylan workshopped several ideas and concepts to ensure we felt comfortable before making a commitment.
The amount of time and collaboration involved in creating the ideal floorplan for our family exceeded all expectations. Dylan continued sharing ideas and concepts until we were all 100% content with the plan.
Dylan used his building connections to seek feedback to ensure our design was able to meet budget expectations.
Despite it not being our intention, investing in Dylan has actually saved us money as there are so many builders who are keen to collaborate with him and complete his projects.
Dylan, thank you for your patience, dedication and approachable manner - it has made this process enjoyable and seamless.
06/03/2024
Very happy with his designs, Dylan was very helpful the whole process and answered any questions I had.
I highly recommend using him and will use his designs for my next subdivision.
10/03/2023
Dylan's exquisite attention to design detail is matched only by his incredibly accommodating and personable nature. No step along the way was too much trouble for Dylan, who invited us into the process at every opportunity with his gentle and reassuring style. Dylan's professionalism, work ethic and approachability provided great comfort for us in the design of our home. We could not recommend Dylan highly enough.
07/25/2022
Dylan was amazing to work with for the design of our family home. Professional, polite and a great communicator, Dylan keeps you in the loop and always considers your ideas and feedback. His build designs are breathtaking! I would encourage you to drive around Geelong
/ Surfcoast and see the many projects that have come to life; you quickly realise why he is one the most respected, in demand designers going! His prices are very affordable, especially when you consider his designs pay for themselves with sun mapping technology (passive heating and cooling) careful consideration of materials and designs that builders can actually build. Our builder has commented many times the design for our house is well thought out and practical. Even as the build has started Dylan has taken the time to check on progress and assist with last minute enquiries. We are very much enjoying the build progress and observing Dylans stunning design come to life!
11/28/2020
Highly recommended. The plans Dylan has drawn up for our home extension have exceeded our expectations. We are so happy with them and can't wait to begin building our dream extension!
08/30/2020
Dylan was awesome to work with....extremely patient and highly professional with a great eye for detail.
06/03/2020
We couldn’t recommend Dylan highly enough. He has the ability to make the most of a site and the vision to create a lovely home out of all our jumbled requests. He is a perfectionist with an attention to detail and creativity to think outside the square. He is patient, personable and is always interested to hear our opinion.
02/27/2019
Great professional to work with. Communication was excellent, kept our project moving forward and he listened to what we wanted in the designs as well as offering ideas to enhance them and make them look fantastic. Great experience, we would highly recommend Dylan.
02/08/2019
Dylan is a first class designer. Good to his word, easy to communicate with and listened to my needs. An absolute pleasure to deal with. I am extremely happy with his service and would highly recommend.
06/06/2018
Dylan has gone above and beyond with us in relation to our renovation. He listens to what we want and then somehow brings it all together. Dylan is also good at reengaging focus back into a project when all can get overwhelming. Would highly recommend his service.







