Architecture that listens to its site.
A progressive Brisbane studio designing bespoke, site-responsive homes and renovations — proactive, personal and highly collaborative.
Scroll ↓A friendly studio practice, refining Brisbane homes for 25 years.
Led by registered architect Nives Robinson, IRP designs stunning, inspiring and site-responsive homes — guiding you through every architectural aspect of building.
We pride ourselves on personal, pro-active service: imagining inspirational spatial volumes, refining unique elements of architecture, and performing with sound design principles. Our 3D fly-over and walk-through modelling makes it easy to picture your home long before it is built.
About the studio →Recent projects
Project 27008
Rather than cut and fill the slope, we lifted the living level into the canopy and let the house bridge the fall — a single, calm volume oriented to the north-east breeze. Deep eaves and operable screens manage the Brisbane sun, while a spine of warm spotted-gum joinery runs the length of the plan, tying kitchen, living and study together. Passive design, cross-ventilation and a carefully detailed envelope deliver a 6-star energy outcome without ever feeling austere. The result is a home that is quietly sustainable, and unmistakably of its place.
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Project 27023
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One studio, the whole journey — from brief to built.
Architecture
Concept design through contract documentation for new homes and small commercial projects.
Interior design
Materials, finishes, joinery and furnishings — a single, unified design direction.
Renovation
Contemporary additions that respect and lift the existing home.
Master planning
Brief development and staged planning so future development is never compromised.
“Working with Nives and the IRP team was fantastic. They listened and understood that our requirements were unique. For us, this was essential for our building project. The team at IRP invested countless hours over many months to ensure that we ended up with exactly what we wanted. Given the range of building styles and products available today it was critical to have an Architect who appreciated what we were trying to achieve. At times, when there were many options and alternatives to decide on, the IRP team were able to assist us in this process by using 3D models, product samples, photos and previous building projects. This gave us the confidence to meet our requirements. IRP were able to tailor the services they provided to perfectly meet our budget while maintaining the level of involvement that we wanted. IRP's willingness to get involved whenever we needed help throughout the building process was reassuring and when we look around our new family home we could not be happier with the result!”
Let's talk about your site.
Tell us about your project and we'll be in touch. Studio-based, personal, and proactive from day one.