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2024 – The year of progression

As we approach the end of 2024, one word that sums up our year at VHD Studio would be ‘progression’.  Our people, clients, projects, business blueprint, office space and locations – all reflect how VHD has evolved, expanded and progressed.  None of this is possible without people power. 

Our team grew significantly throughout the year.  Our Student Building Designer, Kaden Willmot, has just celebrated his first anniversary with us.  Graduate Interior Designer, Laura Wagner, came into the fold in the early part of the year.  Both Kaden and Laura’s knowledge and capabilities have expanded quickly, and they are both integral and valued members of our team. 

As project demand continued to increase, we expanded with an additional Brisbane office location (1/630 Coronation Drive, Toowong), and welcomed Building Designer, Ash Mohit, and Senior Building Designer, Patrick Zhao. Both Ash and Patrick bring with them extensive project experience with significant commercial and industrial buildings in the Brisbane region.

Building Designer, Jordon Waters, celebrated 4 years with VHD Studio.  He was also recognised for his work, with ‘BIM Lead’ being added to his Position Description. 

The Toowoomba team have enjoyed working in our larger, light-filled office space located inside the McNab building (1/12 Neil Street).  We often reflect on our humble beginnings in our previous office and joke about how we were able to work so closely together.  

This year we were successful recipients at the Building Design Queensland Southwest Regional Design Awards showcasing 7 projects – all which won their category. We were proud to progress to the State Design Awards, held in Brisbane, and came home with 3 winning projects including;

  • PROJECT MS16 (New Multi-Residential Project over 3 Storeys), 
  • Sole Focus Podiatry Toowoomba (Commercial Interiors), and; 
  • PROJECT PR68 (Residential Renovation $350K-$600K). 

We were thrilled to hear Tim Smith Constructions Queensland won the National Renovations/Extensions Award ($750,000 to $1 Million), at the 2024 Master Builders National Excellence in Building and Construction Awards.  Our Managing Director, Craig, used his creativity and design knowledge to bring this project to fruition. 

Our project portfolio grew this year to include; 

  • St Joseph’s College Toowoomba – Mary Rice Extension and Bus Shelter and Carpark projects, 
  • Harvey Norman Centre (Warwick), 
  • Multi Residential Development (Mackenzie Street, Toowoomba), 
  • Horizon Accountants (Neil Street, Toowoomba), 
  • NRG Services Office (Morningside, Brisbane), 
  • Commercial Development (Plainlands), 
  • Industrial Developments (Torrington), and; 
  • Toowoomba Turf Club – Jockeys Room Refurbishment. 

We look forward to the completion of; 

  • Goondiwindi Cotton Headquarters, 
  • FSS Temporary Mortuary (Kessels Road, Coopers Plains), 
  • Gatton Hospital – Staff Accommodation, 
  • St John’s School Roma – Administration Redevelopment, 
  • Downlands College – Boarding House Refurbishment, 
  • Early Learning Centers throughout the Toowoomba region, 
  • Vulcan Steel sites (Toowoomba), 
  • Dental Clinics (Toowoomba and Warwick), 
  • Industrial Development (Hub Crescent, Heathwood), 
  • Withcott Service Station, 
  • Industrial Developments (Dartbrook Crescent, Flinders View) and; 
  • Transport Facility (Moorebank Road, Charlton). 

In 2025 we are looking forward to seeing the continued integration of our new employees into the VHD Studio family, along with the development and integration of our evolving systems and policies.  We hope to foster our expanding catalogue of work in Educational, Industrial, Commercial, Health and Modular Construction sectors, as well as continuing to produce quality Residential and Multi-Residential design outcomes. 

So to all of you – our employees, clients, referrers, contractors and suppliers – thank you for your support throughout 2024.  We look forward to working collaboratively with you in 2025, to continue creating high quality, innovative and responsive spaces. 

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