Longhorn’s Design & Construct service combines architectural design and construction into one complete experience, delivering premium barndominiums across South East Queensland and Northern NSW.
Building a home should feel exciting, not overwhelming.
Our Design & Construct service gives you one experienced team across the entire project. Design, documentation, approvals, construction and handover are all delivered as part of one complete service.
Choose one of our Signature Collection designs to personalise, or work with our team to create something entirely bespoke.
Creating a Longhorn home is a collaborative journey. Our Design & Construct process is focused on delivering a home that reflects your lifestyle while making the experience enjoyable, transparent and stress-free.
Work with our specialist design team to personalise your chosen home, refine the layout, select finishes and prepare the documentation needed to bring your vision to life.
Bring your Longhorn design to life with our complete Design & Build service, delivered by our experienced team to the highest standards.
Depending on your project, our Design & Construct service includes:
*where applicable
across South East Queensland & Northern NSW
Our Design & Construct service is available throughout our dedicated build region, allowing us to maintain the quality, communication and attention to detail Longhorn is known for.
Our service area includes:
If you’re located outside our build region, you can still work with us through our Australia-wide Longhorn Signature Design Service, with documentation prepared for your preferred local builder.
Behind every Longhorn Barndominium is a network of trusted suppliers, manufacturers and industry partners.
We currently offer our full design-and-build service throughout:
For clients outside these areas, our design team will work with you to create a Longhorn Barndominiums design for you that reflects our signature style, functionality and lifestyle-focused approach.
Outside of our ‘design & build’ locations, we design your home, prepare the necessary documentation and introduce you to our local building partner, or assist you in obtaining pricing from local builders in your area.
Many clients choose this option to benefit from Longhorn’s specialised barndominium expertise while using one of our build partners or a trusted local builder to complete construction.
Yes. Each Longhorn build is backed by the relevant builder warranties and construction standards, giving you confidence in the quality and longevity of your home.
Unlike a volume builder, our homes are designed for individual clients rather than mass display. Depending on availability and location, we may be able to arrange a walkthrough of a Longhorn home under construction or a completed client home with their permission.
Timelines vary depending on your location, design, approvals and site conditions. We provide timeline guidance and keep you informed throughout each stage of the process.
Yes. Our team can manage the building approval process, working with engineers, surveyors, town planners and certifiers to help ensure your project is compliant and ready to build.
Our team is experienced in delivering homes in regional, rural and acreage locations. We assess access, services, logistics and site conditions early so the right planning is in place before construction begins.
Enjoy a seamless experience with specialist architectural design and quality construction.
Luke Fryer is the Founder and Director of Longhorn Barndominiums, bringing more than 20 years of experience across residential construction, project delivery and design-led development.
Driven by a passion for architecture and innovation, Luke spent extensive time in the United States, including Texas, immersing himself in the heritage and craftsmanship of barndominium design and construction. This research became the foundation for Longhorn’s authentic approach to barn-inspired homes in Australia.
Before founding Longhorn, Luke spent 15 years with Metricon Homes, Australia’s largest home builder, where he held senior leadership roles across New South Wales and Queensland. His time with Metricon gave him a deep understanding of what Australians value in a home, as well as the systems required to deliver a professional, high-quality building experience.
Luke also brings experience in cost planning, project feasibility and premium commercial delivery, having worked as Estimating Manager with Australian Developments and later as CEO of Australasian Retail Projects.
Today, Luke leads Longhorn with a vision: to introduce a distinctive new style of home to Australia, combining barn-inspired architecture, refined design and the freedom of acreage living.
