Celebrating 25 years of Reddog

Twenty-five years ago, Reddog Architects began with a dream to enhance the experience of place, to create memorable spaces, and to contribute in a positive way to our communities. That dream has far exceeded all our expectations. Since 2001, we have had the privilege of working with so many inspiring, enthusiastic, and creative people including our clients, consultants, builders, suppliers, and the team. Every project has its own story and characters, and so often these narratives define a successful project and provide everlasting memories.

This milestone isn’t just ours to celebrate, it belongs to every person who has been part of the Reddog story.

How It All Began

Reddog Architects was established in 2001 with a dream to enhance the experience of place, to create memorable spaces and contribute positively to our communities. From simple beginnings as a home-based practice, to a shared office space in Zig Zag Street, to our neon-lit warehouse in Prospect Street, and now our breezy home in Gotha Street, Fortitude Valley, the practice has grown steadily and purposefully.

Reddog has never been about one individual. It has always been about a group of people working collaboratively to create memorable spaces and places that reflect the aspirations and dreams of our clients and respond respectfully to context and climate. The journey has presented many challenges, but Reddog has always remained flexible and resilient in its design approach. We have designed both small and large-scale projects, collaborating, challenging pre-existing views, and seeing opportunities and possibilities.

Twenty-five years on, that founding spirit hasn’t changed one bit. Our journey continues and we are more excited about the future than ever.

Our story begins with Paul

The original Reddog!

When Paul founded Reddog Architects in 2001, he didn’t just open a practice, he wanted to create a firm that put people, place, and planet first.  Paul has spent 25 years proving that great architecture is about so much more than buildings.

First projects – H1 House & Ascot Village
First office space – Zig Zag Street, Red Hill
Zigzag Street street view
Reddog team expands – first employee begins – welcome Nathan!
First office fitout – and our next home – Prospect Street, Fortitude Valley
Welcome Scully
welcome scully
Welcome Graham

Graham  joined the Reddog pack in 2006. He has since become a Director and a cornerstone of the practice, leaving his mark across a remarkably diverse portfolio including multi-residential housing and aged care to childcare centres and retail.

We go interstate! First interstate project – Coffs Harbour
First AIA award received – SM Residence, Calypso Bay
First AIA Sustainability Award – 385 St Pauls Terrace
Welcome Cody!
welcome cody
First office baby – Welcome baby Wren
New home for Reddog – 139 Gotha Street, Fortitude Valley
Paul admitted as Fellow of AIA
Awarded JW Wilson Award

CQU Health Clinic Extension – RAIA Central Queensland Regional Architecture Awards – J.W. Wilson Award for Building of the Year

Awarded Elina Mottram Award

Chapel Hill House – 2016 AIA Queensland Architecture Awards – Elina Mottram Award for Residential Architecture – Houses (Alterations and Additions)

Sustainability Award – Garden Bunkie awarded the Houses Award – Sustainability
New Reddog Associate – congratulations Simon
Awarded The Hayes & Scott Award

Gossip Gowns – 2020 AIA Queensland Architecture Awards – The Hayes and Scott Award

Paul awarded Life Fellow of the AIA
National Commendation for Education Architecture

CHAC  D Block awarded the  2023 National Commendation for Education Architecture – AIA (National) and the 2023 The Jennifer Taylor Award for Educational Architecture – AIA (Qld)

New Reddog Associates – congratulations Jess and Linton
New Reddog shareholders

Jess, Linton and Simon become shareholders in Reddog

Reddog team photos 2025

Thank you

To every client who chose Reddog , thank you. To every consultant, contractor, and collaborator who helped bring our designs to life, thank you. And to the brilliant people who make up the Reddog team, past and present — none of this happens without you.

Here’s to 25 wonderful years, and to everything still to come.

With gratitude and excitement,

The Reddog Architects Team 

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