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Collaboration, Precision, Perfection

Robert Plumb Build

An emphasis on client satisfaction and design excellence is at the core of Sydney-based Robert Plumb Build, a premium residential building company founded on the simple belief that collaboration and communication are key to the completion of a successful architectural project.

Founded in 2011 by William Dangar and Bill Clifton, Robert Plumb Build has spent the past eight years forging a reputation for building excellence, quality craftmanship and attention to detail, to become a quiet achiever within Sydney’s residential building scene. Their reputation has been attained by placing particular emphasis on a responsiveness to architectural detail and beautiful design. Since their inception, the company has gone on to collaborate with some of Australia’s leading architects and interior designers, including Andrew Burges Architects, Alwill, Potter & Wilson, Briony Fitzgerald Design and Akin Atelier.

At the helm of Robert Plumb Build is Bill Clifton, a man with a respect for design whose job it is to ensure that the company’s high building standards are maintained. “We prioritise client satisfaction above all else,” says Bill. “We take great pride in finishing a project on time and on budget.” Bill and his team approach every project with the goal of delivering a building experience that is open, transparent and enjoyable for all involved.

“As builders, we are under no illusions of the pressure we are under,” explains Bill. “Key to managing the high-stress environment that comes with building a home is the creation of trust between everyone involved in the building process, from the

architect to the client.” The Robert Plumb Build team has worked extremely hard over the years to forge collaborative relationships with Australian architects and interior designers as they strive to maintain their reputation as a design-centric construction business. “Design is in our company’s DNA,” reflects Bill.

Despite being a relatively young company, the Robert Plumb Build portfolio is already full of impressive contemporary residential projects in the $500,000 – $5,000,000 range throughout Sydney. Their numerous collaborations with innovative architects and designers have meant that the company is involved in a broad spectrum of design-centric builds. “We attempt to respond to a different design aesthetic on each project and this once again comes down to working with the best architects and interior designers,” says Bill. “We provide design input on the landscaping and detailing of a project with a focus on off-form concrete and steel structures. We want to build homes with integrity and longevity.”

Bill and the rest of the Robert Plumb Build team are not content to rest on their laurels as the company continues to evolve organically via further collaborations with leading architectural practices. Through the hard work and dedication of a committed staff, the business is set to carve out a distinct place in Sydney’s building community.

WORDS Rose OnansPHOTOGRAPHY Murray Fredericks, Peter Bennetts & Prue Ruscoe

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Above: Cloud House by Akin Atelier, photographed by Murray Fredericks.

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Top & Bottom Right: Surfside House by Andrew Burges Architects, photographed by Peter Bennetts.

Bottom Left: Cloud House by Akin Atelier, photographed by Murray Fredericks.

Right Page: Gable House by Potter and Wilson, photographed by Prue Ruscoe.