The Round Mountain Design Guidelines establish a clear and considered framework for creating high-quality homes and landscapes that respond to the area’s distinctive mountain setting. They encourage thoughtful, enduring design while allowing for individuality, ensuring the community maintains a strong and recognisable character over time.

When read alongside the approved Plan of Development and relevant Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) and Logan City Council (LCC) requirements, the guidelines help protect the long-term value of homes and contribute to a cohesive, attractive neighbourhood.

1.1 Design Guideline Principles

Round Mountain embraces a contemporary architectural language that balances diversity and visual cohesion. Homes are encouraged to incorporate a mix of skillion, pitched, and cubic roof forms, complemented by well-articulated facades that enhance the streetscape.

A palette of natural materials, textures, and colours is promoted to reflect the surrounding landscape and reinforce a strong sense of place. Buildings should engage positively with streets and open spaces through the integrated design of roofs, walls, glazing, landscaping, garages, and ancillary structures, creating a welcoming, connected, and enduring community environment.

2.0: The Design Review Panel (DRP):

• The Design Review Panel (DRP) is responsible for guiding and supporting the delivery of high-quality homes and landscapes at Round Mountain.
• Its role is to ensure all homes contribute to the shared community vision and comply with the Design Guidelines.
• DRP approval is mandatory before:
• Commencing construction of a new home, or
• Undertaking any external alterations.
• Early engagement with the DRP is encouraged to:
• Establish clear design parameters
• Support creativity and individuality
• Achieve the best design outcomes
• The DRP works collaboratively with homeowners and builders, providing constructive guidance where refinements are required.

2.1 Alternative Designs

• The Design Guidelines act as a flexible framework, not a rigid template.
• Alternative and innovative designs are welcomed and may be submitted for review.
• The DRP has discretion to approve alternative designs where they:
• Meet or exceed the intent and desired outcomes of the Design Guidelines
• Demonstrate strong architectural merit and quality outcomes