Backspace Living Byron Bay

Backspace Living (Robinson Group Building) is a Newcastle‑based specialist in purpose‑designed secondary dwellings—branded as “backspaces”—serving Newcastle, the Central Coast and Sydney. The business positions itself on transforming conventional “granny flats” into bespoke, architecturally informed, and cost‑conscious living spaces. Marketing highlights include affordability, a complimentary site assessment, and a focus on maximising utility within compact footprints (frequently referenced around 60 m²). Product and design approach Backspace offers both fully custom designs and a catalogue of pre‑designed models developed by its in‑house designers, architects and builders. Notable model names listed include The Airlie (60 m²), The Lennox (36 m² and 60 m², plus custom), The Coolangatta, The Yamba, The Freshwater, The Toorak (60 m², custom), The Avoca, Kiama, Hayman, Brighton, Bangalow (60 m², custom) and The Queenstown (60 m²). The company emphasises creative adaptability—promoting these backspaces for uses such as pool houses, teen retreats, art studios or short‑stay rentals (Airbnb)—and frames each build as a blank canvas to be tailored to the owner’s lifestyle. Approvals, selections and construction process Backspace cites the NSW Affordable Housing State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) as enabling many granny flats to proceed as complying development—marketed as a “no council approvals” pathway—while also offering pre‑construction support and a refined end‑to‑end building process. Services include assistance with interior and exterior selections (colours, fixtures and finishes), project management through construction, and regular client communication. The site notes a commitment to iterative improvement of their delivery process to make the build experience “enjoyable and intuitive.” Team and credentials The site lists the leadership and delivery team, led by founder/director Trent Robinson (over 20 years’ building experience), with named roles including Pre‑Construction Manager, Project Manager, Site Supervisor, Designer and Interior/Colour Specialist. These profiles are presented to demonstrate in‑house capabilities spanning design, approvals coordination and on‑site delivery. Practical details and caveats Backspace operates a display home in Cardiff (38 Government Road) open by appointment, and provides downloadable brochures and quotes/price lists on request. The website includes a standard disclaimer that photographic imagery may depict non‑standard fixtures and that landscaping or pools are not supplied. Client testimonials on the site report positive experiences across design, build and budget adherence. For comparison platforms, the offering is best characterised as architecturally driven, customisable secondary dwellings with an emphasis on accessible approvals and turnkey selection support.