About
Dawn Architecture embraces a focus on smart, sustainable design and great client outcomes. Providing an intentional and empathetic design approach aimed at cultivating a feeling of lucidity and enduring appeal, skillfully harmonising daring form creation with nuanced adjustments.
Tim Birnie established Dawn Architecture in 2023 forming the basis of a new stage in his career following almost twenty years working across architecture, engineering, and design. His work has included notable commercial projects, new homes, alterations and additions, personal commissions, art and commercial projects.
Tim’s background in engineering and architecture provides a multi-disciplinary approach to his projects allowing Dawn Architecture to embrace a client centric style and explore more challenging and unique projects.
Recognition
2025 ArchitectureAU Award for Social Impact Award - Shortlisted - Murran First Nations Business Retails and Arts Hub
2025 Victorian Architecture Awards: Shortlisted for the Interior Architecture Award - Murran First Nations Business Retails and Arts Hub
2024 IDEA Awards: WINNER The Mark Robinson Community Award - Murran First Nations Business Retails and Arts Hub
2024 IDEA Awards: Shortlisted The Mark Robinson Community Award - Murran First Nations Business Retails and Arts Hub
2024 Victorian Premier's Design Awards: Finalist in the Architectural Design Category - Murran First Nations Business Retails and Arts Hub
2024 Victorian Architecture Awards: Shortlisted for the Commercial Architecture Award - Murran First Nations Business Retails and Arts Hub
2024 Victorian Architecture Awards: Shortlisted for the Regional Prize (VIC) Award - Murran First Nations Business Retails and Arts Hub
2024 Victorian Architecture Awards: Shortlisted for the EmAGN Project Award - Murran First Nations Business Retails and Arts Hub
Media
2025 Architecture Australia Issue 4 - Murran First Nations Business Retails and Arts Hub
2024 Inside Issue 120 - Murran First Nations Business Retails and Arts Hub
2024 Inside Issue 119 - Murran First Nations Business Retails and Arts Hub
2024 Architect Victoria Awards Issue Edition 1 / 2024 - Murran First Nations Business Retails and Arts Hub
Credentials
Dawn Architecture: Director - Tim Birnie
Master of Architecture (Design), Deakin University
Bachelor of Construction Management, Deakin University
Bachelor of Design (Architecture), Deakin University
Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) - 1st Class Hons, Deakin University
Registered Architect ARBV Member
Australian Institute of Architects Member
ABN 69 892 710 030