TODD MILLER

Todd Miller is the original creator and owner of Ziegler, a bespoke building, design and lifestyle brand rooted in a family business dating back to the 1980s. Originally a masonry and quarry company in Toowoomba, Ziegler has evolved significantly under Todd's leadership.

Starting work at age 12 in his family's businesses, Todd learned the value of hard work early. His career has been remarkably diverse, from playing professional rugby league with teams like the Cronulla Sharks and Brisbane Broncos to working as a hairdresser and opening his own salon on the Gold Coast.

After an eight-year stint in rugby league, Todd ventured into rugby union and later moved abroad to play in New York and London. It was in London that he met his future wife, Diana. They committed to saving for their future, which saw Todd working various jobs, from construction labor to design work for a high-end beauty spa and the first organic supermarkets, Luscious Organic.

In 2003, Todd and Diana returned to Australia, where Todd completed a mature-age carpentry apprenticeship and began working in residential development with his family’s business, eventually earning his builder's license. In 2013, his vision to build a house from 31 shipping containers realised and featured on Grand Designs Australia, where it received high praise — the episode ranked as one of the most-watched, and Kevin McCloud, of Grand Designs UK, referred to Todd’s container house as 2nd in his all-time Top 10 Australia list!

In mid-2015, Todd and his family relocated to Bangalow, NSW, to open The Newrybar Merchants, a creative hub where Diana had an in-house studio to sell her art. Todd also engaged in designing and refurbishing vintage cars and motorbikes. He was joined by his cousin Ben Quinlan in Ziegler, and together they completed several bespoke builds in the region until they decided to pursue separate passions in 2019.

Following two shoulder reconstructions and spinal fusion surgery, Todd has now shifted his focus to designing houses, collaborating with select builders and mentoring up-and-coming builders in Byron Bay, ensuring his love for design continues to thrive.