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duallivinghomesmelbourne · 4 years

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Why are dual occupancy display homes gaining Huge Popularity among the Population?

People are always interested in investing in an occupancy which costs them less money. The demand for dual occupancy display homes in Melbourne has increased in the past few years. These buildings provide the residents to enjoy the maximum benefit of a living space without other interference. People who love to live beside their close friends and relatives can invest in such locations. These types of properties help people to be close to their relatives but also help to maintain a private life.

Architects develop stylish, side by side dual occupancy designs to attract a majority of the purchasers. Many people are constructing these structures according to their need. The past decade has seen a huge fluctuation in real estate prices; the growing population and urbanization do not let people reside with their close ones. These properties are one of the best investment zones for the elderly population because they can feel secure in such regions and have companions in their old age.

Generally, there are three types of dual occupancy properties –

Duplex – these properties have the same walls; a single house is divided into two separate residences. Two separate individuals can buy these properties.

Dual occupancies – these structures share the same land but are not attached to a single wall. There are two different houses on a single land.

Dual key property – in these properties, few things are shared between the owner and tenants, like the entrance living room or kitchen. There is a particular section in the property which is reserved for the tenant.

If a person invests in a region developed by renowned builders, they can avail of many benefits. People offer site survey feature, re-establishment feature and soil testing before Building the structure. This in-depth study of the land helps to protect against any further issues. Builders take note from the clients about the design and amenities they expect in their house. People can trust experts and move into a perfectly designed home.

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a1ahomes · 3 years

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A1A Homes Group is an innovative design and build company that offers complete brand new home builds for Sloping blocks, Dual occupancy & Duplex, Sustainable modern contemporary homes, Designer Luxury Homes and Commercial buildings. A1A Homes is proudly 100% Australia operated and we support local suppliers in all facets of build. A1A Homes originally was built with the foundation that homes must be built with true ‘integrity and efficiency’. We have built hundreds of quality custom new homes over the years and strive for transparency and exclusivity. “We want clients to have a exceptional experience when building a brand new home”.

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jeremystrele · 3 years

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Everything You Need To Know About Working With A Landscape Designer

Gardens

by Amelia Barnes

The garden of Chris Cobbett and Jonathan Cebon. Photo – Eve Wilson. Production – Lucy Feagins/The Design Files.

Dear The Design Files,

‘…I hope I am not the only one, but I’d love to read a story about how to work with a landscape designer, including a rough figure on price points. In my mind it’s really expensive, but maybe it’s not as much as I think. When you do run a story like this one…Is it rude to include a guide to what the renovation cost?’

Kirsten

Here at TDF, we get dozens of reader questions like the above asking what exactly is involved with working with a professional garden designer.

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the numerous companies, services (and jargon) on offer, so we reached out to some of our favourite designers to demystify the entire process.

From project costs, to how long it’s going to take, here are your most frequently asked garden design questions, answered!

Phil Withers of Phillip Withers and his team selecting plants at a nursery. Photo – Amelia Stanwix.

The garden of Chris Cobbett and Jonathan Cebon is a central design feature of the whole home. Photo – Eve Wilson. Production – Lucy Feagins/The Design Files.

A neat nook of landscape designer Peter Shaw of Ocean Road Landscaping. Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files.

The legendary Phil Withers! You’ll be safe in his hands. Photo – Amelia Stanwix.

Where do I start?

The only way to start is by contacting a landscape designer, architect, or horticulturalist whose work you admire. You might find them via a simple Google search, Instagram, asking friends for recommendations, or seeking out a designer whose work you’ve seen published. Don’t be intimidated!

‘I think we need to get it out there that designers are approachable; well at least that’s how we believe it should be! We all want to see people basking in their gardens and enjoying connecting to nature,’ says landscape designer and director of Phillip Withers, Phil Withers.

A simple email with a quick description of what you’re hoping to achieve is enough to get the ball rolling.

‘Let them know if it’s a garden makeover, and if it’s part of a renovation or a new build project. If you have any relevant house plans send those, but don’t worry if not… the designer may call you to find out a little more about the project, and book in an onsite consultation. Some designers charge for the initial consultation, some don’t,’ advises landscape designer and Peachy Green founder, Fran Hale.

‘At this meeting, the designer will assess the aspect, conditions and opportunities of the site. Following the consultation, you will receive a written proposal which outlines the design scope, the process throughout the design and construction stages and the fees associated.’

From here, you can decide if you’d like to go ahead with the project.

A Northcote project by Fran Hale of Peachy Green. See the feature here. Photo – Amelia Stanwix.

Fran Hale of Peachy Green visiting one of her projects. Photo – Amelia Stanwix for The Design Files.

A range of services are included when you engage a landscape professional, it all depends on your brief and budget! Photo – Amelia Stanwix for The Design Files.

A Peachy Green project. Photo – Sarah Pannell.

What services will the landscape designer provide?

Most landscape designers are responsible for creating your entire outdoor area including planted areas, paving, pools, and play areas.

The exact list of services and the process differs from designer to designer, but Fran provides the following as guide of what’s included:

– Concept design (the dreams, the visions, the invention stage – where detailed drawings to illustrate the design proposal are prepared)

– Design development and documentation (where the designer fine tunes the concept, etches out the details, selects materials, and creates construction plans)

– Town planning (preparation and submission of all plans to governing bodies for any permits required)

– Tendering (where the designer seeks out the best sub-contractors for things like paving, and construction of any built elements, and compiles their quotes)

– Construction management (ensuring everything is delivered as promised and quoted)

– Furnishing (shopping for furniture, pots, art, barbecues and light fittings)

– Maintenance plan (a guide for the ongoing maintenance of your garden)

This Californian-style courtyard in Sydney by Garden Life is proof that no project is too small for a landscape designer. Photo – Nicholas Watt.

See the full feature here. Photo – Nicholas Watt.

This leafy North Fitzroy garden created by Amanda Oliver Gardens is another of small but abundant design! Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files.

See the original feature here. Photo – Caitlin Mills for The Design Files.

My garden is pretty small… Is that a problem?

The short answer is no, however, it’s important to note that a small garden doesn’t necessarily equate to a small job in the designer’s eyes.

‘I often use the coffee table analogy – it still has four corners and four legs which all take the same amount of time to make as a dining table, there’s just a little less material involved,’ says Garden Life founder and director, Richard Unsworth.

Small gardens can also sometimes throw up additional challenges that can drive up the cost, such as access difficulties, or overshadowing from surrounding urban buildings.

If your space is very small and has minimal built elements, plant styling can be a more cost effective solution than establishing a whole new garden.

‘There’s now a plethora of choice when it comes to pot selection – lightweight, slimline troughs, and tall narrow planters to maximise floor space. Keep material selection to a minimum – don’t overdesign the space,’ says Richard. ‘Avoid using small elements just because you have a small garden – play with scale to help the space appear visually larger.’

Anastasia Elias has a home garden like no other! Photo – Amelia Stanwix for The Design Files

Despite being a green thumb herself, Anastasia worked with a landscape designer to achieve her vision. Photo – Amelia Stanwix for The Design Files

Bespoke Landscapes were the perfect collaborators to realise Anastasia’s design, helping her with structural requirements and keeping the vision within reach. Photo – Amelia Stanwix for The Design Files

Katy Svalbe of Svalbe & Co. worked closely with her green thumb clients to create this lush and wild-looking Redfern backyard. Photo – Nicholas Watt.

Working with a landscape designer is an intimate process. Many pros cite their great relationship with their clients (plus a shared passion for nature) as they key to the project’s success! Photo – Nicholas Watt.

How much is this going to cost?

Landscape design is a major addition to any home often involving multiple trades (in addition to the designer), and taking several months to complete.

With that in mind, the Sydney and Melbourne-based designers we spoke to said ground-up projects tend to start at a minimum $40,000 for the full scope of works (design, labour and materials).

Elements that drive up the price include pools (landscape architect and director of Svalbe & Co, Katy Svalbe, says anything larger than a plunge pool typically adds an easy $100,000+ to the budget), uneven sites, and complex site access.

Richard explains, ‘It’s very hard to give generalised budgets, and it all depends on the scope of works, but in confined gardens where we need to create new flooring, walling, as well as planting, lighting, an integrated barbecue, seating, etc, it’s not hard to spend between $100,000 to $150,000.’

Some designers calculate their fee as a percentage of the total build cost (typically between 6-15%). Others like founder and principal of Kathleen Murphy Landscape Design, Kathleen Murphy, charge by the hour.

Here’s a breakdown of project costs for the full scope of works (design, labour and materials) from Katy, based on her experience creating residential gardens Sydney:

– Courtyard or garden accompanying a modest-sized cottage, duplex or terrace: $40,000-$70,000

– Total refurbishment of a garden or courtyard and upper-level balconies around an existing residence (including modifying an existing pool): $120,000-$250,000

– New gardens, paving and deck accompanying a new freestanding house (flat site with no pool): $250,000+

– New gardens, paving and deck accompanying a new freestanding house (sloping site with pool, terracing and pergola and more): $450,000+

Even if you’re working with a lower budget, it’s still worth reaching out to a designer and asking what’s achievable.

How long is it going to take?

According to Katy, if the project is relatively simple; your preferred designer, builder and landscaper are available; plants are in stock; and no development approvals are required, the process can be as quick as four to six months. Where development approvals are required, a minimum 12 month timeframe is more realistic.

When the plants in your garden will start establishing themselves is another question, and depends on what existing plants were used, the soil preparation, the size of newly-installed plants, the time of year installation occurred (autumn is best, says Katy), the irrigation system, and degree of ongoing maintenance.

‘From my experience, newly-installed gardens generally find their feet 12 months after installation, but tend not to feel ‘full’ or be anywhere near fulfilling our vision for them until they are at least two to three years old,’ Katy says.

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Melbourne Houses: Victoria Properties

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24 Feb 2021 Over Pool House, Hawthorn, Victoria Design: Jane Riddell Architects photograph : Tess Kelly New House in Hawthorn Over Pool House was designed to allow for contemporary family life to play out beyond the formal front rooms of an existing Victorian house. The pool sits at the threshold between old and new built form and provides the element of surprise as one moves between the two distinct parts of the house.

21 Feb 2021 Powell Street House, South Yarra Design: Robert Simeoni Architects photograph : Derek Swalwell Powell Street House, South Yarra The existing 1930s duplex on a compact site in South Yarra comprised a ground floor and first floor apartment, each with its own external access. The owners wished to unite these two dwellings to form a single residence.

16 Feb 2021 130 Lonsdale Street

4 Feb 2021 Gold Street Residence

24 Jan 2021 Kardella Street Residence, East Malvern

8 Jan 2021 Markham Residence, Brunswick Design: Preston Lane Architects photo : Dylan James Markham Residence The Markham Residence is a significant heritage renovation to an existing unliveable house in Brunswick, Victoria. The client’s brief for this project called for a four-bedroom house with two living areas as well as off street parking via a rear lane.

20 Dec 2020 Little Creatures Brewery, South Geelong

20 Dec 2020 Greeves Street House, Fitzroy

2 Dec 2020 Beaumaris Re-Modern

30 Oct 2020 Cross-Stitch House Design: FMD Architects photo : Peter Bennetts Cross-Stitch House The brief for this new property in Victoria was to create new Living spaces, relocate the kitchen and bathroom and improve access to natural light. The functional requirements of the client were simple. The only particular requirement was to find a place in the design for 3 tapestries that her mother had made.

13 Oct 2020 Paperback House

30 Sep 2020 Ruxton Rise Residence

25 Sep 2020 Split House

21 Sep 2020 York Street Residence

21 Sep 2020 Small Grand Apartment

17 Sep 2020 Apartment 302, Sargood House

16 Sep 2020 Feng Shui House, North Melbourne

11 Sep 2020 Abode318 Apartments

7 Sep 2020 Malvern Garden House

1 Sep 2020 Colour Shingle House in North Melbourne

post updated 29 Aug 2020 Cloud House, North Fitzroy Architect: McBride Charles Ryan photo : John Gollings Cloud House North Fitzroy The Cloud House is an addition and renovation to a double-fronted Edwardian house in Fitzroy North.

24 Aug 2020 Gable House

20 Aug 2020 Piccolo House in South Melbourne

17 Aug 2020 Balnarring Beach House, Victoria

13 Aug 2020 Albert Park Residence Architecture: Kestie Lane Studio photograph : Peter Clarke Albert Park Residence The single fronted Victorian cottage was completely transformed from a dark and dis-functional residence to a light filled, highly detailed and functional home to suit the beautiful bayside location and lifestyle.

24 July 2020 Wildcoast House in Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria Design: FGR Architects photograph : Peter Bennetts Wildcoast House in Portsea, Victoria FGR Architects has brought the best of simple, minimalist design to Wildcoast Road, Portsea, by creating a rectangular module home that effortlessly stands out amongst the establishment. The design is meticulous and considerate where upon first look, the family residence appears to be floating, as it sits perched on a crest.

27 Jul 2020 Hill House in Richmond

27 Jul 2020 Wildcoast House

10 Mar 2020 Daylesford 1863, Daylesford, Victoria, Australia Architecture: Moloney Architects photograph : Ben Hosking New House in Daylesford, Victoria Conceived as a home in three parts, this new residence consists of a restored heritage home, a contemporary pavilion extension, and a linkway that invites us to stop and dwell.

23 Feb 2020 Olinda House Architects: BENT Architecture photograph © Tatjana Plitt Olinda House in Melbourne, Victoria This new residence in Victoria is the result of a love story between the owners and their site. Designed for vets and keen gardeners, Matt and Leanne, the home brings the outdoors in and means their daily lives are immersed in greenery.

7 Feb 2020 Bluff House, Hawthorn East Design: NTF Architecture photograph : Dave Kulesza Bluff House in Hawthorn East This property client’s brief called for an open plan home, with generous living spaces on both the ground and first floor. The original floor plan showed restraints in the functionality of day-to-day living, so NTF Architecture wanted to create a family home where easy living was acquired.

30 Jan 2020 Canterbury Road Apartments, Surrey Hills Architects: Elenberg Fraser image : Pointilism Canterbury Road Apartments in Surrey Hills Located in leafy Surrey Hills, these suburban luxury residences along Canterbury Road visually extend to the lush landscape of Surrey Gardens.

21 Jan 2020 Sargood Street House, Toorak Design: Megowan Architectural photograph : Elise Scott Sargood Street House in Toorak A total overhaul of renovations and extensions to an existing Art Deco home in Toorak. No surface was left untouched.

11 Jan 2020 Turn House, Fitzroy North, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Design: Rebecca Naughtin Architect photograph : Daniel Fuge House Extension in Fitzroy North This is a small, single storey extension to an existing single fronted Victorian residence in North Fitzroy.

11 Jan 2020 Mid-Century Revival Residence Design: Detail 9 Architects Pty Ltd photograph : Matthew Forbes Mid-Century Revival Residence Collaboration is key to any successful outcome, so taking on this residential project was a great opportunity to partner with Secret Design Studio, Balwyn Builders and some fantastic clients.

6 Jan 2020 A House for All Seasons, Cremorne, inner suburb of Melbourne, City of Yarra, Australia Design: POLY STUDIO photo : Tatjana Plitt A House for All Seasons in Cremorne A contemporary house designed for the evolving needs of a young family within the context of a heritage streetscape in inner-city Melbourne.

5 Jan 2020 Roseberry Street House, Hawthorn East Design: Chan Architecture Pty Ltd photo : Tatjana Plitt Roseberry Street House Extension in Hawthorn East, VIC This new property project was a rear and upstairs extension to a double fronted Victorian terrace house in Hawthorn East. The brief was to retain the character of the period home at the front of the house and design a spacious, light-filled modern extension to the rear.

12 Dec 2019 Albert Park House Extension Architecture: Modscape photograph : John Madden Albert Park House Extension near Melbourne, Vic Inspired by their client’s brief for a minimalist, tranquil residence hidden away from the surrounding city, this architecture studio worked with the existing structure and added a new extension that would increase the amount of natural light and fresh air entering the house and provide an open living area with an intimate master retreat above.

4 Dec 2019 Swedish Summer House Architecture and Interior Design: Hindley & Co photograph : Greg Elms Swedish Summer House Elsternwick Hindley & Co are feeling the envisioned simpatico with the Yakisugi charred cladding on the Swedish Summer House style addition and garden studio.

24 Nov 2019 Hawthorn East House

20 Nov 2019 JP Courtyard House

6 Nov 2019 Studio Garage in Melbourne, House Extension

5 Nov 2019 Oak Grove Residence in East Malvern, Victoria

29 Oct 2019 Nightingale 2.0 Apartments

26 Oct 2019 House in the Woods, Donvale

28 Sep 2019 Connect Six House Design: Whiting Architects in collaboration with Fisher & Paykel photograph : Shannon McGrath Connect Six House This unique space is bursting with contemporary design that skilfully preserves the history of the existing Edwardian home, originally built in 1915.

26 Sep 2019 Elmhurst House in Kew

21 May 2019 Mullum Creek House in Donvale, Victoria

20 May 2019 Moat’s Corner

25 Mar 2019 Brace House, Albert Park Design: Finnis Architects photograph : Tom Roe Photography Brace House in Albert Park The property was a process of retaining and celebrating the existing architectural language of a double fronted Victorian terrace whilst transforming the remainder of the dwelling into an adaptable, contemporary, modern family home.

24 Mar 2019 Yarrbat Ave House, Balwyn Architects: K2LD photograph : Jeremy Wright Contemporary House in Balwyn The property design for was heavily inspired by the site, with its large oak trees on Yarrbat Avenue coupled with the open view out to the Dandenong Ranges.

21 Mar 2019 St Andrews Beach House, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria Design: Austin Maynard Architects St Andrews Beach House on the Mornington Peninsula

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7 Mar 2019 Richmond Terrace Architects: Robert Nichol & sons photograph : Lillie thompson Richmond Terrace Property This home rebuild retained only the front and rear walls of the residential building – and a substantial waffle slab cement ceiling – the previous interior, which was confusing and over-constructed, was completely removed.

4 Feb 2019 Tree House, Kew Design: Andrew Child Architecture photo : Rhiannon Slatter Tree House in Kew Property upgrade of dark middle suburban Californian Bungalow into a light, modern 3 bedroom + study residence protecting a lovely cluster of huge trees in the backyard.

30 Jan 2019 Arrow House, Footscray, Victoria Design: Mark Lam Architect photo : Sarah Louise Arrow House in Footscray A renovation and extension to a Victorian weatherboard house in this inner Western Melbourne suburb, transforming the existing dilapidated double-fronted Victorian residence into an airy new home.

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Vaastu Designers is a residential design company based in Melbourne, Australia, that specializes in creating homes that align with the principles of Vaastu Shastra. While they may not be specifically focused on being Duplex Home Builders in Melbourne, they can still provide valuable design expertise and insights for those looking to build a duplex home in the area.

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Explore the lucrative world of Dual Occupancy Homes In Melbourne and discover how this smart investment strategy can provide both short-term rental income and long-term capital appreciation.

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Essential to choose the right builder for the custom home building

To develop the home with the custom home process and if it is in multiple units range then the planning is double. When the planning one of these developments you need the right custom home builders in Melbourne company or you can go for the especially multi-unit builders Melbourne company. RYCON Building Group is one the best and reputed company that can provide both services, whether it is townhouses to build or it duplexes. Like other single houses, and multi-unit structures have multiple kitchens and bathrooms, and complicated weight distribution and support needs, along with other requirements we provide these all. As per the need and it is necessary to have the right builder we are fit in this category. In addition, there is something that can go wrong with the developments of multiple units as well as custom home when you make the mistake of hiring the wrong builder. One of the biggest mistakes that owners make when selecting a custom home builder is not doing their RESEARCH. It is also very important to read the contract paper and also the specification of your care. It tells you what is included in the home and what should be not, and with the help of our builders' team, you can solve any problems during this process.

Now, why you should go for the right professional builder?

When you make the big decision to build instead of buying your next home, you will discover that you now have an even more important decision to make: which builder do you choose? There are so many builders throughout the Australia country who can build the house of your dreams for you, but selecting one of them for your home is not a one-size-fits-all decision Because As you know that… “Building a custom house is the most important and expensive decision and you don’t want to regret it.”

If you choose other builder company not us, and they are wrong then what you will face in the future?

Face the problem of plumbing and wiring The wiring and plumbing will fail constantly when you choose the wrong builder is working on the development of several units. When the wiring is not in accordance with the load requirements, you may face the, short-circuit and cause a fire and cause other problems. The plumbing will filter freely if it is not installed correctly. See the signs of the poor construction With the wrong builder at the tiller, your custom home development may have very visible signs of poor construction. Just like the care work, not good design, not proper gutter and many more things. They will fail to finish the project There are unethical builders who will take all your money to start a job just to not finish it. Next, you will have to start over with a new one. Ending line, For the more things that can go wrong in the future, in custom home builders Melbourne choice, we will answer you if you need our help. This is not easy to judge and it is a very specific project as well. Source: What can go wrong when you choose the wrong builder? Read the full article

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