Client’s Brief

“I’m looking to build a split-level home, double storey at front, single at back, approximately 40 m². I would really like a ramped earth feature wall”.

Budget $1.1m

Location Blairgowrie

Block conditions

• Demolition required

• Three metres of fall rear to front

• Town Planning Required

• Bushfire protection

• Corrosive environment

Design Response

Base Plan Courtyard Design 003

Design Customization

• 3.7m and 3.4m ceiling heights

• Redesign Master Bedroom, WIR, ensuite

• Relocate kitchen, pantry, living, adjacent ensuite.

• Relocate bed 2,3,4 to rear wing

• Relocate bathroom and provide additional WC

• Relocate lounge to rear of home

• Add walk-in linen

  Site Requirements

• Stepped slab design

• Stormwater drainage system

• Retaining walls

Exterior Design

• Colorbond kliplok metal deck roof

• 800mm eaves to North, West, South elevations

• Silvertop Ash shiplap cladding

• 3.6m rammed earth entry feature wall

Client Specifications

• Tasmanian Oak flooring and steps

• 1m Realflame gas fireplace

• 2.4m high silvertop ash clad counterweight garage door

• Additional insulation

• Plaster reveals to windows and doors

• Custom cabinetry design

• Custom sliding doors and windows

• Ducted heating and cooling

• Aluminium flyscreens

  Project Cost $1,126,000