The customer brief
The customer was seeking to develop a duplex that would stand apart from more standard symmetrical designs, with a focus on creating homes that felt unique and highly liveable.
Key priorities included:
- Avoiding a rigid, repetitive duplex design
- Creating a more distinctive street presence
- Delivering homes that feel unique yet cohesive
- Maintaining strong functionality and market appeal
- Incorporating outdoor connection and natural light
ZAC design response
- Moved away from strict symmetry to create a more varied and individualised duplex design
- Introduced articulated facade elements to differentiate each residence
- Maintained a cohesive architectural language across both homes
- Positioned living areas to maximise connection to outdoor spaces
- Incorporated upper-level balconies to enhance light and liveability
- Balanced design expression with practical, functional planning
The design outcome
This project is about refinement.
Rather than relying on repetition, the design introduces subtle variation to create a more relaxed and considered architectural outcome. Each home feels distinct, yet the overall composition remains balanced and cohesive.
Internally, the planning is straightforward and highly functional, allowing the design expression to sit comfortably over a well-resolved layout. Spaces feel intuitive, with a strong connection between living areas and the outdoors.
It’s a duplex that demonstrates how thoughtful design decisions – even small ones – can elevate everyday living in a meaningful way.
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