The customer brief
The customer was looking to maximise the potential of their Five Dock site through a duplex development that balanced build efficiency with strong resale appeal.
Key priorities included:
- Delivering two well-proportioned, functional homes
- Maintaining cost efficiency through a rational, repeatable design
- Achieving a clean, contemporary street presence
- Ensuring layouts would appeal to a broad buyer market
- Minimising design complexity while maintaining quality outcomes
ZAC design response
- Developed a symmetrical duplex layout to optimise efficiency and construction simplicity
- Prioritised clear zoning to create highly functional, easy-to-live-in homes
- Positioned living areas to maximise usability and connection to outdoor spaces
- Designed upper-level accommodation with strong privacy and logical flow
- Delivered a cohesive, balanced facade using repetition and proportion
- Focused on buildability and cost efficiency without compromising design quality
The design outcome
This project is defined by discipline.
Rather than introducing unnecessary complexity, the design leans into clarity – creating homes that are efficient, functional and highly adaptable. Every decision supports usability, from the straightforward circulation to the balanced proportions of each space.
The symmetry of the design brings a sense of order, both internally and externally. From the street, the homes read as a cohesive whole, while still providing clear identity for each residence.
It’s a reminder that good design isn’t always about doing more – it’s about doing the fundamentals exceptionally well.
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