The customer brief
The customer was looking to build a duplex that was efficient and made sense commercially, but didn’t want it to feel like a standard project. They wanted the homes to feel practical and easy to live in, with enough flexibility for different lifestyles. They also wanted a clean, contemporary look that would stand out without being over the top.
Key priorities included:
- Functional, easy-to-live-in layouts
- Multiple living areas for flexibility
- Strong street presence and symmetry
- Good indoor–outdoor connection
- Broad market appeal for future value
ZAC design response
- Designed a symmetrical facade for cohesive street appeal
- Delivered efficient mirrored layouts to optimise build and cost
- Incorporated open-plan living with secondary living zones
- Connected living areas to alfresco spaces
- Planned upper level for family functionality and privacy
- Balanced practicality with contemporary design expression
The design outcome
The result is a duplex that balances efficiency with refinement.
By building on a well-proven planning framework and layering in considered design improvements, the project delivers a more elevated outcome without compromising on practicality or buildability.
The inclusion of multiple living areas adds flexibility, allowing the home to adapt to different lifestyles and stages of life.
Externally, the strong symmetry creates a confident and cohesive presence, reinforcing the sense of quality and order.
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