Caringbah, Jacaranda Ave by One Up Building

ArchiPro Project Summary - A contemporary transformation of a 1960s cottage into a spacious, light-filled family home, completed in 2017 by One Up Building, showcasing innovative design and meticulous planning for optimal functionality and aesthetics.

Title:: Caringbah, Jacaranda Ave
Builder:: One Up Building
Category:: Residential/; Renovations and Extensions
Completed:: 2017
Building style:: Contemporary
Photographers:: One Up Building

Located in Jacaranda Ave, Caringbah, the project completed in 2017 by One Up Building showcases a stunning example of contemporary architecture fused with practical family living. Co-owner Rick Simmons, alongside his wife Anna, embarked on the challenge of transforming their 1960's three-bedroom cottage into a spacious and light-filled single-level home. With a focus on maintaining generous spaces, good planning, and seamless connections throughout the house, the project achieved a perfect balance between functionality and aesthetics.

Embracing the principles of cost-effective innovation, Rick and his team at One Up Building utilised clever design solutions to achieve the desired level of finish within a limited budget. Living on-site during the majority of the build, Rick gained invaluable insights into the client's perspective, further enhancing the company's commitment to understanding and meeting clients' key objectives from the outset. Through a combination of meticulous planning, smart construction techniques, and attention to detail, the project not only met but exceeded expectations, creating a beautiful space that the Simmons family now calls home.

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Rick Simmons and Scott Somerville have a deep love of building and good design and are passionate about every project they take on.

As co-owner and managing directors of One Up building, Rick and Scott have worked together for over 20 years. They are both licensed builders and carpenters, and the building is in their blood.

Having gained their early experience working alongside their mentors in luxury home construction and management in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, the pair have gone on to build a business with a reputation for exceptional attention to detail, and an ability to realise an architect and client’s vision, without compromising on the design integrity.

Rick’s key role in One Up Building is project management, which involves communicating with clients and stakeholders to ensure the smooth transition between each stage of the project.

Scott is responsible for ensuring each project meets One Up Building’s own rigorous standards for quality and excellence by personally overseeing the selection of all of the materials and inspecting the workmanship at every stage of the project.

Our clientele and reputation have evolved by providing quality, service and reliability. Repeat business and long-standing relationships are testimonials to the dedication we offer.