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Merealba House

Merealba House

Distinct Innovations

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For this project, our goal was to design a home that captures the appeal of the modern project home market while bringing the individuality and charm of a custom-built home. Read more
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Custom home on a sloping Lake Macquarie site, designed around mine subsidence, BAL-29 bushfire requirements and complex terrain.

For this project, our goal was to design a home that captures the appeal of the modern project home market while bringing the individuality and charm of a custom-built home. By incorporating carefully considered exterior features, we created a design that stands out in the Newcastle residential design scene.

Designed for First and Second-Home Buyers

This home was developed for a property developer working with a tight budget in a subdivision aimed at first-home buyers and second-home buyers in Newcastle’s mid-north coast area. Our focus was on delivering a design that balances cost-efficiency with style, functionality, and long-term livability.

Expertly Navigating Site Challenges

The site presented several challenges, including a sloping block in a bushfire-prone BAL 29 area and considerations for mine subsidence. As experienced building designers in Newcastle and NSW, we carefully planned the design to meet compliance requirements while creating a safe, practical, and visually striking home.

A Trusted Partnership in Custom Home Design

This was our fifth project with this developer and their family, reflecting a partnership built on trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence. Each project allows us to combine creativity with practical solutions, delivering homes that consistently exceed expectations.

Completed
2024
Price range
$0.5m - $1m
Building style
Contemporary
Client
Private
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“Having had no experience in the building game, Luke made us feel confident to move forward with our project from our first meeting. We engaged Luke to design a contemporary addition to our heritage listed house and the outcome is an outstanding, light-filled modern extension that functions incredibly well for our family! He managed to add significant new floor space without compromising the front external appearance to meet the heritage requirements. Luke was able to listen and understand our needs, he was clear, always punctual, very professional and easy to communicate with. We love living in our new home and our guests love to be entertained here! thank you Luke Sia - Strathfield House”

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