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editor’s letter

Custom home builders are perfect for those looking for something exclusive or individual — or those with a tricky site. Typically, a custom home builder offers a high level of consultation, not just during construction but from design concept stage onwards. Most custom builders will provide a one-stop service, whether in-house or by way of professional partners, with the goal of delivering something bespoke. To help you get the most out of the experience, we look at the myriad benefits of a custom build and how the process works. Next we explore some of the latest trends in alfresco design. Every new home built in Victoria, whether it’s by a custom or volume home builder, now includes at least one alfresco living zone, so we talk to the experts and…

editor’s letter

Bespoke building

It could be you have a tricky site requiring a bespoke building solution or a family with very particular needs. It might be that you have built up a bit of equity over the years and the time is right to build a forever home that will cater to your every whim and see you through any changes the future might bring. Whatever the reason you decide to choose a custom build, it represents a major investment, but one that can bring great financial and lifestyle rewards. “A custom builder constructs one-of-a-kind homes that are specifically designed to your specifications,” explains John Ugarkovic, Director of Buildcraft Constructions. “In our case, we also offer a full design service, providing a high level of integration. We look after it all — design,…

Bespoke building

The great outdoors

It doesn’t really matter whether the summer sun is in full force or the chill of winter is in the air, chances are you’ll be looking to your outdoor spaces when you want to entertain. A covered deck, terrace or pergola attached to the back of your house might be all you need, or you might prefer a well-appointed, fully-equipped outdoor room with a built-in kitchen and separate zones for cooking, dining and lounging. You might also want a swimming pool — great for keeping the kids entertained and a boon when hosting summer soirees. But you mustn’t forget about the landscaping. An alfresco entertaining area that looks out over nothing more than a sea of patchy lawn or a bland expanse of paving is a very sad sight indeed.…

The great outdoors

Make a statement

What is it that gives a home the wow factor? It’s often the unexpected, the thought-provoking concepts or designs that challenge contemporary design cultures, it’s pushing the boundaries of convention and embracing the freedoms of individuality. A wow factor element can be a focal point; it can set the mood of the space, whether it’s tranquil, vibrant, whimsical, refined or raucous. Or it can be a single element that steals the show — a soft textured rug, beautiful statuesque art, or an ornate light fitting. Every home needs an element that gives it an undeniable talking point, whether that’s a bold mural that dominates a wall, a stunning tile in a bathroom, a kitchen bench that’s a unique piece of art, or striking external architectural features. Italian architect Renzo Piano…

Make a statement

Victorian homes

Victoria is home to many of this country’s most respected, accomplished and pre-eminent home builders, designers and architects. Whether you choose to construct your home on the coast, in the country, close to a city or in one of the many burgeoning suburbs, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to innovative home design and high-quality home builders. Over the following pages you’ll find a showcase of thoughtfully designed, expertly built homes that run the gamut from family-friendly one- and two-storey homes of both contemporary and traditional style, to luxury custom-built abodes offering an unparalled lifestyle experience and unique holiday homes with modern, open-plan interiors.…

Victorian homes

Victoria’s finest

The HIA-CSR Victorian Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards acknowledge the talent of designers, builders and building companies who plan and construct quality new housing, renovations and more. As in previous years, the winners of the 2019 awards exemplified the highest level of craftsmanship. The HIA-CSR Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards are open to all members of the HIA. Projects are judged on a range of specific criteria, including quality of workmanship, design effectiveness, visual appeal, innovation, environmental sustainability and market relevance. In 2019, Visioneer Builders took out the HIACSR Victorian Home of the Year award for a spectacular project in Melbourne’s inner suburbs. This was the second year running the company won the prestigious award. “The Housing Industry Association would like to congratulate all winners and finalists,” says…

Victoria’s finest

Best of the best

Every year, the Master Builders Victoria Excellence in Housing Awards recognise and showcase the very best design and construction projects from around the state. “The builders and projects we honoured in 2019 are central to telling the story of Victoria, as our population growth is the quickest in the nation,” says Rebecca Casson, Master Builders Victoria CEO. “Our members consistently meet the enormous demand for housing, with craftsmanship and professionalism that distinguishes them as the best in our state.” In 2019, Larkin and Drought Builders Pty Ltd received dual awards for Master Builder of the Year and Regional Residential Builder of the Year for a Barwon Heads home that features concrete walls contrasted with American oak as the primary architectural feature. “One of the most compelling aspects of this home…

Best of the best

Custom-built homes

For future homeowners who know exactly what they want, there really is no substitute for a custom-built abode. Finding a reputable builder is the first, and perhaps most important, step on the journey towards creating your dream home — one designed with your lifestyle needs, sense of style and location in mind. A custom builder will guide you through every stage, from design to construction, and will work towards turning your dreams into reality. To streamline the process, a custom builder can also coordinate and manage the whole project to ensure everything stays on track and the end result lives up to expectations.…

Custom-built homes

This truly impressive home is a testament to the creativity of the designer and the construction expertise of the builder. Having had a design drawn up the clients, business owners with two children, began their quest for a custom builder who had the requisite experience and skill to deliver their dream, two-storey home. Their search led them straight to Charlie Abdul Ahad, Director of Oscar George Projects. “The clients were looking for a quality build and given the home featured several unique and distinctive elements, such as irregular window shapes, a curved roof element and a large void running through the centre of the house, they wanted to be sure they were in safe hands. They did their research, asked around and word-of-mouth led them to us,” says Charlie. “They…

Custom home builders specialise in building one-off designs for their clients. They build homes designed exclusively for the client and their unique block of land and this tailored, individualised approach ensures the finished home is a perfect fit with the client’s lifestyle needs, aesthetic preferences and the topography of the site. In this case, Young Homes designed and built an impressive home for a newly married couple, one that gives them the modern lifestyle they want and sits comfortably on their corner block in the Sydney suburb of Bella Vista. Having had family members who had recently built with Young Homes and enjoyed the experience, the couple arranged an initial consultation. Explains Dean Young, Director of Young Homes, “They had some very clear goals which we were able to refine…

Embracing nature

For the owners of this contemporary custom-built abode, the location in the outer Melbourne suburb of Templestowe was ideal. Not only was there parkland on the other side of the road, the Yarra River was close by, making this a lovely natural setting for a forever family home. Moreover, it was close to schools and amenities, which was perfect for this professional couple and their two teenage children. The couple turned to Busby Homes to design and build their home. Having driven past the Busby Homes Design Centre in Fairfield on multiple occasions, when they started to think about building a custom home they made an appointment to sit down and have a conversation with one of Busby Homes’ design consultants. “They wanted a practical home design to suit their…

Embracing nature

Featuring a clean, modern interior and a character-filled Federation-style exterior, this split-level family home fits hand-in-glove with the existing streetscape. Blackburn, an established suburb east of Melbourne, is known for its historic areas and beautiful period architecture so the family wanted to ensure their custom-built home would look right at home. “The clients were a professional couple with a teenage son. They wanted a classic Federation exterior that blended with the unique streetscape while the interior needed to be contemporary with a floor plan that would cater for the way the modern family likes to live,” explains Mark Brown, Busby Homes’ Senior Designer. “They found us online and after browsing our website, they were impressed by the wide variety of styles shown, in particular our custom-built weatherboard homes.” The initial…

What do you do when you’ve outgrown your home? Do you sell up and buy somewhere else, renovate or extend, or demolish the family home and build a new one in its place, as was the case here? “This knockdown-rebuild project was for a working family of four and while the home stands out among the older houses in the street, the clients have always lived on this block and were very happy in the area,” explains Andy Gibbs, Manager of Durastyle Homes. “That said, they had outgrown their small, single-storey, three-bedroom home and wanted a larger forever family home. “The family found their way to us thanks to a glowing recommendation from a previous client and their brief was clear. They wanted open-plan living, spacious bedrooms, an office, a…

For those seeking the ultimate multigenerational living solution, building a duplex has become a popular choice. This way, each generation lives side by side but with total independence. Building a duplex can also be a very canny investment, increasing the property’s eventual resale value or providing the opportunity to earn some rental income. It was the investment potential that appealed to the co-owners of this duplex in Doncaster East, a popular suburb in Melbourne’s north-east. “This was a development in which two couples invested — one couple has two children, the others are newlyweds,” explains Peter Fanous, Managing Director of Perpetual Projects. “The clients wanted to generate wealth through property development but did not have the time or the expertise to get this underway so they came to us. “The…

Kit & modular homes

Kit, modular and prefabricated homes, available in myriad styles, offer a raft of practical solutions to a diverse range of building challenges. Kit and modular homes are also a sensible option for those faced with a restricted timeframe for building. With a modular home-build, for example, the bulk of the construction process takes place off-site in the factory after which the modules are delivered straight to your land for connection. With a kit home, components are also delivered to your site and various elements, such as trusses, are prefabricated. Modular and kit homes can be a cheaper alternative to building a home in the traditional manner. They both provide a high level of quality control, offer a more sustainable way of building and homes are available in an array of…

Kit & modular homes

Charm of yesteryear

Harkaway Homes was born 33 years ago in the outer Melbourne suburb of Harkaway. Since then, many Harkaway homes have been built in and around the area, with the latest being this stunning, Weathertex-clad abode from the Victorian Homestead range. When the owners, Matt McNiece and his wife Sheree began their journey, they knew precisely what they wanted in their next family home. “We wanted to build a traditional homestead-style house and after having quickly found our way to Harkaway Homes, we didn’t look much further because their homes exactly captured the essence of what we wanted to create,” explains Matt. “We looked at all the ranges on offer and kept coming back to the Victorian Homestead for the profile, gables and verandah. This range offered a wrap-around verandah which…

Charm of yesteryear

Minimalist style

If you dream of a modern, architectural modular home, the Contempo will not disappoint. Its clean cubist lines, ultra-high ceilings and sophisticated texture choices will appeal to those who favour minimalist style and maximum liveability. “The unique contemporary design sets this chic home apart from traditional modular homes. An example of this is the earthy, neutral colour palette enhanced by the sheer-draped high windows. If you like to be on-trend, you’ll love the Contempo,” says Stuart Light, Manor’s Senior Design Consultant. “Here, the Contempo facade and style is featured on the Mono 15, which is one of our smaller designs. However, our Contempo style can be applied to any of our homes, including our large, open-plan four- and five-bedroom designs.” With the Contempo, it’s the detail that matters. This can…

Minimalist style

Products & services

Whether building or renovating a home, it’s important to remember that using the right products and service providers is essential if you want a quality abode that will last you through the years. The foundations upon which your home is built, the insulation you use in the walls, the materials you choose for your roof and the expertise of the consultants who assess your home’s energy efficiency — these are all critical factors. You need to conduct thorough research, shop around and use only reputable suppliers and service providers.…

Products & services

Create peace in your home

As your children grow, their interests and needs change and these changes can dramatically affect the level of noise within your home. This can be a real concern between different age groups. Imagine trying to settle your youngest into bed when there’s a battle going on in the next room. Without proper acoustic treatment of the walls in between, the harmony in your new home is quickly going to be disturbed. Most new homebuyers place a higher level of importance on the layout of their home and the aesthetic aspects before considering acoustic comfort, which is by far the most poorly understood type of comfort in a new home. When noise levels increase, so do stress levels and that’s something that no one wants. The benefits of planning for better…

Create peace in your home

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