Being our fourth project on this tight one-way street, and the first positioned on a corner opposite a major arterial road, this site required heightened coordination. With limited street access and constrained material drop zones, careful planning was essential to keep the build flowing. Early engagement with the architect, consultants, and key subcontractors helped refine sequencing and mitigate risk. Through a mix of value engineering and site-specific planning, we ensured the design could be delivered with minimal disruption to the neighbours, and to the busy surrounding street network.

Early works required surgical precision. With no off-street parking and limited access on a one-way street, demolition was staged and coordinated to maintain site safety and retain the existing perimeter walls. Structural bracing supported elements to be kept, while hazardous materials were safely removed and salvageable bricks, timber, and fittings were stored for reuse. The new concrete slab was poured between the original walls, anchoring the future works with minimal tolerance and maximum control.

A complex double brick build supported internally by a timber structure with zero tolerance demands. Recycled blackbutt was used throughout, particularly where structure remained exposed and aligned with full-height openings. The perimeter walls and sections of the slab were retained, requiring careful integration between new and existing elements. Temporary propping was used to support the upper floor during framing, while recycled brickwork was reintroduced with precision across the new form.

The envelope balances performance, texture, and restraint. Bagged recycled brickwork grounds the house in its heritage context, while fibre cement cladding lines the courtyard-facing elevations. High-performance membranes, insulation, and detailing deliver thermal performance and airtightness. Recycled Australian hardwood doors and windows, all double glazed, deliver thermal performance and character, with crisp alignments and refined interfaces ensuring precision throughout

Every interior detail was carefully resolved, with concealed services, integrated systems, and refined finishes throughout. Hydronic heating was embedded into the ground floor slab, and mechanical systems discreetly concealed. High detailed recycled Blackbutt were used consistently, from doors to joinery, furniture, structure, and ceilings, showcasing material and craft. Ceiling battening was executed to tight tolerances, aligning seamlessly across folds, junctions, and transitions.

Our involvement didn’t end at handover. We’ve continued to support the client through seasonal maintenance, fine-tuning details, and ongoing care of materials. From timber oiling to small service callouts and custom additions, we help keep the home functioning beautifully.