DWELLING TYPES

Modern granny flat small secondary dwelling with an outdoor patio, deck, and garden featuring a stone pathway, trees, and plants under a blue sky.

NOOK

Small secondary dwelling

(ie. “granny flats”)

up to 60m2

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1 Bedroom

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Ensuite/WIR

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Living/dining/kitchen

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Laundry cpd

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Our small secondary dwellings (SSD’s) are custom-designed, permanent structures that blend seamlessly with your existing home. Unlike 'off-the-shelf' or flat-pack options, they offer tailored quality and architectural refinement.

Modern rear townhouse with white walls, large windows, and landscape plants in front, surrounded by green trees, under a partly cloudy blue sky.

NEST

Single level detached secondary dwelling

to rear or side of property

80-110m2

1-2 Bedrooms

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1-2 Ensuites

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Living/dining/kitchen

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Laundry

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Study nook

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Requires town planning approval for subdivision including parking and driveway access (compliance with clause 55).

ELEVATE

Two storey detached secondary dwelling

to rear or side of property

125-145m2

3 Bedrooms

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WIR/ensuite

Line drawing of a bathroom sink with a cabinet below

1 Bathroom

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Living/dining/kitchen

Outline of a green sofa with two cushions on a flat surface.

Laundry

Line drawing of a washing machine with control panel at the top and circular door in the center.

2nd living/study area

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Requires town planning approval for subdivision including parking and driveway access (compliance with clause 55).

Modern townhouses with a flat roof, wooden paneling, and large windows, surrounded by a wooden fence and greenery, with a parked car and a woman walking nearby.

TWIN or TANDEM

Side by side or front and rear townhouses

full redevelopment of property

3-4 Bedrooms

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Our designs typically include 3-4 bedroom townhouses designed to maximise northerly orientation and connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. Speak to us about these more bespoke offerings.

FLOOR PLAN LAYOUTS

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LAYOUT 1

Ideal for a more square site, this layout can be configured for all dwelling types with the following floor areas:

1. NOOK: 60m2

2. NEST: 80-100m2

3. ELEVATE: 126m2

Top view of a modern building with a large solar panel array on the roof, small windows, and a wooden deck area.

LAYOUT 2

Ideal for a more rectilinear site this layout can be applied to all dwelling types with the following floor areas:

1. NOOK: 60m2

2. NEST: 80-100m2

3. ELEVATE: 135m2

Top-down view of a house with solar panels on the roof, a small platform with stairs leading up to the entrance, and a stone patio.

LAYOUT 3

Ideal for a larger site, this layout can be applied to the following dwelling types with the nominated floor areas:

1. NEST: 100-110m2

2. ELEVATE: 145m2

We will work with you to determine the best layout for your site at the feasibility stage

EXPANDABODE DESIGN STYLES

Modern two-story townhouse secondary dwelling with white brick exterior, large windows, and a wooden garage door, surrounded by trees and greenery.

CUBE

The Cube style is all about clean, geometric lines and a streamlined silhouette. Flat-roof parapets conceal roof elements like gutters, contributing to the sleek exterior. This style often acts as a counterpoint to intricate heritage homes, offering a restrained yet sophisticated contrast. Its simplicity makes it versatile, allowing it to suit a variety of urban and suburban contexts.

Shown here on Elevate (2 storey detached townhouse) with Layout 3.

Modern two-story townhouse secondary dwelling with white and brown exterior siding, large angled window with black shutters, and an outdoor patio area with a dining table and chairs.

GABLE

Featuring gable roof forms, this style makes a bold architectural statement with its dynamic geometry. Natural timber cladding adds warmth, while minimalist feature materials like metal cladding provide striking textural contrast. Alternatively this style works well with a more traditional horizontal weatherboard aesthetic if needing to blend with weatherboard heritage style housing. This style offers flexibility, catering to boldness or restraint.

Shown here on Elevate (2 storey detached townhouse) with Layout 1.

Modern backyard with a wooden deck, outdoor dining table with white chairs, and a small garden with a winding stone pathway, trees, and shrubs under a blue sky.

HORIZON

This style is characterised by flat, floating roofs that seem to hover effortlessly, emphasising a clean and minimalist aesthetic. The combination of exposed brick and light weight cladding enhances an understated elegance. Designed to harmonise with its surroundings this style uses low horizontal profiles and natural materials to blend seamlessly into the landscape. Its unassuming presence fosters a stronger indoor-outdoor connection, creating a feeling of openness and balance.

Shown here on Nook (<60m2 small secondary dwelling) with Layout 1.