Creating Light-Filled and Spacious Duplex Homes: A Unique Approach to Sustainable Development

Most duplex developments attempt to maximise yield, pushing site constraints to the limits and maximising the limitations of the planning scheme. In this case we were lucky enough to respect the predominantly single story streetscape and create intimate spaces that are filled with natural light. The orientation was not ideal, however we used a skillion roof form and glazing to allow natural light in, with high ceilings further enhance the space in such limited floor size.

Bluebird Duplex facade, Barwon Heads

Bluebird Duplex kitchen, Barwon Heads

With independent street frontage and each allotment over 400m2 - it's far from the claustrophobic sense of most townhouse developments.

Our clients are photographers. We have a longstanding relationship with them and felt privileged to be asked to design for an architectural photographer - when you know they have so many options at their fingertips! We were also super excited, knowing that they are adventurous by nature and we could reflect that in the style.

As featured in the Contemporist and Hunting For George.