Duplex & Dual Occupancy Design · Sydney

Two homes.
One considered site.

Duplex and dual occupancy design across Sydney, bringing site planning, liveability and documentation together from the outset.

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A whole-site approach. A home for each household.

HFK Design Studio

01 / The scope

A considered
set of details.

A successful two-home proposal considers how each dwelling works on its own and how the pair sits within the site and streetscape.

Site & planning context
We review the site information and relevant planning considerations to inform the design direction and proposed approval pathway.
Layout & liveability
Concepts that consider privacy, daylight, circulation, access and the relationship between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Building & interior design
A coordinated approach to building form, street presence, room layouts and interior details across both dwellings.
Documentation & coordination
Development of the agreed design into drawings, with relevant consultant inputs coordinated for the application and documentation stages.

02 / Working together

From the first conversation
to a clear next step.

A scope agreed around your project.
Clear communication throughout.

  1. 01

    Start with the site

    We discuss your goals and review available surveys, site conditions and planning information.

  2. 02

    Resolve both homes

    We develop and refine a proposal with attention to each household, the shared site and the surrounding context.

  3. 03

    Prepare to progress

    We coordinate the drawings and supporting inputs required for the agreed approval and documentation scope.

03 / A little clarity

Before we begin.

Can any property accommodate a duplex?

Suitability needs to be assessed for the particular site and proposal. Start by sharing the suburb and any survey or property information you have, so the planning context can be reviewed.

Will my project follow a DA or CDC pathway?

The pathway depends on the site, proposal and applicable requirements. We consider those factors before confirming the appropriate documentation scope; a pathway or approval outcome is not assumed in advance.

Let’s discuss your project

Let’s consider your site’s possibilities.

Share the suburb, any available site information and your priorities for the two homes.

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