Croydon · City of Maroondah
Built around three oaks
Two double storey homes on an 863 m² block, designed around three mature oak trees already on the site.
2
Dwellings
3
Bedrooms each
1
Study each
2
Cars each
863 m²
Site
436 m²
Building
01 · The site
Three mature oaks
An 863 m² block in Croydon, a leafy suburb in Melbourne’s east, designed around three mature oak trees.
- All three oaks retained
- Arborist engaged early in the design
- Construction method chosen to protect the root zones
02 · The design
Among the trees
The two homes sit among established trees rather than on a cleared block.
- Two double storey homes
- Alfresco to each dwelling
- Mature landscape kept from day one
03 · Dwelling 1
Room for family
The larger of the two homes, with space for guests and a rumpus.
- 238 m² (25.6 squares), double storey
- Master and guest suites, each with ensuite and walk-in robe
- Third bedroom, study and rumpus
- 3.5 bathrooms and a two car garage
04 · Dwelling 2
Compact and complete
A smaller home with the same quality and its own alfresco.
- 198 m² (21.3 squares), double storey
- Master suite with ensuite and walk-in robe
- Two further bedrooms and a study
- 2.5 bathrooms, single garage plus a front car space
At a glance
Project Facts
LocationCroydon, City of MaroondahProject typeDual occupancy developmentSite863 m²Building areaD1 238 m², D2 198 m² (436 m², 46.9 squares in total)LayoutD1: 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, study, rumpus, 2 car garage. D2: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, study, garage plus front car space. Both 2 floorsPlanningGeneral Residential Zone (Schedule 1), Significant Landscape Overlay (Schedule 4). Planning permit granted by Council.Our roleBuilding design, planning permit documentation, construction documentation
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