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The same people draw the house, get it approved and build it. Design better because we build; build better because we design.

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Raise and build under

Highgate Hill

HOUSE RAISE · BUILD UNDER · NEW LIVING BELOW

A raise and build under for a growing family, with new living spaces on the lower level and the character of the house kept.

LOCATION

Highgate Hill

COMPLETED

2021

ON SITE

12 months on site

BUILD COST

$600,000 (2021 prices)

SERVICE

Raise and build under

Highgate Hill

2021

THE BRIEF, AND WHAT WE DID

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A renovation to adapt a Highgate Hill house to a growing family, planned to respect the house's original character while making it work better.

The plan was redesigned to add new living spaces on the lower level, with flexible rooms for everyday family use. The interior was refreshed with comfort, flow and longevity in mind.

The outdoor entertaining areas were improved so the house lives beyond its walls. The finished house keeps its character and suits modern life.

Highgate Hill: raise and build under in Highgate Hill, Brisbane, detail

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The house, finished

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Let’s talk about your home

We take on a limited number of renovations each year and book well in advance. Tell us about the house and we will call within one business day.

Some of the best homes begin with a simple conversation.

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We take on a limited number of renovations each year and book well in advance. If you’re planning a significant renovation, we’d love to hear about it early, even at sketch stage.

GOOGLE RATING

4.8

STRUCTURAL WARRANTY

7 YEARS

MASTER BUILDERS

SINCE 1989

Let’s talk about your home

We take on a limited number of renovations each year and book well in advance. Tell us about the house and we will call within one business day.

Some of the best homes begin with a simple conversation.

/05

We take on a limited number of renovations each year and book well in advance. If you’re planning a significant renovation, we’d love to hear about it early, even at sketch stage.

GOOGLE RATING

4.8

STRUCTURAL WARRANTY

7 YEARS

MASTER BUILDERS

SINCE 1989

Let’s talk about your home

We take on a limited number of renovations each year and book well in advance. Tell us about the house and we will call within one business day.

Some of the best homes begin with a simple conversation.

/05

We take on a limited number of renovations each year and book well in advance. If you’re planning a significant renovation, we’d love to hear about it early, even at sketch stage.

GOOGLE RATING

4.8

STRUCTURAL WARRANTY

7 YEARS

MASTER BUILDERS

SINCE 1989

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