Suburban Custom Home Design - Concord, New South Wales

A private property owner approached YGP for the rejuvenation of a lot set at the edge of a peaceful suburban zone. This property had the advantage of neighbouring two lush green sporting parks. However, making good use of this high-potential lot first required addressing the unsightly 1970s weatherboard structure that stretched from the streetside all the way to the property’s rear. After much consideration, it was decided that this structure would be demolished, leaving the site completely clear and ready to accommodate a newly constructed home.

The goal for the new home’s design was to take advantage of the surrounding green views without being overbearing. We did this by incorporating large balconies into the home’s upper story that overlooked the frontage and the backyard. Large glass openings here and expansive windows throughout the rest of the home further capitalised on the verdant views.

Traditional in style, the home’s exterior character was formed by a the use of a muted colour palette and classic elements such as the white balcony railings and sleek trellis that covers the back patio. The star of the backyard is the pool area, which is fenced by a modern glass barrier and covered by its own contemporary trellis. 

Being our new family home both Olivia and myself had a list of expectations, which were difficult to meet within the planning constraints and at times conflicting. Paul was able to bring a required professional patience to the project, with each design phase our requirements were appropriately met and a harmony of our ideas reached.

Paul incorporated an internal brick and external cladding design to the first floor, this coupled with large operable windows/doors to the Eastern and Northern facades on both ground and first floor has created a home with enhanced energy efficiency, whilst capturing the breeze available from the adjacent open spaces.

The house has a single neighbour on the Western facade, the southern, eastern and northern façades are visible from the road and the adjoining park. Paul was able to design a home with which overlooks the park as if it were the backyard, provide large amounts of natural light into the home, whilst maintain privacy within the home from any persons occupying the adjacent public spaces.
— Joe Figliuzzi, Owner / Property Developer