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13 October 2018

In need of an architect or builder for some advice please!!!Building A New House

Oct 13, 2018 7:45 pm

We are looking at purchasing a block but due to a few restrictions unsure if the design we like can be altered to work before we jump in and buy. The block has an approx 8 degree slope from street looking down. The restriction is that it needs to appear single level from the front and can be multi a...

We are looking at purchasing a block but due to a few restrictions unsure if the design we like can be altered to work b...

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Zambi

13 October 2018

Re: Pros & Cons of Sydney blocks facing North WestBuying Land

Oct 13, 2018 7:59 am

We have almost exactly the same orientation (without the rear views!). It can certainly be done, either through an architect or yourselves with some research. Our architect incorporated courtyards and roof windows to get the north light into our rear living spaces. You could also use clerestory win...

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!! We are deginately interested in a custom design for this reason however hav...

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Zambi

12 October 2018

Re: Pros & Cons of Sydney blocks facing North WestBuying Land

Oct 12, 2018 10:19 am

It's a good orientation. How wide is the side at north? Wider implies you can be creative with designing the layout to make max use of the orientation. If you can..consult an architect....it will be worth it. Just in case the block slopes towards the south, make sure you put in effective drainage a...

Thank you for your reply! The block is only 17.5 wide but around 45m long. It does slope towards the south so great tip...

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Zambi

12 October 2018

Pros & Cons of Sydney blocks facing North WestBuying Land

Oct 12, 2018 6:50 am

Hi guys, We’re looking at purchasing a block in Kurrajong that is built up quite high with amazing views to the rear. It’s 800sq and will have houses either side. It ticks all the boxes except the orientation. The rear of the house faces majority South, interested to know any other Sydney Siders wit...

Hi guys, We’re looking at purchasing a block in Kurrajong that is built up quite high with amazing views to the rear. It...

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