Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Who to build in Melb and experience with GJ? KDRB with s 2Sep 28, 2017 7:57 pm Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Who to build in Melb and experience with GJ? KDRB with s 3Sep 29, 2017 12:05 pm Bentley homes do proper 2 level split homes as well, but the finishes aren't as good as GJ (when we were inspecting displays, that is). Why no alfresco? Looks like a great design though! Re: Who to build in Melb and experience with GJ? KDRB with s 4Sep 29, 2017 12:31 pm I don't like how the light is affected by an alfresco into the living area in the displays I've seen. We are planning to build and then see what we will do with landscaping, decking and pergola. The backyard is going to be huge because the house footprint will be quite small on the 600sq block. It's going to be quite a project in itself. The other option is a balcony off the upper living and master. Re: Who to build in Melb and experience with GJ? KDRB with s 5Sep 29, 2017 7:53 pm Yeah fair enough. It only works with some orientations otherwise you're right, reduces light. You could always choose to do something like an aftermarket alfresco with roof lights etc. Can't wait to see your build go up! Re: Who to build in Melb and experience with GJ? KDRB with s 6Oct 04, 2017 10:12 pm G'day. I went with Bentley Homes for a KDRB in the Eastern Suburbs, currently building a 5 bedroom double storey which is split level. When I looked into builders over one and a half years ago, Bentley were the only volume builders who did split level homes, so my choices were limited. The likes of Metricon and PDH didn't really offer large split level homes as an option a year and a half ago, and it seems they are only catching up now with only a limited number of designs. At the end of the day, it's all subcontracted out (as I'm sure you're aware) so it really depends on your site supervisor and what trades he or she has working for them. Re: Who to build in Melb and experience with GJ? KDRB with s 7Oct 05, 2017 8:48 am barry157 it seems they are only catching up now with only a limited number of designs. At the end of the day, it's all subcontracted out (as I'm sure you're aware) so it really depends on your site supervisor and what trades he or she has working for them. Anyone can generate realistic image with 3D Architectural Software, the problems arise when it comes to engineering & building Here re just a few 1. The artist/designer has no idea of how it's going to be engineered or built... hes put it out there (LOL on the hook) 2.The disconnect between 3D Architecture and 2D Engineering.. mistake often get made on site. 3. The prohibitive cost of 3D engineering means builders would prefer not to use it, unless forced to. 4. Project builders new home Salesman are just feel good messengers, Steer well clear of those that can't give you the right answers, up front, on difficult builds. 5.The battlers & Punters are getting tired of being sucked in by Renderings with high final Costs & NO Data & verifying Proofs goodluck Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Who to build in Melb and experience with GJ? KDRB with s 8Jan 19, 2018 8:20 pm saw this late, you may well have chosen a builder already our site is also 3.6m in slope, but we managed to not go down the split level path but rather a 500mm stepdown design with Bentley, as it would save us a whole lot to go with volume and not a custom builder when we went to them in late 2016, Bentley had 2 designs which accommodate this stepped design, the Kyalami and Benson, you can consider them if its not too late Your best bet might be to go visit the display homes and walk around in them, and take photos. Get a feel for it in person instead of deciding from the floor plan. There… 1 21454 Keen to hear from people in the area who have got KDRB done on whom they got the build from? Looking for recommendations. Thanks 0 21118 A survey must’ve completed by a certified surveyor. This form part of every DA requirement 3 223639 |