Design Overview
Built on a 950 m² block in Claremont Meadows, Doncaster I House is a contemporary two-storey family home with a triple garage, generous entertaining areas and an attached secondary dwelling. The property has a sloping block with a fall of approximately 3.4 metres and required careful consideration of Penrith Council's building envelope controls and BAL-19 bushfire requirements.
DA & CC Approval - Penrith City Council
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The Brief
Contemporary Custom Home Design in Claremont Meadows
Doncaster I House involved designing a contemporary family home in Claremont Meadows, in Sydney's Greater Western Sydney region.
The owners wanted a spacious, practical home with quality finishes, comfortable family living areas and generous entertaining spaces.
They also wanted a home with lasting appeal, so the layout, architectural appearance and interior finishes all needed to work together.
This was the first of three custom home designs we would go on to complete for the same family.
The Design Response
Designing a Contemporary Family Home with Practical Living Spaces
We designed the home around comfortable family living, with well-connected internal spaces and a strong relationship with the outdoor entertaining area.
The layout incorporates contemporary living areas, a substantial kitchen and a covered alfresco with an outdoor kitchen.
Attention was given to how the different spaces worked together, making the home suitable for both everyday family life and entertaining.
Coordinating the Architecture and Interior Finishes
An important part of this project was achieving a consistent appearance throughout the home.
We worked closely with the owners on the design development and prepared detailed 3D models incorporating suggested external materials and finishes.
This helped them understand how the home would look and make decisions before construction.
The completed home features a substantial timber entry door, contemporary kitchen finishes, a built-in bar, detailed interior joinery and a feature staircase with glass balustrading.
These elements were considered together to give the home a consistent architectural character.
Project Outcome
DA & CC Approval for Custom Home in Claremont Meadows – Penrith City Council
We successfully obtained Development Application and Construction Certificate approvals for Doncaster I House in the Penrith City Council area.
The completed residence provides generous family accommodation, contemporary interiors and well-connected entertaining spaces.
The owners subsequently advised that the property achieved a suburb sales record, reflecting the strong market response to the completed home.
Three Custom Home Designs for One Family
Doncaster I House was the first of three residential designs commissioned by the same family.
Over the years, we have continued working together on their subsequent homes, developing each design around their changing requirements and preferences.
Having an established working relationship has allowed us to understand what matters to them and carry that knowledge into each new project.
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