Dural House | Dural

Awards & Recognition

Finalist – New Residential Buildings Over $2M
Finalist – Residential Interiors
Building Designers Association of Australia — BDAA National Awards

Project Overview

Dural House is an award-recognised contemporary acreage home designed for a sloping three-acre site in Sydney’s north-west.  Building on our experience with numerous projects across the Dural area, we were commissioned to design a luxury single-storey home that responded to the site, captured the surrounding rural outlook and provided a highly functional lifestyle outcome for the owners.  This was also the second home we designed for these clients, allowing the project to develop through a strong working relationship and a high level of design trust.

Sloping Site & Basement Garage Design

The three-acre site had a significant slope, which created the opportunity to tuck a large eight-car garage and workshop into the basement level.  The basement also included a bathroom and internal lift, making the home more practical for everyday use and allowing groceries, luggage and heavier items to be moved directly up into the main residence.  This approach allowed the home to retain a refined single-storey appearance while still delivering substantial functional space below.

Sustainable Design & Solar Orientation

The owners wanted a home that remained comfortable throughout the year, so the layout was carefully planned around solar access and seasonal performance.  Rather than following a typical arrangement, the bedrooms were positioned toward the northern front of the home to take advantage of winter sun. The living areas were placed on the southern side to stay cooler in summer while still capturing views across the neighbouring fields through generous east and west glazing.

Interior Design & Design Collaboration

The owners gave us full creative freedom over the exterior finishes, allowing the home to develop a strong and cohesive contemporary identity.  We also collaborated closely with Leigh Holt Interiors, who handled the furniture and lighting selections to complement the overall design direction.  The result was a home where the architecture, interior selections and rural setting worked together as one complete design.

Council Approval

The approval process was smooth and efficient, with Hornsby Council approval secured in just eight weeks and with no neighbour objections.  This reflected the strength of the design response, the quality of documentation and the careful consideration given to the site and surrounding context.

Project Outcome

Dural House is a strong example of luxury acreage home design that combines architectural quality, practical planning, sustainable orientation and a strong response to site conditions.  The completed home makes the most of its sloping rural setting while delivering a refined, comfortable and highly functional lifestyle property.

Planning a Luxury Acreage Home in Dural?

Distinct Innovations provides custom home design, building design, architectural drafting and council approval support for luxury acreage homes across Dural, The Hills District, Hornsby Shire, Greater Sydney and nearby regional areas.  If you are planning a luxury new home or acreage residence, we can help guide your project from early concept design through to approval.

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