You may have purchased a home with the direct intention of renovating, or your needs have grown or tastes have changes since occupying your premises.

Sometimes a small change or addition makes the world of difference to your lifestyle, whereas at other times, a complete overhaul is required with detailed planning and multiple inclusive design elements.

With extensive experience working with clients to create desired improvements, DN Studio is able to incorporate cost effective new designs into an existing space, enhancing the overall functional and aesthetic aspects of your home experience.

Working with developers to see quality structures and designs that appeal to a variety of end users creates true livability without compromising final results or overall investment values.

Creating  an eye-catching, harmonious and appealing common area is also a crucial part of design, including vibrant shared open spaces that best meet the recreational needs of the residential community. This ensures a long term appeal whilst maintaining privacy to both internal and external outdoor spaces. This enhances positive, ongoing returns on investments and attraction of versatile clients.

By focusing on maximising space, utilising light and the available site potential, any challenges the site may have initially presented can be met in a creative, viable and sustainable manner.

When creating a space that serves as a home to multiple residents, there are many aspects of planning and development to work through to arrive at an end result that is highly desirable for a broad range of owners and tenants.

Working together with local council can also improve the speed of planning and approval processes, avoiding the sometimes lengthy delays that arise from not doing so.

DN Studio also specialises in renovations and sub divisions of commercial properties.

Disability access is essential part of commercial design in most instances and requires understanding of codes and policies for compliance such as Building Codes of Australia and relevant Australian Standards. We believe there should be much more to disability access than just meeting the guidelines, with a focus on comfort and livablity of an individual who would interact with the space.

It is upto us as architects and designers to consider other objectives and provide more reliable and accessible buildings and premises to help individuals with these needs, considering for example minimising access distances and reducing changes in height.

Other than multi residential apartments  and special use residential buildings, there are generally no requirements for compliance with disability access codes and therefore most residential projects are not accommodated for disability access.

Over the years we have been involved in designing new dwellings that meet the disability accessible requirements and with client collaboration we were able to accommodate the most suitable outcome for their needs.

We have also been involved in full or partial modifications and renovations of existing dwellings to meets the need of owner occupier.

There are also options for land density bonuses for properties that meet Australian Standards for disability accessible dwellings. Read more on this subdivisions (link) section of website.

If you require modifications to cater for wheelchair accessibility or to meet the needs of residents who require particular home safety features, it is possible to have these additions implemented while still maintaining design elements that embrace homeliness and meet your particular specifications.

If you are building a new dwelling, workspace or commercial building, designs can be built in a manner that is accessible for everyone as part of the overall plan, ensuring modifications are not required for future users of the building. No matter how precise your requirements are, there are solutions in every area that can work in line with your budget.

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Whilst garages are useful for privacy, storage and other aspects, carports are sometimes a preferred solution, for example where open space is required for compliance or design aspects.

Open carports are excellent for smaller lots where open spaces are at capacity, allowing more internal storage or livable space.

Considering design aspects of a carport  ensure that it complements the design of a residence whether it is a new design or an addition to existing premises.

Carports are also a great addition to the garage where weather protection is more important than enclosed spaces for personal assets such as boats or bikes. They also serve well in the event of limited budget.

You may decide to have your design purpose built for your needs or use your own plans as a basis for the work.

If you require more information regarding carports, local policies and regulations for compliance or need assistance with Development and Building Applications, please contact us directly for a complimentary discussion .

If we consider the amount of time spent in the kitchen it is no wonder that most owners see this room as the as a key element for their decision when purchasing or renovating their homes.

More than ever before, kitchens form part of a living space especially for open plan designs and furthermore introduce a  pressure to design elegant and reflective spaces that have a positive impact on our living space, yet also reflect our every day lifestyle – embracing those small enjoyable moments that we all look forward to.

It is imperative to consider practicality and cost effectiveness of a given space and usual movement when one is using the space.

Some examples of our works can be viewed in our gallery, but for more information on how you can transform your space or create something ideal for your purposes, please contact us directly.

Depending on the location and existing fencing of your property, you may require additions to be made to existing structures for your privacy and security.

Dividing fences are those between neighboring properties, a boundary fence faces public open spaces and a privacy screen is an additional structure created within an existing property.

Depending on the area that fencing is facing, a building permit or some form of agreement with neighboring properties may need to be sought. There are also considerations such as permeability and site lines.

We welcome enquiries to discuss options you have in these areas, including new fencing, adjustments to additional fencing, screens and decorative options.  For those with discerning style requirements, there are many aesthetically designed options that meet the utmost of security and privacy requirements with visually pleasing design features.

Solutions in the design process made in this area can not only maximise spatial efficiency but also create a focal element to your home while assisting with the overall safety and privacy of the residence.  

Landscaping is as vital to consider for an external space as energy efficiency and natural lighting is for an interior space. It’s important to consider existing natural surrounding landscapes when making decisions about well designed planted landscaping.

Introducing large windows and similar elements of design to bring exterior landscaping into interior space is one example how landscaping can enhance interior space and quality of every day life.

Shading and privacy are other aspects where landscaping can form part of a design, as is preserving any current landscaping and designing inclusively with existing elements.

Only buildings that are designed around nature, rather than a replacement of the natural environment, should be considered as true creative architectural designs.

If you have a suitable unused space and the requirement for an additional living space in a separate structure, our team can help you utilise this space for a variety of custom designed purposes.

When creating your particular brief, it is possible to achieve the exacting functional and design results that encompass the best usage of your overall space down to the finest details of your planning.

If we can be of assistance, get in touch for  obligation free advice or any further information that you need regarding your landscaping project.

Single bedroom dwellings are small independent residential residences similar to ancillary dwellings or a studio apartment. The advantage is that they offer more flexibility in options and are generally on separate survey strata lots.

Single bedroom dwellings are subject to residential design codes, density bonuses and specific local planing policies applicable to single bedrooms.

Bonuses are intended for high density residential areas and make them great value for buyers and clients that are looking for small living spaces with some land and an outdoor area.

Single bedroom dwellings are also great for property owners with larger lots that are insufficient for compliance with reduced lot areas. This type of property is subdividable and can either generate rental income for the property owner or be subdivided and sold independently which makes it much better value than both apartments and ancillary dwellings.

If you have a property with potential upcoming subdivision or would like to know more information on this type of dwelling, feel free to contact us for an obligation free discussion.