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Waterfront Luxury Home Design in Sydney: A 2026 Practitioner's Guide to Foreshore Controls, Costs & Compliance

Building a luxury waterfront home in Sydney is the pinnacle of residential design — and one of the most technically demanding projects you can undertake. Between foreshore building lines, acid sulfate...

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Sep 1, 2026

Renovation vs Knock-Down Rebuild for Luxury Properties in Sydney 2026

Why This Decision Matters More for Luxury Properties Than Standard Homes For homeowners holding a property in Sydney's premium suburbs — Vaucluse, Mosman, Bellevue Hill, Hunters Hill, or Dover Heights...

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Aug 31, 2026

Future-Proofing Luxury Homes: Design for Ageing-in-Place and Multi-Generational Living

Future-Proofing Luxury Homes: Design for Ageing-in-Place and Multi-Generational Living By Franz Phan, Senior Building Designer, giantA Pty Ltd — 15+ years designing custom homes across Sydney's premiu...

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Aug 28, 2026

Luxury Home Design Process: From Concept to Construction Certificate

Luxury Home Design Process: From Concept to Construction Certificate By Franz Phan, Senior Building Designer — giantA Pty Ltd 25 August 2026 Designing a luxury custom home in Sydney is not a single cr...

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Aug 25, 2026

What Defines a Luxury Home in Sydney? Design Features That Add Value in 2026

By Franz Phan, Senior Building Designer — giantA Pty Ltd 22 August 2026 A luxury home in Sydney is no longer defined by square metres alone. In 2026, the markers of prestige have shifted toward archit...

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Aug 22, 2026

Outdoor Living & Landscape Integration in Luxury Sydney Homes: A 2026 Practitioner's Guide

A practitioners guide to designing, costing and approving premium outdoor spaces that genuinely add value — from Vaucluse harbourfronts to Mosman ridgelines. Sydneys premium residential market has alw...

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Aug 19, 2026

Custom vs Project Home: Why Luxury Buyers Choose Bespoke Design

Custom vs Project Home: Why Luxury Buyers Choose Bespoke Design By Franz Phan, Senior Building Designer, giantA Pty Ltd — 15+ years designing bespoke residences across Sydney's premium suburbs. When a...

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Aug 16, 2026

Custom vs Project Home: Why Luxury Buyers Choose Bespoke Design in Sydney 2026

Custom vs Project Home: Why Luxury Buyers Choose Bespoke Design in Sydney 2026 Introduction Walk through any new Sydney estate in Kellyville or Oran Park and you will see the same house repeated four ...

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Aug 13, 2026

Luxury Home Cost Guide Sydney 2026: Per-Square-Metre Breakdown by Suburb

TL;DR Building a luxury home in Sydney in 2026 costs between $4,500 and $10,750+ per square metre for construction alone, with total project costs reaching $2.5M–$8M+ depending on suburb, site conditi...

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Aug 10, 2026

Material Selection for Luxury Homes: Stone, Timber, Steel, Glass — Cost vs Impact

How Much Do Premium Materials Add to a Luxury Home Build in Sydney? Premium material selection typically adds 25 to 40 per cent to the base construction cost of a Sydney luxury home, pushing per-squar...

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Aug 7, 2026

Sustainable Luxury: Energy Efficiency in High-End Sydney Homes Through BASIX and Passive House Design

Sustainable Luxury: Energy Efficiency in High-End Sydney Homes Through BASIX and Passive House Design...

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Aug 4, 2026

Smart Home Integration in Luxury Residences: Trends NSW 2026

Smart Home Integration in Luxury Residences: Trends NSW 2026 By Franz Phan, Senior Building Designer, giantA Pty Ltd In Sydney's premium suburbs, the definition of luxury has shifted. Marble benchtops...

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Aug 1, 2026

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