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Luxury Kitchen Design Sydney 2026: Layout, Joinery Planning and Approval Pathways for Custom Homes

Luxury kitchen design in a custom Sydney home is resolved in the building design stage — not as a late joinery add-on. Layout, structure, services, daylight and approval pathways must be coordinated b...

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Sep 7, 2026

Luxury Home Facade Design Sydney 2026: Materials, Trends, and Council Controls for Premium Street Appeal

Author: Franz Phan, Senior Building Designer, giantA Pty Ltd (BDAA member, 15+ years residential design experience) Published: 7 September 2026 --- A luxury home facade in Sydney is the single most im...

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Sep 7, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

Luxury Home Design Process: From Concept to Construction Certificate

Luxury Home Design Process: From Concept to Construction Certificate in Sydney By Franz Phan, Senior Building Designer, giantA Pty Ltd Designing a luxury custom home in Sydney is not a transaction. It...

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Jul 25, 2026

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

By Franz Phan, Senior Building Designer | 15+ years experience in Sydney residential architecture In 2026, Sydney's luxury home market is experiencing a decisive shift. Buyers in Vaucluse, Mosman, Bel...

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Jul 21, 2026

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

What Defines a Luxury Home in Sydney? Design Features That Add Value in 2026 By Franz Phan, Senior Building Designer, giantA Pty Ltd When clients first sit down with our team at giantA and describe th...

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Jul 17, 2026