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PressOff the record – interview with Rick & Scott
June 30, 2025

Off the record – interview with Rick & Scott

Find out more about what founders Rick Simmons and Scott Somerville are really like in this candid behind the scenes chat.
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Latest Newsletter – April 2025
April 14, 2025

Latest Newsletter – April 2025

BRONTE EARLY STAGES   We are in the early stages of this new project in Bronte. The design is for a three storey minimalist, contemporary home set in this stunning beach setting. The project is located on a narrow Bronte street, making access tricky to navigate. Piling and boundary stabilisation has been…
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SMH Rick thumbnailPressOneUp in the Sydney Morning Herald
February 12, 2025

OneUp in the Sydney Morning Herald

Rick Simmons, co-owner and managing director of bespoke Sydney-based building firm One Up Building, has a steady pipeline of jobs, he has noticed an easing in the number of enquiries in the past six months. “People are being more considerate of their choices,” he said, adding it was because customers…
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Designer InterviewDesigner Discussion | Andrea D’Cruz
February 7, 2025

Designer Discussion | Andrea D’Cruz

The Mermaid Avenue project presented a unique challenge—transforming a weathered cliffside home into a refined, future-proof residence. Designed by Andrea D’Cruz of D’Cruz Design and built by One Up Building, the renovation required careful planning to navigate structural complexities and coastal conditions. Here, Andrea reflects on the process, the challenges…
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Designer InterviewDesigner Discussion | Sarah-Jane Pyke
February 7, 2025

Designer Discussion | Sarah-Jane Pyke

When the right collaboration comes together, the results speak for themselves. Such was the case with Arent&Pyke’s transformation of a luxury Mosman Bay apartment—a project that balanced refined design with the functionality of a ‘lock and leave’ home. Partnering with One Up Building, the five-month renovation reimagined the apartment’s third…
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AwardsNorthern Rivers projects wins MBA Award
October 17, 2024

Northern Rivers projects wins MBA Award

It’s not every day you get the chance to return to your roots and give your kids the type of idyllic childhood you had growing up and combine that with doing the work you love...
Nicole Smith
PressClovelly, Battery St project featured in The Local Project
May 29, 2024

Clovelly, Battery St project featured in The Local Project

Located in Clovelly, Barefoot House incorporates three open courtyard spaces that serve as havens of relaxation within the residence. By bringing nature into the interior spaces, these courtyards facilitate an interplay of light and shadow while also allowing for natural ventilation from the coastal breezes. Emphasising passive cooling and an…
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AwardsMaroubra Beauty – Challenging project takes out major award
September 25, 2023

Maroubra Beauty – Challenging project takes out major award

It’s not every day you get the chance to return to your roots and give your kids the type of idyllic childhood you had growing up and combine that with doing the work you love...
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AwardsEarlwood cliff house wins top award
November 15, 2022

Earlwood cliff house wins top award

To say this project has transformed the lives of its owners, Julia and Tony Tsiamis is an understatement.
Nicole Smith
UncategorizedComing Home – Taking luxury building to the Northern Rivers
October 14, 2022

Coming Home – Taking luxury building to the Northern Rivers

It’s not every day you get the chance to return to your roots and give your kids the type of idyllic childhood you had growing up and combine that with doing the work you love...
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UncategorizedEagles’s Nest – Realising an architectural vision
May 4, 2022

Eagles’s Nest – Realising an architectural vision

To say this project has transformed the lives of its owners, Julia and Tony Tsiamis is an understatement.
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UncategorizedBuilding Beauty – Kardinia Road, Mosman
November 30, 2021

Building Beauty – Kardinia Road, Mosman

Realising the architectural vision for Kardinia Rd, Mosman was no mean feat from a building point of view. As you walk through the beautiful architecturally designed home and gardens and then gaze out to the stunning Sydney Harbour views, the home feels effortless and well considered.
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UncategorizedPaddo Insights
June 15, 2021

Paddo Insights

Most people like to keep a close eye on their renovation projects, but it’s not every day you get to live on-site and see it at close range. We interview Tania van der Vegt to gain a little insight into this Paddington renovation from a home owner's point of view.
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UncategorizedBuilding in uncertain times
July 8, 2020

Building in uncertain times

The COVID-19 situation has hit many businesses and industries hard. Within Australia, the building industry has managed to continue operations, albeit under changed working conditions and tightened restrictions.
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UncategorizedThe Family Home
May 27, 2020

The Family Home

What's the real story? An interview with Brett Newman on the creation of his family's forever home.
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AwardsPlowman St Bondi wins best house award
September 20, 2019

Plowman St Bondi wins best house award

One Up cleans up at the MBA Awards Rick Simmons wins Young Builder of the Year!
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AwardsOne Up wins Best Attic Conversion 2019
September 20, 2019

One Up wins Best Attic Conversion 2019

One Up cleans up at the MBA Awards Rick Simmons wins Young Builder of the Year!
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AwardsYoung builder of the year!
September 20, 2019

Young builder of the year!

One Up cleans up at the MBA Awards Rick Simmons wins Young Builder of the Year!
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UncategorizedThe raw form
August 23, 2019

The raw form

A Bondi home without compromise The raw beauty of the exposed form
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UncategorizedThe mother of invention
May 10, 2019

The mother of invention

Caringbah 1960's cottage upgrade The smarts of building your own home
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UncategorizedThe lightness of being
January 27, 2019

The lightness of being

Gordon's Bay attic conversion Arts & Craft era meets contemporary light and space
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UncategorizedOn Point
October 31, 2018

On Point

A bisected Point Piper home The challenges of slicing a house in two
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UncategorizedMosman of Steel
October 6, 2018

Mosman of Steel

The building challenges of realising an architectural vision.
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