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Designer DiscussionsDesigner Discussion with Andrea D’Cruz from D’Cruz Design Group
December 9, 2024

Designer Discussion with Andrea D’Cruz from D’Cruz Design Group

The Mermaid Ave project was a bold renovation led by designer Andrea D'Cruz in partnership with One Up Building. Together, we transformed a weathered cliffside property into a modern, future-proof home designed for long-term living, overcoming complex challenges along the way. In this interview, Andrea reflects on the project, her…
Nikki Yazxhi
Designer DiscussionsDesigner Discussion with
Sarah-Jane Pyke from Arent&Pyke
November 25, 2024

Designer Discussion with
Sarah-Jane Pyke from Arent&Pyke

When serendipity and professional admiration align, exceptional results follow. Such was the case when we partnered with leading interior design studio Arent&Pyke to transform a luxury Mosman Bay apartment into a sophisticated 'lock and leave' haven. After following us on social media and receiving a glowing recommendation from clients who…
Nikki Yazxhi
UncategorizedMaroubra 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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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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UncategorizedYoung 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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