New Homes
Osmond McLeod Architects specialize in design and delivery of new homes.
Our primary aim is to create a place that feels uniquely yours. It should reflect your personality and your way of life. We will work closely with you and your site to create an outcome that meets both your design and budget requirements.
For detailed information about how Osmond McLeod Architects will work with you to create your ideal outcome, please refer to our HOW WE WORK section and our DESIGN PHILOSOPHY. Feel welcome to contact us when you are ready to begin your journey.
- A sloping site will cost you more than building on a flat block. The Central Coast is not known for flat blocks of land, and we specialise in tackling challenging sites;
- Your site location, orientation and any potential views you may have available;
- Smart and efficient use of space can be an effective way of reducing building footprint and therefore cost;
- A new home is a great opportunity to create spaces that suit your lifestyle;
- Though you may not need the space, creating a four or even five bedroom house will give you a much greater resale value than three bedrooms and can double-purpose as additional office/lifestyle space in the meantime;
- When looking at two storey homes, consider how you want to break up the functionality of your home;
- A single story outcome will be cheaper than a two storey build;
- As we age, a two storey home may become less practical than containing the design to single level lifestyle;
- A pool should be linked to the living spaces, if possible, to maximise its use;
- Bushfire and flood controls can have a major impact on your budget. In extreme bushfire areas you may be spending about 25% more of your budget on bushfire mitigation works. We can look at this early in the process and give you some tips and tricks to minimize this impact;
- A quality design that is constructed well will add significant value to your property over and above a typical home;
- Staging your project can work really well for your new build, but more stages will increase your overall building cost, but spread the cost over a longer period of time.
What is the cost to build?
Cost to build a new home can vary greatly across different architects, builders and sites.
As a starting point, we look at your brief, outcomes and site and provide a cost estimate to guide the design process towards the right outcome.
Your new home may require a budget anywhere from 800kupwards, depending on your site, expected floor space, level of finish and complexity of the build.
Osmond McLeod has created smaller scale, smartly designed homes to lower budgets that still provide the customized outcome that works for your lifestyle, and provide a striking bespoke finish.
Generally speaking, designs with higher budgets allow for bespoke design of greater scope, but any design should still employ smart design solutions that address your specific needs and desires,and maximize any potential return on investment you may make.
Through smart construction methodology and sensible design, we can maximize the outcome of your home. The focus of the project is set by your priorities. We can create a design that is simple in form but maximizes floor space, or work to create a smaller more refined outcome where detail is the key. We will guide you through the process and can discuss your budget and expectations at a high level at the start of the project to ensure a successful outcome for your home.
