Following the demolition of an existing dwelling, two duplex buildings delivering a total of four residential units have settled gently into this North Shore neighbourhood. The steeply sloping site accessed by a long driveway, shared with a neighbouring property at the end of the drive, called for careful construction sequencing and site management to ensure the driveway remained clear for neighbouring access throughout the majority of the build. Due to the challenging topography, the construction of multiple high retaining walls was required to stabilise the site and create buildable platforms, while maintaining safety and minimising impact on neighbours.

Designed for sale, the two homes in the front duplex are two-level with living, dining and kitchen arranged around a utility area and staircase, giving the kitchens a degree of separation from the living and dining zones. Internal garage entry, a powder room and hot water cupboard make up the space. Upstairs, three bedrooms and two bathrooms flow privately off a generous landing. The back duplex, to be kept by the owner, is a three-storey family home that takes advantage of elevated views, alongside a two-level highquality rental. All homes adopt a modern architectural language with fibre cement weatherboard cladding and longrun metal roofs that deliver a durable and low-maintenance solution well suited to the site and location.