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Residential Attitudes is a Perth home builder of luxury homes. Residential Attitudes is a builder of contemporary home designs with a range of uniquely west australian home designs, and are also custom home designers and builders. A division of JWH, one of Perth's largest residential home builder groups, Residential Attitudes is a boutique building company comprising a small group of dedicated staff focussing on individual home designs and a highly personalised service.

Our homes are as individual as the people who choose to build them. Architectural style. Award winning style. Home Designs for contemporary life. Home Design that is cutting edge, sophisticated, beautiful. We have a range of luxury floor plans for the discerning home buyer seeking something with sophistication and style. Residential Attitudes can also custom design a home for you to reflect your unique personality. Make your own bold design statement. Custom designed homes, to your brief, and budget, with an architectural design approach to give you something different, unique, your own personal statement. Your private sanctuary. Residential Attitudes design homes for Perth, reflecting our unique WA modern lifestyle. Minimalist designer homes, cubist designs, coastal designs, beach house designs, innovative home designs, modern floor plans, distinctive, individual home designs with contemporary elevations. Resort style homes with integrated indoor and outdoor alfresco living for the Western Australian lifestyle.

From grand designs to small lot home designs or narrow lot homes, with space and volume, designed with passive solar principles with fantastic natural light and ventilation and so you can enjoy the whole property. Our architectural attitude focuses on form, function and design with intelligent spatial planning and visual harmony.

Our award winning display homes in Perth metropolitan area are open for your inspection in Burns Beach, a narrow lot display home in Mount Pleasant, and coming soon to the new display homes village in Churchlands Green.

If it’s alternative housing design you’re after, architectural home designs, minimalist house designs, or just something a bit unique, we have two storey homes, single storey homes and we design and build custom homes. Residential Attitudes is Perth’s project home builder for contemporary home designs with a difference. As a new home builder in WA we specialise in custom home design for blocks in Perth and our Western Australian lifestyle. Visit our Perth display homes to see for yourself examples of our quality homes and innovative home design plans, and talk to a consultant about your home design ideas.

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WE ARE THE SPACE WE LIVE IN

It reveals our character. Our way of life. And ultimately, our identity. That’s why, every time we design a new home, a living room, a bathroom, a kitchen, we do so with the people who will live in them firmly in mind. We try to imagine their lifestyles: their habits, their desires. We think of situations, of moments - snapshots of life. It’s from these that our ideas take shape. And from these ideas comes our style.

When we set out to create a modern home design, we think of the personalities of the people who will be living in them. We try and imagine their aspirations, their desires, their unique lifestyle. It’s from these understandings that our designers draw their inspiration.

I believe there’s one word that expresses our dedication: ‘passion’. We apply it with vigour to everything we do. From our cutting edge, minimalist designs to the premium level of service we provide. It’s evident in the way we challenge convention and the way in which we approach each and every unique project, determined to create award winning homes architecturally inspired design that reflect the personality of those that will call it home.

At Residential Attitudes we believe that building a new home isn’t a process, it’s a journey. One that we should share together. That’s why when you choose to build with Residential Attitudes you get to sit down with one of our home designers, one on one. It is after all, your home, your space, it reveals your character, your way of life and ultimately your identity. Every time we design a new home, a living room, a bathroom, a kitchen, we do so with the people who will live in them firmly in mind. We try to imagine their lifestyles, their habits, their desires. We think of situations, moments, snapshots of life, it’s from these that our ideas take shape. And from these ideas comes our style, cutting edge, minimalist, architecturally inspired, urban living redefined. No matter how much you like our designs you will probably have some very definite ideas you want in your home. You might want to incorporate the core ideas of one of our homes or even start from scratch to achieve your own RA original. Because we build what we design, unlike an architect or design service, we know what it costs and can design to a budget. Which means you’ll get an architect inspired design without the architect’s hefty price tag. You’ll also be getting a design with award winning pedigree. RA has certainly won its fair share of accolades including numerous design awards for the two most important rooms in any house, the kitchen and the bathroom. Of course all the awards in the world count for nothing if they’re not backed up by personal service. You certainly get that at RA. We’re driven by a shared passion for housing excellence. We’re all here to share your journey, to help create a home that you will be proud to call your own.

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PROFILE

Residential Attitudes is a Western Australian builder of homes that are as individual as the people who choose to build them. We build in the Perth metropolitan area, with a range of urban designs for inner city living and contemporary lifestyles. A rich understanding of inhabitation and architectural precedent is grounded in both modernism and local vernaculars. Our home designers embrace Perth’s climate with the particularities of suburban life, with flexible and innovative solutions that encourage a variety of forms and occupation. Our homes are carefully orchestrated special journeys, through simultaneously intimate and grand domestic spaces, translating into bodies of work that are spatially and technically delightful. The results are beautifully designed dwellings that provide for comfort, relaxation, family and entertaining, as well as for privacy and seclusion. With our luxury inclusions and specification, each home has elegance, warmth, beauty and prestige.

Architectural attitude. Architectural style. Award winning home designs. Home designs that are cutting edge, sophisticated, beautiful. We have a range of innovative luxury home designs with exceptional style.

Alternatively our custom designed homes will reflect your unique personality and lifestyle. Our home designers will meet with you personally to create a beautiful design to your brief and budget, with an architectural approach to give you what you want - your own personal sanctuary. You will love what our contemporary dwelling designs can achieve, especially on a small lot.

Minimalist designs, cubist home designs, coastal home designs, innovative designs, distinctive designs, individual house designs, eye-catching modern elevations. Resort style houses with integrated indoor and outdoor living for the Western Australian lifestyle.

Our architectural attitude focuses on form, function and design with intelligent spatial planning and visual harmony. External and internal living spaces interrelate in a manner of beauty and melody.

From grand family home designs to small lot or narrow lot home designs with space and volume, designed with passive solar principles and fantastic natural light and ventilation, our homes will inspire and excite you.

Visit one of our award winning double storey display homes and take a journey through and into our world of modern architecturally inspired living.

A WORD FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

Welcome to Residential Attitudes.

I could take this opportunity to tell you about our homes, our designs, about what makes them special, but I think if you have a look around this web page you’ll see that they speak for themselves.

Instead I’ll like to tell you about the team here at Residential Attitudes. You see, every morning I take a walk around the office and look in on everybody. And every morning I’m struck by the same thought; there isn’t a better team of people in the Perth building industry. Every single one of them is completely committed to our vision of providing the best possible houses to our clients consistent with their brief to us.
This isn’t work as much as a labour of love, an absolute need to be the best we can be.

Let me give you the example of construction manager Dave Jones. Despite the fact that our supervisors have the smallest number of houses per man in our industry, Dave visits every house himself. Frequently. And as a man who’s built more Telethon homes than any other, more award winning houses than any of his peers, his attention to detail and insistence on quality are legendary.

He’s not alone.

Being a small team, intentionally never seeking to build more than fifty homes a year, we’re like a family. Our clients are known to us as individuals, as people with faces and names and personalities, not as numbers. We care for each home personally.

And while we’re lucky enough to be a part of one of the largest building groups in Australia, Chairman Julian Walter is such a believer in family spirit that he allows us to act as a small autonomous unit. We’re not trying to be all things to all people, and we’ll never foist a “one size fits all” attitude upon our clients, because we build homes in partnership with them, not merely for them.

It’s not for everyone. However, if you’re an individual who has a keen eye for style and detail, who wants the best, who understands the importance of not compromising in the space we live in, it may be for you.

Total Commitment. Everyone here has it, our houses show it. Look through this web-site. Look through our display homes. You’ll see it. Give us a call or come and see us-we’re ready to put it into your new home.

OUR TEAM

Building a new home is an exciting experience, but at times can seem a little overwhelming, so you need to know you have the right people there with you, every step of the way. Our team are driven by a shared passion for award winning homes, quality homes, and are here to share your journey; to create a home you will be proud to call your own and to ensure the overall home building process is both a positive and rewarding experience.

We're here, ready when you are.

KEVIN SAVILLE
Housing Consultant
M: 0412 922 061
kevin.saville@residentialattitudes.com.au

When Yorkshire-born Kevin Saville isn’t out on the town, he’s building strong ongoing relationships with our clients, helping them achieve their dream home. Kevinsky’s dream home is right here in Perth – his own home by the ocean, where he loves relaxing. When he’s not kicking back though, he’s kicking off his shoes (ask Kevin to show you some moves – he’s a talented tap dancer!).

RUSSELL BARR
Housing Consultant
M: 0438 946 949
russell.barr@residentialattitudes.com.au

Russell would like nothing more than to be able to emulate his favourite golfer and childhood hero, Greg ‘The Great White Shark’ Norman, and hop on a private jet for a flight to the USA to play the PGA golf tour. Meanwhile, he’ll happily settle for his favourite Residential Attitudes design, The Penthouse, built on a beachfront block at Hamelin Bay in our South West. “It really suits today’s lifestyle, and the master suite is straight out of Hollywood!”

BROOK LEBER
Designer

As the mastermind behind the Elements, Brook is a truly talented home designer. And like all the best designers, his passion lies in turning a client’s vision into reality by creating a modern home design that captures all of their aspirations and lifestyle requirements. Very noble, we’re sure you’ll agree. Which is why it might come as a surprise to everyone (especially his wife) to learn that, when asked what one thing he couldn’t live without, Brook gave the very ignoble answer, “I can’t live without sport…unless my wife reads this, then my answer is 'My wife'.  But really it’s sport."
(Brook Leber - Winner 2008 MBA Ric New Medal Award)

ADAM MILLER
Designer

Adam revels in the creative freedom he enjoys at Residential Attitudes. He gets a real buzz out of challenging convention and pushing his urban living designs further. Perhaps it’s no surprise then, that he dreams of building his perfect family home too, either in the Kimberley or on the coast in Esperance. Slightly more worryingly, Adam also dreams of travelling the world. “What’s so worrying about that?” you ask. Well, apparently he’d like to travel using the transporter from Star Trek… Maybe you should keep that dream quiet Adam.

DANIEL ALLEN
Drafting Manager

A self-confessed sports nut, Daniel just loves his rugby, AFL, baseball, soccer and basketball. Not surprisingly, he’s a real team player and one of the things he likes best about his job as Drafting Manager at Residential Attitudes is the great team environment. Daniel’s favourite Residential Attitudes design is the Elements. “It’s a lot like Manhattan, New York, the place I’d like to build it: stylish, contemporary and great for entertaining.”
(Daniel Allen - Winner 2007 MBA Ric New Rising Star Award)

ALBERTO CANESTRARI
Administration & Estimating Manager

Like his childhood hero, James Bond, Alberto loves fast cars and beautiful women, none more so than his wife, of course! His dream home would be the Elements “…because of its unique character; its assertiveness and balance”. Given a choice, he’d love to build it on the east coast of Bali where he would sit on the balcony with his wife and watch the moon rise over the ocean. Nice, Alberto. Very nice.

SHEILA WEBB
New Homes Administrator

Spirited Donny Osmond fan Sheila, used to go to jelly over the American singer (although Bjorn Borg came a close second, by all accounts). Nowadays though, she’s more focused on making sure our clients are happy throughout the home building process, helping them, as we turn their dreams into reality. As for Sheila’s dreams, well, she’d love to travel the world or help her family move out to W.A from Scotland.

DAVID JONES
Building Manager

Dog-loving Harley Davidson enthusiast David, is a natural in his role. As Building Manager, he’s the guy who manages new home construction. He organises supervisors, oversees starts and quality, co-ordinates suppliers and generally keeps every project on time and within budget. So which home does this building expert love the best? The Modern in Iluka. “The free-flowing design is great and the apartment area is ideal for when family and friends come over from New Zealand,” he says.

DAVID HOCHWALD-JONES
General Manager

As General Manager, David oversees the entire operation here at Residential Attitudes. He’s responsible for the direction of the business, as well as driving our performance. But it’s not all business with David. He’s a big family man. In fact, his hero is his mum who, he says, always put other people first. But as you would expect, he’s fanatical about what we do. He loves the people and the dynamic, creative environment we have here, and he’s just as passionate about our product – his favourite design is the Elements because he believes it’s the epitome of what Residential Attitudes is all about.

EMPLOYMENT

At Residential Attitudes we are continually searching for individuals who are the best in the business; those outstanding in their field of expertise. Exciting opportunities and progressive career paths are available for people looking to express their creative edge and individual style in a dynamic work environment.  register your interest for future opportunities. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

TESTIMONIALS

I am writing on behalf of Phonse and myself to congratulate you and your team on the professional and seamless process of building our new home at Sorrento in a timely manner.  In all honesty, it was something neither of us looked forward to but in hindsight, it was an enlightening and exciting time.

From the beginning, from the design process, plans and choosing materials, your company has made it easy and painless.  I would like to thank Brook, Sheila and whe whole behind the scenes team for making our vision come to fruition.

In particular, I would like to offer our sincere gratitude to Mark Ryan who has worked tirelessly on our home from start to finish.  Nothing has been too much trouble and we have found him to be a very professional, efficient and pleasant supervisor.

In conclusion, Phonse and I would have no hesitation in recommending Residential Attitudes to anyone thinking of building a new home.  Once again, our sincere thanks.
Di & Phonse – Sorrento

We have just completed building our new home with Residential Attitudes and received our keys a couple of weeks ago. The reason for this letter is to give recognition and thanks to our Site Supervisor. We found that he always exacted the highest standard from the tradespeople/subcontractors working for him and that gave us peace of mind that the quality and workmanship would meet our expectations as the clients. We felt that he wasnt prepared to compromise on this quality and that not only was this going to be our home in the future but a showcase for his effort and skills in supervising the construction. Mel took a very hands on approach to his job, if something needed doing he got in there and did it. We feel Mel definitely went above and beyond the call of duty and nothing was too big or too small for him to deal with. We were told early on in the construction process that Mel is one of, if not the best Site Supervisors at Residential, and we definitely agree with that. Thank you for the wonderful job you have done in the construction of our new home.

We are looking forward to moving into our beautiful new home and living there happily for many years to come.
Trevor & Sue – Ashfield

Last week I received the keys for my residence that your company have just built for us ... I would like to send my thanks and regards to your fantastic staff that we have dealt with over the last 18 months. In particular, I would like you to be aware of the outstanding client service that our administrator Sacha and our Supervisor Mel have given us, both have been perfect to work with over the last 18 months and have always been helpful, courteous, friendly and prompt with any queries.

Again I would like to thank you and your staff for the contribution and effort they have put in for our new home.
Troy – Stirling

We wanted to indicate what a pleasure it has been going though the experience of building our first home with Residential Attitudes. We have found Ngan to be a professional, thorough, proactive New Homes Administrator which has been a breath of fresh air. Her assistance, support, flexibility and friendliness has been most appreciated. We also found our site managers to be fabulous - especially Mal who has kept us in the loop at every step and been a great communicator. His attention to detail has been fabulous. All in all we wanted to let you know what wonderful staff you have and that you build beautiful homes.  Thanks you again for helping make this as stress less an experience as possible.
Eagan & Nicola – Stirling

To all your staff we came in contact with we thank them for their excellent service and support. Our thanks to all the tradesmen and contractors involved, whenever we were on site they were most courteous and supportive.
Barbara – Two Rocks

Our first introduction to Residential Attitudes was through a display home we visited and we were immediately impressed by the 'groove factor' of the exterior which then extended throughout the home. Our ambition was to build a home which suited the needs of our growing family and to suit an odd shaped block, but also reflected ourselves through the original design, a fresh approach and quality finishes. A huge thank you to all the office staff including those in Pre-Start and front of house, who have been very helpful and always a pleasure to deal with...the final product we were handed, truly met our expectations.

Thank you to all those we have worked with at Residential Attitudes.
Dean & Natalie –- Karrinyup

It has always been our dream to build a two storey house and you have just made that dream come true. A big thank you to all the staff that have helped up during this time, making this process a memorable experience.
Lee – Rivervale

We are delighted with the progress of our new home and wish to thank you so much for all your help. The professionalism shown by all at Residential Attitudes has been first class and we would have no hesitation in recommending you to all our friends...
Charlie & Anne – Port Kennedy

 We are now settling into our home and we thought it timely that we let you know how Residential Attitudes performed.  We have had three new homes built for us over the past few years and invariably it has been a trying time.  Then we happened to come across your new division. Your team deserves the praise. Our faith has certainly been restored in the process of building new homes and we have no hesitation in letting others know how satisfied we are with the end result.
Ken & Bernadette – Hillarys

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DESIGNS - DISPLAY HOMES

THE ELEMENTS

It was the most anticipated display home opening in Perth for many years, and with good reason. The Elements is a real head turner. Cutting edge. Minimalist. Architecturally-inspired. Urban living, redefined. Features include a bridge over the entry linking the huge master suite and study; a spacious kitchen and free-form living area with walk-in pantry and e-nook; stacker doors that when opened, seamlessly integrate the free-form living with an alfresco area complete with raked ceilings, BBQ recess and bar fridge recess; a generous home theatre, big enough for the whole family or a group of friends to enjoy, but separate from the main communal area; a wine cellar and more. Designed by Chief Designer Brook Leber, the Elements is located on Backwater Circle, Burns Beach and is open for viewing Mon & Wed 2-5pm and Sat & Sun 1-5pm.

CREATIVE.  BOLD.  ALTERNATIVE.  The Elements embodies fresh, innovative design concepts.  From the elevation that demands attention, to the spatially rich interior, the home has been created within a contemporary urban context.  Unique yet highly functional, the home is designed for liveability and sets a new benchmark our peers aspire to.  Smart detailing, Geometric lines, Uncluttered, Clever, Palpable sense of space, Plenty of natural light, Minimal, Proportion and composition, Seamless transition between inside and out, Strong architectural elements, Innovative, City sleek, Aspirational yet attainable, Designed for life, Dominant, Unique design approach, Intelligent, Appreciation of materials and details has been considered, Design achieves overall coherence, Inspirational, Embodies our philosophy, State-of-the-art galley kitchen with adjoining e-nook.

Generously proportioned alfresco and entertaining area offers an extension of the main living space, combined with the built-in fireplace and secondary cooking area enables year round outdoor dining.

The open-plan layout offers a fusion of indoor and outdoor living areas, creating a pivotal, generously proportioned space ideal for entertaining.
The luxurious master suite incorporates twin dressing rooms and hotel styled ensuite, featuring twin vanity stations and feature free-standing bath.

The bridge connecting the study with the master suite provides a compelling and undeniable entry statement to the foyer.

THE MAYFAIR

THE MAYFAIR A VERY 'SPECKY' SPEC HOME. Sleat Road, Mount Pleasant. A thoroughly contemporary home designed to perfectly suit narrow lots.  At only 9.12m wide, the Mayfair has been created to make the most of all available space, both inside and out. Consideration has also been given to the entry porch, accessed via a walk-way at the side of the home, giving privacy from busy thoroughfares. Highlights include:

THE CONTEMPORARY

After nearly two years and thousands of visitors, the Contemporary, one of our most popular recent display home designs, has closed its doors, but remains one of our most popular home designs. Contemporary by name, a contemporary classic by nature, this home is as functional as it is stunning. From the elevation's clean, angular lines to the striking composite aesthetic, the home makes a dramatic statement. Not only will this design fit on a 14-metre frontage block, the interior layout has been created with liveability in mind. In keeping with the Residential Attitudes ethos, there are three generously proportioned bedrooms. Likewise, the staircase is intelligently positioned within the free-form living area, which in turn is split by the galley kitchen, creating distinct dining and lounge areas. The inviting integrated living areas are perfectly complemented by the home's more secluded spaces. Take the generous master suite and home theatre, situated upstairs, away from the main living area. Or the home office, large enough to be a practical office and positioned such that you can invite clients inside without intruding into the living space. It's all designed for life.

THE PENTHOUSE

Normally one would find a Penthouse on the top of an apartment block. This very concept was the inspiration for this home. Associated with this concept is a living space that provides an extravagance in design, style and fitout. It caters for the very people that inspired the creation of Residential Attitudes. The accommodation is a minimal number of rooms but large in dimension. These were assembled in quite a different way than a conventional home. We created a master suite of very generous proportions with its own private balcony that is accessed off a staircase, providing a very private entry to this space.

The kitchen is part of the living and entertaining component of our designs. It is sited so it has a direct relationship with the outside and the alfresco. We also followed the entertaining philosophy similar to lifestyle programmes where the chef can interact with guests. The placement of the hotplate, oven and dishwasher was very carefully considered to ensure good workflow. We are very particular in our design with cupboards, such as the ability to pull electrical equipment out of the appliance areas and onto the bench for easy use. We even consider the number and placement of double power points.

The externals were influenced by the very modern architectural styles one finds in commercial buildings and apartments. Another objective of the Penthouse was to create a building that did not have a 'dead' side. Most homes only have a facade. A walk around the building will show the concern for good presentation on every facet.

We kept the best elements of this successful design and incorporated some new innovative thinking. The master suite now includes a separate studio. The free-form living has been reconfigured to a cleaner minimalist look

Office, home theatre, alfresco with kitchenette.

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DESIGNS - SINGLE STOREY

THE MODERN

This was the first Residential Attitudes single storey display home. It was also our first opportunity of demonstrating a housing type not available in the run of mill display homes in Western Australia. The very idea of building a three bedroom, two bathroom home at 341 sqm overall was scoffed at by the Building Industry. We have obviously listened to what one portion of the market was asking for as this has been our biggest selling display.

Our first objective was to create a singular living space that directly related to the outdoors and had proportions that allowed for the free placement of furniture. It was based on our belief of how people really wanted to live.

In the Modern we also changed the placement of rooms. The home theatre was positioned at the front to minimise noise transference. The office is off a vestibule that also serves the master suite and provides privacy. The rear two bedrooms and wet areas are also off an alcove.

The kitchen design was based on the philosophy and assistance of a chef who has a lifestyle programme. The objective was to allow interaction with family and guests and at the same time create a real working space.

As with our interiors which tend to very minimalist so is the external appearance. We wanted to understate and provide privacy. To obtain verticality with the roof we pushed this to 30 degrees. We defined the entry with a portico dressed with diamond cut limestone. This was contrasted against the other shapes of the buildings street presence.

We used a verandah on the glassed wall the side of the living space to provide sun protection. The alfresco was also positioned and screened to minimise the Winter and afternoon weather destroying its entertaining capabilities.

THE MODERN #4918

The Modern #4918, an impressive design which challenges the conventional layout of a single storey residence with a singular free-form living area and dedicated apartment.

Based on our award-winning display home 'The Modern', winner of the coveted HIA 2005 Perth Golden Key Award, we listened to a portion of the market place and modified the home without losing integrity of design to create a residence specifically for today's family unit.

We have tailored the existing plan to incorporate a private apartment to cater for the 'Kippers' household; Kids In Parent's Pockets Eroding Retirement Savings; those family units with adult children.

Our initial objective was to create a very private space at the rear of the home for older children or guests. We converted one of the minor bedrooms into an apartment by incorporating a separate living area with built-in kitchenette. We also related this space directly to the alfresco through a separate entry. Maximum privacy to this area has been achieved by placing the apartment, adjoining wet area and second bedroom off an alcove.

We have also retained the large open plan living area, the central pivot of the home, integrating the kitchen and free-form living and its direct relation to the outdoor entertaining area. The alfresco has been carefully positioned on the eastern side of the home, preventing winter and prevailing afternoon weather from destroying its entertaining capabilities. The positioning of the gourmet style kitchen enables easy interaction between the chef and guests, while at the same time creating a real working space.

Other design considerations were a theatre isolated at front of the home to minimise noise transference. The room also incorporates an entertainment recess for the latest home theatre technology. The office and master suite are accessed via a vestibule, which can be closed off from the rest of the home creating a true retreat area.

As with our interiors which tend to be very minimalist, so is the external elevation. We have understated the front of the home and used a mix of materials to give the home an almost ageless appearance.

The Modern #4918 has been designed to fit a 19m wide block without modification. The north/south axis enabled the alfresco to be situated on the eastern side of the home, ensuring a very enjoyable entertaining space throughout the year. The positioning of the home for the display however may not be the best for your situation. If on an east/west axis the living space could face north for maximum solar control. Talk to our people about how this residence can work for you.

THE COURT

The dynamics behind the design of the Court were very different to the typical housing solution for views to the rear. We first set off to ensure the master suite had the opportunity of the same views obtained from the living spaces. We wanted a protected outside area, so often useless as the majority of rear view houses tend to face into the sea breeze and weather. As well as this, we wanted to retain the design suitable for the tighter blocks of today. In fact it will fit onto a 17m wide block, with the garage being zero lot lined; not bad for a house of 310m2 gross area.

The Court, so named because of the protected courtyard between the home theatre, kitchen and free-form living space, provides the solution. It is a floorplan layout that breaks all the conventional rules. To do this we internalised the main bathroom and used a vaulted skylight to bring natural light into the space. This allowed the front bedrooms complete privacy.

The galley kitchen was given a remarkable degree of functionality by allowing to flow through to the storage area and laundry, while at the same time tying it to the courtyard and dining area. This total space was given the added dimension of 3 metre high ceilings. The whole area has almost an austere crisp feel with old world traditional volume; proportions not seen in today's homes. A fireplace adds that traditional value at the end of the space. A wall of glass will capture your views. Although the master suite is accessed from here, we provided an anteroom to give absolute privacy. Again the master bathroom has been a challenge and we believe we have excelled.

Of course external appearances are important. Our approach was to drag the portico into a position of power and balance it back with windows and stonework. Being a home that could be exposed on a canal or rear view block, the side and rear of the building were also considered for presentation purposes.

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DESIGNS - NARROW LOTS

THE CAMDEN

SUITED TO 10M WIDE NARROW LOTS. Inspired thinking. A pleasure to come home to. Our narrow lot designs endeavour to capture the essence of inner city style living. The designers have arranged rooms in counterpoint to each other to create a variety of courtyard spaces that encourage a way of living quite different from normal urban routines. Casual living, natural light and intimate spaces generate an impression of warmth and enclosure.

THE HOLBORN

SUITED TO 10M WIDE NARROW LOTS. Living areas upstairs. Light and ambience. Take in the views. Narrow lot designs to capture the essence of city style living. Casual living, natural light ambience that permeates through the whole home. The designers have arranged rooms in counterpoint to each other to create a variety of courtyard spaces that encourage a way of living quite different from normal urban routines.

THE SOHO

SUITED TO 10M WIDE NARROW LOTS. Light and space. Indoor / Outdoor fusion. Free-form living. Our narrow lot designs endeavour to capture the essence of inner city style living. Casual living, natural light and intimate spaces that generate an impression of warmth and enclosure. The designers have arranged rooms in counterpoint to each other to create a variety of courtyard spaces that encourage a way of living quite different from normal urban routines.

NEW NARROW LOT DESIGN

Part of the Concept Series, the Soho, a stunning new design only 8.93m wide, has been created to suit narrow lots while maximising views from the main living space.The generous free-form living area situated at the rear of the home with expansive glassed areas, makes the most of rear and side views and at over 7.75m long, this light filled area is ideal for entertaining. Highlights include a double garage with direct foyer access for total security; a spacious home theatre to the ground floor, perfect for a real 'at home' movie experience with friends; an island bench with breakfast bar to the kitchen; direct access to the alfresco from the kitchen and free-form living area, perfect for entertaining; an expansive master suite and ensuite complete with 'his and her' vanity stations, shower and separate deep bath; two double sized bedrooms to the upper floor complete with sliding robe doors; and a separate studio area to the upper floor, perfect for use as a private retreat and lounge area. The Soho is also available with a skillion roof option.

THE PICADILLY

SUITED TO 10M WIDE NARROW LOTS. Architecturally inspired. A pleasure to come home to. Casual living, natural light and intimate spaces that generate an impression of warmth and enclosure. Our narrow lot designs endeavour to capture the essence of inner city style living. The designers have arranged rooms in counterpoint to each other to create a variety of courtyard spaces that encourage a way of living quite different from normal urban routines.

THE PICADILLY – CUBIST ELEVATION

SUITED TO 10M WIDE NARROW LOTS. Inspired thinking. An escape from everyday. Our narrow lot designs endeavour to capture the essence of inner city style living. Casual living, natural light and designed so you can enjoy the whole property. The designers have arranged rooms in counterpoint to each other to create a variety of courtyard spaces that encourage a way of living quite different from normal urban routines.

THE ISLINGTON

SUITED TO 10M WIDE NARROW LOTS. Your private sanctuary - a place to unwind and relax. Our narrow lot designs endeavour to capture the essence of inner city lifestyle. Casual living, natural light and intimate spaces that generate an impression of warmth and enclosure.

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DESIGNS – INDIVIDUAL DESIGNS

Although we have a vast array of house floor plans and designs, you may have specific requests or own a block that requires a creative touch.  Being a luxury custom home builder, Residential Attitudes can build your very own individually designed home created specifically to suit your lifestyle.  So if you desire a home as unique as you, feel free to contact us to create your dream home.

Residential Attitudes can custom design your home to reflect your unique personality.  Custom designed homes, to your brief, and budget, taking your home design ideas with an architectural approach to give you something different, unique, your own personal statement.  Your private sanctuary.  Minimalist home designs, cubist designs, coastal designs, innovative designs, contemporary elevations.  Rear view homes. Upside down homes with living areas upstairs to take in views. Resort style homes with integrated indoor and alfresco living for our Western Australian lifestyle.

From large home designs to small home designs or narrow lot homes with space and volume, designed with passive solar principles with fantastic natural light and ventilation and so you can enjoy the whole property.  Our architectural attitude focuses on form, function and design with intelligent spatial planning and visual harmony.

When we set out to create a modern home design, we think of the personalities of the people who will be living in them. We try and imagine their aspirations, their desires, their unique lifestyle. It’s from these understandings that our designers draw their inspiration.

I believe there’s one word that expresses our dedication: ‘passion’. We apply it with vigour to everything we do. From our cutting edge home design to the premium level of personalised service.

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OUR STUDIO

Contemporary Architectural design, an urban sanctuary that reflects your individual lifestyle. Award winning home designers Brook Leber and Adam Miller ensure that every home created encapsulates this ideal.

Throughout your journey, from the initial meeting with your designer to turning the key, we listen. Our design studio ensures that through personal service and attention to detail, your individually designed home captures all your desires and expectations, whilst meeting your budget. Unlike our competitors, we build what we design, and by doing so, we know the exact price of your dream home. Being GreenSmart professionals, our designers create environmentally friendly homes that take your individual block parameters into consideration. An architectural service without the architectural fees.

Through numerous design awards including the prestigious Golden Key, our home design studio has forged an enviable reputation for being able to interpret client briefs into cutting edge award winning homes.

We look forward to being part of your journey towards your new sanctuary.

As well as showing you an amazing range of home designs, Residential Attitudes can create you a home using the very same principles and attitude to design that has won us acclaim and awards from our housing industry peers.

An architectural approach way below the cost of an architectural service.

If you’re considering spending from $300,000 for single storey or up to $800,000 for double storey talk to us, free-call 1800 331 388 today.

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THE PROCESS

Building a new home is always exciting. Building a one-off design, created especially for you, even more so.

The following is a brief guide to the steps involved in creating your very own, individually designed Residential Attitudes original. Firstly, discuss your ideas and budget with one of our Housing Consultants - they have a keen sense of design and more than a passing knowledge of building techniques. Talk about the size and shape of your block, or if you would like us to help find the right block for you. Our Housing Consultant will then arrange a meeting between yourself and one of our designers. At this stage a fee is paid and a Design Agreement signed, authorising Residential Attitudes to start work on the design of your new home and allowing us to organise a contour survey of your block. The formal design meeting is scheduled and arrangements made for us to photograph the site for our designer's reference.

At the Design meeting we'll discuss your block in more detail: dimensions, location, orientation, gradient, potential views and solar passive aspects. We'll talk about your lifestyle needs, the way you live, your individual requirements. Your likes and dislikes, building materials, council and land developer requirements and any special guidelines or covenants that may apply.

Our Home Designer will then design your home and draw up a floor plan concept, which will be promptly delivered to you by our Housing Consultant, ready for your review and comment. Any changes you request will be completed by our designer and delivered back to you for approval. Our Designer will then set about 'modelling' the design, completing the elevations of your home and a site plan showing how your home sits on the block. The floor plan is also finalised and a 3D illustration of your home is prepared. You'll also receive a DVD with a 3D model showing the exterior of your new home, a copy of the floor plan and a 'hero' colour image of the elevation.

Next step, final costing. Your Housing Consultant wil liaise with our Estimating Department who will prepare the final costing for your home, which will then be presented to you for approval.

Now things really get exciting. You sign the Preparation of Plans Agreement and in the following months you will progress through the administration stage of the building process. Once you have made your selections and we have obtained all the required approvals and plans, you then move to the construction stage. Over the coming months you'll make regular visits to the building site, usually with an envious family member or friend in tow, to watch your one-off design take shape before your eyes.

BROOK LEBER
Designer

As the mastermind behind the Elements, Brook is a truly talented home designer. And like all the best designers, his passion lies in turning a client’s visioninto reality by creating a modern home design that captures all of their aspirations and lifestyle requirements.
(Brook Leber - Winner 2008 MBA Ric New Medal Award)

ADAM MILLER
Designer

Adam revels in the creative freedom he enjoys at Residential Attitudes. He gets a real buzz out of challenging convention and pushing his home design ideas and urban living designs further. Perhaps it’s no surprise then, that he dreams of building his perfect house too, either in the Kimberley or on the coast in Esperance.

Visit a selection of some of our recently completed projects, all custom designed and built. The following selection of stunning homes were individually crafted by our designers, to specifically suit the owners and their lifestyle requirements. If you are interested to find out more about owning your very own Residential Attitudes Original, contact our office for further information.

The Schepisi Residence

Fresh and innovative design concepts has resulted in this visually stunning double storey residence, perfectly suited to the owners love of entertaining, while maximising 180 degree canal views at the rear of the block.

The Kessey & Cumming Residence

This rear laneway facing home was uniquely designed with a growing family in mind. The spacious interior with ample living space gives both parents and children their own spaces to live and play.

The Nilsson Residence

This thoroughly contemporary two storey residence caters perfectly to the needs of a busy professional couple, while achieving an overall sense of warmth, privacy and light.

The Latham Residence

This single storey residence was specifically designed to combine open free-form living with more private retreat spaces. The result has been a luxurious and stately home, ideally suited to the owners lifestyle.

The O'Brien Residence

Close collaboration between the owners and designers has resulted in this dramatically striking two storey home, specifically tailored to cater for the owner's passion for entertaining, while still providing plenty of space for their young family.

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AWARDS

Of course we have won awards for our quality homes. Our modern kitchen designs, bathroom designs and overall quality home designs that capture urban living have meant that when it comes to accolades from our industry peers, we've won more than our fair share. No wonder we're Perth's favourite home builders. Here's a selection of our wins and finalist achievements:

2009

FINALIST: HIA - The Laminex Group Kitchen and Bathroom Awards Alfresco Kitchen Project of the Year
FINALIST: Master Builders Association Housing Excellence Awards Display Homes $550,000 - $1 million
FINALIST: Master Builders Association Housing Excellence Awards Contract Homes $650,000 - $800,000

2008

WINNER: HIA-ANZ Perth Housing Awards Display Homes $475,001 - $625,000
FINALIST: HIA-ANZ Perth Housing Awards Golden Key Award for Perth Display Home of the Year
FINALIST: Master Builders Association Housing Excellence Awards Display Homes $350,000 - $400,000

2008 WINNER - Master Builders Association - Ric New Medal for Excellence - Brook Leber

The Ric New Medal for Excellence aims to recognise outstanding potential, innovation, creativity and achievement of a young person (aged 35 years and under) in the context of their current and potential contribution to the building and construction industry or related professions in Western Australia.

2007

WINNER: HIA-ANZ Perth Housing Awards Display Homes $400,001 - $500,000
FINALIST: HIA-ANZ Perth Housing Awards Golden Key Award for Perth Display Home of the Year
FINALIST: HIA-ANZ Perth Housing Awards Display Homes $325,001 - $400,000
WINNER: HIA - The Laminex Group Kitchens & Bathrooms Awards Best Bathroom in a Display Home $400,001 & Over
WINNER: HIA - The Laminex Group Kitchens & Bathrooms Awards Best Kitchen in a Display Home $300,001 - $400,000
FINALIST: HIA - The Laminex Group Kitchens & Bathrooms Awards Best Kitchen in a Display Home of the Year
FINALIST: HIA - The Laminex Group Kitchens & Bathrooms Awards Best Bathroom in a Display Home of the Year
FINALIST: HIA - The Laminex Group Kitchens & Bathrooms Awards Best Kitchen in a Display Home $400,0001 & Over
FINALIST: HIA - The Laminex Group Kitchens & Bathrooms Awards Best Bathroom in a Display Home $300,001 - $400,000
FINALIST: HIA - The Laminex Group Kitchens & Bathrooms Awards Best Bathroom in a Display Home $300,001 - $400,000
FINALIST: HIA - The Laminex Group Kitchens & Bathrooms Awards Best Bathroom in a Display Home $400,001 & Over

2007 WINNER - Master Builders Association - Ric New "Rising Star" Award - Daniel Allen

The Ric New "Rising Star" Award aims to recognise outstanding potential, work ethic and commitment of a young person (up to 25 years of age) in the context of their current and future contribution to the building and construction industry in Western Australia.

2006

WINNER: HIA - The Laminex Group Kitchens & Bathrooms Awards New Bathroom Project Up to $15,000
WINNER: HIA - The Laminex Group Kitchens & Bathrooms Awards New Kitchen Project Up to $15,000
FINALIST: Homesite Australian Bathroom Project of the Year 2006

2005

WINNER: HIA - The Laminex Group Kitchens & Bathrooms Awards Display Home Bathroom Project of the Year
WINNER: HIA - The Laminex Group Kitchens & Bathrooms Awards Regional Bathroom Project of the Year
WINNER: HIA - ANZ Perth Display Golden Key Award Display Home of the Year
WINNER: HIA - ANZ Perth Housing Awards Display Homes $250,001 - $350,000
WINNER: HIA - The Laminex Group Kitchens & Bathrooms Awards Best Bathroom in a Display Home $200,001 - $300,000
WINNER: HIA - The Laminex Group Kitchens & Bathrooms Awards Best Kitchen in a Display Home $200,001 - $300,000
FINALIST: HIA - The Laminex Group Kitchens & Bathrooms Awards Best Bathroom in a Display Home $300,001 & Over
FINALIST: HIA - The Laminex Group Kitchens & Bathrooms Awards Best Kitchen in a Display Home of the Year
FINALIST: HIA - ANZ Perth Housing Awards Display Homes $250,001 - $350,000

2004

WINNER: HIA - ANZ Perth Housing Awards Small Lot Housing $250,001 - $350,000
WINNER: HIA - The Laminex Group Kitchens & Bathrooms Awards Display Home Bathroom Project $150,001 - $250,000
FINALIST: HIA - ANZ Perth Housing Awards Small Lot Home of the Year
FINALIST: HIA - ANZ Perth Housing Awards Innovation in Housing Project of the Year
FINALIST: HIA - ANZ Perth Housing Awards Display Homes $200,001 - $250,000
FINALIST: HIA - The Laminex Group Kitchens & Bathrooms Awards Display Bathroom Project of the Year
FINALIST: The Laminex Group Kitchens & Bathrooms Awards Display Home Bathroom Project $250,001 - $350,000

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NEWS - CURRENT NEWS

INSPIRATION IN A PACKAGE

House and land packages are nothing new in the Perth building industry. For many years first homebuyers have understood the benefits of sourcing a house and land from the same place, simplifying the financial structure of the purchase and saving on time and money.

One of Perth's leading builders of luxury homes has taken this idea on board with an eye to a completely different market, those savvy and discerning purchasers of premium two storey houses who would not normally consider a "package".

David Hochwald-Jones, General Manager of Residential Attitudes, explains.

"When people come to Residential Attitudes they know that our design ability is second to none, and that our building quality is a benchmark in the industry. What they might not realize is that we have a wide range of contacts in the land sales, development and real estate industries. Our consultants, supervisors, and managers know the suburbs in which we build intimately, and this puts us in an excellent position to help our clientele source land".

Residential Attitudes has also noticed that many of their clients are "time poor". Mr. Hochwald-Jones goes on to say "The design and building process can seem an involved one, and clients with busy family and work environments sometimes find it a blessing when someone else has done the leg work of finding the right piece of land on which to realize the dream. Given that we know the block already we can also offer significant time savings in the designing of a house that suits the client's needs."

In fact, the Red Box and narrow lot house plans from Residential Attitudes take this idea to another level, offering as they do the design flair and quality of construction and specification for which Residential Attitudes is known in a compact form perfectly suited to the blocks available. The savings in time and money are considerable.

"With a Red Box home, or one of our narrow lot houses such as the Mayfair, we can have the best in contemporary design available almost at once at a surprisingly affordable price" says David."For instance, we have blocks available through local agents in Mt Pleasant which perfectly suit our Mayfair design for a total price of about $1.2 million, with city views. Another of our narrow lot homes, the Soho, would see a total home price of about $1.1 million. In Princeton, we have a large lot opposite a park, only minutes from the city, on which we're ready to go with a Red Box Andromeda home for an investment of about $900,000. These are beautiful 2 storey homes, basically ready to start, and offer huge advantages when compared with established homes."

David Hochwald-Jones and his team realize that much of their business will still involve designing luxury homes for clients who come with their own block and dreams, but with packages available in suburbs like Mt Pleasant, Ardross, Applecross , Princeton, Churchlands, Sorrento, Wembley, and many others, the idea is proving popular.

RESIDENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES AT CHURCHLANDS GREEN ESTATE

With the new display home currently under construction at Churchlands Green and due to open in the new year, Residential Attitudes in partnership with Time Conti are now demonstrating a range of opportunities available at Churchlands Green estate.

Residential Attitudes have designed several homes on blocks still currently on offer to illustrate what can be achieved. With blocks varying in shape and size, the cutting edge designs vary to cater for all lifestyles.

Living spaces are maximized, there is a real sense of space and light, a fusion of indoor and outdoor living, and of course high quality specifications and finishes that come with Residential Attitudes homes.

These stunning homes interact with nature and are designed to heat and cool the home by capturing the natural elements and optimizing solar passive principles.

MAYFAIR DISPLAY HOME

In keeping with the "Small Site Savvy" of Residential Attitudes narrow lot homes, the flag ship display home "The Mayfair" is now open at Sleat Road, Mount Pleasant. Demonstrating what can be achieved on narrow lots, "The Mayfair" hosted an evening cocktail party to celebrate the grand opening. With members of the public, media and building industry in attendance, the home was praised by all as another fine example of contemporary architecture by Residential Attitudes.

"The Mayfair" is open Saturday and Sundays from 1pm to 5pm. The display home is located at #11 Sleat Road, Mount Pleasant just off Canning Highway.

RESIDENTIAL ATTITUDES SETS ANOTHER BENCH-MARK IN HOUSING DESIGN

Residential Attitudes opened the doors to its latest display home situated on Backwater Circle, Burns Beach on Saturday 15th March 2008.

General Manager David Hochwald-Jones said the home was a huge leap forward in design thanks to its unique elevation and floor plan.

"It's very cutting-edge and minimalist," David said. "We are always looking to challenge the conventional with our designs and with the Elements I feel we have certainly achieved that.

"This home demonstrates the talents of builders in design and allows clients to save time and money by avoiding expensive architectural fees without compromising the finished product."

Featuring Residential Attitudes' signature trademark of three bedrooms, two bathrooms, study and huge living spaces, the display has been designed to cater for people looking for a high-end home with a premium fit-out.

"The home is a reflection of what our clients are demanding due to the way they live", David said.

Not content with the usual home theatre and study, Residential Attitudes Head Designer Brook Leber, incorporated an extra large alfresco with outdoor kitchen and fireplace.

"This space not only provides people the opportunity to dine outdoors, it really provides the ideal outdoor living area. It's a real showcase in design", David said.

"We've even included an e-nook adjacent to the kitchen for storage of things we tend to accumulate like laptops, blackberrys, phone rechargers and other paraphernalia."

Other highlights of the home include a bridge over the entry foyer, hotel styled ensuite with free-standing bath, wine cellar, extra high ceilings to the living spaces and premium Blanco and De Longhi stainless steel kitchen appliances.

The home has already generated a high level of public enquiry in the lead up to completion of construction works, with several of their clients already signed-up to build.

Other versions of the home are soon to be released, giving buyers the flexibility to mix and match the size, elevation and level of specification. For further information and full specifications, contact Residential Attitudes office on 9202 9000, during business hours.

THE VIENTO - coming soon.

"Buildings, too, are children of Earth and Sun" - Frank Lloyd Wright

"Viento" or "Wind" in Spanish, is the most consistent natural element of Perth, and with this in mind, we have endeavoured to create a display home to interact with nature, and harnesses everything that it has to offer. To enrich the lifestyle of the occupants within and design a home that captures their lifestyle aspirations. Buildings should be designed to capture these natural elements and heat and cool the dwelling naturally.

"Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex... It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction" - Albert Einstein

Design Principles

"Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you" - Frank Lloyd Wright

RED BOX HOMES LAUNCHED

Residential Attitudes General Manager David Hochwald-Jones today announced the launch of a ground breaking new range of stylish two storey homes perfectly suited for today's market.

"Red Box by Residential Attitudes is a response to a market segment that demands creativity and innovation in design" says Hochwald-Jones.

"We've spoken to many people over the last year who were in tune with what we set out to achieve at Residential Attitudes and related to our commitment to quality and high specification but who through market forces or block restrictions needed homes that fell into the $300,000 to $450,000 bracket. This is somewhat below the Residential Attitudes optimum, but we asked ourselves why these potential clients should have to compromise."

With clever design, and by restricting extensive variations, Red Box achieves the goal of providing high quality and high specification homes at a surprisingly affordable price, starting from $278,878.

Mr. Hochwald-Jones says 'There are ten designs in the range initially, three single storey homes, and seven doubles, and homebuyers will be stunned by the floor plans, elevations, and quality specification.

THE NEW 10M LOT SERIES IS NOW AVAILABLE

Subdividing or downsizing to a low maintenance lot? We have a brand new range of cutting edge narrow lot house plans designed  to suit 10m frontages and all with a choice of three elevations, traditional, skillion or cubist. Inspired thinking, a pleasure to come home to. Urban living redefined.

In the pursuit of extracting the maximum from narrow lots Residential Attitudes designers have adopted "Small Site Savvy" to these new designs. The new concepts endeavour to capture the essence of urban living. Casual living, three and four bedroom options, natural light and intimate spaces that generate an impression of warmth and enclosure. Rather than simply introduce a "box on the block" the designers have created award winning homes that arrange rooms in counterpoint to each other to create a variety of courtyard spaces that encourages a way of living quite different from normal urban living routines. Got a narrow lot? Our luxury home builders have the solution.

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