crisp Shaker profile cabinets passion projectStory: Gabrielle Chariton Luxury inclusions, Project homes are a popular choice with ‘They wanted a large home with lots of lifestyle well-considered many home buyers: they’re cost-effective, extras,’ Stephen says, which included a home incorporate a great range of inclusions and theatre, parent’s retreat – complete with fireplace customisation reflect current interiors trends. Consumers and bar – a wine cellar, a triple garage, an alfresco and meticulous have a clear idea of how their finished home will with an outdoor kitchen, and a pool. ‘We spent workmanship gave look and feel, and, because the bulk of the design is a long time on the design process with the client already completed, the building process is efficient making sure we incorporated all their requirements this project home the and smooth. so that the layout meets their needs now and into winning edge. The more progressive project home builders – the future.’ such as HIA member business Dechellis Homes, At just over 620 square metres, this two-storey, which has been building family homes in South five-bedroom home was constructed using a Australia for the past three decades – also masterful combination of traditional techniques, understand the importance of allowing clients to luxury inclusions and contemporary styling. adapt designs to reflect their own individuality and Dechellis’ trademark emphasis on quality in lifestyle needs, and the 2018 HIA Australian Project materials and finish is apparent throughout. Home is a stunning example of this approach. A covered portico on the Georgian-inspired façade ‘This home is based on the Swanson design,’ opens into a wide entrance foyer, the scale of which explains Dechellis Homes design manager, Stephen sets the scene for the rest of the home. ‘It’s got a Piotto, who oversaw the design phase of this 3.3-metre high coffered ceiling to give it that grand project. ‘The clients have young children, so the feel, so to achieve that we added more bulkheads layout and inclusions really had to suit the needs of through the framing stage,’ explains Dechellis Homes a growing family.’ construction manager, Frank Catanzariti. 66 HOUSING SEPTEMBER 2018