Series 1 · Episode 2
Architect Domenic Alvaro and his partner Sue Bassett are urban animals who love the inner city suburb of Surry Hills in Sydney. However their dream location comes with a nightmare price tag. So, they come up with a unique way of keeping costs down and do this by buying very small and building very tall. After buying a tiny corner car park measuring 7m x 6m they set out to create 220 square metres of light filled living space. Their vertical build comes together quickly thanks to pre-fab concrete panels which fit together like Lego. Construction itself is fast and efficient but there are interesting challenges on site. A miniscule block and two narrow cross streets won’t submit to the needs of a gigantic crane in a hurry – and the crane is essential as it hauls the huge panels and windows into position. Basically something’s gotta give – and it does. Will the result be worth the hassle? Get the supplier list from this episode here Read a transcript of the web chat with Dom & Sue here
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from Grand Designs Australia · 1 minute read
The list of suppliers for Episode 2 - Very Small House.
from Grand Designs Australia · 1 minute read
Architect Domenic Alvaro and his partner Sue Bassett are urban animals who love the inner city suburb of Surry Hills in Sydney. However their dream location comes with a nightmare price tag.
from Grand Designs Australia · 8 minute read
We spoke to Dom and Sue, homeowners of the Very Small House in Surry Hills from episode 2 of Grand Designs Australia.
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Thank you both,Domenic and Sue you'r home is fantastic.City life can be fun a!
You have both given hope to many, that you don't need the palace! but vision and a dream can help.
take care
storage? Also interested in your answer to Brandi3's question, Thanks.
Loved seeing your home come to fruition, I have asked my husband if we can take a drive one day just to see it up close. Congratulations, enjoy your views and the rest of your life.