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Project spotlight: A striking family home

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Project spotlight: A striking family home

March 25, 2024

With its audacious yet incredibly efficient design, it’s no surprise that this home is a multi award winner.

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Considering sustainability on Arklen construction sites

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Considering sustainability on Arklen construction sites

March 11, 2024

Here at Arklen, respect for the environment is one of our core philosophies. But what does this actually look like in practice?

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Project spotlight: A backdrop for stories on Swansea Street

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Project spotlight: A backdrop for stories on Swansea Street

February 26, 2024

Endless character and stories in the details at this home with a mix of Hamptons, Coastal and French Provincial Design.

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Trade secrets: Tile-free bathrooms

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Trade secrets: Tile-free bathrooms

February 5, 2024

As tile-free bathrooms become more popular, here’s what we’ve learnt from installing them.

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Project spotlight: Plant paradise on Queens Road

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Project spotlight: Plant paradise on Queens Road

January 22, 2024

A seamless combination of sustainability, innovation and aesthetic design in one of Arklen’s first projects.

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Tips for building in bushfire prone areas

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Tips for building in bushfire prone areas

January 8, 2024

With the variety of landscapes we have here in Australia, it’s no surprise that people want to build in bushfire prone areas, but there are a few things to consider before doing so.

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Project spotlight: A dream retirement home

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Project spotlight: A dream retirement home

December 18, 2023

The perfect mix of aesthetics and function for this cleverly designed home in the friendly suburb of Melville.

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Trade secrets: Off-form concrete

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Trade secrets: Off-form concrete

December 11, 2023

What you need to know about off-form concrete and getting it right.

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Project spotlight: Staggering design on a small block

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Project spotlight: Staggering design on a small block

November 27, 2023

Boundary-pushing design and creative solutions for a small plot of land led to this highly efficient award-winning home.

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Site preparation: The usual steps we’ll take to get your site ready for construction

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Site preparation: The usual steps we’ll take to get your site ready for construction

November 13, 2023

From surveying to the beginnings of the foundation, here’s how we get your site ready for construction.

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Project Spotlight: Creative design solutions on Amherst St

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Project Spotlight: Creative design solutions on Amherst St

October 23, 2023

Located on a small block, this stunning Amherst St home features efficient, sustainable design.

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Trade secrets: Secret doors

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Trade secrets: Secret doors

October 9, 2023

Secret doors could be the perfect design solution for your home, here’s why and how to build them seamlessly.

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Project spotlight: Innovation at its finest

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Project spotlight: Innovation at its finest

September 25, 2023

With a wide range of new materials and unique methods, this striking home in Claremont was almost as exciting for us as it was for the clients.

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In our opinion: Custom vs pre-designed plans

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In our opinion: Custom vs pre-designed plans

September 11, 2023

Many people struggle to choose between custom and pre-designed plans for their new home, let’s look into the pros and cons of each option.

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Project spotlight: Making best use of a small laneway block

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Project spotlight: Making best use of a small laneway block

August 21, 2023

This striking build is a great example of how clever design can turn even the smallest of blocks into beautiful, functional homes.

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Trade secrets: Floor transitions

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Trade secrets: Floor transitions

August 7, 2023

Creating seamless transitions between different flooring materials can be a challenge, but with a few tricks of the trade, we can do just that.

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Project spotlight: Into the hills for a family retreat

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Project spotlight: Into the hills for a family retreat

July 24, 2023

Designed to blend it with the surrounding environment, this stunning build is the perfect family home perched among the trees.

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Buying a block of land? Here's how to choose the best one for you

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Buying a block of land? Here's how to choose the best one for you

July 10, 2023

Buying a block of land can be overwhelming, but with proper research and a good understanding of what you need from a property, it can be much less stressful.

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Project spotlight: A challenging block for M&T house

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Project spotlight: A challenging block for M&T house

June 26, 2023

A home perfectly suited for the leafy suburb of East Fremantle, the M&T House on Dalgety Street was a unique and challenging project.

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Trade secrets: in favour of grass pavers

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Trade secrets: in favour of grass pavers

June 19, 2023

Nowadays, there’s a huge variety of choice when it comes to paving a driveway. But one type that’s still underutilised, is grass pavers. Here’s why we think they should be considered more often.

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