Ray Laurence Constructions worked with Gabbert Design to design and construct a new Triplex unit complex in Marrara. Each unit comprises of 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, along with kitchen, living, dining, laundry, storage and outdoor areas. RLC managed the design and installation of connections, including power, water and NBN, making this new build as…

A semi-retired couple wished to construct a home that could easily be maintained allowing frequent short holidays away. It was a custom design to suit a unique block shape. All works were completed by Ray Laurence to turn key finish.

An elevated four bedroom family home was constructed on the beach front of Wagait Beach. The family did not want air conditioning units to be installed, therefore the home had to take advantage of the natural sea breezes and careful placement to take the sun position into consideration. The home was based on the old-style…

A unique home was designed creating an open plan, tropical split level home. The home comprised high ceilings, tinted glass louvres throughout, fully insulated and large glass sliding doors. A parent’s retreat, ensuite and office were elevated above the rest of the home to allow seclusion from the rest of the home without separation from…

This was a split level home constructed using steel frame and custom orb cladding, insulated with sisalation paper and R1.5 wall batts. The living areas were located downstairs and bedrooms and bathrooms upstairs. The interior of the home was open plan with louvres and fully insulated to cope with the environmental conditions of rural Darwin.

Based a considerable way out of Darwin, construction of this home needed to be comfortable, yet efficient at supplying the home with basic requirements of everyday living. Due to the formation of the land, the building pad was raised 300mm above natural ground. A 4000L septic with pump out was installed as well as a…

Creation of a custom built three bedroom home that would suit the environment in the rural area utilising energy efficiency principles was paramount. The home comprised a large breezeway between two sections of the home. The first section comprised the living area, main bedroom with ensuite and kitchen. The second section consisted of the remaining…

An existing dwelling was demolished and a new three bedroom tropical home was built. Surrounded by bushland, the aim was to create a modern and energy efficient home that would suit the natural environment around it. The home comprised of two pods separated by a sizeable breezeway with a raised roof section. This provided protection…

A working couple with small children sought a compact home that was different to other recently constructed residences in the new estate. It comprised a main bedroom with ensuite and two bedrooms with a bathroom catering for their young children. The separation of the bedrooms and bathrooms upstairs to the living areas downstairs prevented entertaining…

Situated on the beach front, this home had two main criteria that had to be met. The first was that there had to be unobstructed views of the ocean. This was achieved by designing the home so that bedrooms and living areas were located on the side facing the ocean. The second criteria to be…