Two-storey custom home with timber cladding, dark metal cladding and concrete base built boundary-to-boundary

Mitchell

Mitchell, Stockton

Secondary Dwelling with Rooftop Deck

This secondary dwelling in Stockton, designed by JT Studio, combines industrial materials and compact planning to create a low-maintenance home with a strong architectural presence. Built with core-filled blockwork, suspended slabs, and galvanised steel detailing, the project is defined by its rooftop deck and carefully resolved construction within a tight coastal site.

Project Insights

Two-storey secondary dwelling with dark cladding, timber accents, glass balustrade and concrete base built boundary-to-boundary

Case Studies

Redefining What a Granny Flat Can Be

This project in Stockton was never meant to be a standard secondary dwelling. The brief, the site, and the design all pointed to something more.

Completed Carrington home with exposed brick, dark cladding and timber steps on a tight suburban site

Knockdown Rebuild

Renovation vs Knockdown Rebuild: How to Know Which One Makes Sense

The right decision depends less on preference and more on what the existing home can realistically support.

Builder working inside a timber frame with insulation and steel bracing during construction

Home Building Process

What Causes Delays in a Build (And What Doesn't)

Most delays are driven by decisions made before construction starts, or by factors that sit outside the day-to-day build itself.

Builder on scaffolding working on the upper level of a home under construction with building wrap visible

Home Building Process

What a Council Modification Actually Means During a Build

Changes can still occur during construction, and in some situations, they are not just necessary, they improve the final outcome. Understanding how the process works makes it easier to navigate when changes come up.

Bright open-plan living area with timber floors, a neutral sofa, and a kitchen and dining space with wood-look cabinetry.

Home Building Process

The Builder-Architect Relationship: What It Means for Your Project

The most successful projects rarely come down to design or construction alone, but to how early architects and builders are brought into the same conversation.