Stay in the Redlands neighbourhood you love with a completely new architectural home.
Replace an aging dwelling with a high-performance modern custom home on your existing block. Delivered with owner-led supervision by Antony Stark, ensuring every detail satisfies strict Queensland building standards.
Who this service is tailored for
- Homeowners on established blocks in Cleveland or bayside suburbs with aging or uneconomical homes.
- Buyers purchasing older homes specifically for prime land location and orientation.
- Families seeking modern thermal performance, high ceilings and expansive living without moving.
The building challenges we eliminate
- Avoids the financial compromise of trying to renovate a fundamentally flawed, outdated structure.
- Saves the stamp duty and agent selling fees associated with buying an established modern home elsewhere.
- Unlocks optimal solar orientation, bay breezes and modern flood and overland flow mitigation.
Comprehensive inclusions with zero hidden surprises.
Site slope, services, sewer and stormwater and soil testing analysis
Demolition contractor coordination and site clearing supervision
Full custom home architectural construction from foundation to turnkey handover
Council certification and plumbing approvals through Redland City Council
Direct builder supervision by Antony Stark throughout
Nu-Design approach and material specifications.
Site-optimised foundations: engineered waffle or suspended concrete slabs designed for specific soil conditions.
Energy-smart envelope: double-glazed windows, advanced solar reflection and wall insulation.
The Knockdown Rebuilds building progression.
Site and Covenant Feasibility
Reviewing zoning, demolition approvals, vegetation covenants and infrastructure.
Custom Architectural Design
Creating custom plans tailored precisely to block dimensions and orientation.
Demolition and Earthworks
Safe clearing, service disconnections and precise site levelling.
Turnkey Construction
Complete new home construction under Antony Stark's direct supervision.
Real Knockdown Rebuilds works in Queensland.
6 Broadwater Tce Redland Bay
Multi-level engineered light-gauge steel roof truss system & perimeter scaffold
Structural framing and crane-lift truss installation on a tight coastal site.
6 Broadwater Tce Redland Bay
Upper-level living pavilion with floor joists, steel posts & colonial-glazed French doors
Engineered steel posts supporting expansive upper framing with bay-facing window openings.
122 Melaleuca Dr Palm Beach
Engineered post-tensioned waffle-pod slab pour with subfloor hydraulic rough-ins
Canal-front foundation slab with precision plumbing penetrations and marine-grade membrane.
Knockdown Rebuilds projects we have delivered.
Grand multi-level architectural waterfront custom home at 6 Broadwater Terrace, Redland Bay. The scope encompasses high-load perimeter blockwork retaining, structural steel portal frames, engineered crane-lift roof truss installation, and framing for expansive bay-facing observation suites capturing unobstructed Moreton Bay breezes and views.
Architectural waterfront luxury residence at 122 Melaleuca Drive, Palm Beach backing onto an active saltwater canal. Scope features rigorous site clearing, deep piling and revetment stabilization, engineered coastal foundation slab with sub-slab moisture barrier, intricate plumbing drainage penetrations, stepped formwork, and complete structural carpentry supervised directly on site.
How Knockdown Rebuilds pricing is structured
Knockdown rebuilds typically represent better long-term value per square metre than extensive piecemeal renovations of dilapidated structures. We provide complete site-inclusive proposals.
Frequently asked questions about Knockdown Rebuilds
Does Nu-Design handle the demolition phase?
Yes. We coordinate the demolition permits, service disconnections, asbestos safe removal and earthworks as part of the overall project.
How do I know if my block has character or vegetation overlays?
We perform a preliminary council mapping search during your free consultation to check for character protection or vegetation overlays.
Regions we service for this offering:
Plus Cleveland (4163), our home base. View all service areas.
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Consult with Antony Stark regarding Knockdown Rebuilds.
Receive honest, experienced advice on feasibility, timing and building considerations.