Compact secondary dwellings and studios planned around privacy, access, services, and the existing property.
Architectural illustrationSecondary Space Fit
A smaller footprint concentrates the decisions. Privacy, access, services, storage, natural light, and the relationship to the main home all need to be resolved without wasting the available space.
Compact Build Scope
CASA coordinates the site relationship, compact structure, services, interiors, and outdoor edge around the intended use and available documentation.
What you needThe new building positioned around the main home, boundaries, access, privacy, garden, and available space.
What CASA controlsCASA reviews the documented siting and practical site conditions before establishing access and construction staging.
What you needA durable shell and envelope that use a small footprint efficiently without compromising the intended rooms.
What CASA controlsCASA coordinates the slab, framing or masonry, roofing, openings, insulation, and external finishes as one compact build.
What you needPlumbing, electrical work, storage, fixtures, and joinery arranged around limited wall and floor area.
What CASA controlsCASA sets out service routes and internal elements before linings and finishes make later changes difficult.
What you needA clear path, private entry, drainage, levels, and planting connection between the secondary building and the property.
What CASA controlsCASA coordinates thresholds and surrounding construction so the building can be reached, drained, and used independently.
Compact Build Delivery
The footprint may be compact, but access, structure, waterproofing, services, fitout, and external works still need a clear order and one accountable programme.
The documented layout, access, service routes, privacy, and relationship to the main home are reviewed before site work begins.
Structure, roofing, openings, drainage, and weatherproofing establish the secure shell before internal finishing.
Interior fitout, fixtures, paths, thresholds, and surrounding ground work bring the small building into practical use.
Related Services
For a larger new residence or duplex requiring a complete custom-build programme.
For adding connected living space to the main home instead of building separately.
For paths, privacy planting, drainage, and outdoor areas around the secondary building.
Service FAQs
Clear starting points for planning the scope and preparing an enquiry.
A granny flat is generally planned as a self-contained secondary dwelling, while a studio may be designed for work, creative use, accommodation, or another flexible purpose. The required documentation depends on the proposed use and property.
CASA can review the site information, access, intended use, and available documentation from a construction perspective. Planning and approval requirements must be confirmed through the appropriate project documentation and advisers.
Yes. Paths, thresholds, drainage, levels, planting interfaces, and other surrounding works can be considered as part of the confirmed construction scope.
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Send the property address, intended use, available space, access notes, timing, and any drawings or photographs. CASA will review the information and outline the next step.
