Co-founders of Design & Construction practice MANNA MADE, former 2x The Block contestants, current The Block Foreman and co-host of Healthy Homes Australia, Dan and Dani Reilly take us step by step through their dream build in a little slice of paradise on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula suitably named ‘Blairgowrie House’.
Armed with a combined 30 years of design and construction knowledge and experience behind them and a handful of expert guests, learn the realities of a build from the architectural building design and interior design processes right through to the nitty gritty construction details… plus everything in between.
With a low-tox and sustainable approach to the design and construction of ‘Blairgowrie House’, Dan and Dani share what was important to them in this project and the key things to consider with any building project.
About MANNA MADE
Established in 2016, MANNA MADE is a full-service design and construction practice, specialising in the delivery of high-end residential, major alterations, additions, and new builds. We are founded on decades of industry experience, proven expertise, and a passion for creating sophisticated and aspirational homes for our clients.
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Co-founders of Design & Construction practice MANNA MADE, former 2x The Block contestants, current The Block Foreman and co-host of Healthy Homes Australia, Dan and Dani Reilly take us step by step through their dream build in a little slice of paradise on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula suitably named ‘Blairgowrie House’.
Armed with a combined 30 years of design and construction knowledge and experience behind them and a handful of expert guests, learn the realities of a build from the architectural building design and interior design processes right through to the nitty gritty construction details… plus everything in between.
With a low-tox and sustainable approach to the design and construction of ‘Blairgowrie House’, Dan and Dani share what was important to them in this project and the key things to consider with any building project.
About MANNA MADE
Established in 2016, MANNA MADE is a full-service design and construction practice, specialising in the delivery of high-end residential, major alterations, additions, and new builds. We are founded on decades of industry experience, proven expertise, and a passion for creating sophisticated and aspirational homes for our clients.
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We’re rounding off this chapter with the building designer behind Blairgowrie House, Sam from Bellhaus Design Office. What’s the difference between an architect and a building designer? And what about a draftsperson? Building is an incredible experience, but it can also be a major headache and an epic beast! Sam gives us a full low down of who and what you may need if you’re thinking of building in Australia, and the expert help that can take a load off your mind. As Dan and Dani settle into Blairgowrie House, they wrap up the series by reflecting on what makes it feel like a home.
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(01:10) Welcome building designer, Sam from Bellhaus Design Office.
(01:37) What’s the difference between an architect, a building designer, and a draftsperson?
(06:10) Unpacking the Bellhaus Design Office process and the stages of working with a building designer.
(07:55) The restrictions and planning control factored into the Blairgowrie House project.
(13:38) Getting a sense of scale with a life-size walk-through of your plans.
(15:20) The realities and complexities of town planning and expert tips to speed the process along.
(23:00) The role of a building surveyor, why we need them, and how to choose the right one for you.
(27:45) The challenging brief elements for Blairgowrie House.
(33:25) Containing costs with a simple form and material selection.
(35:15) Sam’s take on the most successful element of the home.
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