NSW Government
Planning

Manor Homes 01 by Studio Johnston

A manor house design for 4 apartments across 2 storeys. Each apartment has a view, light and air from 3 sides.

Manor homes 01 design by Studio Johnston street view of 2-storey house with 2 houses on either side with less detail. Credit: Studio Johnston

An elegant design with garden apartments on the ground floor and airy, raked ceilings and generous balconies on the first floor.

Manor Homes 01 by Studio Johnston is a manor house design split into four 2- or 3-bedroom apartments, with 2 apartments on the ground floor and 2 on the first floor. The proportions of the design would work well for infill development in residential neighbourhoods. It has the width of a detached house.

The units share some of the characteristics of a detached house, with light, outlook and ventilation from 3 sides. The ground-floor units have large corner gardens with dual orientation. The first-floor units are light-filled with raked ceilings and spacious balconies.

The development can be adjusted to accommodate different budgets and site sizes. For example, the design can accommodate a mix of 2- or 3-bedroom apartments, depending on the depth of your site. All homes are, at minimum, Livable Housing Australia (LHA) silver level. The ground-floor apartments can be adapted to achieve gold level.

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Key metrics

Each pattern has a compact design for Low and Mid Rise (LMR) Housing Areas and a standard design for non-LMR Housing Areas. The metrics below reflect the compact design.
  • Number of dwellings4
  • Bedrooms per dwelling1-3
  • Bathrooms per dwelling1.5-2
  • Parking spaces per dwelling0.50
  • Floor Area per dwelling83 m²
  • zoom_in_mapMinimum lot area625 m²
  • Minimum lot width15 m
  • Number of storeys2
  • Floor-Space Ratio (FSR)0.60
  • Livability ratingSilver
  • Site gradient front to back0-2.5 m

Key metrics

Each pattern has a compact design for Low and Mid Rise (LMR) Housing Areas and a standard design for non-LMR Housing Areas. The metrics below reflect the compact design.
  • Manor homes 01 design by Studio Johnston illustrative street view. Credit: Studio Johnston
    Illustrative street view, first floor apartment balcony looks onto the street below.
  • Manor homes 01 design by Studio Johnston render of view from the balcony into the living room. Credit: Choi Render
    Illustrative view of living spaces, living areas connected to generous covered balcony.
  • Manor Homes 01 design by Studio Johnston render of rear view. Credit: Choi Render
    Illustrative rear view, shared parking area doubles as a space for play and interaction.
  • Manor homes 01 design by Studio Johnston render of interior. Credit: Studio Johnston
    Illustrative interior view, windows on three sides create light-filled spaces.
  • Manor homes 01 design by Studio Johnston render of street view with red door feature. Credit: Choi Render
    Illustrative street view, communal entry with a featured doorway and landscaping.

Floor plans

Explore the ground and first floor layouts of the compact and standard design. Refer to the pattern pack for more floor plan variations to suit your preferences.

  • Compact design ground plan of the Manor homes 01 design by Studio Johnston. Credit: Studio Johnston
    Compact design ground plan of the Manor homes 01 design by Studio Johnston.
    Credit: Studio Johnston
    Compact design ground floor plan (not to scale), each ground floor apartment has access to generous private landscaped areas.
  • Compact design first floor plan of the Manor homes 01 design by Studio Johnston. Credit: Studio Johnston
    Compact design first floor plan of the Manor homes 01 design by Studio Johnston.
    Credit: Studio Johnston
    Compact design first floor plan (not to scale), each first floor apartment has access to a large covered balcony.
  • Standard design ground plan of the Manor homes 01 design by Studio Johnston. Credit: Studio Johnston
    Standard design ground plan of the Manor homes 01 design by Studio Johnston.
    Credit: Studio Johnston
    Standard ground floor plan (not to scale), parking for each home is provided at the rear of the site.
  • Standard design first floor plan of the Manor homes 01 design by Studio Johnston. Credit: Studio Johnston
    Standard design first floor plan of the Manor homes 01 design by Studio Johnston.
    Credit: Studio Johnston
    Standard first floor plan (not to scale), each apartment features a separate laundry room.

Fixed and flexible features

Fixed features must be included in your planning application. Flexible features can be modified within agreed parameters.

Axonometric section of the Manor homes 01 design by Studio Johnston. Credit: Studio Johnston
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  • Fixed features
    • Distinctive front entry

      The recessed front entry creates a sense of arrival and clear wayfinding for all dwellings.
    • Skillion roof (15 degrees)

      The single roof pitched at 15-degrees creates a modern profile and spacious raked ceilings inside.
    • Windows on 3 sides of each home

      All homes are oriented to increase natural light and ventilation on 3 sides.
    • Covered balconies

      All homes have a deep balcony or covered outdoor space for entertaining and dining.
    • Integrated privacy screening

      High windowsills and vertical, blade-like walls reduce overlooking and noise between homes and neighbours.
    • Efficient Class 2 construction

      Construction is simple and uses brick veneer, concrete slabs, linked wet areas and service stacks.

  • Flexible features
    • Option for 2 or 3 bed dwelling mix

      The homes can be adapted to 2 or 3 bedrooms by extending the building length.
    • Adaptation to suit site gradients

      There are internal stairs or split-level layout options to accommodate sloping conditions.
    • Accessibility options

      All homes are Livable Housing Australia (LHA) silver level. The ground floor apartments can be adapted to gold level.
    • Car spaces

      Standard sites have a rear carpark with 1 space per home. Low- and mid-rise housing areas have 0.5 car spaces at the front.
    • Solar panels

      Solar panels can be added to the roof to improve energy efficiency.

Materials and character

This pattern is classified as Class 2 construction. Standard materials, a simple skillion roof and symmetrical layouts help reduce the cost of construction. The primary material is brick for style and durability, used throughout the design from the front fence to the garden. Choose from 2 neutral colour palettes which contrast with the dark frames and railings.

Example render of cream masonry with dark metal and concrete. Credit: Studio Johnston
Example render of cream masonry with dark metal and concrete.
Credit: Studio Johnston
Cream

For a refined facade, cream masonry is contrasted with dark metal and concrete.

Example render of cream and brown masonry with concrete and dark metal details. Credit: Studio Johnston
Example render of cream and brown masonry with concrete and dark metal details.
Credit: Studio Johnston
Cream and brown

For warmer tones, combine cream and brown masonry with concrete and dark metal details.

Example render of dark metal frames on windows and doors. Credit: Studio Johnston
Example render of dark metal frames on windows and doors.
Credit: Studio Johnston
Dark framing

Dark metal frames and doors provide a crisp, modern finish.

Example render of concrete balustrade with dark railings. Credit: Studio Johnston
Example render of concrete balustrade with dark railings.
Credit: Studio Johnston
Solid balustrade

A concrete balustrade with dark railings provides privacy from the street without limiting views.

About the architect

Studio Johnston is an award-winning architectural practice based in Sydney. They have experience in residential, commercial and public buildings, and urban design. They design architecture which blends with the landscape and has a strong focus on sustainability and passive solar design. Over the past 20 years, the office has completed over 200 projects, including apartments, manor homes, hotels, early learning centres and interior fit-outs.

For more of Studio Johnston’s work, visit Studio Johnston.

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Getting into the detail

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Illustration of landscape design. Credit: Felix Saw
Illustration of landscape design.
Credit: Felix Saw

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Illustration of approvals process. Credit: Felix Saw
Illustration of approvals process.
Credit: Felix Saw

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View the pattern drawings at no cost to help you select the most suitable pattern for your project.

To use the pattern for your planning application, you must purchase the full suite of documents, accept the terms and conditions and reference your unique identification number. When you pay the fee, you will receive technical drawings in PDF and DWG formats, a BASIX information sheet for this pattern, an editable design verification statement and your unique identification number.

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