NSW Government
Planning

Row Homes 01 by SAHA

A multi-dwelling housing design for 4 houses arranged side-by-side. When viewed from the street, the design appears to have the proportions of a traditional detached house.

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

Relaxed, double-storey homes with airy interiors and a garden outlook.

Row Homes 01 by SAHA is a multi-dwelling housing design. The design has 4 homes arranged side-by-side, which run perpendicular to the street. When viewed from the street, their narrow frontage appears like a detached house, allowing it to slot neatly into existing residential neighbourhoods.

Each home has a separate entry at ground level and its own front door alcove. All homes are 2-storey and have generous living, dining and kitchen areas which connect to wide private courtyards. The designs prioritise light and fresh air, and the 2 end homes have windows on 3 sides.

The design includes flexible internal layouts to suit a variety of households and budgets, including options for one, 2 or 3 bedrooms. The design can be adjusted for deeper sites and sloping land, and there are facade options to suit different climates and neighbourhood characters.

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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 dwelling2-3
  • Bathrooms per dwelling1-2
  • Parking spaces per dwelling0.50
  • Floor Area per dwelling52 m²
  • zoom_in_mapMinimum lot area500 m²
  • Minimum lot width13 m
  • Number of storeys2
  • Floor-Space Ratio (FSR)0.59
  • Livability ratingSilver/Gold
  • Site gradient front to back0-2.7 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.
  • Row homes 01 design by SAHA render of street view. Credit: Choi Render
    Illustrative street view, entries to each home are discreet and accessed via the path.
  • Row homes 01 design by SAHA render of interior view. Credit: SAHA
    Illustrative rear view, sliding doors provide seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces.
  • Row homes 01 design by SAHA render of rear view. Credit: SAHA
    Illustrative garden view, each home has a covered balcony that overlooks the landscaped garden.
  • Row homes 01 design by SAHA illustrative interior view of bedrooms. Credit: SAHA
    Illustrative interior view, bedrooms open up onto a covered balcony.
  • Row homes 01 design by SAHA render of entry. Credit: SAHA
    Illustrative view of entry, individual front doors with a bench for resting.

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 Row homes 01 design by SAHA. Credit: SAHA
    Compact design ground plan of the Row homes 01 design by SAHA.
    Credit: SAHA
    Compact design ground floor plan (not to scale), each home has access to a private landscaped area.
  • Compact design first floor plan of the Row homes 01 design by SAHA. Credit: SAHA
    Compact design first floor plan of the Row homes 01 design by SAHA.
    Credit: SAHA
    Compact design first floor plan (not to scale), covered areas can be accessed from each bedroom.
  • Standard design ground plan of the Row homes 01 design by SAHA. Credit: SAHA
    Standard design ground plan of the Row homes 01 design by SAHA.
    Credit: SAHA
    Standard design 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 Row homes 01 design by SAHA. Credit: SAHA
    Standard design first floor plan of the Row homes 01 design by SAHA.
    Credit: SAHA
    Standard design first floor plan (not to scale), a study nook with a window provides outlook and cross-ventilation.

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 Row homes 01 design by SAHA. Credit: SAHA
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  • Fixed features
    • Dwellings perpendicular to the street

      Four compact, 2-storey dwellings can be built on narrow sites under Class 1 of the National Construction Code (NCC ).
    • Welcoming front entries

      Individual entry alcoves are accessed by shared zone with landscaped pathway or driveway.
    • Ground floor courtyards

      The comfortable living spaces open to generous private outdoor courtyards to improve overall amenity.
    • Bookend houses

      The homes at either end of the site are different to the homes at the centre to create visual interest.
    • Deep eaves and screened balconies

      Extended eaves and regular column spacing provide shade and visual rhythm.

  • Flexible features
    • 1-, 2- and 3- bedroom dwellings

      Layouts can be reconfigured to create the preferred dwelling mix in a combination of 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms.
    • Site gradient adaptations

      Partition walls between dwellings can be stepped to accommodate sloping sites without the need for internal stairs.
    • Car spaces depend on site

      Standard sites have a rear carpark with 1 space per dwelling. Low- and mid-rise housing areas have 0.5 car spaces at the front.
    • Wide range of facade colours

      The colour of the brick base and painted panels can be customised to suit different neighbourhoods or preferences.

Materials and character

The homes are National Construction Code (NCC) Class 1 buildings. The modern design uses affordable materials that are widely available and simple to construct. The primary material is brick with lightweight metal cladding on top. The wrap-around veranda has slender columns and a screened balustrade. Choose from these colour palettes to suit the climate or local character of your site. 

Example render of blonde brick base and white first floor. Credit: SAHA
Example render of blonde brick base and white first floor.
Credit: SAHA
Blonde and white

This design has a blonde brick base which complements the fresh, white first floor and veranda.

Example render of blonde brick base and green first floor. Credit: SAHA
Example render of blonde brick base and green first floor.
Credit: SAHA
Blonde and green

The blonde brick base and a green first floor has a natural tone which blends into the surrounding landscape.

Example render of blonde brick base and red façade, balustrade and details. Credit: SAHA
Example render of blonde brick base and red façade, balustrade and details.
Credit: SAHA
Blonde and red

The blonde brick base is contrasted with a red facade, balustrade and details, creating a modern look.

Example render of brown brick base and white first floor. Credit: SAHA
Example render of brown brick base and white first floor.
Credit: SAHA
Brown and white

This design has a classic look with a brown brick base complemented by the white first floor.

About the architect

SAHA is a values-driven architectural practice with a focus on homes for intergenerational living. SAHA is committed to the principle, ‘the best for the most for the least’, and puts it into practice by designing beautiful, practical and efficient houses.

Their beautiful designs are affordable, environmentally friendly, and created for everyday life. SAHA has been awarded at state and national levels for residential architecture, landscape design and their commitment to sustainability and heritage preservation.

For more of SAHA’s work, visit SAHA Sydney.

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Illustration of landscape design. Credit: Felix Saw
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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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