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Australian Made – Arkular Celebrates Local Makers and Growers

Lana — Thu, 25 May 2023 04:40:51 +0000

Support
Local.

Australian Made Makes Australia

Australian Made Week is back for 2024! The initiative is all about home grown, dedicated to showcasing all the incredible brands, products and more that are made in Australia.

“Australian Made Week is a time to celebrate and support Australia’s local makers and growers all around the country. When you buy Australian, you support Australia – you create jobs and economic activity while enjoying products made to some of the highest standards in the world.”

Take a look below at some of the Australian brands and products we love and support at Arkular.

Image: Fish Creek House

1. Dulux.

One of the most iconic names in Australian paint, Dulux has been creating some of Australia’s favourite colours for nearly a century.

With facilities in both Victoria and Queensland, their plant in Merrifield located in Melbourne’s north is the largest paint factory in Australia and New Zealand.

“Over the decades, we’ve become the nation’s favourite paint and have been voted the most trusted paint brand in Australia for the last nine years in a row (Reader’s Digest, 2021).”

Image: Fish Creek House

2. Laminex.

“Laminex has been a proud Australian manufacturer for over 85 years. During that time, we’ve grown from a tin shed in Melbourne to multiple large-scale manufacturing plants in city and country locations right around Australia.”

Sustaining Australian manufacturing provides lifeblood to local communities, with Laminex being one of the top three employers across the Gympie region after acquiring the Monkland plant, a plant closed down by the previous owners.

Image: Fish Creek House

Image: Laminex Australia Shou Sugi

Image: Shoreham Banksia House Laminex Bayleaf and Midnight

3. Coastal Clothesline

Backgrounds in aircraft engineering and innovation coupled with a passion for people & marketing led them to create Coastal Clotheslines.

Made from recycled 316 stainless steel that has been fabricated into brackets with no harmful welding or powder-coating paints releasing nasties into the atmosphere.

Coastal Clotheslines are true environmental performers. Each clothesline is manufactured using passive solar energy and excess solar power is fed back into the grid. There are zero harmful air emissions in the workshop and no plastics in the production you are purchasing stainless steel in its true recycled and recyclable form.

Learn more about Coastal Clothesline and view their products here.

Image: Coastal Clothesline

4. Wiltliving – Fine Art Coastal Prints

Jessica Blacklow is a coastal lifestyle fine art photographer, capturing the beauty of the Australian coast and its active surf culture. Her images document the joy of everyday connections with water.

A renewed interest in photography came when she found joy in capturing her beautiful local surrounds. Jessica’s photography has been featured in several Australian lifestyle magazines and numerous online publications.

Voted in the top 20 finalist for Australasia’s Top Emerging Photographers 2022 for her series entry featuring the Newcastle Ocean Baths.

Learn more about Wiltliving and view more fine art prints here.

Image: Wategos Beach by Wiltliving

Image: by The Dirt Company

5. The Dirt Company

The Dirt Company is Australian owned and made, offering waste and cruelty free laundry products that can be refilled and reused.

The Dirt Company was founded on the belief of making sustainable household products something people could fall in love with. In 2016 the cleaning industry was a mess. Single use plastic bottles. Loud and unpleasant designs. Synthetic ingredients. Harsh chemicals.

The Dirt Company wanted to make it better so they introduced a range of sustainable laundry products.

View more products here or learn more about their story.

Image: by The Dirt Company

6. Baden Croft Australian Artist

Baden Croft’s practice is influenced by a life spent exploring the rugged Australian wilderness.

Based on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, the early career artist spends countless hours free diving and trudging through bushland in search of a subject or moment that sparks his interest.

Baden has exhibited in group and solo exhibitions in Sydney and Melbourne and his works are held in private collections around Australia and internationally.

View more of his beautiful work here.

Image: Fish Creek House Artwork by Baden Croft

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Melbourne Design Week 2023

Lana — Tue, 16 May 2023 03:57:18 +0000

Image by: Design Week Melbourne

Design
Week.

Design the World You Want

Melbourne Design Week 2023 celebrates design through talks, tours, exhibitions, launches, installations, and workshops. The program chooses three pillars each year to address the ever-changing opportunities and challenges that designers face.

This year’s theme revolves around ‘Design the World You Want’, with the three pillars being transparency, currency and legacy, asking participants to think about time and scale to design the world they want.

Read on to view some of the amazing exhibitions we are looking forward to this year, or head to the NGV to view the full program for 2023.

Image: A Circular Design Exhibition by Mater x Cult

1. WASTE DREAM by Mater x Cult

“A circular design exhibition exploring how waste can be made into furniture.”

The exhibition explores how different waste streams from industrial production can be turned into new materials in the furniture industry.

Visitors can view circular waste installations and discover the design and production behind Mater’s ‘Conscious Collection’ – a series of products by Børge Mogensen, Space Copenhagen, Eva Harlou and Nanna Ditzel, with each product made with Matek® – a revolutionary new material that uses waste products such as coffee bean shells and fishing nets and up-cycles it into a unique composite material that is made into new furniture.

Learn more about the installations here.

Location
Enter via 137 Berkeley Street, Carlton VIC 3053

Image: A Circular Design Exhibition by Mater x Cult

2. Designing an Australian Garden

Professional garden design has a short but rich history in Australia, dominated by the influence of 20th-century luminaries such as Edna Walling, Ellis Stones and Gordon Ford.

Australia has changed significantly since the close of the last century, both climatically and culturally. What makes for a successful garden in Australia now? What characterises contemporary Australian garden design, distinct from the legacy of these 20th-century greats?

“Join garden designer Fiona Brockhoff and landscape architect Kate Cullity in a conversation considering these questions and how these two renowned experts approach the design of their own gardens.”

Click here to learn more about the upcoming exhibition.

Time and location

Wed 24 May6:00pm – 7:00 pm
A bookshop by Uro at Collingwood Yards, Johnston Street, Collingwood VIC, Australia

Image: With Nature Garden Design By Fiona Brockhoff

Image: Melbourne Now: No House Style

3. Melbourne Now: No House Style

Assembling leading and emerging Melbourne-based furniture designers and architects, No House Style views contrasting styles that are emblematic of Melbourne’s creative spirit.

Going against mainstream trends, the designers and architects are assisting to establish a picture of Melbourne’s design that is expressive of contemporary issues and values.

Location
Ground Level, The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia

View more about the exhibition here.

Image: Melbourne Now: No House Style

4. Origin To Object Presented by CERES Fair Wood

The question of the origin of timber is becoming increasingly difficult to answer. CERES Fair Wood has collaborated with a number of local furniture makers on sustainable timber journeys to create a truly local piece of furniture.

The process involves sharing the timber’s origin and journey from a standing tree with the makers.

“The exhibition seeks to highlight the connection made when carrying forward the story and knowledge of a tree and caring for it through responsible material selection. The final pieces tell the story of the tree, the grower, the miller, and the maker, connecting people to their place.”

Location
Industrial School, Abbotsford Convent

Click here for more information about the exhibition.

Image: Ceres Fair Wood

Image: The Wheeler Centre

5. Room For Everyone: Designing For Inclusivity

The exhibition discusses how inclusive design can right past wrongs and create more welcoming public spaces in the future and examines the vital role of design in creating a more inclusive society.

“Join an informative and exploratory discussion as a panel of design experts examines the crucial role of design in breaking down barriers to social inclusion.”

Location
The Wheeler Centre 176 Little Lonsdale Street Melbourne Victoria 3000

To view more about the exhibition, click here.

Image: The Wheeler Centre

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Universal Modular Design – Accessible & Barrier-free Homes

Lana — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 02:42:51 +0000

Image: Arkulars Universal Design Modular Home

Inclusive
Design.

The Importance of Universal Design

“Universal design is the design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible.” – Ron Mace

As one of the primary authors of this post today, and as a mother, partner, sister and daughter who lives with a muscular disability, I have desired to create a space that allows me and others who face daily challenges alien to numerous able-bodied people, to thrive and feel alive in a space that does not discriminate.

A mantra of Universal Design is to create homes that are a safe space for us to relax, socialise and get on with everyday life, regardless of one’s mobility. For many, this is unachievable, due to inaccessible design and architectural limitations.

My passion is design, sustainability, and having the ability to provide a platform to give back to the community, raising awareness of the importance of Universal Design to reduce barriers and increase inclusion for all within the community.

The Team at Arkular have got behind me to help create this beautiful space.

What is Universal Design?

A universally designed building avoids barriers that discriminate against visitors or occupants to ensure inclusiveness, promotes accessibility and is usable over time without the need for major adjustments.

Livable Housing Australia is helping make homes easier to access, navigate and live in. They have produced a set of practical, common-sense guidelines to increase the livability and accessibility of homes for people of all abilities.

According to these guidelines, a universally designed home should:

– be easy to enter and move around in;
– be capable of easy and cost-effective adaptation; and
– be designed to anticipate and respond to changing needs

Although some people have significant functional needs that require specialised design, utilising universal design principles as a foundation provides the ability to accommodate a wide range of peoples needs.

Image by Marcus Aurelius

Social Impact of Inaccessible Design

Research from Goodwin et al. (2022), sites evidence of emotional, economic, social and physical health impacts of inaccessible housing for those with mobility limitations.

More than 80% of respondents indicated they could not visit family and friends whose homes were inaccessible, leading to isolation, loneliness and disconnection from the community.

Welcome to Arkulars Universal Design Modular Home

A beautiful, accessible and adaptable space, the Arkular Universal Design Modular Home creates a place of comfort and refuge, encouraging deep connections with nature to be forged and allowing spirit and imagination to flow freely.

Carefully structured battens and forms in the facades allow sun and wind to slip through delicately, showcasing natural patterns and providing life, drama and movement across the spaces within. Light and shade dance in unison across the interior spaces and facades that may have otherwise been static in nature.

Accessibility has been achieved internally with the inclusion of open corridors, enhanced doorway widths with accessible wet areas and bedrooms. Accessible verandahs wrap around the dwelling, allowing for ease of access, shade from the sun and screening from harsher weather elements.

The home is equipped for both current accessibility requirements and is also adaptable for future needs.

Image: Arkulars Universal Design Modular Home

Inclusions for an Accessible Home

1. Doorway width
The minimum clear opening of a doorway on a continuous accessible path of travel must be no less than 850 mm.

2. Open-plan living
Open-plan spaces and floorplans are essential for wheelchair users to have plenty of room to move without restriction.

3. Accessible bathrooms and kitchens
Roll-in and curbless showers, grab rails and shower chairs and benches must be considered for an accessible bathroom. Lower storage units and countertops, open space under sinks and access-compliant appliances are needed for a safe and accessible kitchen.

4. Wheelchair Accessible Wardrobe
Lower wardrobe rods and shelving units are needed to compensate for the height of a wheelchair.

Image: Pinta Handle by Handle Supply Co

Helpful Resources

We’ve compiled some helpful resources to assist you in creating universal and accessible spaces.

Kitchen + Bathroom

Living + Bedroom

Walking Aid

Top & Derby – Not your Grandpa’s Walking Stick

Helpful Guides

Design That Does Not Differentiate

At Arkular, we are constantly advocating for ways to improve the quality of life for people of all abilities.

Increasing awareness of accessible and universal design will assist in mitigating any barriers that may discriminate against the elderly, people with specific health conditions or those with mobility issues.

Universal design is integral for promoting diversity and encouraging inclusion. We believe design shouldn’t be for him or her, them or us, able-bodied or differently-abled persons it should be for everyone.

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The Arkular Difference

Lana — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:19:11 +0000

Image: The Agricultural Lakehouse

Design
Differently.

One Size Doesn’t Fit All

At Arkular, we respect that everyone is different and that each exciting project comes with its own wealth of potential and, of course, it’s its own technical guidelines, parameters, and deadlines. We listen, offering fast, flexible solutions with a mindful approach.

Our designs are tailored according to the needs of the individual and the sites surrounding landscape. Whether it’s an off-grid location, a coastal getaway or a unique urban block – we can create a prefab home to suit every lifestyle.

Image: Cape Woolamai Floorplan

Image: Ark T2 Floorplan

Image: Bangalow Hinterland House Floorplan

Floorplan 1: Cape Woolamai Beach House
Floorplan 2: Bangalow Hinterland House
Floorplan 3: Ark Tree 2 Design

Flexibility is the True Strength of Modular-designed Homes

Every site presents its own challenges and opportunities.

Our custom homes use the ‘Ark Range’ as a starting point, with the location and your preferences as our inspiration. We then tweak and tailor the design until it’s made to fit you - to the location, budget, and lifestyle. This is your chance to create a space that’s only limited by your imagination.

At Arkular, we take pride in:

• Being client-focused: We are dedicated to achieving the best outcome from conception through to completion.

• Tweaking and tailoring: We modify and adapt the design to you, your lifestyle and your site; and

• Producing impressive architectural homes: Our beautifully crafted ‘Sea, Tree and City Range’ homes are evidence of this, designed to maximise efficiency, minimise time frames and streamline processes.

Image: Flinders House

Welcome to a Stress-free Process

Whether choosing an Ark Design or preferring a completely custom design, you can relax knowing that our passionate team absolutely loves handling all the homework and project management for you, even with council permits.

Our team manages each project from start to finish, paying close attention to the site’s unique requirements. We craft flexible designs, that never waiver on quality.

With over 20 years of experience, our team of architects’ passion is as real today as it was yesterday, designing sustainable modular homes across Australia alongside our team of world-class modular building partners in Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania, ACT and Queensland.

Image: Flinders House

Sustainable Design Shouldn’t Cost the Earth

What we like most about our prefab, modular approach is that it helps us save time during the build process, which in turn saves you money. This means resources can be directed towards well-considered design and high-quality materials, instead of being squandered on unforeseen delays typical of traditional building methods.

We’re proud of the value we add to each project through our process. Whether we gain time or money (or both) through our efficiencies, we keep you informed at every step and ensure the benefits are always passed on to you.

At Arkular, we take pride in:

• Efficient, transparent processes and authentic numbers.

• Every client receives an accurate idea of costs at the very first design presentation, providing a clear design direction and complete peace of mind.

• An impressive comprehensive and transparent standard inclusions list.

• Our manufacturing partners estimating and construction team ensures our forecast numbers are authentic.

• Our process is streamlined, guaranteeing sharp turnarounds and fast completions.

• We provide exceptional project value across a mere 8 to 12 months for the entire process (timings depend on site and council).

Image: Flinders House

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The Arkular Modular Journey in Detail – From Concept to Completion

Lana — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 04:02:35 +0000

Image: South Golden Beach House

Arkular
Process.

From Concept to Completion – We Make it Easy

Designing and building your dream home shouldn’t be stressful. At Arkular, we’ve created a 3-phase process that’s a fun, easy and enjoyable journey from initial design consultation, concept revision through to delivery, completion and beyond. Looking to design and build a modular home? Read on to learn more about the Arkular process.

Image: Anglesea Beach House Interiors

Our 3-step Process

Our team takes a collaborative approach, guiding you through each step of the project from start to finish. It’s a process that starts with you and keeps collaboration at its core – your vision inspires our ideas.

This process is simplified over 3 phases, with our experienced team project managing throughout every step. These phases define your journey through concept, design, documentation and delivery.

From the initial creative concept to council works and the exciting interior fit-out, right through to managing the amazing build and installation by our allied manufacturing partner – we have you covered.

Arkular honours its commitment to delivering projects in a timely manner with full transparency and excellent communication through the design, build, and delivery process.View the full Process Guide

Image: Anglesea Beach House Flatlay

Phase 1. Connect

Our process starts with an introductory meeting where we capture the big ideas, outline actionable strategies that will allow us to generate the best results. We connect with you to create a clear direction for your project.

Using an integrated approach, we have created clear steps that will assist us to drive you towards your ultimate goal of opening up your door and stepping into your new house. All our designs are easily customised to suit your specific brief, your budget, and your site to deliver the right solutions, 50% quicker than a traditional project.

Image: Jindabyne House

Image: Little Hampton House Installation

Phase 2. Discover

Every sites potential is unique. Once our Discovery Stage is activated, our fresh perspective will shine a light on where the opportunities of your site lie.

This is a unique opportunity of collaborating with our Architectural Team and their decades of experience in delivering internationally acclaimed projects.

After project engagement, we arrange a time for an experienced architect to attend site and carry out their assessment. Armed with this knowledge, we bounce concept ideas within the studio to develop a purposed fit design specific for your site, brief and budget.

Once costed by our Manufacturing Supplier’s estimating department, we will present back to you a personalised design response that has been professionally costed and crafted with a runway to completion mapped out with realistic time frames.

Our 3D views, mood boards, cost plans and architectural drawings will immerse you into the reality of your future house and life.

Image: Little Hampton House Installation

Phase 3. Crafted

Every design needs crafting to create a unique architectural home. We will distill the concept to inspire your space, facilitating and co-creating with a process that unites the consultant team, the delivery team and you.

This is the inspiring and creative finish line you’ve been looking forward to. Our highly experienced architectural team will guide you through a stunning array of finishes and fixtures to help you achieve the exact look you are after. Our goal is to provide all the design expertise and guidance so that you don’t feel overwhelmed by the options.

Coordinating, directing and unifying the project team, we will document the required information that will be collated to produce a final package that will be used for building contract execution and permits.

Image: Sandy Point House Flatlay

Image: Sandy Point House Installation

Time to Build Your Modular Home

Construction and delivery takes place during Phase 3 of the Arkular process and includes:

– Manufacturing drawings being created and reviewed by Arkular to ensure the quality of the project
– Procurement and construction undertaken by our manufacturing partner
– Dwelling installation, commissioning, handed over and quality assured by Arkular. Welcome home!

The average construction time for an Arkular home is around 12 to 20 weeks. The installation takes 2+ days and an additional 2+ weeks for finishing touches, including services, external decks and pergolas. Times may vary depending on the project’s complexity and site access.

We work alongside our manufacturing supplier to ensure the quality of our product is assured and its architectural intent is maintained. Prefab manufacturing minimises waste production due to the controlled environment, with off-site construction also assisting in reducing noise and air pollution.

Image: Sandy Point House Installation

Image: Little Hampton House Installation

Image: Agricultural Lakehouse Installation

Image: Anglesea Beach House Installation

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Arkular Modular Home Reviews: Discover the Benefits of Sustainable Living

Lana — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 03:26:04 +0000

Image: Ventnor House

Arkular
Reviews.

Client Testimonials

We talk to our current clients about their positive experience designing and building a sustainable modular home with Arkular. Take a look below at some of our client’s thoughts and positive reviews along their journey from conception through to completion.

Image: South Golden Beach House

South Golden Beach House

The Brief

The client desired a space that would inspire their creativity while showcasing the stunning creek views.

This design aimed to create a comfortable, low-maintenance dwelling that integrates harmoniously with the stunning surroundings. It serves as a space for our client to age gracefully while prioritising views of Yelgun Creek and minimising visibility of neighbors whenever possible.

As a result, the living-dining area and studio offer expansive views of the lake, enabling the client to work and live in a space that celebrates the area’s uniqueness and inspires creativity.

Learn more about the design features of the South Golden Beach House here.

Image: South Golden Beach House

Image: South Golden Beach Install

Linelle: South Golden Beach House Owner

“The house looks exceptional, Arkular has designed a beautiful house. The modules look amazing and the design is truly exceptional. The cladding and windows especially.

I love knowing that my home is environmentally friendly, allowing me to enjoy while minimising my footprint. I couldn’t be happier. It’s a perfect space that meets all my needs while looking beautiful.”

Image: South Golden Beach House

Image: Barwon Heads House

Barwon Heads Beach House

The Brief

Clean lines, a calming colour palette and enhancing natural light were integral aspects in the design process.

The customised H-shaped design refelcts the power of a flexible Arkular floorplan, featuring two wings and a central axis, this smart design provides a thoughtful layout that maximises views, natural light, and airflow.

View the Barwon Heads House.

Image: Barwon Heads House

Image: South Golden Beach House

John O’Donnell: Barwon Heads House Owner

In the Victorian coastal town of Barwon Heads, John O’Donnell says building his modular home was a precise and seamless experience.

“It was great, because it meant what they said it would cost was exactly what it cost, as opposed to building your own house, where there always seems to be vast numbers of things that go wrong,” he says.

John says the simplicity of modular design meant he was not encouraged to “build the Taj Mahal” but had enough design choices to shape his project into much more than a box.

“I’ve had lots of comments, because there is a walking track not very far from there, so a lot of local people see it. The look of it is good, it’s got a character of its own and it’s really easy to look after and to live in.”

Image: Barwon Heads House

Image: Bangalow Hinterland House

Bangalow Hinterland House

The Brief

Located on sprawling farmland, the Bangalow Hinterland House has been carefully designed to create a private, off-grid family retreat.

Completely off-grid, the Bangalow Hinterland House offers the quintessential peaceful escape and enjoyment of the Byron Bay lifestyle. The site’s intentional orientation captures both the sunrise over Cape Byron and the magical sunset over the rolling green hinterlands.

View the full details about our Bangalow Hinterland House.

Image: Bangalow Hinterland House

Lionel and Natasha: Bangalow Hinterland House Owners

“We have been delighted to engage Arkular in our project. Their strategic relationship with reputable builders in multiple regions has enabled us to proceed with a project in the NSW Northern Rivers with a local builder that was previously impossible.” Says Natasha

“Their significant design experience with modular homes is combined with clear project planning and staging. Costs have been transparent from the outset, and communication/feedback has been hassle-free. They have truly created a scaleable, efficient process to bring a project like ours to fruition. And the design process was a breeze.

With the challenges faced by building using traditional, on-site builders, the question is not why would we use Arkular. The question should only be, why wouldn’t we use Arkular?” Says Lionel.

Image: Bangalow Hinterland House

“People wishing to build in remote, non-urban locations often face significant hurdles: lack of skilled labour, lengthy delays, materials shortages, distance from commercial suppliers and the impact of extreme climate events.” Says Lionel.

“In this environment, the value proposition provided by Arkular is hard to overstate. Modular homes, designed by experienced architects, constructed offsite by established, reputable builders and installed onsite in a matter of days or weeks effectively overcome the hurdles of remote building.

The project benefits from economies of scale at the builder, lack of climate-related delays and limited scope of works required onsite. Costs are known upfront, and time-frames are guaranteed. Close coordination with the builder throughout the design process ensures the project remains on budget and on point.” Says Lionel.

Image: Bangalow Hinterland House

Image: Sandy Point Modular Beach House

Sandy Point Modular Beach House

The Brief

“Catriona and I are just flabbergasted at the potential you have created from the site. The initial designs are just astonishing”.

Contemporary home that maintains a striking street presence and has been set very sensitively into the landscape. The introduction to the home was designed to be welcoming and create a sense of expectation.

The floor plan over the two levels is clever and generously proportioned, providing multiple living areas and a brilliant division between the private and social spaces.

View the Sandy Point Modular Home floorplan here.

Image: Sandy Point Modular Beach House

Images: Sandy Point Modular Beach House Installation

Paul and Catriona: Sandy Point Modular Beach House Owners

“We’ve spent a couple of weeks in the house and everything is great. We’re cracking on with the landscaping and driveway so we can get it all finished in the next couple of months. Overall it’s wonderful and very relaxing.”

Images: Sandy Point Modular Beach House Installation

Shoreham Banksia House

The Brief

The client sought a beach home. A comfortable holiday home that would withstand extended visits from family, grandchildren, friends and dogs.

A space where adults could relax and children play safely. They needed clear sight lines from the living areas, and the main bedroom, to the deck and pool.

They also wanted an interesting-looking, energy and space-efficient house, which reflected the beachside environment.

View more about our Shoreham House.

Image: Shoreham House

Mark and Carmel: Shoreham House Owners

“The kitchen is great for entertaining. It can accommodate several cooks and encourages people to gather around and participate in preparations for meals. We have had multiple generations stay (and also several couples at a time) without the house feeling crowded.

Aspects we particularly like:

– Borrowed views out the back of the house.
– Downdraft hot plates so we have the big-picture window.
– How the inside/outside living works.
– The way the house looks/sits on the block as it is interesting and exciting to see.
– Love the way it captures the air and sun.
– Love the location and shape of the pool and the way the house looks out onto it.
– The height of the ceilings gives a sense of space and lightness”

Image: Shoreham House

Images: Shoreham House

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Why Choose Arkular Modular Homes?

Lana — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 02:48:21 +0000

Image: Ventnor House

Smart
Design.

Cost-effective Modular Architecture Australia

Arkular specialises in modern modular architecture, designing sustainable and innovative modular spaces customised to you, your lifestyle and your site’s unique landscape. From cost efficiencies to quicker build times through to efficient project management and higher quality control; offsite is the smarter way to build. Read on to learn more about why you should choose an Arkular modular home.

Image: Clydesdale House

What is a Modular Home?

A modular home is a building that has been constructed off-site, with the modules delivered to the site, connected and installed to form a completed structure.

Modular homes are incredibly flexible when it comes to design, with full customisation available to showcase your lifestyle and needs. An Arkular modular home begins as an architectural design concept and is showcased as a 3D model with floorplans utilising CAD and BIM software.

View our upcoming modular home projects to get inspired.

Why Choose Arkular Modular Homes?

Our prefabricated buildings are manufactured by our team of world-class modular building partners across Australia. We service Tasmania, Victoria, NSW, Queensland, ACT and South Australia.

The benefits of choosing an Arkular modular home:

Cost and time-saving: Prefabricated homes have a quicker turnaround due to efficient design and effective manufacturing processes, resulting in cost-saving benefits.

Energy efficiency: Arkular’s modular homes employ energy-efficient design principles to maximise heating and cooling proficiency.

Flexibility: Our modules form limitless design combinations allowing you to create the modular home of your dreams.

Easy: Our buildings are easy to transport and install due to the use of standardised materials.

Aesthetically Pleasing: The completed building will have architectural quality and blend seamlessly into its new surroundings.

Image: Banksia House

Image: Jindabyne House

Customised Architectural Solutions

Considered architectural design tailored to you, your site and the surrounding landscape. We design homes that change and adapt as you do, incorporating:

• Passive design principles
• Clever spatial planning and considered design features
• Designing big rather than building big, paying careful attention to material sizes and dimensions
• Understanding the needs of the dwellings surrounding the environment

Need some inspiration for your custom prefab modular home? Whether it be a coastal, urban or rural abode, an off-grid living haven or a universally equipped home, our custom projects will be sure to inspire you.

View our completed projects here.

Image: Jindabyne House

Clever Modular Floorplans for a Smart Prefab Home

A quality floor plan is an essential starting point for any Arkular design.

A floorplan provides a way to visualise a dwelling’s layout, ensuring you can move through spaces freely and allow for any potential challenges or advantages to be identified. It creates flow, considers the best use of natural light and adds valuable space to any home.

View our designs here to view more modular floorplans.

Image: The Agricultural Lakehouse

Image: Ark S2

Image: Ark T2

Image: Ark T3

Cost Saving Benefits

Arkular provides cost-effective modular architectural design responses that meet your brief and budget.

Streamlined processes, shorter build times and reduced labour costs all contribute to affordability from concept to contract. At Arkular, resources are directed towards well-considered design and high-quality materials, instead of being wasted on delays seen within traditional building methods.

Less time spent worrying about building a home, more time enjoying it.

How Arkular provides cost-saving benefits:

• Every client has an accurate idea of costs at the very first design presentation, providing a clear design direction.
• We have an impressive, comprehensive and transparent standard inclusions list.
• Our processes are streamlined, guaranteeing sharp turnarounds and fast completions.
• We provide exceptional project value across a mere 8 to 12 months for the entire process (timings depend on site and council).

Image: Fish Creek House

Fast-Tracked Timelines

Designed smarter to go up faster. Prefabricated to maximise efficiency, minimise time frames and streamline processes.

Our prefabricated homes have a quicker turnaround due to efficient design and effective manufacturing processes

Our 3-step Process

Our process is simplified over 3 phases, with our highly specialised and experienced team project managing throughout every step. These phases define your journey through concept, design, documentation and delivery.

Arkular honours its commitment to delivering projects promptly with full transparency and excellent communication through the design, build, and delivery process. View more about our process here

Image: South Golden Beach House Install

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Sustainability & Homes for the Future

Thinking ahead about what we leave behind. We utilise Passive and Biophilic design elements and integrate circularity to minimise waste, maximise energy efficiency and support well-being.

We integrate Biophilic Design through:

Visual connections with surrounding nature and natural elements, non-visual connections with nature (textures, materials and sun patches, access to thermal and airflow variability (shade, seasonal vegetation, radiant heat), the presence of water, dynamic and diffused light and prioritising prospect, refuge and mystery.

We utilise Passive Design by:

Working alongside the local climate to maintain a comfortable year-round temperature, considering orientation, thermal mass, insulation and glazing to take advantage of natural sources of heating and cooling, such as sun and breezes, and to minimise unwanted heat gain and loss.

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Arkular Modular Homes in The Northern Rivers – Beaches, Rainforest and Modular Design

Lana — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 23:14:04 +0000

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Northern
Rivers.

Modular Homes in NSW Northern Rivers

Beautiful beaches, lush hinterlands, and winding rivers, welcome to Northern NSW’s Northern Rivers! Stretching across the Clarence, Tweed and Richmond catchments, this is a region where salt meets soil in the best possible way: a landscape that rewards thoughtful design. Read on to explore a selection of Arkular’s modular home projects that have been carefully designed for thos laid-back corner of northern NSW.

Mullumbimby House – Just Landed!

We are so excited to share our recently installed project in the beautiful town of Mullumbimby. This thoughtfully designed home is coming together beautifully, and we can’t wait to reveal the final result. Stay tuned for installation updates, behind-the-scenes progress, and completed photos coming soon.

A simple architectural form with warm, natural materiality and strong connections to the outdoors. The home sits comfortably within the landscape, framing views towards the bush outlook and bringing natural light deep into the interior spaces.

View Mullumbimby House here.

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Arkular’s Sustainable Modular Home in Nimbin

Set in the foothills of the Nimbin Rocks, with sweeping views across the valley to Wollumbin, Nimbin House is oriented to capture the landscape from every angle.

Full-height glazing rises above the kitchen bench to frame Wollumbin, extending through the dining area and into the living space, where a fully glazed wall draws the eye outward across the valley.

Two generous overhangs offer shelter in inclement weather, while carefully positioned sun hoods temper the intensity of the summer sun.

Find out more about our upcoming Nimbin House.

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South Golden Beach House

South Golden Beach is a unique coastal town within the Byron Shire, located 25 minutes from Byron Bay. A quiet, laidback spot with pristine beaches perfect for fishing and surfing.

Our South Golden Beach House is situated on a block nestled amongst native bushland that hugs Yelgun Creek. The design focused on creating a comfortable, low-maintenance dwelling that seamlessly fits into the beautiful natural setting.

The home has been clad using Shou Sugi Ban timber, utilised for its visual aesthetic, and rich black texture and to compliment the surrounding landscape.

View our South Golden Beach House here.

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Coorabell Ridge Houses

We currently have two exciting projects in the Coorabell Ridge housing community located within the beautiful Byron Bay Hinterland.

At 140m2, the Coorabell Ridge House prioritises energy efficiency and sustainability with the inclusion of solar panels, high grade insulation, double glazing and rainwater tanks.

Signed, sealed and delivered! The Coorabell Ridge House has been installed, landscaping completed and photography taken. Stay tuned for the final reveal coming soon.

Our second Coorabell Ridge modular design works with the different climatic conditions of the area, comprising a large open plan kitchen/living/dining and undercover alfresco entertaining area.

Delivery day is coming, this beautiful home is soon to be installed on site!

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Things to do and Places to Explore in the Northern Rivers

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Cooly Eco Adventures – Chinderah

Cooly Eco Adventures specialise in eco-conscious whale and marine adventure tours, including whale watching, swimming with dolphins and turtle safaris. Find out more about Cooly Eco Adventures.

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Stone & Wood Brewery – Byron Bay

An iconic institution of Byron Bay, the Stone & Wood Brewery is a dog-friendly spot with a laid-back, friendly vibe. They offer guided tours, tastings and a curated menu of delicious food. Learn more about Stone & Wood here.

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Nightcap National Park – Nightcap

An ancient, world-heritage-listed rainforest, Nightcap National Park is abundant with lush green gullies, waterfalls and native animals. Learn more about the National Park here.

Things to do and Places to Explore in the Northern Rivers

Cooly Eco Adventures – Chinderah

Cooly Eco Adventures specialise in eco-conscious whale and marine adventure tours, including whale watching, swimming with dolphins and turtle safaris. Find out more about Cooly Eco Adventures.

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Stone & Wood Brewery – Byron bay

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Nightcap National Park – Nightcap

An ancient, world-heritage-listed rainforest, Nightcap National Park is abundant with lush green gullies, waterfalls and native animals. Plan your trip to Nightcap National Park here.

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Bangalow Hinterland House

Located on sprawling farmland, our U-shaped Bangalow Hinterland House is a private, off-grid family retreat.

The home offers the quintessential peaceful escape and enjoyment of the Byron Bay lifestyle. Requirements for an off-grid solution were driven not only by the client’s eco-consciousness but the remoteness and isolation of the site.

The prominent use of glass provides picturesque panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and a continuous connection with nature.

Take a tour of the Bangalow Hinterland House.

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Northern Rivers House

Base Design: Ark T3A – U-shaped – 250 m2, 4 Bedrooms + 3 Bathrooms

This clever U-shaped home has been designed to foster family interaction and functionality while maximising connection to its rural/coastal surroundings.

The home includes 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a spacious central kitchen and walk in pantry, open plan living/ dining space that flows onto an outdoor undercover space with kitchen and a laundry/ utility space.

Thoughtful material choices include charred and natural timbers, metal detailing and sustainably sourced stone. Modifications based on the Arkular Set Design Ark T3A ensure the home meets the family’s needs while adhering to safety standards for bushfire resilience.

View the Northern Rivers House here.

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Why Not Try Alpine?

Looking for a change of scenery? Discover the charm of Alpine living. View our range of modular homes located in Alpine locations across NSW and Victoria here.

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The Golden Ratio

Lana — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 04:02:47 +0000

Golden
Ratio.

Often referred to as the “divine proportion,” the Golden Ratio is said to be the root of beauty and can be found almost anywhere, including architecture, painting, music, nature and the human body. When applied to design specifically, it creates an organic, balanced, and aesthetically pleasing composition, bringing structure and harmony within the built form.

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History of the Golden Ratio

Also known as the Golden Section, Golden Mean, Divine Proportion, or the Greek letter Phi, the Golden Ratio is a special number that approximately equals 1.618.

The ratio itself comes from the Fibonacci sequence, a naturally occurring sequence of numbers that can be found everywhere, from the number of leaves on a tree to the shape of a seashell.

You can find the Golden Ratio when you divide a line into two parts and the longer part (a) divided by the smaller part (b) is equal to the sum of (a) + (b) divided by (a), which both equal 1.618.

The Greek scholar Pythagoras is credited with defining the golden ratio and representing it with the Greek letter Phi. The Greeks were drawn to the ratio, due to its common appearance in nature and beauty within the natural form.

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Examples of Usage of Golden Ratio in Architecture

One of the oldest and best examples of the employment of the Phi is the Great Pyramid of Giza (2570 BC). The pyramid’s height divided by one of its base’s sides yields a ratio that roughly equals Phi.

The Golden Rectangle

The golden rectangle has long been considered the most pleasing proportion to human eyes.

It has been employed within architectural design knowingly and unknowingly for many centuries and is also found within the natural world through plants, animals and insects. The golden rectangle is a rectangle whose sides are proportioned according to the golden ratio (1.618). This means that the longer side is 1.618 times the size of the shorter side.

Utilising the golden rectangle within architecture allows for overall connectivity of the floor plan and adjacency amongst spaces, creating harmony and balance.

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Cape Woolamai Beach House – A Balanced, Beautiful Home

The Cape Woolamai Beach House is driven by sustainability, functionality and symmetry.

Completely off-grid, the home has been designed as a haven away from busy modern life. Clad in Shou Sugi Ban Charred timber, the home embraces the iconic windswept, sun-drenched location.

The form of the home has been derived from the golden ratio, employed to bring structure and harmony to the future users of the space. The spatial arrangements feel right when height, width and overall scale are brought together from this equation!

The golden rectangle has been utilised within the Cape Woolamai Beach House to assist with balance, proportionality and symmetry. A golden rectangle has sides proportioned to the golden ratio (1.618) and has been applied to the design for its visual appeal.

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Finding Beauty Within The Natural Environment

The golden ratio connects many aspects of life, from the structure of DNA and fingerprints to seashells and storm clouds.

At Arkular, we hold great importance on designing homes that are connected with the surrounding landscape and those living inside. We are passionate about the extraordinary positive benefits our customised and sustainable modular homes will have on your future and always look to natural forms for inspiration.

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5 Popular Modular Homes Perfect for Your Summer Getaway

Lana — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 04:59:48 +0000

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Summer
Escapes

Sit Back, Relax and Enjoy the Sun!

With summer well and truly here, we reflect on 5 popular modular designs perfect for a relaxing beachside getaway. From completed homes, recently installed designs, upcoming projects we love, and our range of Ark sea set designs – there is a home for everyone.

1. Portsea Beach House

The Portsea Beach house lives and breathes simplicity, with the home specifically designed to open up and become one with nature.

This openness not only provides a deep connection with local native flora and fauna, but also creates a sense of community and connection with the neighbouring homes.

The site’s careful orientation allows for maximum enjoyment of passive solar principles, with the morning sun streaming in through the eastern windows.

Explore our Portsea Beach House

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2. Anglesea Beach House

An idyllic beachside escape located in the scenic Victorian town of Anglesea, the Anglesea Beach house is a relaxing escape with space that can accommodate the whole family, friends, guests and furry pals.

With expansive decking areas, a shaded pergola, an outdoor BBQ, and an outside social area overlooking the gorgeous pool, this home is well-equipped for the warmer weather.

We mindfully selected the interior finishes at our Anglesea Beach House to create a sophisticated, yet relaxing space, perfect for a beach-side getaway. In the kitchen, impressive gradients of rich greys from the Signorino grey terrazzo splashback and Caesarstone benchtops in Rugged Concrete are offset by the warm timber veneer joinery in Lemon Myrtle.

Find out more about our Anglesea Beach House

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3. Flinders House

The main premise of the site is to open up its outdoor areas towards a more public interface to break down the private / public zones.

Perfect orientation allows for morning sun to stream through the east windows and as the day progresses the large northern facade windows allows the winter sun deep penetration into the space with eaves blocking out the less favour some summer heat.

A mix of external materials includes: silver top ash and shiplap timber. Sustainably forested black butt timber floors and paneling ceiling and black and white timber Laminex cabinetry with solid timber shelving has been used internally.

View Flinders House with interiors by Studio Doherty here.

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4. Sandy Point Beach House

Set amongst the beach trees northwest of Wilson Promontory, this off-the-grid holiday home eschews the clichés of traditional beach side escapes – creating a sustainable haven where land and sea merge.

The contemporary home maintains a striking street presence, whilst being set sensitively into the surrounding environment. Employing passive solar design principles, the home is built with thermally efficient materials, careful north-facing orientation, and expansive double glazing.

The floor plan over two levels is cleverly proportioned to provide multiple living areas and a division between private and social spaces.

View floor plan Sandy Point Beach House.

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Arkulars Mindfully Crafted Sea Range

Loving the look of our coastal homes? We don’t blame you. Spending time by the sea is scientifically proven to improve your mental well-being, reduce stress and promote better physical activity.

At Arkular we bring simplicity and certainty to the creative experience of designing and building a beautiful and sustainable modular home. That’s why we have mindfully crafted our Ark Sea Range, a stunning selection of beachside homes that can be modified to amplify your coastal life.

Our ‘custom homes’ can use the full range as a starting point, with your preferences as our inspiration. We tweak and tailor the design until it’s made to fit you – to the location, budget and lifestyle

Explore all the benefits our Sea Range has to offer.

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5. The Ark S2 – Establishing strong Connections to Nature

The ‘H’ shape floor plan establishes strong connections through arms that reach out into the site offering the opportunity to visually & physically connect to its environment.

Additionally, this shape provides a clear separation of public and private spaces. With Private wings sitting at either end of the entrance to the home, this airlock is perfect for gathering and circulation throughout the house.

View the Ark S2 design.

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Hamersley Gorge Karijini National Park, WA @placesweswim

Places we Swim

Water and swimming are important aspects of Australian culture, with an abundance of amazing beaches, rivers, billabongs, lakes and pools found across the country.

To further inspire your sea-change journey, we take a look at some of our top choices from the amazing Instagram page Places we Swim, which showcases some remarkable bodies of water and their surrounding landscapes that offer an iconic Australian experience and plenty of positive benefits.

Head to @placesweswim to view more incredible swimming spots within Australia.

Hamersley Gorge Karijini National Park, WA @placesweswim

Bushrangers Bay Flinders VIC @placesweswim

Lightning Ridge Bore Bath NSW @placesweswim

Karloo Pool Heathcote NSW @explorensw

Torakina Beach Brunswick Heads NSW @serajwright

Beechworth Gorge VIC @placesweswim

Mossman Gorge The Daintree QLD @lachd.pix

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An ocean escape is also the perfect opportunity to leave the hustle and bustle of modern city life and embrace the refreshing salty wind-swept Australian coast. Looking to design your dream beach-side escape? We’d love to help. Get in touch today.

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Sustainability Archives - Arkular

Australian Made – Arkular Celebrates Local Makers and Growers

Support Local.

Australian Made Makes Australia

Australian Made Week is back for 2024! The initiative is all about home grown, dedicated to showcasing all the incredible brands, products and more that are made in Australia.

Take a look below at some of the Australian brands and products we love and support at Arkular.

1. Dulux.

One of the most iconic names in Australian paint, Dulux has been creating some of Australia’s favourite colours for nearly a century.

2. Laminex.

3. Coastal Clothesline

Backgrounds in aircraft engineering and innovation coupled with a passion for people & marketing led them to create Coastal Clotheslines.

4. Wiltliving – Fine Art Coastal Prints

Jessica Blacklow is a coastal lifestyle fine art photographer, capturing the beauty of the Australian coast and its active surf culture. Her images document the joy of everyday connections with water.

5. The Dirt Company

The Dirt Company is Australian owned and made, offering waste and cruelty free laundry products that can be refilled and reused.

6. Baden Croft Australian Artist

Baden Croft’s practice is influenced by a life spent exploring the rugged Australian wilderness.

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Melbourne Design Week 2023

Design Week.

Design the World You Want

Read on to view some of the amazing exhibitions we are looking forward to this year, or head to the NGV to view the full program for 2023.

1. WASTE DREAM by Mater x Cult

“A circular design exhibition exploring how waste can be made into furniture.”

2. Designing an Australian Garden

Professional garden design has a short but rich history in Australia, dominated by the influence of 20th-century luminaries such as Edna Walling, Ellis Stones and Gordon Ford.

3. Melbourne Now: No House Style

Assembling leading and emerging Melbourne-based furniture designers and architects, No House Style views contrasting styles that are emblematic of Melbourne’s creative spirit.

4. Origin To Object Presented by CERES Fair Wood

The question of the origin of timber is becoming increasingly difficult to answer. CERES Fair Wood has collaborated with a number of local furniture makers on sustainable timber journeys to create a truly local piece of furniture.

5. Room For Everyone: Designing For Inclusivity

“Join an informative and exploratory discussion as a panel of design experts examines the crucial role of design in breaking down barriers to social inclusion.”

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Universal Modular Design – Accessible & Barrier-free Homes

Inclusive Design.

The Importance of Universal Design

“Universal design is the design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible.” – Ron Mace

What is Universal Design?

A universally designed building avoids barriers that discriminate against visitors or occupants to ensure inclusiveness, promotes accessibility and is usable over time without the need for major adjustments.

Social Impact of Inaccessible Design

More than 80% of respondents indicated they could not visit family and friends whose homes were inaccessible, leading to isolation, loneliness and disconnection from the community.

Welcome to Arkulars Universal Design Modular Home

A beautiful, accessible and adaptable space, the Arkular Universal Design Modular Home creates a place of comfort and refuge, encouraging deep connections with nature to be forged and allowing spirit and imagination to flow freely.

Inclusions for an Accessible Home

Helpful Resources

We’ve compiled some helpful resources to assist you in creating universal and accessible spaces.

Design That Does Not Differentiate

At Arkular, we are constantly advocating for ways to improve the quality of life for people of all abilities.

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We are passionate about considered design and conscious architecture. Get in touch with a member of our team today to enquire about your next project.

The Arkular Difference

Design Differently.

One Size Doesn’t Fit All

At Arkular, we respect that everyone is different and that each exciting project comes with its own wealth of potential and, of course, it’s its own technical guidelines, parameters, and deadlines. We listen, offering fast, flexible solutions with a mindful approach.

Our designs are tailored according to the needs of the individual and the sites surrounding landscape. Whether it’s an off-grid location, a coastal getaway or a unique urban block – we can create a prefab home to suit every lifestyle.

Flexibility is the True Strength of Modular-designed Homes

Every site presents its own challenges and opportunities.

At Arkular, we take pride in:

Welcome to a Stress-free Process

Whether choosing an Ark Design or preferring a completely custom design, you can relax knowing that our passionate team absolutely loves handling all the homework and project management for you, even with council permits.

Our team manages each project from start to finish, paying close attention to the site’s unique requirements. We craft flexible designs, that never waiver on quality.

With over 20 years of experience, our team of architects’ passion is as real today as it was yesterday, designing sustainable modular homes across Australia alongside our team of world-class modular building partners in Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania, ACT and Queensland.

Sustainable Design Shouldn’t Cost the Earth

At Arkular, we take pride in:

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The Arkular Modular Journey in Detail – From Concept to Completion

Arkular Process.

From Concept to Completion – We Make it Easy

Our 3-step Process

Our team takes a collaborative approach, guiding you through each step of the project from start to finish. It’s a process that starts with you and keeps collaboration at its core – your vision inspires our ideas.

Arkular honours its commitment to delivering projects in a timely manner with full transparency and excellent communication through the design, build, and delivery process.View the full Process Guide

Phase 1. Connect

Our process starts with an introductory meeting where we capture the big ideas, outline actionable strategies that will allow us to generate the best results. We connect with you to create a clear direction for your project.

Phase 2. Discover

Every sites potential is unique. Once our Discovery Stage is activated, our fresh perspective will shine a light on where the opportunities of your site lie.

Phase 3. Crafted

Every design needs crafting to create a unique architectural home. We will distill the concept to inspire your space, facilitating and co-creating with a process that unites the consultant team, the delivery team and you.

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