Lane Cove Bushland Deck
The Transformation
Before & After
An ageing elevated deck with poor weather cover, no clear dining zone and a balustrade that visually disconnects the home from the trees. The design response addresses these conditions by strengthen the bushland connection, create credible weather shelter, define dining and lounge zones, use durable low-maintenance materials.
- Location
- Lane Cove, NSW
- Design Style
- Bushland Contemporary
- Typical Duration
- 9-13 weeks
- Concept Date
- August 2026
The Design Behind the Transformation
Four coordinated design choices shape the outdoor living response through layout, materials and everyday use.
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Framed Bushland Outlook
Framed Bushland Outlook resolves a specific part of the original condition while preserving the approved openings, proportions and movement through the space. The material selection is coordinated with the other three design responses so the room reads as one considered concept.
Material paletteSpotted-gum-toned decking · Dark metal balustrade · Charcoal roof structure
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Lightweight Weather Shelter
Lightweight Weather Shelter resolves a specific part of the original condition while preserving the approved openings, proportions and movement through the space. The material selection is coordinated with the other three design responses so the room reads as one considered concept.
Material paletteDark metal balustrade · Charcoal roof structure · Warm low-glare lighting
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Dining and Lounge Definition
Dining and Lounge Definition resolves a specific part of the original condition while preserving the approved openings, proportions and movement through the space. The material selection is coordinated with the other three design responses so the room reads as one considered concept.
Material paletteCharcoal roof structure · Warm low-glare lighting · Spotted-gum-toned decking
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Durable Deck Materiality
Durable Deck Materiality resolves a specific part of the original condition while preserving the approved openings, proportions and movement through the space. The material selection is coordinated with the other three design responses so the room reads as one considered concept.
Material paletteWarm low-glare lighting · Spotted-gum-toned decking · Dark metal balustrade
Renovation Journey
Explore the stages that would shape this outdoor living design concept from planning through completion.
Planning Concept Stage
Lock rear openings, levels, boundaries, garden context, weather exposure and drainage assumptions.
- Strengthen the bushland connection
- Create credible weather shelter
- Define dining and lounge zones
Project Gallery
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Design Outcome
A bushland contemporary outdoor living design that brings strengthen the bushland connection, create credible weather shelter, define dining and lounge zones, use durable low-maintenance materials into one coherent everyday response.
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