Award-Winning Residential Design & Construction
Northern Rivers to the Gold Coast
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Granny Flats & Secondary Dwellings
GRANNY FLATS + SECONDARY DWELLINGS
Well-Planned, Well-Delivered
Granny flats and secondary dwellings involve a unique combination of planning, design, and construction considerations. Site constraints, council requirements, services coordination, and long-term usability all play an important role in shaping the final outcome.
Our strength lies in guiding projects through this process in a clear, structured way - bringing design thinking, technical understanding, and delivery experience together from the outset to create well-resolved, enduring results.
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
Thoughtfully Designed, Inside and Out
A well-designed secondary dwelling should feel like a home in its own right - not an afterthought.
Our in-house design team considers the project as a whole; how the new dwelling relates to the existing home, how light and space are used, and how materials, finishes, and layouts work together to create a cohesive result.
This includes interior design that goes beyond compliance - spaces that are custom, practical, and visually considered, designed to feel like a natural extension of the property rather than a standalone addition.
Ideal For
Designed to Serve Different Needs
Family & Multigenerational Living
Comfortable, independent accommodation that still feels connected
Rental
Income
A durable, compliant dwelling designed for long-term return
Increasing Property Value
Flexible living spaces that enhances overall resale appeal
Future
Flexibility
Planning ahead for lifestyle changes over time
OUR APPROACH
Integrated Planning, Design & Delivery
Unlike projects where design, approvals, and construction are handled separately, we approach secondary dwellings as a coordinated process, guided by the same team from early planning.
By managing the entire process under one roof, design decisions are informed by real construction knowledge, approvals documentation is prepared with buildability in mind, and layouts are resolved early with the full project context considered.
The result is fewer revisions, fewer surprises during construction, and a smoother process overall - allowing the project to progress with greater certainty at every stage.
Our Process
From First Converstation to Completion
01
We take the time to understand your objectives and assess how a secondary dwelling can best work on your site.
02
Design Development & Project Definition
Layouts and design direction resolved, and documentation prepared to support approvals and accurate pricing.
03
Cost Planning & Estimation
Detailed plans allow for realistic cost planning, providing transparency and confidence before proceeding.
04
Council Approvals & Planning
All required drawings, approvals, and consultant coordination are managed in-house prior to construction.
05
Construction & Project Delivery
Our team delivers the build with full project management, trade coordination, and quality oversight.
OUR DIFFERENCE
Clarity, Coordination, Confidence
Working with French Touch Building means having a clear point of guidance throughout the project.
Our clients are supported by a team that understands the detail, anticipates decisions before they become urgent, and manages the project in a calm, organised way. Rather than chasing information or coordinating multiple parties, clients can rely on a single team to maintain momentum and handle the moving parts on their behalf.
This creates an experience that is considered and well-managed - allowing clients to stay involved where it matters, step back where it doesn't, and feel confident that the project is in capable hands.
