Forma Duo

Doncaster East, VIC

Land Size

668 SQM

Type

Dual Occupancy

Year

2025

Architect

Paul Shaw Building Design

Duration

10-12 Months

Intro

Understanding the Vision

Forma Duo is a pair of contemporary residences conceived as one confident architectural composition. A disciplined façade unites the two homes, while mirrored forms and individual entries give each residence its own sense of identity, privacy and arrival.

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The project explores how dual living can feel cohesive without becoming repetitive. Strong geometry and a carefully controlled material palette create a unified street presence, while each home is planned to provide the comfort, functionality and refinement of a standalone residence. The architecture is bold, efficient and distinctly urban.

Design & Materiality

Design & Materiality

Dark brickwork grounds the building at street level, contrasted by crisp rendered frames and expansive upper-floor glazing. Vertical detailing adds texture and rhythm across the paired façade. Inside, matte-black joinery, veined grey stone, black fixtures and warm timber flooring create a sophisticated contemporary palette. A curved, fluted island introduces softness and becomes the visual centrepiece of the kitchen.

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The Experience

The Experience

Open-plan living areas are arranged around natural light and a direct connection to the outdoors. Full-height glazing extends the interiors toward private courtyards, while integrated cabinetry keeps each space clean and composed. Forma Duo demonstrates that higher-density living can still deliver architectural individuality, material richness and an elevated sense of home.

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