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Enable Group presents
The Global
Living Series
Eight architecturally-inspired facade concepts designed to transform a standard Australian home into something extraordinary. Same structure. Completely different identity. All built with clever, cost-effective materials.
Upgrade Facade Options: $18,000
Concept Bali
Tropical Luxury
Inspired by Balinese resort architecture. Warm, natural tones with layered aluminium woodgrain elements create a relaxed yet sophisticated street presence that evokes a sense of retreat.
Colour & Material Specification
| Element | Material | Colour / Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Walls | Hebel PowerPanel (75mm). Smooth acrylic render | Warm sandy cream. Dulux 'Sandy Day' |
| Feature | Aluminium woodgrain vertical battens (Knotwood) | Dark stained timber-look. Knotwood 'Jarrah' |
| Roof | Colorbond steel, low-pitch hip | Colorbond 'Monument' (dark charcoal) |
| Garage | Steel sectional with aluminium woodgrain batten overlay | Knotwood 'Jarrah' (65mm x 16mm vertical battens) |
| Door | Aluminium composite, woodgrain laminate, 2040mm standard | Dark walnut woodgrain |
| Windows | Powder-coated aluminium, standard sizes only | Matt black frames |
| Lighting | Powder-coated aluminium up/down cylinder sconces | Matt black, warm white 3000K LED |
| Entry Canopy | Colorbond flat canopy with aluminium woodgrain rafter tails | Colorbond 'Monument' + Knotwood 'Jarrah' tails |
Landscaping
Use black mulch as dominant ground cover for instant resort feel. Group tropical plants in clusters of 3. One frangipani in a pot near entry creates the Bali signature.
Planting & Materials
- Black hardwood mulch ground cover
- Black polished pebbles at entry
- Frangipani in feature pot
- Bird of Paradise planting
- Lomandra border planting
- Cordyline Red Star for colour
- Golden Cane Palm
- Concealed garden edging
- Charcoal stepping stones
- Solar spike lighting
- Black composite feature pot
- Drip irrigation system
Concept Tokyo
Japanese Minimalism
Bold, dark monolithic street presence inspired by Japanese minimalism. Fine scored render lines and aluminium battens create depth and texture. The tall vertical window slot and recessed entry provide drama through shadow and light.
Colour & Material Specification
| Element | Material | Colour / Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Walls | Hebel PowerPanel (75mm). Smooth acrylic render with horizontal scored lines (3mm deep, 200mm centres) | Dark charcoal. Dulux 'Domino' |
| Feature | Aluminium woodgrain vertical battens (privacy screen) | Knotwood 'Night Sky' or matt black |
| Roof | Colorbond steel, low-pitch hip | Colorbond 'Monument' (dark charcoal) |
| Garage | Colorbond sectional, vertical ribbed profile | Matt black, vertical ribbed |
| Door | Aluminium composite, solid panel, 2040mm standard | Matt black or dark charcoal |
| Windows | Two standard windows stacked with transom bar (450mm W x 2100mm H total) | Matt black frames |
| Lighting | Recessed LED strip in entry soffit + ground-level LED strip | Warm white 3000K, aluminium channel black |
| Entry Recess | Deep recessed void (600mm+) revealing pale grey render inside | Dulux 'Tranquil Retreat' (pale ash grey) |
Landscaping
Raked white pebbles create the zen garden look for almost nothing. One ornamental tree is all you need. Black mondo grass as border gives the Japanese feel. Keep it sparse and intentional.
Planting & Materials
- White pebble ground cover
- Black river stone accents
- Japanese Maple feature tree
- Lomandra soft border planting
- Black Mondo Grass edging
- Concealed garden edging
- Recessed ground lighting
- Charcoal stepping stones
- Drip irrigation system
Concept New York
Industrial Warehouse
Industrial warehouse aesthetic inspired by New York loft conversions. Dark scored render and face brick create authentic raw urban character. The raised square parapet gives a bold box silhouette with strong industrial presence.
Colour & Material Specification
| Element | Material | Colour / Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Walls | Hebel PowerPanel (75mm). Smooth acrylic render with deep horizontal scored grooves (5mm deep, 300mm centres) | Dark charcoal. Dulux 'Domino' |
| Feature | Budget face brick (PGH 'Manhattan' or equivalent) | Dark charcoal/anthracite, stretcher bond |
| Roof | Colorbond steel, low-pitch hip (concealed behind parapet) | Colorbond 'Monument' |
| Garage | Colorbond sectional, ribbed profile | Colorbond 'Monument' matt black, deep horizontal ribs |
| Door | Aluminium and glass, colonial bar grid, 2040mm standard | Matt black frame with clear glass grid pattern |
| Windows | Two standard windows stacked with colonial bar grid, factory look (600mm W x 2100mm H total) | Matt black aluminium with clip-on colonial bars |
| Lighting | Powder-coated aluminium cage-style wall sconces | Matt black, exposed filament LED 2700K |
| Entry Awning | Colorbond flat sheet canopy on steel angle brackets | Colorbond 'Monument' matt black |
Landscaping
The rendered planter box is the hero piece. DIY it from besser blocks and render/paint charcoal. Oversized house numbers are cheap but create instant industrial character. Keep plants minimal and architectural.
Planting & Materials
- Charcoal pebble ground cover
- Rendered charcoal planter box
- Lomandra architectural planting
- Ornamental grasses
- Oversized black house numbers
- Concealed garden edging
- Concrete-look porch paving
- Drip irrigation system
Concept Paris
Contemporary French Provincial
Modern French provincial with a square geometric silhouette. Rich scored panel mouldings in the render create classical depth and sophistication. Cool stone-grey tones with dark bronze accents deliver luxury without expensive materials.
Colour & Material Specification
| Element | Material | Colour / Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Walls | Hebel PowerPanel (75mm). Smooth acrylic render with deeply scored rectangular panel mouldings (French provincial grid) | Pale cool stone-grey (limestone look). Dulux 'Limed White' or equivalent |
| Feature | EPS foam decorative mouldings (cornice, quoins, keystones, window surrounds) | White EPS, painted to match or contrast |
| Roof | Colorbond steel, low-pitch hip (behind raised parapet fascia) | Colorbond 'Monument' (dark charcoal) |
| Garage | Colorbond sectional, flat flush panel | Colorbond 'Monument' (charcoal) |
| Door | Aluminium and glass panel with sidelight, 2040mm standard | Dark bronze-look powder-coated aluminium |
| Windows | Standard size with EPS moulding surround (sill + head detail) | Dark bronze-look powder-coated aluminium frames |
| Lighting | Powder-coated aluminium coach-style wall lights (modern, not ornate) | Dark bronze-look |
| Decorative Mouldings | EPS foam: cornice line, string course, quoin corners, keystone | White or pale grey, painted acrylic |
Landscaping
Geometric hedging is the key to French provincial landscaping. Buy small box hedge plants and grow them on. White gravel is cheap and reads as luxury. Ball topiary in composite pots flanking the entry is the signature move.
Planting & Materials
- White gravel ground cover
- Clipped box hedging
- Ball topiary in grey composite pots
- Lavender border planting
- Standard rose
- Concealed garden edging
- Herringbone paved entry path
- Drip irrigation system
Concept Santorini
Mediterranean White
Brilliant white Mediterranean minimal inspired by the Greek islands. The facade uses pure white render with a single bold blue door as the colour accent. Soft rounded portico edges and arched details create the Santorini signature.
Colour & Material Specification
| Element | Material | Colour / Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Walls | Hebel PowerPanel (75mm). Smooth acrylic render, brilliant white | Brilliant white. Dulux 'Vivid White' or equivalent |
| Feature | Rendered portico with soft rounded edges on columns | Brilliant white (same as walls) |
| Roof | Colorbond steel, low-pitch hip | Colorbond 'Windspray' (blue-grey) |
| Garage | Colorbond sectional, minimal flush panel | Brilliant white (Colorbond 'Surfmist') |
| Door | Aluminium composite, standard 2040mm + narrow sidelight | Deep blue. Dulux 'Blue Lobelia' (SINGLE bold accent) |
| Windows | Two standard windows stacked with transom bar (450mm W x 2100mm H total) | White aluminium frames |
| Lighting | Recessed LED downlights in porch ceiling | White housing, warm white 3000K |
| Threshold Detail | Blue mosaic tile inlay strip at entry threshold | Mediterranean blue mosaic (budget adhesive tiles) |
Landscaping
White pebbles everywhere is the cheapest way to get the Greek island look. One olive tree in a terracotta pot near the entry is the signature. Lavender and succulents are drought-tolerant and low maintenance. The blue mosaic threshold tile costs almost nothing but creates a memorable detail.
Planting & Materials
- White pebble ground cover
- Lavender border planting
- Mixed succulents
- Sculptural agave
- Olive tree in terracotta pot
- White composite pots
- Blue mosaic threshold detail
- Concealed garden edging
- Drip irrigation system
Concept Arizona
Desert Modern
Sophisticated desert resort luxury inspired by Scottsdale and Palm Springs. A dramatic copper/rust-look angular blade wall creates an unmissable architectural statement. Deep shadow box entry and stacked ashlar scored render deliver premium presence.
Colour & Material Specification
| Element | Material | Colour / Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Walls | Hebel PowerPanel (75mm). Smooth acrylic render with wide scored ashlar block pattern (600mm x 300mm blocks, 3mm grooves) | Warm muted taupe. Dulux 'Linseed' or equivalent |
| Feature | Rendered Hebel blade wall with rust-effect paint (Porters 'Liquid Iron' or Dulux 'Design Effects Rust') | Copper/Corten rust-look, angular slant at top |
| Roof | Colorbond steel, low-pitch hip | Colorbond 'Terrain' (warm mocha) |
| Garage | Aluminium woodgrain sectional, flat panel | Knotwood 'Walnut' (dark walnut) |
| Door | Composite panel, standard 2040mm | Dark chocolate brown |
| Windows | Two standard windows stacked with transom bar (450mm W x 2100mm H total) | Dark bronze-look powder-coated aluminium |
| Lighting | Powder-coated aluminium cylindrical up/down sconces | Dark bronze-look, warm white 3000K |
| Entry Recess | Deep recessed shadow box (800mm+ recess), rendered inside | Dark chocolate brown render inside recess |
Landscaping
Decomposed granite is the cheapest ground cover and instantly reads as desert. One grass tree is the hero plant. Agave in dark pots flanking the entry costs little but looks premium. River stones as accent clusters rather than coverage keeps cost down.
Planting & Materials
- Ochre decomposed granite ground cover
- Sculptural agave in dark pots
- Kangaroo Paw planting
- Lomandra soft border
- Grass Tree feature
- Pale river stone accents
- Concealed garden edging
- Exposed aggregate entry strip
- Drip irrigation system
Concept Tuscan
Mediterranean Traditional
Warm Mediterranean character inspired by Tuscan villas. Honey-gold stucco render with an arched entry portico, square rendered columns, and aluminium woodgrain details create old-world charm using modern budget materials.
Colour & Material Specification
| Element | Material | Colour / Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Walls | Hebel PowerPanel (75mm). Textured stucco acrylic render | Warm honey-gold. Dulux 'Dorado' or 'Doubloon' |
| Feature | Arched entry portico with square rendered columns (Hebel or framed + rendered) | Same honey-gold as walls, keystone detail in EPS |
| Roof | Colorbond steel, low-pitch hip | Colorbond 'Manor Red' (terracotta-look) |
| Garage | Aluminium woodgrain sectional | Knotwood 'Walnut' (rustic timber-look) |
| Door | Composite panel with aluminium decorative hardware, 2040mm standard | Dark brown composite |
| Windows | Standard size with powder-coated aluminium decorative grille | Black powder-coated aluminium frames and grille |
| Lighting | Powder-coated aluminium coach lanterns | Black |
| Decorative Details | Aluminium woodgrain rafter tails under eaves, aluminium trellis | Knotwood 'Walnut' rafter tails, black aluminium trellis |
Landscaping
Terracotta pots with herbs (lavender, rosemary) are the cheapest way to get the Tuscan feel. Italian cypress in small pots will grow tall over time. Star jasmine on a simple trellis beside the entry adds romance for almost nothing. Warm brown mulch completes the Mediterranean palette.
Planting & Materials
- Warm-toned paved entry path
- Terracotta pot planters
- Lavender and rosemary herbs
- Star Jasmine on trellis
- Italian Cypress framing
- Warm brown mulch ground cover
- Concealed garden edging
- Aluminium trellis panel
- Drip irrigation system
Concept Copenhagen
Scandinavian Modern
Bold Danish modern architecture inspired by BIG architects. Asymmetric facade with pale ash horizontal cladding contrasting dark anthracite render. A warm mustard accent door adds cheerfulness and personality to the cool Nordic palette.
Colour & Material Specification
| Element | Material | Colour / Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Walls | Hebel PowerPanel (75mm). Smooth acrylic render with horizontal scored lines | Warm off-white (Dulux 'Lexicon Quarter') + Dark anthracite (Dulux 'Monument' |
| Feature | Aluminium woodgrain horizontal cladding (Knotwood) | Pale Scandinavian ash/oak. Knotwood 'Teak Light' or similar |
| Roof | Colorbond steel, low-pitch with angular canopy | Colorbond 'Monument' (dark anthracite) |
| Garage | Colorbond sectional, flat flush panel | Colorbond 'Monument' (dark anthracite) |
| Door | Aluminium composite, standard 2040mm | Warm mustard/ochre. Dulux 'Golden Glow' (accent colour) |
| Windows | Two standard windows stacked with transom bar (450mm W x 2100mm H total) | Matt black aluminium frames |
| Lighting | Powder-coated aluminium cylindrical up/down sconces | Matt black |
| Brick Plinth | Dark charcoal budget face brick (low course, 3-4 rows) | Dark charcoal/anthracite brick |
Landscaping
Pale grey pebbles are the Nordic signature. One silver birch tree is all you need for the Scandinavian feel. Low clipped hedging creates the Danish townhouse garden look. Keep everything grey, green, and minimal. The warm mustard door does all the personality work.
Planting & Materials
- Pale grey pebble ground cover
- Silver Birch feature tree
- Ornamental grasses
- Low clipped box hedging
- Lomandra soft planting
- Grey river stone accents
- Concealed garden edging
- Recessed ground lighting
- Light grey stepping stones
- Drip irrigation system