The project an Alfresco feel with the flushed painted Villaboard ceiling and contrasting to that is the Oregon timbers.

The skylights are made with a Polycarbonate  Sunpal Multi cell product with durability, function and class finish which is all within a timber treated frame.

Villaboard lined skillion style alfresco patio

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Austin Developments have created custom designed Cabanas, Gazebos, Pool Huts and Alfresco areas in all sorts of spaces, both big and small. This particular project we recently completed was very limited with space at the end of the swimming pool, a very common trend these days.

Our challenge was to create a feature pool hut which could fit in the space while being both stylish and highly functional.

The clients’ requirements were met by creating a raised decking which met the pool’s water edge and accommodated an existing water feature. The water feature included an integrated water blade in the face of the feature stone clad face and plumed under the new timber deck frame.

The timber decking has steps either side which can be used as seating along with hanging your feet across the front face of the deck into the pool.

The end result was a perfect area that ticked all the clients’ requirements and with a little planting and greenery would make any magazine feature.

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As Perth’s home designs take inspiration from the clean lines of the 1970′s, skillion style flat roofs are becoming more and more popular once again.

To reflect these new deign trends, Austin Developments have recently complete a number of backyard Gazebos, Cabanas, Pool huts and Alfresco Areas that incorporate the skillion roof design along with some new innovative building  materials.

This particular project features a new timber Glosswood lining product called “Possum  matt finish board ” which has come out in a new range which offers earthy and different options to the ever present cedar lining . Custom Colorbond flashings enhance the clean lines of the roof with simple round steel column posts.

View our latest designs including a Skillion roof cabanas and other displays at our Dolphin Pool Display Centre, Wangarra.

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Established in 1971, Dolphin Pools is a family run business which has been creating some of Perth’s best concrete swimming pools for over 40  years

To showcase some of our unique and stylish timber cabana and gazebo designs, we have installed a number of our most popular designs at the Dolphin Pool display centre which you can experience the beauty and functionality that one of these timber structures can bring to your backyard. You can even see our latest skillion roof designs.

Our display will give you an idea of what can be achieved through the use of different styles an materials including;  a hardwood ironwood shingle roof with bamboo lining, cedar shingle roof, and skillion Colorbond roof with Glosswood Possum lining boards.

Our display are different styles an materials including; a hardwood ironwood shingle roof with bamboo lining, cedar shingle roof, and skillion Colorbond roof with Glosswood Possum lining boards.

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Working on a construction sitting on the edge of an in-ground pool takes a little more care and time than a construction on more traditional footings. This all contributes to the complexity of such a project.

The roof tiling of this Perth poolside cabana had to be completed prior to the completion of the pool to ensure no debris would damage the pool liner.  This also required  a creative scaffolding setup inside the pool for safety of our team before the pool was finished .

Of course a project like this requires approval by local municipal authorities and the final challenge on this project was the council approval of the structure which we were able to assist in getting signed off quicker – great news for the client who otherwise would have not been able to enjoy their backyard paradise over their Christmas break.

Of course this is all in a days work for our Austin Developments team who can foresee and overcome many of these issues with planning and good project management.

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At the end of such a wonderful Perth summer its a great time to reflect on the wonderful outdoor lifestyle Perth offers.

Austin Development has been in overdrive during the summer months creating more award winning designer outdoor living spaces. If you feel inspired by some of our latest creations below, give us a call – we would love to work with you on your dream project.

Perth Alang Alang Thatched Roof Hut

Perth Timber Pool Decking

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Austin Developments created a custom design for this cabana taking into account a tight space, solar aspect and the proximity of the structure to boundary fences and the underground pool.

We welcome you to contact Austin Developments today for a no obligation discussion on how you too can transform your outdoor spaces into resort style living.

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Austin Developments – An idyllic holiday retreat might be much closer than you think.

They say that a change is as good as a holiday, which is why transforming your backyard into a tropical paradise might be all you need to feel refreshed and re-energised.

Operating under the slogan “holiday at home”, Austin Developments makes coming home to a resort-style backyard at the end of a long day a perfectly attainable reality. And that’s good news for those of us stuck in the nine-to-five rat race.

When custom designing and building outdoor pergolas, patios, gazebos, cabanas and timber decking and screening, Austin Developments takes several factors into consideration;  function, style, comfort, weather and client requests.

After all, the company isn’t just creating a nice-looking structure for its clients; it’s allowing them to enjoy a different kind of lifestyle.

Whether you’re after a Bali-style cabana or a rustic pergola, owner Austin Pearce and his team of qualified and professional tradespeople and staff will deliver stunning results.

The company uses as much local product as possible to minimise maintenance, combined with a few imported materials for cosmetic features and finishes.

Excitingly, Austin Developments has introduced a new gazebo, the Japanese teahouse, to its range. This new product is perfect for Waterwise gardens and makes for a beautifully balanced backyard.

As well as providing a superior design and construct service, the Austin Developments team is also happy to advise on ways to complete projects, even if they aren’t in their scope of work. This ensures a properly detailed and contrasting finish to the company’s own high quality of work.

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Curved timber decking and screen

Austin developments are Perth premier timber decking and screen artisans, specialising in more challenging architectural designs.

This particular curve decking and screening was a design the client came up with which sees the transition of the painted timber decking roll up into the timber screen which has a water feature recessed into it , that flows down to the coy pond below.

Making any square product bend , curve , round is always a challenge and has been successfully executed here to finish this project we called the “Skatey Ramp”.

Painting the timbers an off white colour confuses the eye on whether the materials used are timber or fabricated steel, and lends itself to the desired clients theme and taste.

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The sharp curves on this timber decking made it especially challenging

Some timber decks involve large square or rectangular areas spanning a single level. Other timber deckings involve multiple levels, difficult onstacles and intricate patterns or curves. Whatever the challenge in your timber decking project, the team from Austin Developments are among Perth’s most experienced specialised timber decking design and construction professionals.

The curved pool on this particular job posed several problems , not only was it curved but the tightness of the curve over a short distance was extremely difficult for the installers / carpenters. Each timber decking board had to be cut on 3 sides making it an extremely time consuming and tedious job taking twice as long to finish compare to normal.

The attention to detail on the curve decking not only is a feature itself but creates a soft transition between the pool and the large entertaining sun deck.

Other obstacles this job posed like any pool decking is the pool plumbing around the perimeter , this means the trades all have to take extra care when digging and installing concrete footings to support the deck.

Sometimes initiative on the tradesmans behalf is more important than the actual designer , as most hurdles and problems are all spontaneous last minute issues that the tradesman have to combat to fore fill a design that ultimately will impact the projects final result.

Professional tradespeople can turn your more difficult decking designs into works of art

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