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When friends become good neighbours: how Melbourne families transformed one home into three
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When friends become good neighbours: how Melbourne families transformed one home into three

In Melbourne's inner suburbs, groups of friends and colleagues are pooling resources to buy single properties and redevelop them into multiple dwellings - solving the housing crisis one lot at a time. The Davison Collaborative and Northcote Townhouses are two stunning examples where architect Chris Gilbert, property developer Liam Wallis, and their partners have managed to triple residential density while keeping costs down and building genuine community. What's remarkable isn't just the smart urban design or the financial innovation - it's how these neighbours have recreated that lost neighbourly spirit, sharing eggs, brownies, and real friendships across carefully designed shared spaces. The projects prove that when you combine professional expertise with genuine friendship and a willingness to think differently about housing, you can create homes that feel both private and connected.
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