THE METRO
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- Architectural Series: the Metro
THE
METRO
(60-100m2 + Decks)
The Downtowner, Uptowner and Metro are a series of 2-bedroom small home solutions designed by Metamorphouse Architects specifically for accommodating 2 unrelated people at the same time (eg. housemates in a share-house) in a small home; a novel idea for a granny flat but a realistic situation for many granny flat owners who rely on rental income to pay for their investment.
A very popular 2-bedroom design, the Metro began as our first solution for accommodating 2 unrelated people (for example, housemates in a share-house) in a small home; a novel idea for a granny flat but a realistic situation for many granny flat investors who rely on rental income to pay for the build.
Like many of our 2-bedroom designs the Metro has separate “living” and “bedroom” zones which help to enhance privacy and built-in-robes have been positioned on either side of the central bathroom to maximise privacy between the bedrooms. This makes the design quite wide so to balance this, each bedroom was appointed with a deck that reconnects the rooms to the central living area.
This is a very stylish 2-bedroom solution with an expressive roof form and mixed use of materials that create contrasting colours and textures.
A popular variation to this design is the addition of a wraparound deck (in lieu of separate decks) and a large stacker door (or 2) in the living area which helps to integrate the interior with exterior. This version of the Metro was an award-winner with the HIA in 2015 (best custom-built home up to $300,000 and finalist in the “up to $600,00” category). Special mention to Paul Cooper who handled the build.
You can download our flyer for the Metro here. Please note, the photos below show the Metro with a wrapround deck.
- GFA: 60m2 internal GFA (complies with NSW regulations) / 63m2 external GFA
- Outdoor Living Area: 23m2 (13m2 + 10m2 Decks) / 43m2 (Wraparound Deck)
- Note: a larger standard is also available (73m2 GFA)
Floor Plan (standard)
Floor Plan (wraparound deck)
here's what we built!
exterior images
Interior Images
And Here Are Images of Our Standard Design
Design
- The Metro is one of most popular 2-bedroom designs and is available in 60m2 / 70m2 / 80m2 options to suit different Councils and regions or can be customised to suit your needs
- Designed for those who want a comfortable, independent lifestyle, it features separate living and bedroom zones that ensure privacy
- The open-plan living and dining area includes a large kitchen plus separate decks at either end of the living area (with the option of a wraparound deck) which will give the home a more open and spacious feel
- Ideal for entertaining when a wraparound verandah is added to the open-plan living area
- 2 large bedrooms (to fit queen beds) with built-in-robes (customised to suit your needs)
- Great privacy between the bedrooms. This is achieved by positioning the built-in-robes on either side of a central b. We also add acoustic insulation to select internal walls
- Custom-designed kitchen (made right for you) with quality oven, cooktop & rangehood. Many clients opt for a U-shaped kitchen
- Modern bathroom design with quality tapware and accessories, full-height wall tiling plus a frameless fixed glass shower screen.
- Colorbond roof (fully sarked for weather protection)
- Colorbond roof (fully sarked for weather protection)
- Roof and wall insulation (we insulate the entire roof area plus external walls and fit acoustic insulation to select internal walls)
- Termite-treated roof trusses and wall frames
- Various cladding options are available including brick veneer, weatherboard / chamferboard and architectural panels
- Quality powder-coated windows. Careful placement of windows and doors throughout ensures good natural light and cross-ventilation which is vital for a healthy home
- Gas or electric hot water unit. Option to upgrade to solar or heat pump
- Generous arrangement of LED-lighting + ceiling fans + power points
- 6+ star energy efficiency. The roof and external walls are sarked and insulated to ensure great thermal performance all-year round. We insulate the deck roofs too. Subfloor insulation is available as an option
- Featuring a striking roof form, the Metro is a modern design that challenges the traditional notion of a granny flat
- Easily adapted for accessibility
Ideal for
- Comfortable, independent living
- Rental opportunity
- A couple, executives, a small family or retirees looking to downsize gently
- Dual occupancy (when you need something bigger than a granny flat)
- Guest accommodation
- Use the second bedroom as a home office by adding an external door
Standout Features
- Award-winning design
- One of our more granny flats, it has a modern, inviting look with lots of appeal that challenges the old-fashioned view of a granny flat
- A well-resolved design that incorporates mixed materials for a sophisticated look that is equally suited to both suburban backyards and rural settings
- This design has been so popular with our clients that many have chosen to use it as their primary place of residence