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It starts with a discussion . We will show you the preferred form of Melmo. Our architectural style. This is an opportunity to rigorously interrogate the aesthetics and design concept we offer. The Why and How come? This is an important conversation. You will have a much better understanding of the context in which we are building the Melmo house from this discussion. Our location, the historical precedence, our design heritage, and the masters who have led the way today.
MELMO adheres to the Ten Principles of good Design espoused by Dieter Braun.
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1. Is innovative.
2. Makes a product useful .
3. Is aesthetic.
4. Makes a product understandable.
5. Is unobtrusive.
6. Is honest.
7. Is long-lasting – It avoids being fashionable and therefore never appears antiquated. Unlike fashionable design, it lasts many years – even in today’s throwaway society.
8. Is thorough down to the last detail – Nothing must be arbitrary or left to chance. Care and accuracy in the design process show respect towards the consumer.
9. Is environmentally friendly.
10. Is as little design as possible – Less, but better – because it concentrates on the essential aspects, and the homes are not burdened with non-essentials. Back to purity, back to simplicity.
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Melmo will visit your proposed home site and conduct an initial survey. We require a copy of your Title certificate for this. Next we sit down with you and take down an initial brief of your home requirements. Items like the number of bedrooms, car spaces, toilets, and studies are noted here.
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Melmo will brief you on what we believe is achievable in the context of the site, local planning laws, and budget. We will issue a proposed schematic design for your approval.
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This is where Melmo produces a complete documentation package in order for your new Melmo home to be approved by the local planning authority. Materials, features, and surface colors’ are all documented in this stage.
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Largest of all the pre-construction phases. This is where we specify all the fittings and fitures, the appliances, landscape. A detailed set of working drawings is produced so that Melmo can produce the building and the Building Authority can approve it is mechanically correct.
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Melmo will provide you with a set delivery date for your new home.
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Melmo handles all construction. Project managing and certification, liaison with authorities, insurance and compliance.
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At the set delivery date Melmo will hand over keys to the client and conduct a full walk through of the building with the client to check for defects.
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During this period we are available to attend your new home for any defects or problems.
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Melmo stands behind all our homes. We only use quality trades and are meticulous about our attention to detail in your home. However a house is a huge appliance with thousands of parts. Rest assured, your warranty is in good hands. We follow the “client for life “ approach. We build each Melmo home to be an enduring monument to good taste and excellence in construction. And we back up every brick laid in its walls, and every board laid in its floors.