Co-founders of Design & Construction practice MANNA MADE, former 2x The Block contestants, current The Block Foreman and co-host of Healthy Homes Australia, Dan and Dani Reilly take us step by step through their dream build in a little slice of paradise on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula suitably named ‘Blairgowrie House’.
Armed with a combined 30 years of design and construction knowledge and experience behind them and a handful of expert guests, learn the realities of a build from the architectural building design and interior design processes right through to the nitty gritty construction details… plus everything in between.
With a low-tox and sustainable approach to the design and construction of ‘Blairgowrie House’, Dan and Dani share what was important to them in this project and the key things to consider with any building project.
About MANNA MADE
Established in 2016, MANNA MADE is a full-service design and construction practice, specialising in the delivery of high-end residential, major alterations, additions, and new builds. We are founded on decades of industry experience, proven expertise, and a passion for creating sophisticated and aspirational homes for our clients.
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Co-founders of Design & Construction practice MANNA MADE, former 2x The Block contestants, current The Block Foreman and co-host of Healthy Homes Australia, Dan and Dani Reilly take us step by step through their dream build in a little slice of paradise on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula suitably named ‘Blairgowrie House’.
Armed with a combined 30 years of design and construction knowledge and experience behind them and a handful of expert guests, learn the realities of a build from the architectural building design and interior design processes right through to the nitty gritty construction details… plus everything in between.
With a low-tox and sustainable approach to the design and construction of ‘Blairgowrie House’, Dan and Dani share what was important to them in this project and the key things to consider with any building project.
About MANNA MADE
Established in 2016, MANNA MADE is a full-service design and construction practice, specialising in the delivery of high-end residential, major alterations, additions, and new builds. We are founded on decades of industry experience, proven expertise, and a passion for creating sophisticated and aspirational homes for our clients.
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Let’s dive right in, shall we? Jordan Toyne makes a splash on the scene to chat about precast concrete plunge pools, that have become affectionately known as Plungie. This innovative re-imagining of pool infrastructure is pioneering the future of swimming pools, by allowing builders more control over their projects and Australian's a faster, easier, and more often than not, cost-effective solution to years of summer lovin' backyard fun. Dan and Dani talk us through the process of dropping a Plungie pool into Blairgowrie’s backyard.
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This episode was brought to you by Plungie.
(02:30) Why a pool in Blairgowrie House? Dani explains the benefits of adding a pool to their project.
(04:00) Welcome Jordan Toyne from Plungie Australia.
(04:20) What is a Plungie pool and why is it a market standout?
(06:15) The range of precast Plungies available.
(07:45) Blairgowrie’s Plungie process.
(12:10) Behind the scenes of craning in a Plungie and the site constraints to consider.
(18:45) Talking prices and extra factors to consider.
(21:28) Plungie Australia’s sustainability practices.
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