What if your land could deliver both lifestyle freedom and a wealth-building legacy, effortlessly?
The Family Estate.
A Tradition Reimagined.
Join Director Fanny Laruelle as she shares the French roots of the Maisonette and how this timeless idea is helping modern Australian families stay connected, independent and future-ready.
....introducing
The Maisonette
by lba.
Purpose-built, fully bespoke, architecturally designed and future-ready.
The Maisonette is a Family Asset.
Luxury, Liveability, Functionality and Wealth Strategy all wrapped in one.
Keeps Family Together, with Independence
Loved ones stay close, preserving connection, care and comfort while maintaining personal space and dignity.
Flexible Multi-Generational Living
Spaces crafted to adapt over time: from family to guest retreats to income-producing assets all without losing control of your property.
A Generational Asset
Unlock new lifestyle and income potential without uprooting your family or subdividing your land.
Exclusively Yours
a private commission, designed by architects who understand the importance of family and legacy.
The Situation.
Your parents are healthy, independent and want to enjoy their later years with dignity. Their home has sold and now there’s $600,000 to plan the next chapter. This is a decision that involves both care and long-term impact. Two very different paths over a 10 year period could look like this:
Path A - Retirement Village
Buy an Independent Living Unit
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Cost to enter: ~$600k (average)
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Value after 10 years: ~$720k
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Exit fee: 30% of sale price (~$216k)
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Services fees: ~$120k ($12k p.a. + extras)
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Total value retained: ~$380k - extras
Control: Limited
Result: Diluted Wealth + Lifestyle Compromised
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Path B - Build on Family Property
Building a Maisonette on your property
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Build cost: ~$300k
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Remaining savings: $300k
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Maisonette value (10 yrs): ~$300k - $700k+
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Savings growth (4% p.a.): ~$440k
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Total value retained: ~$740k - $1.2M+
Control: 100% family-owned
Result: 1/2 cost + Asset Growth + Lifestyle Benefits
Keep the Land.
Grow the Legacy.
Thinking about downsizing, aged care or helping your parents stay close? Hear from Director Laszlo Baranyay as he unpacks the Maisonette Strategy: a smarter, family-first approach to retirement living.
Your Story. Your Maisonette.
The Feasibility Study: The essential first step to any successful build.
This is the essential first step for any design and construction project. It provides clarity on what’s possible, design options, planning rules, budget, risks and the process ahead before committing to permits and construction.
Watch the video to learn what’s included and how it helps set your project up for success!
Your Maisonette
starts here
01
Feasibility Study
02
Permits
03
Build
The Maisonette by lba.
Feasibility Study Package
Who’s it for?
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Discerning property owners who want to make the most of their land without subdividing
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Families wanting more space and flexibility within their own home - grandkids, ageing parents, grown children, guest suite etc.
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Anyone looking to future proof their property with a flexible secondary dwelling
What you get?
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Comprehensive feasibility analysis tailored to your property’s unique characteristics
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Clear insights into planning, design opportunities and regulatory considerations
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Strategic options outlining how a Maisonette can unlock lifestyle, privacy and wealth potential
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Tailored Floor plan options that suit your needs and requirements
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Visualise your Maisonette in 3D
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Flag potential risks early with expert analysis of your site
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A detailed roadmap to inform confident decision-making before commitment
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A Maisonette design solution tailored to your needs, lifestyle and site.
Why It Works?
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Provides a clear, expert understanding of your land’s untapped possibilities
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Helps avoid costly mistakes by assessing risks and compliance early
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Aligns architectural vision with your family’s long-term goals and property strategy
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Ensures your Maisonette is not just a secondary dwelling but a long term asset that adapts with your life
Book a complimentary initial consultation to get started.
What's inside
Your Maisonette Feasibility Package
A complete roadmap tailored to your site, goals and budget designed to remove guesswork and help you move forward with clarity.
Feasibility Package inclusions depending on level of support required:
✔️ Site analysis and planning rules
✔️ Risk assessment and budget insights
✔️ Space planning diagrams
✔️ Floor Plan layouts and design options
✔️ External Material Palette
✔️ Reference imagery and tailored style guide
✔️ Immersive 3D model to visualise the project
✔️ Timelines and a clear next-steps checklist
✔️ A suite of plans, drawings and schedules that form the backbone of your project, turning ideas into a clear, actionable roadmap.
The lba. Feasibility Package has everything you need to plan with confidence before committing to permits and construction.
The Maisonette by lba.
Feasibility Package
From $1,895 - Choose from 3 service levels tailored to your needs. We'll walk you through the best option during your initial consultation.
Let’s explore if your property is suitable for a Maisonette and discover how it could improve your lifestyle now and for years to come.
Starter Package
Standard Package
Signature Package
Step 01 - Project Brief and Kick Off
Choose your package and we’ll get started. We’ll ask you to share any information you have about your property such as a recent site survey, property title, existing plans or previous permits. If you don’t have these, we can help you organise what’s needed. We’ll then meet to understand your goals, budget and priorities and confirm the brief together.
Step 02 - Feasibility & Design Exploration
We assess your site, planning rules, constraints and design potential. Depending on your package, this includes assessment, design exploration and collaborative workshops to refine the optimal solution together.
Step 03 - Your Feasibility Pack
Once you are happy with the outcome and feel confident in the solution, we prepare your Maisonette Feasibility Pack as a printed and digital report with everything covered. You will have a clear roadmap of your options, the planning pathway and next steps.
Step 04 - Set Up For Success
Whether you continue working with us or take your Feasibility Pack to another professional, you’ll walk away with a complete roadmap for your project, giving you clarity on what’s possible, the strategy for how to proceed and the confidence to take the next step.
About Us
We are Fanny and Laszlo, registered architects with over 20 years of experience designing homes and multi million dollar developments worldwide. As parents and homeowners, we know that family is everything - your past, your present and your future.
We believe in the values embodied by the family estate, like those upheld by noble families in Europe: Duty, Care, Respect and Responsibility. It is about living well, creating lasting value and shaping a legacy that serves future generations. This sense of duty to preserve and enhance the family home, ensuring it is passed down in better condition then one received it, deeply resonates with us and drives the way we design.
That is why we created the Maisonette - a bespoke secondary dwelling that blends luxury with flexibility. Designed to support multigenerational living, it adapts to your family’s evolving needs, whether for children, ageing parents and guests all while building long-term wealth. The Maisonette is more than just additional space; it’s a way to future-proof your property, protect your wealth and strengthen connections across generations.
The Maisonette is about honouring your heritage, living well and ensuring your family’s legacy is not only preserved but enriched for years to come.