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Flex

Flex was designed to be the modern guest house. Flex is ideal for the homeowner in need of a guest house or extra bedroom without the space needed for our more robust products.

Starting at:

$155,000

Floor Plan

Flex is our most traditional product. A studio unit designed to be the best use of form and function. The Flex is ideal for the person in need of a guest house or extra bedroom without the space needed for our more robust units. Unlike Live, Flex wasn’t designed for rental capabilities. This unit was meant to add meaningful value to your property, in the form of an additional bedroom, workspace, or multi-use room. Inclusive of a full bathroom, half kitchen, and work corner, sleek and modern lighting, high-end glass sliding doors, air conditioning, and a weatherproof metal exterior, this addition will bring a tasteful modern look while adding meaningful utility to your backyard.

    • Dimensions L/W/H

    23 ft / 14 ft / 10 ft

    • 322sf

      Footprint

    • 1

      Bedroom

    • 1

      Bath

    • 9ft

      Ceilings

    Exterior
    Interior

    Customize your own living space

    Flex -

    Midnight

    Neutra

    Graystone

    Flex -

    Accoya White

    Musket Gray

    Midnight Black

    Mod Cabin +$12,000

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    Inclusions

    Minimal Living Concepts come with high-quality designer fittings, surfaces and finishes as part of our standard offering. Preference is given to American products - when possible - and to brands with a proven track record of quality and longevity.

    • One Full Bedroom
    • Kitchenette, Including Appliances
    • Full Bathroom
    • Built-in Soft Close Cabinetry
    • Built-in Work Space
    • LED Ambient Lighting
    • Polished Concrete Floors
    • 9ft Ceilings
    • Corner Glazed, Aluminum Framed Windows

    Timeline

    This timeline is based on our Flex model. Our projects start with a 30 day planning period. Upon proper planning, our team works to secure permit approval on your project. The permitting process can take anywhere from 2-3 months. The Flex requires about 4-5 months of on-site construction time outside of any unexpected delays.

    • Planning 30 days
      The process begins. We will perform a site visit to analyze your property, complete our due diligence checklist, assemble your specific project scope, and prepare a refined quote for your project.​
    • Permitting 60-90 days
      We take care of the headache. With our agreement in place, the team at Minimal HQ hits the ground sprinting to prepare your complete permit package including all of the necessary lot studies, engineering and architectural documentation, soil testing, and planning essentials needed to acquire your approved permit.
    • Construction 3-4 months
      Lets break ground. Our team of builders and project managers work diligently to maintain schedules, communicate effectively, and to construct a high quality unit. As the customer, you will receive a construction schedule and updates as the project progresses. Progress payments are processed as key benchmarks are completed within your project's construction timeline.

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    The Typical Building Process

    The ol' fashioned way.

    Find an architect

    An architect designs your home without discussions with engineers, builders and interior designers. You can’t walk through the home design and experience the layout, proportions of the spaces and quality of the fixtures and fittings.

    Hope the design is buildable

    An architect designs your home without discussions with engineers, builders and interior designers. You can’t walk through the home design and experience the layout, proportions of the spaces and quality of the fixtures and fittings.

    Engineering

    The engineer designs the structural systems of the house without any consultations with the contracting builder. They may find costly structural issues with the plan which needs to go back to the architect for alterations, adding to the client’s overall costs.

    Collect quotes

    The client is happy with the design but at this stage won’t know the true costs of the build or whether it’s on budget until they quote it out to different builders. Often quotes come back with varying degrees of build quality, assumptions, and unknown estimates that don't reflect the real cost of construction.

    Quote and fees

    It’s up to the client to determine which builder quotes will deliver the best final outcome for them. Throughout the whole process, the architect’s fees are paid as each stage is completed with many architects charging around 6%-18% of your final build costs.

    Variable pricing

    Because the design team are separate from the construction team, unexpected issues can arise which may add to the build cost. Materials, fittings and features often have to be custom-made to the architect’s and engineer’s specifications, therefore adding to the overall build cost.

    Change orders

    Because the builder was not involved in the design process and doesn't have a complete understanding of the project, it is very likely that you will experience several cost escalation change orders. The worst part is, the builder profits on these price increases that should have been predicted at the project start.

    Our Method

    Creating a seamless path to new construction.

    Experts working together

    Our design and construction team work together on each home design. Our architect, interior designer, engineer and builder collaborate to devise solutions that don’t compromise the style or functionality of the home. This all occurs before a design ever lands on our website.

    Curated and custom designs

    With MLC, you can choose from a range of meticulously crafted home designs or work with our design team to, alter those designs or create a bespoke design tailored to your unique needs and lifestyle.

    Holistic design and build solution

    Our streamlined approach saves you time and cost while providing one dedicated team for every aspect of your project. The construction costs are a key consideration throughout the design process for peace of mind, efficiency and certainty.

    Transparent pricing

    For our pre-designed homes, inclusions and costs are finalised before you commit to building your home. There are no hidden or additional costs due to design revisions once your contract is signed. If an unforeseen condition occurs, we never profit on it. This way our incentives align with you.

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    Design a bespoke home

    Our ‘Bespoke Option’ involves personalised brief-development sessions with our architect and sales teams to fully understand your design parameters. New plans and 3D model elevations and site locality plans will be developed following your brief and in collaboration with our team.

    01

    Initial brief development consultation

    02

    Bespoke floor plan presented to client for approval

    03

    3D model elevation and site locality plan presented to client

    04

    Site visit to understand the plan in its context and make any design changes needed

    05

    Finalise the revised floor plans and elevations

    06

    Select your home’s finishes

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