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The latest from the Refined Edge team.
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IN THE PRESS: Grounded by penthouse luxury
18 Feb 2020For Derek Park and his wife, building their dream home was a matter of necessity. Read more
IN THE PRESS: Future focus a step change
20 Jan 2020Having built with Brian Burke Homes 21 years ago, Megan and Roger Lewis pulled out the phone book and enlisted the services of Refined Edge by Brian Burke Homes when it came time to build again. Read more
IN THE PRESS: Piece de resistance
10 Dec 2019Situated within Perth’s western suburbs, this recently completed single-storey home combines mid-century modern design elements with contemporary functionality. Read more
IN THE PRESS: Creative flair on show
12 Oct 2019Custom-built in Booragoon, this new home project was designed for modern Australian living. Read more
IN THE PRESS: Hacks to unlock an energy-efficient home
08 Oct 2019When building a new home there are a number of factors to consider, not least of which is maximising energy efficiency. Read more
IN THE PRESS: Balanced design covers all bases
21 Sep 2019This beautiful Bicton abode is the perfect example of downsizing done without compromise. Read more
IN THE PRESS: Teamwork critical in project delivery
17 Sep 2019When considering which building process best suits your needs, there are a few fundamental issues that need to be considered. You can choose a standard, of-the-plan design, hire an architect to design and control the entire process, or opt for ... Read more
IN THE PRESS: Dream home in good shape
24 Aug 2019While an awkwardly shaped block subdivided block initially seemed like a challenge, some clever design tweaks took care of the issue in this Applecross custom build. Read more
A brick isn't just a brick!
14 Aug 2019If you've seen Midland Brick’s ads, read some of their other blog articles or visited them in store, you'll know that they talk a lot about how a brick isn't just a brick. It's true - there is so ... Read more
IN THE PRESS: Onsite insight second to none
08 Jul 2019Brian Burke Homes and Refined Edge by Brian Burke Homes are conducting Behind the Scenes, an initiative providing an opportunity to witness the creation of a home mid construction. Read more
A deeper look into the Como development selections
08 May 2019Refined Edge created three green title townhouses on a block just over 1200m2 in the sought after location of Como. We provided a luxuriously appointed specification for each property whilst maintaining a distinct style that is anything but generic. Eagle ... Read more
The importance of garage door care
15 Apr 2019Your garage door is a dependable part of your everyday life, and it typically raises and lowers approximately 1,000 times per year. With the correct care your garage door can last for decades despite this intense use; however, you could easily ... Read more
Women laying a strong foundation
14 Mar 2019To celebrate International Women's Day on Friday March 8, The West Australian's New Homes spoke to four women who work in Perth's building & construction industry. Our very own Erin Cooper was one of them. Read more
Roof Design: Aesthetic & Function
11 Mar 2019The owners of this single storey home in Booragoon had a very important decision to make recently: what kind of roof do we want?! The roof has such a big impact on the external aesthetic of your home, but there ... Read more
IN THE PRESS: Small Builder of the Year
08 Mar 2019The Sunday Times featured all of our recent MBA Housing Excellence Awards, including Small Builder of the Year, in their Home Magazine. Read more
IN THE PRESS: On the flip side
08 Mar 2019Custom designed and built this home goes against the grain and features an unexpected upside-down layout with functionality at its core. Read more
AWARDS NIGHT CLEAN SWEEP
25 Feb 2019We could not be prouder to let you all know that every single home entered by Refined Edge & Brian Burke Homes in the 2019 Master Builders Association awards has won its category! Read more
IN THE PRESS
24 Jan 2019Continuing the legacy of his father and grandfather, Brian Burke Homes Managing Director Michael Burke is a third-generation builder who has a strong hand on the tiller. Read more
IN THE PRESS: Professional service gives company a clear edge
19 Jan 2019Location and lot size were priorities for Glenis Bray and her husband Charles, who recently moved into their new Refined Edge home in Subiaco. Mrs Bray said the entire building process was stress-free and very professional. “We chose Refined Edge ... Read more
Hermosa has come to Woodlands.
26 Nov 2018Having previously built a number of homes we know what to look for when choosing a builder. We know what quality workmanship and customer service look like. After making the decision to build one more house we wanted to get ... Read more
