This meticulous approach was on full display in one of the company’s most challenging projects to date: Vastu on Oak. Located in Oak Beach near Port Douglas and facing true East, the home recently earned ORR MADE the 2024 Master Builders President’s Award. It was a highly technical build, requiring exceptional understanding of Vastu principles, wind load paths, water management, and solar performance—all under intense regional site restrictions. “This was not just about design and building. It was about architecture, landscape, engineering, environmental conditions, compliance and the people behind it,” Matt explains. The project brought together global minds, with consultants contributing from India, New Zealand and around the world. “Every meeting felt like an international design forum,” Rhiannon adds. According to Matt and Rhiannon, that project was successful for a lot of the same reasons all their projects are successful—because they are dedicated to the invisible layers of a home, the stuff no one sees, but everyone feels. “If you haven’t got the fundamentals right, the finishes don’t matter,” Matt says. “We design and build for longevity—we want to create homes that age well and support how people live long-term.” Every material selection, every junction, and every technical drawing is carefully reviewed to ensure it aligns with the holistic goals of the project. Their approach demands a high level of trust from clients, something they intentionally build from day one. Their clients aren’t just brought along for the ride—they’re immersed in it. ORR MADE offers detailed budgeting systems, open-book cost tracking, and structured communications that APRIL 2025
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