Alistair McLean's guest appearances

Alistair McLean

The Ride Companion

Dream Home Movement

Real Estate Right

Phil Harris

Chris Walsh

James Green

Evan Davis

David Johnston

Josh Summers

Katie Jones

Debra Lee

Cate Bakos

Kate Toon

Jo Johnson

Matthew Phillips

Glenn McGrath

Aimee Stanton

Brendan Kelly

OwlTail

Over the last 5-10 years, there has been a real surge in interest to embrace the character in homes built between 1950 and 1980, especially with those in their 30s and 40s. It’s a style that makes them reminiscence about their family home or their grandparents’ home, but is also an era that’s got the character but without the hefty price tag of a period home of the 1800s-1930s. Today, we are going to talk about the appeal of the retro and mid-century homes with dr retro! An expert architect.   Alistair mclean is the principal of secret design studio, a small boutique design consultancy focused on mid-century design including architecture and interiors. Alistair’s practice is based in melbourne, though he helps clients across australia with design advice that is in sympathy with their mid-century homes through his ‘dr retro’ consultations.   If you'd like to hear the answers to questions such as; Firstly, what is a mid-century or retro home?What’s the difference between mid-century and mid-century modern? What era do you consider to be retro?  What age group of buyers are keen on buying homes from the 1950s to mid 1980s to renovate? What elements and structural attitubes do they love about them? Where does a new owner start with a renovation to a mid-century home? We recently saw on ‘the block’ that a neil clerehan designed home was renovated, trying to be in keeping with the architect’s original vision. Which architects could fetch a premium?   Then listen to our Replay Episode 116!

Over the last 5-10 years, there has been a real surge in interest to embrace the character in homes built between 1950 and 1980, especially with those in their 30s and 40s. It’s a style that makes them reminiscence about their family home or their grandparents’ home, but is also an era that’s got the character but without the hefty price tag of a period home of the 1800s-1930s. Today, we are going to talk about the appeal of the retro and mid-century homes with dr retro! An expert architect. Alistair mclean is the principal of secret design studio, a small boutique design consultancy focused on mid-century design including architecture and interiors. Alistair’s practice is based in melbourne, though he helps clients across australia with design advice that is in sympathy with their mid-century homes through his ‘dr retro’ consultations. If you'd like to hear the answers to questions such as; <ol><li>Firstly, what is a mid-century or retro home? <ol><li>What’s the difference between mid-century and mid-century modern?</li> <li>What era do you consider to be retro?</li> </ol></li> <li>What age group of buyers are keen on buying homes from the 1950s to mid 1980s to renovate?</li> <li>What elements and structural attitubes do they love about them?</li> <li>Where does a new owner start with a renovation to a mid-century home?</li> <li>We recently saw on ‘the block’ that a neil clerehan designed home was renovated, trying to be in keeping with the architect’s original vision. Which architects could fetch a premium?</li> </ol> Then listen to our Replay Episode 116!

Replay Ep 116: Alistair McLean - The Appeal of Mid-Century Modern Homes

Over the last 5-10 years, there has been a real surge in interest to embrace the character in homes built between 1950 and 1980, especially with those in their 30s and 40's. It's a style that makes them reminisce about their family home or their grandparents' home, but it is also an era that's got the character but without the hefty price tag of a period home of the 1800's-1930's. Today, we are going to talk about the appeal of the retro and mid century home with Dr Retro! Alistair McLean is the principal of Secret Design Studio, a small boutique design consultancy focused on mid century design including architecture and interiors. Alistair's practice is based in Melbourne, though he helps clients across Australia with design advice that is in sympathy with their mid-century homes through his 'Dr Retro' consultations. 1. Firstly, what is a mid-century or retro home?    a. What's the difference between mid-century and mid-century modern?    b. What era do you consider to be retro? 2. What age group of buyers are keen on buying homes from the 1950's to mid 1980s to renovate? 3. What elements and structural attributes do they love about them? 4. Where does a new owner start with a renovation to a mid-century home? 5. We recently saw on 'The Block' that a Neil Clerehan designed home was renovated, trying to be keeping with the architect's original vision. Which architects could fetch a premium? 6. Which Melbourne suburbs attract buyers wanting to maintain the integrity of a mid-century or retro home? 7. Do you find that owners of mid-century or retro homes like to do some sympathetic renovations, but also put a 21st century twist? 8. Leanne from Beaumaris is going through the planning stages of renovating her mid-century home, and wants to know... 'Can an unsympathetic renovation devalue a mid-century home?' 9. Why is it important to enlist an architect who understands your vision when it comes to renovating these homes? 10. Where can buyers source recycled materials to add to the integrity of the home? 11. Why is it important to recognise that this architecture is actually an historic period in terms of how Melbourne transformed through the years?   CONTACT:   Alistair McLean can be contacted through the website: www.secretdesignstudio.com   Need Copywriting? Call the 'Real Copy Right' Hotline: 5977 8889  Email: orders@realcopyright.com.auAs well as sales copy, we can also assist you with: Rental copy Staff profiles for your new and existing staff members Marketing letters/emails Newsletter articles Marketing material for listing kits, mail outs, etc Website blogs Large scale development brochures and websites

Over the last 5-10 years, there has been a real surge in interest to embrace the character in homes built between 1950 and 1980, especially with those in their 30s and 40's. It's a style that makes them reminisce about their family home or their grandparents' home, but it is also an era that's got the character but without the hefty price tag of a period home of the 1800's-1930's. Today, we are going to talk about the appeal of the retro and mid century home with Dr Retro! Alistair McLean is the principal of Secret Design Studio, a small boutique design consultancy focused on mid century design including architecture and interiors. Alistair's practice is based in Melbourne, though he helps clients across Australia with design advice that is in sympathy with their mid-century homes through his 'Dr Retro' consultations. 1. Firstly, what is a mid-century or retro home?    a. What's the difference between mid-century and mid-century modern?    b. What era do you consider to be retro? 2. What age group of buyers are keen on buying homes from the 1950's to mid 1980s to renovate? 3. What elements and structural attributes do they love about them? 4. Where does a new owner start with a renovation to a mid-century home? 5. We recently saw on 'The Block' that a Neil Clerehan designed home was renovated, trying to be keeping with the architect's original vision. Which architects could fetch a premium? 6. Which Melbourne suburbs attract buyers wanting to maintain the integrity of a mid-century or retro home? 7. Do you find that owners of mid-century or retro homes like to do some sympathetic renovations, but also put a 21st century twist? 8. Leanne from Beaumaris is going through the planning stages of renovating her mid-century home, and wants to know... 'Can an unsympathetic renovation devalue a mid-century home?' 9. Why is it important to enlist an architect who understands your vision when it comes to renovating these homes? 10. Where can buyers source recycled materials to add to the integrity of the home? 11. Why is it important to recognise that this architecture is actually an historic period in terms of how Melbourne transformed through the years? CONTACT:   Alistair McLean can be contacted through the website: <a href="http://www.secretdesignstudio.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.secretdesignstudio.com</a> Need Copywriting? Call the 'Real Copy Right' Hotline: 5977 8889  Email: <a href="mailto:orders@realcopyright.com.au">orders@realcopyright.com.au</a>As well as sales copy, we can also assist you with:  <ul><li>Rental copy</li> <li>Staff profiles for your new and existing staff members</li> <li>Marketing letters/emails</li> <li>Newsletter articles</li> <li>Marketing material for listing kits, mail outs, etc</li> <li>Website blogs</li> <li>Large scale development brochures and websites</li></ul>

Ep116: Alistair McLean - The Appeal of the Retro and Mid-Century Home

Get your mid-century renovation started with retro design guru, and talented architect Alistair McLean of Secret Design Studio.  Secret Design Studio is a boutique building and interior design consultancy that values authentic work that is tasteful and style appropriate, but still works for your 21st century lifestyle. They create design informed by years of experience, with a studied eye covering the finer points of Mid Century style.  Follow the Dream Home Movement Facebook Instagram Follow Carl &amp; Jo Violeta Facebook Instagram Web Follow Tara Vandeligt Facebook Instagram Join the conversation in the Building Dreams. Mornington Peninsula Facebook Group

Get your mid-century renovation started with retro design guru, and talented architect Alistair McLean of <a href="https://secretdesignstudio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Secret Design Studio</a>. Secret Design Studio is a boutique building and interior design consultancy that values authentic work that is tasteful and style appropriate, but still works for your 21st century lifestyle. They create design informed by years of experience, with a studied eye covering the finer points of Mid Century style. Follow the Dream Home Movement <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dreamhomemovement/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=180109" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Follow Carl &amp; Jo Violeta <a href="https://www.facebook.com/violetafinance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/violeta_finance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="http://violetafinance.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Web</a> Follow Tara Vandeligt <a href="https://www.facebook.com/buildingdreams.directory/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/taralovesbuildingdreams/Morningtonmumsbuildingdreams/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Join the conversation in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/Morningtonmumsbuildingdreams/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Building Dreams. Mornington Peninsula Facebook Group</a>

Retro renovations for mid-century homes with Alistair McLean of Secret Design Studio (aka Dr Retro)