General

Feed in sqm, bed/bath, orientation, key rooms. Generate dozens of variations. Pick 2-3 candidates and refine with prompts like 'move master to rear' or 'increase kitchen by 15%'.

Scoped Supabase RLS so wife sees: rooms, panoramas, finishes (product_name, preview_image, status), comments (read/write own). Hidden from wife: cost on finishes and decisions, supplier financial detail, full decision rationale (show summary only). Test thoroughly before sharing access.

Free for personal use. Walk through in real time, swap cladding/windows/floors, drop in furniture, change time of day and weather. Export stills of key views.

Capture exterior (all 4 elevations), key interior rooms, site boundaries. Photograph everything: street view, neighbouring houses for heritage context, garden, internal rooms. This becomes the 'before' baseline and constraint set.

Map daily routines: wake up → bathroom → kitchen → car. Entertaining flow: entry → kitchen → dining → outdoor. Laundry circuit. Kids vs adults zones.

Test on her actual phone (not desktop preview). Check: panorama load speed on 4G, touch gestures feel right, comment flow is obvious, finish hotspots are tappable not fiddly, navigation between rooms is intuitive. Iterate based on her feedback before considering Stage 2 done.

Open homes, completed projects by shortlisted architects. Take photos, note finishes, ask about costs and timeframes. Roseville, Lindfield, Killara.

Collect Instagram, Pinterest, magazine references. Organise by room. Include textures, colours, materials, spatial feel. Nancy to co-create.

Warm neutrals base, consider flow between rooms. Accent colours for bathrooms. Ceiling colour strategy (white vs tinted).

Score each option: room sizes, flow, natural light, buildability, cost, compliance. Decision matrix with Nancy. Select preferred and brief architect for development.

Add to migration file 001 before running. Tables: rooms (id, name, floor, area_sqm, stage_id fk, description, panorama_url, model_node_name), finishes (id, room_id fk, category, product_name, supplier_stakeholder_id fk, cost, document_id fk, status, preview_image_url), comments (id, room_id fk OR finish_id fk, author, body, created_at, resolved).

Options: (a) Kuula — ~[price hidden]/month, easiest, embeds via iframe, hotspot editor included; (b) Pano2VR — one-time license, full control, self-hosted; (c) Custom build with Pannellum or Marzipano (open source JS libs) — most integrated with Renokit but requires dev work. Recommend Kuula for Stage 2 MVP, revisit custom for Stage 3.

Build navigable tour: floor plan landing page with clickable room hotspots, each loads the room's 360 view, arrows between connected rooms (kitchen → dining → living etc.), info hotspots on key finishes within each panorama. Export embed code for Renokit.

Options: (a) SketchUp Free manually — weekend job, full control; (b) Maket/Finch auto-extrude — faster, less control; (c) Hire Upwork freelancer [price hidden]-500 for clean SketchUp/Revit model in a week. Freelancer likely best ROI.

Spreadsheet of every fixture: product, supplier, cost, lead time. Consistent finish family throughout (e.g., all brushed brass). Include backups for discontinued items.

Linen, pantry, wardrobe, garage, workshop, outdoor. What are you storing now that you shouldn't be? Built-in vs freestanding.

Export Twinmotion video directly, OR feed key frames into Sora/Runway for smooth cinematic camera moves. This is the highest-leverage stakeholder alignment artefact.

Brief freelancer that the 3D model must be web-export ready: clean topology, parent objects named per room (Kitchen, Living, Master, etc.), finishes as separate assignable material layers grouped by category (Floors, Walls, Joinery, Fixtures, Lighting), scale in metres, sensible origin. The model_node_name in the rooms table must match the parent object names exactly.

Renokit page structure: /house route shows floor plan, /house/[room] loads tour for that room, sidebar pulls live data from Supabase showing finishes, decisions, and recent comments for that room. Use Next.js dynamic routes and Supabase client SDK.

Upload all panoramas to Supabase Storage bucket reno-docs under /panoramas/ path. Update rooms table panorama_url field with storage paths. Keep originals locally as backup.

Each finish hotspot in the panorama links to a finishes table row. On click, surface: product name, supplier, cost, spec sheet (from documents table), status, decision rationale (from decisions table). This is the moment the tour stops being decoration and becomes a live design document.

Implement via Claude Code. Build order: 1) Supabase project + auth setup; 2) Schema migrations (stages, stakeholders, trades, bids, budget_lines, expenses, risks, decisions, documents, updates); 3) Indexes + generated columns; 4) CSV export from Notion → seed scripts; 5) RLS policies (scope partner view, hide sensitive cost fields); 6) Pre-built views: v_budget_summary, v_active_bids, v_top_risks, v_cashflow_monthly; 7) Supabase Storage bucket (reno-docs) for documents; 8) Point Vercel front end at Supabase; 9) Build add/edit forms early for bids, decisions, expenses, updates; 10) Wire MCP so AJ can query Postgres directly for analysis.

Build mood board: exterior Georgian variations, then interiors room by room (kitchen, living, master, bathrooms). Iterate one variable per prompt. Save the resonant ones.

Workshop with Nancy. Morning routine flow, entertaining scenarios, WFH needs, kids homework zone, storage requirements per room. This drives the spatial design.

North-facing rooms = living areas. Window sizing, skylights, light wells. Afternoon western sun management. Inform window and room placement decisions.

On any panorama or finish, wife can leave a comment that writes to the comments table. Threaded view per room. Mark as resolved when addressed. Email/push notification on new comments (optional, Stage 2.5). This is the killer feature — design feedback in context, not over text messages.

Take Twinmotion screenshots, drop into Krea with prompts for golden hour, established garden, photoreal styling. Preserves geometry but elevates render quality.

Heritage conservation overlay will constrain exterior options. Read before falling in love with a design that won't get DA approval.

Use Midjourney / DALL-E — bring to architect briefings to reduce design hours

Focus on Georgian character elements — stone, columns, sash windows, symmetry

Download the floor plan and site plan from the original listing on realestate.com.au or domain.com.au. Save as high-res images. These become the base for briefing the architect and kitchen designer.

Send formal Request for Quote to shortlisted builders. Include: full drawing set, specifications, scope of works schedule, timeline requirements, insurances required, contract type (HIA or custom). Allow 3-4 weeks for responses.

Detailed scope = more comparable bids, less variation risk

Check if garage needs separate DA or can be included in main DA

During construction: visit site weekly (same day/time). Bring: hard hat, steel-caps, camera/phone, checklist. Check: progress vs program, quality of work, safety compliance, material storage. Document with photos and send builder a summary email.

Design → DA → tender → construction → fit-out → landscaping

Check heritage overlay, FSR, height limits, setbacks

Target builders with Georgian/heritage residential experience in Upper North Shore

Review all tender responses. Negotiate: price, payment schedule (progress claims vs fixed), provisional sums, timeline with liquidated damages, defects liability period (min 6 months), insurances (Home Building Compensation Fund). Use HIA contract or equivalent.

Structural + double-storey addition will be very disruptive — plan relocation if feasible

Use Planner 5D or RoomSketcher — have a clear layout before architect briefing

Sub-[price hidden] AUD all-in — QS feasibility plan to validate this

Create a spreadsheet comparing builder quotes line-by-line. Columns: item, Builder A price, Builder B price, Builder C price, notes. Normalise inclusions/exclusions so quotes are comparable. Flag any provisional sums or allowances.

Meet with mortgage broker to confirm: (1) How much equity available for redraw, (2) Construction loan terms and draw-down schedule, (3) Cash reserves needed for deposits and progress payments. Target: total funding of [price hidden].

List every scope item and classify as Must-Have (non-negotiable), Nice-to-Have (if budget allows), or Future (defer to later stage). Key must-haves: kitchen, bathrooms, facade. Key nice-to-haves: underground garage, pool, landscaping.

Surveyor marks building lines. Hoarding and safety fencing around demolition zone. Notify neighbours.

Remove existing front facade wall to connect new extension. Temporary weatherproofing. Structural propping as per engineer's spec.

Timber frame walls, bearers and joists for first floor. Tie into existing roof structure. Structural engineer inspections at each stage.

MILESTONE: Now tracked via 5 sub-tasks (lounge, bed 4, master suite, ensuite plumbing, first floor electrical). Check sub-tasks for progress.

Full tanked waterproofing to walls, floor and roof slab. Critical for below-ground structure. Use torch-on membrane or spray-applied system. 10-year warranty minimum.

Cut into hillside from driveway side. 5m natural slope means mostly horizontal cut, not dig-down. Allow for rock hammering on Roseville ridge. Spoil removal off-site.

New roof structure over extension. Match existing roof pitch and material. Flash and weatherseal at junction with existing roof.

MILESTONE: This task is now tracked via 6 sub-tasks (site set-out, demolish, footings, slab, frame, roof). Check sub-tasks for progress.

MILESTONE: Now tracked via 5 sub-tasks (brickwork/render, portico, windows, mouldings, front door). Check sub-tasks for progress.

Define lounge layout: furniture placement, TV/media wall, fireplace focal point, window seat. Open plan connection to kitchen/dining.

Georgian palette: warm whites, soft greys, or heritage colours. Test 3 sample pots on wall.

Statement chandelier for formal lounge. Consider: scale to room height, dimmer compatibility. Budget: A[price hidden]-2,000.

Choose cornice, skirting, architrave, and wainscoting profiles. Visit Intrim Mouldings or similar.

Plantation shutters (Georgian authentic) or floor-length curtains (more luxe). Get quotes for both.

Decision: sand and polish existing timber, or new engineered timber? Match or complement kitchen flooring. Get 3 samples.

Order selected chandelier. Confirm ceiling box can support weight. Check lead time.

Order from selected supplier. Measure-to-install service preferred.

Extended lounge ~65m². Frame internal walls, insulate external walls, plasterboard and set. Ready for cornices and paint.

Hero room — detail level drives resale

Fireplace is a retained feature

Owner task. Use iPhone Pro LiDAR scanner via Polycam or 3D Scanner app. Capture: existing retaining wall height and condition, slope gradient, staircase location, driveway edge, trees/vegetation. Export as .obj or .las for architect/engineer.

Owner task. Create comparison matrix: material, cost/m², structural capacity, drainage requirements, aesthetic, maintenance, lifespan. Shortlist 2-3 for structural engineer to assess feasibility.

Owner task. Take photos of: wall face (both sides if accessible), top and base, any cracks or bulging, existing drainage, staircase condition, handrail, vegetation growing into wall. Annotate with measurements.

Owner task. Key considerations: number of treads (calculate from LiDAR height data), landing every 18 risers (code), handrail style, step lighting, non-slip surface, drainage at base. Width: minimum 900mm.

Owner task. Generate 5-10 concept renders showing: architectural stone-faced retaining wall, integrated concrete staircase with LED step lights, handrail options (steel/glass/timber), planting pockets, and how it connects to the driveway and rear yard.

Owner task. One-page brief covering: existing conditions (from LiDAR + photos), desired outcome, material preference, parking area dimensions, staircase width and landing positions, drainage strategy, lighting requirements, timeline constraints.

Owner task. Check Ku-ring-gai DCP for retaining wall controls. Walls over 600mm exposed height typically need council approval. May require: development consent, neighbour notification, engineer certification. Ask town planner for advice.

Owner task. Provide each contractor with: structural engineer drawings, geotech report, scope brief, concept images. Quote to include: excavation, wall construction, drainage, staircase, handrail, backfill. Allow 2-3 weeks for responses.

Owner task. Compare: total price, timeline, inclusions/exclusions, payment schedule, insurance, warranty. Check contractor's license, insurance, and 2-3 recent references. Sign contract before any work starts.

Owner + contractor walkthrough. Check: wall plumb and level, drainage working (test with hose), stair treads level, handrail secure, finish quality, no cracks, lighting working. Mark defects with tape for rectification.

Final wall finish per material selection: cement render + paint, stone cladding (natural or manufactured), textured coating, or exposed concrete with form liner texture. Seal/waterproof external face.

Dog-proof the lower fence line with chicken wire — do this early so Apollo is secure once demolition starts.

Call concrete recyclers (e.g. Kimbriki, Benedict, Bingo): confirm they take clean concrete, get per-tonne tip rate + RCA road-base buy-back price. Compare "recycle & rebuy" vs landfill + imported road base. PRECONDITION: asbestos check on the (pre-1990?) garage/slab before any crush/recycle; strip reo, keep concrete clean.

Old gate comes off during the garage demolition; install the new gate once works are complete.

Seal cobblestones and joints once laid and cured.

Define: symmetry, window proportions, render vs brick, column style, portico, colour palette. Reference concept pack.

Check if property is in a heritage conservation area. Review DCP character provisions. Photograph neighbouring properties. Understand council expectations for street-facing design.

Central entry portico with classical columns. Timber or rendered masonry columns. Entablature, cornice moulding. This is the centrepiece of the facade.

Georgian decorative elements: window keystones, corner quoins, string course between floors. Can be precast concrete, GRC, or rendered.

Order Georgian panelled front door with sidelights. Confirm dimensions, hardware (brass), colour.

Order Georgian sash windows per selection. Sizes from architect drawings. Timber sash lead time 8-12 weeks.

Two-storey Georgian facade, 10.5m wide. Full brick or cement render depending on design. Must match proportions and style of period Georgian homes.

Georgian panelled front door with sidelights and fanlight. Solid timber, painted. Hardware: brass lever set, knocker. Must suit portico proportions.

Wainscoting/panelling for Georgian detail, or plain painted walls? Feature wall?

Define dining layout: table size, pendant position, connection to kitchen island. Open plan flow.

Coordinate with lounge and kitchen. Same colour throughout open plan, or accent wall?

Must be continuous with kitchen. Engineered timber preferred for open plan consistency.

Pendant over dining table. Height 700-800mm above table. Style match with kitchen pendants. Budget: A[price hidden]-1,000.

Order selected pendant. Confirm ceiling point position with electrician.

Confirm: (1) timber subfloor vs concrete slab — drives plumbing rough-in cost (currently only 50/100 confidence); (2) distance from soil stack to WC/shower; (3) existing wiring reusable or full rewire; (4) exhaust fan duct route to outside; (5) exact tiled area vs the 48 sqm / 23 sqm waterproofing assumptions (room scanned at 2.41 x 3.03 m = 6.9 sqm, L-shaped).

Decide: tile format + $/sqm budget; tapware finish + brand tier (Caroma/Phoenix mid vs Brodware premium); vanity width + wall-hung vs floor-standing; WC style; rain-only vs rain+hand shower. Georgian Spa design references in the floorplans PDF. Feeds the procurement Bill of Materials.

Include: scanned room plan + Georgian Spa 3D/tile setout, NE recess shower detail (0.95 x 0.95 m frameless, NCC 2022 / AS 3740 falls + stepdown), fixture schedule, tile schedule with formats, waterproofing membrane system (pick Ardex/Laticrete/Mapei). Publish via the /tender/[trade] pages.

Target 3 candidates per trade. Add each via the room contractors panel. Ask tilers whether they include their own demo and waterproofing (many do — collapses 3 line items into one quote).

Estimates to beat: plumbing rough-in [price hidden] electrical [price hidden] waterproofing [price hidden] tiling [price hidden] shower screen [price hidden] strip-out [price hidden]. Flag anything >15% over.

Get at least one whole-job quote alongside split-trade quotes to price the coordination premium explicitly.

Final walk-through punch list. Caulk touch-ups, silicon, fitting adjustments. Matches GF spec.

Layout: shower position, vanity size (900 or 1200), bath (freestanding or built-in), WC position. Plumber to confirm waste/supply feasibility.

Hero bathroom. Freestanding bath, double vanity, walk-in frameless shower, separate WC. Heated floor. Premium finishes.

Order all tapware: bath filler, rain shower, double basin mixers. Premium finish. Confirm lead times.

Order premium tiles (marble/porcelain). Add 10% waste. Feature wall tiles may have longer lead time.

Order freestanding bath. Confirm: size fits, floor supports weight, waste position. Budget: A[price hidden]-4,000.

Order double vanity and mirrors from selected supplier. Premium ensuite — allow longer lead time.

MILESTONE: Umbrella task for entire kitchen renovation. 28 granular sub-tasks exist under Kitchen room. This task tracks the overall builder quoting process for the combined kitchen + open-plan scope.

Formal brief: island size, seating, storage zones, appliance locations, pantry type, waterfall ends, open shelving vs overheads.

Order sink and tapware per selection. Confirm compatibility with benchtop cutout.

Order splashback tiles or stone per design. Confirm colour match with benchtop.

Walk-through, punch list, minor remediation. Mix of general + skilled.

Order floor and wall tiles per selection. Add 10% waste. Confirm delivery before tiler starts.

Order all tapware, shower, towel rails, toilet, accessories. Confirm finish matches FF Bathroom.

Order vanity and mirror from selected supplier. Confirm lead time. Inspect on arrival.

New Bed 4 in ground floor extension. Frame walls, insulate, plasterboard. Include window reveals and built-in robe framing.

New master bedroom on first floor of extension. Frame walls, insulate, plasterboard. Include WIR framing. High ceilings if feasible.

Painted MDF (cleaner, cheaper) or natural timber (walnut, oak)? Stain vs paint, shelf depth, adjustable vs fixed.