Vastu-Inspired Homes Pave the Way for Cultural Diversity

Sherridon Homes, one of Victoria’s leading home builders, is helping to pave the way for cultural diversity following the introduction of Vastu-inspired home designs to cater to its clients’ cultural values.

Vastu Shastra is an ancient Indian science of architecture that focuses on creating balanced environments by aligning structures, a practice that aims to promote health, prosperity and happiness.

Blending traditional Vastu principles with contemporary aesthetics, the Vastu-designed home optimises layouts for positive energy flow and incorporates sustainable materials where possible to ensure homes are harmonious, functional and attuned to clients’ well-being.

Sherridon Homes Regional VIC Sales Manager Dilpreet Chahal said the designs, which were announced late last year, have been well-received by Sherridon Homes’ community.

“Cultural diversity is at the forefront of Sherridon Homes’ approach and as Victoria’s second-largest home builder, this is even more important given the volume of homes we build and residents we interact with.”

According to the ABS, India is the second largest source of overseas migration by country of birth with the population for 2023 (846,000) surpassing the previous peak of 745,000 in 2022 - this is more than double the figure of 2012. Victoria is the leading choice for Indian-born residents, accounting for 4.2 per cent of the state’s total population.

“We regularly tailor homes to reflect clients’ cultural values, seek feedback and make every effort to understand key components to incorporate into our home designs,” explains Dilpreet.

“This holistic approach results in homes that reflect clients’ cultural identities and prioritise inclusivity, solidifying Sherridon Homes as leaders in culturally attuned and sustainable living spaces,” he said.

The designs were largely informed by Sherridon Homes’ own culturally diverse team, with a large majority of team members being of Indian descent, including the design team.

During the design process, Sherridon Homes collaborated with members of the design team to ensure their input was taken into consideration given that this knowledge falls within their realms naturally due to their nationality.

Looking ahead, Sherridon Homes General Manager - Regional Natalie King said Sherridon Homes is continually looking at ways it can adapt and innovate to ensure it can cater to the evolving needs and preferences of future clients.

“Including a Vastu-inspired home was largely driven by our clients due to an increase in enquiries regarding this type of product. It is so important we remain open to feedback and suggestions while remaining actively engaged with diverse cultural communities through events, workshops and partnerships to ensure we are catering to these needs,” she said.

The Vastu-inspired display home, Winslow 33, is available to view at Imagine Estate, 6 Neon Crescent Strathfieldsaye Victoria.

Sherridon Homes is part of the AHB Group, one of the most prominent building and development groups in Victoria, as well as Australia. Currently, the group has over 2,000 homes consistently under construction and a further 2,500 in the pipeline of which, Sherridon Homes accounts for approximately 45 per cent of all builds.

To learn more about Sherridon Homes, please visit https://www.sherridonhomes.com.au/