This mixed-use project is set within a development overlay, where features such as street activation, frontage, bulk and massing are key for the development. A protected giant oak tree provides the site with a natural landmark which is fundamental for the conception of this project.
The design straddles between the overlays and maximizing the site’s potential. The proposal includes one standalone dwelling at the rear, five large townhouses, two duplex apartments and an art gallery for street activation.
Construction is envisioned to be as modular and sustainable as possible, where SIP panels, prebuilt stairs, recycled bricks, cross laminated timber, solar panels and rainwater collection are amongst the many sustainable features of the proposal.
The building form and the use of materials is a highly articulated contribution to the local streetscape. In a nod to the Oak tree’s heritage and highlighting its importance to the design, the topmost levels are clad in wonderful Spanish tiles in three shades of green. The green tiles crown the proposal providing increased interest and accentuate the sustainable approach of the overall design.
Biophilic design includes a heavily landscaped approach - with garden beds, planters on balconies and trellises for creepers – that combined with spacious and naturally lit interiors provide the residents with an enhanced experience whilst inhabiting the development.
