True innovation in apartment design
Traditional Custodians
Bunurong People
Location
Berwick, Victoria
Client
Private Client
Area
1,758m2
Status
Design Stage
Sustainability
Designed to meet Passive design principles
Project cost
$ 4.5m
Located within a new precinct recently rezoned, the design boldly lays the foundation of the future of this suburb.
Responding to the key requirement to deliver a range of housing alternatives in the area, the design delivers a total of 15 apartments offered in 1, 2 and 3 bedroom configurations.
Passive design has guided the layout of the building blocks, resulting in 100% of all units having northerly aspect to their living areas.
A key innovation for this building is the 2 level sky houses that culminate with private roof decks, adding a truly unique housing option.
The building is attractively massed, with ground-level areas recessed to enable a floating form expressed with graphic timber batten façade that repels the western sun.
The building includes 1 basement level that contains car and storage requirements.
All aspects of Clause 58 Good Apartment Design are achieved or exceeded, in a development that delivers maximum yield, yet also enhanced amenity for residents.