New South Wales
Cedar on Collins, a senior’s development by Fresh Hope Communities, designed by Kennedy Associates, represents Fresh Hope’s core values of Kindness, Connection, Optimism and Integrity.
These values underscore KAA’s design, delivering 56 units, 5 communal areas, 4 roof terraces and 4 activity rooms that harmoniously balance individuality with community, and calmness with activity.
The heart of the development is the central space, 3 interconnecting courtyards supporting the community through the interplay of built form with private and communal space.
Earth toned bricks, the excavated rock strata, characterize the lower levels.
A covered walkway integrates wayfinding, buildings, courtyards and common rooms.
Irregularly placed columns define the walkway, support the grey toned upper storey and provide intimate recesses along the journey.
Over 50% of the site is communal open space or landscaped area.
The client, in their response to the design, said.
“Through its intelligent design, the built form feels like home”.
The design is a unique retirement offering to Kiama. It successfully embodies the mission of Fresh Hope Communities who exist to create spaces that cultivate belonging and places that feel like home. Through its intelligent design, the built form feels like home.
Considered thought has been put into connection to place, incorporating the magnificent views of the south coast and connection to one another through positioning of the Resident Lounge, Wine Cellar, Gymnasium and Studio which overlook the central, landscaped courtyard without compromising residents privacy.
The overall design creates a sense of tranquillity deeply appreciated by residents, staff and visitors.
ACOUSTIC LOGIC, Acoustic Consultant
Atak Fire, Fire Services
Aus Windows, Window Systems
Bitzios Consulting, Traffic Consultant
BLACKETT, MAGUIRE + GOLDSMITH, BCA/PCA
Douglas Partners, Geotechnical Consultant
GREENWORLD ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING, ESD Consultant
ICON PROJECT MANAGEMENT, Project Manager
Masters Surveying, Surveyor
MBM, Quantity Surveyor
MORRIS GODING ACCESS CONSULTANTS, Access Consultant
Oz Air Conditioning, Mechanical
SCP CONSULTING, Civil Consultant
SCP CONSULTING, Structural Engineer
Sparks & Partners, Hydraulic Consultant
TAYLOR BRAMMER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, Landscape Consultant
Tricom Engineering Group, Electrical Consultant
URBIS, Town Planner
Waterproofing Integrity, Waterproofing Consultant
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
