Australian Capital Territory
Doing more with less is the underlying principle driving the design at HighGround in Denman Prospect. Designed across three tiers, each building offers a different unit typology, providing housing choice, diversity and affordable housing options. With generous 3bedroom townhouses, compact townhouses, as well as 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, HighGround seeks to provide options for a variety of living situations. All homes feature a multipurpose space or study essential in our modern and flexible work from home environment. Each dwelling, whether it be townhouse or apartment, is designed with livability, efficiency, and warmth in mind. All living spaces are flooded with natural light from the northern aspect, while balconies offer views over the Molonglo Valley. The exterior material tones are warm, yet fresh and clean lines provide a flattering backdrop for the landscaping. Interiors are inspired by natural materials and warm undertones of raw cotton, leather, and charred timber.
The design of the HighGround development created a highquality medium density development that used the slope of the land to make the most of the solar orientation and the views to the North. This combined with simple, yet effective use of internal and external materials has resulted in high praise from the residents who now live there. The use of robust materials such as the Colorbond cladding creates a visually striking building that will age gracefully at a low maintenance cost to the residents, something that is vitally important in the present climate.
Absolute Approvals, Building Surveyor
BSE Building Services Engineers, Services Consultant
Elevated Living, Developer
Harris Hobbs Landscapes, Landscape Consultant
Indesco, Structural Engineer
Sellick Consultants, Civil 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.
