Whadjuk people of the Nyoongar nation
Western Australia
Hope Street is a medium density housing project comprising 28 diverse terrace houses/walk-up apartments. Hope Street Housing increases the typological range of WhiteGumValley, allowing new residents in smaller households to share the established amenity of the suburb. Disposition is motivated by neighbourhood character, solar access, deep soil and appurtenant landscape.
Balancing diversity and cohesion, two rows of well-lit, well-ventilated north-facing houses are created with generous setbacks for deep soil/gardens and high permeability. Priorities were integrating houses with landscape, legible/safe areas for pedestrian/vehicle movement, excellent amenity for private, semi-private and communal open spaces and exploiting the site’s solar access potential. A mews configuration, with only two crossovers, accommodates topography, provides good separation between rows and promotes community interaction in a lively landscaped laneway.
This home is beautifully designed, finished and a joy to live in. Heating is never required in winter passive solar design works perfectly. Upstairs living affords views of surrounding trees with a feel of country living. My home is beautiful, drawing praise from all my visitors.
The house has been cleverly designed to feel roomy despite the small footprint. One of the loveliest parts of living here is the way light is invited in to best advantage. An added bonus is that the style and intention of the development has attracted likeminded buyers resulting in a closeknit community.
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.
