New South Wales
Regional
Solaris is a large mixed-use development that was initiated to facilitate moving the Council’s community facilities from a suburban site to this central beachside location. This first stage of the development comprises a residential apartment tower with 56 units, a restaurant and commercial space, and the Forster Civic Centre comprising a Library, Community Lounge, Visitor Information Centre and Customer Service Point for MidCoast Council.
The philosophy behind the master-planned community precinct was to provide the community with a wide variety of amenities in an architectural context which facilitates adaptability and future flexibility for an evolving population. The diverse mix of uses future-proofs Solaris to better cater for the changing needs of an evolving population. The amenity enriches the public experience, creating a new social precinct to engage with the local community through its built form and presence near the lake and beachside commercial precincts.
The Solaris Forster Civic Precinct brings a sense of pride to the community by showcasing innovative design that marries residential comfort with a state-of-the-art public library, retail and office. The thoughtful layout and shared spaces encourage social interaction to the entire community, creating a vibrant living environment which revolutionises the way residents live, work, learn and interact with the community. The completed first stage lays the groundwork for the forthcoming stages featuring a beautifully designed retirement village that will further enhance the lifestyle surrounding the multifaceted spaces, this integration of community makes it an exemplary model for modern living
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.
