BIRPAI
New South Wales
While much has been written about “the Missing Middle” being the panacea for the current housing crisis, very few projects have actually been built to provide increased density in established residential areas.
The Flynn could serve as a very successful model for low impact development, which delivers greater density.
The scale of the building fits well with the existing streetscape, so the proposal was not opposed by neighbours, unlike most attempts to increase density.
Three spacious light filled dwellings have replaced the dilapidated fibro shack, which once occupied the 500 sqm. block. close to the beach and local shops, in a burgeoning tourist town, in the midst of a housing affordability crisis.
The scultural design carves out the interiors of the buildings with two storey voids which flood rooms with light, making the spaces feel much bigger than they are.
Despite being in close confines to neighbours, the design of my townhouse makes me feel like I’m in my own private sanctuary. Clean, simple interior lines make me feel calm and centred. the front garden corridor and internal courtyard have created beautiful private outlooks. central voids and open stairs make this samll villa feel like a large home and continue to evolve as I move throughout. No matter what time of the day, there’s an area where I can enjoy the sunshine. Its a beautiful, nourishing place to live, relax and entertain, for me and my family.