Victoria
This small scale regional project is made unique through civic generosity and community mindedness. It comprises 5 commercial tenancies and one house occupied by the developer, whose goal was to make a positive contribution to the community of Trentham whilst creating an income stream for retirement.
The project demonstrates a contemporary and finely crafted architecture that references elements of the local vernacular in both materiality and detailing.
Passive solar design has been prioritised, with all tenancies facing north, and a generous landscaped public forecourt has been incorporated into the layout that activates and elevates the tenancies and provides a new space for both locals and tourists to enjoy.
‘TOTS’ was a dream of mine for many years and it’s been a wonderful journey to witness its realisation. Since my home forms part of the development, it was important that this project be sensitive to the context of a small and discerning regional town, while also being aspirational in its reflection of my personal philosophies around design and community. TOTS anchors and activates a previously dis-used corner of the Trentham township, bringing a sense of pride and openness that is regularly enjoyed by both locals and tourists alike. I am proud and inspired by what has been achieved here.
Anthony Dawkins, Project Architect
Hayden Dickson, Draftsperson
Rachel Low, Graduate of Architecture
Silas Gibson, Project Architect
BCS Consulting Engineers, Structural Engineer
BSP, Building Surveyor
NJM Design, Services Consultant
R&P Green Solutions, ESD Consultant
Sinatra Murphy, Landscape 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.
