Victoria
Ukiyo is a vertical hub of work and leisure within a compact site. The design captures the energy of Prahran whilst providing residents and workers a sense of retreat.
When viewed from a distance, Ukiyo’s overall form and height creates an urban marker of floating stacked volumes. As one travels closer, the layering of pleated fins and vertical cuts to oblique forms suggests a building in motion. Ukiyo is fully experienced in 270 degrees, with the three facades varying in visual permeability to respond and contribute to each of their specific street’s character.
Views, privacy, and acoustics are maximized, with office spaces and homes further customized to the unique needs of each owner.
With a commitment to environmental stewardship, Ukiyo includes passive solar design, high-performance materials, and external green walls. A dynamic inclusive environment is fostered with the creation of new public spaces and the activation of the public realm.
Ukiyo is a marker to the suburb and a microcosm of Prahran, capturing the true character of this animated precinct, with living, working, and dining in one building.
Ukiyo’s design prioritizes the end user throughout every aspect of the building. Featuring 270 degree views, each space was tailored to capture the unique perspectives and natural light, providing a distinct identity and sense of retreat from the busy world below.
The residences at Ukiyo were crafted with owner occupiers in mind, with further purchaser customization incorporated. The verdant vertical gardens, integrate with the nearby greenery and contribute to everyone’s well-being.
Michael Erwin, Project Architect
Marisa Hang, Interior Design Lead
Luke Pupillo, Project Architect
Edge, Civil Consultant
Edge, Structural Engineer
MacKenzie Group, Building Surveyor
Marshall Day, Acoustic Consultant
SDC Consultants, ESD 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.
