Solaris Apartments | TVS Architects
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.
Novello – 20-26 Young Street, Wollongong | Design Workshop Australia
Novello is a high-quality design response in the City of Wollongong and its ever-changing built and natural environment. The building integrates into the desired and future street character in a diverse and changing part of the city. Novello is a visual tribute to the City of Wollongong.
The building responds well to the site and the surrounding context, and creates a significant form which sits proudly within the city centre. Novello creates a sense of space, responding to the scale, visual context, views and the local community.
Cedar on Collins | Kennedy Associates Architects
Cedar on Collins, a seniors development in Kiama NSW designed by Kennedy Associates Architects, epitomises the client, Fresh Hope Communities, ‘core values’ of Kindness, Connection, Optimism and Integrity.
These values underscore the design which harmoniously balances individuality with community and calmness with activity whilst delivering 56 units, 5 communal areas, 4 roof terraces and 4 activity rooms.
The heart of the development is the 440m2 central space of 3 interconnecting courtyards over 3 levels, supporting community through the interaction of built form with private and communal space.
Earth toned bricks, the excavated ‘rock strata’, characterize the lower level whilst the grey toned upper storey is quite and recessive.
A covered walkway integrates wayfinding, buildings and communal areas, providing intimate recesses along the journey.
Over 50% of the site is landscaped area.
The client, in their response to the design, said,
”Through its intelligent design, the built form feels like home”.
Avia – 35-37 Atchison Street, Wollongong | Design Workshop Australia
Avia provides a strong presence in the street and its image on the skyline of Wollongong is mesmerising.
The principal brief was to create a building which responds to the site and its surrounding built and natural environment. The design brief was fulfilled by providing a building which responds to the public domain, street connectivity, CBD activity and liveability. The commercial space is generous, versatile and functional, there is a clear distinction between residential and commercial spaces. The building entry is clear, direct and functional.
Areia – 43-45 Addison Street & 24 Mary Street, Shellharbour | Design Workshop Australia
Areia is a beautifully detailed building which responds to its natural coastal environment and village aspect. It fits seamlessly into to the streetscape and the commercial spaces are an extension to the public domain, enhancing pedestrian activity and embodying an essence of the surrounding natural and coastal village surroundings.
TriCare William’s Landing | Deicke Richards
Located between Melbourne city and Geelong, this new high end residential aged care project sets a new standard for care in Victoria. Our longterm client TriCare acquired a significant parcel of land in a growth area with a high level of accessibility to local amenities and trains to both cities; the new aged care development responds to the environment around it whilst also creating economic and social opportunities for the local community. The design of the new facility reflects TriCares commitment to highquality living environments. Their focus is on spaces that create a feeling of highend ambiance, as opposed to the traditional, hospitallike settings commonly associated with aged care. Their model is about creating spacious rooms, thoughtfully designed communal areas, and a warmth that emphasises residents comfort and lifestyle.
Ukiyo | K2LD Architects & Interiors
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, Ukiyos 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 streets character.
Views, privacy, and acoustics are maximised, with office spaces and homes further customised to the unique needs of each owner.
With a commitment to environmental stewardship, Ukiyo includes passive solar design, highperformance 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.
Ziggys’ Villas | Harley Graham Architects
Ziggy’s Villas in Byron Bay respond ingeniously to surging housing demand in a picturesque coastal locale. Situated just 50 meters from the beach on a 710m2 suburban plot, these interconnected residences exemplify a progressive strategy for achieving density. The project, featuring two 3bedroom homes with individual gardens, pools, and garages, strikes a harmonious balance between maintaining Suffolk Park’s relaxed ambiance and meeting the need for increased density. Thoughtful design and strategic corner block utilization create distinct entities with separate street frontages. Built during the pandemic, costeffective measures, such as blockwork and streamlined construction, were employed. The exterior showcases a solid textured red brick fence, enclosing a garden, plunge pool, and doubleheight outdoor room, fostering an open, inviting atmosphere that seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor spaces. Ziggy’s Villas exemplify commendable densification and neighborhood preservation amid a housing shortage.
Beach House | bureau^proberts
Beach House is designed to deliver the amenity and sophistication of a private beach house while defining a new architectural type: the whole floor apartment. The architectural expression celebrates the organic forms of coastal landscapes, shifting sands and waning tides. Influenced by Gold Coast’s early beach house architecture, characterised by broad verandas, open breezeways, and a connection to the outdoor environment, the development breaks away from traditional compressed apartment layouts to create internal vistas capturing views from east to west. Large balcony decks to the east, create an extension to the living space and allowing for maximum coastal engagement. As an abstraction of the sweeping Gold Cost Coastline, the tower’s expression is defined by curved, bullnose slab edges and the vertical rhythm of blades encircling the perimeter. Embodying the essence of the natural environment, Beach House emerges as a distinctive and carefully crafted form that seamlessly integrates with its coastal surroundings.
Canvas | bureau^proberts
Canvas redefines apartment living in suburban Brisbane, blending urban sophistication with suburban tranquility. The architecture of Canvas adopts a neighbourhood centred, landscape led approach that draws connections between an organic form and the characteristic street trees of Bulimba. The curved concrete exterior imparts a sense of substance and symbolises a meticulous effort to form living spaces that seamlessly integrate with the landscape. The project addresses density while prioritising the importance of interior and communal design elements, such as the engineered internal staircase enhancing light, ventilation, and access within the spaces. The rooftop, recognised as a prime opportunity for amenity provision, stands out as a communal retreat. A collaborative approach with consultants is evident in the meticulous formation of the staircase and concrete formwork. Canvas transcends conventional suburban developments, embodying a unique blend of architectural innovation, thoughtful design, and community centric living that sets a new standard for contemporary suburban apartment living.
