9 Star Apartments

Nine Star Apartments is a project about community and identity, long term livability and neighborliness. Through this commission for a block on St Georges Road, Thornbury, we transform a standard suburban block into ten 9-star homes. These sustainable apartments increase urban density, housing quality, diversity and market accessibility while fostering community connections.

This project is also about context: our design is not just about the streetscape – the public face – but it takes to heart its role to create a positive impact in the urban fabric for not only its inhabitants, but for all adjacent neighbors. Fostering positive engagement with the community – on all levels – is encouraged through its spatial organization and design.

This sustainable apartment development is a good example of how a high yield can be achieved on a small inner-suburban block without adversely affecting the amenities and comfort of adjoining properties. Much like our townhouse development in Sunshine that translated into high resale value it becomes an integral part of its neighborhood.

In Short:

• Transforms a standard suburban block into ten 9-star homes
• Increases urban density and housing quality
• Creates a positive impact in the urban environment
• Fosters positive engagement with the community

Environmentally conscious materials and products

Rainwater harvesting

Treatment plant

South facing roof gardens

Rammed earth party walls

Recycled concrete

Awards

Architeam Awards 2015, Commendation: Sustainability category

This article originally appeared in steffenwelsch.com.au