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An innovative approach to a challenging small site.
A visual representation of sound waves from noise sources on the adjacent freeway forms the basis for a highly patterned and detailed building façade. This robust facade treatment, incorporating a scattering of punched openings within a solid, textured wall provides a functional and aesthetic response to the freeway edge condition.
While the street level consists of a generous residential entry space, retail shop, bike workshop and landscaping to both the Clarke and Hancock Street elevations, the roof level provides landscaping, a cinema and dining spaces.
A ‘sky-garden’ concept provides accessible outdoor space with a high level of resident amenity. Building occupants enjoy the shared use of large, landscaped, three-storey outdoor volumes, protected from high winds and traffic noise and with panoramic views towards Melbourne East.
A visual representation of sound waves from noise sources on the adjacent freeway forms the basis for a highly patterned and detailed building façade. This robust facade treatment, incorporating a scattering of punched openings within a solid, textured wall provides a functional and aesthetic response to the freeway edge condition.
While the street level consists of a generous residential entry space, retail shop, bike workshop and landscaping to both the Clarke and Hancock Street elevations, the roof level provides landscaping, a cinema and dining spaces.
A ‘sky-garden’ concept provides accessible outdoor space with a high level of resident amenity. Building occupants enjoy the shared use of large, landscaped, three-storey outdoor volumes, protected from high winds and traffic noise and with panoramic views towards Melbourne East.
Fifteen three-storey communal balconies to encouraged residents to explore and interact.