Inspired by the bushland edge and civic energy of Midtown, Building B4 is a human-centred residential tower shaped by light, landscape and community.
Building B4 forms the north-eastern gateway to Midtown Mac Park. Mediating between natural bushland to the north and civic activity to the south, the stepped architecture captures light, frames views and fosters neighbourhood connections. Prioritising human experience, the design builds from the scale of the individual to the community—elevating everyday living and the feeling of home.
Chasing the Sun
Crenellated, interlocked plans give each of the 235 dwellings dual aspects for light, air and outlook. Staggering apartments forward maximises north-facing living and brings the windows of key spaces to the façade. We prioritised the needs and experience of the people who will inhabit the space, tuning views to Shrimptons Creek, the city and the surrounding landscape.
Embedding the tower in the landscape
The jagged northern edge breaks the mass into a collection of fine towers that respond to the forest edge. Viewed from the village green, the tower resembles nests in the boughs of a trunk. Deep soil reaches the building’s edge, allowing the landscape to grow up and around it. Precast concrete panels with floral patterns further embed the tower in its setting.
A civic contribution
Pedestrian access through the lobby connects parkland and public life. The building aligns with its neighbours to define a clear gateway to the precinct. Working with Indigenous practice Cola Studio, the project connects to Country and contributes to the social and environmental fabric of Midtown Mac Park.
