[SYD14]

2014 Sydney Design Awards

Winner 

Project Overview

This refurbishment consists of refurbishment of two existing building located amongst the activated laneways, cafes, restaurants and bars in the heart of Neutral Bay. The apartments offer one and two bedroomed homes that include a private barbecue. designed with the residents comfort and lifestyle in mind.
The design rationalises the existing planning and removes the extraneous elements from the site. We've created an enhanced interface by layering a faced that communicates more clearly from the external and internal transition. There has been a creation of a central court yard that opens up the possibility for social connections and interaction improving the lifestyle not previously achieved between these buildings

Project Commissioner

Tsou Enterprise

Project Creator

a+ design group

Project Brief

The façade invites vibrancy into the streetscape and re-energises the local area

Project Innovation/Need

facades that invite light and privacy whilst also improving the overall look of these homes

Design Challenge

very low budgets we needed to be highly imaginative in our approach to completely make-over this previously tired looking development

Sustainability

Sustainable sourced and recycled material were used. Natural ventilation, rainwater collection and generous solar access opened up these apartments




This award celebrates the design process and product of planning, designing and constructing form, space and ambience that reflect functional, technical, social, and aesthetic considerations. Consideration given for material selection, technology, light and shadow. 


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