Appendix G2 - Design Report · MCU21/0146

Hofmann Drive
Residential Development, Noosaville, QLD




             PROJECT OVERVIEW
             DESIGN STATEMENT




             Noosa’s defining sense of place lies in its abiding connection to the
             local landscape of natural coastal beauty and bushland backdrop. The
             spectacular coastal scenery of the headlands, the leafy Eucalypt forests,
             the woodlands, wetlands, and heathlands permeate daily life in Noosa
             Shire. This design celebrates Noosa’s connection of people and place
             through a considered climatic response which is integrated in the local
             landscape.


             The catalyst for this proposal is the provision of plentiful open space and
             communal recreation uses reflecting the proximity of nature in subtropical
             environments and Noosa’s outdoor based lifestyle. Copious space is allowed
             for vegetation and landscaping with large shade trees in private and public
             spaces.


             With an emphasis on landscaped open space, the built form sits comfortably
             within and does not dominate the natural environment. The provision
             of substantial landscape buffers to neighbouring boundaries results in
             buildings that are not obtrusive and are experienced through filtered views
             in the landscape.


             The low-rise nature of the individual buildings and provision of discrete
             underground car parking imbues a low-key village feel which is appropriate
             to the character of Noosa. Strong connections are maintained between
             built form and landscape through substantial connected courtyards and
             the provision of framed bushland vistas from dwellings. Internal pathways
             emphasise pedestrian movements and connect residents to the communal
             recreational areas.


             The built form is contemporary in design and uses building materials
             appropriate to the character and diversity of the subtropical environment.
             Buildings are arranged to capture winter sunlight and allow breezes to
             penetrate. Hoods, louvers, screens, and awnings temper climate extremes
             where appropriate and provide patterns of light and shadow consistent with
             traditional Queensland architecture. Large, shaded balconies are provided
             for indoor/outdoor living spaces to be used all year round. Articulated walls
             with lightweight materials and pitched tin roof forms reference coastal
             vernacular character. Muted colours and tones are adopted to fit within the
             natural landscape.




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