Resedential apartments settlers cove DA Lot 9 30th [As Published] · 132008.176

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architectural intent statement




                                                                                                                                                                                                            8.2 architectural intent statement
The topography of the site has impact on the design concept, with a steep fall form north to south and strong connection with park.


The key design objectives are:


1.     	Building to address the street and providing an entry or arrival point for visitors.


2.      	To break the mass and built form, providing two buildings but with a strong axes and visual connection between and from fore court and arrival platform, over recreational facilities and 		
         pool area, towards the park.


3.      	All apartments to be “ambidextrous”, retaining views to the park but also face within north, providing solar aspect and cross flow ventilation. The apartments don’t turn their back to the
         community but rather address the streetscape and activate the edges.


4.     	The buildings step down and follow the natural topography of the site.
	Building B is anchored through physical connection to the land with combination of “base” and “frame”.
	The penthouse or “top” are skilfully introduced into top floor of the building.
	Building A “cantilever” and float over the “park” with the rear connected to the ground with only a 3 storey built form facing the street.


5.      	The landscape relates to the built form and is integrated within and around the architecture.




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