Original Application Part 4 - Architectural Statement [As Published] · 132008.1787

These buildings all rest on an elevated platform conceived as 3 organic shaped
tablets or islands that wrap around the site and create and protect logical areas for
deep root planting, water elements and cascading plants. They are integral to
maximising landscape integration. The net result is a carefully articulated and
fragmented built form.


These tablets / islands act to break down the scale of streetscape roughly into thirds
and separate the lower ground level retail component or “undercroft” of the project.
The streets natural levels are respected and the built forms step subtly to address the
changing terrain affording seamless access into the retail use. The retail planning
and footpath design contribute positively, to the pedestrian experience for which
Hastings Street is internationally renowned. The leafy canopy will be enhanced.


Car parking and Servicing have been discreetly incorporated again minimising
physical and visual impact. Back of house, activities have been co-ordinated and
collection and containment of uses has been carefully planned to minimise impact. A
through site link on the western boundary creates an opportunity for significant deep
root planting and could allow for public connectivity to the beach.


Each of the 3 building pod forms are characterised by uniqueness in spatial
individuality and articulated facades. The lower level residences have direct access
to the podium, middle levels with extensive operable screened balconies and upper
level with spacious vaulted ceilings culminating in vaulted roof scapes.


Britt Andresen architectural educator and practitioner has defined some of the
quintessential features of Queensland’s architectural vernacular in her paper
“Architecture experience and transformation”. . Although the scale of this
development departs from the “Little House” referred to the integral features can all
be found, embodied in this proposal. (Excerpts from Place Makers Contemporary
QLD Architects)


Veranda, “with over hangs, the transitional status between outside and interior. “
Large balcony areas have been planned that address the beach front and present
wonderful opportunities for the visitor to engage with our subtropical climate. The
balcony has an obvious parallel wit the traditional veranda and even wraps slightly
around the sides of the building to enhance the shading component on external
walls. Access to the entry door of each dwelling is also by way of a semi enclosed


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