Settlers Cove DA [As Published] · 132008.176

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9.1 architectural intent statement




                                     The topography of the site has impact on the design concept with a steep fall from north to south, with strong connection to the park.

                                     The buildings step down following the natural topography of the site.

                                     All buildings are anchored through physical connection to the land with a combination of the mass and “base” or “frames” with a floating roof or ”top” and are skillfully introduced
                                     to all the buildings.

                                     The landscape relates to the built form and is integrated between, around and above the architecture.

                                      The masterplan respond to the climate and aspects of the site with focus on achieving good orientation and lay out with natural cross flow ventilation tot almost all apartments
                                     and common areas.

                                     Although the development has to function as a resort hotel, the built form is broken into more “human scale” and respond to the surrounding area.

                                     All buildings are connected with covered walk ways and allow all weather access to all people, disabled, young or old.

                                     Important design objective is to have the apartments ‘ambidextrous’, retaining the southern views towards the park/ resort pool but also face 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.