Chester Hill
This architectural project embraces the principles of good design, taking into account the context, built form, density, sustainability, landscape, amenity, safety, housing diversity, and aesthetics.
This architectural project embraces the principles of good design, taking into account the context, built form, density, sustainability, landscape, amenity, safety, housing diversity, and aesthetics. Located in the Residential Transitional Area of Chester Hill Village Centre, this development sits within a neighbourhood characterised by single-storey residential cottages and sporadic modern dwellings.
Respecting the surrounding context, the design responds to the desirable elements of the area’s character. The four-storey built form is skilfully articulated to break down its perceived bulk and scale. Generous open cantilevering balconies provide intergenerational amenity and enhance the building’s presence, while carefully positioned windows and screening devices ensure privacy is maintained. The orientation of the site minimizes solar access loss to neighbouring properties.
| Location: | Chester Hill, NSW |
| Date: | 2021 |
| Site Area: | 1,783 m2 |
| Floor Area: | 1,783 m2 |
| Density: | 23 apartments |
The density of the development is appropriate for the site and its location, and the proposed floor space yield aligns with the area’s population and infrastructure. Sustainable design principles are integrated throughout the project, including natural daylighting, cross ventilation and passive thermal design. The landscape and buildings are conceived as an integrated system, enhancing the environmental performance of the development while providing attractive communal open spaces.
Amenity is a key focus, with well-designed apartments featuring appropriate room dimensions, access to sunlight, natural ventilation, and generous private open spaces. Storage provisions and secure car parking are also considered. Safety is optimised through surveillance, access control, and well-lit communal areas, promoting a secure environment for residents and the public.
The development offers housing diversity, catering to different demographics and budgets. The apartment mix includes one and two-bedroom units, with adaptable dwellings for flexibility.
The design encourages social interaction and active living, with communal spaces and a central open access gallery serviced by an open stair fostering a sense of community among residents.
Aesthetics play a significant role, with the building exhibiting good proportions and a balanced composition of elements. The architectural expression is a result of both environmental and planning constraints, with the façades, massing, and depth thoughtfully articulated.
Overall, this architectural project exemplifies good design principles, contributing to its context and neighbourhood character. It achieves an appropriate scale and built form, provides high levels of amenity, incorporates sustainable features, and promotes social interaction. With its aesthetic appeal and thoughtful integration into the landscape, this development enhances the overall quality of the streetscape and neighbourhood.
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