MORTDALE APARTMENTS – PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The site is on a quiet side street located close to the Mortdale village and enjoys good access to a variety of shops and services.

The surrounding context is characterised by a mixture of residential buildings of various sizes, forms and ages. There is no prevailing building type although the primary construction material is face or rendered brick.

Our design response has provided overall massing that is respectful of the existing context and provides a height and bulk transition from the mixed use zone to medium density residential zone. It is a four storey building characterised by a projecting two storey middle part with the upper and lower parts recessed to further emphasise the middle.

Primary coloured vertical blades and horizontal balcony panels add contrast to the predominantly white massing and enliven the street appearance.

Sustainability was a key concern with all electric power being provided by a photovoltaic panel array and battery storage. Most apartments are cross ventilated reducing the need for air conditioning and grey water is used for all landscaping needs.

Building materials have been selected to be low maintenance with all external walls face brick and smaller elements being robust in nature such as steel and aluminium.