For BKK, a complex, steeply sloping site with prior unsuccessful planning permits, located in the heart of Ivanhoe East, poses a wealth of opportunity. Previously two separate development sites, the owners came together as a consortium to achieve greater yield and leverage Council’s impetus for increased density in this location. Working together, we shaped a vision for the site which would counter the traditional apartment “product” approach, instead aiming to attract an owner occupier market by creating a collective of boutique, generous homes that enable densification whilst paying tribute to the single detached housing of the surrounding neighbourhood.
Our design response has delivered 43 one, two and three bedroom apartments across 3 levels with basement car parking spanning two levels. The building is fully accessible, has high passive environmental performance, and provides direct access to natural light and ventilation to all bedrooms and living areas. Utilising a sensitively articulated facade design and clever planning that maximises the sloping site, our design effectively reduces bulk and presents to the street as a modest, contemporary double storey development.
