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West Footscray, Australia
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Eternity
West Footscray, Australia
Eternity, located at 110 Roberts Street, West Footscray has been designed to be a new paradigm for apartment living.
The 61 apartment development designed by k20 Architecture takes its inspiration from the trees surrounding the site, particularly those lining Stony Creek, and they provide a sanctuary in the heart of a highly urbanised environment.
The project consists of five warehouse-like buildings, constructed from timber, each with four levels, linked by a timbered pedestrian boardwalk. The physical form of the building, with its stylised roof and timber finishes, echoes the industrial warehouse heritage of the region. The exterior is softened by durable and sustainably sourced timber finish on the façade that shields the building from harsh western sun in summer and insulates during winter.
Between the buildings and Stony Creek, on the south side of the buildings, the parkland will be revegetated with indigenous species, a process that will continue over the next ten years, eventually replacing the 70-year-old willow trees that currently line the creek, and returning the landscape to its natural state. The development also includes a northern parkland setting, a large communal roof with vegetable boxes for residents and expansive views of the city and surrounding parklands.
An ecologist was engaged to advise on the replanting, and to establish the rooftop garden as well as the garden facing Stony Creek. The intent is to promote local bird life within a natural ecology and to create a relaxed setting that can be enjoyed by the building’s occupants. Wider than normal balconies have direct connection across the full width of every apartment, and can easily accommodate chairs and tables, providing additional living space.
The building incorporates passive environmental design principles such as solar power and hot water, individual metering and rainwater harvesting, all of which help to lower operating costs. Materials include a high level of recycled content. Local suppliers will be used wherever possible to reduce the carbon miles of construction. External finishes are designed for low maintenance, and selected for quality, durability and longevity.
The construction of Eternity will be no less economically sustainable than the building itself. At least 80% of its construction will be sourced from local suppliers, generating direct and indirect employment for hundreds of people.
The 61 apartment development designed by k20 Architecture takes its inspiration from the trees surrounding the site, particularly those lining Stony Creek, and they provide a sanctuary in the heart of a highly urbanised environment.
The project consists of five warehouse-like buildings, constructed from timber, each with four levels, linked by a timbered pedestrian boardwalk. The physical form of the building, with its stylised roof and timber finishes, echoes the industrial warehouse heritage of the region. The exterior is softened by durable and sustainably sourced timber finish on the façade that shields the building from harsh western sun in summer and insulates during winter.
Between the buildings and Stony Creek, on the south side of the buildings, the parkland will be revegetated with indigenous species, a process that will continue over the next ten years, eventually replacing the 70-year-old willow trees that currently line the creek, and returning the landscape to its natural state. The development also includes a northern parkland setting, a large communal roof with vegetable boxes for residents and expansive views of the city and surrounding parklands.
An ecologist was engaged to advise on the replanting, and to establish the rooftop garden as well as the garden facing Stony Creek. The intent is to promote local bird life within a natural ecology and to create a relaxed setting that can be enjoyed by the building’s occupants. Wider than normal balconies have direct connection across the full width of every apartment, and can easily accommodate chairs and tables, providing additional living space.
The building incorporates passive environmental design principles such as solar power and hot water, individual metering and rainwater harvesting, all of which help to lower operating costs. Materials include a high level of recycled content. Local suppliers will be used wherever possible to reduce the carbon miles of construction. External finishes are designed for low maintenance, and selected for quality, durability and longevity.
The construction of Eternity will be no less economically sustainable than the building itself. At least 80% of its construction will be sourced from local suppliers, generating direct and indirect employment for hundreds of people.
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