Winner - Special Purpose Housing Category* - Wattle Street, West Ryde
Finalist - Special Purpose Housing Category* - Gardiner Avenue, Coffs Harbour
Finalist - Special Purpose Housing Category* - Kawana St, Bass Hill
Wattle Street, West Ryde -2003 NRMA HIA Housing Awards Winner
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This 21-unit development commissioned by the Central Sydney Division of the NSW Department of Housing, utilises innovative solutions to deliver a mix of 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units that continue to raise the standard for social housing.
The development features a range of design, building and technology based features to enhance resident security and living amenity.
Disabled access is available to all areas of the building and six units have been custom built to accommodate the needs of specific residents with physical disabilities. |
The resident’s particular needs were analysed and bathroom and kitchen fittings and detailed design features were incorporated to maximise the amenity and comfort of the residents.
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Project Manager – Warwick Pollard (RESITECH)
Project Cost - $3.3M Architect – Stanton Dahl
Builder – Preferred Projects
Completed – October 2002 |
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Gardiner Avenue, Coffs Harbour -2003 NRMA HIA Housing Awards Finalist
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Catering specifically to the needs of pensioner and disabled tenants, this low scale development consisting of 12 SEPP5 units, satisfies the design objectives of accessibility and flexibility through a mix of purpose designed disability units and adaptable units to suit the future needs of ageing tenants.
Energy costs are reduced by utilising cross ventilation and the inclusion of private and communal open spaces enhances the overall living environment for tenants. |
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Project Manager – Wayne Golledge (RESITECH)
Project Cost - $2.3M
Architect – Sinas Kurtovic Builder – O’Donnell & Hanlon
Completed – October 2002
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Kawana St, Bass Hill -2003 NRMA HIA Housing Awards Finalist
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To cater for the needs of elderly and disabled tenants, a site once containing 4 cottages was redeveloped to accommodate 25 spacious units.
This development incorporates a number of design features that enhance the living environment of tenants, including a range of communal facilities, adaptable units to allow for ageing in place, and low maintenance landscaping.
Additional features such as a lift to allow full access to units, a beautiful common room and BBQ area complete this high quality development. |
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Project Manager – Vasudev Parulekar (RESITECH)
Project Cost - $2.3M
Architect – Eduardo Tapia / Catrina Kim
Builder – Boronia Estates
Completed – October 2002
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*Special purpose housing designed and built to meet the needs of a specific group of the community such as seniors, retirement villages, accommodation for the disabled, student accommodation etc. Judged according to the following criteria: quality of workmanship, design efficiency, visual appeal, design appearance and originality, new technology and innovation, energy efficiency and value for money.
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