Escarpa

2009

Located on Balmoral slopes, this high-end apartment development was pitched at ‘empty-nesters’. In response to this brief, the apartments offer the benefits of downsizing and also maintain the benefits of detached house living; separate entries, garden areas and on-grade outdoor spaces, privacy, natural light and cross ventilation to each room.

Award Citation:
This project for a 2 level duplex sets a new benchmark for contemporary and sustainable infill housing. The development sits comfortably into the scale of the neighbourhood…..Both dwellings have a distinct and separate address and privacy from adjoining properties yet each room enjoys ample natural light, views and connection to the carefully considered courtyards and garden spaces that are threaded through each apartment. …… The well proportioned rooms and high quality joinery further makes these apartments feel like homes while the apartment benefits include low maintenance materials and finishes, security undercover parking and lift access…….This development is to be commended for its high quality design, contextual fit and environmentally and socially sustainable approach to infill housing.