October 2007
17/10/07 ‘Low-rise luxury for Docklands’, The Australian Financial Review
17.10.2007| “MAB Corporation, a pioneer of high-rise apartments in Melbourne’s Docklands, is the latest to switch to luxury low-rise homes for its next offering in the waterside precinct…The section closest to the city, New Quay, is well under way while its 5 hectare holding further to the west is largely untouched…
Mr Pahor said MAB’s quieter townhouse district, designed by Plus Architecture and BBP Architects, would contrast with the activity of New Quay and the adjoining Waterfront City development. The townhouses would also reach a five-star energy standard.” |
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Catalina Waters, Point Cook
7.10.2007| The Catalina Waters Retirement Village is located off Point Cook Road, with the site’s entry point providing a beautiful water lined entry promenade leading to the centrally located Community Centre.
Public open spaces are a feature of the site, activated through centrally located walkways which lead to focal points such as the Community Centre, Cheetham Creek and the retail precinct to the north-east of the site. There is a focus on communal spaces and accessibility, with public parks and gathering points throughout the site, creating a safe and open feel, with a defined streetscape and neat landscaping. There are five styles of villa, all of which are set back from the street frontage to create semi private entry spaces. The design represents a contemporary cottage architectural character. The community centre is centrally located; its concept to provide a place that supports the community by allowing opportunities for the different interest groups within the facility to mingle. Environmentally sustainable design principles include large north facing facade, thermal mass wall and rain water collection. The building form then embraces the lawn bowls green that looks out to the water feature beyond. The centre offers a number of facilities including lawn bowls green, tennis courts, pool and gym facilities as well as a number of meeting rooms, entertainment and dining facilities. |
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