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22 carbon neutral apartments next door to South Melbourne Market

Ferrars & York

  • Location: South Melbourne
  • Client: HIP V. HYPE
  • Status: Complete
  • Category: Multi Residential
  • Year: 2022
  • Photography: Dan Preston

Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung Country

Scale: 22 Apartments
Value: $10m

Landscape: SBLA

AWARDS

  • 2024, AIA National Awards, The Frederick Romberg Award, Winner

  • 2024, AIA Victorian Awards, The Best Overend Award for Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing, Winner

  • 2024, The City of Port Phillip Design & Development Awards (w/HIP V HYPE), Mixed-Use category, Winner

  • 2024, The City of Port Phillip Design & Development Awards (w/HIP V HYPE), Jury’s Award for Excellence in Sustainability, Winner

  • 2023, Sustainability Awards (w/HIP V HYPE), Best of the Best, Winner

  • 2023, Sustainability Awards (w/HIP V HYPE), Multi–Residential Dwelling, Winner

  • 2023, Melbourne Design Awards (w/HIP V HYPE), Design Champion of the Better Future

  • 2023, Melbourne Design Awards (w/HIP V HYPE), Better Future — Constructed Architecture ,Multi–Residential, Gold

  • 2022, Good Design Award – Architectural, Winner

22 carbon neutral apartments that are powered by 100% renewable energy and present best practice in climate resilience, low impact design and responsible construction. Typical Six Degrees design features such as open walkways and a communal roof yard complete with fireplace and BBQ provide welcoming spaces that promote quality human interactions and a sense of belonging.

Fostering connection through open walkways

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Open fireplace and BBQ area on the communal roof

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double glazing and quality, natural materials

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Arrival Ferrars St

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A long and narrow site adjacent to a light rail line

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South-facing façade

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Entry via lift or stairways

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Green tile detail - Bike Gallery entry

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Stained glass detail on arrival

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Open walkways

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Designed for people who value a connected lifestyle and want to be part of the solution for a sustainable future.

Tilt and turn windows

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V-Zug induction cooktops and electric ovens

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Durable warm materials and ventilation

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Roof terrace with landscape by SBLA

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Bike Gallery bringing activity on the ground

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Sawtooth roof

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