Dubbo Regional Tower | PBD Architects
Considered a landmark project by PBD Architects, this development houses numerous amenities including 61 serviced apartments, 27 residential apartments, meeting rooms, a gym, a restaurant, and a bar along with a swimming pool and deck. The social activities are placed on the ground floor looking out towards the Macquarie River and an outdoor deck enveloping the corner of the building. There is also a proposed pedestrian footbridge connecting the structure to Macquarie Street. This bridge is a way to connect the building to its surroundings in flood events and to translate the vision of turning “Church Street” into “Park Street”.
Cargo Lane, Alexandria
Cargo Lane Terraces used to be a South Sydney warehouse, in dire need of redevelopment. Converted into six, 3-story terrace houses, containing 34 apartments, it is now a modern residential development. Retaining its original brick façade, PBD Architects introduced materials in combination such as steel, glass, and metal paneling to create a harmonious structure within the existing warehouse. It also has several vertical gardens and open spaces to ensure natural light and ventilation.
Mera, Cammeray
Mera is a luxurious residential project of sixteen apartments, two on each floor. The design features a curved form, focusing on the narrow entryway in the middle. A combination of dark wooden screens against white walls, along with stone planters in the entryway create a bright contrast effect. The larger apartments on the third floor open out to vast private terraces with skyline views, created by shifting the third-floor units further back from the building footprint of the floors below.
Schofields Redevelopment
A large-scale residential proposal consisting of 9 buildings, Schofields Redevelopment is located in a developing area with an urban demographic. It has a total of 651 housing units along with basement parking on two levels. The buildings are spread on a site of 4924 ha. and are connected by stepped landscaped courtyards. The concept is followed on the upper floors, with the building form characterized by corner balconies and projections. The façade has several glazing and metal screening places alternatively to give a clean and light look to the structure.
Eva, Mosman | PBD Architects
A small residence of 5 apartments, Eva’s residence is located in the Mosman area of Sydney. Simplistic in its design, the building has a minimalistic color palette of white and grey. The wide picture windows complement this theme and provide expansive views of the surroundings. The interiors are spacious and light-filled with natural material highlights. The design pays careful attention to scale and proportion, balancing the structure with the use of materials and a perfect indoor-outdoor flow.
References:
- www.pbdarchitects.com.au. (n.d.). PBD Architects. [online] Available at: https://www.pbdarchitects.com.au/ [Accessed 9 Oct. 2022].
