Elimatta Retirement village consists of 40 apartments of varying floor area from 100 to 130m2, plus balconies, in a three-storey built form with basement car parking bays for 64 vehicles.

Project Name: Elimatta Retirement Village Apartments
Studio Name: Hames Sharley
Location: Perth, Australia
Photography: Hames Sharley

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Living Room ©Hames Sharley

The units were designed to achieve, or are easily adaptable to, platinum level in accordance with liveable housing guidelines.

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Kitchen ©Hames Sharley

This assists the movement of residents through the apartment space and increases their ability to ‘age in place’.

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Living Room+Dining ©Hames Sharley

Planning principles employed here create a central hub at the entrance of the building that serves to enhance community interaction and a sense of belonging.

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