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A collaboration between Mirvac Design and Smart Design Studio, the development intertwines luxury with nature and modern architecture with community; the latter achieved by incorporating an 'allee' through the centre of the site that links previously disconnected streets for the convenience of the neighbourhood.
"Each of the five buildings, which collectively house 190 apartments ranging from studios and penthouses to private townhouses, have been carefully angled to optimise the northern sun, sea breezes, green space and iconic views. And, whilst they're all subtly different to respond to their immediate surroundings, all the buildings are connected by a common design language of crisp white, brick facades.
"Painted face brick with raked joints was used to reference Bondi's adjoining brick buildings in a contemporary way, whilst also providing a robust and durable exterior for a coastal setting," explains Carolyn Mitchell, from Mirvac Design. "Brick was the ideal material for creating the contemporary yet classical look we wanted, whilst imbuing the low-rise boutique buildings with a unique character that links back to the heritage of the site."
"Painted face brick with raked joints was used to reference Bondi's adjoining brick buildings in a contemporary way, whilst also providing a robust and durable exterior for a coastal setting," explains Carolyn Mitchell, from Mirvac Design. "Brick was the ideal material for creating the contemporary yet classical look we wanted, whilst imbuing the low-rise boutique buildings with a unique character that links back to the heritage of the site."
Retaining heritage items such as the trees, Scarba House and significant sandstone wall elements were initially a challenge for the architectural team but they have expertly leveraged these features to enhance the development's aesthetic and functionality.
The sculptural qualities and generous canopies of the century-old Moreton Bay Fig trees, for example, have been utilised to create a series of shared outdoor spaces that vary in scale and use. This includes the 'kitchen garden' which offers a place for residents to compost, plant and harvest vegetables, as well as being a social area for community gatherings and celebrations via the barbecue and gardens.
The necessity to keep Scarba House, a beautifully preserved Victorian Italianate building that has been reinvented as Moreton Manor, presented a rare opportunity to offer a free-standing, single-occupancy dwelling within a medium density residential development.
All apartments within The Moreton have been designed to exceed the Building Sustainability Index (BASIX) for water and energy by 75 per cent. Key sustainability initiatives include the planting of 70 new low-water, native plants and trees, parking space for over 200 bicycles, the aforementioned composting facilities, LED lighting to reduce power consumption costs by up to 75 per cent, and the installation of a 99,500 litre rain water tank used for toilet flushing and irrigation.
"The project's social and environmental aspirations are to extend the life of the site, which had been vacated by its previous user," explains Ms Mitchell. "Moreover, by taking the existing streetscape and neighbours' access to local facilities into consideration when designing The Moreton, the outcome is a precinct enjoyed by its residents and the public alike: A contemporary, distinctive, sustainable community of multi-residential homes within a unique landscape."
