THE WEDGE
Development Master Plan
Nineteen residences on individual titles
Residences a mix of two and three bedroom, attached and detached
High levels of general amenity balanced against appropriate density
Vehicular Access:
- Direct off Pigdons Road for 5 dwellings
- Two cul-de-sacs reach 7 dwellings each
- Cul-de-sacs used to reduce vehicular loading and the size of the roadway
- 9 onsite visitor car parks, on street parking as available
- Garage and tandem car park to all dwellings
Pedestrian movement and resident interaction is encouraged with a communal green space:
- Links the two cul-de-sacs
- An area for residents to meet, socialize and recreate
- Also an easement
Site Analysis:
- Outlook to east and south east
- South-west breezes for summer cooling
- Well shielded from the Ring Road due to level differences
- Intermittent noise from the main Thornhill Road controlled with building envelope
- Buildings work with slope to south-west – siting across contour
Sustainable Design Elements:
- Abundant natural lighting with northern exposure to all residences – 6 star+ designs throughout
- North facing private open space
- Orientation to cul-de-sac for optimal environmental and social benefit
- Stormwater infiltration promoted through permeable surfaces
Building Form:
- Clusters of buildings are offset to allow the north winter sun to penetrate into the internal living spaces and private open space of each dwelling
- Angulated roofs provide a sculptural aesthetic to the development when viewed from Pigdons Road and the overpass
- Repetition and standardisation for construction ease and efficiency
- 5 building plans (of which 2 are the primary type)
- Visual uniformity created through the use of a singular design aesthetic and continuous rooflines
- Off the shelf materials utilised in creative but adaptable ways
Privacy:
- Residences are offset to limit overlooking between lots
- Main windows and outdoor living areas on opposing dwellings do not overlook
- The floor on which the living spaces are located alternates between dwelling sets to improve privacy