Public housing

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Progetto • By Kyoob ArchitectsAlloggio Sociale

Kim Keat Beacon

Kim Keat Beacon stands out as a new landmark at the edge of Toa Payoh, boasting an intriguing skyline and a distinctively articulated facade incorporating noise mitigation elements, forming a rich visual texture. Each floor features communal balconies, reminiscent of the widened common corridors of the past, fostering spaces for casual interactions. Serving as an extension of the park, the multi-storey car park (MSCP) is designed with cascading terraces, offering pockets of greenery and tranquil spaces for relaxation. Kevin Siyuan Focusing on nature and landscape, the design retains three existing trees on site. The elevated boardwalk meanders around one of these trees, incorporating social spaces for community enjoyment. It complemen... Altro

NotizieNotizie • 1 ago 2024

Housing development in Mallorca is crafted with emphasis on minimizing environmental impact

Joan J. Fortuny - Arquitecte e Alventosa Morell Arquitectes hanno progettato un complesso residenziale di protezione pubblica a Inca, una città nel cuore di Maiorca, in Spagna. Nel 2020, Joan J. Fortuny si è unito ad Alventosa Morell Arquitectes per formare Fortuny - Alventosa Morell arquitectes, con un focus sullo sviluppo di progetti di edilizia pubblica/sociale. Questo progetto a Inca consiste in 54 case popolari, realizzate con l'obiettivo di ridurre al minimo l'impatto ambientale, massimizzare la qualità degli spazi e il comfort e promuovere la responsabilità sociale ed economica. (In Spagna, le case popolari sono sovvenzionate e hanno un prezzo inferiore al valore di mercato). José Hevia... Altro

Progetto • By Jackson Clements Burrows ArchitectsAppartamenti

Living Carlton Stages 2, 6 & 7

Living Carlton is a master planned, environmentally sustainable redevelopment that integrates social and private housing, along with new public parks, a community garden and pedestrian and bicycle pathways. Jonathan Tamensky The consortium led by Citta Property Group with Frasers Property Australia was selected by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to develop three inner city sites in Carlton covering an area of 7.5 hectares. Jonathan Tamensky The redevelopment comprises 9 stages and, at completion, is envisaged to provide a total of 246 social housing apartments and more than 800 private apartments, a 160 bed aged care facility and approximately 180 independent living units with a total end value of $500 million... Altro

Progetto • By Jackson Clements Burrows ArchitectsAppartamenti

Bangs St, Prahran

This first-of-its kind community-based renewal will replace old, unsuitable housing with well designed, attractive homes that also improve the local area. The design of the new precinct, part of the Public Housing Renewal Program (PHRP), incorporates input from the community and will feature modern sustainable design with improved open space and other features that the wider community can enjoy. Incorporating 7 buildings (heights between 3 and 12 levels), the 455 apartments will be delivered under a unique procurement and PPP model. The design creates a ‘village’ of buildings offering both social and private (build to rent) housing within one site. A consistent but varied materials palette provides a unique identity to each bui... Altro