The North Melbourne Public Housing Renewal Program (PHRP) presents a deep commitment to the destigmatisation of social housing. The development is intricately integrated with the fabric of its urban context. Social and private housing that is contextual, tenure blind and enriches the soul. The project comprises of 127 social housing apartments and 17 private townhouses.
The design response is an artful conglomeration of housing typologies – the small tower, the row house and the courtyard – into something new, providing high quality public and private housing; a well-mannered streetscape to Haines St; and a memorable urban street between the development and the primary school on the new Kirner Street. A generous colonnade with parabolic openings to sit-in and jump-through; lush garden courtyards; and vibrant, native-flora inspired foyers are focused on creating a sense of connection and identity – opportunities for the activity of everyday life – moments that uplift and inspire.
