Journal

Beyond the Apartment Door: Designing for Community, Wellness, and Flexibility

SHARED SPACES ARE RESHAPING APARTMENT LIVING IN CANBERRA, ADDING VALUE AND CONNECTION AT EVERY LEVEL OF THE MARKET. by Nikki Butlin

Where communal facilities were once reserved for luxury developments, we are now seeing a shift in what residents want and need from shared living environments.

This shift in preferences has been accelerated by COVID-19, which highlighted the importance of access to nature, connection, and flexibility — all of which can be supported through thoughtful amenity design. Read more

Designing Better, Not Bigger

DYNAMIC ARCHITECTURE THROUGH SCALABLE MODULAR SYSTEMS
A design research proposal in the form of pre-fabricated, scalable modular housing as a response to the current housing affordability crisis.

By providing a dwelling type that has the flexibility to change, the project looks to improve sustainability and establish additional pathways towards property ownership. Read more