Ginninderry Compact Living

Our design response created a typical ‘compact block’ that could be multiplied across the precinct with defined setbacks, solar envelopes and building footprints. The ‘compact block’ complemented a variety of other block types across the precinct that ranged in scale and geometry. The imposed block definition ensures that future developments by other architects and designers will create a positive contribution to the precinct, preserving site deep-root areas, ample outdoor living spaces and eliminate overshadowing onto adjacent blocks.

In response to the ‘ compact block’ parameters, three compact living typologies wave been developed.

The developed typologies were based on the following design principles MA had established:

• Living areas are spacious and accommodating with northern aspect, cross ventilation and natural light (size, proportion, orientation)
• The kitchen is efficient and usable, out of view from the living areas to clearly delineate functional separation
• Bathrooms are usable and efficient, located to double in function as main bathrooms and ensuites, reducing the need for separate facilities
• Bathroom, kitchen and laundry layouts are modular in design, to be replicated throughout the development providing efficient and well designed wet areas, controlling cost of production.
• Bedrooms are generously sized with ample storage opportunities, natural light and ventilation- Loft spaces are included where possible as study or third bedroom options