Australian firm B.E. Architecture designed the 'Walsh Street Apartments,' a three-storey complex in Melbourne's South Yarra neighborhood. The property was designed for a couple who realized the space could be divided into two.
The architects clad the apartments in two different materials in order to make them feel like individual houses. Though the apartments share an entrance and basement, they are built on separate levels, and otherwise don't have a relationship with one another. The terraces, which are located on the west and north sides, are built one atop the other.
The architects explain, "The most difficult aspect was creating the feeling of privacy, not just from neighboring houses, but from the other apartment in the same building. Sight lines were carefully planned so that the deep-set balcony on the upper level is not overlooked by neighboring properties."
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Individualized Apartments
- Designing apartments to feel like individual houses by using different materials and separate levels.
- Terraced Living
- Utilizing terraces built on different levels to create privacy between apartments in the same building.
- Privacy-focused Architecture
- Creating architectural designs that prioritize privacy from neighboring houses and other apartments.
Sectors Adopting This
- Architectural Design
- Opportunities to develop innovative designs for multi-level apartments that offer individualized living spaces.
- Real Estate Development
- Meeting the growing demand for apartment housing by providing privacy-focused living options within the same building.
- Urban Planning
- Exploring new ways to maximize privacy in densely populated urban areas through thoughtful architectural design strategies.
