Western Australia
Park Terraces comprises twelve luxury terrace homes on a prominent site within the Montario Quarter redevelopment precinct. This setting provided an opportunity to craft an exemplar for multigenerational inner suburban living activating the various frontages.
Conceptually the project demonstrates how a variety of townhouse typologies can be merged with elements of apartment living.
With a sturdy recycled brick base and distinctive non-traditional roof forms, each home is expressed through recurring vertical elements, characterized by an elegant interplay of metal screens, projecting roof canopies, thoughtfully detailed metal and an elevated landscape to enliven an otherwise subdued exterior palette.
Climate-sensitive double-sided layouts capitalize on an elevated communal amenity area to provide an abundance of balanced natural light, cross-flow ventilation, and multiple outlooks.
In meeting the client’s brief for a desirable “missing-middle” outcome, Hillam Architects are proud to have designed a viable, climate-responsive alternative to apartment living for a diverse range of households.
The unique feature of this project was the inclusion of the communal private garden accessed directly from each terrace homes main living space which greatly assisted in fostering a sense of community. Residents have incidental encounters with their neighbours which have fostered relationships in the building and the communal spaces have provided a venue for regular catch ups and events. The central courtyard also created a dual aspect to each terrace home giving them an abundance of light and excellent opportunities for cross ventilation.
Yean Chuan Seng, Other
Celsius Developments, Developer
Ionic, Hydraulic Engineers
Resolver Group, BCA
Stantec, Electrical Engineer
Stantec, Mechanical Engineer
Stantec, Structural Engineer
Xero Fire, Fire Engineers
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