TREASURY
RESIDENCES
In the late 1980s innovative
development company Becton triggered a wave of residential
development in inner Melbourne with a ground breaking project in
the formerly neglected city fringe area of Jolimont. Becton
recognized the potential of an area located within walking distance
of the central business district, key transport hubs, sporting
venues such as the Melbourne Cricket Ground and some of Melbourne’s
finest parklands.
By 2007 Becton had secured
approval for the last stage of this development, with a new
multilevel apartment building, a compact investor apartment
building backing onto the railway yards, and 15 innovative terrace
homes.
These three storey terraces
contain a home office, garaging, cellar and home workshop at the
lower level, a full floor of open plan living space on the
intermediate level, and an upper level containing bedrooms and
bathroom spaces. The innovation of these designs lies in the
use of a flexible wintergarden space, capable of full integration
into the primary living areas in winter, but able to be opened up
as spacious shady terraces in summer. These spaces, which
contain external fireplaces and barbeques, connect to a large
living area with dual aspects, allowing for natural cross
ventilation. A spectacular stair is a feature of the facades
and links all levels, supplemented by a lift serving all floors of
each dwelling.
| Principal
Consultant |
Demaine Partnership
(townhouses) |
| Client |
Becton
Corporation |
| Total
Apartments |
15 Townhouses |
| Project and Design
Team |
Michael Jeffreson, Craig
Barkla, Andrea Zidziunas, Brook
Beaver |
| Time for
Completion |
14 months |
| Location |
Wellington Parade, East
Melbourne (Jolimont) |
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