Bournville Development

Overview
This speculative medium density housing development consists of 69 new single and two-storey dwellings located on the fringe of the Claremont Golf Course. The design and approvals process involved rezoning the land and creating the Claremont Peninsula Specific Area Plan. This plan introduced key enabling principles that facilitated project viability through higher density development on the pre-disturbed portions of the site while protecting significant environmental values of the river frontage a broader context.

The siting of the dwellings was carefully planned to ensure universal and safe pedestrian access, along with a simple and cost-effective roadway and parking design. All dwellings were oriented north to maximize daylight and provide views, with building volumes and levels raised towards the rear of the site to enable river views for all units.

A variety of single and two-storey configurations were provided, allowing for greater potential variations in layout. This flexibility enabled the designs to be tailored to market demands as the staged rollout of the development proceeded. This was critical to the project's viability in an untested market.

The dwelling design was purposefully restricted to conventional low-rise residential methods, making it accessible to small to mid-size residential builders for maximum value. Despite the simplicity of the construction systems, high design values were maintained. The development emphasized simple, functional, and flexible planning, thoughtful siting and orientation, and a strictly limited material and colour palette, which enhanced livability and market appeal.

Client Testimonial
”I have found the 1+2 team to be committed to providing high design value projects while providing a transparent working methodology. I have been impressed by their awareness around quality and costs and the need to provide flexible project delivery.”

– Darren Vos - Client Presentative and Director VOS Group

Location
Address: Claremont, Tasmania
Country: nipaluna

Status
Built (2021)

Category
Residential - Multiple Housing

Photography
VOS + Joe Grey

Key Collaborators
Builder / Developer:
Vos Construction + Joinery

Structural / Civil Engineering:
Gandy & Roberts

Building Surveyor:
Lee Tyers Building Surveyors

Building Services Engineering:
TBS

Town Planner:
IreneINC

Urban Design:
Lee Woolley

Land Surveyor:
Rogerson and Birch