SODA Apartments / Gresley Abas Architects

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Northbridge, Australia
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  1350
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2014
  • Photographs
    Photographs:Dion Robeson
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  James Hardie Australia, Interpon, James Hardie, Recycled brick
  • Architects In Charge: Ahmad Abas, Alex Quin
  • Client / Contractor / Developer: Colgan Industries
  • City: Northbridge
  • Country: Australia
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Text description provided by the architects. The SODA Apartments represent the outcome of an ideal relationship between Architect, Builder and Developer. A shared enlightened attitude towards the delivery of inner-city dwellings within an existing heritage building shell, SODA Apartments culminates in a 13-unit apartment building over 4 storeys. 85% of the dwellings have a northerly orientation and all dwellings have cross-ventilation. 

SODA Apartments  / Gresley Abas Architects - Windows
© Dion Robeson
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Apartment sizes range from 52 to 140 sqm. Unique solutions were developed throughout the overall design to deliver small yet clever solutions to spatial challenges. 

SODA Apartments  / Gresley Abas Architects - Windows, Facade
© Dion Robeson

The tight site configuration resulted in unusual apartment configurations; eg. 2-storey maisonettes were designed with living areas elevated to the upper floor for northerly access to the living areas and outdoor terraces, whilst bedrooms are located below with unique 'periscope' windows designed to overcome issues of acoustics, fire protection, privacy & security. 

SODA Apartments  / Gresley Abas Architects - Windows, Bed
© Dion Robeson

The spatial solutions for this development emerged out of the client’s enlightened willingness to challenge the typical apartment product delivered today. The client/builder/developer demonstrated the willingness and the courage to challenge the market and deliver something beyond the ordinary.

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The project concept also includes retention and restoration of the existing Lindsay St façade, and incorporates street art along the laneway boundary as part of the design proposal. 

SODA Apartments  / Gresley Abas Architects - Windows, Facade
© Dion Robeson

One of the apartments is allocated as an affordable housing module.

This project won an AIA Architecture (WA) award in 2016 in the Multi-residential category.

SODA Apartments  / Gresley Abas Architects - Windows, Lighting, Chair, Balcony, Courtyard
© Dion Robeson

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Address:Northbridge WA 6003, Australia

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Cite: "SODA Apartments / Gresley Abas Architects" 29 Mar 2017. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/867209/soda-apartments-gresley-abas-architects> ISSN 0719-8884

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