Built form, architecture and urban design

Ariadne is working with award winning Australian architects, JMA, to design the development in a way that minimises the built presence of buildings and seeks to make the development an iconic architectural addition to the area.

The buildings have been carefully positioned to reinforce views and vistas through the site and out to the Clyde River. 

Light weight coastal Australian architecture is proposed and buildings have been designed to minimise site coverage and maximise public space to create a modern seaside village feel. The relationship between land and water has been carefully planned to ensure all parts of the development work together to complement the inherent qualities of the site and create a memorable, contemporary and distinctive urban space.  

The proposed buildings have had regard to the existing and future built context established by Council for this area and are being designed to address the objectives of Council’s land use and development controls for the surrounding area.

Ariadne recognises that the height of the dry stack storage structure may be a concern for the community; however this facility is needed, both in terms of providing affordable boat storage, and to make the rest of the development viable. JMA has carefully evaluated ways to reduce the visual bulk and scale of the dry stack storage structure and is proposing the use of semi see-through materials and landscaping as a means of minimising the visual prominence of this structure. 

Not only will the dry stack storage provide boat owners with a range of boat storage options, it will also lead to significant environmental benefits through the reduced need for anti-fouling agents required for additional wet berths.

For more information on JMA architects and examples of their recent designs, please refer to their website at www.jma-arch.com.