Salt Lane at Shoreline was Designed Prior to the Release of the Medium Density Code

A commendation was awarded for the truly collaborative process between Client, Urban Designers/Architects/Engineers and Developer/Builder. It provides well designed affordable housing for diverse range of occupants in greenfield site and is executed in an elegant, calm and distinctive style.

The project was designed prior to the release of the Medium Density Code, but adopts its principles, especially in terms of natural light through a shared garden, upper storey views to shore and coastal materials palette. The terrace houses sit so well in the site that the jury did not initially realise that the adjacent landscape and housing development were by other landscape architects. 

True to the ethos of delivering affordable housing, there was a respectful balance between the architect and builder from construction systems (brick and FloorTek), material selection (carpets and cabinetry) and detailing of architectural elements (balustrades). The units are designed for passive cross ventilation. The design satisfies greenfield first home buyers, also creating opportunities for small scale investors.