By Breathe
The Rochester is a boutique apartment project, consisting of 24 apartments with a mixture of one, two and three bedrooms. Breathe worked alongside OLA Studios to undertake interior design and ESD services for Cremorne Enterprises.
The fossil fuel-free development has its own electric car charge station and open-air circulation. Double glazed windows, screens, awnings and blinds form integral elements of the structure and façade, providing protection and shading. Natural materials have been sustainability sourced and wherever possible, locally manufactured. Flooring is FSC certified, Hydronic heating and induction cooktops are used throughout. The Rochester has also committed to Solar PV harnessing on its rooftop.
Architecture by Ola Studio, Interiors by Breathe Architecture.
Photography by Derek Swalwell
We are proud to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land upon which The Rochester stands. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.
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Our Approach
Breathe undertakes meaningful projects we can be proud of — those that align with our purpose and values.
Since we focus on maximising positive impact, many of our projects don’t fit the common definition of ‘architecture’.
We work to understand who we’re designing for. We strive to inspire, engage and support our clients and the broader communities we serve.
We prioritise social, environmental and economic sustainability in every project. We question the status quo to pursue outcomes that are informed by, and seek to better, those that came before.
Above all, we prioritise ethics along with aesthetics, and design without ego, to create the best outcomes for our clients and their communities.