The Wedge

THE WEDGE

Development Master Plan
Nineteen residences on individual titles
Residences a mix of two and three bedroom, attached and detached
High levels of general amenity balanced against appropriate density

Vehicular Access:

• Direct off Pigdons Road for 5 dwellings
• Two cul-de-sacs reach 7 dwellings each
• Cul-de-sacs used to reduce vehicular loading and the size of the roadway
• 9 onsite visitor car parks, on street parking as available
• Garage and tandem car park to all dwellings

Pedestrian movement and resident interaction is encouraged with a communal green space:

• Links the two cul-de-sacs
• An area for residents to meet, socialize and recreate
• Also an easement

Site Analysis:

• Outlook to east and south east
• South-west breezes for summer cooling
• Well shielded from the Ring Road due to level differences
• Intermittent noise from the main Thornhill Road controlled with building envelope
• Buildings work with slope to south-west – siting across contour

Sustainable Design Elements:

• Abundant natural lighting with northern exposure to all residences – 6 star+ designs throughout
• North facing private open space
• Orientation to cul-de-sac for optimal environmental and social benefit
• Stormwater infiltration promoted through permeable surfaces

Building Form:

• Clusters of buildings are offset to allow the north winter sun to penetrate into the internal living spaces and private open space of each dwelling
• Angulated roofs provide a sculptural aesthetic to the development when viewed from Pigdons Road and the overpass
• Repetition and standardisation for construction ease and efficiency
• 5 building plans (of which 2 are the primary type)
• Visual uniformity created through the use of a singular design aesthetic and continuous rooflines
• Off the shelf materials utilised in creative but adaptable ways

Privacy:

• Residences are offset to limit overlooking between lots
• Main windows and outdoor living areas on opposing dwellings do not overlook
• The floor on which the living spaces are located alternates between dwelling sets to improve privacy

Photography: Third Ecology Architects