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A sustainable residential community, designed to let nature in
Merri Northcote
On the banks of Merri Creek, this residential precinct is bordered by bushland, and a short stroll from Westgarth Village. Conceptualised as a permeable, pedestrian friendly development, the design enables access to the creek for both the residents and the surrounding local community.
With no visual distinction between social and private market homes, this tenure-blind development delivers 99 social housing dwellings alongside 151 private homes. Privacy is mediated by extensive landscaping, and the precinct offers a pedestrianised ground plane that encourages community integration and fosters connections between locals and residents of the new Merri Creek neighbourhood.
Façade detail
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Central landscape spine
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Recycled timber sourced for interiors
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Walker Street entry
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Surrounded by bushland on the banks of Merri Creek
1/2Merri Northcote was identified by the Victorian Government as a benchmark project for its Great Design Fast Track program, delivering high-quality, well-designed housing projects that demonstrate liveability, sustainability, and modern construction methods.
Typical apartment interior
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Bedroom detail
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Upper level terrace
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Living room
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Façade detail
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Typical kitchen
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Living room
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Landscape terrace
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Outdoor terrace
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Views across Northcote Bridge
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Connection with Merri Creek
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Upper level apartments
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