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Dec122011

78 Brown Street

Description:

Redevelopment of St Bartholomew’s existing site at 78 Brown Street, East Perth to include one and two bedroom apartments & communal facilities for low-income earners over 55 years old.



Location:

East Perth, WA



Client:

St Bartholomew's House



Key Stakeholders:

City of Perth, East Perth Community



Services:

Feasibility study & concept design


Problem:

maintaining a simple massing form to facilitate low cost housing using prefabricated construction methods



Solution:

A Screen façade which adds depth & complexity to the rectangular precast form assisting in modulating light, enhancing a sense of security and defining the corridor as both a shared & private space.