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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. St Falls in Victoria, Australia by Elenberg FraserSeptember 2nd, 2011 by Sumit Singhal
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Situated in Falls Creek, the development is an essential and exciting new Gateway concept for the Village. Comprising two elegantly formed buildings emerging from the landscape, the view on arrival is complimented by the clearly framed aspect up to the ski fields beyond. At ground level there will be a new retail strip fronting Bogong High Plains Road enlivening the street frontage and creating weather protected spill out zones for visitors to the Village. Entries to the upper level apartments are integrated into this dynamic facade language with prominent entry canopies announcing the unique interiors of the St Falls lobbies.  Images Courtesy Peter Clarke
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 Images Courtesy Peter Clarke The winding ramp system moves the visitor up through the two buildings and the broad central public staircase brings visitors up between the two buildings. Both paths of movement pass several retail and amenity spaces nestled into the rock faced walls, arriving at the elevated level of the revitalised Slalom Plaza and the expansive north facing terraced café & restaurant areas.  Images Courtesy Peter Clarke At Slalom Plaza level there are large commercial tenancies opening directly onto the large public meeting place. From the Plaza looking out over an endless view to the Valley and Mount Spion Kopje below, the buildings offer a multitude of spaces and programmes from which to relax and enjoy the surroundings.  Images Courtesy Peter Clarke Plaza level entries to the upper level apartments are again integrated into this dynamic building language. Within the two buildings the apartments are unique in their concept, reflecting the exclusive nature of the overall St Falls concept. Expansive views through generous windows orchestrate the light filled interior spaces. Dining zones move into living spaces that flow to external balconies.  Images Courtesy Peter Clarke The balconies all hold a hot tub and extend beyond the beautifully articulated timber building skin to present maximum availability to the views beyond. The apartment materials exude a luxury reflective of the design quality and inspired approach to the idea of hotel apartment living. First class appliances and fixtures and fittings are used throughout. Furniture is included as part of a considered overall designed aesthetic.  Images Courtesy Peter Clarke The development is respectful of the natural environment within which it is situated and recognises the work that Falls Creek Resort Management Board has put into maintaining these values. The development will utilize passive techniques such as solar orientation and thermal massing, as well as more pro active measures where viable.  Images Courtesy Peter Clarke AWARDS 1. Winner 2010 Intergrain Timber Visions Awards – Commercial Exterior 2. Australian Institute of Architects Commercial Award 2010 – Short listed 3. Winner 2009 National Resorts : Australian Timber Design Awards 4. Winner 2009 Alpine Accommodation : Hotel & Accommodation 4. Management (HM) Awards Development of the Year 2009 : 9th Annual Daily Telegraph 5. Skiwatch Awards Australian Institute of Architects Heritage Award 2009 – Short listed  Images Courtesy Peter Clarke  Images Courtesy Peter Bennetts  Images Courtesy Peter Bennetts  Images Courtesy Tony Miller  Images Courtesy Peter Bennetts  Images Courtesy Peter Bennetts  Images Courtesy Peter Bennetts
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