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Sumit Singhal
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.

The Curtain Apartments in Sydney, Australia by Tony Owen Partners

 
March 6th, 2019 by Sumit Singhal

Article source: Tony Owen Partners 

The Curtain, by Tony Owen Partners has just been completed in Wolli Creek near Sydney Airport. The 15 storey building contains 200 units, retail and commercial space.

This site fronts onto a large park with the waterfront beyond. The unique design consist mostly of ‘through-units’ with an open rear corridor. As such almost all of the units face north and enjoy the panoramic views. The benefit of through-apartments is that they are naturally ventilated. This allows for natural cooling with reduced energy costs.

Image Courtesy © Steve Back

  • Architects: Tony Owen Partners
  • Project: The Curtain Apartments
  • Location: Wolli Creek, Sydney, Australia
  • Photography: Steve Back
  • Software used: Autocad, Revit
  • Team: Tony Owen, Wendy Tong, Bryan Li
  • Visualisation: 3-D Studio, Maya, Rhino
  • Developer: Greencruise Pty Ltd
  • Structural Engineer: Robert Bird
  • Builder: TQM Pty Ltd

Image Courtesy © Steve Back

  • Stormwater Engineer: BSE
  • Acoustic Engineer: Acoustic Logic
  • Landscape: Environmental PArtnership
  • Traffic: Transport and Traffic
  • BCA Consultant: Vic Lilli
  • Site Area: 2000m2
  • Project Start Date: 2015
  • Status: Complete 2019

Image Courtesy © Steve Back

Image Courtesy © Steve Back

Twin 13 storey towers sit above a podium. The towers are linked is a single mass for the first 6 storeys then split to allow neighbours views. The podium creates a continuous activation along the park and contains cafes and commercial spaces. The podium roof contains communal outdoor spaces including a gym and swimming pool. The massing creates a progression which breaks down and dematerialises as it gets higher.

Image Courtesy © Steve Back

Image Courtesy © Steve Back

The design is inspired by the wave patterns of the nearby waterfront coastline. The supple curves reflect the tidal flows. A white wave pattern is achieved by alternating glass and pre-cast concrete to create the balcony curves and the sculptural form.

Image Courtesy © Steve Back

Image Courtesy © Steve Back

Image Courtesy © Steve Back

Image Courtesy © Steve Back

Image Courtesy © Steve Back

Image Courtesy © Steve Back

Image Courtesy © Tony Owen Partners

Image Courtesy © Tony Owen Partners

Image Courtesy © Tony Owen Partners

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Categories: Apartments, Autocad, House, Housing Development, Residential, Revit




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