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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.

Longfellow Terraces in Australia by REFRESH*DESIGN

 
November 20th, 2019 by Sumit Singhal

Article source: REFRESH*DESIGN

Longfellow Terraces are an example of what the often-discussed “Missing Middle” could look like in Brisbane – a sustainable infill-development for sensitive densification of inner-city suburbs. Inserting additional dwellings dwellings into existing infrastructure allows more people to enjoy the qualities of these precincts rather than adding to the urban sprawl.

Inspired by the way in which ancient people used to live under trees for protection from the elements, the design genuinely connects the entire living floor to the landscape by providing sheltered and unobstructed spaces that are truly in touch with nature.

Image Courtesy © Cathy Schusler

  • Architects: REFRESH*DESIGN (Erhard Rathmayr, Corinne Trang, Monika Obrist)
  • Project: Longfellow Terraces
  • Location: Norman Park, Queensland QLD, Australia
  • Photography: Cathy Schusler
  • Structural Engineer: NGSEngineers
  • Town Planner: Viva Property Group
  • Builder: Bespoke Constructions
  • Timeline: 2017/ 2018

Image Courtesy © Cathy Schusler

The spatial arrangement of the project takes queues of the functionality of “Sydney Terrace Houses”. Three storey dwellings use the sloping land to fully conceal garages and driveway thus avoiding ground floor domination by garage doors. Instead, the houses feature entry sequences similar to traditional ‘Queenslanders’ with the arrival of visitors at landscaped front yards, stairs and verandas.

Image Courtesy © Cathy Schusler

Image Courtesy © Cathy Schusler

Image Courtesy © Cathy Schusler

Image Courtesy © Cathy Schusler

Image Courtesy © Cathy Schusler

Image Courtesy © Cathy Schusler

Image Courtesy © Cathy Schusler

Image Courtesy © Cathy Schusler

Image Courtesy © Cathy Schusler

Image Courtesy © Cathy Schusler

Image Courtesy © Cathy Schusler

Image Courtesy © Cathy Schusler

Elevation-South, Image Courtesy © REFRESH*DESIGN

Garage, Image Courtesy © REFRESH*DESIGN

Plan Main, Image Courtesy © REFRESH*DESIGN

Plan UFL, Image Courtesy © REFRESH*DESIGN

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