A collection of contextually responsive buildings

Ashmore Estate

The competition-winning design for Ashmore Estate forms part of the wider Erskineville Village masterplan being developed by Coronation Property.

 

The masterplan is transforming an inner-city industrial site into a vibrant precinct with high-quality, mid-rise housing.

The new community within Blocks F+I includes over 570 build-to-rent apartments, shared community facilities and a local retail centre. Kooka Walk, a 20m-wide pedestrian walkway, is the north-south artery connecting the entire precinct.

Helen Cooper

Associate Director, Bates Smart

The architecture responds to local context. It weaves together interpretations of Country, industrial heritage and established built character. Buildings embrace an urban solidity. Pigmented precast concrete panels anchor a richly textured façade in an elegant, simple palette of materials. This masonry recalls the site’s history as brickworks, while perforated metal balustrades and screens reference its steelworks past.

The stepped building section provides opportunity for communal open spaces and roof terraces, and allows a diversity of housing ranging from studios, 1-,2- and 3-bed apartments and townhouses.

The angled geometry of the architecture is interpreted in finer-scaled details such as balconies and sun shading. Cuts in building forms provide direct views and links to the elevated central courtyard.

The elevated central courtyard features a bespoke water garden that enhances biodiversity and ecological value, creating an immersive bio-garden experience for residents. Internal amenities are consolidated on upper levels and include a gym and wellness spaces, private dining, workspaces and cinema rooms. Above, the rooftop on Level 8 is a contiguous landscaped space divided into three terraces along a north-south view corridor. Together, the terraces comprise an infinity pool and deck, outdoor lounge and co-working areas and alfresco dining facilities.

Details

Client

Coronation Property

Collaborators

  • Turf Design Studio
  • UAP Public Art
  • BVN

Location

Sydney | Gadigal Country, Australia

Year

2027

Status

In Progress

Area

36,180 sqm

Awards

  • City of Sydney Design Excellence Competition Winner