Wentworth Quarter

Connecting residential community to place

Wentworth Quarter is a new residential community in Wentworth Point, one of the most densely populated suburbs in the country.

The waterfront site, a former industrial land parcel, is the first step in a four-stage masterplan that extends from the foreshore back to Hill Road. Wentworth Quarter meets the suburb’s demand of a growing population with 200 high-quality, build-to-rent apartments and eight townhouses.

A U-shaped perimeter block is organised around a landscaped courtyard and opens out to address Homebush Bay. A 30m wide foreshore provides a new public open space, encouraging pedestrian and cycle routes along the promenade.

The built form is broken down into two L-shaped buildings, which sit atop a sleeved podium carpark. Buildings step down in height from 8-storeys to 4-storeys. This stepping reduces overshadowing to the foreshore, maximises views over Homebush Bay and delivers apartments with large, landscaped terraces. The buildings are further articulated into two volumes along Marine Parade, plus a two-storey foreshore element comprising the townhouses.

Buildings have a solid, masonry base that introduces a distinct street interface. This brickwork extends up the volumes fronting Marine Parade. Deep brick piers separate room modules from balconies, while expressed concrete horizontals provide shading. All facades perpendicular to the foreshore line are facetted, opening apartment views to the water. Vertical louvres provide privacy and protection from low-angle sun.

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Along the foreshore there are eight 2-storey townhouses. They each have a street entry and two bedrooms on the lower level. Living spaces are located on the upper level to maximise water views, along with a third bedroom. A private courtyard to the north provides solar access and cross ventilation. Residents can access the carpark directly from the courtyard.

Diverse amenity spaces create opportunities for community interaction. The generous landscaped courtyard accommodates an outdoor pool, lawn and shaded alfresco dining area. A double-height space with an open stair connects the courtyard back to the main lobby via a co-working space. Additional communal amenities on the top level include a private kitchen and dining room, a residents lounge, a media room, outdoor living areas and a BBQ terrace.