This document discusses student housing development projects in Victoria. It covers town planning contexts, section 173 agreements requiring student occupancy, and feasibility considerations regarding location and transport access. It also examines internal and communal space design aspects like natural light, ventilation, kitchen/bathroom layouts, and multiple furniture settings for social groups. Finally, it discusses architectural approaches to placemaking and contributing positively to the public realm.
4. Town planning context in victoria
–– Location - some councils
have identified precincts
–– Section 173 agreement on
use usually required
–– Normal built form parameters
–– Carparking at zero to 0.2
Pelham Precinct
5. SECTION 173 AGREEMENT ON USE
–– Prescribes student occupancy only
–– Approved management plan – On
site management or lead tenant
–– On site communal facilities
Universe, Carlton
30. ARCHITECTURE, pLACE MAKING + the public realm
Universe, Carlton
–– Pedestrian level architectural detail
31. ARCHITECTURE, pLACE MAKING + the public realm
Canada Hotel, Carlton
–– Strong architectural geometry
creates building identity
AIA Victorian
Architecture Awards
Best Overend Award for
Residential Architecture,
Multiple Housing
AIA Victorian
Architecture Awards
Melbourne Prize
37. ARCHITECTURE, pLACE MAKING + the public realm
John Street, Box Hill
–– Positive architectural contribution
to the public realm
AIA National
Architecture Award
Multi-Residential
Architecture
AIA Victorian
Architecture Award
Multi-Residential
Architecture