The owner Holdmark Property Group welcomed a state-less significant construction competition for a new 70-story building to rent the development of Valentine Avenue in Parramatta. The architecture is won by Buchan and Furtado Sullivan.
The headmaster at Buchan said that the competitive jury reacted “positively” to the community focus of the design and combine the amenities and connection of the residents and the connection to the location – and its solid commercial understanding of the rental model.
“Buchan and Furtado Sullivan have created an excellent creative cooperation that has worked with the community to address a difficult location. 2-10 Valentine Avenue will create a yardstick for life with high density and at the same time support the economic imperative of our customer.”
Anthony Palamara, headmaster, Buchan
The program comprises 700 apartments and is located south of the city center next to the rail corridor in the 2-10 Valentine Avenue. The high, elegant profile of the tower has shaped a challenging, triangular area.
The amenities include lounges, dining areas and a grill and dining area in the podium. The lobby has a post -delivery room, a safe zone for food and a bar that offers hospitality.
A sky garden at level 70 is devoted to well -being. It includes a pool and a lounge, a sauna and massage devices, a gym and a stretching room as well as a yoga garden outdoors.
“The aim of the design team was to create something extraordinary, connected people and nature. This led to an innovative concept that concentrated on a green spine, a function that distinguishes it from its competitors.
“Our intention was to promote a sense of community and create a place where people want to stay. The idea for the green spine is to support social interaction and ensure that residents can experience nature and nature while living in a building of this scale.”
Anthony Palamara, headmaster, Buchan
The green spine replaces individual apartment balconies that are unusable over 40 floors. By removing balconies, a structural and energy -efficient, breathable facade enables the complexity to reduce and rationalize the construction.
The early commitment with the indigenous community included the concept of green spine and influenced design development.
The traditional administrators of Parramatta are the Burramattagal -Volk, a clan of the Dharug. Indigenous representatives of the community spoke about the deep connection of the Burramattagal people to the river and advise the local cultural heritage and stories.
“The green spine is open outdoors and also delivers fresh air and ventilation in height. Lifts open for these common rooms, which can be flexibly programmed by the residents and increase the opportunities for the interaction of the neighbors.”
Sandra Furtado, director Furtado Sullivan
The design matches the principles of connection with the country and integrates the colors, textures and stories of Burramattagal Country.
“The residents can see nature on every level over a woven landscape, smell and touch that travels from the podium through the green spine. We want the residents to come home through a garden.”
Sandra Furtado, director Furtado Sullivan
The podium level comprises two levels, two-stage apartments that optimize light and ventilation as well as studio apartments. Elsewhere, a mixture of living, two- and three-room apartments offers a spectacular view.
It is important that the planning is underpinned by a flexible network with which the apartments are summarized or shared when the market needs prescribe.