LAHC Cowper Street, Glebe
As part of a social housing project by the NSW Land and Housing Corporation (LAHC), we were selected as the executive architect for this significant project after it was approved from the design and construction stages. (Renders courtesy of JPW).
The initial design by JPW includes 70 environmentally sustainable social housing apartments and terrace houses in the inner-city suburb of Glebe. The site is located at 17-31 Cowper Street and 2A-2D Wentworth Park Road, Glebe NSW. The development is the result of a partnership between the New South Wales State Government and The King’s Trust Australia.
This forward-thinking community development project by LAHC aims to substantially improve the existing community housing at a time when housing affordability is a significant concern.
The development will transform ageing social housing into 2 eight-storey towers and a 3-storey terraced house building. It will include:
3 studio apartments
40 one-bedroom apartments
27 two-bedroom apartments
5 three-bedroom terraces
The development will house around 130 social housing residents.
It will use sustainable initiatives such as a cross-laminated timber structure, rooftop gardens, solar power, on-site bike parking, green space, and water retention. Located within walking distance of bus stops and the Wentworth Park light rail, the development will feature green roofs, extensive landscaping, accessible apartments, and upgrades to footpaths.
Revitalising the Cowper Street precinct will honour the neighbourhood's rich heritage while meeting high environmental sustainability standards. Cross-laminated timber (CLT) will be used as structural timber.
Delivering a Class 2 timber-built building has long been an aspiration in our field; costs and a lack of shared IP across the construction industry often hinder this goal. This exciting project is invaluable in expanding our capability in timber construction documentation and technical expertise.
It's not only about creating a building; it's about pioneering new knowledge and expanding our architectural horizons.
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Nominated Architect:
Lisa-Maree Carrigan NSW ARB 7568
