‘Dawn’ is a landmark residential precinct designed by our Living and Lifestyle team for Sekisui House. It sets a new benchmark for contemporary apartment living in Sydney’s west. Dawn will deliver 368 park side residences as part of the Melrose Park precinct that forms part of one of NSW’s largest privately owned urban renewal projects. Following our success with Aeris, this next stage reinforces a people-first approach where architecture, landscape, and community come together seamlessly.
A Vision Rooted in Connection
Dawn celebrates the harmony between urban living and nature. It comprises 368 apartments across six buildings. These buildings are thoughtfully arranged around a central pedestrian spine, creating a green corridor linking Western Parklands with Central Park. This unique design invites residents into a network of landscaped courtyards and shared spaces, promoting wellness, interaction, and everyday connection to nature.
Each home is oriented for optimal solar access, natural ventilation, and strong visual links to greenery. These principles elevate comfort and sustainability while supporting long-term community value.
Timeless Architectural Expression
Dawn’s architectural language is one of enduring refinement. Each building is expressed through a tripartite composition: a grounded masonry base, finely textured concrete mid-levels, and lightweight metal-clad upper levels. This considered layering creates a strong sense of rhythm and scale, resulting in a timeless aesthetic that will mature gracefully within its parkland setting.
Landscape and Community Intertwined
Collaborating with ASPECT Studios, we integrated the landscape as a defining feature of the design. Deep soil planting, mature trees, and rooftop communal spaces ensure access to greenery and open air at every level. The result is a cohesive environment that encourages social connection while promoting sustainability and wellbeing.
A Sustainable Future in Focus
Dawn is designed for longevity at every scale, balancing aesthetic clarity with environmental responsibility. Through careful planning, passive design principles, and a focus on human-centred living, we have crafted a development that reflects the future of urban living: connected, sustainable, and distinctly Australian.
Construction has commenced
The sod turning, attended by Chris Minns, Premier of NSW was on 4 November 2025.
Video courtesy of SekiSui House.
🔗Read more about the precinct on the City of Parramatta website.
Alister leads the Living Environments team as a Principal in Architecture and Urban Design. His passion for design and leadership throughout Australia and the UK underpin his unique design approach, demonstrated by his extensive architectural and urban planning portfolio of complex, successful, and innovative projects, many of which are award-winning.
