The Wedge

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THE WEDGE

Development Master Plan
Nineteen residences on individual titles
Residences a mix of two and three bedroom, attached and detached
High levels of general amenity balanced against appropriate density

Vehicular Access:

  • Direct off Pigdons Road for 5 dwellings
  • Two cul-de-sacs reach 7 dwellings each
  • Cul-de-sacs used to reduce vehicular loading and the size of the roadway
  • 9 onsite visitor car parks, on street parking as available
  • Garage and tandem car park to all dwellings

Pedestrian movement and resident interaction is encouraged with a communal green space:

  • Links the two cul-de-sacs
  • An area for residents to meet, socialize and recreate
  • Also an easement

Site Analysis:

  • Outlook to east and south east
  • South-west breezes for summer cooling
  • Well shielded from the Ring Road due to level differences
  • Intermittent noise from the main Thornhill Road controlled with building envelope
  • Buildings work with slope to south-west – siting across contour

Sustainable Design Elements:

  • Abundant natural lighting with northern exposure to all residences – 6 star+ designs throughout
  • North facing private open space
  • Orientation to cul-de-sac for optimal environmental and social benefit
  • Stormwater infiltration promoted through permeable surfaces

Building Form:

  • Clusters of buildings are offset to allow the north winter sun to penetrate into the internal living spaces and private open space of each dwelling
  • Angulated roofs provide a sculptural aesthetic to the development when viewed from Pigdons Road and the overpass
  • Repetition and standardisation for construction ease and efficiency
  • 5 building plans (of which 2 are the primary type)
  • Visual uniformity created through the use of a singular design aesthetic and continuous rooflines
  • Off the shelf materials utilised in creative but adaptable ways

Privacy:

  • Residences are offset to limit overlooking between lots
  • Main windows and outdoor living areas on opposing dwellings do not overlook
  • The floor on which the living spaces are located alternates between dwelling sets to improve privacy

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“At Third Ecology, we design, document and project manage new custom homes, renovations & additions, multi-residential and solar power system installation projects for owner occupiers, investors and developers in the Geelong region, the Surf Coast & Bellarine Peninsula”.

Mark is the founding Director of Geelong based Architectural firms Third Ecology Architects and Land Design Build.

With over 25 years experience designing, documenting, project managing and constructing projects for his clients, Mark is perfectly placed to assist and guide you with the hundreds of decisions that need to be made for every project.​

At ArchiPro we recognise and acknowledge the existing, original and ancient connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the lands and waterways across the Australian continent. We pay our respects to the elders past and present. We commit to working together to build a prosperous and inclusive Australia.