The Wedge

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 Photography: Third Ecology Architects

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 Photography: Third Ecology Architects