DKO Architecture

Lumina Apartments

Lumina Apartments
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LUMINA APARTMENTS

Dko Architecture

LEAD LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Matt Coggan

PHOTOGRAPHS
Ben Guthrie

GRADUATE ARCHITECT
Ricky Ye

PRINCIPAL
Koos de Keijzer

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Hayley Huang, Scott Jackson

DIRECTOR
David Randerson, Nick Byrne, Raymond Mah

LEAD ARCHITECTS
Sonny Oh

MANUFACTURERS
Austral Bricks

DESIGN ARCHITECT
Sasha Hakimian, Weimeng Jiang

AREA
15000 m2

YEAR
2020

CATEGORY
Master Plan, Apartments, Residential

LOCATION
Penrith, Australia

Lumina Apartments
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Lumina Apartments
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Text description provided by architect.

DKO's design concept for two linear sites in Penrith aims to create a series of vertical villages that animate the street, each with different characters and scales.

Lumina Apartments
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Lumina Apartments
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The buildings have been designed to mediate between the more considerable height, scale and proportion of adjacent apartment developments and the fine grain, smaller terraces and houses in the surrounding context.

This is paired with the vision to create a network of smaller, more approachable and diverse communities.

Lumina Apartments
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Lumina Apartments
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Lumina Apartments
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The buildings are highly articulated and have been visually broken down into volumes.

The massing sensitively responds to existing conditions and is aligned with Penrith Council's future plans for the area.

The visual bulk of the buildings is softened further due to material selection, massing techniques, and landscaping. The façade is composed primarily of pre-cast concrete of varying tones with highlights of black metal screens and window hoods.

Lumina Apartments
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Lumina Apartments
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The brick element contributes to the texture and materiality of the façade and responds to the general character of the surrounding buildings.

In different sizes and layouts, a variety of dwelling typologies have been considered within the overall scheme, offering opportunities for families of all scales and helping to create a highly diverse community.

Lumina Apartments
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Lumina Apartments
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Lumina Apartments
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Private and communal open space has been skilfully woven throughout the development. Street landscaping wrapping around each buildings' edges creates a green buffer while establishing a clear and engaging entry for residents.

Unique double-storey communal spaces further break up the building mass, creating generous open green zones supporting various resident activities - from relaxation and play to food production and gatherings.

These facilities will foster social interactions between residents and promote a real sense of community.

Lumina Apartments
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Lumina Apartments
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Lumina Apartments
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The Lord Sheffield Circuit apartments aim to reduce reliance on mechanical heating and cooling through carefully considered passive design solutions.

Deep balconies, screening and shading devices offer additional sun protection, while 61% of apartments embrace cross-ventilation via open-plan floor plates to the corners and through the building's depth.

Lumina Apartments
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Lumina Apartments
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The building's orientation takes full advantage of prevailing breezes to maximize fresh air movement, creating a comfortable indoor environment. Low energy lighting, energy-efficient water heaters, water-saving fittings, and fixtures have been specified throughout, with rainwater tanks onsite collecting for public and private gardens.


Lumina Apartments
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Lumina Apartments
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Lumina Apartments
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Lumina Apartments
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Lumina Apartments
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Lumina Apartments
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Lumina Apartments
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Lumina Apartments
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Lumina Apartments
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Lumina Apartments
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Lumina Apartments
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Lumina Apartments
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Lumina Apartments
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Lumina Apartments
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Lumina Apartments
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Lumina Apartments
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Lumina Apartments
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Lumina Apartments
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Typical Level Plan
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Roof Plan


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North Elevation
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South Elevation


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Site Plan
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East Elevation

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