Longfellow Terraces

Longfellow Terraces
© Cathy Schusler

Longfellow Terraces

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ARCHITECTS
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STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
NGS engineers

BUILDER
Bespoke Constructions

TOWN PLANNER
Viva Property group

DESIGN TEAM
Erhard Rathmayr, Corinne Trang, Monika Obrist

PHOTOGRAPHS
Cathy Schusler

MANUFACTURERS
Corian® Design, Fisher & Paykel, James Hardie, Lysaght, Miele, Pgh Bricks, Phoenix Tapware, Wilsonart, Ampelite

CATEGORY
Apartments

YEAR
2018

LOCATION
Norman Park, Australia

Text description provided by architect.

Longfellow Terraces are an example of what the often-discussed “Missing Middle” could look like in Brisbane - a sustainable infill-development for sensitive densification of inner-city suburbs.

Longfellow Terraces
© Cathy Schusler
Longfellow Terraces
© Cathy Schusler
Longfellow Terraces
© Cathy Schusler

Inserting additional dwellings dwellings into existing infrastructure allows more people to enjoy the qualities of these precincts rather than adding to the urban sprawl.

Inspired by the way in which ancient people used to live under trees for protection from the elements, the design genuinely connects the entire living floor to the landscape by providing sheltered and unobstructed spaces that are truly in touch with nature.

The spatial arrangement of the project takes queues of the functionality of “sydney Terrace Houses”.

Longfellow Terraces
© Cathy Schusler
Longfellow Terraces
© Cathy Schusler
Longfellow Terraces
© Cathy Schusler

Three storey dwellings use the sloping land to fully conceal garages and driveway thus avoiding ground floor domination by garage doors.

Instead, the houses feature entry sequences similar to traditional ‘Queenslanders’ with the arrival of visitors at landscaped front yards, stairs and verandas.

Longfellow Terraces
© Cathy Schusler


Longfellow Terraces
© Cathy Schusler
Longfellow Terraces
© Cathy Schusler
Longfellow Terraces
© Cathy Schusler
Longfellow Terraces
© Cathy Schusler
Longfellow Terraces
© Cathy Schusler


Longfellow Terraces
North elevation
Longfellow Terraces
South elevation


Longfellow Terraces
Ground floor plan
Longfellow Terraces
First floor plan
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Second floor plan


Longfellow Terraces
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