Habitat Live/Work

Habitat Live/Work

Habitat Live/Work

Dfj Architects

ARCHITECTS
Dfj Architects

PHOTOS
Christopher Frederick Jones

YEAR
2017

LOCATION
Byron Bay, Australia

CATEGORY
Industrial › Warehouse Residential › Multi Unit Housing

Live/Work’s intention is to provide a new building prototype, featuring basic, but good-quality housing with articulated workspaces.

The prevalence of self-employment in Byron Shire and absence of affordable housing often sees people living illegally in mezzanines over their businesses in industrial units.

Habitat Live/Work
Habitat Live/Work
Habitat Live/Work

One of the instigating factors in the development of Habitat was the desire to provide a smarter version of this functional set-up, with better design, amenity and quality of life.

The Live/Work precinct sees 24 residences with workspaces set over two levels.

A 60 square-metre commercial space on the ground floor has its own bathroom and kitchenette.

Habitat Live/Work
Habitat Live/Work

Above, sits an 80 square-metre one-bedroom apartment with independent access, featuring open-plan living and north-facing deck.

The downstairs space can be used for retail, office or creative industries workshops, activating the public domain and providing interest at street level.

Habitat Live/Work