We were honoured to have received the Sydney Anchor Award for Residential Architecture - Multiple Housing at the 2021 ACT Chapter AIA Awards for Jacka Crescent Townhouses.
Jury citation:
“Three houses are on a sloping block in Campbell with a simple brief seeking Sydney style row houses. The architect considered their response and made the decision to stagger each of the homes up the site, providing glimpses to the mature canopy and sky and minimising the cut and fill required upon the block.
With a strong passion for architecture, an effective relationship was developed that has delivered a delightfully sophisticated multi residential product. The adherence to the architectural intent is clear throughout the dwellings, in both the spatial planning, but also in the fine level of detailing.
A semicircular driveway provides a generous arrival for the dwellings, enabling residents direct access and ample room for visitors and service vehicles at the lower level of the site. Each of the split-level homes achieves northerly aspect through procession of internal courtyards and clerestory windows.
The refinement and quality detailing of the off-form precast concrete as the primary building material inside and outside is contrasted by the use of fine rich materials at key moments and touchpoints. While the quality of the interior space is enhanced by the rich pallet of finishing materials, the spatial qualities are not reliant upon them. The scale and proportion of each space is beautifully complemented by the courtyard landscape and glimpses to surrounding leafy outlooks.”
