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Is sustainability in this project explicit or implicit?
I hope both. They are adopted throughout: skylights
and internal windows allow natural light into internal
spaces, reducing the need for artificial light; heat gain
is controlled through canopies, double glazing with
Viridian’s EnergyTech™ and blinds; the courtyard allows
continuous cross ventilation; and the thermal mass of
exposed ground slab, coupled with appropriate insulation,
helps regulate the internal environment in all seasons.
The rooftop garden provides insulation, softening the
exterior aspect and attracts birdlife in this urban location.
Vistas are one thing but the garden offers another
texture and delight.
At the moment the garden is in its infancy but eventually
all of the natives will become really, really dense. I wanted
to create almost an indigenous garden, like a forest, within
this pristine concrete environment. The roof garden was
my baby. I was just so excited about it. I planted every
little plant, and I put the soil in myself and I did everything.
I can see it develop and grow to become this carpet of
colour and it’s very beautiful. There’s nothing better
than to wake up in the morning and look at that. I think
continuing the curve, having a geometric shape just
ties it all really nicely together. All the layers become
integrated. It’s just come together so nicely and I think
when you visit such a building, curved and with this
light, it feels really welcoming.
PROJECT
The Collingwood Residence
CLIENT
Ilana Kister
ARCHITECT
Ilana Kister
BUILDER
Frank Victoria
BUILDING ENGINEER
Brogue Consulting Engineers
GLAZING CONTRACTOR
V&J Glass
GLAZING SUPPLIER
Viridian
PRINCIPAL GLAZING
Viridian EnergyTech™
Clear Double Glazed Unit
LANDSCAPING
Kister Architects
PROJECT COST
N/A