Through collaboration and exploration, the 17-22 Grattan Street development designed by Plus Architecture for Little Projects is coming to life.
This eye-catching multi-residential development is in the sought-after Melbourne suburb of Prahran. It sits amongst a melange of heritage cottages and apartment developments, across from the former Greville Botanical Gardens, now Grattan Gardens.
After extensive analysis of the site, the design team drew inspiration from its unique surroundings. The sloped tiled façade is sensitive to the adjoining park, gently pulling the development away from the street. Solar gains and interesting internal spaces are created as a result.
Throughout the construction process, Cobild have been exceptional when working with the Plus design team and collaborating on the complexities of the façade construction methodology. Through numerous workshops and liaising with expert façade engineers Inhabit, Cobild and Plus Architecture developed a facade system that is unique to the Prahran skyline.
The truss system developed by Bolt Blue Constructions and Dynamic Steel Frame will ensure adequate stability for the windows and tiles, whilst also ensuring the raked form and angles will be achieved. The truss system is fixed to post-tensioned slabs, which allowed greater flexibility in achieving the unique design whilst also ensuring rigidity.
Due to the raked nature of the east façade, the window detailing is thoughtfully crafted, ensuring FP1.4 compliance.
Unique custom terracotta roof tiles, crafted in Spain have been designed specifically for this development. The hues of deep forest green to lighter turquoise tones were carefully selected to ensure a natural green variation. Ensuring balance across the façade, the design team developed sequencing patterns and various iterations via digital representations.
The unique dialogue between each tile and additionally the form is juxtaposed with a matt grey interlock panel system which has been carefully considered and detailed.
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