Residential projects
The following case studies illustrate the concepts in our key policies and guidelines. They focus on both good design processes and outcomes.
Together, the growing suite of case studies provides evidence of the value of good design and 'design champions' in the development of projects.
![Bigge Street Apartments, Liverpool – An exemplar for the future of a new and collaborative method of procuring social housing, delivering design quality and ensuring equitable living. Credit: Brett Boardman Photography](/sites/default/files/2024-06/bigge-street-liverpool-1200x800.jpg)
![Blackwattle Apartments, Glebe – A masterwork of thoughtfully crafted material expression, setting a benchmark for affordable housing and for urban apartment buildings generally. Credit: Brett Boardman Photography](/sites/default/files/2023-11/blackwattle-apartments-glebe-1200x800.jpg)
![Boomerang Tower, Sydney Olympic Park – An attractive, shallow-floorplate tower form that capitalises on a highly prominent location to create amenity for residents. Credit: Mike Chorley](/sites/default/files/2023-11/boomerang-tower-sydney-olympic-park-1200x800.jpg)
![The heritage-listed former Lidcombe Hospital site has been converted into an award-winning, master-planned residential precinct, “Botanica”. Credit: Dan Goose](/sites/default/files/2023-11/botanica-residential-development-lidcombe-1200x800.jpg)
![Bourke Street Apartments, Woolloomooloo – The proximity of the freeway drives the planning as the apartments turn away from noise and pollution. Credit: Brett Boardman Photography](/sites/default/files/2023-11/bourke-street-apartments-woolloomooloo-1200x800.jpg)
![The Burcham, Rosebery – The Burcham is notable for the adaptive re-use of the Wrigley’s Chewing Gum Factory, described as ‘well-ventilated and well-lighted’. Credit: Tom Ferguson Photography](/sites/default/files/2023-11/the-burcham-rosebery-1200x800.jpg)
![Central Park is close to the city’s major transport hub and two large universities, on the border of Broadway and Chippendale. Credit: Government Architect NSW](/sites/default/files/2023-11/central-park-master-plan-1200x800.jpg)
![The Cheong House is one of 15 houses in Castlecrag designed by Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin. Credit: Eric Sierins](/sites/default/files/2023-11/cheong-house-castlecrag-1200x800.jpg)
![The Gantry, Camperdown – The Gantry is enriched by retaining the heritage structures along the main street frontage of the project. Credit: Martin Mischkulnig](/sites/default/files/2023-11/the-gantry-camperdown-1200x800.jpg)
![Illume Apartments, Little Bay, Sydney – The Illume apartments enjoy views from the city to Kurnell. Credit: Brett Boardman Photography](/sites/default/files/2023-11/illume-apartments-little-bay-sydney-1200x800.jpg)
![Lumina Apartments, Penrith – Close to transport and services, Lumina represents an inventive interpretation of the master plan vision. Credit: The Guthrie Project](/sites/default/files/2023-11/lumina-apartments-penrith-1200x800.jpg)
![The Mayne Street house is one of many heritage-listed buildings in the historic town of Gulgong. Credit: Government Architect NSW](/sites/default/files/2023-11/mayne-street-residence-gulgong-1200x800.jpg)
![McInerney Pidcock Residence demonstrates how strong sustainability principles can align with heritage requirements. Credit: David Iacono](/sites/default/files/2023-11/mcinerney-pidcock-residence-millers-point-1200x800.jpg)
![Phillip Street, Apartments, St Marys – A high quality and cost-effective, mid-rise social housing apartment that strategically uses passive environmental design and enduring brick materiality, inspired of the local area. Credit: Tom Ferguson Photography](/sites/default/files/2024-06/phillip-street-st-marys-1200x800.jpg)
![The Rochford, Erskineville – The project demonstrates contextual but contemporary architectural design for urban infill. Credit: Brett Boardman Photography](/sites/default/files/2023-11/the-rochford-erskineville-1200x800.jpg)
![Verve Apartments, Newcastle – An extensive roof garden is provided for residents on top of the car park. Credit: Murray McKean](/sites/default/files/2023-11/verve-apartments-newcastle-1200x800.jpg)
![Water’s Edge Apartments, Warners Bay – Generous apartments with high levels of amenity overlooking Lake Macquarie. Credit: Simon Wood Photography](/sites/default/files/2023-11/waters-edge-apartments-warners-bay-1200x800.jpg)
![Watermark Apartments are in a rezoned residential street, across the road from the white sand of Jervis Bay. Credit: Real FX Photography](/sites/default/files/2023-11/watermark-apartments-huskisson-1200x800.jpg)
![Wilam Ngarrang, Apartment Refurbishment, Fitzroy / Ngar-go, Victoria – A retrofit of an existing building that shows how you can achieve affordable housing, good sustainability outcomes and deliver comfort and delight. Credit: Eve Wilson Photography](/sites/default/files/2024-06/wilam-ngarrang-fitzroy-ngar-go-victoria-1200x800_0.jpg)