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Avena Willowdale

Case study

Avena allows indoor and outdoor spaces to merge in a convenient yet scenic location. Separate, self-contained living spaces in several homes allow for intergenerational living. Credit: Chloe Snaith Photography. Source: Stockland

Avena lies at the heart of Willowdale community, in the Sydney suburb of Denham Court. Surrounded by scenic hills, it has a unique village feel, while being situated conveniently near shopping, schools and sports facilities. 

DKO master planned the site to provide a medium-density urban development, comprising 200 homes that combine detached, attached rear and frontloaded homes.

As the site has generous open spaces, with riparian lands to the south, and a local park to the immediate west, Avena's homes are designed to allow indoor spaces to expand and merge with outdoor ones.

Avena also incorporates 'Fonzie' apartments in several homes – a separate, self-contained living area above the garage. These are perfect for intergenerational living, while also providing passive surveillance to rear laneways throughout the development.

  1. Project type

    Townhouses

  2. Architect/Designer

    DKO

  3. Location

    • Aboriginal Country: Dharug
    • Suburb: Denham Court
    • LGA: Campbelltown City Council
  4. Development details

    • Developer: Stockland Development Pty Ltd
    • Site area (m2): 65,000
    • Land use zoning: R2 - Low Density Residential
    • Number of storeys: 2
    • Number of homes in new development: 200
    • Number of homes prior to development: 0
    • Total number of car parking spaces: 1 space for 2 beds, 2 spaces for 3+ beds
  5. Year

    Completed 2018