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Avia and Sana Altrove

Case study

Group GSA designed the Avia and Sana collection of townhomes and terraces. As a site with 2 main road frontage, there are 2 distinct design intents. The homes fronting Aerodrome Drive, a sub-arterial road, are designed with a more urban character, while those fronting Overly Crescent face a park and tie into that aspect. 

The site presented challenges, having a 10m fall across the site. Retaining walls are cleverly located to maximise the usability of each townhome's space.

These stages also incorporate strata apartments over garages in the rear laneway – a clever solution to introduce more housing choice and a more affordable product into the community. The apartments have the added benefit of providing added passive surveillance to the rear laneway, making the development more secure.

Project type

Townhouses

Architect/Designer

Group GSA

Location

  • Aboriginal Country: Dharug
  • Suburb: Schofields
  • LGA: Blacktown City Council

Development details

  • Developer: Stockland
  • Site area (m2): 17,096
  • Land use zoning: R3 - Medium Density Residential
  • Number of storeys: 2
  • Number of homes in new development: 58
  • Number of homes prior to development: 0
  • Total number of car parking spaces: 0

Year

Completed 2018