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Gentry

Case study

A unique history and plenty of space for hobbies and storage set the Gentry apart from other residential buildings in this inner-city neighbourhood. Credit: Martin Mischkulnig. Source: SJB Architects

The Gentry is a community of terraces united by a patchwork of 5 existing brick warehouses. The previous tenants, a ballet shoemaker and a mechanics’ workshop, lend a unique history to the site.

The project is 4 storeys made up of 37 homes. There is a carpark and a wine cellar in the basement, as well as plenty of storage space for hobbies, bikes, kayaks, workbenches and the like. On the rooftop, terraces include entertaining areas, green space, and a spa area with a view across tree-lined courtyards and the surrounding neighbourhood.

The exterior facade has unique entry details for each terrace, adding personality to William Street and William Lane. Inspired by the suburb’s style, honed porcelain brickwork with clean lines has been chosen to stand out from the existing brown brick buildings on the street.

  1. Project type

    Mid-rise apartment (3 to 6 storeys)

  2. Architect/Designer

    SJB Architecture

  3. Location

    • Aboriginal Country: Gadigal
    • Suburb: Alexandria
    • LGA: City of Sydney
  4. Development details

    • Developer: Thirdi Group
    • Site area (m2): 3,553
    • Land use zoning: R3 - Medium Density Residential
    • Number of storeys: 3
    • Number of homes in new development: 37
    • Number of homes prior to development: 4
    • Total number of car parking spaces: 37
  5. Year

    Completed 2020