Extensive sun shading on each façade – which can, in some cases, be operated by residents – responds to the variable impact of the sun. Given the site’s tropical climate, the decision was made to use passive cooling techniques such as extensive shading, open-sided and open-ended circulation corridors and attention to cross ventilation. Additionally, the use of low maintenance, highly resilient building materials served the client’s long-term maintenance objectives for the site. The decision was made early on to work with standard building methodologies, which allowed greater investment into creating spaces for tenants to interact with each other. NRA utilised her services to ensure the development was functional for both aged and potentially disabled residents, which greatly benefited the final design outcome. To ensure the wellbeing of its residents, RSL (Queensland Branch) engaged an occupational therapist as part of the consultant team. The edges of the site have been left permeable, providing multiple opportunities for the residents to move freely into public areas, enhancing their sense of personal autonomy. The scheme deliberately avoids being perceived as a ‘gated community’. Screens and carefully oriented balconies help break up the visual mass of the development’s eastern side and scale it with its immediate neighbours. The re-developed site is significantly higher in density than it was previously. The buildings are threaded with open-sided pathways, with spaces suitable for social interactions among residents scattered throughout. Noel Robinson Architects (NRA) therefore designed the development to retain features that were familiar in that context, such as the extensive use of timber finishes, elevated verandas and an ever-present connection to landscape. Located in the suburb of Manunda, Cairns, it is a medium density residential development comprising 56 new and 18 refurbished apartments across five buildings and is complemented by communal social spaces and facilities and extensive gardens.Īlthough the development needed to achieve higher residential density, most of the residents came from low-density housing. ‘RSL Warhaven’ is purpose-built accommodation for ex-service people and their families of all ages. “It is past its use-by date and, rather than giving it a quick-fix renovation, we have taken the decision to develop a highly attractive, and highly functional community living space which will provide an unprecedented quality of life to those who currently live there,” he said.2018 Queensland Architecture Awards: Far North Queensland Regional Commendation: Residential Architecture- Multiple Housing RSL chief executive Luke Traini said, in its current state, Warhaven was not at a standard reflective of what veterans deserved. Wholly-funded by the RSL, the development will include 57 new units added to the 19 existing units, which will also be refurbished. Hansen Yuncken site manager Steven Hay said work stopped immediately and specialist navy crews removed and detonated the ordinance safely at Redlynch.īut he said everything had been smooth sailing at the site since. RSL Far Northern District president Peter Sterling said the Warhaven site at Manunda had a rich history with origins as a barracks for American servicemen in World War II.Īnd a relic from its past was quite literally dug up as construction began when a live mortar bomb was unearthed by workers. The project – which is understood to be the largest single residential construction project under way in the city – kicked off in November and is expected to welcome residents early next year. MORE than 50 new resort-style units are being constructed for Cairns veterans as part of a sprawling $18 million RSL development.
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