Cera Stribley-designed Brighton apartments Boxshall launched

The latest high-end apartment development has been designed with neo-classical bayside architecture at its heart.

Renowned local architecture firm Cera Stribley put together the plans for Boxshall, named after its location at 28-30 Boxshall Street, within the prestigious Middle Crescent precinct near parklands and the Old Town Hall.

Developer Jacmax, led by Trent Skurrie, called in prominent landscapers Myles Baldwin Design, and international interior designer Studio Piet Boon, to help in the design of the three-level project of just 15 three-bedroom apartments.

Cera Stribley drew inspiration from the peaceful, tree-lined neighbourhood that epitomises the coveted and balanced Brighton lifestyle, with Church Street just a short walk away as well as the historic baths, bathing boxes, yacht club, golf course and surrounding gardens.

Cera Stribley Co-Founder and Managing Principal, Dom Cerantonio, said the Boxshall Street site allowed them to unlock a number of key features which resulted in the striking design.

“We made great use of the site’s vastness, elevation and north-facing light through the dynamic typology inspired by coastal rhythms and classical proportions,” Cerantonio said.

“Rectilinear lines and solid forms reference public architecture and convey a sense of authority, while principles from classical architecture are elevated with contemporary details. This established architectural language allows the proposed building to sit comfortably in its streetscape, while the contemporary detailing denotes a level of modern refinement which finds itself at home in the discerning neighbourhood.”

The built form is wrapped in lush landscaping by Myles Baldwin Design, whose signature tonal and layered green planting creates a biophilic effect while Cera Stribley’s material palette is warm, natural and minimal to forge an enduring connection with the building’s context and works in synergy with the landscaping to offer green outlooks at every turn.

Studio Piet Boon also drew inspiration from the balanced Brighton lifestyle, bringing its Dutch design ethos to Boxshall, creating authentic, modern and understated opulence to their interior compositions.

Boxshall speaks to the classically styled architecture found throughout Brighton and immediate surrounding suburbs with European, Victorian, English and French styles all sharing common design elements of symmetry, strong rectilinear lines and simple volumes that directly reference public architecture and convey a sense of authority.

The project is currently under construction, with an estimated completion date yet to be set.