First look: Lowe Living's latest Hampton apartment development revealed
Bayside specialists Lowe Living is continuing to pad out its new apartment pipeline.
Lowe Living, led by Tim and Emma Lowe, has filed $17 million plans to the Bayside Council for a new Cera Stribley designed development on a 2,730 sqm block at 31-35 Alicia Street in Hampton East, near Linacre Private Hospital and closer to the sand at Sandringham than Hampton.
The development will home 32 two and three-bedroom apartments and is the latest in a long line of Bayside projects for the Sandringham-based developer.
They're is currently selling two other Hampton developments, Oceano on Ocean Street and Hampton Hill on Hampton Street, while they have other active developments in Sandringham, South Melbourne, Parkdale and Armadale.
Always targeting the owner-occupier, typically the downsizer, the new plans are for a three-level building which presents as a two-level podium with a recessed third level to Alicia Street.
Cera Stribley said in the documents submitted to council that their architectural vision is a contemporary reinterpretation of the Californian bungalow, a typology that is a hallmark of Hampton's heritage.
"By borrowing, abstracting and reinterpreting elements of this quintessential style - such as strong datum lines, articulated columns, exposed structures, and roof tiles - out design achieves a balance between modernity and familiarity," Cera Stribley noted in their Architectural Design Statement.
"This approach ensures that the development is not only visually appealing but also contextually sensitive, resonating with Hampton's existing architectural landscape."
There will be 14 two-bed apartments and 18 three-bed apartments on offer, serviced by 61 parking spacesand 10 bicycle spaces.
The upper level of the building is characterised by exposed structural elements, fenestrations, and large balconies to enhance the depth of the façade, contributing to a balanced and subtle architectural expression.
The podium level is designed with inspiration from the Californian bungalow architectural style, featuring brick materiality to evoke warmth while the modern interpretations of articulated columns create a rhythmic street presence.
A communal lounge and external terrace will be located near the building's entry.
