Set on a prominent triangular site in Mt Lawley, our Lord Street project for a developer client is a five-storey (plus basement) mixed-use development that has been designed to turn constraints into opportunity. The buildings form responds directly to the site and surroundings, culminating in a distinctive curved “nose” that anchors the building as a landmark presence within the streetscape.

At ground level, vibrant commercial tenancies activate the street edge, while above, a collection of refined residences offer a calm retreat from the urban rhythm. Each apartment is designed with liveability at its core and include generous 2.7m ceilings, abundant natural light, and carefully considered cross-ventilation create interiors that feel open, airy, and effortlessly comfortable.

A highly efficient and innovative structural system has been employed to optimise building proportions, allowing an additional level to be sensitively incorporated within the prescribed height limits. The result is a greater number of residences without compromising ceiling heights or spatial quality, delivering both enhanced value and an exceptional living experience.

Centred around a dramatic full-height atrium, the building’s planning is both elegant and highly efficient. This considered layout maximises natural light and ventilation to each residence while streamlining circulation, allowing for a simplified core design without compromising safety or performance. In turn, more of the building footprint is dedicated to living space, outlook, and amenity, enhancing the overall quality of each home.

Expansive private balconies extend the living spaces outward, providing seamless indoor–outdoor connection. Layered façades, incorporating horizontal bands and operable solar louvres, offer both visual depth and environmental performance, enhancing privacy while moderating sunlight throughout the day.

The result is a collection of homes filled with natural light, a sense of space, and convenient connection to both the city and the landscape around them.