34 PROJECT REPORT


MATERIALS & AESTHETIC


Audley tends to follow a similar design approach across their projects, centering on a traditional aesthetic. The buildings are finished with a mixture of brick facade and black non-combustible weatherboard cladding plus pitched clay tile roofs. “It’s very traditional but really high quality from a retirement village point of view,” O’Hare says. “The roof has a 60 degree pitch so it’s almost like a chalet aesthetic.” The external walkways around the first floor feature ornate metal detailing, and balconies are finished with a black metal balustrade. Some of the taller blocks feature apartments within the roof structure, which have inset balconies also finished with a metal balustrade. Within the brick itself are some darker patterns which create further visual interest. Patio doors lead out from each apartment to either a balcony or on the ground floor or a veranda.


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safety and security was a top priority. The apartments are fitted with active fire and intruder alarm systems, all of which are connected to a central monitoring system. Each of the five blocks also features its own security system in order to access the building. The entire village is monitored via CCTV, with Audley staff on hand 24/7. Each apartment also features an emergency call system. “Although it’s quite easy to use, it’s high tech,” says O’Hare. Despite the potential benefits of modern methods of construction, O’Hare explains that as part of the aim of creating a traditional ‘village’ feel, they opted for more traditional construction methods. “Even though we’re using modern building products, to get the aesthetic that’s required we stick to a brick/block built structure with a timber truss, slate roof,” he says. “It gives a more traditional aesthetic, as opposed to maybe a more stark, commercialtype finish.


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