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One of our projects - 6 storey office building at Sth Melbourne received the NOD from City of Port Phillip. Congratulations to everyone involved, especially Konrad Bruhn from Contour Planning and Advisory.

Hopefully the government also accepts the fact that private development is also detrimentally affected by the high taxation regime : eg. Stamp duty, land tax, vacant residential land tax, commercial and industry property tax, infrastructure contributions etc ON TOP OF income tax when a developer makes a profit. The above, combined with high construction costs and high interest rates, effectively requires building a higher number of dwellings per suburban block - for development activity to be viable for developers. Especially for a lot of "mum and dad" suburban developers No easy answers, but it IS the government's job to tackle these issues.

Finally! A commonsense change in the Vic planning system. New planning regulations for town houses and low rise residential development up to three storeys announced in Victoria. Should provide certainty about a planning approval if black and white regulations are met. https://lnkd.in/gD2X9uVp It would appear subjective regulations like "neighbourhood character" cannot be relied upon by councils to reject planning applications if other requirements like setbacks, overshadowing, overlooking, room sizes & c are met. Remains to be seen if local councils will play ball or find other ways to slow down development applications.

A Masterful Design in Harmony with Nature 🌺☀️ Our client desired a 4,000 sqm, single-story, interconnected residence on a site with a steep slope and varied contours. Our team needed to create a design that addressed both the client's vision and the natural landscape. Our Solution: 🧗 Harnessing the Slope: The dwelling presents as a single story at the front, with an additional lower level towards the back, seamlessly integrating with the existing contours. 🌳 Centralised Courtyard: The floor plan revolves around a central courtyard, fostering visual connections throughout the living spaces. Wraparound Deck: An external deck unifies the internal areas, offering a cohesive flow from room to room. 🏠 Folding Roof Design: This innovative element serves a dual purpose: —> Breaks Up the Linearity: The folding roof creates a dynamic aesthetic, departing from a traditional flat design. —> Functional Flexibility: Varying ceiling heights are achieved based on room function. For instance, the family room enjoys a soaring ceiling with ample natural light, while bedrooms have a lower profile for a more intimate feel. ⭐️ The result? A stunning home that blends seamlessly with its environment, offering a harmonious living experience for the family. Architects: Manish Pancholi & Tse Ying Ho Want to see more? Check out our project portfolio at: aptarch.net #architecture #customdesign #residential #designthinking #development #property