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I'm really drawn to challenges and see them as stepping stones in my path through architecture. I think of architecture as this endless puzzle, and I love all its details. I’m always exploring different spaces, noticing how they connect with the people who use them. That kind of hands-on experience inspires me and pushes me to think outside the box with my designs. I try to pull ideas from all kinds of environments to create spaces that feel both functional and beautiful. Honestly, challenges just keep things interesting for me.

Sophie Wickens

Horizon Kellyville

PROJECT

 


All proposed elements are aligned within the challenge cup guide lines to “Create an innovative project design using prefabrication and modular offsite construction techniques, inspired by Industry 4.0 advancements in the construction sector” specified on page 4. Through the redevelopment of a local inner-urban site spanning 1000 sqm to 3000 sqm, the proposed construction of a multifunctional building in North Kellyville aligns seamlessly with the design brief. This medium-rise accommodation structure, spanning between 3 to 6 storeys, integrates intergenerational shared community health services, emphasising inclusivity, where the residential element caters to diverse household formations, incorporating senior living/ageing in place facilities. 


The proposed construction of a multifunctional building in North Kellyville suggests enhancement of the community's vitality and well-being. With a comprehensive approach that plans to integrate healthcare services, senior living accommodations, and housing options, this development promises to address the diverse needs of future residents while fostering a sense of cohesion and connection within the neighbourhood. Against the backdrop of North Kellyville's rapidly growing development and demographic shifts, this project is planned to shape the landscape of the community for generations to come, by combining essential services, promoting social interaction, and prioritising environmental sustainability. The project promotes connectivity with shared education and health services, multiple access points, and optional on-site parking. Essential services are discreetly underground for uninterrupted functionality, fostering inclusive communities. 


A poster for a project called the hillside residences.