Taking reference from the historic Dunlop factory that once occupied the site through a signature staggered roofline, the architecture's industrial edge is softened with lush foliage that embraces the development's overarching biophilic design principles.
Even as it rises 20 floors high, the building's monochromatic colour palette connects harmoniously with nature, and at ground level commercial spaces, a-grade retail and food and beverage options occupy the street level, ready to draw people within a new, growing and vibrant community.
As though nature has taken over, the native forest rises from the ground level and up through the central spine of the building to the landscaped podium level. From here, balconies with lush green bowl gardens are positioned to continue this green spine up the building to the exclusive rooftop deck, ensuring the connection between park and building is continued right to its very peak
A considered external material selection bridges the gap between The Canopy's industrial past and its enduring heritage as a place of nature that once sat between woodlands and wetlands.
A durable and robust material palette of brick, glass and metal acknowledges the site's factory predecessor. It also acts as a framing structure to carry nature upwards along the building, making a statement about sustainability and stamping a sense of place. Variations between an earthy and monochromatic tonal palette differentiates the two towers, with materiality morphing to reflect the diverse uses within.
Taking reference from the historic Dunlop factory that once occupied the site through a signature staggered roofline, the architecture's industrial edge is softened with lush foliage that embraces the development's overarching biophilic design principles.
Even as it rises 20 floors high, the building's monochromatic colour palette connects harmoniously with nature, and at ground level commercial spaces, a-grade retail and food and beverage options occupy the street level, ready to draw people within a new, growing and vibrant community.
As though nature has taken over, the native forest rises from the ground level and up through the central spine of the building to the landscaped podium level. From here, balconies with lush green bowl gardens are positioned to continue this green spine up the building to the exclusive rooftop deck, ensuring the connection between park and building is continued right to its very peak
A considered external material selection bridges the gap between The Canopy's industrial past and its enduring heritage as a place of nature that once sat between woodlands and wetlands.
A durable and robust material palette of brick, glass and metal acknowledges the site's factory predecessor. It also acts as a framing structure to carry nature upwards along the building, making a statement about sustainability and stamping a sense of place. Variations between an earthy and monochromatic tonal palette differentiates the two towers, with materiality morphing to reflect the diverse uses within.
Ground floor lobby and retail.
Artist's Impression
Johnson Street park.
Artist's Impression
Building facade from Johnson Street park.
Artist's Impression
Building façade, upper level.
Artist's Impression
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