A stately Spanish Mission residence receives a 21st Century makeover through the addition of two apartments with fabulous city and harbour views.
Each apartment has flexible light-filled living zones maximising vistas to the north and to the south.
On the rooftop, a 12.5 meter lap pool becomes the highest pool in Bellevue Hill where one can swim from the Opera House to Bondi Beach!
Published on November 5, 2011 4:08 pm.
Filed under: Apartments, Houses, Interiors Tags: apartment, bellevue hill, interior design
dKO, with MAB Corporation, is developing the New Quay Central Masterplan in Melbourne’s Docklands with a scheme that seeks to transform the existing Waterfront City Precinct into a true waterfront and community destination.
The project will revitalize the existing retail, community and public realm by creating a major public park, residential buildings and an international hotel.
dKO has designed a rich and articulate masterplan that breathes new life into the existing precinct whilst providing strategic connections to Melbourne’s Docklands and afar.
It is anticipated construction will commence in 2012.
Published on September 9, 2011 11:59 am.
Filed under: Apartments, Houses, Mixed Use Tags: apartment, architecture, contemprary, cutting edge, dKO Architecture, docklands apartments, high rise living, interior design, jesse linardi, Koos de Keijzer, masterplan, medium density housing, melbourne apartments, Melbourne architects
A Spanish Mission facade hides a minimalist interior.
Spaces that seamlessly flow from inside to outside have been designed to maximise the million dollar views while also providing a sense of intimacy and of home.
The palette does not intend to challenge the user, but rather encase them lightly. The emphasis on function and the use of natural light aims to create space and openness with a paired back contemporary interior to suit all future occupants. The design intent has created a monochromatic home of smooth surfaces and planes, light and shadow.
Shortlisted in this year’s Interior Design Excellence Awards and voted Room #17 in Australian House & Garden’s Top 50 Rooms for 2011.
Published on September 5, 2011 11:53 am.
Filed under: Apartments, Houses, Interiors Tags: apartment, architecture, bellevue hill, contemporary, dKO Architecture, high end apartment design, interior design
A quiet retreat nestled above the fracas of its inner-urban environment, this apartment acts as a counterpoint to traditional notions of small apartment living.
dKO Interiors has created a warm and open family environment – the primary colour palette of earthy neutrals lends a sense of expansiveness to the space and is accented by pops of vibrant colour designed to draw the eye in to key focal points.
A sensational terrace with clever storage and seating options extends the entertainment zone, creating an enhanced sense of volume and space while taking full advantage of superb views over the city.
Quite simply, a sanctuary to enjoy above the urban whirl below.
Published on September 1, 2011 10:16 am.
Filed under: Apartments, Houses, Interiors Tags: apartment, architecture, contemporary, cutting edge, dKO Architecture, high rise living, interior design, Melbourne architects
The new $300m suburb of Crace in Canberra will provide approx 1500 new homes within a suburb based on location, livability & lifestyle.
dKO’s role is to ensure quality of the architectural expression through the creation of the community style guide as well as the design of a range of attached urban terrace homes and detached suburban precinct homes for Defense Housing Australia. With 7 different floor plans, each home has a distinct character when viewed from the street, providing visual interest.
Using the latest technology and clever urban design, Crace is set to be one of the most environmentally friendly suburbs in Australia, already achieving accreditation from HIA under its GreenSmart program – the first suburb in the ACT to do so.
Published on August 19, 2011 2:57 pm.
Filed under: Apartments, Communities, Houses Tags: apartment, architecture, Canberra apartments, Canberra Housijng, contemporary, cutting edge, David Randerson, dKO Architecture, medium density housing, Sydney Architects
Emerant Lane is a stylish boutique apartment complex in the leafy streets of Lane Cove, NSW.
The apartment building offers a range of quiet, private and beautifully appointed one, two and three bedroom residences.
Designed to set a new benchmark in innovative and practical living, the design delivers spacious, light-filled apartments with beautifully considered interiors.
Offering North-facing layouts and high ceilings the sense of openness is further enhanced by deep balconies that open onto the treetops taking in breathtaking views to the water and city beyond.
Published on August 15, 2011 5:43 pm.
Filed under: Apartments, Houses Tags: apartment, architecture, contemporary, cutting edge, David Randerson, dKO Architecture, Emerant Lane, high rise living, interior design, Lane Cove, medium density housing, Sydney Architects
Designed and built as part of the ACT Land Development Agency’s ‘Own Place’ affordable housing program, this exciting project provides affordable house and land packages for the threshold of $328,000.
With North to the rear, the 2 B/R and 3 B/R terraces enjoy year-round solar amenity. Contemporary ground floor through living promotes cross flow ventilation and appeals to the younger home buyer. dKO’s modern approach showcases colour and pattern, through light weight material, in creating an identity to each home.
Winner of the 2011 Master Builders & Boral Award – ‘Townhouses & Villas’ and ‘Medium Density Housing’ categories.
Published on August 15, 2011 5:40 pm.
Filed under: Apartments, Communities, Houses Tags: apartment, architecture, contemporary, dKO Architecture, interior design, Sydney Architects
Located on Brighton’s ‘Golden Mile’, dKO has designed 18 apartments to embrace the very best of relaxed bayside living – incorporating cross ventilation of fresh air and abundant natural light.
The executive apartments are two storey and consist of 11 x 2 bedroom and 7 x 3 bedroom dwellings. The considered interiors are deliberately pared back to enable residents to introduce their own unique style and aesthetic.
Extensive terraces and verdant courtyards extend sleeping and living precincts, further welcoming the space and light which are so intrinsic to these sophisticated, contemporary residences.
Published on May 31, 2011 5:27 pm.
Filed under: Apartments, Houses Tags: apartment, architecture, contemporary, cutting edge, dKO Architecture, interior design, Koos de Keijzer, Melbourne architects
Newleaf Bonnyrigg breathes new life into the former Housing New South Wales suburb of Bonnyrigg.
Newleaf is a vibrant and growing community of public and private dwellings, designed to be open, family-friendly as well as providing residents with easy access to the many nearby services, schools and recreation facilities.
The build out masterplan produced by dKO delivers approximately 2500 dwellings, ranging from duplex, compact lot, courtyard homes and apartments.
In July 2011 Bonnyrigg was awarded the Masterplanned Development Award by Urban Taskforce Australia.
Published on April 15, 2011 5:46 pm.
Filed under: Apartments, Communities, Houses Tags: apartment, architecture, contemporary, high rise living, medium density housing, Newleaf, Sydney Architects
In addition to the Saujana Resort Residences, dKO has designed five privately-owned villas overlooking the Saujana Golf and Country Club in Kuala Lumpur.
The three level executive residences capture cross-ventilation of fresh air and abundant natural light to zoned living and sleeping precincts. While these are contemporary residences, the design is an interpretation of Modernism in a simple, clean way. Indoor rooms are flooded with unexpected light and help to create a feeling of space and openness. While outdoor rooms further enhance the ‘living in a garden’ thematic, encompassing extensive views over the golf course resort without impacting on resident privacy.
Published on April 15, 2011 5:36 pm.
Filed under: Apartments, Houses Tags: apartment, architecture, dKO Architecture, high rise living, interior design, Koos de Keijzer, Kuala Lumpur apartments
dKO’s brief was to design a purpose-built student accom-modation facility to meet the study, living and social requirements of university students in Melbourne’s CBD. This includes a vibrant living environment for up to 1250 students as well as related communal leisure space and management facilities.
Vital to the design is sympathy with surrounding buildings, in particular the neighbouring 160 year old Welsh Church. The site is subject to a Design Development Overlay which seeks to encourage active frontages at ground level, providing for ease of pedestrian movement.
Published on March 25, 2011 3:52 pm.
Filed under: Apartments, Communities, Houses Tags: apartment, architecture, high rise living, housing, interior design, Koos de Keijzer, medium density housing, Melbourne architects, multi purpose, student accommodation
dKO was commissioned to design this residential tower with associated retail precinct. The tower is broken into 3 distinct sections with varying heights and functions to reduce visual bulk. The articulated facades create a variety of viewer experiences and responds to environmental and urban conditions.
Facade systems respond to solar orientation with varying degrees of opening and privacy. The breakup of eastern facade reduces mass and adds visual interest while the unique corner treatment encourages increased pedestrian permeability.
A recreational centre is linked to a roof-top garden and the design also includes an open courtyard space.
Published on March 1, 2011 10:36 am.
Filed under: Apartments, Houses, Retail Tags: apartment, architecture, high rise living, Koos de Keijzer, medium density housing, Melbourne architects
This mixed use development in Eltham has been designed with a fresh approach to understanding and addressing the site’s surrounding environment and landscape interface, by presenting a collection of houses within an urban parkland.
dKO’s design makes a strong reference to local precedents via a contemporary adaptation of vernacular forms such as the skillion roofs, articulated roofs and facades.
This development, though contemporary in outlook, is deeply rooted within its site context, and is considered to be a strong local precedent for future developments in Eltham.
Construction due to commence 2011.
Published on March 1, 2011 10:18 am.
Filed under: Apartments, Communities, Houses Tags: architecture, contemporary, cutting edge, dKO Architecture, Koos de Keijzer, masterplan
Located in the heart of South Yarra and bounded by Chapel, Malcolm & River Streets, SY21 is a development combining four individual residential buildings comprising 360 apartments, an integrated communal gymnasium and indoor pool facility.
This is a vibrant development that takes full advantage of natural light and views across the Yarra while not impacting on resident privacy. The complex sits confidently within the surrounding high-rise developments in this highly regarded shopping, restaurant & entertainment precinct.
Pops of gregarious external colour further accentuate the vibrancy of this Melbourne development.
Designed while with HPA / Mirvac.
Published on February 15, 2011 9:51 am.
Filed under: Apartments, Houses Tags: apartment, architecture, contemporary, cutting edge, dKO Architecture, groovy apartment, high rise living, Koos de Keijzer, Melbourne architects, SOUTH YARRA APARTMENTS
This 19 storey residential building sits on the high point of St. Leonards Hill in Sydney. 194 design-driven one, two and three bedroom apartments feature considered fixtures and fittings as well as generous open-plan living spaces taking advantage of extensive views across the harbour city.
A large recreational deck is accessible to all residents and the residential tower incorporates a high-end retail precinct on the ground floor.
This project is a true representation of dKO Architecture’s acumen in the combination of contemporary design and commercial smarts in all design solutions.
Designed for Stockland Trust Group with Nettleton Tribe Architects.
Published on December 1, 2010 12:25 pm.
Filed under: Apartments, Houses, Mixed Use, Retail Tags: apartment, architecture, boulevard, contemporary, high rise living, interior design, st kilda road
Melbourne’s premier boulevard – St Kilda Road – lays the ground rules for this iconic residential apartment tower.
Intelligent use of space is a high priority. The end result is architecture which maximizes the functionality of the interior spaces whilst maintaining an engaging enduring aesthetic. A robust play of light on reflective surfaces such as tile, marble and glass is ensured by floor to ceiling windows, taking in views over Albert Park Lake, the city and Botanic Gardens.
Alto further reinforces dKO’s commitment to create projects that reflect the highest quality, style and sensory appeal.
Published on November 20, 2010 12:52 pm.
Filed under: Apartments, Houses, Mixed Use, Retail Tags: apartment, architecture, arts precinct, contemporary, cutting edge, dKO Architecture, high rise living, interior design, Koos de Keijzer, Melbourne architects, premier boulevard, st kilda road
The masterplan for Yarra’s Edge is a unique village style marine neighbourhood of 14.5 hectares in the heart of Melbourne’s Docklands. Stretching 1.5kms along the southern bank of the Yarra between Charles Grimes Bridge and Bolte Bridge, Yarra’s Edge offers an exclusive and tranquil waterfront lifestyle. Stage 1 boasts five stunning residential apartment towers, retail, mixed use and parkland areas. A place where residents can be in the vibrant restaurant, nightlife and theatre district within minutes and then retreat into their own idyllic space to relax and enjoy the view.
Designed whilst with HPA.
Published on November 10, 2010 3:12 pm.
Filed under: Apartments, Communities, Houses, Mixed Use, Retail Tags: architecture, docklands, high rise living, hotel, interior design, marine, masterplan, melbourne, neighbourhood, yarra's edge
This iconic development includes a 42 level residential tower, 10m storey office building and 5 storey serviced apartments on a raised parking and retail podium. The striking tower is the centerpiece of the rejuvenated Docklands precinct.
Victoria Point further reinforces dKO’s commitment to create projects that reflect the highest quality, style and sensory appeal, providing a unique sense of place and occasion. This in turn brings together a combination of functionality and a design intent that is timeless rather than transitory.
Client / Devine
Completed / 2006
Documentation by Buchan Group
Published on November 3, 2010 12:09 pm.
Filed under: Apartments, Houses, Interiors, Mixed Use, Retail Tags: apartment, architecture, cutting edge, Docklands Architecture, high rise living, interior design, Koos de Keijzer, Melbourne architects, yarra's edge
The project brief incorporates urban planning and architectural design of a new integrated community consisting of 110 homes 8kms from the Melbourne CBD.
Essence offers a range of lifestyle options comprising 3 and 4 bedroom family homes, with a superior standard in sustainable residential design, value and a considered fitout. Extensive landscaping creates a living in a village feel while providing privacy – important in a medium density development.
Amenity is further enhanced by the prevalence of restaurants, cafes, shopping, schools, public transport, community and recreation facilities – all accessed via the walking trails of the Maribyrnong River.
Published on October 29, 2010 11:43 am.
Filed under: Apartments, Communities, Houses Tags: apartment, architecture, contemporary, dKO Architecture, essence at maidstone, high density housing, maidstone, medium density housing, Melbourne architects
This heritage listed building was refurbished and retrofitted to accommodate 70 apartments. With a mix of 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms, it was marketed to cater for the increasing demand on student accommodation in Adelaide. Function shared equal billing with form in this instance and careful consideration was given to natural light, internal traffic areas and noise control to achieve the right balance between community and privacy. The result is an environment which encourages vibrant student interaction while accommodating quiet study areas as well as contemporary functional living quarters.
Client / Brico
Winner of the 2006 Laminex Design Award
Published on October 29, 2010 11:41 am.
Filed under: Apartments, Communities, Interiors Tags: adelaide university, apartment, architecture, dKO Architecture, Melbourne architects, student accommodation, university accommodation
An iconic building on Melbourne’s premier boulevard, this prestigious luxury residential development won the 2003 AIA Award for Medium Density Residential.
With its signature podium bluestone treatment and grand curved facades of tinted glass, the stunning modern twin-towered complex comprises four distinct living precincts including 237 apartments and townhouses. Individual apartments are designed to take advantage of extensive views; considered fixtures and fittings.
This is an important building in an equally important arts, parks and business precinct of Melbourne.
Completed / 2003
Designed while with HPA / Mirvac.
Published on September 10, 2010 1:00 pm.
Filed under: Apartments, Houses, Mixed Use Tags: apartment, architecture, cutting edge, high rise living, Luxurious Melbourne Apartments, Melbourne architects, St Kilda Road Architecture
