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
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
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As part of Melbourne’s 2011 State of Design Festival, designers were invited to submit concepts that improved the pedestrian experience and increased activity on the northern side of Collins Street Bridge. The brief was to provide an installation that looked beautiful and encouraged active participation.
dKO submitted two designs – both of which were shortlisted – with our entry ‘Re-tuned’ awarded 2nd Prize.
‘Re-tuned’ reinvented the bridge as a musical instrument with pedestrians actively engaged in “playing” the bridge, discovering its hidden song by striking the individual discs with a light-weight timber baton which brought forth a range of octaves along its length.
More details at: State of Design
Published on May 9, 2011 3:39 pm.
Filed under: Communities, Company Info, Houses, Interiors Tags: Collins Street Bridge, cutting edge, dKO Architecture, Re-tuned, State of Design Festival, Steven Swain
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
dKO was commissioned to design the student library and associated facilities at St Joseph’s Primary School in Collingwood. With the modern day library, the task is to create spaces that meet the challenges brought about by ever-changing technology as well as providing for a dynamic and diverse age group within the primary school learning spectrum. Quality of light, an intelligent use of space and the management of internal traffic areas and noise control are addressed.
dKO’s design has delivered an environment which encourages vibrant student interaction while accommodating quiet study areas plus considered and abundant storage options.
We have delivered a beautiful, effective library which we believe will be a source of pride for the entire school community.
Published on March 30, 2011 11:15 am.
Filed under: Communities Tags: architecture, contemporary, dKO Architecture, Koos de Keijzer, school architecture, St Joseph's Primary
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
The VCC’s Beaumont Centre in Auckland is a flourishing centre for worship as well as a successful venue for community events in this vibrant New Zealand city.
dKO has been commissioned to design a new administration building, terrace areas and a 3 level carpark as well as reinvigorate the multi-purpose room & related amenities areas in the existing auditorium.
A distinctive feature of the new centre will be the decorative perforated aluminium screen to the north facade as well as zinc cladding to the top level over a glass and hebel base – routed with a pattern replicating the strata lines in the surrounding cliffs.
Published on March 25, 2011 3:44 pm.
Filed under: Communities, Houses, Mixed Use Tags: architecture, Beaumont Centre, community precinct, dKO Architecture, Koos de Keijzer, New Zealand architecture
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
The Saujana Resort Residences are situated within the grounds of Kuala Lumpur’s prestigious Saujana Golf and Country Club.
The initial stage has 31 exclusive residences and lies within an overall masterplan containing 24.5 hectares within the golf resort. Working with the natural topography of the land and existing vegetation, dKO has created a comfortable walkable environment with community landscaped areas overlooking the resort.
Cross-ventilation of fresh air and abundant natural light are key features of the residences together with the generous covered outdoor rooms, designed to connect seamlessly with main living zones and expand the entertainment space during frequent social gatherings.
Published on March 1, 2011 10:13 am.
Filed under: Communities, Houses, Resorts Tags: architecture, contemporary, cutting edge, dKO Architecture, Koos de Keijzer, kuala lumpur, saujana
Located less than 20km from the Melbourne CBD this 30+ acre site is a combination of small brown and green field development. It is well serviced by Melbourne’s public transport service with trams and buses within walkable distances. Situated within an established neighbourhood with undulating land, most dwellings enjoy view lines towards the Dandenong Ranges to the east.
Numerous designed housing products are used to create a contemporary urban environment within this complex setting. The masterplan provides for a potential yield of around 340+ dwellings incorporated into generously landscaped areas.
Published on January 28, 2011 10:56 am.
Filed under: Communities, Houses Tags: architecture, contemporary, estate, Forest Hill, Forest Ridge, Koos de Keijzer, masterplan, medium density housing, Melbourne architects
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
Located in a lush, natural setting with breathtaking views, this unique development is just 10 minutes west of the beaches of Burleigh Heads, Queensland.
dKO designed a series of residences which embrace the true nature of indoor/outdoor living while meeting the challenges of the QLD climate. Solar orientation and cross ventilation are maximized throughout the designs; natural timbers, stone and glass are dominant and provide welcome modernisation of the archetypal Queenslander.
This is a masterplan which respects the environment and the resident; the design intent is conceived to ensure sustainability and longevity have equal footing.
Client / Stockland
Published on November 3, 2010 12:18 pm.
Filed under: Communities, Houses Tags: architecture, interior design, Koos de Keijzer, Observatory, Queensland Architecture
Modular or pre-fabricated construction is an environmentally reasonable choice for the construction industry designed specifically to suit any tailor-made setting. With its strength features re-usability, less site interference and waste, efficiency in material management, completed ventilation system and quicker build times compared to site-built construction.
With our growing population and the need to increase building sustainability, dKO is committed to further exploring modular housing solutions that are design led, value driven and environmentally responsible. Furthermore, dKO believes that modular housing should not only include a quicker construction time but it should also be affordable, flexible and highly adaptable.
Published on November 3, 2010 11:47 am.
Filed under: Communities, Houses Tags: architecture, contemporary, interior design, kit homes, Koos de Keijzer, Melbourne architects, Modular Housing, Pre-fab construction
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
48 integrated homes designed around a park front setting ensure harmonious comfortable living with the natural surrounds. The masterplan development creates a central east-west, top to bottom green spine down the site placing the homes on a parkscape rather than a streetscape, giving the development a sense of place and character.
The park front houses which run east-west across the site are rear loaded to maximise frontage to the park; while garages are fitted with studio tops. Courtyard spaces function as true indoor/outdoor rooms with an emphasis on integrating the plan with the landscape.
Awarded UDIA Best Residential Development NSW 2005.
Published on October 15, 2010 3:18 pm.
Filed under: Communities, Houses Tags: estate, housing, masterplan, outlook
When complete, Aurora will comprise up to 8,500 homes for an anticipated population of 25,000, making it the largest community established by VicUrban. dKO has developed the masterplan and built form controls with a select group of builders to produce a variety of housing typologies – from higher density homes and apartments to larger blocks.
Aurora is based around the principles of ecologically and environmentally sustainable development. dKO’s role was to develop and reshape the masterplan, introducing new and innovative housing types to create a community that is capable of achieving 6 star rated housing with efficient land use.
Published on September 10, 2010 4:17 pm.
Filed under: Communities, Houses Tags: apartment, architecture, cutting edge, dKO Architecture, masterplan, medium density housing, vicurban
