The Local Project
October 2022
by Bronwyn Marshall
Heyington challenges the typical narrative that dense apartment living is a compromise. Together with Sterling Global, Carr brings an elevated sensibility to their generously designed homes, creating shared living with a heightened luxury that rivals any standalone residence.
Immersed within one of Melbourne’s most sought-after postcodes – with the amenities and schools to match – Heyington reflects that change is afoot. While the area is known for its grand homes and expansive sites, the composition of 12 well-considered medium density homes reflects a pivot in the market. Moving away from the high levels of maintenance and obligations of a larger property, these homes exemplify ‘lock and leave’
convenience without compromise.
Offering the freedom that has long been associated with apartment living in Paris, New York and Hong Kong, Heyington proposes itself as the best of both worlds.
Characteristic of Carr’s work, a timelessness in both form and materiality is driven, executed and delivered with precision. Connection to the area and its historical elements is exemplified in the building’s exterior limestone cladding, echoing the classicism of some of its neighbours, while the clean lines and linear rhythm of the façade offer a refreshing take on modernism in the process.
Although more compact than a traditional home, the apartments are generous in many ways. Each includes three bedrooms and, spread over four levels, has extensive glass that increases access to natural light and a feeling of openness. The absence of fussy decoration and ornamentation allows for personalisation by the owners and a longevity as the home ages over time.
Connection to the area and its historical elements is exemplified in the building’s exterior limestone cladding, echoing the classicism of some of its neighbours, while the clean lines and linear rhythm of the façade offer a refreshing take on modernism.
Designed in collaboration with Acre, the surrounding landscaping buffers and simultaneously connects Heyington to the surrounding area. Different to a traditional single-residence garden, the expression of nature is centrally controlled and managed to enable connection without the levels of maintenance normally required.
Cementing apartment living as a viable, even enviable choice, there’s a cosmopolitan reference to how these homes coalesce. Offering the freedom that has long been associated with apartment living in Paris, New York and Hong Kong, Heyington proposes itself as the best of both worlds.