bangalay residences
Queenscliff NSW
Bangalay Residences is a coastal development on a narrow infill site, positioned between two four-storey brick apartments and backed by another set of apartments. The site’s restrictive nature, the presence of a mature Bangalay tree, and the scale and proximity of neighboring buildings inspired a compact and intensely site-responsive design. Balancing internal planning requirements with external urban constraints created a dynamic interaction between volumetric spaces and the building's exterior.
To maximise space and light, the facade design cleverly negotiates internal and external experiences. Splayed internal windows carve into the building to create view opportunities, specially arranged windows maintain privacy between adjacent buildings, and unique sliding screens articulate both the street-facing and rear facades. The design draws inspiration from its coastal surroundings, with angular motifs mimicking an unbroken wave, layered sliding screens resembling waves rolling to shore, and the use of concrete and stone reflecting the durability of seaside rock formations. Gold metal accents capture the brightness of the sun, while sand-colored bricks pay homage to the beach and the neighboring brick buildings.
Bangalay Residences houses three spacious apartments, each featuring three large bedrooms, a master suite, a media room with library, and an open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area that opens to an outdoor entertainment space.
Photography by Simon Whitbread