FORM

TYPES OF UNITS
Good design development will
successfully combine form, Number of bedrooms Single aspect apartments have
three closed sides (except for the
the number of storeys (single
STUDY
access and unit types. storey, mezzanine or two-storey)
entrance) and are typically used
with a double-loaded (central)
corridor access arrangement.

OVERALL FORM Placing double aspect (open-

ended) units side by side is a
Terraced housing with common form of arranging
vertical separation individual apartments within a
building.

Corner aspect apartments have

the number of external walls two sides that are exterior walls.
that have views to the outside They can be considered as a
refers to a multi-storey building that is (single aspect, double aspect, or variation of single aspect
apartment with one extra wall
primarily residential and that has individual corner aspect).
opened up.
Apartment building with
residential units (apartments), on all or horizontal separation
TYPE OF ACCESS
most floors. A block apartment type
is usually wider than it is
tall. The apartments are ELEMENTS
arranged off a corridor
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
which can be single, or Building Facade Setbacks
double-loaded.

The tower may have a

base of two or more
floors which can be
arranged as a podium.

Buildings demonstrate a The building responds

The building A courtyard apartment
Individual - apartments having their own
front door which leads directly outdoors. high architectural quality. positively to the immediate
Choosing the most components that building provides the Vertical - apartments are accessed Balconies are one of the context and street
‘sides’ that enclose one
appropriate building shape the overall or more open spaces
directly via a shared lift or stair core. most interesting elements of environment, and the design
Horizontal - apartments are accessed an apartment façade and is informed by the existing or
type. form of the building. (courtyards) on the site. from a shared corridor, which connects have the potential to desired character.
to a lift or stair core. enhance its overall design.
Design the façade to
More detailed design Apartment services and optimise its orientation to Entrance
elements i.e configuration space standards, Safety and the street and to key view.
and layout that further sustainability.
define the appearance of Parking
the building. SITE ANALYSIS

SITE TOPOGRAPHY
NATURAL FEATURES
Locate entries so that they
SUN PENETRATION relate to the existing street
PREVAILING WIND Ensure that the size and
outdoor space and scale of the entrance space
ACCESS car parking is appropriate for the
EXISTING STRUCTURES Car parking associated with building.
Ensure convenient and easy
VIEWS the building is often located in
a basement, or undercroft, access for all (see Universal
Design principles).
REASONING CHALLENGES will help determine the most appropriate form and massing and/or behind other uses
("sleeved") on the ground
Provide enough space to meet the needs of the residents. for an design development. floor, or on levels above the
Plans must show standard sized furniture in all rooms. ground floor.
Configure spaces to exploit principal views and north facing
aspect, and ensure orientation to the street. Universal Design in the context
Ensure a good standard of natural light and ventilation is of architecture, space and design
provided to all habitable spaces. refers to buildings, homes and
Provide adequate storage space for everyday items (e.g. environments that are inherently
cleaning items) and those with occasional use (e.g. suitcases).
Provide spaces for social gathering (both indoors and
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Reduce reliance on artificial lighting.
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