Leading the way for the next era of sustainable homes + design

Leading the way for the next era of sustainable homes + design
Committed to the well-being of people + planet

Our latest project Brunswick Established, designed in partnership with esteemed architects Six Degrees, is quickly establishing itself as one of the most groundbreaking concepts in property design with its commitment to the well-being of people and planet.

Set within one of Melbourne’s most desirable neighbourhoods, Brunswick Established is a limited collection of 23 sustainable heritage townhomes, and the first heritage townhome community for circular living in Brunswick.

We recently sat down with Six Degrees Director Peter Malatt and Associate Architect Amy Hall to explore the unique design attributes and what makes this project so special.

“The buildings are inspired by the work of Robin Boyd in the 1960s, using simple materials such as recycled brick, white painted brick and metal. We were also interested in London Mews, two-storey buildings which once housed carriages and horses and now form a lively community of housing,” explains Peter.

“The decision to reuse the bricks and timber from the site is not only an aesthetic choice but has a deeper meaning, a resourcefulness that carries memory and the character of history.”

Up to 80 per cent of the original brick heritage building facade will remain, with the new townhomes designed to sit behind this existing facade. The design will also seek to reuse original timber from the warehouse ceiling to create bold features that tell a story.

“We have an industry-wide responsibility to reduce energy and materials used in construction, which is one of the largest carbon users and contributors to landfill waste. It is essential to reduce, reuse and avoid the creation of waste as much as possible,” says Peter.

In addition to being a site rich in heritage, Brunswick Established has also been designed to be ‘future-proofed’ and ‘multi-generational’.

“The approach is to celebrate the heritage qualities of the site to make sure they are protected into the future. The homes are built to last and are suitable for a range of different lifestyles and families via adaptable and flexible floorplans. There are a variety of options to turn parts of the homes into an office, a studio, a playroom, a gym and more,” explains Amy.

“The approach is to celebrate the heritage qualities of the site to make sure they are protected into the future. The homes are built to last and are suitable for a range of different lifestyles and families via adaptable and flexible floorplans.”

Adelene Teh, Beulah Executive Director, said, “Six Degrees has an innate ability to truly embrace each site and this is evident in their approach to Brunswick Established, having surveyed the neighbourhood, explored the history of the site and produced a distinct yet very naturally aligned addition to the streetscape.”

In celebration of this unique project, we hosted an exclusive one-night-only event: Wine & Design – In Conversation with Six Degrees. It was truly a special evening as we engaged in intimate and insightful conversations with Founding Director, Peter Malatt, and Lead Project Architect, Amy Hall. Together, we delved into their creative process and explored the future of sustainable design, architecture, and living. Discover the highlights from our inspiring event here.