Sense of community created for medium density housing residents

May saw the completion of the landscaping for Melrose Park aged housing development. WAX Design in conjunction with Energy Architecture looked to provide a design solution that created a sense of community, engagement and pride for the residents of this medium density SA Housing development.
Open semi private courtyards, shaded seating alcoves and communal areas offer the individual an opportunity to pause, converse and interact.
A native, low maintenance garden with an organic materials palate provides a durable and enduring landscape which links through to the mixed use car park and pedestrian access, bounded by swales and rain water storage.