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Bankstown Gardens is a 9 storey signature apartment development consisting of 54 units, landscaped garden setting. The site is close to Bankstown CBD, so it is on the door step of schools, restaurants and shops as well as bus, railway and transport facilities.The massing presents a flat plane that reinforces the streetscape. The building is located on a prominent corner. The building is curved at the corner to reinforce the corner and present as a gateway in the streetscape. Ventilation shafts are used to improve natural ventilation. These create vertical breaks in the massing reducing the apparent length of the facade.
Courtesy of Tony Owen Partners
The dynamic design utilises a framework of sun control fins to create an exciting frieze on the facade. The diagonal geometry articulates the facade whilst allowing for large expanses of glazing. The transparency of this material is juxtaposed with the lightness of the white screens to create a vibrant and light facade. The frieze of solar fins is attached to provide shade for units. These screens create a patterning which is attractive to activate and add detail to the facade. This distinctive modern design sets it apart from its neighbors to create a distinctive and elegant address.The building has been conceived with an emphasis on environmentally sustainable design. Ventilation shafts are used on the facade to improve natural ventilation. All of the units are corne...