Allen Jack+Cottier – The Interiors Addict

Redevelopment of Wrigley’s Gum factory to create stylish flats

With one foot firmly planted in the past and the other, way ahead of its time, The Burcham residential development in Rosebery is challenging conventions with its environmental approach and cutting edge design — courtesy of developer, Stable Group.

The Burcham in part, is a redevelopment of Rosebery’s 1918 Wrigley’s Gum factory and the name is borrowed from the original building’s architect John Burcham Clamp. The heritage-listed building is an outstanding piece of Chicago-esque architecture with a strong industrial design, which retains part of the existing structure coupled with two new residential buildings.

Featuring one, two and three bedroom apartments, architects Allen Jack+Cottier have created beautifully appointed residences that fuse modern finishes with original features. Industrial influenced interiors create large living spaces, with kitchen, dining and lounge rooms seamlessly blended. Magnificent high ceilings and combination of beautiful polished concrete, lush carpet and timber floors add character to the grand, naturally light-filled interiors. Kitchens feature beautiful composite stone island benches, Miele appliances and clever storage options to cut down on clutter. Bathrooms are tranquil and calming, designed for luxurious relaxing.

Ground floor apartments feature green outlooks, many with their own gardens or courtyards, while those looking inward look out onto the beautiful Wrigley Common created by Jamie Durie. And let’s not forget the beautiful rooftop area, which features an outdoor cinema, BBQ areas and garden!

The Burcham shines for its innovative approach to sustainable living. Highly efficient LED lighting throughout uses at least 75% less energy and lasts 25 times longer than standard incandescent lighting. Each apartment features Smart Meter technology to help residents understand and manage their gas, electricity and water consumption. And a large Photovaltic Solar System will also generate a significant amount of clean electricity for the base building whilst also producing up to 50% of the average apartment’s hot water needs in a year.

Add keyless biometric access systems, an embedded energy network, electric car charging bays, hydronic heating and number plate recognition technology (no more need to be buzzed into the car park) and you have a blueprint for tomorrow’s smart living. Leading sustainable initiatives, reducing outgoings and energy costs – certainly the way of the future.

If you’re part environmentalist, part futurist, part history buff, or just looking for quality with a distinctive edge, then look no further. The Burcham is a unique development, setting itself apart, offering the best of every world.

The Burcham will launch to the public this month with construction due to commence December 2015. Completion is expected in mid 2017.

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Women in Architecture: a free Sydney event

The University of Sydney in collaboration with Parlour Inc will host a panel of four powerhouse women architects for a robust debate on changes needed in architecture to create a more equitable and sustainable profession in the future.

PANEL PHOTOS hi res — Top to bottom, L-R: Stephanie Smith, Rachel Neeson, Camilla Block and Imogen Howe

The panel will be facilitated by Parlour editor and co-founder Justine Clark at University of Sydney’s Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning, on Wednesday 5 August, and features Sydney architects Stephanie Smith (Lend Lease), Rachel Neeson (Neeson Murcutt Architects), Camilla Block (Durbach Block Jaggers) and Imogen Howe (Allen Jack+Cottier).

Dr Naomi Stead and Justine Clark of Parlour, a not-for-profit organisation with gender equity in architecture at the centre of its cause.

“The architecture industry finds itself beleaguered in the current market – disempowered, marginalised and subject to pressures that make it difficult for architects to stay afloat,” explains Dr Naomi Stead, Parlour co-founder. “In this context, gender equity might seem like a minor concern. But we would argue the opposite. Making sure you have the best and brightest people in your workforce, fulfilling their full potential, is absolutely central to the sustainability and viability of the profession.”

All architecture graduates of the University of Sydney, the panel of speakers collectively have extensive experience working for large Australian and international architects, infrastructure companies and running their own practices over the last three decades. The panel will speculate on different roles women might play moving towards a more equitable and robust profession.