MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL BLOCKS

MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL BLOCKS

Tatjana Medvedev

Tatjana Medvedev

Dec 17, 2023 · 2 min read

Medium Density residential blocks, research of more effective design principals of urban-dwelling development. Fisherman’s Bend Port Melbourne, Australian Infill Development has several suitable land parcels applicable to this principle.

This research considers how strategies in city design overseas can have practical applications in the Australian context, emphasising the economic use of space and preservation of natural resources.

Mixed-use residential development

The medium-density mixed-use residential building block solution is organized around a central courtyard with playgrounds and landscape while catering for half an underground half above-ground garage. The block is surrounded by 4 and 6 stories of mixed-use buildings with commercial, retail, services or business on the ground floor and 368 apartments on the upper stories.

Under the central courtyard is the garage for 288 cars. Over the garage, 1,2 m raised, is the open space with playgrounds for children, including active and passive recreation for the residents. The raised playground and surrounding area is landscaped and can include small parcels for communal gardens.

Medium-density precinct design principals

Medium-density development principles are not entirely clear, and their description in Wikipedia needs improvement.

Tatjana Medvedev presented Medium Density research papers at the ICTC conference.

BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. Winkelstein M, (2009) Transforming the big box into a livable environment, Reburbia, A
Suburban Design Competition (B3 Architects)
2. Barnett G,( 2007) Urban Resilience, Research prospectus, CSIRO
3. Coupland A,(1997) Reclaiming the City – Mixed-Use Dev., University of Westminster, London

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