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SILKWOOD, SURRY HILLS, SYDNEY, NSW, Australia
Photographs © Shannon McGrath

Completion Date: 2006
Use: Mixed Use
Client: Teachers Federation Health
Cost: $26m
Site Area: 1,500 sqm
Gross Floor Area: 6,100 sqm

SILKWOOD is located on the fringe of the city occupying a disused triangular
parcel of land. A mixed-use brief with a residential, commercial and auditorium
programme has permitted the development of a building with several identities.

The auditorium, which occupies a former lane way provides an appropriate
separation to the neighbouring building. The commercial spaces occupy
the lower levels and assist in creating a base. Sculptural skylight elements
project into the courtyard above and further enhance the amenity gained
from a clear span floor plate.

Located over the commercial spaces the apartments take on a courtyard
typology. With a mix of single and double storey apartments the majority
are able to be north facing, cross ventilated and have multiple aspects.
Materials selected have been considered in response to the existing context.
At street level tactile materials including timber, stone, masonry, glazed
brick, corten and galvanized steel are used maintaining the variety found
in the adjoining buildings. On the upper levels a more robust palette
is used, predominantly precast concrete with metal cladding to highlight
the corner box and top floor mezzanine apartments.

Silkwood has 48 apartments, a 400 seat auditorium, commercial and retail
tenancies.

Silkwood Apartments photos from Turner + Associates 111207 & 020108
Winner of RAIA NSW Chapter Award 2007 for housing : Silkwood Apartments
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