17 Wighton Street, Margate
Affordable living designed to integrate into community fabric
Location Margate, QLD (Kabi Kabi Country)
Client Private Client
Value N/A
Size 15,100m² GFA
Status Concept Design complete
Project Type Multi-Residential
This affordable housing development at Wighton St, Margate is strategically situated adjacent to the existing District Centre and shopping village. This urban development, only a short walk to the Margate foreshore, is designed to seamlessly integrate into the existing fabric of the community while offering a modern and community-oriented living space.
The units are designed to meet the Social Housing design guidelines and tailored to meet the needs of the residents. The 60 affordable housing units consist of 24 studios, 24 x 1-bed units and 12 x 2-bed units. The ground level features a dedicated community space adjacent to a landscaped entry courtyard, fostering a sense of community engagement and providing residents with a welcoming environment.
Expressive light and shade is achieved through the strategic use of sunshades and carefully curated materials, colours, and finishes enhance the visual appeal of the building.
The Wighton Street building line is set back 1.5m, ensuring a generous pedestrian footpath across the site frontage, enhancing connectivity and promoting walkability. Vehicle access utilizes an existing easement to the western site boundary, minimizing the impact on residential Wighton St and prioritizing the pedestrian experience.
