Oliver Barker

A New Possibility for Housing Commission Towers with an Uncertain Future

A repair and care project designed to breathe new life into Melbourne's forgotten and neglected housing commission towers. A design concept that implements modular and prefabricated techniques allowing for expedited construction all while retaining the residents of these homes on the site and avoiding the displacement of these communities entirely.

Elgin Estate Reimagined - Carlton, Melbourne

Physical Model @ 1:200
Made with 3D printed components and laser cut ply-wood and box board.

Prefabricated Facade Component - Kitchen Extension

A modular and prefabricated floor plate extension designed to improve upon the existing facade while providing more space and new glazing to the respective apartment inside.

Prefabricated Facade Component - Balcony Widening

A modular and prefabricated floor plate extension designed to improve upon the existing facade and balcony spaces while providing a revamped outdoor area and new glazing to the respective apartment inside.

Prefabricated Facade Component - Bedroom Extension

A modular and prefabricated floor plate extension designed to improve upon the existing facade while providing more space and new glazing to the respective apartment inside.

Renovated Typical Floor Plan

The standard floor plate design for both the renovated housing commission towers as well as the adjoining extension apartment buildings. Featuring a reworked interior and the facade extension components in the existing structure while the new additional building creates more apartments on the overall site including dedicated accessible living.

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