Otter Place by Milieu – An Expression of Values
With an emphasis on the value of good design and amenity, Milieu’s ambition to cultivate an everyday culture of design has driven collaborations with respected architects and designers, creating place-specific developments that respectfully engage with context. For the latest project, Otter Place, Milieu partnered with Hassell and long-standing collaborator DesignOffice to consolidate and express principles of inner-suburban liveability.
The architecture of Otter Place responds to the suburban vernacular in scale and form, while turning its head to the city. Hassell has shrouded the podium levels in white glazed bricks in a tender reference to Collingwood’s gritty, post-industrial masonry.
Above, a glazed ‘box’ creates a sleek counterbalance that celebrates the site’s neighbourhood outlook and striking CBD views.
Driven by DesignOffice and Hassell’s expertise in human-centred design, the interiors of Otter Place are cleverly planned to optimise natural light, encourage adaptability and craft an atmosphere of joy and comfort.
A foundation of quality materials – including European oak, linished stainless steel, exposed concrete, stained timber, natural stone and granite – is designed for longevity, inviting occupants to layer and personalise their spaces to suit their individual needs.
COLLINGWOOD, VIC, AUSTRALIA
- ARCHITECTURE: Hassell
- INTERIOR DESIGN: DesignOffice
- DEVELOPMENT: Milieu
- WORDS: Hayley Curnow
- IMAGES COURTESY OF: Milieu
written by : Hayley Curnow
14 Apr 2022
published in : thelocalproject.com.au
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With an emphasis on the value of good design and amenity, Milieu’s ambition to cultivate an everyday culture of design has driven collaborations with respected architects and designers, creating place-specific developments that respectfully engage with context.
