The Arbour Boutique Apartments
In the realm of architecture and engineering, creativity knows no bounds, as evidenced by the remarkable Arbour Apartments situated on Scott Street. Collaborating closely with Aspect Architects, Kehoe Myers embarked on a transformative journey to craft a stunning 11-apartment building within the confines of a modest 565.5 square meter block.
Erected across four levels, including a basement, the Arbour Apartments boast a seamless fusion of functionality and aesthetics, offering a mix of single and two-bedroom units. However, navigating the challenges inherent in optimising design space while adhering to regulatory requirements proved to be a formidable task. Addressing concerns such as adequate car parking provisions and fire egress, our team, in tandem with the architects, ingeniously modified initial designs to incorporate a secondary access path out of the basement, ensuring compliance without compromising on essential amenities.
Building in close proximity to boundaries necessitated delicate considerations to minimise impact on neighbouring properties. Adopting innovative techniques such as pile and shotcrete for basement retaining walls mitigated potential disruptions, demonstrating our commitment to responsible construction practices and community harmony.
The architectural marvel of the Arbour Apartments is further accentuated by its impressive cantilever design in the northwest corner. This architectural feat posed unique engineering challenges, requiring meticulous attention to detail to ensure load distribution and structural integrity across all levels.
Stormwater and drainage posed yet another complexity, particularly on smaller blocks. Our Hydraulic, Civil, and Structural Engineering teams collaborated seamlessly to devise optimal solutions, navigating around transfer beams in the slab and coordinating closely with the architect to integrate a detention tank seamlessly into the design. Placing emphasis on functionality and efficiency, the detention tank was strategically positioned at podium level to ensure seamless drainage and alignment with street-level infrastructure.
The accolades garnered by the Arbour Apartments, including the prestigious Master Builders Queensland Award for Best Tourism & Leisure Facility up to $10M in 2022, stand as a testament to the collaboration between architects and engineers. Through ingenuity, innovation, and unwavering dedication, we have not only realised the client's vision but have also left an indelible mark on the architectural landscape, inspiring awe and admiration for generations to come.
