Kensington

Kensington

Informed by Toowong Memorial Park’s natural beauty, opposite which this collection of 2- and 3-bedroom residences sits, Kensington by Mosaic’s architecture is elegantly modern, presenting a fresh, new urban edge to the area.

Created in partnership with leading design solutions firm, Cottee Parker, oversized apartments are carefully curated to deliver style and comfort in equal measure. Full height glazing and operable windows allow an abundance of fresh air and natural light deep into impeccably finished living spaces, heightening the sense of space.

Mosaic Property Group is mindful of the footprint they leave behind, not just on communities but also on the environment. Some of the sustainability measures undertaken at Kensington are:

  • An environmentally responsive design. Form articulation leverages the site’s most valuable aspects
  • Intelligent apartment planning allows for maximum cross ventilation through elevated ceilings and screened facades
  • Double-glazed windows and doors improve acoustics, ventilation, lighting, and solar protection, reducing energy costs
  • A gross pollutant trap filters stormwater runoff, ensuring water pumped into the stormwater system is free of pollutants.
  • Sustainability initiatives beyond regulatory requirements include LED lighting and 91 solar panels
  • Water-wise initiatives include a drip irrigation system, rainwater storage tanks, a rain sensor system, and stormwater capture and reuse
  • Native plant species reduce the need for additional watering and fertiliser
  • Considerable steps are taken to ensure the heat island effect is reduced through:
    • A light-coloured roof
    • The use of materials such as glass, engineered wood, concrete and aluminium
    • Raised rooftop planting areas to maximise vegetation cover
  • A minimum of 90% (by volume) of demolition, land clearing and civil works materials/product was recycled
  • Energy-efficient lifts result in no machine rooms, intelligent automation, and standby modes
  • Concrete with more than 30% supplementary cement materials and more than 30% of recycled aggregate was utilised, with PVC products supplied from an ISO 14001 certified supplier or equivalent
  • Aluminium window frames comprised of 20% recycled materials

For more details, visit https://mosaicproperty.com.au/design/kensington/

Project details

Developer: Mosaic Property Group

Development type: Multi-Unit Residential

State: Queensland

Certification period: 2021 –

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The Patterson

The Patterson

Boasting a rare, riverside location in Toowong, just minutes from Brisbane’s CBD, The Patterson is a limited collection of just 66, 2- and 3- bedroom apartments and Sky Homes over 16 levels.

Designed in partnership with Rothelowman, the building’s architectural form is sculptural and robust, while generous, superbly appointed interiors epitomise modern luxury and comfort.

Residents enjoy an extensive range of exceptional amenities. A rooftop recreation level boasts an infinity-edge pool, fire pit, multiple dining and entertaining zones, and priceless, panoramic views of the Brisbane River, Mount Coot-tha and the city skyline.

Mosaic Property Group is incredibly mindful of the footprint they leave behind, not just on communities but also on the environment. Some of the sustainability measures undertaken at The Patterson are:

  • Design is environmentally responsive. Protective precast panels and form articulation leverage the site’s most valuable aspects, while sheltering from the western sun and reducing noise pollution.
  • Double-glazed windows and doors improve acoustics, ventilation, lighting, and solar protection, reducing energy costs.
  • A gross pollutant trap filters stormwater runoff, ensuring water pumped into the stormwater system is free of pollutants.
  • Sustainability initiatives beyond regulatory requirements include LED lighting and 10kw of solar panels.
  • Water-wise initiatives include a drip irrigation system, rainwater storage tanks, a rain sensor system, and stormwater capture and reuse.
  • Native plant species reduce the need for additional watering and fertiliser.
  • Considerable steps are taken to ensure the heat island effect is reduced through:
    • A light-coloured roof
    • The use of materials such as glass, engineered wood, concrete and aluminium
    • Raised rooftop planting areas to maximise vegetation cover
    • Shading pergolas installed on the rooftop
  • A minimum of 90% (by volume) of demolition, land clearing and civil works materials/product
  • Energy-efficient lifts result in no machine rooms, intelligent automation, and standby modes
  •  Concrete with more than 30% supplementary cement materials
  • The aluminium window frames comprised of 20% recycled material.

For more details, visit https://mosaicproperty.com.au/design/the-patterson/

Project details

Developer: Mosaic Property Group

Development type: Multi-Unit Residential

State: Queensland

Certification period: 2021 – 2023

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Lady Small Haven

Lady Small Haven

Lady Small Haven Stage 1 is a new development located in the existing Lady Small Haven Retirement Village.

The new development consists of 65 retirement living units. Each unit is built for sustainability with cross-flow ventilation, ample daylighting, energy efficient lighting and appliances, health low emission paints and sealants, and extensive community facilities.

For more details, please visit their website.

Project details

Developer: Churches of Christ Queensland

Development type: Seniors Living

State: Queensland

Certification period: 2019 – 2021

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Bela

Bela

Bela by Mosaic was Mosaic’s first Gold Coast development, designed in partnership with Rothelowman. Located in Mermaid Beach, Bela has highly coveted coastal views to both the northeast and southeast coastline and views of the hinterland and mountains in the southwest.

Drawing inspiration from the iconic Gold Coast beach shacks of the 1950s, Rothelowman has reinterpreted the architectural language and qualities of the quintessential modernist ‘beach home’ through a collection of 119 vertically stacked ‘beach home’ apartments over 25 levels.Spacious living areas have a seamless connection to expansive balconies, with lavish and clever interior design bringing indulgent opulence to every residence.

High-quality finishes and appliances, custom joinery and stone benchtops are celebrated throughout, complimented perfectly by an exquisite range of 22 luxury facilities. The building is crowned with an exclusive club on Level 26, hosting a wine cellar, private dining rooms, kitchen, beautifully appointed library, lounge and media room.

Mosaic Property Group is incredibly mindful of the footprint it leaves behind, not just on communities but also on the environment. Some of the sustainability measures undertaken at Bela are:

  • Bela’s exemplar subtropical design includes clever passive features that reduce solar heat load and provide for natural breezes. Horizontal slab projections shade glazing to minimise solar impacts in summer and improve energy efficiency by 35%.
  • A 20kW rooftop solar panel system that feeds directly into a communal power supply, reducing energy costs.
  • A 30 000L water tank and automated irrigation system that capture rainwater for re-use, reducing water consumption and sustaining the extensive landscaping.
  • Considered ventilation measures with palisade balustrades improve energy efficiency by up to 35%, extensive balconies with full-height sliding doors and naturally ventilated corridors, eliminating the need for air-conditioning low-use spaces.
  • Generous, genuine deep planting accounts for 11% of total site area and native species enrich street appeal and thrive in the harsher coastal environment.
  • The upper sub-penthouse level of the project was designed to be interchangeable with the lower typical levels – this flexible floor plate design created efficiencies in building and provided a clever response to market conditions.

For more details, visit https://mosaicproperty.com.au/design/bela/

Project details

Developer: Mosaic Property Group

Development type: Multi-Unit Residential

State: Queensland

Certification period: 2018 – 2019

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Avalon

Avalon

Comprising 86 luxurious apartments across two architecturally iconic buildings and located on Duporth Avenue on the banks of the beautiful Maroochy River, Avalon is all about definitive style, design and creativity, fashioned to delight your senses and nurture your mind, body and soul.

Utilising exceptional engineering and intelligent design, Avalon integrates two separate buildings into an exclusive collection of luxurious apartments, sub-penthouses and penthouses. The development has been designed to create separation and distinct identities between the two buildings, with all apartments featuring distinctively flawless styling.

Residents also enjoy an array of unparalleled amenity with a commercial-size gymnasium with state-of-the-art equipment and a sauna and steam room with locker and shower facilities. A resort-style pool set in lush tropical gardens with extensive internal and external private garden zones completes the picture of the ultimate in coastal living.

From a sustainability standpoint, Avalon’s main goals were to take advantage of local climatic and environmental conditions; optimise energy efficiency; minimise reliance on non-renewable energy sources; facilitate and promote alternative energy supply through renewable energy sources; and nurture community and healthy living.

For more details, visit https://mosaicproperty.com.au/design/avalon/

Project details

Developer: Mosaic Property Group

Development type: Multi-Unit Residential

State: Queensland

Certification period: 2018 –

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Loving Hearts

Loving Hearts

Loving Hearts is arguably Australia’s most sustainable childcare centre, with over 42 eco-friendly features, many never incorporated in an early learning centre before.

Loving Hearts achieved Australia’s first UDIA EnviroDevelopment rating for a childcare centre, demonstrating its industry-leading credentials. It was also a Finalist in the National Banksia Sustainability Awards. The features include: low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) flooring from the sustainable flooring company Interface, to minimise toxic emissions from internal materials. High efficiency air conditioning systems with Economy mode, consume about 40% less energy compared to systems in other centres. A Smart Meter to monitor and optimise the centre’s electricity use.  15kW Solar photovoltaic energy array generating 24,000kWh of renewable energy each year. 54,000 L of rainwater storage.

Children’s timber furniture made from the world’s highest sustainability standard timber which is Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified. The furniture is also

  • 100% compostable at the end of its life-cycle
  • uses less embodied energy compared to steel and plastic alternatives
  • uses no toxins or harmful environmental pollutants during its manufacturing.
  • Is designed to last for well over 10 years before requiring any maintenance.

Planting of over 500 trees and shrubs on site which are also local native species to increase biodiversity and support native fauna. Most of the plants are also drought tolerant, meaning they won’t need any constant watering after establishment.

100% of wastewater is collected and treated on-site using an advanced septic system, bio-accelerator and geotextile canvas pipe.

96% of construction waste was recycled or reused.

Ecomplish sustainability consultants were engaged before the site was purchased, enabling sustainability to be embedded at every stage.

Loving Hearts currently uses:

  • 30% less water relative to a comparative centre.
  • 37% less energy compared to the average (0.77) of comparative centres, whilst also providing better all-year-around internal comfort and higher rates of fresh air.

Project details

Developer: Tymore

Development type: Education

State: Queensland

Certification period: 2017 – 2019

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Bloomdale MPC

Bloomdale MPC

AVID Property Group’s Bloomdale community in Victoria is setting new industry benchmarks in sustainability, receiving the prestigious EnviroDevelopment certification from the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA).

Bloomdale features a range of sustainability initiatives, including a recycled water system, over 17ha of wetlands, parks and open space and a recent Display Village which featured homes showcasing the cost and environmental benefits of sustainable choices.

For more information on this development please visit: https://bloomdale.com.au/

Project details

Developer: AVID

Development type: Masterplanned Communities

State: Victoria

Certification period: 2017-

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The Ridge at Vista Park

The Ridge at Vista Park

Perhaps the most exclusive offering at Vista Park, ‘The Ridge’ was the first precinct developed at Vista Park over 7 stages, with the last of the lots registering on the 16 of October 2018.

Comprising only 70 lots, all over 2000 sqm in size, the Ridge offers scenic views of the escarpment and surrounds. This area has a semi-rural character, established through modern interpretations of traditional colonial Australian design and unique sustainable environmental qualities. In addition, the ridge honours the site’s dairy and agricultural history, the native bushland in the area and the broad vistas available throughout.

Inspired by the communities unshakable bond with nature, creek rehabilitation and revegetation works were carried out along the main watercourse, creating public open space and bike paths to be enjoyed by residents.

For more details, visit https://vistapark.com.au/precinct-plan/the-ridge

 

Project details

Developer: Sheargold Property Developments

Development type: Residential Subdivision

State: New South Wales

Certification period: 2011 – 2020

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