Architecture

Ascent

Architecture

Ascent

Bruce Henderson Architects

Architecture Multi-Residential, St Kilda, Victoria

Bruce Henderson Architects

Multi-Residential, St Kilda, Victoria

Ascent modern apartments residents tower detail
Ascent modern apartments residents tower detail

Old meets new

A SCULPTURAL ADDRESS

Ascent cleverly integrates an existing heritageĀ ā€˜Manse’ mansionĀ on Barkly Street with a new apartment tower fronting St Kilda Road.Ā 

At the ground floor, the active frontage comprises a retail tenancy and a large glazed lobby. A highly recessed resident terrace and lounge to the north-west continues this activation, opening up views to the proposed glazed rear entrance of the mansion, as well as towards Barkly Street and beyond.

Contemporary form inspired by the past

The strong vertical form of the tower design is informed by the tripartite arrangement of the mansion when seen from Barkly Street.

This arrangement is also present in the tower plan and faƧade design, and is further accentuated by the sculptural layer and balcony treatment which begins at the base of the building and carries through the feature art within.

Modern apartments with integrated design

As well as around 80 one and two-bedroom modern apartments, the tower provides a wealth of amenity for residents across its 15 levels.

Communal spaces include the residential lobby, a residents’ lounge and a courtyard with views over the heritage-listed mansion.

Residents also benefit from three basement levels of car parking, with two dedicated car share spaces, bicycle parking and storage for each of the apartments.

Ascent modern apartments side view residential tower and The Manse mansion detail
Ascent modern apartments residential outdoor entertainment area
Ascent modern apartments Barkly Street front view
Ascent modern apartments residential tower and The Manse mansion
PROJECT DETAIL
  • Name: Ascent Apartments
  • Address: 42 Barkly Street, St Kilda, Victoria
  • Levels: 15 + 3 Basement
  • Apartments: 82
  • Bedrooms: 30 x 1B
  • Bedrooms: 52 x 2B
  • Retail Space: 120sqm
  • Feature Space: Bike parking and storage
  • Completed: 2016
  • Developer: Goal Property Group

Old meets new

A SCULPTURAL ADDRESS

Ascent cleverly integrates an existing heritageĀ ā€˜Manse’ mansionĀ on Barkly Street with a new apartment tower fronting St Kilda Road.

At the ground floor, the active frontage comprises a retail tenancy and a large glazed lobby. A highly recessed resident terrace and lounge to the north-west continues this activation, opening up views to the proposed glazed rear entrance of the mansion, as well as towards Barkly Street and beyond.

Ascent modern apartments Barkly Street front view

Contemporary form inspired by the past

The strong vertical form of the tower design is informed by the tripartite arrangement of the mansion when seen from Barkly Street.

This arrangement is also present in the tower plan and faƧade design, and is further accentuated by the sculptural layer and balcony treatment which begins at the base of the building and carries through the feature art within.

Ascent modern apartments side view residential tower and The Manse mansion detail
Ascent modern apartments residential tower and The Manse mansion

Modern apartments with integrated design

As well as around 80 one and two-bedroom modern apartments, the tower provides a wealth of amenity for residents across its 15 levels.

Communal spaces include the residential lobby, a residents’ lounge and a courtyard with views over the heritage-listed mansion.

Residents also benefit from three basement levels of car parking, with two dedicated car share spaces, bicycle parking and storage for each of the apartments.

Ascent modern apartments residential outdoor entertainment area
PROJECT DETAIL
  • Name: Ascent Apartments
  • Address: 42 Barkly Street, St Kilda, Victoria
  • Levels: 15 + 3 Basement
  • Apartments: 82
  • Bedrooms: 30 x 1B
  • Bedrooms: 52 x 2B
  • Retail Space: 120sqm
  • Feature Space: Bike parking and storage
  • Completed: 2016
  • Developer: Goal Property Group
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