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Corner Lot Apartments 01 by Tonkin Zulaikha Greer

A 4- to 6-storey building accommodating shop-top housing or residential flat building with commercial tenancies and dwellings ranging from studios to 4 bedrooms.

Street view of 6 storey apartment with people interacting on each storey.

An elegant and adaptable corner building with classic detailing and flexible ground-floor commercial space.

Corner Lot Apartments 01 by Tonkin Zulaikha Greer is a 4- to 6-storey building that can function as shop-top housing or a residential flat. The design places dwellings above a flexible ground floor, which can be used for commercial, residential, or mixed-use purposes, depending on the site context.

The building addresses both primary and secondary street frontages with equal care, making it well-suited to corner infill sites in a variety of neighbourhoods. The facade, available in brick or metal finishes, is carefully detailed and contributes respectfully to the streetscape. The residential component includes a mix of studio, one-, 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom apartments. Each home has private outdoor space, either a balcony or courtyard, and access to a communal rooftop area. Apartments are naturally ventilated with good solar access, supporting comfortable and sustainable living.

The layout is functional and adaptable. The building can be configured from 4 to 6 storeys and either shop-top housing or a residential flat building. The ground floor can activate the street with retail, community services, or additional apartments. Parking includes on-grade parking. The design accommodates sites with slopes ranging from 0 m to 3.8 m and minimum lot widths between 15 m and 21 m.

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Key metrics

Each pattern provides a design for low- and mid-rise (LMR) housing areas with some of the designs providing options to suit non-LMR housing areas. The key metrics reflect the compact designs for low-rise patterns and the range of options for mid-rise patterns.
  • Number of dwellings 9-21
  • Bedrooms per dwellingStudio-4
  • Gross Floor Area (GFA) 941-2166 m2
  • Efficiency (NSA:GFA)91-95%
  • Parking spaces per building 4-18
  • zoom_in_map Minimum lot area 525-1050 m²
  • Minimum lot width 15-21 m
  • Number of storeys 4-6
  • Floor-Space Ratio (FSR) 1.32:1-2.66:1
  • Livability rating (ABCB)Standard
  • Site gradient front to back0-3.8 m

Key metrics

Each pattern provides a design for low- and mid-rise (LMR) housing areas with some of the designs providing options to suit non-LMR housing areas. The key metrics reflect the compact designs for low-rise patterns and the range of options for mid-rise patterns.
  • Angled street view of 6 storey apartment with tree in foreground and people interacting on the exterior of the ground floor.
     
    Credit: Choi Render
    Illustrative street view, dual frontage design features the option for commercial use on the ground floor.
  • View from living room into the kitchen with three adults talking and one child reading a book at the kitchen island.
     
    Credit: Choi Render
    Illustrative interior view, open-plan apartment interior with warm timber finishes and flexible living.
  • View of sheltered communal area with people interacting and plants in background.
     
    Credit: Choi Render
    Illustrative communal view, sheltered rooftoop space features dining spaces and is banked by garden beds.
  • View of the front door to an apartment building with large number, tree and cyclist.
     
    Credit: Choi Render
    Illustrative entry view, the signage creates a bold and welcoming arrival.
  • View of the front door to an apartment building and open staircase with people walking.
     
    Credit: Choi Render
    Illustrative entry view, the front entry and open stair provide a light and airy circulation core.
  • View of a cafe at the corner of an apartment building, with people sitting at outdoor tables.
     
    Credit: Choi Render
    Illustrative view, ground floor commercial tenancy activates the street.
  • Street view of 6 storey apartment with people interacting on each storey.
     
    Credit: Choi Render
    Illustrative street view, an elegant design with refined details and classic proportions.

Floor plans

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  • Architectural drawing of a ground floor plan with commercial space and car parking.
     
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    Ground floor plan (not to scale), features a commercial space and on-grade car park.
  • Architectural drawing of the basement floor plan with services.
     
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    Basement floor plan (not to scale), secure bike parking in the basement accessible to residents.
  • Architectural drawing of the first floor plan with 4 apartments and a central lift.
     
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    First floor plan (not to scale), studio to 3-bedroom apartments offer adaptable layouts.
  • Architectural drawing of the second floor plan with 4 apartments.
     
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    Second floor plan (not to scale), designed for good solar access to each apartment.
  • Architectural drawing of the third floor plan with 4 apartments.
     
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    Third floor plan (not to scale), apartments are arranged around a central staircase and lift for efficiency.
  • Architectural drawing of the fourth floor plan with 4 apartments.
     
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    Fourth floor plan (not to scale), each apartment has access to a generous balcony.
  • Architectural drawing of the fifth floor plan with 4 apartments.
     
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    Fifth floor plan (not to scale), a diverse mix of apartments to suit a range of people.
  • Architectural drawing of the roof plan with communal outdoor space and solar panels.
     
    Credit: Tonkin Zulaikha Greer
    Roof floor plan (not to scale), large communal outdoor space is accessible to all residents.

Fixed and flexible features

Fixed features must be included in your planning application. Flexible features can be modified within agreed parameters.

Axonometric section of the Corner Lot Apartments 01 Tonkin Zulaikha Greer
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  • Fixed features
    • Corner position

      This pattern is designed for a corner lot with 2 street frontages and has an elegant, finely-detailed facade to suit a range of locations. 
    • Refined material palette

      Three material palettes with face brick, concrete and brick, or masonry and metal sheeting are available in various colours.  
    • General arrangement

      The general arrangement of the building’s services and vertical circulation are defined for each size adaptation to maintain efficiency. 
    • Communal open space

      The communal open space on the rooftop of the building which represents 28% of overall site area.
    • Waste

      Waste rooms are sized for weekly kerbside collection; a kiosk substation and fire pump room documented if required.

  • Flexible features
    • Commercial ground floor

      Select from 2 ground floor options, including a commercial tenancy or a residential arrangement with on-grade parking.
    • Height and building type

      This pattern can be delivered as a 4-, 5-, or 6-storey apartment building or shop-top housing.
    • Lot size and slope

      The combination of corner and tail bays can be readily adapted to sites between 15 m and 21 m wide and to different slopes.

Materials and character

The design features a restrained and elegant facade, carefully developed to allow repeatable yet varied use across different neighbourhoods and site conditions. Materials are robust and textural, providing flexibility to respond to local character, planning requirements, and procurement strategies across NSW. The use of modest, tactile finishes reflects the focus on housing that is functional, attractive, and quietly confident.

Street view of 6 storey apartment with red bricks.
 
Credit: Tonkin Zulaikha Greer
Earthy red face brick

A warm, grounded red to deep ochre-toned face brick well-suited to heritage areas.

Street view of 6 storey apartment with blonde bricks.
 
Credit: Tonkin Zulaikha Greer
Blonde face brick

A softer, cooler pale face brick well-suited to suburban, tree-lined environments.

Street view of 6 storey apartment with sage green metal cladding.
 
Credit: Tonkin Zulaikha Greer
Sage green metal cladding

A sage green corrugated metal cladding well-suited to urban contexts.

Close up image of metal details, colour matched to the red faced bricks.
 
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Tonal metal details

Metal elements are colour-matched to the primary material palette for a cohesive, refined finish.

About the architect

Tonkin Zulaikha Greer is an architecture practice that has delivered more than 500 adaptive re-use, residential, commercial, education, public, infrastructure and urban design projects over the last 35 years. These include several multi-residential projects, from duplexes to multi-residential apartments for a diverse array of users. The practice’s buildings and surrounding public spaces are designed to positively contribute to towns and cities.

For more of Tonkin Zulaikha Greer’s work, visit Tonkin Zulaikha Greer.

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