Introduction

The BaptistCare Yarra Rossa development in Red Hill, Canberra, reimagines independent living for low-care residents, replacing existing housing stock with a modern, community-focused seniors village.

Designed to provide comfort, security, and connection, this development creates a dynamic and supportive environment while maintaining the residential character of the suburb.

Responding to strict site constraints, the design incorporates a maximum height of two storeys and generous setbacks, ensuring harmony with the surrounding neighbourhood. At its heart, the development promotes active and engaged living, with a range of resident facilities including a swimming pool, health club, and landscaped gardens, all conveniently connected to the residential units via accessible pathways.

A welcoming, independent lifestyle

Through thoughtful planning and a commitment to sustainability, BaptistCare Yarra Rossa offers a welcoming, independent lifestyle within a vibrant and connected community, ensuring that residents can enjoy dignified and fulfilling lives in a place they are proud to call home.

Key Features

Overview
  • Client: BaptistCare
  • Budget: $45 million
  • Project: Seniors Living
  • Date: 2022
  • Location: Red Hill ACT
  • Indigenous Country: Ngunnawal
Description

Responding to strict site constraints, the design incorporates a maximum height of two storeys and generous setbacks, ensuring harmony with the surrounding neighbourhood. At its heart, the development promotes active and engaged living, with a range of resident facilities including a swimming pool, health club, and landscaped gardens, all conveniently connected to the residential units via accessible pathways.

Each dwelling is adaptable for ageing in place, allowing residents to remain in their homes as their needs evolve. The design also prioritises environmental sustainability, with northern-oriented open spaces to maximise solar gain, passive heating and cooling strategies, and water harvesting and reuse systems.

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