Year: 2024
Location: Eltham, VIC, Australia
Role: Designer [Case Study]
Involvement: Research & Benchmark, Concept Development, Design Development, Design Documentation
In Collaboration With: RMIT X Property Collectives X Brougham Street Cohousing
Location: Eltham, VIC, Australia
Role: Designer [Case Study]
Involvement: Research & Benchmark, Concept Development, Design Development, Design Documentation
In Collaboration With: RMIT X Property Collectives X Brougham Street Cohousing
Residential — Collective Housing
Chrono House
Chrono House, part of Brougham Street Cohousing in Eltham, is designed for ageing in place and intergenerational living. It balances shared and private spaces using drought- and flood-tolerant native plants to foster interaction. Inspired by Plussenburgh Apartment, its adaptable layout evolves from one bedroom [0-10 years] to two [10-20 years] and three bedrooms [20+ years]. The design emphasises sustainability with a material palette of warm timber, green tones honouring Eltham’s landscape, and terracotta as a homage to its mudbrick heritage.
The home is tailored for Ross and Pam, a retired couple who enjoy gardening, participating in community activities, and riding their motorbike for fun. Chrono House is shaped by time, designed not only for today but also for tomorrow.
Chrono House, part of Brougham Street Cohousing in Eltham, is designed for ageing in place and intergenerational living. It balances shared and private spaces using drought- and flood-tolerant native plants to foster interaction. Inspired by Plussenburgh Apartment, its adaptable layout evolves from one bedroom [0-10 years] to two [10-20 years] and three bedrooms [20+ years]. The design emphasises sustainability with a material palette of warm timber, green tones honouring Eltham’s landscape, and terracotta as a homage to its mudbrick heritage.
The home is tailored for Ross and Pam, a retired couple who enjoy gardening, participating in community activities, and riding their motorbike for fun. Chrono House is shaped by time, designed not only for today but also for tomorrow.
