East Village

East Village by Blackburne is the first of a two-stage residential development adjacent to Karrinyup Shopping Centre, and is central to the realisation of the world-class mixed-use precinct. The design takes a holistic approach to create places where feelings of vibrancy, security and comfort develop organically as individuals occupy the space and make it their own.

The project consists of 94 residences on the eastern edge of the new Karrinyup Shopping Centre, which offer incredible views over Lake Gwelup, Perth City and Karrinyup Golf Course. The aspirations for this project were to activate the street while being sensitive to the existing neighbouring buildings, maximising views and, most importantly, creating a social heart for residents to gather. To achieve this, the built form was ‘pushed’ against the shopping centre, allowing the community space to become a ‘front lawn’ or ‘garden’ for the residents to gather, while maximising views.

The development responds to its location and its role as a transitional building between the suburban context and the shopping centre via its scale, density and form. To soften the transition between the different uses, the design draws on materials and textures from the surrounding context, including natural stone, white brick, timber and glazing.

The built form is segmented with voids in the facade to allow for sun, ventilation and views. Breaking the form allows for greater connection with the surrounds, as well as visually reducing the frontage into smaller residential portions. Additionally, by taking the bulk of the facade away from the street and replacing it with a landscaped podium, the project addresses the core focus to activate, engage and respond to the streetscape.

Images supplied by: Blackburne and Blank Canvas Studios