PROJECT IN THE SPOTLIGHT
THE TWO ELEVEN COMMERCIAL PROJECT IN CREMORNE UNDER THE CAREFUL DIRECTION OF COSO ARCHITECTURE AND WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH HABIT8 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, THE TEAM AT THE GREENWALL COMPANY WERE ABLE TO REALISE THE CREATIVE VISION SET FOR THE TWO ELEVEN COMMERCIAL PROJECT.
The TWO ELEVEN commercial project in Cremorne. (Source: David Taylor)
Located at 211 Military Road in Cremorne, Sydney, the site posed numerous difficulties, including a long and narrow block of land with high density living on three sides, a major arterial route, and a dedicated bus lane on the fourth side. In addition to the various planning regulations set down by North Sydney Council, it was important to give as much green space to the residents. The amount of greenery benefited both neighbours and residents alike. During construction, Anthony Solomon of Coso Architecture and 22
David Vago of Habit8 were eager to engage The Greenwall Company as Landscaping sub-contractors. The collaborative approach in concert with the Architects and Landscape Architect led to a solution to the satisfaction of all parties. Towering clumps of bamboo enabled instant privacy between neighbours and carefully selected ground covers enriched the layers of foliage, experienced from all angles. Of particular importance was the addition of Eco Pillows. These lightweight premade pillows provided instant ground cover over
