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The name essentially says it all. Eden West is a veritable garden of tranquility, featuring a luxurious design in complete harmony with the apartment complex’s natural surroundings. As Edge Visionary Living managing director Gavin Hawkins notes, “Eden West offers residents an idyllic environment, situated adjacent to over 430 hectares of sprawling natural bushland and cleared parkland that is close to everything they need.”
Part of the Eden Floreat project bordering Perry Lakes Reserve, Eden West (now complete) and Eden East (due for completion in late-2021) were created to provide residents with incomparable luxury and a carefree lifestyle. To that end, they showcase a rare combination of timeless architecture and modern resort-style amenities, with both the external façades and the interior designs reflecting and extending the close connection with nature.
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The Edge project development team worked closely with BGC Construction to ensure that their mutual high industry expectations were not only achieved, but surpassed.
“It’s a combination of beautiful parkland at the front door and a sympathetic low-rise architectural design,” says Gavin Hawkins, “inspired first and foremost by Perry Lakes and Bold Park that envelops the project and which has clearly resonated with local buyers.”
In fact, after being launched in early-2019, Eden West made an immediate impact on the local real estate market, with over 85 per cent of apartments sold before construction was completed. That figure has subsequently risen to more than 90 per cent, and prices for the remaining available units now start from $2,775,000.
The buyers to date have predominantly been local downsizers from the immediate area who appreciate Eden West’s cutting-edge finishes and fixtures, the outstanding level of resident amenities and the prestigious parkside location.
“We are seeing many buyers take advantage of the positive market conditions to put their house on the market,” says Gavin Hawkins. “Eden West represents a timely opportunity for buyers to transition into an apartment lifestyle, where the living is easy! At Eden West, residents have spectacular amenities that are significantly superior to any home, without the headache of ongoing maintenance and costs.
“We are continuing to see enquiries flood in from owner occupiers looking for a new home that brings opportunities for activity and community engagement among like-minded residents. After such an extraordinary year, we are thrilled with the finish of Eden West and particularly pleased with the positive reception we have received.”
Incomparable Views and Spacious Living Areas Another impressive aspect of the project is the scale of the apartments, setting them apart from other buildings in the nearby western suburbs.
Eden West was designed to prioritise residents’ uninterrupted treetop and lake views, and the developer effectively sacrificed high-value apartments that would, under normal circumstances, have offered these highly coveted views in order to ensure that residents’ key amenities were in a premium location.
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“The apartments are unique in the sheer size of the open-plan living areas,” adds Hawkins. “In context with the surroundings, it was fundamental that we create an enviable indoor-outdoor living scenario with minimum three-metre high ceilings, wall-to-ceiling glazing and generous balconies that take advantage of the abundant natural light and treetops views.”
Akin to a six-star hotel, the residents’ exclusive amenities include a heated 25-metre pool and sun deck, spa, sauna and steam room, multiple barbecue, al fresco and formal lounge and dining areas, caterer’s kitchen, scullery, sunset terrace, wine cellar and tasting room, book retreat, gymnasium and yoga studio, games room and cinema.
Also expected to become a popular social hub for residents, the local community and park visitors is the Eden by Cup & Co parkside café, which will be strategically positioned opposite the children’s playground.
Eden West offers the convenience of close proximity to shopping hotspots and recreational sporting clubs, as it is just three kilometres from the beach and seven kilometres from the CBD.
“We believe that the quality, extent and scope of these facilities is unprecedented in Western Australia,” says Hawkins, “and has given many residents the confidence to move from their large wellappointed houses into apartment living.”
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State-of-the-Art Design and Premium Features Designed by Hillam Architects, Eden West comprises 100 apartments over five levels, as well as penthouses and two-storey private residences that offer both abundant space and elegant home comforts.
Bearing in mind the redevelopment area’s heritage as the site of the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, the design has been inspired by this historical context and the Floreat area’s midcentury modernist aesthetic from that era, and the project features a modern interpretation of post-war international style.
The development’s location adjacent to Perry Lakes Reserve also had a significant influence on the overall design. Careful consideration was made to provide overshadowing, the building has excellent access to natural light and ventilation, and there are generous setbacks to all boundaries, both existing and potential developments, to enhance privacy and retain park views.
With four active frontages and three public entry points into the complex, residents are able to enjoy a “boutique experience” when directing visitors to their individual entry points, thus minimising travel distances from the public area and car park.
As it is surrounded by public open space and natural reserves, the site has a significant pedestrian focus, and the design has been devised to capitalise on the existing urban fabric and develop a strong engagement with the streetscape.
In addition, major attention was focused on the landscaping, with verdant grassy verge planting blending harmoniously with the natural environs of the Perry Lakes Reserve; while water features and ponds also integrate with the landscape and the pool and provide residents with an attractive haven of calm and relaxation.
As for the main construction features, according to BGC Construction project manager Damien Catalano, only premium fittings and fixtures were used throughout Eden West, while concrete constructed walls in the common areas give the complex an industrial feel. One of the main challenges, he says, was posed by the water table, with extensive pumping being required to enable construction of the basement (more than 100l/s pumped daily for six to eight weeks). Both Edge Visionary Living and BGC Construction are fully committed to sustainability and energy efficiency. The Eden West complex is highlighted by excellent solar orientation, significant shading, natural light and ventilation where possible, and cross ventilation to reduce energy consumption.
A solar photovoltaic system provides most of the energy required for common area lighting, and provision for an electric car charging station has been installed into car bays “to encourage more environmentally friendly transport alternatives”.
Belpile Technical Capabilities Belpile undertook design and construct of the ground retention system for a new basement utilising cased CFA and secant piling. High water table, a retained substation, and large dig depths resulted in significant design input utilising Belpile in house design team.
