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Jaques Apartments Roof Gardens

Richmond, Victoria
Owners Corporation
2024
1400m² Total Size
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Green Infrastructure Consultants
Evergreen Infrastructure
Build
Evergreen Infrastructure

Evergreen Infrastructure was invited to consult on this roof garden following multiple unsuccessful attempts to maintain its original installation. Our objective was to reimagine the space and address the numerous issues identified through our comprehensive site assessment. A new planting strategy was introduced to transform the garden into a biodiversity hotspot, encouraging the movement of insects and pollinators from ground level up through Levels 2, 4, and 10. The beehives installed on Level 10 are now thriving, thanks to the connectivity and planting diversity established across the building’s multiple green spaces.

Aerial view of modern apartment complex with geometric wooden walkways and landscaping

Form

The Jaques Apartments feature a landscaped podium deck, rooftop amenities with city views, and lush communal courtyards. These green spaces enhance resident wellbeing, foster community interaction, and create a seamless connection between built form, nature, and heritage elements.

About the project

Levels 2 and 4 of the Jaques Apartments have been reimagined as vibrant biodiversity hotspots, where native species thrive alongside a carefully selected palette of exotics that add colour and seasonal interest. Existing eucalypts were removed to preserve the roof structure's integrity and replaced with more suitable tree species that offer both shade and visual appeal.

Impact

The gardens have become a popular passive space for residents, offering a tranquil setting for relaxation, reading, and leisurely movement throughout the landscaped rooftop areas.

Benefits

Environmental
Biodiversity
Reducing Urban Heat
Connection to Surrounding Environment
Wellbeing
Retreat
Social Space
Learning Environment
Connection with Nature
Cooling Effect
Thermal Cooling for Building
Clean Air
Social
Biodiversity
Reducing Urban Heat
Connection to Surrounding Environment
Wellbeing
Retreat
Social Space
Learning Environment
Connection with Nature
Cooling Effect
Thermal Cooling for Building
Clean Air
Economic
Biodiversity
Reducing Urban Heat
Connection to Surrounding Environment
Wellbeing
Retreat
Social Space
Learning Environment
Connection with Nature
Cooling Effect
Thermal Cooling for Building
Clean Air
Aerial view of urban courtyard with trees and modern buildings
Aerial view of modern urban development with green spaces and city skyline
Modern apartment building with wooden walkway and colorful garden landscaping
Modern building garden with vibrant yellow and red wildflowers
Urban rooftop garden with pink crepe myrtle trees and wooden walkways
Modern apartment building with lush green garden and wooden deck
Colorful garden with yellow and red flowers, green plants, and wooden deck
Modern apartment complex with wooden deck and colorful garden landscaping
Aerial view of modern apartment complex with geometric wooden walkways and landscaping
Aerial view of modern building with wooden walkways and green garden spaces
Modern apartment complex with lush green courtyard and wooden walkways
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Quote from Designer

"Designing this space provided an opportunity to reimagine an area that was previously underperforming on multiple levels. The introduction of seasonal colour, diverse plant textures, and shade has given it a new lease on life, visually appreciated by residents from their balconies and actively enjoyed by those using the space."

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