Neometro to launch Nine Wilson Ave, the final stage in the Brunswick Jewell Station Village development
After more than three decades delivering premium residential projects, Neometro has established a reputation as one of Melbourne’s most design-focused and socially led development groups.
Neometro’s meticulously crafted residences are the result of a unique, curated approach to uniting architecture, interior design, engineering and construction.
As a certified B Corporation dedicated to creating architectural buildings with a sense of place and belonging, Neometro delivers projects that are beautiful, functional and timeless.
The Neometro team are set to bring to the market their final piece of Brunswick's Jewell Station Village, a multi-stage development that began back in 2016.
They're soon to launch Nine Wilson Ave, which will home the last 58 apartments in the development at the southern end of Brunswick near Royal Park. Nine Wilson Ave will be the fourth residential offering in Jewell Station Village, following Jewell Street, 17 Union St, and most recently, One Wilson Ave.
In conjunction with architecture firm MAA and the local landscape designers Mud Office, Nine Wilson Ave will comprise a range of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as a handful of signature lofts.
Tucked away behind Sydney Road, the Jewell Station Village is a key part of the local council’s plan to build on the area’s unique character, revitalise the heritage precinct, and better integrate transportation and amenities.
Upon completion Jewell Station Village will be a thriving part of Brunswick that connects to a range of amenities.
Neometro Director, James Tutton, says like all Neometro projects, the latest development promotes wellbeing, prioritises sustainability and is engineered to last. Bringing to mind buildings found in cities like Milan and Barcelona, he says there is a particularly strong connection to the street and neighbourhood.
"The development of Nine Wilson Avenue will mark the completion of the Jewell Station Village and will be a thriving part of Brunswick that connects to a range of amenities. With an emphasis on access to retailers, trams, trains, bike paths and parklands, we’ve ensured this build helps promote better health and community connection,” Tutton says.
Defined by the use of a singular colour, blush red, the design uses repetition, texture, depth and shadow to create a facade with a distinct identity.
MAA Principle, Karen Alcock, says it was important the design in part acknowledged Jewell Station’s longevity and its significance and contribution to Brunswick.
“We wanted to reference Jewell’s robust and timeless brickwork, and then amplify it beyond the realm of familiarity,” Alcock says.
“For example, the predominant exterior material is cast concrete with red oxide pigment—a signature of Neometro’s commitment to making buildings that will last lifetimes. Integrating the pigment into the materiality ensures the facade will respond well to change and even improve with age."
Neometro are always sustainably-conscious when creating their apartment.
"We want to broaden and strengthen what sustainability means for property development," Neometro Director Lochlan Sinclair says.
"From design through to construction and maintenance, we believe that sustainability should be a key consideration at every stage of a project’s lifecycle."
Each of the Nine Wilson Ave apartments will have an average 7.5 star NatHERS energy rating, achieved by a recycled water system for landscape irrigation and energy saving LED lighting within the apartments.
The gas-free building, fitted with solar panels, will be electric vehicle ready, and will have a communal rooftop with a productive garden and shared clotheslines to reduce the need for a dryer.
The interiors are designed to function well and provide comfort over many years, with emphasis on natural light, thermal efficiency and spatial flexibility. Both the design and material palette are guided by more than 30 years of testing and refinement.
Nine Wilson Ave will also feature a limited number of lofts. Neometro's unique concept of signature lofts goes back to 1998 when they created Luxe on St Kilda's Inkerman Street.
The lofts, which are designed for flexibility - are suitable as either residential or commercial spaces. They will feature nearly four metre-high ceilings, flexible floor plans, and full height windows, which allow maximum natural light in.
"When designing lofts, we find opportunities to provide high ceilings and dual aspects," Sinclair says.
"Rather than follow trends, we focus on functionality, so that occupants can swiftly adapt the space to suit their varying needs. This flexible design approach means purchasers can buy once, buy well."