Wahroonga Apartments | LMR Housing

This apartment building study in Wahroonga explores the development potential of a well-located site through a carefully considered feasibility-driven architectural design process.

Zoning
The site is zoned R2 Low Density Residential, supporting a medium density housing typology aligned with the Low and Mid-Rise Housing provisions under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021 (SEPP Housing).

Design Strategy
The architectural sketch design focuses on testing site capacity, built form outcomes and yield optimisation in line with current planning controls. The architectural design investigates massing, setbacks, access and apartment layouts to establish a clear and commercially viable development strategy.

Particular attention has been given to balancing density with amenity, ensuring that the scheme can deliver high-quality residential outcomes while maintaining efficiency and maximising return. Early design thinking also considers parking, circulation and site constraints, providing a realistic foundation for future planning approvals.

Outcome / Value Proposition
This feasibility study demonstrates how engaging an architect at the earliest stage of a project can unlock site potential, reduce risk and inform confident investment decisions. For developers in Wahroonga and Sydney’s Upper North Shore, it highlights the value of strategic architectural design in shaping viable, compliant and market-ready apartment developments.

Architectural Services
Our engaged services encompassed architectural design, documentation and project management for the Schematic Design stage.

Architect | McCullum Ashby Architects

Commercial | Ku-ring-gai Council

Site Area ~1,300m² | 6 dwellings | 12 car spaces

Keywords | Wahroonga, multi-dwelling, LMR, Low and Mid-Rise Housing, RFB, affordable housing.