Bethanie Beachside Villas

This project is a two storey apartment building and associated siteworks, which provides a total of 41 one and two bedroom apartments adjacent to the recently completed Clubhouse.

Externally the building is linked to the Clubhouse with a covered walkway, providing easy access to the Beachside gymnasium, heated swimming pool, outdoor pizza oven and bowling green.

The apartments are designed to provide residents with the option of independent living or, alternatively, residents can take advantage of the adjacent clubhouse and have their meals and laundry needs provided. In plan the building forms an ‘L’ with the long axis aligned east – west and the shorter axis aligned north – south, maximising solar access and capturing cooling south west breezes, resulting in an effective and welcoming passive design. All apartments are designed with views to the adjacent natural bushland, or to intimate courtyards separating the development from the clubhouse. Natural materials, a contemporary style and a relaxed colour palette will all contribute to the holiday, seaside aesthetic.

Clever use of the steep site has resulted in universal access being provided to the whole facility.

Peel Stage 2

The proposal comprises of two new two storey senior community housing buildings which provides an additional  98 one and two bedroom apartments to the 96 apartments completed in stage 1.

The new building together with the existing stage 1 are complimented with numerous residential features including arts and crafts rooms, fitness/gymnasium rooms, a café meeting place and hairdresser and the existing auditoria will be significantly increased in area. Externally the buildings are linked with a louvered walkway linking facilities such as a children’s playground, alfresco area, putting green, BBQ area and gardens.

Our design philosophy was to provide master planning and design that recognises the physical, social, psychological and spiritual needs and aspirations of retirees and the financial and long term economic development considerations. These considerations are incorporated within the Master Plan and building designs in a holistic, integrated manner providing urban clarity, security, comfort, appeal, identity and a sense of “pride of place”.

Clear, clever site planning achieved maximum yields for Bethanie Community Housing in Peel while maintaining a high level of environmental responsibility and sustainability. Functional and well thought out designs provided practical solutions of high standard and aesthetic appeal, along with our usual energy efficient and water wise solutions.

Bethanie On The Park

Bethanie on the Park is a retirement estate located in Menora, owned and operated by the Bethanie Group. The original Clubhouse building was constructed in a similar style to the residential units, housing administration and communal facilities with an open central courtyard.

To create additional facilities and to provide a modern statement on arrival, KPA was appointed to undertake an internal and external refurbishment, as well as some alterations to the building envelope.

On approach, visitors are greeted by a stone-clad porte-cochère, which utilises the existing structure to create a functional statement. The external walls have been rendered and new entry signage added. Internally, glossy travertine flooring stretches through the expansive entry foyer, past the refurbished reception and offices to the right and through into the community facilities. In place of the original central courtyard sits the new reading deck, library and IT nook. The ethereal illumination of the coffered ceilings contrasts with the bamboo floor boards to create a peaceful and inviting space. The dining and bar areas extend through bi-fold doors into new alfresco and barbeque areas, creating flexible, trans-seasonal spaces in which residents can socialise. Amenities including a physiotherapy room, hairdresser, staff room and toilets have also been relocated and upgraded, together providing a high quality asset for the residents and the Bethanie Group.