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Spring Cove Manly

Oakstand Property Group / Manly, Australia

Located on the sensitive Spring Cove Sydney harbour side of the St Patrick’s Estate on Eastern Hill, Manly adjacent to North Head National Park, this project consists of 38 dwellings in a contemporary, designed, bushland setting. The site supports an endangered community of bandicoots and is situated next to an endangered fairy penguin and sea grass habitat. McGregor Coxall collaborated with all disciplines to achieve a holistic ESD approach incorporating water sensitive urban design principles.

Dwellings include a 16 apartment residential flat building designed by Alex Popov with 22 detached houses designed by Graham Jahn, Peter Tonkin and James Grose. All site planning decisions for roads and dwelling locations were based on minimising disruption to views, heritage, topography, storm water flows and existing trees. Site circulation is linked by a public domain of elevated boardwalks and narrow, shared vehicular access ways to minimise disruption to bandicoot habitat.

Site Area

 .27 ha

Services
  • Ecology
  • Furniture and Signage
  • Heritage
  • Landscape Master Plan
  • Plans of Management
  • Streetscape
  • Urban Design Framework
  • Visual Analysis
  • Waterfeature
  • Waterfront
  • Water Sensitive Urban Design [WSUD]

Collaborators
  • Lendlease
  • Hughes Trueman
  • Brian Knight & Associates
  • Building Code & Bushfire Hazard Solutions
  • Ecosense
  • Colston Budd Hunt+Kafes
  • Ingham Planning
  • Tree Wise Men Australia Pty Ltd
  • CMS Surveyors PTY LTD
A minimalist, manly outdoor scene featuring a concrete wall with a small door labeled "ELEC PILAR (BLOCK NO. 10)" and an electrical warning. Beside it, a small light fixture and a metal staircase casting a shadow on the ground. The area, reminiscent of Spring Cove, is paved with light-colored tiles.
A divided image showing two different stone walls. The left side features a curved wall made of stacked irregular stone blocks under a clear blue sky, reminiscent of Spring Cove's charm. The right side shows a straight stone wall with similar blocks, adjacent to a tree and greenery in the background, much like you’d find around Manly.
A split image shows two types of outdoor walls. The left side displays a modern gabion wall made of stones within a wire framework, alongside a sloped concrete structure in Spring Cove. The right side features a traditional stone retaining wall with grass growing near its base, reminiscent of Manly's coastal charm.
Aerial view of Spring Cove, a residential area with a planned development highlighted in the center. The development includes multiple buildings surrounded by green spaces with a main road looping through. Dense forest borders the area to the bottom and right, providing a scenic backdrop reminiscent of Manly.
Aerial view of the modern residential neighborhood of Spring Cove, featuring several white-roofed houses. Some homes boast swimming pools. A winding road separates the neighborhood from a densely forested area, while neat, parallel rows of houses enhance the tranquility of Manly's scenic beauty.
Aerial view of a suburban area featuring modern houses and lush greenery. In the distance, a park with trees and open fields near Spring Cove is visible. Beyond the park, there are more buildings, and the ocean can be seen on the horizon under a clear Manly sky.
Aerial view of a coastal neighborhood in Spring Cove, featuring modern homes with flat roofs and large windows. The area, near Manly, is surrounded by lush greenery and overlooks a serene, blue waterfront with several boats anchored. There's a sandy beach area adjacent to the water.
Aerial view of modern multi-story homes with large glass windows and balconies in Manly's Spring Cove, surrounded by lush greenery. A set of stairs leads up to the houses, and the area features various landscaped plants and trees.
Aerial view of Spring Cove, a modern residential area in Manly with several buildings surrounded by trees. Curved roads wind through the neighborhood. Tennis courts are visible in the top right corner, while the bottom left shows a body of water adjacent to the greenery.
A modern building with large windows and dark paneling is situated on a hillside near Spring Cove. A curved pathway winds in front of the building, surrounded by lush greenery and trees. A stone wall is partially visible among the vegetation. The sky is clear and sunny, creating an inviting atmosphere.
Aerial view of a modern residential area nestled in the hilly, wooded landscape of Spring Cove. The community features multiple sleek, multi-story buildings with flat roofs, large windows, and solar panels. A winding road curves through the greenery, connecting the structures.
A diagram of the architectural site plan for Spring Cove in Manly displays a residential layout with multiple buildings, curving roads, designated green spaces, and pathways. Blue lines appear to represent water features or boundaries, while yellow areas denote open spaces or parks.
A concrete staircase with gray railings is built against a large stone retaining wall made of rocks enclosed in wire cages. The steps lead up to a higher level with greenery visible on the right side, reminiscent of Manly’s Spring Cove. The ground is paved with tiles.
Image of a modern outdoor staircase with thick concrete steps surrounded by landscaped greenery, rocks, and plants. Sunlight casts shadows on the steps, highlighting the natural setting and design elements. The scene is calm and inviting, embracing the harmonious blend of nature and architecture in Manly's Spring Cove.
A gray fire hydrant door is positioned next to a tan stone wall along Spring Cove. Tall grasses grow in the foreground, partially obscuring the door and wall. A small framed sign is attached to the wall just above some of the grasses, evoking a sense of abiding nature amidst urban manly surroundings.
Aerial view of Spring Cove Manly, featuring a coastal residential area with modern houses and flat roofs. Below, clear blue waters with boats sailing and wooded areas are visible. In the distance, a cityscape with tall buildings under a slightly cloudy sky completes the serene scene.

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