Park Street in Brunswick represents a visionary approach to urban housing, balancing sustainability with community-centric design. Located near Royal Park, the Upfield Line, and Sydney Road, this project revitalizes two blocks—each with its distinct color scheme and layout—while preserving the building’s original charm. The design celebrates imperfections, proving that existing structures can be both carbon-neutral in operation and vibrant community hubs.

The project challenges conventional housing norms by demonstrating the financial and environmental wisdom of radical reuse. Instead of demolishing and rebuilding, the project breathes new life into existing bones, creating 17 beautiful homes that are not just about living spaces but about fostering a sense of community. This approach showcases the elegance of doing more with less, leaning into the existing structure to create homes that are authentic, delightful, and gentle on the planet.

Electrification, renewable energy, and the carbon story are integral to this project. It underscores the importance of reusing what already exists rather than discarding it. With this mindset, Park Street offers a pathway to a zero-carbon future by proving that thoughtful design, love for the existing, and scalability can coalesce into a sustainable, stylish, and impactful solution for urban living.

Photography by Tom Ross