Schofields Community Housing

Briefs Become Solutions

Design an efficient, community-focused medium density residential development that maximises the provision of affordable housing units while enabling a highly contextual fit within a wider masterplan undertaken by Landcom.

The main priority of the project was to provide much-needed affordable housing that catered to the requirements of diverse demographics, including families, seniors, and key workers such as teachers, nurses and emergency professionals.

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Dharug

Residential Apartments

Link Wentworth + Landcom

In progress

Briefs Become Solutions

Nurturing community and connection

This project delivers 63 affordable housing units, including Specialist Disability Accommodation, plus a ground-level Community Support Hub that fosters community through high-quality public and private amenities.

Carefully modulated building forms and a restrained material palette integrate with surrounding development. Sustainability, passive design, and a strong connection to place underpin the design, providing essential housing and a framework for social connection.

An innovative waste strategy—servicing via a small custom garbage truck on a residential ramp—avoids the need for a large basement ramp or loading dock, preserving space for housing. It also enabled all required parking within a single basement level, improving commercial viability and maximising land use efficiency.

Positive Impact

This project addresses housing affordability by providing inclusive, sustainable homes for low to moderate income households. It exceeds sustainability standards, maximises comfort through passive design, and supplies discounted solar power to tenants, sharing surplus with Link Wentworth’s housing network.

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It not only provides much-needed affordable housing but also sets up an important social framework that allows for a connected community.

— Greg Bowler — Design Director, Become Architecture

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