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Single dwelling - Coonawarree, Victoria
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The client designed their dream home on the Bellarine Peninsula and wanted a beautiful coastal landscape to compliment the house. Working closely with them, Moonah Design was able to prepare a detailed landscape plan that satisfied the requirements of the Design Committee for the estate and incorporated a gentle mix of indigenous, native and several exotic species to create a pallete that enhanced the architectural qualities of the house.
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The site is located on the 13th beach golf course estate and there are strict design and landscaping requirements to ensure a high quality coastal character is maintained. The proposed landscape design blurred the lines between the public and private realm, incorporating elements of the golf course into the site and ensured that key vistas and views were maintained.
OUR PROJECTS
Below is an example of a small range projects we have been involved in across our time at Moonah Design and also from past experience in the local government sector.
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We are capable of preparing a wide variety of plans, strategies and guidelines to suit each particular project.
Two dwellings - Frankston, Victoria
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The client proposed to retain their existing dwelling and construct a second dwelling to the rear. Council required a detailed landscape plan, showing tree protection zones of existing trees to be retained and a planting pallete that contains a minimum of 50% indigenous plants. In addition, they required additional canopy trees to be planted and for certain elements of the dwellings to be screened from neighbouring properties.
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Moonah Design worked closely with the client and Council to ensure the plan was satisfactory and the development was able to be completed.
Multi warehouse development - Rosebud, Victoria
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The client wanted a low maintenance landscape with indigenous grasses and shrubs that would integrate the front of the warehouses with the street. There were also strict council planning permit conditions surrounding tree planting locations and Ecological Vegetation Class requirements.
Moonah Design was able to prepare a detailed landscape plan that satisfied both the client and Council, ensuring the development was able to proceed as proposed in a timely manner.
Public Realm - Napier St Plaza, Rye
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As part of past professional experience, one of the Directors of Moonah Design was intimately involved in the concept design and delivery of the revitalised public realm for Napier Street Plaza in Rye.
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The space was previously used as a large car park and there was minimal priority for pedestrians. A concept plan was prepared in close consultation with the local community and business traders and the plan was updated multiple times in order to capture as many views as possible. The intention was to redevelop the space to become the heart of Rye and the main gathering space for people in the centre of the township.
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The result is an expanded public space in the heart of Rye, with sensitive muted tones used, indigenous planting, new public lighting, seating and amenities. A public stage with power was also included to provide for outdoor events
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Urban Design Guidelines - Rye Urban Design Guidelines, Rye
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The Rye Urban Design Guidelines included a strategic built form analysis of the commercial core of the township to justify the inclusion of new design controls (height, setback, massing) for future commercial development in the town centre.
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As part of past work experience for the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, the work involved extensive community consultation, negotiating with traders and Councillors as well as preparing detailed maps, drawings and written analysis of proposed built form controls.
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The plan was ultimately adopted by Council and formed the basis for a Planning Scheme Amendment for the introduction of permanent built form control over the township to protect the sensitive low scale coastal character.
Laneway upgrades - High Street Hastings, Victoria
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As part of the Hastings Streetscape Renewal Project, there was a need to improve the safety and useability of the public laneways that intersect and connect the rear car parks along High Street, Hastings.
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The laneways were unsafe, unlit and were prone to graffiti and anti-social behaviour. One of the stand out examples was the work involved in the revitalisation of O'Toole Laneway, which is dedicated to the tragic story of past local Dermot O'Toole and the O'Toole family.
Working closely with the family, the Council and the adjoining traders - a beautifully themed laneway was designed that paid homage to Dermot and his Irish heritage whilst also upgrading the landscaping, paving, seating and lighting along the space. In addition, a large mural dedicated to the family was commised along the laneway. The laneway was a finalist in the 2019 Tidy Towns Awards for Heritage and Culture.
