Ascendent Residential

As rental prices escalates in Australia, many young adults find themselves priced out of the market, struggling to save for deposits and drifting further away from independent living. The vision for Ascendent Residential is to create an affordable and sustainable low-rise apartment design that addresses rising housing costs and break away from the cookie-cutter style designs currently prevalent in Australia. This is by incorporating sustainable approaches such as sustainable materials, biophilic elements, passive strategies, and energy-efficient appliances.

Modern multi-floor white residential building with balconies, outdoor furniture, and abundant greenery, set in a grassy area under a blue sky.
Living room with white sectional sofa, brown coffee table, green armchair, plants, wall art, and large window with outdoor view.
A modern rooftop terrace with greenery, a tree, seating areas, and people working at a table.
A modern, white multi-story building with curved edges and a circular cutout on the rooftop, featuring balconies with plants and greenery, surrounded by a well-manicured lawn.
Modern house interior with large glass walls overlooking a garden, featuring indoor plants, open doors, and a woman sitting outside on the balcony with another person.

Affordable Living, Sustainable Future.

Extensive research conducted among the Gen Z demographic (ages 18-27) reveals that they are struggling with housing costs and desire modern, nature-inspired housing with communal spaces. In response, this project has delivered a communal rooftop with a gym and garden for socialisation, sustainable interiors, and affordability by using recycled furniture and low-energy solutions to save money.

Modern kitchen with a white marble island, three white stools, a window overlooking green fields, and a wooden cabinet with plants.
Floor plan of a house with labeled areas: living room with sofa, dining area with table and chairs, kitchen, bedroom with bed, closet, laundry room, bathroom, and two entry points. Balcony with sliding doors is adjacent to the living room, and a staircase is located near the entry on the right side.
Architectural building plan showing a four-story apartment complex with labeled sections for levels, staircases, entry, exterior structure, and rooftop amenities, including a communal rooftop with gym, garden, and relaxation space.
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A bedroom with a large bed featuring a white blanket, two beige pillows, and two rust-colored pillows. On each side of the bed are wooden nightstands, one with a potted plant and the other with a small decorative object. Behind the bed is a textured pinkish-orange accent wall. The room has large windows with views of green fields and trees, and ceiling-mounted woven pendant lights.
A modern bathroom with a black vessel sink on a wooden vanity, a round mirror above it, a potted plant near a glass-walled walk-in shower, and a white freestanding bathtub with towels hanging on the wall.