Award-winning architecture firm Architectus has been appointed as project lead on the redevelopment of the Carlton red brick public housing towers.
The project will provide Victorians with access to more and better homes, including 231 new homes - a 16% boost to public housing on the site.
Architectus is an Australian firm known for its public and community projects, including hospitals, schools and the Homes Victoria development at Markham Avenue, Ashburton, featuring 178 social and affordable homes.
The Carlton Red Bricks project will feature new apartments that are modern, accessible, and energy-efficient, and located near shops, parks, transport, and services.
When complete, former residents of the Carlton red brick towers will be invited to return to the new homes on the site.
These new homes will be delivered through a partnership between the Commonwealth and Victorian governments, and are part of the Commonwealth Government’s Social Housing Accelerator Program.
Homes Victoria CEO Simon Newport said a commitment to community engagement ensures the end result is a home of which “everyone can feel proud”.
“Our renter communities are strong and vibrant,” Mr Newport said.
"We are involving them in the redevelopment of housing towers across Melbourne by drawing on their lived experience and insights.
“We have already held several community workshops with renters and received hundreds of pieces of feedback.
“We’re also drafting our Community Values with the support of renters, neighbours and the broader community. These values will be our commitment to renters and guide how we work with them as we redevelop 21 housing precincts in Melbourne.”
About the High-rise redevelopment project
Melbourne’s older public housing towers are coming to the end of their operational life.
The unique design of the buildings also means it is no longer feasible to continue to upgrade the high-rise buildings to the quality, comfort and standards renters deserve.
Homes Victoria will retire and transform 44 older-style towers across Melbourne over the coming years as part of the High-rise redevelopment project.
“We will deliver modern, accessible homes, and better community facilities,” Mr Newport said.
"Redeveloping the older public housing towers will improve the quality, comfort and liveability of housing for our renters and people who need housing.
“We will continue to work with renters and communities to improve our understanding of their housing needs so they continue to have a secure place to call home as the redevelopment program progresses.”
All renters are being provided with comprehensive information and support (including in-language information) over the coming months about next steps as we move to retire high-rise housing and build new, more and better housing.
The first high-rises due for redevelopment by 2031 as part of the High-rise redevelopment program are:
- 120 Racecourse Road, Flemington
- 12 Holland Court, Flemington
- 33 Alfred Street, North Melbourne
- 20 Elgin Street, Carlton (By 2028)
- 141 Nicholson Street, Carlton (By 2028)
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