MJA received development approval for Fringe Apartments, this 48 apartment complex along William St in Mt.Lawley in March 2015. The corner site has excellent solar access to the North combined with city views to the South and is strategically placed halfway between both the Beaufort and Angove High Streets.
The built form is composed of three concepts, Stepping white frames, a Shadowbox, and Dado Necklace; which all directly reference contrasting contextual conditions.
The proposal received ‘Design Excellence’ from the local authorities Design Advisory Committee which combined with the 50% reduction in lifecycle carbon has meant that Fringe Apartments have met the criteria for significant discretion on height and plot ratio. The proposal simply seeks to provide a density which will maintain its relevance in the future.
courtesy of MJA Studio
Project Info:
Architects: MJA Studio
Location: Perth, Australia
Project Year: 2017
Photographs: Dion Robeson
Project Name: Fringe Apartments
Isabelle Laurent is a Built Projects Editor at Arch2O, recognized for her editorial insight and passion for contemporary architecture. She holds a Master’s in Architectural Theory from École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Paris-Belleville. Before joining Arch2O in 2016, she worked in a Paris-based architectural office and taught as a faculty adjunct at the École Spéciale d’Architecture in Paris. Isabelle focuses on curating projects around sustainability, adaptive reuse, and urban resilience. With a background in design and communication, she brings clarity to complex ideas and plays a key role in shaping Arch2O’s editorial