Construction begins on 54 social housing apartments in 3 new buildings as part of the Victorian Government's Big Housing Build. MP Christine Couzens and the team from Homes Vic with NH Architecture and Alchemy Construction attended the sod turning ceremony. We've worked with NH to design longevity into the one-, two- and three-bedroom dwellings by designing flexibility into the apartment configurations, catering for expanding and contracting families. Bedrooms can be allocated to those who need them, allowing people to start a family and increase the size of their apartment or conversely contract apartment size and age in place.

Tarakan Street Social and Affordable housing has been selected as a Finalist in the 2024 Victorian Premier's Design Awards. The Awards showcase Victoria’s leaders in design across eight categories including, architectural, communication, digital, product, fashion, service, student and design strategy.

They say 'The Awards shine a light on the latest world-leading ideas and innovations from Victoria’s $6 billion design industry.' Winners of the 2024 Victorian Premier’s Design Awards will be announced on Tuesday 19th November 2024 at the Official Awards Ceremony held in Melbourne.

EmAGN is the Emerging Architects and Graduates Network for the Australian Institute of Architects. Vanessa participated in a mentoring session over breakfast on the theme of Collaboration, unpacking the many ways collaboration happens within architectural project teams, with consultants and client groups. Hosted at Brickworks by Eli Giannini, other mentors included Don Bates, Meaghan Dwyer, Rob McBride and Debbie-Lyn Ryan.