Nestled between the vibrant Ormond Village and residential streets, this Victorian Government social housing project features three low-rise buildings that blend seamlessly into the urban landscape. Open corridors promote natural light and airflow, while spacious balconies encourage outdoor living. Central to the design are landscaped outdoor areas that incorporate indigenous, drought-tolerant planting, fostering a connection to nature and community.

The project provides 54 one-, 2- and 3-bedroom social housing homes. An uplift of 36 homes or triple the amount of social housing has been provided at Ormond Road for people on the Victorian Housing Register.  Not-for-profit community housing provider Women’s Housing Limited will manage the Ormond Road homes for residents, supporting them to build community and maintain long-term tenancies. Each home has its own private outdoor courtyard or balcony, and access to shared facilities like a barbecue, gardens and community spaces.

This housing project was delivered by Homes Victoria through the Big Housing Build.

Working with NH Architecture, our design draws inspiration on the coastal location of the development, incorporating locally sourced materials to respond to the character of the surrounding neighbourhood. We’ve prioritised robust and durable materials to ensure the longevity of the development.

Like our work on Tarakan Street Social Housing we’ve allowed for easy post-construction flexibility through carefully designed apartment layouts which will support the evolving needs of residents.

We’re targeting a 5-Star Green sustainability rating for the development and Silver level in the Livable Housing Guidelines. The shared indoor and outdoor spaces are universally accessible, and the development includes three DDA-compliant (accessible) apartments. We’ve considered key view lines and enhanced visibility through passive surveillance to promote a safe and vibrant public realm.

Ormond Road East Geelong was opened by The Honourable Nick Staikos, Minister for Housing Building and Precincts, and Christine Couzens MP.

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