Habitat Live/Work / DFJ Architects

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Byron Bay, Australia
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Habitat Live/Work / DFJ Architects - Exterior Photography, Windows, Facade
© Christopher Frederick Jones

Text description provided by the architects. Live/Work’s intention is to provide a new building prototype, featuring basic, but good-quality housing with articulated workspaces. The prevalence of self-employment in Byron Shire and absence of affordable housing often sees people living illegally in mezzanines over their businesses in industrial units.

Habitat Live/Work / DFJ Architects - Exterior Photography, Facade
© Christopher Frederick Jones

One of the instigating factors in the development of Habitat was the desire to provide a smarter version of this functional set-up, with better design, amenity and quality of life. The Live/Work precinct sees 24 residences with workspaces set over two levels. A 60 square-metre commercial space on the ground floor has its own bathroom and kitchenette.

Habitat Live/Work / DFJ Architects - Interior Photography, Dining room, Table, Windows, Lighting, Chair, Beam
© Christopher Frederick Jones
Habitat Live/Work / DFJ Architects - Interior Photography, Table, Sink, Chair, Countertop, Beam
© Christopher Frederick Jones

Above, sits an 80 square-metre one-bedroom apartment with independent access, featuring open-plan living and north-facing deck. The downstairs space can be used for retail, office or creative industries workshops, activating the public domain and providing interest at street level.

Habitat Live/Work / DFJ Architects - Interior Photography, Dining room, Table, Chair
© Christopher Frederick Jones

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Cite: "Habitat Live/Work / DFJ Architects" 18 Feb 2020. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/933859/habitat-live-work-dfj-architects> ISSN 0719-8884

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