Kinnears Factories

The Kinnear’s precinct masterplan involves 3.3-hectare of industrial heritage redevelopment inclusive of 1,400 apartments within a total mix-use GFA of 185,000 m2.

The design responds to the unique historical fabric of the Kinnear’s rope works, whilst also creating a socially and economically sustainable and vibrant local neighbourhood for the Footscray area. The existing road network is extended through the site to encourage connectivity, with parking facilities provided only partially underground to capture visitation.

A boulevard is created through the middle of the site, along its extents, to establish a pedestrianized epicentre around a civic island. The guidelines for the masterplan promote a diverse built form, safe and convenient access, and a high quality public realm for future residents, workers and visitors. The architectural built fabric retains the old warehouses and separates the new vertical residential form by retail and commercial uses.

Project
mixed used (masterplanning & architecture)
Client
R&F Property Australia
Location
Footscray, Victoria, Australia
Site area
33,393 m2
GFA
174,500m2