Card Practice is an architectural & urban design practice from Melbourne, Australia.
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Registered Architects in Victoria (ARBV 600280)
Nominated Architect in New South Wales, James Connor (NSWARB 12246)
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ⓒ 2023
Sydney Alternative Housing Competition
16/02/2019
The proposal re-frames the way we view Sydney’s suburban streetscapes. It predicts the
inevitable reduction in car-usage and ownership, while simultaneously increasing opportunities
for affordable infill housing in strategic locations.
The proposal is suited to Sydney’s suburban context. Ideal sites are located
within a close radius from the city, in suburbs that are mainly free from
heritage and character planning overlays.
The proposal advocates for utilising wasted space on suburban streets
that are over 10 metres wide. Many of these street types exist throughout
Sydney, often in suburbs with well-connected public transport.
Suburban garages provide opportunity to densify Sydney’s suburbs, while still
respecting their suburban and street character. Garages which have a streetside
entry can be easily converted to operate as separate dwellings.
The process for the garage conversion would be shared between the homeowner
and a housing association. Home owners would lease their garage to
the association and receive a percentage of rent. Housing associations would
be responsible for managing properties and tenants.
Type: Ideas Competition
Location:
Gadigal Country - Sydney, New South Wales
Status: Completed