Blacktown's Community Circle

The project envisions a Community Centre and Co-Living community in Blacktown, designed as a sustainable ecosystem to foster connection, resilience, and well-being. Embracing principles of social sustainability, passive design, and biodiversity, the architecture creates a balance between private retreats and shared, inclusive spaces. Inspired by the natural landscape, the design incorporates locally available, low-impact materials such as rammed earth and reclaimed bricks, as well as green spaces for food production and community gatherings. Each element promotes collaboration and empowerment, particularly among disadvantaged groups, with the goal of creating a vibrant environment for community living, learning, and growth in an environmentally conscious setting.

Aerial view of the Blacktown Community Centre, which features a circular layout, green corridors, and sustainable architecture to improve connection and build a harmonious relationship with the surrounding urban and natural environments.

Floor plan illustrating the circular arrangement of community and co-living spaces, connected through pathways and gardens to promote sustainability, social connection, and immersion in the natural landscape.

Elevation of the centre, demonstrating its harmonious interaction with the environment, where sustainable and locally sourced materials complement the surrounding terrain to promote cohesion, comfort, and a sustainable shared existence.

The section drawing of the Community Center demonstrates the way the structure is designed to blend in seamlessly with the surrounding environment.

Detail Drawing of the Co-Living Space Building