CORNER OF CHARLES ST & PARKES ST, HARRIS PARK, NSW
Direct involvement in:
- Facade design for Building Envelope
- Fin Design North and South of Building
- Design of balcony Sliding doors + Handle Selection
- Selection of Powder-coating colour of for Aluminium
- Reviewing the drawings internally + with external Facade engineers to get the FP1.4
- Weekly Design Meetings with FJC (previously known as FJMT) + Coronation Property
- Facade design of Podium and commercial area which includes the 4m high curved glass + Designed steel structure that supports facade
- Site Visits
- Fabrication Checks including glass checks
- Follow up with Site installers + Providing them relevant documentation that guides them through the proper grid installation
FUSING GEOMETRY, COMMUNITY & CULTURE
Charlie Parker falls under Coronation’s Build to Rent portfolio, incorporating 126 luxury apartments anchored around a wellness centre, a landscaped open-air pool, and a fully equipped gymnasium.
Brought to life by the internationally acclaimed architects at FJMT, Charlie Parker fuses contemporary elegance with classic art deco style to deliver a mixed-use destination designed to enrich the lives of its residents and the wider community.
Named after its location at the intersection of Charles and Parkes Streets in Harris Park, Charlie Parker represents a fusion of scales, geometries, community, and culture. Back in the 1920s, the art deco era saw a similar fusion type – combining modernism with fine craftsmanship and rich materials. Charlie Parker’s tower is bold and distinctive yet softened by curves – creating a contemporary, streamlined design reminiscent of early 20th century modern architecture.
The contemporary façade draws on the environmental and cultural strengths of the site. Extensive glass has been used to create a sense of light and space, while brickwork wraps around to form a ‘cradle’ that supports the tower. On the building’s south side, the relaxed formal architecture creates a relationship with the neighbouring buildings, and the entrance is elevated off the street to invite visitors inside.
The facade details of this building helped narrate the design concept through a very specific approach of fusing geometry, community and culture.
