Central Element win two UDIA Awards for Anden Coogee apartment development
Central Element has won two awards at the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) NSW Awards for Excellence for their Coogee apartment development, Anden Coogee.
Anden Coogee took the top prize in both the Medium Density Development and Design categories. Their Balmoral Collection in Mosman was also nominated in the Design and Retirement Living categories and Ethos Chatswood for Marketing.
Anden, a collection of 15 luxury apartments on Oberon Street, was completed earlier this year.
The project, a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, was a collaborative effort between architecture firm MHNDU, interiors experts Lawless & Meyerson, and landscapers Dangar Barin Smith.
Judges’ comments included praise for the careful design that retained the celebrated art deco streetscape – a prominent feature of the Coogee Art Deco Walking Tour, and sustainable features such as its photovoltaic panels, solar access, rainwater collection systems, and that open stairwell promote eco-friendliness.
Also winning the Excelling in Design award, where The Balmoral Collection Mosman was also a finalist, judges recognised Anden’s harmonious design that weaves together the striking original art deco architecture of the former 1930’s block with a new sustainable build.
The development was proclaimed a prime example of biophilic design promoting a greener and healthier way of life, with its central focus the communal garden that unfolds through a series of tiered lawns, complete with fitness floor, yoga space and infrared sauna.
Individual residences feature generous flowing living spaces that seamlessly spill to sun-drenched terraces or private garden courtyards along with state-of-the-art automation and AV technology.
“Taking out the award in two of the four categories we were nominated in is a reflection of the tireless work and dedication of our exceptional team and our valued partners MHNDU, Lawless & Meyerson, Dangar Barin Smith and Ultra Building Co," Central Element Development Manager Sarah Boland said.
"Our team has doubled in size over the past two years, and it is thanks to the support across the board that enabled our specific project teams to excel.
"It is also thanks to our highly regarded and trusted design and build teams that we continue to deliver on our promise to build exceptional living spaces in enviable locations that exceed expectations time and time again.”
Central Element has been busy so far in 2023. They have their Ethos Chatswood project currently in market, while they've also just received approval for a new project on the fringe of Hyde Park and their luxury Drummoyne waterfront development, Bianca Drummoyne.
