WINIM launch luxury Northbridge development, Flō
Regarded North Shore developer WINIM are preparing to launch their latest residential project, Flo Northbridge.
The luxury development, in the heart of Northbridge, comprises seven oversized townhomes and five spacious apartments opposite Northbridge Shore Playing Fields and just a few hundred metres down the road from Northbridge Plaza and the popular Warners Park.
WINIM, who has over 11 residential and mixed-use developments in the pipeline, has worked with renowned architecture firm Rothelowman to create Flō, which was crafted to bring something different to the undersupplied new development space in Northbridge.
Flo embodies two distinctive elements - the spacious townhomes located in a quiet private bushland setting at the rear of the site and the striking apartments spread across four levels at the front.
The three- and four-bedroom townhomes offer large internal living space and some are wrapped in over 100 sqm of landscaped gardens by LandFX, making them feel like freestanding homes. They each have private garage that can accommodate parking for two car and multi-purpose room.
A key focus for Rothelowman was to let in as much natural light as possible.
Huge stacker doors and windows flank the living areas of the townhomes, opening up to the landscaped outdoors. Natural light also floods through the staircase void, purposefully designed so every aspect of the home can access as much light as possible. Each master bedroom even features its own private balcony.
While each townhome offers a unique floorplan and design, Rothelowman have kept the same level of luxury across each townhome.
They all feature an internal lift with access to all floors, future-proofing for generations to come. Marble stone and high end finishes have been extensively used in the kitchens and bathrooms, contrasted with bronze tapware and handles.
Rothelowman Sydney Principal Ben Pomroy says they tried to contrast the two distinct elements of the development.
“With the townhomes, we emulated the classic outline of a house with a clear pitched roof,” Pomroy says.
“This led to the idea of a private laneway that connects the homes – an internal, landscaped mews under which the garages sit. This layout meant we could balance privacy and solar impact, and create this real sense of seclusion.”
Pomroy said in contrast, the vision for the apartment building was for it to be more striking and contemporary.
“It’s a crisp, modern form that’s grounded in a masonry base that’s quite identifiable from the street. As you ascend, you get great views to the East, and each apartment has its own oversized balcony.
There are luxury two- and three-bedroom apartments on offer, and a single four-bedroom penthouse in the four-level apartment building which is located at the front of the site featuring sweeping district views.
Purchasers will have the opportunity to craft their own space, with two colour palettes on offer. The Sault scheme acts as a tribute to the serenity of the natural setting, while Melan is a harmonic blend of Flō's urban heritage within its modern canvas.
LandFX have also designed a quiet, tucked away communal seating area with a pergola, created to encourage a small community among the future residents of both the apartments and the townhomes.
“The overarching theme was to create a diverse mix of bespoke homes – from two-bedroom apartments to penthouses and large townhomes – which all offered a similar sense of privacy and seclusion,” Pomroy added.
“You’re in a community, but you have your own private space.”
Atlas selling agent Michael Coombs says Flō is a standout offering, redefining Northbridge living.
“The townhomes feature private internal lifts, perfect for downsizers, along with top-of-the-line Sub-Zero and Wolf Appliances," Coombs says.
"Combined with a level of high-quality finishes and attention to detail, Flo is a unique opportunity to secure an unprecedented standard of living in Northbridge.”
WINIM was founded by joint managing directors Justin Kuiters and Josh Leahy in 2010. Their recent work has seen them take to adaptive re-use projects. Two of their next projects will see original blocks of flats in Cremorne and Neutral Bay, dating back to the early 1900s, restored and extended to bring a contemporary spin without losing the character of the North Shore suburbs.
