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The project, at 450 Gore Street, sits quietly between three of Fitzroy’s liveliest thoroughfares: Gertrude, Smith and Brunswick streets. The architecture is both timeless and distinctive, elevated by subtle sculptural detailing. Meticulous and measured, the form is articulated with clarity and precision. Edition Office has consolidated the elements of the building, its various parts and functions, into a design that reflects its time and place with a sense of permanence.
Neometro Director Lochlan Sinclair says the architects were selected for their shared commitment to meticulous residential design that functions flawlessly: “As a design-focused developer, we hold Edition Office in the highest regard. The studio has an exacting methodology and a rigorous approach to architecture and interiors that aligns perfectly with our design philosophy.”
Edition Office Director Aaron Roberts says the mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom residences reflects how apartment design is evolving in a world where increasing density is paramount.
“There’s a requirement for established inner suburbs to increase their density and cater to a diverse demographic,” Roberts says. “Designing with empathy and sensitivity is really important.”
Materials like concrete, while beautiful, have been selected for their utility and lasting quality. “From the outset, we’ve been committed to material honesty,” Roberts says. “Concrete carries the texture of time, and that’s important in a suburb like Fitzroy, where the past and present are always in conversation. The building has a robust structuralist language, but internally, the spaces are soft and sensitive to the way we live.”
He says the project’s design celebrates the human condition, enlivening inhabitants and enriching everyday life. “We’ve imagined the rituals of daily living in these apartments, whether that be eating, sleeping or bathing. We’ve looked for ways to imbue those moments with a high level of atmosphere and certain experiential qualities to create spatial delight.” The apartments are designed to facilitate cooking and entertaining, with kitchen, dining and living space proportions carefully considered for their capacity to cook and host in absolute comfort.
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Volume is a key design consideration featured throughout, including five-metre-high ceilings in the loft apartments which add a sense of generosity and comfort to living spaces. This emphasis on volume and spatial quality is integral to every Neometro project and has become a hallmark of the group’s designs.
“We all deserve to live in a space that has amenity and a feeling of home that accommodates various stages of life,” Sinclair says. “450 Gore Street is designed to age well and provide for its residents for many years to come.”
Fitzroy is well known for its culture, hospitality and retail, but its leafy backstreets are one of the area’s most endearing and unsung qualities. All homes have clear outlooks to the tree-lined streets, neighbouring suburbs or CBD, with many apartments offering dual-aspects. A local council heritage overlay serves to provide lasting protection of this important amenity.
Neometro has a long history with Fitzroy, having completed its first project in the neighbourhood almost 40 years ago on Little Smith Street. Sinclair says it feels like home: “Our studio is based in Fitzroy, and many of us live locally too, so we’re completely invested in making a positive contribution to the community.”
450 Gore Street is targeting a 7.5 star NatHERS energy rating and includes a 10-year carbon neutral power agreement, fully electric services and high thermal insulation to deliver year-round comfort without relying on gas. The project is due for completion in early 2026.
