Ellivo Architects

Thank you to everyone who joined us with ULI Australia to explore the opportunities and challenges of modern methods of construction. Modular construction offers faster delivery, fewer contingencies, material savings, improved quality, and a more inclusive workforce. To truly embed these methods, the industry must evolve its tools and processes, treating modular as a mainstream approach rather than something special. A key theme was the importance of considered upfront design, much like automotive manufacturing, precision and planning must come before fabrication begins. From a financial perspective, solving the modular challenge is critical to building a sustainable path forward for Australia’s housing crisis. Standardisation, repeatable systems, and real world demonstrator projects will be essential in building industry confidence and achieving commercial success, moving ‘Modular’ towards business as usual, an overarching priority of the panel members. Thank you to moderator Julie Saunders and panel speakers Warren Ebert, Nick Economidis, Andrey S. and Chris Knapp for sharing their insights, and to all who joined us for this conversation.

PIPIS // Located at Bilinga on the Gold Coast, Pipis, is now complete.   The ultimate in beachfront living, Pipis is an exclusive collection of 17 half-floor residences and two double-storey penthouses, each with uninterrupted coastal views.   Drawing inspiration from the sculptured dunes that frame this idyllic coastal setting, the design is expressed as a series of horizontally stacked forms, broken up by green breaks and floor-to-ceiling glazing. The result is articulated, light-dappled interiors that blur the line between home and horizon.   Pipis delivers a suite of high-end lifestyle amenities, including a 15m heated lap pool and sun lounge deck, fully equipped gymnasium, and an outdoor rain shower with dog wash to rinse off the sand. With direct access to the beach and ocean bike pathway, residents are connected to everything the Gold Coast has to offer.   Developer: SIERA Photography: Andy Macpherson Traditional Owners: Yugambeh and Bundjalung people

PART 5 // ADVICE   "We needed time and options."   In part 5 of our downsizing study, we share advice and acknowledge feedback from those who have gone through the process already. https://lnkd.in/e7FDHyfU

PART 4 // COMMUNITY   "We want to walk to what we love."   In part 4 of our downsizing study, we try to understand how communal and contextual factors impacts what downsizers are looking for. https://lnkd.in/gzK7tN8e

PART 3 // CHALLENGES   "It's not just stuff, it's memories."   In part 3 of our downsizing study, we take a look at the biggest challenges downsizers face, and how we, as architects and developers, can try address them. https://lnkd.in/gQjcN3cg

PART 2 // PRIORITIES + DESIRES   "We're not just downsizing, we're reorganising our life."   In part 2 of our downsizing study, we unpack the preferences for the type of dwellings, and internal features, downsizers are looking for. https://lnkd.in/g4_WesZe

PART 1 // MOTIVATIONS   "The kids are gone, it's our turn now."   In part 1 of our downsizing study, we examined the primary motivations of downsizers. Unsurprisingly, it's not just about flashy kitchens. https://lnkd.in/gPPj64Qh

Downsizing isn't about living less, it's about living more. Over the next couple of weeks, we will be sharing our findings across a 5 part study on the journey of downsizing. https://lnkd.in/gtscFbJi

We're excited to host such an insightful event on starting your own business in property, and look forward to hearing from a well rounded panel.