Approval has been granted for a new residential care facility in Hamilton, designed to include communal and green spaces, as well as accessible parking to foster an accessible setting for the community.
Designed by GJG Architects, the six-storey facility will feature 153 beds and include a ground-floor commercial café space. The project will occupy a 7,000 sqm vacant site at 330 MacArthur Avenue, Hamilton, with frontages on MacArthur Avenue, Angora Road, and Karakul Road.
Development Overview
The residential care facility will have a total gross floor area (GFA) of 9,182 sqm, allocated across key areas:
- 7,796 sqm for residential care units
- 662 sqm for front-of-house (FOH) spaces
- 535 sqm for back-of-house (BOH) services
- 219 sqm for essential services
The ground floor will accommodate administrative offices, a café, laundry facilities, and wellness amenities such as a beauty salon. The upper levels will primarily house residential care units along with communal spaces to support residents’ needs.
To enhance the site’s outdoor experience, the development will include 2,629 sqm of communal open space and 1,534 sqm of landscaped areas, with 879 sqm of deep planting contributing to greenery and shade.
The facility will provide 44 on-grade car parking spaces for visitors and staff, with vehicular access via Karakul Road and pedestrian access from Angora Road.
Architectural Design
Planners at Town Planning Alliance describe the design as featuring articulated façades that incorporate recesses, projections, and a variety of external finishes. These include materials, battening, balustrades, glazing, and awnings, contributing to visual depth and appeal.
The building’s design combines functionality with aesthetics, using a U-shaped ground floor and L-shaped upper levels to segment the structure into three distinct planes. This design helps balance operational requirements with a modern, community-friendly look.
Application Summary
- Application Number: DEV2024/1529
- Address: 330 MacArthur Avenue, Hamilton
- Zone: Mixed-use medium density
- Architects: GJG Architects
- Planners: Town Planning Alliance
- Landscaping Plans: Butler and Webb
Community Focus
The approved residential care facility in Hamilton aims to provide purpose-built accommodation and essential amenities to meet the needs of local residents.
Incorporating communal spaces, landscaped areas, and accessible parking, the development supports a functional and welcoming environment for the community.
Published 18-Dec-2024
