Proposal Overview

A vibrant, village-style precinct above Kings Cross Station

Design Approach

The early design approach is informed by the established characters of the Kings Cross and Potts Point local areas. It prioritises an active and engaging interface with the public domain, achieved through a new civic square, through-site links, fine grain streetscape, and strategic placement of retail uses that activate the ground plane. The new homes are provided in low, mid and high rise buildings, reflecting the diverse building typology of the area.

Key design principles

The architectural team is employing five design principles to enhance the amenity of the public domain and strengthen the urban framework, increasing the delivery of housing, as well as introducing key worker housing.

Buildings will be carefully designed to improve the quality and amenity of the public domain, relate to their local contexts, neighbourhoods and various street conditions, particularly focusing on the relationship between the public domain and Kings Cross Station.

Reinforce Kings Cross gateway intersection. Relocate & upgrade station entry.

New activated forecourt outside train station

Activated through-site laneways

Fine grain streetscape = village scale

Provide new affordable and market-based residential supply conveniently connected to public transport

Community benefits

The local community will benefit from the proposed development in 6 key ways:

One third of the site (c1,500 sqm) will be publicly accessible spaces, laneways and connections
Creates the first new public square in Kings Cross in over a decade
Much needed housing, with c250-300 new apartments close to transport and only one train stop from the CBD
5% on-site key worker housing for workers such as nurses, hospitality workers, emergency services and teachers
Exciting new retail including food & beverage and lifestyle offers that will activate the laneways and streets
Brand new entry to Kings Cross Station, directly connecting to the new square and accessible from Victoria Street

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of our approach to design and development of the vibrant, village-style precinct.

As detailed design progresses, the project team will set appropriate Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) targets. Key initiatives under consideration include:

Design will incorporate shading and high-performance, energy-efficient facades
Integration of Connecting with Country principles, climate-focused initiatives, and healthy living strategies
A fully electrified development to enhance energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Use of low-embodied-carbon materials.

Timeline

Anticipated dates