Cedar Woods Glenside

[EBG]

21/10/2018 there are at least 21 2 and 3 story town houses under construction in the grounds of the former Glenside Mental Hospital on Fullarton Rd . later there are to be some high rise apartments.

[EBG]

Plus more Cedar Woods

[EBG]

An update 3/11/2018. View from Fullarton Road.

[EBG]

After a lot of 2/3 story town houses work is now starting on the 6 story Botanica apartments.

[zippySA]

Am I in minority finding these "modern" Cedar Woods developments, and the Starfish one up at Rostrevor - as homogenous and totally uninspiring? They seem to mandate a bland colour pallete, perpetuate the need for air-con 24/7 as I haven't seen a single eave or shade structure yet (lord knows how they meet the energy codes). Can't they enable more diversity and choice in these prime spots? I reckon in 10+ years these developments will struggle and lack even more appeal.
I just feel nothing when I drive by - whereas Bowden perks the interest, because it has character and variations.

[how good is he]

I think the other problem that causes this is the buyers are buying sight unseen and buying the floor plan. They can have glossy brochures and beautiful renders which don’t always represent how the finished product may look.

[flat04]

perpetuate the need for air-con 24/7 as I haven't seen a single eave or shade structure yet (lord knows how they meet the energy codes).

Zippy, it's been a while since I looked at it but the Energy Ratings used to favor buildings that were good at keeping warm in winter over their ability to keep cool in summer. So the fact that they have limited shading is actually an advantage to their energy rating.

[dbl96]

Am I in minority finding these "modern" Cedar Woods developments, and the Starfish one up at Rostrevor - as homogenous and totally uninspiring? They seem to mandate a bland colour pallete, perpetuate the need for air-con 24/7 as I haven't seen a single eave or shade structure yet (lord knows how they meet the energy codes). Can't they enable more diversity and choice in these prime spots? I reckon in 10+ years these developments will struggle and lack even more appeal.
I just feel nothing when I drive by - whereas Bowden perks the interest, because it has character and variations.

I'm not sure why eave-less designs have become so common in recent years. Is it just cheaper to construct? Or just a design fad? Besides being totally unsuited to our climate, eave-less designs tend to be unattractive and age poorly.

[EBG]

Work is progressing on the 6 story Botanica apartments. Now up to level 3 as at 15/9/2019. Click on picture for bigger.