The Journey

Set in a coastal hinterland at the foot of the escarpment, the IRT Woonona proposal reimagines the site as a contemporary senior living environment. New independent living residences, a social and wellbeing centre, a clubhouse, and a café are introduced to foster connection, community, and belonging, while the existing Flametree RACF, Camelia Lodge, and the heritage-listed Bluegum Sanctuary are retained within a renewed landscape precinct.

Working together with Team2 Architects, GW. created a humanist approach to the architecture, with environmental initiatives developed in collaboration with Indigenous consultancy. Gentle curves, tactile materials, and a warm coastal palette define the built form. Considered layers of linear brickwork, sandstone plinths, and timber textures shape the rhythm and modelling of the façades. The architecture is embedded within the landscape, creating a place of familiarity, comfort, and longevity.