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Buxton Projects

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Buxton Projects specialises in a diverse range of residential, industrial and commercial property, informed by the Buxton family’s extensive involvement and expertise in Melbourne real estate and property, dating back to 1850.

The business is led by Josh Buxton, who has many years experience in the property industry and has been involved in some of Australia’s most iconic and successful residential developments. It’s this experience that Josh carries with him in the operation of Buxton Projects, and the complete services provided to its clients.

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Dialogue

Josh Buxton

Apart from being a Toorak address, what was the reason behind purchasing this site?

This site is truly great. Beyond the widely known benefits of living in Toorak, the address is a stone’s throw from one of the city’s best inner-suburban retail districts, High Street, Armadale, and just moments from public transport that links to wider Melbourne. On top of that, the sheer size of the site, and its position among established trees, meant that it was an unmissable opportunity.

What was your initial inspiration and brief to Conrad Architects for the project?

Our aim was clear and simple: develop a beautiful building that feels like home. Hand-crafted apartments for people that notice the little things. Homes that ensure occupants feel secure and calm when they come home. We also knew that the landscaping had to go hand-in-hand with the architecture. They had to function as one collective element to truly complement each other. From day one, design leads Jack and Paul worked in close collaboration to make all this happen.

What were the opportunities and challenges in bringing your vision to life?

In the south-east corner of the site there’s this magnificent Pin Oak tree. It’s been there a long time. It’s important. As soon as we saw this tree, we knew it needed to be preserved, to be integrated into the design. So we had to work around it, protect it, when designing and building ADA. And this paid off. Because we went to such effort to retain it, several of the apartments have direct views of this majestic tree. It’s an integral part of the site. ADA wouldn’t be the same without it.

What were some features that you felt ADA could not be developed without?

ADA was such an intriguing concept for us. It has such a strong, commanding identity, and doing the concept justice meant we needed a strong and commanding façade. Landscaping was incredibly important too. Calm, comfort and a great sensory experience were key elements of our vision for ADA, so there’s a lot of emphasis on greenery and plant life, and how it will benefit residents in the long term.

What inspires you as a developer?

As a builder of homes, we’re inspired by architecture and design, and by the positive effects they can have on people and communities. We’re driven to make places and spaces that help occupants live their best lives, in locations they love.