How would you summarise Ensemble?

Ensemble is a boutique collection of luxury apartments located in the affluent bayside suburb of Elwood. The project possesses one of the suburb’s most coveted locations; on leafy Tennyson Street, close to the Tennyson Street shopping village, the lively Ormond Road precinct, and of course, the iconic Elwood Beach and foreshore. While contemporary in nature, Ensemble’s design emulates features from the Art Deco era, forming a series of residents that are unique and charismatic.

How did Elwood itself inspire the design?

Elwood’s architectural character was a big source of inspiration for us, in particular the Art Deco residences that are peppered throughout the domain. As such, you’ll notice the distinct fluted concrete archways on the facadee, a nod to a shape seen on so many iconic Art Deco buildings. The luxe, beachy vibe of Elwood also very much informed the design. We have designed light into every apartment with expansive, full-heighted windows, so there’s always that sense of sunniness and luminosity – like a perpetual holiday.

What are some notable materials featured throughout this development, both externally and internally?

We wanted the facade to integrate seamlessly with the materiality of the Elwood streetscape, so we’ve employed understated materials like smooth concrete and black steel, which is then softened by the greenery of the landscape design. Inside the homes, considered and well-appointed finishes really evoke an air of luxury. Beautiful marble finishes in the kitchens and bathrooms are definitely a standout feature, along with timber oak floors, timber veneer joinery, and plush Cavalier Bremworth Carpets in the bedrooms.