Fern Hill
Fern Hill seniors living development is a residential complex with community facilities for 39 serviced apartments (1 bedroom) and 57 independent living units (2 and 3 bedrooms) in the Fern Hill neighbourhood precinct of Bruce, Canberra. Related community facilities and on site parking contained within a basement create a pedestrian friendly environment that encourages residents to enjoy secure outdoor leisure facilities. The design provides for an integrated landscape and architectural environment that facilitates both amenity and lifestyle in a tranquil natural setting. The function/library and dining areas are carefully located to encourage leisure activities within these ‘outdoor rooms’ - these courtyards provide a secure and quiet environment for the residences as well as allowing amenity good solar access and cross ventilation to most of the units.