1+2 Architecture acknowledges the Palawa people as the traditional custodians of lutruwita, the lands on which our company is located and where we conduct our business. We pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past and present. We are committed to honouring Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and their rich contribution to society.
Snug Village Independent Living Units
LOCATION + TRADITIONAL COUNTRY
The Palawa, Snug, Tasmania
CLIENT
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STATUS
Completed 2025
AWARDS
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Adam Gibson
Designed to support independence while providing access to care as needs change, Snug Village brings together ten detached dwellings for older residents within a quiet residential setting.
Developed for Christian Homes Tasmania, the project offers residents the privacy and familiarity of their own home, alongside access to in-home care and emergency support through the adjoining aged care facility. With two bedrooms and two bathrooms in each dwelling, the development responds to the changing needs of older residents, balancing autonomy, accessibility and long-term comfort.
KEY COLLABORATORS
+ Builder:
+ Landscape Architecture:
+ Land Surveyors:
+ Quantity Surveyor:
+ Building Surveyor:
+ Structural and Hydraulic Engineering:
Aldanmark Consulting Engineers
+ Services Engineering:
+ Safety In Design Consultant:
Place
Located within walking distance of Snug's beach and local shops, the development brings independent living into an established residential neighbourhood, while maintaining a connection to the services and support of the adjoining aged care facility.
Native gardens and sunny north-facing private outdoor living spaces offer residents opportunities to enjoy the surrounding landscape from the comfort of their own homes. Living and kitchen spaces have orientation in two directions enabling opportunities for both privacy and passive surveillance and connection. Access to an existing shared community centre provides an additional place for connection and social activity, balancing the privacy of individual dwellings with opportunities to participate in a wider community.
Process
Accessibility, durability and functionality informed the design of the ten dwellings, with nine designed to meet the Gold Livable Housing Design standard and one achieving the Platinum standard. This approach considers the evolving physical needs of residents, incorporating features intended to support safe, comfortable and independent living over time.
Close collaboration with Christian Homes Tasmania was essential to balancing these requirements with the commercial realities of the project. Construction affordability, long-term durability and high functionality were carefully considered throughout the design process, ensuring the dwellings could meet residents' needs while remaining commercially viable.
The resulting design brings together practical, adaptable housing and the support infrastructure of the adjoining aged care facility, establishing a framework for residents to maintain their independence as their circumstances change.
Impact
This project demonstrates how thoughtfully designed housing can support healthier and more independent ageing. By providing adaptable homes within a connected care environment, the development enables residents to remain in their community for longer while maintaining choice and autonomy. The project establishes a sustainable model that aligns resident wellbeing with operational efficiency and long-term asset performance – enabling a resilient community where people can age with confidence, dignity and belonging.
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