Salisbury Sanctuary revolves around the design of 8x units which aim to foster security and community for older women, incorporating the rich industrial history of the Inner-West within the design.

This project aims to create a connected community for the marginalised older women of Sydney, with the design revolving around multiple client personas. The residential buildings designed are of 3 distinct types, which accommodate a wide range of potential living situations. These include: hearing/visual/movement disabilities, introverted/extroverted spaces, security/privacy, spaces for plants/pets etc.

The main design principles of surrounding the design are based on privacy, interconnection, sunlight, socialisation, thermal systems, terracing structures and planting spaces. Privacy is accomplished within the complex through varying building height and displacing sightlines to allow for more intimate indoor spaces and reduced exposure to the street. Terracing the structures allows for a more interesting street facade alongside natural privacy accomplished by placing foilage around windows and threshold points. Interconnection is created through the arrangement of the public space into a central boulevard, which increases human interaction and passive surveillance. Sunlight is an important aspect to the design and crucial for the wellbeing of the older population, and is a direct challenge due to the 10m warehouse structure on the west side of the site. This is addressed through the orientation of the central pathway in a north-south direction to allow for equal sunlight through the entire complex, as well as the sawtooth roofing design and windows allowing further solar access. Socialisation is also an important aspect to the design, with close knit green and community spaces providing activities ranging from BBQs, outdoor games and fitness. Finally, a double brick insulation system in the construction aims to maximise thermal insulation and maintain comfortable indoor environments for the user.