The low rise, high density apartment community aims to achieve the best of both, combining urban (location/ connectivity/access to public services) with rural (close connection to green spaces/creating a comfortable micro climate/privacy) aspirations. The north facing garden encroaches into the underbelly of the building increasing green cover and creating a comfortable, shaded, extended community space. The apartment units are carefully oriented to face either east or north, extending the living space towards public gardens with personal green planters. The dual layered façade with double glazed windows further reduce the heat gain and noise pollution.