Alton’s proposal is deeply informed by a Connecting with Country Strategy, developed in collaboration with Everick Heritage and Dharug artist Leanne Redpath. Inspired by the themes of Tree, Water and Life, the architectural concept explores the interwoven relationship between people, place, and nature.

The form of the buildings, the landscaped link, and the integration of water throughout the site collectively shape an immersive, site-responsive experience. At ground level, the through-site link serves as a connective green spine—merging native planting with urban walkways—enhancing ecological connectivity and celebrating non-human kinship with Country. Water becomes a central design element, carving movement across the site and creating a sense of elevation and rhythm.

Architecturally, the towers rise with sculptural clarity, while the podium is composed of vertical brick blades, drawing on the site’s natural topography and echoing the flow of water and the rhythm of the landscape. This layered approach to massing ensures the development is both distinctive and deeply respectful of its context.