Hampden by RMA

Hampden by RMA is a boutique collection of nine large-scale apartments on a tree-lined corner of Armadale, one of Melbourne's most coveted addresses. Designed and delivered by RMA, every element of this building embodies the long-held principles of RMA: intelligent architecture, healthy design, a tradition of craftsmanship and a deep connection with nature. As sophisticated as the design is, the vision was, in fact, simple: to create a home that is a joy to come home to.

The brick façade features elegant curves and signature arches in a nod to the Palazzo della Civiltà in Rome. These deeply set elements provide shelter from the rain without the need for additional awnings. Pocket gardens and ground-level landscaping seamlessly integrate the building with the leafy character of the suburb.

For the exterior, a light palette with earthy tones was chosen to reflect sunlight and the natural quality of the ghost-grey bricks. The application of these bricks and a wash established a consistent tone for the entire building, contributing to an organic, aesthetically pleasing, and enduring presence within the village streetscape. Practically, the use of bricks in a shared building minimises maintenance and ensures a more sustainable lifespan.

Designing the three-bedroom residences, RMA leveraged its extensive expertise in private homes and apartment projects to create a technologically advanced, sustainable and healthy living environment. The residences are spacious, light-filled and warm, benefitting from the sun's rays streaming through the arched windows throughout the day. The building incorporates fundamental principles of sustainable design, such as a 7-star energy rating, passive solar design, low-toxicity paints, window gardens, double glazing, and acoustic insulation.

Now inhabited and enjoyed by a close-knit community of friends and neighbours, Hampden by RMA lives as a series of enlightened homes in tune with its cultivated urban village setting, grounded by nature, and inspiring from every perspective.

Please call Melissa on 0418100177 to view the two remaining residences.