Solito is one of the first examples of rear loaded terraced housing stock in Queensland, which is now a common occurrence due to a focus on housing affordability and increased density in developments.

This style of living embraced the provision of a resort style recreation area to compensate for the smaller private gardens. The recreation area was designed around an informal shaped pool, which allows for recreational swimming including a ‘beach’ area for small children and in-pool seats. The clever design still permits lap swimming activity across the informal areas identified through marked lanes in the floor tiles and at 16.6 metres in length means that 3 laps equate to a 50 metre swim.

Embellishments to the neighbouring park adjoining Bulimba Creek were also undertaken and the new shelters were aligned on the project’s road axis creating a strong connection and focal feature.

This project demonstrates the successful outcomes of a proactive landscape design by ensuring greenery is incorporated within the narrow laneways.