Summerhill Village
Summerhill Village in West Footscray demonstrates how social housing can combine density, quality, and community impact. Developed on the site of former Lions Club retirement units, the project replaces aging housing with 49 thoughtfully designed apartments that prioritise resident wellbeing, independence, and connection. The Village primarily supports older women on the Victorian Housing Register, while exploring an intergenerational model that accommodates younger women with children, strengthening community ties.
Project Information
Client: Lions Footscray
Location: West Footscray, VIC
Country: Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong people
Year: 2020
Size: 49 apartments
Programme: Social Housing, Multi-residential
Status: Completed
Team
Architect: Tandem Design Studio
Designer: Priscilla Finn, Bee Horsley, Andrew Nicholson, Annie Crone, Carey Landwehr (Feasibility only), Kathi Holt, James Murray, Mery Samsir, Tim Hill
Builder: DEVCO Project & Construction Management
Imagery: Tom Ross
Disclaimer
Early project feasibility only undertaken at Tandem Design Studio in 2020-21.