Kensington Assemble Housing: 15 Thompson St., Kensington

In this lecture, Thomas Gilbert discusses this intimate development where liveability, connectivity and wellbeing drove the design delivered by Hayball. Flexibility is the key point of difference as residents begin their experience as tenants on a five-year lease, after which time they have the option to buy their home at a pre-agreed price.

Known as the Assemble Model, the development team has pioneered this new innovative approach to homeownership that unlocks access to design-driven, community-oriented apartment living while addressing Melbourne’s severe lack of affordability and security.