Worimi people, Traditional Custodians of the lands and waterways
New South Wales
Regional
Solaris is a large mixed-use development that was initiated to facilitate moving the Council’s community facilities from a suburban site to this central beachside location. This first stage of the development comprises a residential apartment tower with 56 units, a restaurant and commercial space, and the Forster Civic Centre comprising a Library, Community Lounge, Visitor Information Centre and Customer Service Point for MidCoast Council.
The philosophy behind the master-planned community precinct was to provide the community with a wide variety of amenities in an architectural context which facilitates adaptability and future flexibility for an evolving population. The diverse mix of uses future-proofs Solaris to better cater for the changing needs of an evolving population. The amenity enriches the public experience, creating a new social precinct to engage with the local community through its built form and presence near the lake and beachside commercial precincts.
The Solaris Forster Civic Precinct brings a sense of pride to the community by showcasing innovative design that marries residential comfort with a state-of-the-art public library, retail and office. The thoughtful layout and shared spaces encourage social interaction to the entire community, creating a vibrant living environment which revolutionises the way residents live, work, learn and interact with the community. The completed first stage lays the groundwork for the forthcoming stages featuring a beautifully designed retirement village that will further enhance the lifestyle surrounding the multifaceted spaces, this integration of community makes it an exemplary model for modern living