Hoxton Docks on the Regent’s Canal
H-VAC is a creative play on planning laws, exploiting development exemptions for rooftop plant and equipment such as air-conditioning units to explore innovative use of space within Cities, in this case unused rooftop spaces. Described as a “A shelter in disguise” by the project architects, the enlarged scale of the rooftop plant allows for habitation. While a temporary demonstration project for the purpose of the Antepavillion awards, the project is inspiring YIMBY Qld in our pursuit of making more efficient use of ‘lazy land’ in creative and innovative ways, and looking for planning pathways to unlock these opportunities.