Hope & Autumn
Geelong, VIC
Traditional Owners – Wadawurrung
16 Homes
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8.4-star energy efficiency, designed to use half the average energy of a 6-Star home.
THE WHAT
Austin Maynard Architects are coming to Geelong West with our best homes yet. Big, super-sustainable, beautiful, fun and resilient housing, gardens and lifestyle. Everything you’d expect from an Austin Maynard Architects’ home, without compromise. You’ve seen Austin Maynard Architects’ award winning ParkLife, Terrace House, Slate House and more. Family sized, life changing, climate resilient housing designed for a connected and healthy lifestyle. These are not just stepping stones, they are forever homes. Located in a gorgeous, quiet street adjacent to the thriving Pakington Village. With a train ride to Melbourne’s CBD or a short drive to the surf, this location is perfect for a healthy, active and connected lifestyle.
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SUSTAINABILITY
From material selection to shared spaces, Hope&Autumn introduces a new era of apartment living: 8.4-star energy efficiency, designed to use half the average energy of a 6-Star home. Insulated windows and walls regulate temperature and noise, keeping your home calm, cosy and quietly comfortable without temperature spikes. Every apartment is fitted with an energy recovery unit that filters and circulates fresh air, keeping your spaces healthy and balanced all year round.Pitched rooftops, inspired by Geelong West’s heritage cottages, carry a 25kW solar array that tracks the sun throughout the day — reducing energy costs and supporting a lighter environmental footprint. Together, these systems make Hope & Autumn one of the first fully electric residential communities in the area. Across the neighbourhood, beautifully landscaped gardens by Plume Studio embody the principles of biophilic design. Deep-soil planting and mature trees improve air quality, keep summer temperatures down, and create a green, tranquil outlook. Beyond their beauty, these spaces foster a deeper connection to nature — and to each other — inviting residents to share quiet moments beneath the canopy. With a 95/100 walkability score, Hope & Autumn places everything you love within easy reach — from boutique shopping and premium grocers to leafy parks and excellent cafés, all just moments away on Pakington Street. It’s car-free living made simple — reducing carbon emissions and deepening your connection to the neighbourhood’s vibrant energy.
“The starting point for the design was really Geelong West. We wanted to understand this incredible context – Pakington Street, the community, the amazing cottages dotted through the area.”
– Andrew Maynard
