Japara ’The Highbury’, Aged Care Facility, Glen Waverley

Spowers led the feasibility studies and created the architecture and interior design for this 60-bed aged-care facility in Melbourne’s east. Drawing upon our wide-ranging expertise across residential, commercial, community and education sectors, we brought a dynamic and holistic perspective to this project.

Enhancing street appeal and resident amenity

Mindful of the site’s location within a prime residential area, our design incorporates a basement carpark to discreetly accommodate vehicles without detracting from the streetscape.

Inside Japara Glen Waverley, residents enjoy generous floor plans and abundant natural light ­— thanks to a clever configuration that delivers most rooms a north-facing aspect. Our design also features a large courtyard and rooftop terrace. From this high vantage point, residents can access a garden and gym, as well as a prime position from which to take in views of the surrounding neighbourhood and distant Dandenong ranges.

Prioritising green credentials

At the time of completion, our design for this aged-care development was the first of its kind to be granted a Green Star rating in Australia.