Griffith's new Indigo development breaks out of the box

115 Canberra Avenue, Griffith
$354,900-$504,900

Indigo’s curved facade features angular blades and recesses positioned to cast shadows in the rebates of the concrete, a design element which Fred Kasparek of Kasparek Architects describes as “a play with positive forms and negative voids”.

Kasparek says the building will be “the gateway development to the Manuka, Kingston area” and will become an iconic structure – and the first anyone entering Canberra from the east will see.

Griffith’s central location is superbly convenient, close to Lake Burley Griffin, the Fyshwick Markets and Manuka Oval and an easy commute to the Parliamentary Triangle and the city. It is a well-established suburb, with 20 parks covering 12 per cent of the suburb’s area, which is also home to some of Canberra’s oldest buildings.

Indigo is situated among Griffith’s generous green spaces and is just a short walk from the Kingston Foreshore’s thriving bars, cafes and restaurants.

Indigo “sets a very high standard in design and intricacies”, Kasparek says.

The building’s curved facade means the homes’ interiors have “an angular design which breaks away from the rectangular floorplans”.

Interesting internal angles maximise views from the apartments which all look out either to the north, north east or north west, and ensure the floorplans are large.

The 70 one and two-bedroom apartments, spread over six stories, feature large living spaces, double glazing, stone kitchen benchtops, Bosch kitchen appliances, reverse-cycle air conditioning and a washer-dryer combination. All two-bedroom apartments comes with two car spaces.

Residents will be able to enjoy the communal areas, which include a lounge, gym and barbecue area. Nine one-bedroom apartments and a mix of two-bedroom apartments are available.

Agent: Robert Potts, Independent Projects, 0408 626 096. Inspection time: Weekends 11am-4pm

Feature we love: Indigo’s bold design, with an articulated curved facade and views to the north, sets it apart from your standard concrete block.

Who lives here: Public servants love Griffith and investors will have their eye on the central, inner-south suburb.