NOMA Residences

Creating Noma was a balancing act. On one hand, it had to preserve Glyde Street’s authentic residential character. On the other, it had to deliver housing density to the city. Finding a way to do both meant a creative approach.

Our vision for the nine-storey mixed-use development nodded to the past, with hand-laid brickwork and archways celebrating traditional craftsmanship at street level.

Above, 53 apartments would provide a diversity of housing options, while three commercial tenancies and a permeable laneway would enhance the streetscape.

We worked to turn challenges into opportunities. Like overcoming overshadowing constraints through civic-minded negotiations, ultimately winning approval for an unprecedented height for the area. Or designing around a grand old River Red Gum tree by shifting the building back from the street.

Arriving at the completed Noma is a warm, inviting experience. A vast double-height lobby offers an impactful first impression, while a palette of bronze, stone and custom joinery bring the sense of craft visible from the street inside.

The lobby contains a casual waiting area open for flexible use and a smart business lounge designed for casual productivity. Moving further in, spacious corridors are carved with recessed entrances to each apartment—creating a moment of composure, rather than opening directly into an exposed hallway.

Stepping into the refined interiors, you’re met with considered detailing, natural stone, warm timber and a curated palette of muted tones. Most open to views of the Cottesloe pines or ocean, offering a sense of expanse, natural light and visible outdoor connection.

Outside, native landscaping by Seedesign Studio accentuates the leafy setting, with a pocket park, edible plants and citrus trees. Up above the canopy, Noma’s grand rooftop lounge and terrace features a fireplace, impressive kitchen and luxurious dining spaces.

NOMA is sustainability in action too—with photovoltaic solar panels, maximum solar access and optimal cross-ventilation reducing the overall demand for mechanical heating and cooling.

Contemporary yet familiar, Noma finds its balance. Providing exceptional amenity for its residents while delivering a piece of architecture that actively improves the neighbourhood.