Concept PlanClass 1a / Class 2 / Class 3

Retirement Living

Purpose-designed for active and supported retirement

90m² floor area2 bedrooms1 bathroom1 car space1 storey

Concept Plan — this floor plan is for illustrative purposes only. It does not represent an approved design. Subject to design development, engineering, and planning approval.

Retirement living communities — independent living units (ILUs), serviced apartments, and aged care facilities — designed for factory production with accessible modular bathroom pods, accessible kitchens, and durable finishes. Compliant with the Retirement Villages Act and aged care standards.

Floor Plan

Concept Plan

Two-bedroom ILU: master bedroom with accessible ensuite, second bedroom, accessible main bathroom, open-plan living/dining/kitchen, laundry, covered patio, single garage or carport. Dimensions indicative only.

Concept Plan — indicative layout only, subject to design development and approval

Internal Layout

Accessible throughout — step-free, wider doorways, accessible bathrooms. Designed for ageing-in-place with adaptability for increasing care needs. Community facilities and shared spaces as required.

External Design Options

Brick veneer — residential character
Fibre cement sheet — painted
Rendered masonry

Construction Method

LGS framing with factory-prefabricated wall panels, accessible modular bathroom pods, and accessible kitchen units. Concrete slab on ground with step-free thresholds throughout.

Product Specifications

structureLGS framing to NASH Standard

party wallsLGS framing with acoustic and fire separation — FRL 60/60/60, Rw 50 minimum

floor groundConcrete slab on ground — level thresholds throughout

floor upperNot applicable — single-storey ILUs

roofColorbond steel

walls externalLGS framing with brick veneer or fibre cement

walls internalPlasterboard lining — blocking for grab rails throughout

insulationR2.5 wall batts, R4.0 ceiling batts — NCC 2022 compliant

windowsAluminium powder-coated — double glazed, low-sill heights

kitchensAccessible kitchen units — lever tapware, accessible storage

bathroomsAccessible modular bathroom pods — roll-in showers, grab rails, WC transfer space

laundryAccessible laundry — front-loading appliances

garageSingle garage or carport — accessible

electricalAccessible switch heights, emergency call system provision

plumbingLever tapware throughout — WaterMark certified

energy rating7-star NatHERS minimum

Standard Finishes

Brick veneer or painted fibre cement
Colorbond roof
Non-slip tiles — wet areas
Vinyl plank flooring — living areas
Lever handles throughout

Upgrade Packages

Community Facilities

Community centre, dining room, activity spaces, and landscaped gardens

Care Integration

Design provision for in-home care services — wider corridors, equipment storage, staff facilities

Smart Home Accessibility

Emergency call system, automated doors, smart lighting and climate control

Typical Applications

Independent living units (ILUs)Serviced apartmentsAged care facilitiesRetirement village development

Approval Considerations

Retirement living developments are subject to the Retirement Villages Act in each state and territory, as well as planning approval requirements. Aged care facilities are subject to Commonwealth aged care standards. Seek specialist planning and regulatory advice.

Project Examples

Retirement village ILUs — 60 dwellings — Central Coast NSW

Important Notice

All floor plans, specifications, and product information are indicative only and subject to change without notice. Concept plans and indicative layouts are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent approved designs. Final designs are subject to design development, structural engineering, services coordination, and planning and building approval. Building Solution Australia does not guarantee that any product can be approved or constructed on any specific site without site-specific assessment. Consult a qualified building professional and your relevant planning authority before making any decisions based on this information.