About

Rochford is a multi award-winning residential apartment building situated in the heart of the Inner West suburb of Erskineville. A low-rise six-level complex with basement-level carpark, Rochford is oriented to a central garden courtyard. Comprising 75 apartments, the building is divided into two blocks, each with its own secure-entry lobby, lift, disabled access, and communal rooftop garden and barbeque area.
“We wanted robust materials that age or patina quite beautifully over a longer period of time."
Brad Phillips, Associate, Fox Johnston
Design & Development Team:
  • Architects: Fox Johnston
  • Developer: Barua Group
  • Builder: Uno Constructions
Awards (2018):
  • Winner: NSW Australian Institute of Architects – Aaron Bolot Award for Residential Architecture (Multiple Housing)
  • Winner: Master Builders Association of NSW – Excellence in Housing Award (Home Units)
Shortlisted (2018):
  • The Urban Developer – Development of the Year (Medium Density Residential)
  • Australian Interior Design Awards – Residential Design
  • National Architecture Awards – Residential Architecture (Multiple Housing)
 
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Rochford in the News

The Rochford selected by NSW Government as an Urban Design Guide case study.

Sydney Morning Herald April 18 2025 
The Sydney apartments that no-one wants to leave

Gallery

For more information about guiding principles for design and materials selection, including artisan Petersen's bricks, see this post from Robertson's Building Products.

For more information about the development, and the local area, see the original Rochford brochure.

Image credits: Fox Johnston, The Australian Institute of Architects. Photographers: Brett Boardman, Benjamin Hosking.