Elevating Sustainable Design at Merri Northcote with Embelton Flooring
In a striking collaboration between MAB, Six Degrees Architects, and TCL Landscape Architecture, Merri Northcote is establishing a new benchmark for residential living in Melbourne’s inner north.
GALLERY
Set against the natural backdrop of Merri Creek, the precinct is more than a collection of residences, it’s a thoughtfully planned community where architecture, landscape, and interiors come together to create meaningful places to live.
Design Inspired by Place
Inspired by its surroundings, Merri Northcote has been designed to sit seamlessly within its environment. Each home embraces natural light, captures creek views, and features flexible spatial layouts that adapt to modern living. Generous storage, versatile floor plans, and multiple furnishing options cater to a wide range of lifestyles, from young professionals to growing families. The development comprises 99 social housing dwellings and 151 private residences, with privacy enhanced through extensive landscaping. A pedestrian-friendly ground level encourages social interaction, fostering connections between residents and the wider Merri Creek community.
Interiors That Celebrate Materiality
The interiors are offered across four distinct design schemes, each defined by carefully considered materials and refined detailing. One palette features recycled Messmate timber flooring, a sustainable choice that carries a strong sense of history and connection to place. It’s warm, tactile finish references Melbourne’s architectural heritage while reinforcing the project’s eco-conscious values.
Another scheme showcases Embelton Flooring’s Blonde Oak European Oak timber flooring, a premium surface that brings natural warmth and character into each space. Echoing the site’s wooded landscape, this selection helps bridge indoor living with the surrounding environment. For architects and interior designers, it demonstrates how material choices can be both visually striking and deeply symbolic, reinforcing the project’s narrative.
A Diversity of Living Options
Merri Northcote offers a mix of one- to four-bedroom homes, including apartments, split-level residences, and creek-front dwellings. All residents enjoy access to shared rooftop gardens with treetop views, providing a rare connection to nature within an urban setting. Each interior is meticulously resolved, balancing aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability.
Sustainability at the Core
From recycled materials to passive design strategies such as natural ventilation and daylight optimisation, sustainability is central to Merri Northcote’s ethos. Embelton’s flooring selections support these principles, offering durability, low-maintenance performance, and responsibly sourced materials.
Over 100 Years of Expertise
With more than a century of industry experience, Embelton Flooring is a trusted partner for architects, specifiers, and interior designers. Their extensive portfolio includes premium engineered timber, hybrid, vinyl, and carpet solutions, all tailored to suit the unique requirements of each project.From high-density residential developments to boutique interior fit-outs and single dwelling residential builds, Embelton works closely with designers to ensure flooring performs as beautifully as it looks.
Discover how Embelton can help bring your design vision to life, combining craftsmanship, performance, and environmental responsibility.
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