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Nightingale CRT+YRD

Part of
The Village
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Located at the heart of the Village, CRT+YRD by Hayball is designed from the inside out. A thoughtfully landscaped central courtyard gives the building its name, and offers all apartments a dual aspect, providing abundant lighting and passive ventilation.

Hayball’s design uses natural and robust materials celebrating identity and longevity as well as championing lower long-term maintenance. Where natural materials are used their inherent materiality is celebrated, including any natural imperfections, which ultimately contribute to the unique character of each space.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land upon which Nightingale CRT+YRD stands. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture.

Design features

  • Fossil fuel-free
  • Average 7.9 stars NatHERS rating
  • 14kW photovoltaic array
  • Low embodied energy materials
  • Embedded electricity network (100% GreenPower)
  • Embedded commercial-grade internet network
  • 40,000L rainwater collected for common area use and commercial tenancy toilets (shared with Skye House & Leftfield)
  • Hydronic heater panels
  • Energy efficient heat pump hot water system
  • Shared rooftop with veggie patches and communal laundry
  • Central courtyard with lush planting and open walk-ways offers dual aspects for each apartment
  • Includes two-storey townhouses and Teilhaus apartments
  • Ample secure bicycle parking, close to public transport and easy access to 10+ car share vehicles at The Village

Media & press

Awards

  • 2024
    UIA 2030 Award
    —
    Category 2: Adequate, safe and affordable housing
  • 2024
    World Architecture Festival
    —
    Completed Buildings – Housing (Category Winner)
  • 2024
    National Apartment Awards for Excellence
    —
    Precinct Rejuvenation
  • 2024
    National Apartment Awards for Excellence
    —
    Innovation and Technology
  • 2024
    Victorian Apartment Awards for Excellence
    —
    Technology and Innovation
  • 2024
    Victorian Apartment Awards for Excellence
    —
    Precinct Rejuvenation and Civic Contribution
  • 2024
    WILD Design Awards
    —
    Multi Residential - Constructed (Silver)
  • 2024
    WILD Design Awards
    —
    Environmental Sustainability (Silver)
  • 2024
    ArchitectureAU Award for Social Impact
    —
    (Shortlisted)
  • 2024
    Australian Design Awards
    —
    Better Future, Environmental Sustainability (Gold)
  • 2024
    Australian Design Awards
    —
    Architecture, Multi Residential (Silver)
  • 2023
    Victorian Premier’s Design Awards
    —
    Highly Commended (Architectural Design)
  • 2023
    National Architecture Awards
    —
    Commendation for Urban Design
  • 2023
    National Architecture Awards
    —
    David Oppenheim Award for Sustainable Architecture
  • 2023
    National Architecture Awards
    —
    Frederick Romberg Award for Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing
  • 2023
    Design Anthology Awards
    —
    Sustainability
  • 2023
    Sustainability Awards
    —
    Multi-Residential Dwelling High Commendation
  • 2023
    Premier’s Sustainability Awards
    —
    Sustainable Places - Industry Leader Award
  • 2023
    Dezeen Awards
    —
    Sustainable Building of the Year and Housing Project of the Year
  • 2023
    The Urban Developer Awards
    —
    Design Innovation
  • 2023
    The Urban Developer Awards
    —
    Decarbonisation in Real Estate
  • 2023
    INDE Awards
    —
    Best of the Best Award
  • 2023
    INDE Awards
    —
    The Influencer (shortlisted)
  • 2023
    Melbourne Design Awards
    —
    Architecture, Multi Residential (Silver)
  • 2023
    Melbourne Design Awards
    —
    Better Future, Environmental Sustainability (Gold)
  • 2023
    Victorian Architecture Awards
    —
    Urban Design Award⁠
  • 2023
    Victorian Architecture Awards
    —
    Multiple Housing Award ⁠
  • 2023
    Victorian Architecture Awards
    —
    The Allan and Beth Coldicutt Awards for Sustainability⁠
  • 2023
    INDE Awards
    —
    The Multi Residential Building Award
  • 2023
    Frame Awards
    —
    Winner of the Year - Co-Living Complex
  • 2023
    The Urban Developer Awards for Excellence
    —
    Sustainability
  • 2023
    Victorian Architecture Awards
    —
    The Dimity Reed Melbourne Prize ⁠
  • 2023
    ULI Awards for Excellence
    —
    Global winner

Specs & Team

Status
Completion
2022
Location
Brunswick, VIC
Part of Precinct
The Village
Apartment Mix

4 x Teilhaus
13 x 1 BR
19 x 2 BR
3 x 3 BR
1 x Commercial

Community Housing

7 home pre-allocated to HCA

Architect
Hayball

Builder
Hacer Group

Project Manager
Fontic

Collaborators
Openwork

Photography
Kate Longley, Tom Ross

Meet a resident

“
We had our one-year anniversary recently. We all got together for a day-long party which began at midday on the ground floor, and every hour we'd go up one flight of stairs to a new host. It was a lovely occasion with everyone coming together.
—
Jacob

Placemaking in progress

The latest snapshots from the
The Village