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Nightingale Skye House

Part of
The Village
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Skye House by Breathe sits at the eastern edge of The Village. Drawing inspiration from Ricardo Bofill’s The Factory, the repeated arches along the Duckett Street facade are also a re-interpretation of a familiar Brunswick motif, referencing the eclectic Mediterranean houses scattered around the suburb. The use of textured paint over the arches encourages greenery to take hold. Internally, the building features two central light courts to the East and West, which allow for natural daylight penetration to bedrooms, and encourage residents to engage with the open, verdant green courtyards below.

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

Design features

  • Fossil fuel-free
  • Average 8.1 stars NatHERS rating
  • 23.6kw 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 CRT+YRD & Leftfield)
  • Hydronic heater panels
  • Recycled timber hardwood flooring throughout apartments, top-nailed
  • Energy efficient heat pump hot water system
  • Shared rooftop with veggie patches, communal laundry and dog park
  • Communal bath house
  • Includes 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
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    Multi Residential - Constructed (Silver)
  • 2024
    WILD Design Awards
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    Environmental Sustainability (Silver)
  • 2024
    ArchitectureAU Award for Social Impact
    —
    (Shortlisted)
  • 2024
    Australian Design Awards
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    Better Future, Environmental Sustainability (Gold)
  • 2024
    Australian Design Awards
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    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
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    David Oppenheim Award for Sustainable Architecture
  • 2023
    National Architecture Awards
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    Frederick Romberg Award for Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing
  • 2023
    Design Anthology Awards
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    Sustainability
  • 2023
    Sustainability Awards
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    Multi-Residential Dwelling High Commendation
  • 2023
    Premier’s Sustainability Awards
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    Sustainable Places - Industry Leader Award
  • 2023
    Dezeen Awards
    —
    Sustainable Building of the Year and Housing Project of the Year
  • 2023
    Good Design Awards
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    Architectural Design : Gold Winner
  • 2023
    Good Design Awards
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    Architectural Design: Best in Class
  • 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
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    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
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    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
    Australian Interior Design Awards
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    Sustainability Advancement (Commendation)
  • 2023
    Australian Interior Design Awards
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    Residential Award (Commendation)
  • 2023
    Australian Interior Design Awards
    —
    Best of State Residential Design
  • 2023
    The Urban Developer Awards for Excellence
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    Sustainability
  • 2023
    Victorian Architecture Awards
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    The Dimity Reed Melbourne Prize ⁠
  • 2023
    ULI Awards for Excellence
    —
    Global winner
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Specs & Team

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

7 x Teilhaus
12 x 1 BR
23 x 2 BR
1 x 3 BR
1 x Commercial

Community Housing

7 homes pre-allocated to HCA and WPI

Architects
Breathe

Builder
Hacer Group

Project Manager
Fontic

Collaborators
Openwork

Photography
Kate Longley, Tom Ross

Meet a resident

“
As a woman in her 40s, I can’t afford to be saddled with a lot of debt. With a small apartment I have the flexibility to own a home — my first, maybe my only one — and live a full life, something I was never sure could be an option.

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