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Nightingale Skye House

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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
    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
    Good Design Awards
    Architectural Design : Gold Winner
  • 2023
    Good Design Awards
    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
    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
    Australian Interior Design Awards
    Sustainability Advancement (Commendation)
  • 2023
    Australian Interior Design Awards
    Residential Award (Commendation)
  • 2023
    Australian Interior Design Awards
    Best of State Residential Design
  • 2023
    The Urban Developer Awards for Excellence
    Sustainability
  • 2023
    Victorian Architecture Awards
    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

The best thing about this place is community. Carlton was a good site, but nowhere else is like this. You feel the warmth, you feel everyone wanting to help you. During construction, lots of the residents were saying, 'Can I help you? I can come and paint'. It was amazing.
Ako

Placemaking in progress

The latest snapshots from the construction site and community meetups of
The Village