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Nightingale 2

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Conceived by Six Degrees Architects and delivered in collaboration with HIP V. HYPE, Nightingale 2 is the second completed Nightingale project. Nightingale 2 is situated next to Fairfield Railway Station in Melbourne’s north. Its rare ‘island’ site allows light and cross-ventilation throughout the building, with every apartment enjoying north-facing living areas and bedrooms looking out to the south.

Six Degrees envisioned the mass of the building material interrupted down the centre and across the skyline, with greenery emerging through the core and across the rooftop like a ruin. Open, external walkways provide engagement with the street below, from where passers-by can see timber accents adding warmth to heavy concrete facades.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land upon which Nightingale 1 stands. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture.

Design features

  • Fossil fuel-free
  • Average 8.2 stars NatHERS rating
  • 15kW photovoltaic array
  • Low embodied energy materials
  • Embedded electricity network (100% GreenPower)
  • Rainwater collected for common area use and commercial tenancy toilets
  • Hydronic underfloor heating
  • Energy efficient heat pump hot water system
  • Open-air, street-facing walkways
  • Shared rooftop with veggie patches, communal laundry and fireplace
  • Ample secure bicycle parking, close to public transport and car share options, no private car spaces

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Awards

  • 2019
    BPN Sustainability Awards
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    Multiple Dwelling
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Specs & Team

Status
Under Construction
Completed
Completion
2019
Location
Fairfield, VIC
Part of Precinct
Apartment Mix

4 x 1 BR
16 x 2 BR
3 x Commercial

Community Housing

1 home allocated to WPI

Architects
‍Six Degrees Architects

Development Manager
‍HIP V. HYPE

Builder‍
‍Atelier Projects

Photography
‍Tess Kelly,
Tom Ross,
Kate Longley

Meet a resident

“
They say it takes a village to raise a child and this village has been phenomenal. We are very lucky!
—
Sophie, Al & Hamish
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For people, not profit

Nightingale Housing is not-for-profit organisation working on Wurundjeri Country.
NoCO2 certification #N376
ACN 649 301 011

Always was, always will be

Nightingale Housing is located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to Elders both past and present, and recognise and respect their abiding connection to this land, its waterways and community. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country on which we meet and work throughout Australia.

Always was, always will be. Close

Nightingale Housing is located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to Elders both past and present, and recognise and respect their abiding connection to this land, its waterways and community. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country on which we meet and work throughout Australia.