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Our first South Australian project, Nightingale Bowden is in one of Adelaide’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. Situated on a unique island site, the building overlooks the street to the south and accesses sunlight from the north. Design elements like a sawtooth profile peeking out above the roofline, and copper motifs across the façade, subtly acknowledge Bowden’s industrial past. Breathe created a visual separation between the two halves of the building by incorporating colour variations into the fluted profile. One half of the facade is natural grey and the other a subtle green.

We are proud to acknowledge the Kaurna people as the Traditional Custodians of the land upon which Nightingale Bowden stands. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.

Design features

  • Fossil fuel-free
  • Average 8.2 stars NatHERS rating
  • 5 Green Star rating
  • Low embodied energy materials
  • Embedded electricity network (100% GreenPower)
  • Embedded commercial-grade internet network
  • 22kW photovoltaic array
  • Rainwater collected for common area use
  • Shared rooftop with veggie patches
  • Energy efficient heat pump hot water system
  • Guest house for visitors
  • Ample secure bicycle parking, close to public transport and car share options, no private car spaces

Media & press

Awards

  • 2023
    Sustainability Awards
    —
    Multi-Residential Dwelling (shortlisted)
  • 2023
    Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) South Australia Awards for Excellence
    —
    Innovation (Winner)
  • 2023
    South Australian Architecture Awards
    —
    Award for Residential Architecture — Multiple Housing
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Specs & Team

Status
Under Construction
Completed
Completion
2022
Location
Bowden, SA
Part of Precinct
Apartment Mix

17 x 1BR
19 x 2BR
1 x Commercial

Community Housing

18 homes pre-allocated to HCSA

Architects
Breathe

Builder
Hindmarsh

Landscaping
Landskāp,
Openwork

Photography
Kate Longley, Anthony Basheer

Meet a resident

“
I really like the idea that a building like this will bring together a potentially quite diverse group of people who share similar ideas on sustainability, community, access etc.
—
Nick

Placemaking in progress

The latest snapshots from the construction site and community meetups of
Nightingale Bowden
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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.