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Nightingale Leftfield

Part of
The Village
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Nightingale Leftfield by Kennedy Nolan is the Village’s red brick address on Duckett Street. Entry is via the lofty, sheltered pedestrian access along the western edge of the building, raised and protected from the Upfield bike path by lush planting. Beyond the front door is  a garden court filled with colourful light from the west, offering access to the building’s open air staircase. The building encourages residents to take the stair and provides relaxed spaces for chance encounters with neighbours and friends.⁣

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

Design features

  • Fossil fuel-free
  • Average 8.1 stars NatHERS rating
  • 20kW 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 & CRT+YRD)
  • Hydronic heater panels
  • Energy efficient heat pump hot water system
  • Shared rooftop with veggie patches and communal laundry
  • 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
    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
    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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Nightingale Leftfield
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Specs & Team

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

2 x Teilhaus
11 x 1 BR
15 x 2 BR
1 x Commercial

Community Housing

4 homes pre-allocated to HCA

Architect
Kennedy Nolan

Builder
Hacer Group

Project Manager
Fontic

Collaborators
Openwork,
Amanda Oliver Gardens

Photography
Kate Longley, Tom Ross

Meet a resident

They say you should have a baby where you feel safest. She was born on the coldest day of the year, and this place felt like a lovely cocoon.

Placemaking in progress

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