Touring a Contemporary and MODERN Apartment Building in Melbourne

223 Napier Street is a contemporary and modern apartment building, designed by Freadman White for Milieu. The project sees textures carefully combined in a design approach that takes heed of history.

Settled within the heritage-rich built environment of Fitzroy, 223 Napier Street is neighboured by buildings from the early to mid-20th century; the ‘modern’ era of design. Presenting a refined perspective that also architecturally acknowledges its surroundings, 223 Napier Street emerges as both a contemporary and modern apartment building.

Freadman White uses particular materiality to show the influence of the modern urban context upon the design of 223 Napier Street. The contemporary and modern apartment building consistently features exposed concrete ceilings and sustainable, timber batten front doors which, when contrasted with brass accents, create a robust and rhythmic material palette.

Aware that the project is enclosed by buildings to the north and south of the site, Freadman White innovates in order to provide the contemporary and modern apartment building with sufficient ventilation. The building is split into two halves which are connected by sky bridges within an internal courtyard, enabling fresh air to reach dual aspects of the apartments. Sliding windows sit behind each timber batten front door, enabling residents to open their homes to the outside air.

Applying historical design principles to the design of a 21st century dwelling, Freadman White produces a contemporary and modern apartment building.

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Architecture and Interior Design by Freadman White.
Photography by Gavin Green.
Development by Milieu.
Filmed and Edited by Cheer Squad Film Co.
Production by The Commercial Project.

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