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231 Napier Street

Edition Office for Milieu

Fitzroy, VIC, Australia

Words James Lyall Smith

Project Narrative – 231 Napier Street, Edition Office For Milieu

Surrounded By Culture And Commerce, This Quiet Pocket Is An Understandably Coveted Spot,

To Ambitious Architecture, Napier Street Has Been Designed With Consideration For Its Surrounding Buildings,

At Edition Office. “this Research Informed The Design Process From The Outset Creating A Strong Connection

Filtering Mechanism, Obscuring The Connection Between Public And Private Spaces.

Marrying Contemporary Ideals With The History Of Site And Context.

Perforated Metal Surround Providing Ever Changing Light And Air Into The Common Spaces. The Momentary

Quality Of This Entryway Ensures Each Arrival And Departure Feels Different From The Last. It Also Acts As A

Reflecting Milieu’s Dedication To Enhancing Neighbourhoods Through Design And Edition Office’s

Street, The Building Appears As A Series Of Singular, Raw Concrete Shells Simply And Unashamedly Stacked, One

Subtle Details And Materiality Amplify The Building’s Honest Character And Feel.

Upon Entering The Private And Secure Residence, Visitors Are Greeted By An Internal Atrium Enclosed In A

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And Doors To The Façade, And The Rhythm Of Party Walls That Line The Streetscape,”

Positioned On A Peaceful Street In The Heart Of Fitzroy

Surrounded By Culture And Commerce, This Quiet Pocket Is An Understandably Coveted Spot,

To Ambitious Architecture, Napier Street Has Been Designed With Consideration For Its Surrounding Buildings,

At Edition Office. “this Research Informed The Design Process From The Outset Creating A Strong Connection

Filtering Mechanism, Obscuring The Connection Between Public And Private Spaces.

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231 Napier Street

Edition Office for Milieu

Fitzroy, VIC, Australia

Words James Lyall Smith

Project Specification

Project Name: 231 Napier Street

Project Type: Multi-Residential ,

Location: Fitzroy, VIC, Australia

Project Year: 2019 ,

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Architects: Edition Office ,

Property Developers: Milieu ,

Published 14 February, 2019

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