Napier Street Housing

The project is surrounded at street level by fine-gauge steel fencing which protects small threshold gardens at each dwelling's entry.

The location of the bedrooms has allowed the architect to elevate the main living area to the first floor, where each dwelling leads out to generous open spaces.

In response to the uncertainty of occupation often associated with speculative housing, Thompson has created a floor plan with flexible and innovative internal spatial solutions that encourages a variety of forms of use.

In the four detached rear dwellings, Thompson has continued her ongoing examination of appropriate housing models by creating street elevations that act as literal sections of their interior volumes.

The change in materials therefore reflects the interior spaces, not only providing contextual engagement but also acting as a public expression of Thompson's ongoing research.

Napier Street Housing – Corner of Webb St. and Napier St., Fitzroy
Napier Street Housing – Terrace Entrance on Napier Street
Napier Street Housing – Webb St. Elevation
Napier Street Housing – Napier St. Elevation
Floor plans by Kerstin Thompson Architects
Photograph of Napier Street Housing by Patrick Bingham-Hall
Birds-eye view of Napier Street Housing by Patrick Bingham-Hall
Front view of Napier Street Housing by Patrick Bingham-Hall
1:200 floor plans by Kerstin Thompson Architects