Newburgh Light House / Splinter Society

Conveniently located in Auburn Village, Newburgh Light House presents a highly sustainable housing solution, accommodating up to 21 people over 10 levels, on an almost unbuildable 150m2 site, right on a historic train station. With no street access and a north facade directly abutting VicTrack land, complicated fire, building methodology, acoustics, equitable light, and stability requirements dominated much of the design process.  The response was a mini tower typology with a full level for each residence, using glass block as a key material to achieve fire and light requirements.  Conceptually, the translucent facades, combined with reflective finishes throughout, form a lantern to the public realm, whilst creating an ephemeral effect within the residences.