Stockland have announced the acquisition of a 77-hectare residential development site at 944-1024 Ripley Road in South Ripley, building on its presence in Ipswich and South-East Queensland to meet much-needed demand for new housing.

Set to deliver 1,100 homes as well as a State Primary School and community facilities, the site is zoned for residential use and is close to Stockland’s Providence master planned community in the maturing Ripley Valley Priority Development Area.

Stockland’s CEO of Communities, Andrew Whitson said the group were excited about increasing their residential footprint with zoned land.

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Stockland's new South Ripley site sits close by to the group's Providence masterplanned community. Image supplied.&nbsp;

“The opportunity to build on the success of our Providence community, which has a very strong brand in the South-East Queensland corridor,” he added.

“The acquisition follows more recent consolidations at Providence and aligns with our strategy to restock our master planned community pipeline with market-ready projects on capital efficient terms, in well-connected corridors close to transport, schools, jobs and infrastructure.”

“South-East Queensland remains significantly under supplied, and we expect the new community will be highly sought after by homebuyers who value quality master planned communities in attractive settings with community facilities and infrastructure on their doorstep,” said Whitson.

Stockland’s General Manager of Queensland Communities, David Laner commented on the long list of projects the group already has up and down the Queensland coast, with experience the driving force behind the envisioned South Ripley project’s success. &nbsp;

“Stockland has almost $3.6 billion invested in Queensland, with master planned communities stretching from Townsville to the Gold Coast, including the multi award-winning city of Aura on the Sunshine Coast, the largest master planned community currently being developed in Australia.

“Future residents in South Ripley will benefit from a wide range of current and planned features at Stockland Providence, including the Providence Town Centre, the highly acclaimed Splash &amp; Play facilities, District sporting and recreational grounds, schools and childcare, and a Satellite hospital.”

“A diverse range of housing is proposed for the elevated site, which will offer future residents long views and the opportunity to build their dream home,” said Laner.

Subject to approvals, Stockland will aim to start the project after site settlement in 2024.

Set to deliver 1,100 homes as well as a State Primary School and community facilities, the site is zoned for residential use and is close to Stockland’s Providence master planned community in the maturing Ripley Valley Priority Development Area.

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Stockland boosts residential pipeline with South Ripley acquisition

Nedale Hamdan and Charlie Ayoub are the latest Sydney developers to dip their toe in the water in the Gold Coast apartment market.

They've lodged plans in Palm Beach, which is set to boom when the much-talked-about Gold Coast Light Rail passes through the quiet beachside spot.

Hamdan and Ayoub, who founded developer Masscon in 2014,&nbsp;has lodged plans for a nine-storey residential apartment across an amalgamated 1,783 sqm site&nbsp;fronting the Gold Coast Highway.

Designed by BDA Architects, the built form combines softly articulated edges and gentle curves to its horizontal layering, with soft flowing screen elements and a coastal material palette which anchors the development in its context.

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“The design intent is to create a high quality residential apartment building that achieves a high standard of architecture, liveability and appropriate scale within the Palm Beach site context," BDA noted in their design application.

“Through thoughtful, considered analysis of the context and its location within the Palm Beach area, the design builds on the existing contextual coastal qualities and provides a response that offers a high quality and visually interesting residential building which will provide considerable amenity for residents and a lasting architectural contribution to the Palm Beach precinct.”

There will be a maximum seven apartments per floor, with&nbsp;apartments on the higher levels offering unobstructed beach views of the neighbouring Palm Beach frontage. There will be a mix of&nbsp;two and three-bedroom apartments, some 16 configurations on offer. The largest apartment configuration spans over 160 sqm. There is a single&nbsp;one-bedroom apartment.

Each of the 58 apartments extend out from the living spaces onto expansive balconies, seamlessly blending the indoors with the out, and further opening up the already generously-sized apartments.

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To enrich the living environment of the residents, a generous sized recreational area has been offered to promote engagement on the ground floor including a large outdoor barbecue and dining space, as well as a pool.

With its beach-front location, residents will benefit from its immediate beach access along with its close proximity to the popular Palm Beach cultural precinct, featuring a wealth of amenity, including restaurants, bars, shops and cafes.

Positioned along the Gold Coast Highway, residents will also be connected to well-serviced public transport links, connecting them to the greater Gold Coast region and beyond.

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Hamdan and Ayoub, who founded developer Masscon in 2014, has lodged plans for a nine-storey residential apartment across an amalgamated 1,783 sqm site fronting the Gold Coast Highway

First look: Sydney developers lodged new Palm Beach apartment development

Cammeray is set for a new boutique apartment development.

The newly formed development firm ARCH is&nbsp;behind the&nbsp;plans for the&nbsp;four-storey apartment building at&nbsp;18 Vale Street.

Dubbed Millervale, due to its location&nbsp;on the corner of Miller and Vale Street, the project will comprise just eight, three-bedroom apartments across the striking building.

&ldquo;We are very excited for our first project Millervale,&quot; ARCH&#39;s Marcus Hinzack told Urban.

&quot;It ticks all our strategic goals of being in a great suburb with high levels of amenity, close to the local village and nature walks and very well connected to the rest of Sydney.

&quot;ARCH are going to hang our hat on putting design, both aesthetics and functionality above all else, and we were very careful to select a like minded architect DKO who share our values,&quot; Hinzack added.

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Perspective view looking north from Vale St. Image credit: DKO

&quot;As a team we spent a lot of time researching Cammeray and taking a lot of the design cues and understanding the local vernacular of the surrounding homes to create a contemporary apartment building that also nods to the history of the suburb and sits very well in its context&rdquo;.

Early in the design process, the landscape and built form character of Cammeray was analysed by ARCH and architecture firm DKO. From this a Cammeray character &ldquo;kit of parts&rdquo; was developed, including palettes of materiality, colour, texture and architectural features, forming the basis of the architectural and landscape concepts.

ARCH noted in there development application a key driver for the project was to develop a strongly site-derived proposal, which reflected the unique attributes of the area to strengthen local identity despite its continuing densification.

Millervale will&nbsp;replace the existing three-houses on the amalgamated 902 sqm site. The scale of the building is in keeping with the older walk-up style apartment buildings in proximity to the site.

DKO Senior Associate Sonny Oh noted in the design statement submission that&nbsp;the role of DKO&rsquo;s architecture is to mediate between the past, present and future of the site and surrounds.

&ldquo;The dwelling size and mix is in response to the demographics of the area and a market demand for larger apartments, which offer an alternative to detached or semi-detached dwellings,&rdquo; Oh wrote.

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Perspective view of pedestrian entry on Vale Street. Image credit: DKO

Offering open and light spaces, the apartments have considered ventilation, outlook, solar access and storage, further responding to the market needs.

The landscaping is a key component of the design, and has been sought to be integrated throughout the built form to contribute to the existing landscape character of the area as well as providing significant amenity to the future residents and neighbouring residents of the site.

Millervale will be part of the growing suburb of Cammeray, in the leafy Lower North Shore area.

Within close proximity to the Local Centre of Cammeray and Cammeray Square shopping centre, residents will benefit from a variety of everyday services and hospitality offerings, all within a five-minute walk. It is also situated adjacent to Cammeray public school, and Norths Cammeray Club, which is also within a five-minute walk.

Bus stops directly adjacent to the site along Miller street provide access to public transport to Chatswood, Crows Nest, North Sydney and onto the CBD, while the surrounding context also has a range of open space and recreational amenity, offering a diversity of passive and active spaces.

Dubbed Millervale, due to its location on the corner of Miller and Vale Street, the project will comprise just eight, three-bedroom apartments across the striking building.

First look: ARCH lodges plans for Millervale, Cammeray apartment development

For those who love the finer things in life, Urban have taken a closer look at eight of Melbourne&#39;s best&nbsp;luxury apartments.

We think you may love them....&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>The Bradford, Kew - 365 Cotham Road, Kew</h2>

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The Bradford in Kew presents an opportunity to join the ranks of one of the Melbourne&rsquo;s most exclusive enclaves, with heritage overlays and planning controls limiting obtainability.

Developed by Jafari Property Group with a focus on those looking to downsize without compromising on quality and luxury appointments, The Bradford offers discerning buyers the chance to secure a blue-chip property and enhanced lifestyle, enjoying the area&rsquo;s abundance of amenities and relaxed community atmosphere.

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Surrounded by grand estates and mansions and tree-lined thoroughfares, The Bradford comprises 10 luxury residences curated by the highly-regarded Cera Stribley architecture and interior design studio.

Designed over three levels, the building integrates into the surrounding streetscape, cleverly divided into four smaller entities, with generously-proportioned single-level apartments, including two penthouses, ranging from 95 sqm to 227 sqm, with gardens and outdoor terraces from 13 sqm to 148 sqm, which add to the sense of light and space.

<h2>Euroka Toorak - 5 Brookville Road, Toorak</h2>

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The Sydney-based developer, Sun Property Group, broke into&nbsp;the Melbourne apartment market with Euroka.

Landing at 5 Brookville Road, Euroka is inspired by Melbourne&rsquo;s iconic Roy Grounds House &ndash; once home to one of Victoria&rsquo;s most influential modern architects.

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The renowned architect and design firm,&nbsp;<a data-uw-styling-context="true" href="/architects/carr-design" target="_blank">Carr Design</a>, has created the 10 luxury apartments, which features a robust form, with a gallery-like, three-tiered elevation. Each apartment has been designed with a unique aspect across the three levels.

The theme of Euroka is &lsquo;welcome to the light&rsquo;, with the developer given permission from the Aboriginal Council, Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation, to use the name.

<h2>La Storia - 195 Cardigan Street, Carlton North</h2>

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A limited series of just 20 apartments, La Storia&nbsp;is a considered residential building designed to pay homage to both Carlton and Italy.

M3 Design, led by father and son, Frank and Gianni Mancuso, are behind the interiors, delivering a range of three-bedroom apartments within Marcocci Property Group&rsquo;s development.

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Each residence prioritises natural light and airflow, with functionality at the heart of each floor plan.

The design has been inspired by the designs of the late legendary&nbsp;Venetian architect Carlo Scarpa with four different&nbsp;residences available; Residenza Lusso, Residenza Centro, Residenza Giardini, and Residenza Allegria.

<h2>Soul Hampton - 14-16 Grenville Street, Hampton</h2>

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Differentiating itself from the larger projects on the market in the area, Soul Hampton offers just eight apartments in the Finnis Architecture-designed building, which features a sleek modern exterior blending with lush greenery.

A stone&#39;s throw from Hampton Beach at 14-16 Grenville Street, Soul Hampton is made up of two and three-bedroom apartments, ranging in size from a generous 120 sqm to 181 sqm.

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Soul of Hampton isn&rsquo;t just located in one of the most prestigious and luxurious suburbs in Melbourne, it&rsquo;s in the heart of it.

Located on the doorstep of the Sandringham Yacht Club &ndash; Australia&rsquo;s number one yacht club &ndash; Soul apartments have created resort style living, with interiors of natural stone and high-end veneer timber panelling, as well as high-end finishes and Gaggenau appliances.

<h2>Awaken &ndash; Brighton - 30-32 Rooding Street, Brighton</h2>

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Offering just 13 three-bedroom residences, Awaken is uniquely positioned in a secluded area of Brighton at 30-32 Rooding Street, but just a short walk to the popular Bay Street.

Partnering with renowned Melbourne architect Travis Walton, Awaken takes a contemporary and restrained approach to bayside luxury living.

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Comprising locally-sourced European-style brickwork and contrasting electro-bronze metal detailing, the architectural composition draws focus to the verdant landscape, combining natives and evergreen plants to create softness and seasonal change.

Situated in a uniquely secluded, tree-lined, laneway-style street in Brighton, the project features an equally tranquil garden setting, landscaped by Acre Studio.

<h2>Hawthorn Park - 33 Camberwell Road, Hawthorn East</h2>

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Dahua Group&rsquo;s $300 million Hawthorn East apartment development Hawthorn Park is their biggest apartment development in Melbourne to date.

Hawthorn Park is a sophisticated residential mid-rise that is strategically located amongst Hawthorn East&rsquo;s several transport, education, lifestyle and amenity offerings.

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Designed by&nbsp;<a aria-label="Rothelowman - opens in new tab" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-styling-context="true" href="/architects/rothelowman" target="_blank" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/rothelowman$rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>,&nbsp;<a aria-label="Hawthorne Park - opens in new tab" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-styling-context="true" href="/buildings/hawthorn-park-33-camberwell-road-hawthorn-east" target="_blank" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/hawthorn-park-33-camberwell-road-hawthorn-east$hawthornepark">Hawthorne Park</a>&nbsp;delivers 368&nbsp;one, two and three-bedroom apartments, featuring several amenities, including Melbourne&rsquo;s first suspended sky pool. Theatre rooms, a sky lounge,&nbsp;gym with a yoga and meditation studio and massage suites,&nbsp;hammock lounge, an indoor residents lounge and a garden pavilion are also part of the impressive offerings.&nbsp;

The tower also features over 2000 sqm of parkland curated by acclaimed landscape architect&nbsp;<a aria-label="Jack Merlo - opens in new tab" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-styling-context="true" href="/news/jack-merlo-sheds-light-on-the-landscape-design-for-hawthorn-park" target="_blank" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.urban.com.au/news/jack-merlo-sheds-light-on-the-landscape-design-for-hawthorn-park$jackmerlo">Jack Merlo</a>&nbsp;that bring the&nbsp;Hickory-constructed building to life. One, two and three-bedroom apartments are still available in&nbsp;<a aria-label="Hawthorne Park - opens in new tab" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-styling-context="true" href="/buildings/hawthorn-park-33-camberwell-road-hawthorn-east" target="_blank" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/hawthorn-park-33-camberwell-road-hawthorn-east$hawthornepark">Hawthorne Park</a>.

<h2>Sky Garden - 235 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley</h2>

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Sitting high above the revamped and most sophisticated shopping centre in the East of Melbourne &ndash; The New Glen &ndash; Sky Garden transcends both luxury and location, offering residents the very best in modern living.

Conceptualised by award-winning architects&nbsp;<a aria-label="Rothelowman - opens in new tab" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-styling-context="true" href="/architects/rothelowman" target="_blank" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/rothelowman$rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a aria-label="DKO Architecture - opens in new tab" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-styling-context="true" href="/news/dko-architecture-on-the-changing-face-of-hotel-design" target="_blank" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.urban.com.au/news/dko-architecture-on-the-changing-face-of-hotel-design$dkoarchitecture">DKO Architecture</a>, Sky Garden offers a range of one and two-bedroom residences that boast panoramic views, from the Dandenong Range across to Melbourne&rsquo;s city skyline.

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The towers are individually distinctive while also sharing a design language of flowing lines and timeless materiality across the fa&ccedil;ade.

Sky Garden gets its name from its&nbsp;4,000 sqm outdoor podium garden complete with a relaxation zone, entertainment lounges, vegetable gardens, children&rsquo;s play area, private cabanas and an outdoor fitness area.

<h2>St Boulevard - 601 St Kilda Road, Melbourne</h2>

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Landing on the fringe of the Melbourne CBD, St Boulevard is a three-tower project by&nbsp;<a aria-label="the Shakespeare Group - opens in new tab" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-styling-context="true" href="/developers/the-shakespeare-group" target="_blank" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/shakespeare-group$theshakespearegroup">the Shakespeare Group</a>.

Completed back in 2021, St Boulevard offers an unrepeatable location, located in a prime position on the corner of St Kilda Rd and High Street, and at the southern tip of Albert Park Lake.

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Designed by Elenbery-Fraser, St Boulevard still has on offer a mix of two and five-bedroom apartments, with features of long-wrapped balconies and interiors centred on key modes of contemporary living.

St Boulevard offers a multitude of exclusive facilities including, a heated lagoon and lap pool, resort style pavilions, water sunbeds, outdoor barbecue pods, garden seating areas and a children&rsquo;s play area.

For those who love the finer things in life, Urban have selected eight luxury apartments we think you may love.


Luxury Melbourne apartments you MAY love

The Whitehorse City Council has approved <a href="/developers/vicinity-centres">Vicinity’s</a> $700 million plans to bring to life the first stage of its mixed-use precinct of <a href="/new-apartments/box-hill-central-17-21-market-street-box-hill">Box Hill Central</a>.

Part of a 10-year masterplan, the leading Australian retail property group will transform 5.5 hectares into a&nbsp;mixed-use and retail precinct, with the first stage at&nbsp;17-21 Market Street set to include an office tower, a new town square, and a residential tower which will deliver 366 apartments.

Vicinity’s Chief Development Officer, Carolyn Viney, said the proposed redevelopment of the Box Hill Central precinct will transform the heart of Box Hill into a new, world-class destination for Melbourne.

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“Since plans were submitted, we have worked closely with Council, State Government and the community to ensure that design reflects the site’s rich history and responds to the community’s aspirations and preferences to live, work and play close to home," Viney said.

“Reaching this important milestone makes way for the first stage of development that will create a new east-west pedestrian connection through the town centre which will be complemented by a community plaza and Spanish-steps inspired amphitheatre, a new residential tower for more than 600 residents and commercial office space for 2,000 workers.&nbsp;

“This exciting project reflects our long-term confidence and investment in Box Hill’s future growth and builds on its existing strengths, including its longstanding reputation as a key destination to visit for fresh food and rich dining experiences.”

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Box Hill Central is set to become one of <a href="/new-apartments/melbourne-vic-3000">Melbourne’s</a> largest private mixed-use developments, with the first stage expected to deliver more than 50,000 sqm of commercial office space, along with 3,350 sqm of new public space. &nbsp;

It will also create new walkways and roads to interconnect to the precinct’s transport, retail, and dining offerings.&nbsp;

Overall, Vicinity says the redevelopment is expected to deliver approximately 2,400 construction jobs during the building phase and more than 6,000 new jobs for the precinct upon completion.

The group commenced construction works at Box Hill Central back in 2021, revitalising one of Melbourne’s busiest shopping centres and transforming it into a fresh and modern market-leading destination.

Vicinity’s Chief Development Officer, Carolyn Viney, said the proposed redevelopment of the Box Hill Central precinct will transform the heart of Box Hill into a new, world-class destination for Melbourne.



Vicinity secures approval for first stage of Box Hill Central redevelopment

The national property developer RG Property have lodged plans for a 15-storey residential tower in the heart of the buzzing Fortitude Valley.

The base of the tower, proposed for&nbsp;36 Warry Street, is weaved into the existing heritage fabric that occupies the site, blending in between the buildings of Keating’s Bread Factory, which was established back in 1879 before becoming one of the major bread making companies in Brisbane.

Designed by Blight Rayner, the Warry St development will comprise a total 118 apartments, with a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom residences.

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View of the proposed development from Kennigo Street. Credit: Blight Rayner

The ground level concept is to integrate the heritage buildings with the new built environment by linking them into a pedestrian laneway activated by food and retail outlets, forming the heart of the development.

“Initially, the historic buildings are intended to retain their predominantly office uses but over time, they may gradually change to retail and dining uses once the laneway gains a reputation as a hub of day and night life in Spring Hill,” said Blight Rayner in their development documents.&nbsp;

“The strategy for integrating new and old is twofold. One, by way of matching podium scale and two, by using a contemporary version of the heritage material palette, seeking not to imitate but add a new complimentary layer to the old,” they added.

Level one will home a yoga/pilates terrace along with a gym, which will overlook the bustling streetscape, in addition to three apartments that open out on to surrounding gardens.

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Elevated view above Warry St. Credit: Blight Rayner

Four vertical gardens, one on each side, are planned to enable vines to drape down each level and to grow laterally onto adjoining screens on the street-facing elevations.

Designed with the owner-occupier in mind, apartments offer a variety of layouts and floorplans, catering to differing living and lifestyles.

Large balconies are provided to all apartments and depending upon their orientation, balconies are variously open or screened.

The balconies provide depth to the three-dimensional form creating articulation around all sides, generally positioned on the corners of the building, giving two-way views as well as softening the built form.

“The typical apartment floors are accessed by an L-shaped corridor that opens up to gardens at each end and is naturally ventilated. The layout enables the majority of apartment balconies to occupy corners to optimise both outlook and aspect."

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Elevated view above the existing heritage building. Credit: Blight Rayner

Two penthouse levels provide larger apartments on the southern side of the tower, while creating a distinctive top to the built form.

Crowning the tower will be an expansive roof garden and swimming pool, with the intent that plants will drape over each edge and be highly visible from the streets and afar. The gardens will also screen the plant enclosure and surround a large barbecue plaza for its solar protection, reinforced by a lightweight, open pergola structure

The site has relatively good access to buses and Fortitude Valley Train Station, while sitting within walking distance of the Brisbane CBD, the new Fortitude Valley State Secondary College, and a host of other convenient amenities.

“The 36 Warry Street Project represents an exciting opportunity to enhance Spring Hill as a lifestyle precinct and inner-city destination."

Designed by Blight Rayner, the Warry St development will comprise a total 118 apartments, with a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom residences.



RG Property to redevelop historic Fortitude Valley Bread Factory

Crown Group Chairman and CEO Iwan Sunito says that to master something, you must be at one with the object you create.

That's the origins of the name of Crown Group's latest Sydney development, Mastery by Crown in Waterloo, a collection of five visually striking buildings creating a mini-community a stone's throw from the city.

“It’s about being at the top of your game, bringing a lifetime of knowledge and experience to achieve the optimum creative expression,” Sunito said.

“Here at Crown Group we’ve created global icons for the city of Sydney, but now it’s time to up the ante,” he added.

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“Mastery by Crown Group marks the culmination of decades of experience combining to achieve a singular vision. It’s a new era of urban living for Sydney, with a strong emphasis on creating community and connecting people with nature."

The Waterloo&nbsp;precinct has been designed in a collaboration between internationally renowned architects Kengo Kuma, Koichi Takada and Sydney-based Silvester Fuller, with Kuma and Takada taking the reins on the ‘stacked forest’ tower.

The five buildings, ranging from six to 20 storeys, will home 368 apartments, with each building featuring its own creative design. There will be a mix of restaurants, cafes and shops conveniently located along the streetscape, as well as the central east-meets-west eat street.

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The tallest of the five towers at Mastery by Crown Group, Building C, overflows with lush landscaping from the Japanese-inspired balconies and terraces, creating the illusion of a forest in the sky.

“Japanese architecture is more about its simplicity and how architecture and building blends with nature and nature becomes part of the extension of the building", Sunito added.

"They're&nbsp;not trying to create a building that competes with nature but they’re trying to respect nature and make buildings look so beautifully fitting with nature itself.

Revered globally as a mastery of architecture, in 2021 Kengo Kuma was named one of Time Magazines Top 100 most influential people of the year. Mastery by Crown Group will be Kengo’s first residential building in Australia,

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“Kengo Kuma is regarded as god of architecture in Japan and it's such a privilege to work with such a master,” said Takada.

Sunito’s long-held dream of working with Kuma was set in motion after a chance visit to the Kuma-designed Great (Bamboo) Wall House in Beijing's countryside, experiencing the best of Japanese architecture and its effects on the daily rhythms of life.

With its pairing of traditional Japanese design principles, particularly elegance in simplicity, and nature, the house made an infallible impression on Sunito.

“We tried to really humanise the architecture, try to humanise the neighbourhood and this is really about giving back to the people. Everything that will come in the Mastery by Crown Group will be very much a human focus",&nbsp;said Sunito.

Kuma said his intention is to create second nature.

"Most buildings try to create contrast with nature, whereas my intention is the opposite," Kuma said.

"I want to create the real nature by some complementary material. I want to create a stacking forest in the city."

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Mastery by Crown Group is home to the&nbsp;last council-permitted tower for the area, creating an exclusive opportunity to secure views that will be impossible to replicate in Waterloo with existing zoning rules.

Waterloo is seen by many as the Manhattan of Sydney, a former industrial precinct transforming into a vibrant culinary and cultural destination located just four-kilometres from the Sydney CBD.

Situated between Alexandria, Redfern and Moore Park, the area is rapidly evolving into a sought-after destination to call home. There is a wealth of nearby amenities and services including schools and universities, parks and bike trails, as well as restaurants, cafes and bars.

“Waterloo now is what people call a new creative hub, this is the new Manhattan of Sydney - at the centre of everything. You have transport right at your doorstep, including the currently under-construction Metro, as well as access to three major universities, which is quite amazing,” Takada said.

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“It’s about being at the top of your game, bringing a lifetime of knowledge and experience to achieve the optimum creative expression,” Sunito said.



Crown Group bring together 'masters at the top of their game' to deliver a ‘stacked forest’ in the sky at Mastery by Crown Group

Landing on one of the Sunshine Coast&rsquo;s last undeveloped ocean frontages, Cube Development&rsquo;s latest project, Oasis, has been designed in a nod to the surrounding coastal environment.

An extensive collaborative design process by local Queensland architect Cameron Sheedy and the developer resulted in a subtropical, resort-style apartment development, with a dual design between the entry-level space and the sculptural towers.

Set across six levels with 56 apartments, Oasis&rsquo; configuration maximises access to almost 180 degree ocean views stretching north from Point Cartwright all the way down to the Caloundra Headland.

Raw materials create a strong connection to place, with white hues, smooth-face blockwork, sand and textured concrete combining with tubular screening, breeze blocks and subtle curvature to achieve the set out, timeless coastal aesthetic.

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Functioning as a distinct portal into the residence, a L-shaped enclosure integrates to become the building&rsquo;s grounded podium, decked out with a Wellness Area, with a gym, pool, sun loungers, gardens and alfresco dining space.

Rising from this are the defined yet sculptural residential towers, topped with six expansive penthouses.

Having worked extensively with the developer and council to achieve a district ground floor vision, architect Cameron Sheedy said that the space deeply roots the project to its environment while channelling a visceral change in setting as guests step through Oasis&rsquo; threshold.

&ldquo;The podium is solid, constrained, and timeless. It works to create a quiet compound that is separate from the vibrant, bustling community beyond Oasis&rsquo; walls, something residents want to tap into but can disconnect from in their private sanctuary,&rdquo; Sheedy said.

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&ldquo;Large overhangs, glass awnings, natural ventilation, extensive dappled natural light screening and the creation of a considered microclimate work in unison to mitigate and enhance the often-extreme climatic conditions of the coastline and alter temperature, light and sound within the podium to signal the shift in place.&rdquo;

&ldquo;All of this contributes to an inherent feeling of an exclusive and palpably serene space, different to anywhere else and unwavering upon each return.&rdquo;

As for Oasis&rsquo; internal look and feel, Cube Development&rsquo;s Interior Designer, Sarah Busch said that the apartments are sympathetic to the external facade, with complementary materials that seamlessly transition between the two.

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&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve tried to blur the lines between inside and out through shared materiality, heightening the impact of the large voids, soaring ceilings and multilevel balconies that Cameron has programmed into the apartment designs.&rdquo;

&ldquo;Tying into the coastal hues of the external facade, we have used soft light tones and the bright whites internally, giving way for the stunning views that intrinsically connect the residents to their natural surroundings.

&ldquo;There is a refined artfulness that guides the apartments with strong monolithic elements, such as the kitchen benches. We have selected large format materials so that there are minimal joins or linework and a select few finishes that are purposeful. Everything is smooth and elongated to create a bold yet timeless feel as you walk into the space.&rdquo;

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Storage and joinery have also been designed to appear more like art or stylised furniture pieces, with apartments featuring timber flooring, large format porcelain benchtops, Terrazzo tiles and nickel hardware.

Residents will also benefit from integrated fridges with Smeg kitchen appliances, and built-in laundry appliances, with remaining apartments priced from $795,000.

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Set across six levels with 56 large residences, Oasis’ configuration maximises access to almost 180 degree ocean views stretching north from Point Cartwright all the way down to the Caloundra Headland.



Cube's Sunshine Coast apartment development, Oasis: A subtropical, resort-style nod to its coastal environment

The Melbourne-based property developer, Little Projects, has topped out its Signature Broadbeach project,&nbsp;the biggest residential development to hit Broadbeach in over a decade.

Signature Broadbeach, which commenced construction in late 2019, has successfully completed the concrete structure of the development by pouring the final roof slab in the&nbsp;245 apartment high rise.

Signature Broadbeach is the first Gold Coast development for the Melbourne-based Little Projects, fronted by high-profile Melbourne businessman Paul Little who boasts a successful development record across multiple market sectors. Signature is a joint venture with KM Develop.

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Leighton Pyke of Little Projects says he is delighted to see Signature Broadbeach taking shape and is looking forward to welcoming residents in the coming months.

&ldquo;It is incredibly exciting to celebrate the extraordinary progress of the building,&rdquo; Pyke said.

&ldquo;We are very proud to be topping out the Signature development, as we get closer to welcoming our residents to their brand-new apartment and vibrant beachfront lifestyle here in the Broadbeach precinct, where demand remains strong.

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&ldquo;For buyers, completing the roof slab and &lsquo;topping out&rsquo; means we are now one step closer to completion and we can&rsquo;t wait for those who purchased to be able to call Signature Broadbeach their home.

&ldquo;Once complete, owners of a Signature apartment can look forward to indulging in refined beachside living, rich in understated elegance and with 5-star resort style amenity.&rdquo;

&ldquo;With the building structure finished, we continue to focus on the close out of the fa&ccedil;ade and completion of the internal apartment fit out&rdquo;.

On completion, Signature is set to be one of the largest residential developments to ever grace Broadbeach, comprising of 245 luxury apartments with a combination of one, two and three-bedroom apartments.

Earmarked as one of the Gold Coast&rsquo;s most luxury projects, Signature Broadbeach will home a host of premium inclusions for residents, including The Deck which will comprise an entire level of exclusive amenities, including lush, landscaped lawn areas, barbecue and teppanyaki facilities, a private lounge and dining room, sauna, steam room and spa, gym, cinema, and the Gold Coasts first 50-metre infinity edge lap pool.

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Signature benefits from its quiet location at 12-18 Philip Avenue in Broadbeach, which is within walking distance of Pacific Fair, Star Casino, the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre and the caf&eacute; and dining heart of Broadbeach.

&ldquo;Signature&rsquo;s location in the heart of Broadbeach provides residents with access to unsurpassed amenities in an unrivalled location,&rdquo; Pyke added.

&ldquo;Broadbeach has the best of it all, with just a short walk to the famous beaches and a bustling entertainment precinct with world-class shopping and the best dining on the Coast.&rdquo;

The sell-out of the Signature project came 12 months ahead of its completion and the success signalled to Little Projects that it had found its niche in the Gold Coast market.

The international award-winning property developers, who established themselves in 2006, have delivered and sold more than $2.5 billion of property since their inception, with the group already planning another Broadbeach development in Aperture Broadbeach

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Proposed as a striking new addition to the Broadbeach strip, Little Projects in a joint venture with KM Develop staged the ‘topping out’ ceremony to mark reaching the highest point of the build.

Sold out Signature, Broadbeach apartment development, tops out

Due to the rich amenity surrounding the area and the diversity of product available, demand for Woodlea continues to remain strong.

Woodlea has again sold out its latest two releases within hours of launching, known as Westrise, with affordable parkfront townhomes for first home buyers, and The Yards, with premium lots in the heart of Aintree.

Comprising just eight townhomes fronting a reserve and adventure playground, Westrise sold out in just three-hours and received major interest with 115 registrations.

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Offering accessible prices for first-home buyers, Woodlea buyer Josiah Krznaric jumped at the opportunity to step into Woodlea when Westrise was released, with prices starting from just $445,000.

&quot;We had been looking at Woodlea&#39;s previous releases, but didn&#39;t feel we had enough savings to commit. This release ticked every box when looking for our first home. The town centre is within walking distance, but far enough from the hustle and bustle.&rdquo;

&ldquo;The five per cent deposit was a big advantage for us. We did some exploring throughout the town and fell in love with the community feeling, and how well everything is presented across the neighbourhood. We&rsquo;re also excited about all the plans and future growth, like the additional infrastructure,&rdquo; said Krznaric.

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While demand for townhouses within the community show no sign of slowing down, Woodlea&rsquo;s most recent land release, The Yards, experienced a similar result with all 20 lots in the latest release snapped up within the first day of launch, including buyers who already call Woodlea home.

Located North of Taylors Road in Aintree and within walking distance to future state-of-the-art amenities, The Yards is nestled amongst public primary and secondary schools, an active open space, indoor sports centre, major town centre and more, attracting both the upgrader and families.

Woodlea Project Director Matthew Dean said The Yards will cater to the increased demand for land within the highly desirable Aintree postcode.

&ldquo;The Yards will help cater to the regional boom we&rsquo;re still witnessing since 2020, where families are seeking more land and space to grow, while still having everything within easy reach such as schools, major town centres and more.

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&ldquo;All stock within Aintree has been highly sought after, including townhomes, and even if the market fluctuates we&#39;re confident that this neighbourhood will remain a desired location as it&#39;s right in the heart of Woodlea,&rdquo; said Dean.

Winner of the UDIA Victoria 2021 Awards for Excellence within the Masterplanned Development category, Woodlea is a major asset for the west, comprising prestigious schools, &lsquo;destination style&rsquo; playgrounds, parks and sporting facilities and is home to a large-scale Town Centre, Woodlea Town.

Currently home to 10,500 residents, this number is set to grow to 20,000 residents upon completion.

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Comprising just eight townhomes fronting a reserve and adventure playground, Westrise sold out in just three-hours and received major interest with 115 registrations.



Demand for Woodlea continues as latest releases sell out within hours

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/broadbeach-qld-4218">Broadbeach</a> offers plenty of reasons to live vertically, but moving from a substantial family home into an apartment can expose the compromises of high-density living. Privacy, room for guests and usable living space tend to matter more when an apartment is intended as a permanent home rather than an occasional coastal base.

A typical residential floor at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-eveleigh-broadbeach-7-9-surf-parade-broadbeach-qld-4218">The Eveleigh</a>, on Surf Parade,&nbsp;contains just four apartments. The 94-residence development by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/hirsch-faigen">Hirsch &amp; Faigen</a> is predominantly made up of expansive three-bedroom homes, with a limited collection of half-floor penthouses above.

Across the apartment floors, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a> has used the relatively limited number of residences to give each home greater access to natural light and outlook. Living spaces extend towards full-height glazing, while a series of bay windows frame selected views across the Pacific Ocean, city and hinterland rather than treating the building edge as a continuous wall of glass.

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“The apartment floors deliver a collection of homes that embrace controlled outlook via a series of bay windows deliberately framing moments of view,” Rothelowman Director Kim Lowman said.

From outside, those projecting forms contribute to the tower’s faceted profile. Strong horizontal and vertical elements establish its proportions, while the changing position of the sun alters the light, shadow and reflection across the façade throughout the day.

The same attention moves inside the apartments, where the material palette combines warm timber, natural stone, metallic detailing and softer curved forms. Kitchens sit within the main living zone, with stone island benches, integrated joinery and European appliances, before the living areas extend towards the glazing and the outlook.

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Three genuine bedrooms provide room to accommodate family and guests, while two secure car spaces and storage address some of the practical considerations that can become more noticeable when moving from a larger home. Feedback from the display suite has centred on the warmth and restraint of the interiors, with buyers commenting that the residences feel like homes rather than conventional coastal apartments.

A limited collection of half-floor penthouses occupies the upper levels, increasing the scale of the living spaces and adding private balconies and elevated finishes. From this position, the outlook extends between the ocean and hinterland.

Outside the private residences, The Eveleigh separates its shared spaces between the podium and rooftop. The podium is centred on wellness, with subtropical landscaping surrounding a swimming pool and pool terrace, yoga garden, private gymnasium, sauna and hot and cold plunge facilities. Landscaped retreats and pavilions provide additional places to sit away from the main recreation areas.

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Higher in the building, a rooftop pavilion and private dining suite sit alongside resident lounge, barbecue and outdoor dining areas, opening towards panoramic views across the ocean, city and hinterland.

“Buyers are no longer just looking for an apartment, but a lifestyle where they can relax, reset, and enjoy a balanced way of living,” Hirsch &amp; Faigen Director of Sales Matt George said.

Interest to date has come from established owner-occupiers and interstate lifestyle purchasers, including buyers planning a future move to the Gold Coast. Many are coming from larger homes and want to reduce ongoing maintenance without giving up space for family and guests, privacy, two car spaces or the ability to entertain at home.

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Much of that daily life can also take place beyond the building without requiring a drive. Kurrawa Beach and Pratten Park are an easy walk from Surf Parade, while Pacific Fair, Oracle Boulevard, The Oasis, restaurants, cafés, entertainment and public transport are also within walking distance.

The Eveleigh is Hirsch &amp; Faigen's fourth Gold Coast development since entering the market in 2021, following The Hemingway at Palm Beach, The Emerson at Kirra and Yves at Mermaid Beach. Each of the preceding projects sold out before completion.

“Broadbeach had been on our radar throughout our time operating on the Gold Coast,” the developer said. “Following our projects in Palm Beach, Kirra and Mermaid Beach, Broadbeach represented the natural next step for the business.”

The Surf Parade site brought together proximity to the beach, protected coastal outlooks and walkability to dining, shopping and recreation. Hirsch &amp; Faigen also identified the street as an emerging premium residential address, with enough separation from Broadbeach's busier destinations to retain a quieter environment at home.

The Eveleigh is now under construction by Maxcon, with completion forecast for mid-2028. Three-bedroom residences are currently available from $2.87 million.

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Joel Robinson

The Eveleigh brings house-like apartments to Broadbeach

A long-stalled Campbelltown development site is back in play, with new plans for 139 apartments set to supersede a mixed-use scheme approved almost a decade ago but never built.

The new proposal for 28 Cordeaux Street would deliver 116 market and 23 affordable apartments in a part 14-storey building, bringing a substantial new project into a Campbelltown market where new apartment supply remains limited.

Plans have been filed over the 3,092 sqm corner site at Moore-Oxley Street, around 600 metres from Campbelltown Railway Station and the city-centre retail core.

The site already carries a mixed-use residential approval dating to 2016. Doroch Architects has now been engaged on a larger replacement scheme, which is progressing as a State Significant Development Application following a Housing Delivery Authority determination in August 2025.

The apartment mix comprises 39 one-bedroom, 72 two-bedroom and 28 three-bedroom residences. Two-bedroom apartments make up just over half of the project, while three-bedroom homes account for 20 per cent.

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Of the 139 apartments, 23 will be delivered as affordable housing under the in-fill affordable housing provisions of the Housing SEPP. The affordable component represents 15 per cent of the residential gross floor area and will be managed by a registered Community Housing Provider.

Doroch has sought to break the scale of the building into two distinct elements, with a masonry podium of around four storeys establishing the street edge before the residential tower steps back above.

The corner position has shaped that approach. Cordeaux Street faces toward the commercial and civic centre, while Moore-Oxley Street leads into the lower-scale residential neighbourhood to the south, and the design verification report describes the site as "bridging the commercial core to the north and established residential areas to the south."

The podium will be expressed predominantly in face brick, while the upper levels shift to brushed and grooved concrete cladding with darker metal detailing. Recessed sections, deep balcony edges and landscaping break down the upper form, with an approximately 11.8-metre setback to the northern boundary addressing the adjoining St Peters Anglican School.

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Campbelltown has been starved of new residential developments in the last decade.

The only other notable development set to come to market this year is ALAND's Queen Square, a mixed-use precinct on over two hectares that will comprise apartments above a vibrant ground-level retail and hospitality dining precinct.

First look: New 139-apartment plans revive long-stalled Campbelltown city centre site

First Look: Sherlock Construction pitches apartments for low-rise Deception Bay

Queensland builder-developer MAYD has revealed the first look at its major North Kirra beachfront development, lodging amended plans that reduce the number of apartments and increase the proportion of larger residences.

The project is planned across a substantial 4,742 sqm amalgamated site spanning seven lots at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/2-6-pacific-parade-bilinga-qld-4225">2-6 Pacific Parade</a> and 27-33 Golden Four Drive in Bilin​ga, directly opposite Nor​th Kirra Beach.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/mayd-group">MAYD</a> secured the site for $32.5 million in 2025, in what was one of the Gold Coast's largest property transactions of the year.

The development will be delivered across two stages, with the first stage carrying an estimated gross realisation value of around $360 million.

The latest amendments seek to reduce the overall apartment count and shift the project further toward the owner-occupier market, with larger residences designed for buyers wanting considerably more space than traditionally offered in a beachfront apartment.

The residential mix will include townhomes, oversized two-bedroom apartments, substantial three-bedroom residences and four-bedroom homes.

MAYD has appointed Cera Stribley to lead the architecture and interiors, with the Melbourne-based design practice drawing on the beachfront setting through a series of ocean-facing terraces and heavily landscaped balconies.

Strong horizontal forms and curved balconies will define the exterior, with subtropical landscaping integrated throughout the building to soften the built form and increase the connection between the residences and the beachfront.

The project will also include an extensive collection of resident wellness and lifestyle facilities, continuing the broader shift across the Gold Coast's luxury apartment market toward larger homes supported by resort-style amenity.

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MAYD Founder Todd Mould said North Kirra was increasingly appealing to buyers attracted to the more established, lower-density character of the southern Gold Coast.

"North Kirra presents one of the most compelling luxury residential opportunities currently emerging in Australia, combining absolute beachfront with the character and authenticity that buyers are increasingly seeking, and the same sense of tight-knit community that defined Burleigh and Currumbin perhaps 10 or 15 years ago," Mould said.

"With Gold Coast Airport on its doorstep, it also offers a level of accessibility that broadens its appeal across almost every market demographic."

The project comes as the southern Gold Coast continues to attract an increasing share of high-end apartment development and buyer activity.

Kirra in particular has emerged as one of the region's more tightly held beachfront markets, with its relatively low-density character, established surf and hospitality scene and proximity to Gold Coast Airport differentiating it from the higher-density markets further north.

Mould said those characteristics had informed the approach MAYD and Cera Stribley had taken to the project.

"We've worked closely with Cera Stribley to create a vision that is deeply connected to its surroundings," he said.

"Inspired by the coastline itself, the architecture has been shaped around space, privacy and resort-style living, creating a collection of homes that reflects the next generation of luxury on the southern Gold Coast."

MOTIV Managing Director Carly Cottam, who has been appointed to market the project, said buyer attention had continued to move south along the Gold Coast.

"Purchasers who may once have defaulted to Broadbeach, Main Beach or Surfers Paradise are increasingly recognising the value of a genuine beachfront location that offers lower density, strong amenity and a more established sense of community," Cottam said.

"Kirra has a powerful combination of growing demand and genuine scarcity. Beachfront supply is inherently constrained, the area remains relatively low density, and buyers are increasingly placing a premium on locations that feel established, uncrowded and authentic rather than heavily developed."

Cottam said the proximity to Gold Coast Airport was also proving increasingly important for interstate and second-home buyers.

"Being minutes from Gold Coast Airport makes it particularly compelling for interstate buyers, frequent travellers and second-home purchasers who can access an authentic coastal lifestyle almost immediately after stepping off a flight."

The acquisition takes MAYD's active development portfolio to more than $500 million, with the North Kirra project representing one of its largest undertakings to date.

MAYD is targeting an early 2027 launch.

First look at MAYD's North Kirra mixed-use precinct

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Castle Hill, the longtime hub of the Hills District, has been one of the major beneficiaries of Sydney's Metro expansion, with improved connectivity helping drive continued population growth, development and buyer demand across the Hills District.

But despite that growth, the suburb has seen relatively few major new apartment projects brought to market over the past 18 months.

Hills District developer Reve Group is looking to fill that gap with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/nova-r-ve-castle-hill-2-garthowen-crescent-castle-hill-nsw-2154">Nova Rêve</a>, a major new mixed-use precinct on the corner of Garthowen Crescent and Old Castle Hill Road, a short walk from Castle Hill Metro Station and Castle Towers.

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The project will comprise three residential towers alongside a hotel, restaurants, cafes and a skybar, more than 1,600 sqm of ground-floor retail and almost an acre of landscaped gardens.

It represents the largest project undertaken by Reve Group, the development arm of the Kassis family, which has been building across the Hills District for more than 30 years through Kassis Homes.

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Nova Rêve also represents a significant step up from the family's first apartment development, Grand Rêve, which was delivered nearby on Garthowen Crescent.

Grand Rêve introduced larger, house-like apartment layouts and premium inclusions including Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances to the Castle Hill market.

Nova Rêve takes that approach to a precinct scale, combining the residential component with hospitality, retail and substantial public and resident landscaping.

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Reve Group Managing Director Sam Kassis said the project reflected the family's three decades of building in the Hills, which has evolved from trophy homes on quarter-acre blocks to larger-scale apartment development.

"Grand Rêve was our first apartment project here and it showed us what this pocket of Castle Hill could be. Nova Rêve is the refinement of that idea: not just apartments, but a place the whole suburb can use," Kassis said.

A key part of that approach is the hotel, which has been designed to operate as an amenity for the wider Castle Hill community rather than solely hotel guests.

It will include restaurants, cafes, skybars and all-day dining, alongside conference and event facilities catering to business functions, community groups and private events.

At ground level, more than 1,600 sqm of shops and cafes will open onto the surrounding streets and landscaped areas.

Almost an acre of gardens designed by Land and Form Studios will run through the precinct, incorporating pathways, seating, barbecue areas and children's play spaces.

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Reve Group's Romio Georges said creating an active ground plane had been central to the planning of Nova Rêve.

"There are gardens with pathways, barbecues, seating and play areas, shops and cafes opening onto the street, and a hotel with restaurants and a skybar that anyone in Castle Hill can walk into," Georges said.

The project's elevated position on one of Sydney's highest ridgelines will also provide apartments with outlooks toward the Sydney skyline, surrounding parkland and the Blue Mountains.

More than 80 per cent of the apartments will occupy corner positions, with Turner responsible for both the architecture and interiors.

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