A show-stopping atrium, luxury retail shopfronts, and a ballroom will be&nbsp;part of the transformational $3.6 billion Queen&rsquo;s Wharf Brisbane development delivered by Destination Brisbane Consortium, a joint venture between parent company, The Star Entertainment Group, and its two partners, Chow Tai Fook Enterprises and Far East Consortium.

Nestled between the newly launched Brisbane apartment tower, Queen&rsquo;s Wharf Residences and the Dorset and Rosewood Hotels, the George Street entrance will be home to a striking atrium spilt over five levels, set to redefine the space for both residents and visitors.

Multiplex Senior Project Manager Rick Woodford said now the structure is formed, the biggest transformation will be in the luxury finishes that will round out the podium structure over the next year.

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&ldquo;Above the luxury retail on George Street there will be mirrored soffit, surrounded by a mix of timber and stone finishes,&rdquo; Woodford said.

&ldquo;Fourteen escalators are currently being installed in the atrium which will draw people from George Street and into the restaurants, bars and luxury retail once completed.&quot;

The largest escalator that has been installed was 16 metres long and weighed 12 tonnes.

&ldquo;Over the next few months the scaffold surrounding the atrium will be removed, revealing a rectangular light-filled space with soft edges complete with a glass ceiling,&quot; Woodford added.

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The fa&ccedil;ade is also being installed along the Grand Ballroom that will have capacity for up to 2,000 guests.

Internationally renowned, home-grown Brisbane artist Lindy Lee has been engaged to create a signature masterpiece for the art installations to be showcased as part of the development.

An Australian painter and sculptor of Chinese heritage, Lee will craft a unique, eight-metre, 8,000-kilogram bronze sculpture for the George Street Atrium, titled &lsquo;Being Swallowed by the Milky Way&rsquo;.

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Artist&rsquo;s rendering of artist Lindy Lee&rsquo;s &lsquo;Being Swallowed by the Milky Way&rsquo; sculpture during the day. Image sourced.

The stunning oblong sculpture will feature thousands of tiny holes puncturing its bronze surface and at night will appear as a shimmering, light-filled galaxy of silver and gold stars.

&ldquo;On a personal level, this is the most significant commission I&rsquo;ve ever been awarded,&rdquo; Lee said.

&ldquo;I am currently working on some prestigious overseas commissions, but the sculpture I have designed for Queen&rsquo;s Wharf Brisbane is an important project to me. It will be a joy,&rdquo; she added.

As the first artwork to be revealed by The Star Entertainment Group as part of its multi-million-dollar public art procurement program, more artists are expected to be revealed in the coming months.

Highly regarded art figure Philip Bacon AO led the specialist Artistic Advisory panel alongside art curator and director of the Institute of Modern Art Liz Nowell, and respected indigenous artist and administrator Avril Quaill to curate the standout collection of artworks.

&ldquo;Securing a major Lindy Lee sculpture is a coup for the city,&rdquo; Bacon said.

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Artist&rsquo;s rendering of artist Lindy Lee&rsquo;s &lsquo;Being Swallowed by the Milky Way&rsquo; sculpture at night. Image sourced.&nbsp;

&ldquo;Lindy&rsquo;s distinctive works are already found in many of the world&rsquo;s greatest cities, and it is fitting that Queen&rsquo;s Wharf Brisbane will be home to one of her largest and most elegant creations.&rdquo;

The artworks will be featured across the 7.5 hectares of public space within the entertainment and tourism precinct, including waterfront areas by the Brisbane River.

The Star Entertainment Group&rsquo;s Managing Director and CEO, Matt Bekier, said the announcement marked a defining moment in Queensland&rsquo;s largest urban development.

&ldquo;We and our partners are thrilled to have commissioned Lindy Lee to create the signature art piece and we look forward to revealing the other talent the advisory panel has identified,&rdquo; Bekier said.

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&ldquo;These artworks will be showcased to millions of people, who will visit this precinct for years to come, including for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.&rdquo;

The artwork will be in place for the development&rsquo;s planned staged opening in the first half of 2023.

The George Street arrival plaza will also provide access to the new Neville Bonner pedestrian bridge across Brisbane River and landing at South Bank.

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Nestled between Queen’s Wharf Residences and the Dorset and Rosewood Hotels, the George Street entrance will be home to a striking atrium spilt over five levels, set to redefine the space for both residents and visitors.



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Art-filled atrium to redefine Queen’s Wharf Residences George Street entrance

The ambitious once-in-a-generation plan to transform Chapel Street’s Jam Factory into a world-class retail, residential, hotel and commercial precinct will soon become reality as the City of Stonnington this week approved the project by proponents Newmark Capital, GURNER™ and Qualitas.

The five-tower redevelopment will deliver 18,500 sqm of new retail space, 20,000 sqm of commercial office and 400 residences across 42,020 sqm of residential space, alongside a 5-star 200-room hotel, a cinema upgrade, and a new public realm. GURNER™ CEO Tim Gurner noted the planning approval achieved for the visionary redevelopment as a remarkable effort by all involved, including consultants and the council.

“We’ve been working closely with the project team, as well as council, to deliver something truly world-class – the redevelopment will put Chapel Street back on the map, not only as a retail hub, but as a luxury travel and lifestyle destination as well,” he said.

Touted as the cornerstone of Chapel Street’s future renaissance, the redevelopment will inject more than $800 million into the Victorian economy annually, in addition to over $500 million in construction alone; workers and residents are expected to spend more than $28 million at the precinct annually, while hotel guests will bring in over $12 million every year.

"The overwhelming support for the project speaks to the blue-chip nature of the location, the world class vision of the project team and the combined power of the joint venture. Our fund investment strategy places an unrelenting focus on quality of our partners and quality of real estate, which gives us confidence this vision will soon become a reality,” added Mark Fischer, global head of real estate and co-founder of Qualitas.

Newmark Capital will deliver and retain ownership of the commercial and retail component, while GURNER™ and Qualitas will deliver the luxury residential and hotel component.

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“This will take everything we have learnt from projects like Hawksburn Place Residences and Saint Moritz and elevate it to a whole new level – this is something that will truly put South Yarra at the upper echelon of world luxury property,” Tim Gurner said.

Designed by Bates Smart, the new masterplan is set to re-ignite the river end of Chapel Street and become a world-class mixed-use precinct.

“Architecturally, the site will exhibit strong sculptural forms, carefully managed massing to optimise light and sun access along with natural materiality responding to the context – the buildings will balance the need for solidity with a delicacy and lightness rarely seen in contemporary residential developments," said&nbsp;Bates Smart managing director, Simon Swaney.

The Lovers Walk laneway will become the main pedestrian link for the new Jam Factory, beckoning both cyclists and pedestrians to enter through to the retail and food and beverage tenancies, before they reach the central plaza and town square that define the project characterised by the heritage chimney, open plaza, and amphitheatre.

Newmark Capital Managing Director Chris Langford said the redevelopment celebrates the Jam Factory’s heritage, unlocking the potential of an iconic site.

“Our vision revitalises the Jam Factory, celebrating its rich character and history. The heritage facade on Chapel Street will be refurbished, bringing back the detail and original character. The laneways will draw people through the precinct, seamlessly integrating with Chapel Street and surrounding areas. It will be a thriving, integrated, shopping, working, living and entertainment precinct, the perfect place to live, work, play and stay. It will be a world-leading shared precinct, an asset for the whole community," he said.&nbsp;

“The new Jam Factory will be a signature, vibrant destination for Melbourne. Permeability will be further boosted by reinstating Turnbull Street, improving accessibility from Chapel Street and through the north-south Bray Lane, which is accessible via Garden Street. The layout of residences will maximise amenity access, both within and outside of the apartment, with generous balconies, natural light, and access to the world-class network of retailers, restaurants, bars, and more.

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Aerial shot of the proposed redevelopment of 500 Chapel Street. Image supplied.&nbsp;

Rooftops across the towers will also be utilised, with gardens, private open spaces, panoramic views, and indoor/outdoor areas – residents will have access to 2,700 sqm of indoor common amenity and over 5,000 sqm of outdoor common space on rooftops alone.

The hotel, which occupies the podium floors of the central residential towers, will welcome each guest into a naturally lit lobby with views of the nearby rooftop gardens and beyond, before they arrive in their room. Sitting above a revitalised heritage façade will be an ethereal, curvilinear office building, hosting large floorplates and touchless technology, providing true workplaces of the future. “ The offices will offer every amenity within an ideally located and connected community,” Langford said.

“With stunning views and large floorplates, they represent workplaces of the future. They will boast spectacular views back to the city and the bay, and will hold a special place in the Melbourne skyline,” said Langford.

The development team has spent 12 months working closely with council, reimagining the scheme from its originally permitted use; it will now become a world-class destination with residential towers, a hotel and more community spaces. Lead architects Bates Smart will be joined by Townshend Landscape Architects and Leonard Design Architects, to create a bold and innovative mixed-use precinct. “ All remnant heritage fabric will be retained and restored - streets and lanes will connect the site to the surrounding street network and context.

An active ground plane centred around a large northfacing village square will provide retail experiences, a new easily accessible supermarket and other essentials. When complete, the redevelopment is expected to support 2,282 jobs on a full-time equivalent (FTE) basis, with an estimated 1,286 indirect jobs created as a knock-on effect. Works on the redevelopment are expected to commence when all relevant approvals are secured.

"The team we have assembled for this ambitious project is in a league of its own, and we’re looking forward to commencing works on the site as soon as possible,” Gurner added.

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Gurner gets sign off for Jam Factory precinct on Chapel Street

A&nbsp;prime corner site in the burgeoning Kangaroo Point area, 58 - 62 Leopard Street is set to become the latest residential offering by renowned developers Aria.

Currently home to Brisbane&rsquo;s iconic event theming and hire company, The Prop House, the group have lodged a development application for the landmark site, adjacent to the Cross River rail and the Olympic stadium.

Soaring 20-levels into the sky, the project will be Aria&rsquo;s latest in a long line of successful collaborations with Rothelowman and RPS Landscape Architects.

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Render of the proposed development in Kangaroo Point. Image sourced.&nbsp;

Comprising 98 residences, the project will deliver a mix of two, three and four-bedroom apartments, with vistas of both stretches of the Brisbane River.

Residences will feature balconies that integrate with adjoining internal living areas, through sliding stackable doors on recessed runners, to create large semi-outdoor living areas, as well as high ceilings and permeable facades that allow natural light to penetrate into the building.

Operable windows in every home will help to facilitate cross-flow ventilation, while also providing further opportunity for residents to enjoy the views of their sought-after location.

&ldquo;Our vision was to create a world class development with an enviable architectural form that will assist in the revitalisation of the Kangaroo Point South and Woolloongabba Centre Neighbourhood Plan Areas,&rdquo; said Aria in their development application.

In order to take advantage of the site&rsquo;s significant corner location as both the western gateway into the neighbourhood plan area and an intersection of two key roads, the building has been designed to play the role of a &lsquo;landscaped architectural gateway&rsquo; form, which emphasises the corner setting and arrival into the neighbourhood plan.

&ldquo;We wanted to provide a highly quality and usable public open space that will enhance the pedestrian experience commute to the Gabba, the Cross River rail and the Woolloongabba Bus Station (WBS) precinct.&rdquo;

Over 830 sqm of landscaping is proposed across the site by RPS, including a significant landscape offering within the ground level public open space. In addition to this, there will also be a significant vertical column of mature trees that rise up the full gateway corner of the building.

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Render of the proposed landscaped greenery embodying the building and communal areas. Image sourced.

This overtly green gesture identifies the precinct as a sub-tropical and sustainable area, acting as a catalyst for future developments in the local area.

The expansive ground floor parkland space will serve as an extension of the footpath creating a significant piece of public realm and the highly articulated built form allows every apartment to engage the outdoors.

The ground level incorporates a range of features, including a large forecourt for gathering and meeting, multiple chill out spaces for relaxation, recreation and refuge, an exceptional standard of urban design including water features, benches and seating, and a prominent feature tree on the corner of the intersection.

The entire 800 sqm rooftop is devoted to communal open space where&nbsp;residents will benefit from a large furnished resident lounge space, outdoor dining areas and barbecue facilities, a pool, spa and terrace lounge area, and unrestricted views of the South Brisbane and the D&rsquo;aguilar Ranges, the Gabba, End, South Bank, Mount Cootha and CBD.

Comprising 98-apartments, the project will deliver a mix of two, three and four-bedroom apartments, with vistas of both stretches of the Brisbane River.



Aria Property Group lodge plans for Kangaroo Point apartment development

Private developer DealCorp has&nbsp;completed its $30 million apartment project, MCKN, in the Bayside suburb of&nbsp;McKinnon.

DealCorp’s Executive Chairman, David Kobritz, says MCKN is the highest quality apartment building to be constructed in the area and buyers have appreciated this aspect.

“McKinnon is an incredibly sought after suburb, so we are pleased to be able to deliver much-needed quality apartments at an accessible price point for young families wanting to get into the area.

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“With limited apartment stock in McKinnon and no other comparable local projects, MCKN provides a unique point of difference for home hunters looking to move to Melbourne’s south-east."

Designed by revered and distinctive design practice, RITZ&amp;GHOUGASSIAN, MCKN has appealed largely to families wanting to live within the coveted McKinnon Secondary College zone, with the school consistently appearing amongst Victoria’s top performers.

Projects by Buxton director, Heath Thompson, who is managing sales at MCKN added,

“In a time of financial uncertainty, the drawcard of a really strong public school has been a huge pull for buyers who may consider that private schooling is now out of their reach.”

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“Now that buyers are able to touch and feel the product, experience the excellent location and with the ground level café and providore set to open shortly, I’m certain the remaining three apartments will not be on the market for long,” he said.

The building’s façade is a bold, textured surface of fluted concrete panels, which guide flourishing plants and young shoots up the exterior.

Inside, natural light streams through floor-to-ceiling windows across natural stone surfaces and platinum-toned fixtures, with each of the residences fitted out with first class Smeg appliances.

At the base of the building, residents will be treated to coffee and eats by the café duo behind Thornbury’s Prior, in what will become their first south-side operation which is set to open in March.

The five-level apartment building is made up of 41 two and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses.

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In 2020, DealCorp made a last-minute change to the fourth floor of the project, allowing for additional penthouse residences, to meet the needs of growing demand for larger bayside apartments, as a result of Covid-19.

“We couldn’t be happier with how the project has come together and we’re sure our residents will enjoy living there and love becoming part of the McKinnon community,” Kobritz said.

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Designed by revered and distinctive design practice, Ritz and Ghougassian, MCKN has appealed largely to families wanting to live within the coveted McKinnon Secondary College zone, with the school consistently appearing amongst Victoria’s top performers.



DealCorp complete $30 million McKinnon apartment project, MCKN

The near 500 sqm in The Harrington Collection, the development in The Rocks by Golden Age Group and Hannas, has hit the market for $40 million.

The Harrington Collection consists of 58 premium apartments and terraces, as well as the 483 sqm penthouse, which spans two levels, gazing upon iconic views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House and Circular Quay.

The penthouse also includes its own 140 sqm private rooftop terrace. Construction on the project wrapped at the end of 2021.

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The sprawling penthouse features three-bedrooms, all with their own ensuite, plus a multipurpose room on the upper level with the ability to be customised as a media room, home office or fourth bedroom according to the buyer’s desire.

The living spaces are equally generous, encompassing an expansive lounge area, dining space and fireplace, kitchen complete with premium Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances and full butler’s pantry, and a private lift to carry residents up to their private entertainment space where a wet bar, barbecue, landscaped gardens and a spa awaits.

The $350 million Harrington Collection by Hannas and Golden Age Group is one of the only large scale mixed-use residential projects to have gained government approval in the precinct in the last eight years, offering buyers a vanishingly rare opportunity to secure contemporary luxury in one of the city’s most esteemed pockets.

Highland has been appointed as lead sales agents on the jaw-dropping penthouse which officially hits the market on Thursday the 14th of April.

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“We are very eager to open the doors to The Harrington Collection penthouse so that prospective buyers can experience first hand the level of luxury and vantage on offer,” David Highland said.

“This penthouse is the absolute pinnacle of luxury apartment living actualised among world class views. Never again will a product of this calibre be delivered to such an iconic Sydney destination, positioning the Harrington Penthouse as one of most exclusive residential addresses Sydney was ever welcomed,” he added.

Designed by international design firm FJMT, The Harrington has been influenced by the&nbsp;heritage elements of the Harrington Street site.

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The $350 million Harrington collection encompasses 58 one, two and three-bedroom apartments atop a ground floor collection of terrace homes delivered in two design collections – a contemporary Manhattan Soho range, and a historic collection of refurbished terraces that originally occupied the site.

A selection of the display apartments within the development have been furnished and styled by Australia’s leading interior designer, David Hicks.

“This spate of high-end apartment sales that we have facilitated really underpins the rising trend towards luxury apartments as a primary residence,” Highland added.

“When you pair premium location with the highest standard of residential design, it becomes hard to conceive a better home than The Harrington Collection penthouse. This particular address merges seclusion with connectivity in a way that few projects can offer. The Rocks is a bustling area filled with character, without the raucous nightlife. The Harrington Collection is perfectly positioned so that its residents can slip in and out of the nearby amenities in complete privacy.”

Construction on the Harrington Collection is now complete, with 75 per cent of the 58 residences already sold to a blend of local business entrepreneurs and holiday homemakers.

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The Harrington Collection consists of 58 premium apartments and terraces, as well as the 483 sqm penthouse, which spans two levels, gazing upon iconic views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House and Circular Quay.

Inside Hannas and Golden Age Group’s The Rocks’ $40 million penthouse 

Eligible homebuyers can now receive a contribution of up to 25 per cent towards the purchase price of their property in Victoria, reducing their minimum required deposit to five per cent and avoiding the need to pay Lenders Mortgage Insurance.

For eligible Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander homebuyers, this contribution is up to 35 per cent and the minimum required deposit is three and a half per cent.

<h3>What is the fund?</h3>

The Homebuyer Fund is a shared equity scheme, meaning that the financial contribution from the Homebuyer Fund to the purchase price is made in exchange for a proportional interest, or share in the property.

As the value of the property changes, so too will the value of the Homebuyer Fund&rsquo;s interest in the property. This means the Homebuyer Fund will share in any capital gains proportionate to its interest in the property.

Participants can repay the Homebuyer Fund&rsquo;s interest in their property over time, including through refinancing, using savings, and must do so when the property is sold and in other circumstances.

<h3>Who&rsquo;s eligible?</h3>

To be eligible to participate in the Homebuyer Fund, buyers will need to meet a certain criterion, including like having saved the required minimum deposit of your property price, earn $125,000 or less per annum for individuals, or $200,000 or less per annum for joint applicants, and occupying the purchased property as your principal place of residence.

Buyers will need to meet all of the eligibility requirements and have an approved loan from a participating lender to be eligible for the Homebuyer Fund. Eligible participants must become registered owners of the property they buy.

<h3>What property is eligible toward the fund?</h3>

The property purchased must also be in Metropolitan Melbourne, Geelong or another eligible regional location within Victoria.

The property must be a standard residential property such as a house, townhouse, unit or apartment (vacant land is not eligible) and must be $950,000 or less in Metropolitan Melbourne and Geelong, or $600,000 or less in other eligible regional locations.

The purchase can be for an existing or new property, given a certificate of occupancy has been issued prior to the date of the contract of sale.

The property must also be vacant when purchased or, if under a lease, the lease must expire within 12 months of the acquisition date and the tenants must vacate the property.

<h3>So what&rsquo;s next?</h3>

Buyers will need to gather the required supporting documentation and approach a participating lender.

Once approval has been received for a compliant home loan from a participating lender, the lender will lodge an application for the Homebuyer Fund with the State Revenue Office.

If the application is successful, the buyer will then be granted provisional approval for the Homebuyer Fund, which means a contract of sale for an eligible home must be completed within six months. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Once the property has reached settlement, and as with most settlement transactions in Victoria, the contribution from the Homebuyer Fund will be provided via the independent Electronic Lodgement Network Operator (ELNO) workspace for the settlement of the property, unless alternative arrangements have been negotiated and agreed upon.

To find out more about the fund, visit the Victorian State Revenue Office online, <a href="https://www.sro.vic.gov.au/homebuyer-fund/applying-homebuyer-fund">here</a>.

The Homebuyer Fund is a shared equity scheme, meaning that the financial contribution from the Homebuyer Fund to the purchase price is made in exchange for a proportional interest, or share in the property.



What is the Victorian State Homebuyer Fund and how do I apply?

Pellicano and Perri Projects&nbsp;have revised plans for their South City Square development in Woolloongabba, with the proposal seeking to change Stages 4C and 5B in the development.

The purpose of the proposed changes is to accommodate detailed design requirements and respond to current market feedback. The changes predominately relate to improving the functionality and occupancy of the building through provision of enhanced communal open space for residents and additional commercial floor space.

Notably, the minor changes proposed in this application have been devised through a rigorous design competition between various architectural firms, with the winning design developed by Woods Bagot, carefully selected given its impressive design which also successfully addressed key functional outcomes.

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Rendering of the proposed tower facade in Stage 4C and 5B that has been updated to follow the Buildings that Breathe guidelines. Images sourced.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Since the land use mix was approved in 2017, there has been a change to the anticipated market demand resulting in a higher demand for short-term accommodation and commercial spaces, as opposed to longer term apartment style tenure, in which the proposal seeking to remove multiple dwellings, to accommodate a higher proportion of commercial spaces including office and function facilities.

The group&#39;s South City Square is set to include seven buildings ranging between 15 and 18 storeys, delivering around 1000 residences across the project.

Currently under construction and highlighted in the minor change application is Stage 4C, which will be a podium level incorporating retail tenancies, sitting below the proposed tower scheduled for Stage 5B, comprising a Hyatt Place hotel, residential apartments and indoor sport and recreational space.

The lower portion of the tower will consist of commercial floors, with levels 3-4 dedicated for a retail gym. The facades to these levels will be predominantly glazed, with a mix of solid panels and sun shading where required.

Level 10 will be home to a wellness space, acting as a break to the building and separating the commercial and hotel uses.

Hyatt Place will operate from levels 11 to 18, with landscape integration in the form of stacked planters adding a softness to the fa&ccedil;ade, whilst providing elevated greenery, visual amenity, and sun shading. Level 18 will also house a function room on the northern side.

Subsequent to the original approval, there has been a substantial shift in the market and the current design of the fa&ccedil;ade is outdated.

&ldquo;There has also been a release of the &lsquo;Buildings that Breathe&rsquo; design guide, to ensure development reflects the importance of Brisbane becoming a &lsquo;New World City&rsquo;,&rdquo; said Urbis in their application letter for the minor change approval.

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CGI of the proposed rooftop space atop of the tower in Stage 5B. Image sourced.&nbsp;

The tower will be capped by an ellipsoid pergola structure, which will house amenities for hotel residents. The tower crown is set to give the 5B tower a unique identity in the city skyline, while&nbsp;capitalising&nbsp;on solar access and panoramic views to the CBD and Inner Southern Suburbs.

The proposed changes also seek to facilitate improved communal recreation spaces for residents/guests associated with the hotel component of the building. The improved communal open space comprises a revised layout for the rooftop, which will include a pool, seating and barbecue facilities, surrounded in lush, deep planting.

Stages 1 through to 3 are already complete in South City Square, comprising towers 1 South City, New Deshon and The Mews, which include commercial and retail space, as well as residential apartments.

Stage 4A is currently under construction in the mixed-use development, set to feature the central square, with basement levels from 1 to 5 and retail tenancies within the podium.

Also under construction is Stage 4B, which will include retail tenancies, a plaza and a cinema within another podium, sitting below a residential tower planned for Stage 5A, comprising a mix of short-term accommodation and multiple dwelling apartments.

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Pellicano and Perri Projects' South City Square is set to include seven buildings ranging between 15 and 18 storeys, delivering around 1000 residences across the project.



Pellicano revise plans for South City Square tower in Woolloongabba

The $1 billion mixed-use development, Aura by Aqualand, comprises&nbsp;a mix of&nbsp;386 luxury residences, retails, dining precinct, and commercial spaces at 168 Walker Street.

Set amongst an urban leafy context, the&nbsp;mixed-used precinct will offer residents the benefits of a suburban dwelling, with the amenity and convenience of forward-thinking high-rise city living.

Architect Woods Bagot says the Aura&nbsp;residents will never need to leave home again

&quot;The project seeks to create a community within itself while also reconnecting with the surrounding neighbourhood,&quot; Jason Fraser, Woods Bagot Principal, says.

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&quot;Ambitious and cosmopolitan, this new luxury mixed-used precinct will offer the residents the benefits of a suburban dwelling with the amenity and convenience of forward-thinking high-rise city living.

&quot;Catering to different tenant interests, a variety of active, passive and outdoor amenity spaces will encourage residents to exercise, relax or socialise.

&quot;The project seeks to create a community within itself while also reconnecting with the surrounding neighborhood. At street level, a free flowing ground plane opens up the site, blurring the boundary between the neighbouring hotel and enticing the community to enjoy new retail, restaurants and landscape areas.&quot;

The renowned architecture firm note that the the sculpturally carved and tapered form echoes the striated texture of the foreshore sandstone, responding to the curvilinear shoreline of Sydney Harbour.

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The 28-level tower homes&nbsp;one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, as well as a collection of sub-penthouses and penthouse, all of which Woods Bagot designed in collaboration with interior architect Richards Stanisich.

Kirsten Stanisich, Director and Founder of&nbsp;Richards Stanisich, said their&nbsp;design interprets the architectural concept for the building to reflect the sculptural shorelines and cliff faces of Sydney Harbour.

&quot;We developed two schemes; the first with shimmer, gloss and deep contrast and the second with light, soft, tonal textures and subtle materiality, to evoke the sensory experience of a Sydney coastal clifftop by day and by evening,&quot;&nbsp;Stanisich said.

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&quot;The interior detailing contrasts straight lines against sculptural form while the planning of the interiors are generous and thoughtfully zoned to create both a sense of sanctuary and an incredible unconfined outlook,&rdquo; she added.

AURA offers each residence a unique layout in planning and proportion, with different floorplans and flexible solutions as a balance between working and living at home.

Tony Tang, Aqualand Design Director, said they provide a home, not just four white walls.

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&quot;When you walk into each residence, you can the view, you can touch and feel the timber, the natural material, the beautiful marble,&quot; Tang said.

&quot;These are the kinds of details that give you a sense of home.&quot;

All apartments afford a seamless flow from open space living to glorious winter gardens or balconies, while some apartments feature a multi-functional room that facilitates use as a secondary living area, an office, bedroom, or guest room. Completing the offering, select apartments enjoy sunlit glazed studies instead.

As you move through the apartments, a palette of creamy textures are the backdrop for the play of natural light, augmented by mirrored surfaces, glazed walls and translucent screens, while brass accents add drama and definition.

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A decadent marble anchors the bathrooms with finesse, light and space, while the highest standard in materials, from toughened fluted glass to premium ceramic tiling and marble, fit out the rest of the space.

Aqualand Managing Director,&nbsp;Jin Lin, said the vision for Aura is simple but ambitiously bold.

&quot;We see this as a one-in-a-generation development, shaping the future of North Sydney and modern luxury living in Australia.

&ldquo;These beautiful homes, conceived to be the beating heart of a new and dynamic North Sydney, balance form and function, emphasising stylish design without&nbsp; compromising on liveability, Lin added.

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&quot;Each home is a work of art in its own way, unique in&nbsp; proportions and outlook, offering space to breathe, entertain, work and relax.&quot;

Alex Adams, Head of Sales and Marketing, Aqualand, says Aqualand&#39;&#39;s&nbsp;ambition is always to create something that balanced form and function.

&quot;We wanted something immensely beautiful, interior design that could live up to the stunning views from each residence, a work of art, function and complementary to a really vibrant Sydney lifestyle.&quot;

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"The project seeks to create a community within itself while also reconnecting with the surrounding neighbourhood," Woods Bagot say.

"Aura residents will never need to leave home again" - Inside Aqualand's luxury North Sydney apartment development

The Brisbane developers State Development Corporation, in partnership with City Developments Limited,&nbsp;have redesigned the&nbsp;plans for their&nbsp;new apartment tower in Toowong.

The proposal for 58 High Street seeks to respond to the shortage of quality owner occupier apartments within the Toowong residential market, which was demonstrated by the successful sale of all apartments at the nearby Aviary, SDC note.

Nettleton Tribe have prepared revised architectural plans for the site, known as The Vanda, with approval previously given for 157 apartments.

The change comes as the developers focus shifted from wanting to attract residential investors, initially creating a majority of one and two-bedroom dwelling, to instead complimenting the Aviary, responding to the maturing residential apartment market, attracting owner occupiers.

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Render of the proposed new tower at 58 High Street, Toowong. Image credit: Nettleton Tribe.&nbsp;

The new plans reduce the number of apartments by 29, with the 20-storey tower now set to be home to 125 residences, consisting of 28 one-bedroom, 61 two-bedroom and 36 three-bedroom apartments.

The landscaping throughout, by AS Design, plays a pivotal part in the development, with three out of four facades covered in deep planting and greenery, as well as creating a garden space on the rooftop terrace.

The proposal provides a distinct lower, middle and upper building form and is well articulated with varied materials, balconies and screening.

The built form of the podium and ground floor plane embraces the subtropical environment of South-East Queensland by providing layered awnings and an articulated landscaped interface to the north and west activating Ebor Street and High Street edges.

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The facade from Ebor St.&nbsp;Image credit: Nettleton Tribe

The configuration of apartment floors has been orientated to encourage favourable daylight and maximised view lines to living areas.

Sitting above all residential floors, both outdoor and covered communal areas take advantage of natural lighting and sweeping views to the city and the river for all of the residents.

Large doors have also been installed in all public and communal locations, allowing seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. Where possible and appropriately shaded, large floor-to-ceiling openings have been created with Juliette balconies.

Plans outline three levels of basement parking, before reaching the lower ground floor, which features a resident&rsquo;s store, with the upper-ground floor including four retail tenancy spaces, occupying the north-western side of the ground floor.

Two podium levels provide further car and bicycle parking, with the residences starting on level four through to 19, before the tower tops out with a rooftop terrace on level 20.

Nettleton Tribe have prepared revised architectural plans for the site, known as The Vanda, with approval previously given for 157 apartments.



Toowong apartment development to become more owner-occupier friendly

Golden Age&rsquo;s irregular initiative at its Sky Garden, Glen Waverley apartment project, which offers&nbsp;prospective&nbsp;buyers a chance to stay at the apartment for a few nights&nbsp;before committing to a purchase, has been met with keen interest and demand.

Potential buyers will be able to stay at&nbsp;one of six display residences, featuring a similar layout and/or aspect they are interested in purchasing and can stay for up to two nights.

Program manager Michael Tay secured a two-bedroom investment in the building after taking part in the initiative with his family.

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Tay felt that the &#39;Try Before You Buy&#39; offered a renter&rsquo;s point of view and consequently a more accurate representation of the Sky Garden lifestyle, which could only have been achieved through the in-person experience.&nbsp;

&ldquo;The Try Before You Buy initiative is very good, staying in the apartment overnight makes a big difference because you get a sense of the area in the evening, and what it is like to wake up there in the morning,&quot; Tay said.

&quot;There was no traffic or road noise during the night thanks to double glazed windows.

&ldquo;The initiative by Golden Age allowed us to experience life through the renter&rsquo;s perspective by living in the residence for a night, which is very different to just looking at a floor plan or taking a tour, as you do not get as good a sense of what you are buying,&rdquo; he added.

Residing in a styled residence also gave Tay and his family an accurate idea of available space.

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&ldquo;As the apartment is already furnished, you get a feel for what it is like to walk through the space, see the joinery and cabinetry, and how much of the space could be filled by your own furniture if you live there,&rdquo; he said.

Tay said that he was surprised by the high-level of amenity in the project.

&ldquo;I was surprised by how well maintained the amenities were, particularly the pool and sauna. The stay also gave me an idea of what the crowd is like at the gym on a Saturday morning, and how people use the facilities.&rdquo;

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The &lsquo;Try Before You Buy&rsquo; initiative provides vetted prospective buyers exclusive access to all amenities, including the swimming pool, gym, library and mahjong room, and booking privileges to the private dining room and movie theatre.

Golden Age Sales and Marketing Director Dandan Zhao said buyers are often hesitant to buy an apartment if they are conditioned to living in a house, but once they try it, it provides them a new perspective.

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&ldquo;We want everyone to experience the benefits of living in an apartment firsthand as we believe it will help break down any misconceptions they may have,&rdquo; she said.

Conveniently located below Sky Garden, The Glen features an array of 240 specialty retail stores and a fresh food market hall. Australia&rsquo;s largest air rights development to date was designed in collaboration with multi-award-winning architect Rothelowman, with interiors by DKO Architecture and landscaping by Aspect Studios.

Sky Garden highlights include a 4,000sqm outdoor podium garden complete with a relaxation zone, entertainment lounges, vegetable gardens, children&rsquo;s play area and outdoor fitness areas.

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The initiative offers potential buyers have access to one of six display residences featuring a similar layout and/or aspect they are interested in purchasing and can enjoy up to two nights stay in the residence. 



Buyer snaps up Sky Garden, Glen Waverley apartments after ‘Try Before You Buy’ initiative

<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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