A local developer&nbsp;has lodged plans for a $16 million residential development in the heart of Kensington.

The proposal outlines plans for a nine-storey building at 6-10 Bowral Street, with a contemporary style&nbsp;that uses solid concrete forms and curvature, to create an identifiable and unique architecture.

Comprising 44 apartments in total, the building will be made up of a selection of eight studio, seven one-bedroom, 15 two-bedroom, and 14 three-bedroom apartments, with two floors of basement car parking.

Designed by PBD Architects, the residences maximise natural light and cross flow ventilation where possible, with recessed balconies providing shade in the summer, as well as promoting thermal heat gain during the winter months.

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Artist impression of the view from the north-west on Bowral St. With potential massing of future developments at 4 Bowral St to the west and 12-16 to the east. Image credit PBD.&nbsp;

A majority of the residences benefit from a northern aspect, while every residence features open-plan layouts, with bedrooms and bathrooms separate from the living areas and the kitchen.

Terraces and balconies stretch across the width of the apartments, giving all of the living areas and many of the rooms direct access to the outdoor open space.

The plans also outline a communal open space on level six, set to include a swimming pool, barbecue facilities and seating areas, surrounded by lush architectural landscaping.

The general architectural expression is relatively simple, presenting a series of three bays that are defined by indentations in the facade, with an upper and lower portion, distinguished by a three-metre setback and slight changes in form and materiality.

The lower levels are expressed with thick solid concrete walls, that make up the balustrade of the balconies behind, but curve around to form the soffit of the units below.

With planting growing over them these balcony forms create a solid podium presentation, providing not only privacy to those units from the public domain, but presenting a strong identifiable presence that tries to find balance between the brown masonry language of the architecture to the east and the contemporary commercial architecture dominating the new developments along Anzac Parade.

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The landscaped entry. Image credit PBD.&nbsp;

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Horizontal score lines help give detail to these forms, and emphasise the horizontality of the design, grounding it to the street and giving it a more human scale. These bands continue to the side elevations and to the rear, providing a distinct language to the development.

The upper levels are characterised with thinner walls, with columns and a more modern grey colour, that use more slender elements to help reduce the bulk and also maximise views and sunlight, where privacy from the public domain is less of a concern.

Metal rod balustrades help maintain the curved detail, whilst providing a slender touch that creates a contrasting balance with horizontal lines of the lower balconies. The soffit is lined with a light timber finish, and with penetrations in the walls and vertical louvres, these units will have a greater feeling of lightness and openness.

&ldquo;The green wall that spans the eastern side, and the trellis on west create a recognisable feature that would be synonymous with the development,&rdquo; PBD noted in their design verification statement.

&ldquo;With the addition of public art features, like dynamic ceiling lights, sculptural art works and other potential lighting and planting, creates a unique thoroughfare that would provide an intriguing and pleasant passage through what could be a simple driveway. &ldquo;

&ldquo;The use of cobblestone flooring, not only helps slow traffic through the area, but provides an aesthetically pleasing finish that further grounds the building with a human scale, and enhances the experience,&rdquo; the architects added.

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Artist impression of the view from the north-east on Bowral St. With potential massing of future developments at 4 Bowral St to the west and 12-16 to the east. Image credit PBD.&nbsp;

Located adjacent to the main commercial strip of Kensington, and less than 100-metres to to Kensington Light Rail Station, the site itself is an amalgamation of three separate lots, each containing a single storey brick house.

Sitting within the Local Centre area of Kensington, the Royal Randwick Racecourse is only a short distance to the west, while the University of NSW is to the south. Centennial and Moore Parks sit to the north of the site, with the Sydney CBD not too far beyond.

The primary arterial road of Anzac Parade is a short distance away, and houses various commercial, retail and mixed use buildings.

The Kensington area has seen ongoing growth and transition, with larger six to nine-storey mixed use developments being constructed along the commercial strip, replacing many of the two-storey shop-top housing that dominated the streetscape.

Much of this growth has spawned from Randwick City Council&#39;s urban strategy and the newest DCP dealing with the Kensington and Kingsford Town Centres, which is encouraging growth and more development in the area

&ldquo;Our proposal seeks to continue this trend and develop and building that will contribute to growth, aesthetic and identity of the future character of the area, whilst still being respectful of the existing and past structures,&rdquo; Dugandzic noted in the documents.

Designed by PBD Architects, the residences maximise natural light and cross flow ventilation where possible, with recessed balconies providing shade in the summer, as well as promoting thermal heat gain during the winter months.



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PBD Architects design new $16 million Kensington project 

&quot;How are we going to be able to afford property?&quot;

That&#39;s the disgruntled question often&nbsp;muttered when first home buyers start looking at getting on the property ladder.

Runaway property prices have seen young prospective buyers either compromise on a number of factors of a purchase, whether it be location or number of bedrooms, when buying their first apartment. Some will stay living with their parents, and some will turn to renting.

One of Melbourne&#39;s most innovative developers, the&nbsp;affordability-conscious&nbsp;Assemble, has a unique model which has already helped many young Australian&#39;s get in to the property market.

Rather than the traditional build to sell (we develop, you buy) model, which has out-priced many, their Build to Rent to Own offering (known as Assemble Futures) allows prospective buyers to rent apartments, with a free option to buy, after five years.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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<h2>What are Build to Rent to Own communities and how do they work?&nbsp;</h2>

Assemble began with Assemble Futures, previously known as the Assemble Model, offering an alternate pathway to home ownership, enabling residents to rent securely for five years, with the option to buy their home at the end of the lease period.

In June 2020, Australia&rsquo;s largest superannuation fund, AustralianSuper invested into the company, with a focus on supporting the expansion of the Assemble Futures model to help address housing affordability and create better access to homeownership.

&quot;Assemble​ Futures supports first home buyers into homeownership by enabling them to move in and experience their home and community for five years, while saving for a deposit to buy it,&quot; Assemble&#39;s​ director of marketing and relationships, Rebecca Shackleton, told Urban.

&quot;It protects them from shifts in the property market as they lock in the future purchase price of their home, and leases are renewed every 12 months, so if life takes them elsewhere, they have the flexibility to leave after the first 12 months.&quot;

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The hybrid Build to Rent model offers stable rents, certainty of tenure, financial coaching, and community services, giving residents the option to purchase after a five-year lease period at a pre-agreed price.

This pricing stability&nbsp;creates a pathway&nbsp;to homeownership that supports Australians with a moderate income, as defined by the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/policy-and-strategy/affordable-housing/resources">Victorian State Government</a>.

Assemble&#39;s ambition is to challenge Australia&#39;s unfair housing system, with a focus on developing pathways into high quality, sustainable, stable housing.&nbsp;

&ldquo;With a deep respect for people, place, and planet, we deliver housing and create communities that embrace diversity, reflect local culture, and nurture a stronger sense of ownership and belonging,&rdquo; Shackleton said.

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Assemble, starts construction on its newest Build to Rent to Own development, 15 Thompson St, Kensington, this month.&nbsp;

MAKE - Assemble&#39;s parent company,&nbsp;spent $30 million on the site, which is the third project by the group in the inner Melbourne suburb.

Construction firm, Hacer Group has been awarded the contract to deliver the Kensington project valued at $190m, designed by Hayball with landscaping by Oculus.

Assemble Managing Director, Kris Daff said support by the Government, planning authorities and AustralianSuper, demonstrates confidence in offering Australian&rsquo;s alternative pathways into home ownership.

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&ldquo;Kensington is a highly prized inner-city location, and this approval unlocks access to design-driven, sustainable and community-oriented apartment living for Melbournians,&rdquo; said Daff.

&nbsp;Earlier this year Assemble secured rezoning of two prime industrial sites in Clayton and in East Bentleigh for future residential development.

Daff said it was a strong move that ensures Victorians will have an appropriate supply of social and affordable housing to meet the critical shortfall.

&quot;We are now a step closer to delivering over 1,600 social and affordable housing units, along with much needed health, commercial and retail outcomes, for the broad Glen Eira and Monash communities,&quot; Daff says.

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Assemble’s Build to Rent to Own (BTRTO) housing model is delivered through Assemble Futures.



How Melbourne developer Assemble is changing the game for first home buyers

As part of The Tapestry Project, WOBO has been conceived, designed and built with sustainability at its heart.

The entire project is 100 per cent renewable powered and features leading energy efficiency initiatives.

Renewable power generation and future-focused energy management minimise the precinct&rsquo;s carbon footprint, while rainwater harvesting and high-efficiency fittings work towards a water neutral space.

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Orb Property partnered with Ross Harding, who is one of Australia&rsquo;s leading innovators in urban sustainability, to deliver WOBO, with an aim to represent a new generation of smarter, greener and more practical places to live.

The Tapestry Project is set to feature rooftop solar PV power as well as a state of the art Organic Energy Plant.

Residences will include smart home technology, with automated heating and cooling, while the entire precinct will benefit from electric vehicle share cars, electric share bikes and waste-free retail and hospitality.

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Designed by leading architects Fender Katsalidis, WOBO combines New York style warehouse living with the unmistakably warm feeling of home.

Drawing inspiration from the industrial fabric of the area, a striking articulated brick podium creatively re-uses materials from the former factory site.

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The soaring upper floors are a contrast of steel and glass, with bold accents&nbsp; of living green and unrivalled city aspects

The raw materiality continues inside, with recycled brickwork greeting residents in the lobby and exposed concrete ceilings set high inside the apartments. Above it all, a rooftop terrace, complete with outdoor dining, a firepit and views to the city, Royal Park and Docklands.

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The entire project is 100 per cent renewable powered and features leading energy efficiency initiatives

How WOBO, North Melbourne apartments in The Tapestry project, is breathing life into sustainable design 

North Sydney&rsquo;s latest luxury apartment project by developer&nbsp;Third.i and Phoenix Property Investors (PPI), has knocked over sales of 58 of its 59 apartments at its weekend launch, securing close to $100 million in sales in just three days amid scarce supply and increasing demand for larger living.

Only one apartment remains up for grabs as eager buyers pounced on the $102 million Balfour Place, following a flood of enquiries from the local market and over 300 appointments booked in during the VIP launch weekend.

After receiving over 1500 plus enquiries last month, the remaining apartments are projected to be snapped up quickly.

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The project, which is set to be built on the existing Coles supermarket site, will be grounded by an urban oasis encompassing over 7091 sqm of retail and hospitality space, in a bid to help ease the increasing demand for larger apartment living, adding to Third.i&rsquo;s growing portfolio of quality developments tailored towards meeting the needs of the market.

Third.i&rsquo;s Co-Founder and Director of Sales and Marketing, Luke Berry, said the sales result is indicative of Lindfield&rsquo;s much needed revitalization, off the back of skyrocketing interest for larger apartment living.

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&ldquo;We are just absolutely ecstatic with the sales result our team procured over the weekend. It&rsquo;s a true testament to the quality of the project, the calibre of our consultants and we couldn&rsquo;t be happier,&rdquo; said Berry.

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&ldquo;Each floor plan is tailored to cater to that need of larger living spaces we&rsquo;re seeing in the industry now and is clearly in scarce supply. When we began working on the design brief with PPI and Coles Group, we immediately identified there was an opportunity to improve the residential elements of the development application to re-imagine the apartment layouts to create a mix of much larger apartments not typically seen in developments of this size.&rdquo;

&ldquo;We truly wanted to tap into that need for larger living spaces for downsizers and young families and we couldn&rsquo;t be happier to have finally shared what we&rsquo;ve created with a new breadth of buyers this weekend. With Balfour Place, you will have everything you need at your doorstep. To be just a lift ride away from fresh food and produce, a barista brewed coffee and your favourite bottle of wine is the epitome of apartment living and that&rsquo;s exactly what we will be delivering with this project,&rdquo; he added.

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Marking the fourth joint venture project between Third.i and PPI, the latest luxury offering will comprise a collection of one, two, three and four-bedroom residential apartments with private courtyards and a luxe rooftop garden to be built on top of a brand-new large format Coles supermarket; which will be double the size of its existing predecessor, a Liqourland and heritage commercial space fronting the Pacific Highway and overlooking the Blue Mountains.

Construction of the DA approved site is well underway with the second stage of construction due to start in July/August this year, off the back of Third.i&rsquo;s proposal to reduce the number of apartments from 70 to 59, in an effort to deliver less impact on neighbours and the wider community.

Third.i’s Co-Founder and Director of Sales and Marketing, Luke Berry, said the sales result is indicative of Lindfield’s much needed revitalization, off the back of skyrocketing interest for larger apartment living.



Third.i's Balfour Place in Lindfield nets record sales weekend

As Australia&rsquo;s fastest-growing regional city, Geelong has evolved rapidly over the past few years and become a popular destination for people looking to make a city swap.

Its close proximity to Melbourne, while still having the small-town community feel, makes it an attractive place for buyers to call the suburb home.&nbsp;

Set to be the next boomtown, construction is well-underway on the&nbsp;Franz&eacute; Development, which&nbsp;will play an important role in the revival of Ryrie Street creating a vibrant arts, entertainment, and hospitality precinct.

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Paul Franze, Founder of Franz&eacute; Developments, said that the area has undergone a massive change since they purchased the site back in 2017.

&ldquo;We knew Geelong was on the cusp of transformation and to be at the forefront of the magnitude of the revitalisation is inspiring,&quot; Franze said.

&quot;The Geelong Quarter is to be the Ryrie Street gateway to the city. The new hotel, luxury residences above the hotel and Ryrie Home apartments will create a vibe which will be enhanced by the street level retail and hospitality venues.&quot;.

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Post-pandemic, people are now seeking quality-living and desire a place to live that can provide them more than just a home, but a lifestyle also.

&ldquo;There has been a huge increase in people moving from Melbourne to Geelong who don&rsquo;t just need but expect to be able to have a choice of venues and services that they are accustomed to and Geelong is certainly on the way to creating that choice,&quot;&nbsp;Franze added.

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Inspired by popular mixed-use developments in other metropolitan cities, Geelong Quarter will offer a hotel, luxury residences and apartments, complimented by an activated ground floor urban precinct, anchored by premium dining and hospitality experiences.

Franze Developments has announced it is actively seeking hospitality operators with unique concepts for Geelong locals to enjoy.

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The six available spaces provide opportunity for local business&rsquo; to be part of Geelong&rsquo;s rejuvenated cultural precinct and performing arts centre.

Allan Forsdick, Senior Food and Hospitality Consultant at Future Foods said that Geelong&rsquo;s growth trajectory is likely to accelerate over the coming years with the addition of major projects such as the new home of the Spirit of Tasmania and the Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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&ldquo;Future Food are very excited to be involved with Geelong Quarter, a premier mixed-use development in Geelong&rsquo;s CBD. From a hospitality perspective we believe that Geelong Quarter will become a new benchmark in this fast-evolving city, complementing the Performing Arts Precinct and the vibrant laneways around Little Mallop Street,&rdquo; Allan said.

Future residents will also benefit from a variety of high-end amenity, including room service, housekeeping, a swimming pool, business centre, flexible meeting, and function spaces, all atop the first newly built hotel in Geelong in over 20 years, Holiday Inn and&nbsp;Suites Geelong.

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The new lifestyle precinct is strategically located 500-meters from the foreshore and the same distance to the CBD, with parks, theatres, public transport, galleries, restaurants, and cafes all within walking distance.

Construction is estimated to be complete by the end of the year.

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Set to be the next boomtown, construction is well-underway on the Franzé Development, which will play an important role in the revival of Ryrie Street creating a vibrant arts, entertainment, and hospitality precinct.



Geelong Quarter development construction on track for 2022 completion

Ashbury has long been cherished as a suburb known for its tight-knit community.

With its abundant parklands, heritage charm and proximity to Sydney&rsquo;s CBD, Ashbury combines a vibrant city fringe lifestyle with all the best attributes of neighbourhood living.&nbsp;

Nestled in one of Sydney&rsquo;s greenest pockets, Ashbury is renowned for its tree-lined streets, Victorian rooftops, manicured gardens, and abundance of parklands that surround the residences, including the fields of Pratten Park and Yeo Park.

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Many of the Federation style bungalows are under heritage conservation meaning the character of Ashbury&rsquo;s streetscapes will be protected for years to come, adding to the list of reasons that make it such a unique and timeless development.

With consideration for Ashbury&rsquo;s existing local fabric, the evolution of Ashbury Terraces unfolded organically. Coronation Property brought together a team of Sydney&rsquo;s leading designers from SJB Architects and 360 Degree&rsquo;s Landscaping to ensure the development was just as charming as the suburb it&rsquo;s built in.

SJB Architects looked to the area&rsquo;s parklands and well-defined heritage character to honour its setting, and to build a solid foundation for its evolution, while 360 Degree&rsquo;s Landscape ensured every green space connected seamlessly to the built environment The architecture of Ashbury Terraces promotes diversity, character, and high amenity, just like its location. &nbsp;

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Detailed use of brickwork in the fa&ccedil;ades creates a synergy between old and new, drawing inspiration from the suburb&rsquo;s current materiality and creating a familiar yet unique addition to the landscape.

&ldquo;Our shared vision with Coronation was to create a collection of residences built on community and amenity &ndash; a place that truly improves as it ages,&rdquo; said Adam Haddow, Principal Architect and Director, SJB.

&ldquo;The suburb of Ashbury has heavily influenced our approach; it is contemporary yet also at one with the surrounding streets and neighbouring parkland. Within such a unique setting, we have the luxury of designing a variety of homes. In that way, we can invite people and families at every stage of life and create a true community,&rdquo; he added.

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With its serene location next to W H Wagener Oval, Ashbury Terraces has been designed to include a new pedestrian walkway to connect Milton St to the park. The oval acts as an extension of the already sizeable backyards while giving the wider community direct access to the park. In addition to an abundance of greenery created through the walkway, the development is centred around &lsquo;The Garden&rsquo; &ndash; a large communal green space that will feature places for retreat, dining areas, a gym, and large swimming pool.

Ashbury Terraces is within easy reach of everything residents will ever need. Living here means being connected with nature, while having access to leading education, well-connected transport links, thriving cultural scenes, coveted dining spots, gourmet food stores, stylish boutiques, and vibrant lifestyle precincts; at Ashbury Terraces, it&rsquo;s all just minutes away.

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As part of a heritage conservation area with local significance, the character of Ashbury’s streetscapes will be protected for years to come, adding to the list of reasons that make it such a desirable development.

How Ashbury Terraces responds to the local neighbourhood’s heritage charm

Mason &amp; Main is set to become one of Western Sydney&rsquo;s most thriving hubs, intentionally designed in collaboration with the multi-award-winning architects from Woods Bagot as a new town centre for Merrylands.

Its prime location on Merrylands Road is perfectly positioned between Sydney&rsquo;s two CBDs, just five-minutes from Parramatta and a 25-minute drive to Sydney&rsquo;s CBD.

With an exciting pipeline of new infrastructure on the horizon for the area it&rsquo;s no wonder the yet to be completed&nbsp;development has already hit over 60 per cent sold.

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Demand for property in Merrylands remains strong as the area has seen significant investments in infrastructure and continued community development.

&ldquo;We&rsquo;re seeing strong interest from first-home buyers wanting to get a foot into the competitive property market. The amenity on offer at Mason &amp; Main is unlike anything else currently on offer in the area which has garnered strong interest from the local demographic priced out of Parramatta,&quot; said&nbsp;Cameron Porter, Head of Sales and&nbsp;Marketing at Coronation.&nbsp;

Cumberland City Council have long publicised their commitment to urban transformation and connectivity between Merrylands and Parramatta CBDs. The significant investment in infrastructure around Merrylands and its strong projected population growth of 1.36 per cent&nbsp;by 2036, guarantees a&nbsp;positive future for the suburb making it a lucrative investment opportunity.

$11 million has been invested into the development of Merrylands Civic Square, which is expected to be complete by 2023. Located just 50-meters from Mason &amp; Main, this will be a new hub for businesses and residents to come together, enhancing the sense of community in the already vibrant suburb. Merrylands Civic Square will also be a great connection to Mason &amp; Main&rsquo;s Eat Street, further enriching the value of the precinct.

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$2.4 billion has been injected into the Parramatta Light Rail, significantly improving public transport options and connectivity across the Western Suburbs, allowing people to move more efficiently through surrounding areas like Carlingford, Westmead, Sydney Olympic Park and Strathfield.

This project will cement Parramatta as Sydney&rsquo;s second CBD, positioning Merrylands as a promising location for people seeking first-class apartments and amenity close Parramatta&rsquo;s CBD, with completion expected for around 2023.

$12 billion has also been put toward the Sydney Metro West, which is expected to be complete by 2030. The new underground railway will create greater connectivity between Western Sydney and the Sydney CBD, and generate thousands of new jobs for Western Sydney. As Merrylands Train Station connects with Parramatta and Sydney CBDs, travel time between the central business districts will be heavily reduced.

The Powerhouse Museum Parramatta is a $840 million project which will see the new Museum reside on the Parramatta River. Set to become a tourist and community hub for arts and culture, Mason &amp; Main residents will sit just 15 minutes-drive away.

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With so much expected for the future, a number of projects around the area have already been completed, including the $2.7 billion Parramatta Square. As one of the largest urban renewal projects in the country, the Parramatta Square redevelopment offers premium grade office spaces, a multi-level retail podium, and civic facilities to entice people to the area, positioning itself as a thriving hub for businesses and individuals.

$1 billion redevelopment of Westmead Hospital has also been completed. As Australia&rsquo;s largest medical precinct, the Westmead Health and Medical Research Precinct redevelopment plans are a major boost for the area, while the expansion also bodes well for Mason &amp; Main residents as an investment opportunity by adding lasting value and long-term housing demand to the area.

A newly built Western Sydney University has recently opened nearby to Mason &amp; Main, with the campus in the heart of Bankstown. Western Sydney University (WSU) partnered with Walker Corporation to deliver the $340 million campus, triggering the creation of hundreds of new jobs in the surrounding suburbs, as well as another top-line education option for Mason &amp; Main residents.

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Offering a mix of studio, one, two, and three-bedroom configurations starting from $394,00, the residences have piqued the interest of investors with the forecast average rental return of over four per cent, along with the unique design, high quality finishes, promising location and adaptability of the apartments.

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With an exciting pipeline of new infrastructure on the horizon for the area it’s no wonder the yet to be completed development has already hit over 60 per cent sold.



Mason & Main a safe investment amid Merrylands infrastructure boom

New Life Darling Harbour residences have a unique setting within Ultimo&rsquo;s rich and significant history. Pyrmont-Ultimo was once the most important industrial suburb in Sydney powering NSW into the 20th Century

The history of Ultimo is very much connected to the Harris family, the dominant landowners in the area for over 100 years who gave Harris Street its name. In the 1800s, they built the substantial villa &ldquo;Littlebridge&rdquo; here.

As a building boom hit in the 1870s, rows of terraced houses, worker cottages, factories, breweries, foundries and warehouses increasingly dominated the landscape. In 1938, the aroma of tea and coffee filled the air when iconic Australian tea company Bushells acquired the land for a tea warehouse, coffee grinding and roasting facility.

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In the 1960s, the Harris Street premises became the TAB&rsquo;s headquarters and nerve centre of a rapidly expanding betting business. It became one of the largest employers of women in the state, operating a complex system of telephones connecting, recording, and tallying accounts between hundreds of metropolitan and country TAB branches and racecourses.

According to historians, no suburb has contributed as much to the economy and amenity of Sydney as Pyrmont-Ultimo. It embodies the seeds of this nation&rsquo;s industrial success since the late 1800s.

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Few places enchant with such diversity and sophistication as Sydney. From hawker-style diners to hatted restaurants, it&rsquo;s a city that has it all, and New Life is in the heart of it.

While the residences deliver high-quality amenity, a focus was still placed on life outside, within the community.

NewLife Darling Harbour&rsquo;s principal architect, Brendan Randles, lead the team that drove the innovative and artful city development saying,

&ldquo;Quality of life is important to us. What is happening outside our homes is as important as what is offered inside. We want local environments to thrive alongside the people and communities who live there.&rdquo;

&ldquo;We take locations and transform them. We work with local communities, councils and stakeholders to create vibrant environments. We collaborate with the best professionals and most creative industry minds to bring new life to every project,&rdquo; he added.

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The <a href="/news/architectus-and-ingehoven-on-sydneys-latest-super-skyscraper" target="_blank">Architectus</a>&nbsp;designed residences pay homage to the site&rsquo;s semi-industrial history, delivering a collection of 200 apartments, with a range of single-storey one, two and three-bedroom apartments, two-level terrace apartments and penthouses.

The nine-storey building has a limited selection of two-bedroom&nbsp;apartments still remaining within the fully-completed residential development.

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According to historians, no suburb has contributed as much to the economy and amenity of Sydney as Pyrmont-Ultimo. It embodies the seeds of this nation’s industrial success since the late 1800s.

How NewLife Darling Harbour brings to life the site’s location 

As one of Australia&rsquo;s largest architectural practices,&nbsp;<a href="/news/architectus-and-ingehoven-on-sydneys-latest-super-skyscraper" target="_blank">Architectus</a>&nbsp;brings a wealth of international experience to their multi-award-winning projects.

Located at 495 Harris Street, the multi-layered building steps down from nine-storeys along Harris Street to six levels facing Bulwara Lane, providing 200 apartments, with a range of single-storey one, two and three-bedroom apartments, two-level terrace apartments and penthouses.

A limited selection of two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments&nbsp;are still on offer in the NewLife Darling Harbour project, with 79 sqm of internal space and 13 sqm balconies, from&nbsp;$1,485,000.

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&ldquo;The building&rsquo;s eye-catching, multi-layered form creates an outstanding place to live, to experience, and to glimpse from its many surrounding environments.&nbsp;Flanked by historic Victorian terraces, we created a lively group of buildings set around the courtyard rather than one amorphous structure to better integrate with the surrounds,&rdquo; said Brendan Randles, Principal, Architectus.&nbsp;

From room to room, wide-format Oak floors ground the interiors in nature, while textured timbers and stone finishes create layers of tactile, organic luxury.

These considered apartments open themselves to Sydney, uniting under-stated modern lines with the drama of the great harbour city.

Light, air and a flow of private indoor-outdoor space add a special dimension to these residences. Open layouts work to maximise the city, harbour, and garden vistas, drawing them inside the home.

Residences enjoy versatile winter gardens, alfresco balconies or sweeping terraces, while many apartments capture northern aspects, with sliding or fixed perforated screens providing privacy and shelter when needed.

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&ldquo;Spacious, wide-fronted apartments and sprawling roof-garden penthouses create a rich residential landscape,&rdquo; Randles added.

New Life&rsquo;s materials, lighting and detailing explore a return to comfort for contemporary inner city living.

Layers of subtle tonal colour and texture reflect a refined and uncomplicated modern signature.

Kitchens are designed with form and function in mind, catering to generous or intimate entertaining to suit every occasion. Rich, full-height cabinets offer space, while clean-edged chrome tap-ware and fittings add glimmers of polish and reflection.

A portrait of repose, New Life&rsquo;s spa-like bathrooms offer a composed space in which to unwind, with frameless glass showers and seamless ambient lighting expanding the sense of space. Open shelves and vanity tops are made up of marble or Caesarstone and storage is cleverly mirrored and concealed, while still providing ample space.&nbsp;

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High-end Miele appliances feature in the kitchens, complemented with spacious island benches or galley kitchens. A flowing sea of grey travertine-look tiles set clean lines and a graceful tonal palette, giving the spaces a very inviting quality.

The development also includes work by renowned international artist Hang Xia, who was selected to activate the new laneway at NewLife Darling Harbour. Titled Memory Tree, Xia transforms and becomes the heart of the laneway with an intricately designed and kinetically-lit, eight metre-high &lsquo;tree&rsquo;,inspired by Xia&#39;s childhood love of early animations like the Transformers series.

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From room to room, wide-format Oak floors ground the interiors in nature, while textured timbers and stone finishes create layers of tactile, organic luxury.



Inside the two-bedroom Darling Harbour apartments in the NewLife development

Mirvac has unveiled plans for its latest premium apartment building, Isle, at its $1 billion Waterfront Newstead community in Brisbane.

Increasing buyer demand for apartments offering a connection to nature and emphasis on wellness has influenced the design of Isle, which is set to launch to market mid this year.

Isle Waterfront Newstead will sit alongside Mirvac&rsquo;s Quay Waterfront Newstead at 57 Skyring Terrace and feature significant living greenery, soft organic architecture and a suite of amenities designed for health and wellbeing.

Isle will feature 135 residences across 25 levels, including one, two and three-bedroom apartments, expansive three and four-bedroom pavilions and four-bedroom penthouses, which sit across half a level.

Designed by the award-winning Mirvac Design team, Isle is leading a trend in biophilic architecture, centred on bringing nature into the built environment, and Brisbane&rsquo;s ongoing move towards &lsquo;Buildings that Breathe&rsquo;.

It will enjoy a sought-after position fronting Waterfront Park and just steps from Gasworks Plaza.

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The launch comes after Mirvac&#39;s previous stage at Waterfront Newstead, Quay, sold out all of the 136 apartments in the 25-level tower in seven months.

Construction of Quay is already underway and due for completion in early 2024.

Mirvac&#39;s Head of Residential, Stuart Penklis, says Mirvac&nbsp;has launched nine major apartment projects in the last 12 months including Isle Waterfront Newstead.

&quot;We are seeing a rise in demand for premium, well-located, larger and higher specification apartments from owner occupiers, which is what Isle will respond to - with everything from one-bedroom apartments to four-bedroom penthouses,&rdquo; Penklis said.

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Mirvac General Manager Residential Queensland, Warwick Bible, said the success of Quay reflected buyers&rsquo; increasing preference for premium apartments and amenity.

&ldquo;The success of Quay and our plans for Isle demonstrate our commitment to the Brisbane market, where we are well placed to deliver exceptional quality in response to significant demand for apartments in the city and the Waterfront Newstead community. Now we have development approval for Isle, we&rsquo;re working to bring the apartments to market as soon as possible to meet demand for this style of living in the heart of the city,&rdquo; said Bible

&ldquo;We&rsquo;re seeing buyers looking for apartments with a sustainable design, where they can live feeling connected to nature and enjoy holistic health benefits. We embraced these concepts at Quay and purchasers responded extremely well. Isle will take them to the next level, creating a unique experience for residents.&rdquo;

&ldquo;The building optimises the indoor-outdoor lifestyle, with floor-to-ceiling glass sliders inviting cooling river breezes, expansive sculptured and planted balconies offering shade and an orientation ideal for cross ventilation, with spectacular northern aspects to Brisbane River and Waterfront Park,&rdquo; he added.

The exterior is designed as an &lsquo;urban forest&rsquo; to blend with the natural environment, with its organic curves draped in greenery acting as an extension to neighbouring Waterfront Park and its ground-floor retail integrated with lush, planted enclaves and water features.

The group worked closely with landscape architects RPS on the planting palette, while a suite of resort-style amenities were designed to further enhance residents&rsquo; health and wellbeing.

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Isle will feature an infinity edge lap pool on the rooftop, along with infrared and magnesium spas, a fully equipped dining room and sunset cocktail bar, all overlooking the park and Brisbane River, giving residents the space to unwind, reflect and entertain.

&ldquo;There will also be a gym, a business lounge for those embracing the work-from-home culture that has blossomed post-Covid and a concierge service, for everyday luxury. It is all about creating opportunities for residents to live a balanced and healthy lifestyle, all from their home address,&rdquo; said Bible.

&ldquo;The apartments will feature quality, natural materials such as stone, glass and warm tones, which creates a beautiful and tactile experience,&rdquo; he said.

&ldquo;The floor plans will offer a generosity of space, with an open-plan design that connects seamlessly to the expansive balconies and views beyond.&rdquo;

Located in the heart of Newstead and just two-kilometres from Brisbane CBD, Isle residents will benefit from restaurants, cafes, public transport, the Brisbane River and Waterfront Park all at its doorstep.

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Increasing buyer demand for apartments offering a connection to nature and emphasis on wellness has influenced the design of Isle, which is set to launch to market mid this year.



Mirvac unveil plans for Isle, Newstead apartments, in $1billion Brisbane River community

<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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