A local Asian developer has lodged plans for a four-storey, mixed-use development on Waterloo&#39;s Botany Road.

The project&nbsp;at 171B Waterloo Road, to be developed by Doublespace,&nbsp;will home 47 apartments and&nbsp;two retail spaces at ground floor&nbsp;level.

Situated in the newly developing area of the proposed Waterloo Masterplan and Green Square, which is currently undergoing revitalisation and regeneration, set to be home to around 7,000 new dwellings, as well as community, retail and office space. &nbsp;

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Moments from new connections and public amenity, the development will also sit adjacent to the planned future Waterloo Metro Station.

The building along Botany Road is referred to as Building A, which will split into five even blocks, a nod to the current existing fa&ccedil;ade language. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Building B is along Cope Street, split into a block of three, with larger recesses on the ground floor to create ground-floor terraces. &nbsp;

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Nestled amongst the current medium density housing to its east and future higher density housing, Cope Street takes on a residential and leafy character. Whilst Botany Road, is commercial and industrial and serves as a major arterial link in Southern Sydney.

The massing of each blocks breaks the continuous 50-metre street wall that is reminiscent of larger industrial and commercial blocks, to create a smaller, more human scale.

&ldquo;At the heart of the scheme is an oasis, a relief to Waterloo&rsquo;s urban environment, an oasis to live, work and play,&quot; the design statement by DKO read.

&quot;Homes are nestled in a lush landscape with views through tree canopies and a ground plane as if it&rsquo;s a a secret garden, a constant surprise where one can have a meal, meet others, work or for kids to play.

&ldquo;The proposal is one that is a surprise within Waterloo, and most of all on Botany Road. Its garden spills out to its edges, softening even the harshest main arterial road.&quot;

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With a mix of unit sizes and layouts, the dwelling typology will cater to a range of households and lifestyle situations, further diversifying the area. Higher ceilings and deeper balconies are featured in ground floor apartments, along with privacy planting to mitigate privacy concerns.

Each level of the two buildings will comprise two one-bedroom, 10 two-bedroom and one three-bedroom residence.

Central to the scheme is the integration of the landscape and the creation of a green oasis to the centre of the site. The proposal relocates the deep soil zone to the centre, allowing lush planting and large trees to flourish. Planting then spills to the facade and extends to the surrounding streets, softening the urban edges of Botany Road and connecting Cope Street.

The proposal is also well served by public transport with bus links, as well as being within walking distance to Green Square train station. All apartments are also fitted with bike storage and a majority, with a car space.

Each level of the two buildings will comprise two one-bedroom, 10 two-bedroom and one three-bedroom residence.



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The DKO designs for Waterloo's newest apartment development 

Located in the heart of Keilor Downs is Soho Living&rsquo;s master planned community, Aspect, offering a limited release of premium two, three and four-bedroom townhomes.

Stage Three is now selling in the development, with two and three-bedroom configurations available.

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The Aspect residences rises above with master planning and architectural concept by renowned architects, Rothelowman.

&ldquo;Aspect has been designed to deliver a new and unique precinct that encourages a true sense of community amongst its future residents. The masterplan marries elegant, restrained architecture with a network of high-quality streets and public spaces,&rdquo; said Chris Hayton, Principal, Rothelowman.

Set amongst private landscaped gardens, interiors have been designed by Melbourne-based, Gallerie Studio, featuring stone benchtops, timber floorboards, floor-to-ceiling bathroom tiling, split-system heating and cooling, and Smeg appliances.

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&ldquo;Melbourne has a strong appreciation for bespoke design and quality craftsmanship. Each finish and tone at Aspect has been handpicked to create an environment that is truly special in every home,&rdquo; said Liana Corbino, Interior Designer at Gallerie Studio.

Aspect offers a superb example of Soho Living&#39;s commitment to creating sleek spaces that unify residents and bring them closer to their surroundings.

With shops, restaurants, transport and all that the established Keilor location has to offer, residents are just a minutes-walk from Keilor Central Shopping Centre and under 10-minutes by car to Watergardens Town Centre. Aspect is conveniently only 16-kilometres from Tullamarine Airport, while the Melbourne CBD is 25 kilometres from the development.

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Soho Living has a number of developments currently selling across Melbourne, including Botanic Southbank, which offers a collection of one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments and Brickworks Burwood, a master planned community with final apartments selling in the Terrace collection.

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The Aspect residences rises above with master planning and architectural concept by renowned architects, Rothelowman.



Stage Three now selling in Soho Living’s Aspect masterplan in Keilor Downs

Awaken, the Brighton apartment project by the luxury residential developer Skelton, has flown through the&nbsp;60 per cent sold mark&nbsp;and is on track to be completed in September 2022.

Offering just 13 three-bedroom residences, Awaken is uniquely positioned in a secluded area of Brighton at 30-32 Rooding Street, just a short walk to the popular Bay Street&nbsp;and Martin Street activity centres.

Partnering this time with renowned Melbourne architect Travis Walton, Awaken takes a contemporary and restrained approach to bayside luxury living.

Subtle nuances in the fa&ccedil;ade design and the interiors are consistent with the Skelton brand for exceptionally detailed design that uniquely defines their developments.

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Comprising locally-sourced European-style brickwork and contrasting electro-bronze metal detailing, the architectural composition draws focus to the layered landscaping, combining natives and evergreen plants to create softness and a colourful variety through the seasons.&nbsp;

The interiors at Awaken are efficiently planned with generous proportions, affording openness and flexibility for contemporary living, with an abundance of natural light.&nbsp;

Spaces seamlessly unfurl, presenting a palette of natural stone, aged metal and natural oak timber flooring.&nbsp;

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The level of enquiry&nbsp;has exploded lately as more buyers recognise Awaken as another incredibly detailed and masterfully delivered project by the same developer and builder as our Avenue &ndash; Brighton East project,&nbsp;Michael Skelton, Founder and Managing Director at Skelton, said.

&quot;We brought the same exceptional, proven Bayside team to Awaken and the results speak for themselves&quot;,&nbsp;Skelton said.

Awaken is&nbsp;construction group Brompton&rsquo;s second Brighton project with&nbsp;Skelton, who has earned a reputation for delivering work with timeless design.

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Nestled in Brighton, a suburb synonymous with large, luxurious apartments, Awaken is a highly considered, yet balanced collection of residences, set on a quiet laneway-style street, amongst tranquil landscaping.

Situated near the Bay Street and Martin Street shopping precincts and the rejuvenating activities by the bay, Awaken unites residents with the cosmopolitan appeal of Brighton.

Within walking distance of Brighton Beach and the famous Bay Trail, refined pubs, lively cafes, and boutique shopping experiences line the streets, offering the ideal blend of city amenities and beach-side lifestyle.

Completion on the project is slated for September&nbsp;this year.

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Partnering this time with renowned Melbourne architect Travis Walton, Awaken delivers luxury bayside living with exceptional value and timeless design.

Skelton Group's luxury Bayside Brighton apartment development, Awaken, hits 60 per cent sold

St Hilliers and First Point Property have lodged plans for the final stages of a $450-million precinct in north Penrith.

The duo will be adding a further 553 apartments in the final two stages, adding to the 540 apartments already built in the 40 hectare masterplan which Landcom started developing 10 years ago, transforming the former Department of Defence Site.

Crone Architects have prepared designs for the two-stage development in Thornton Estate, delivered across 11,000 sqm.

The mixed-used development will be located on Lord Sheffield Circuit,&nbsp;and will include retail and commercial space, along with residential apartments, which will be set across four towers.

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The&nbsp;development will include retail and commercial space, as well as residential apartments. Image by Crone Architects.

The five-storey podium delivered in stage one will feature retail tenancies, a mainline supermarket, and residential and commercial lobby entries on the ground floor, with level one home to a child-care and medical centre.

Two residential towers, referred to as Tower A and B, will be constructed in stage one.

Tower A has a maximum rise of 27 storeys, with level five to 31 containing 241 apartments. Tower B will have a maximum rise of nine-storeys, with 75 apartments planned for the tower.

Stage two will see the construction of another mixed-use development comprising a five-storey commercial podium, as well as residential apartments across two towers, Tower C and D.

Tower C will have a maximum rise of 13-storeys, comprising 74 apartments. Tower D will rise 26-storeys, set to deliver 163 apartments.

553 apartments will be delivered through the project, with the retail ground level connected directly to the village square facilitating commuter access to the railway station.

Different types of apartment typologies have been designed to accommodate households with different needs, particularly suited to the local market, with a mix of studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as townhouses at street-level.

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The residential buildings will range in height, with the low-rise towers toward the centre of the estate. Image supplied by Crone Architects.&nbsp;

The two-storey townhouses will be built with direct street access via generously-sized courtyards, while apartments at podium levels will benefit from direct access and deep courtyards that provide privacy and sunlight protection.

Western-facing apartments will have access to 180 degree views of the Blue Mountains, while eastern-facing apartments have distant views to the Sydney CBD.

Located between Lord Sheffield Circuit and Dunshea Street, the development is within walking distance to the railway station, while the new retail tenancies will become the most convenient offering for the tenants on the Thornton side of the station.

The mixed-used development will be located on Lord Sheffield Circuit, with the first stage including retail and commercial space, along with residential apartments, which will be set across four towers.



St Hilliers and First Point Property lodge final plans for Penrith's Thornton Estate

The Queensland-based developers MAYD Group have a growing pipeline of projects across Southeast Queensland, with four boutique residential development applications lodged with the City of Gold Coast.

Making a turn to focus more exclusively on luxury, boutique developments, residences will feature high-end finishes with coastal inspired interiors, shifting their focus to some of the most sought-after coastlines in Australia, like Mermaid Beach, where the group have lodged four multi-residential development applications for.

The Seagull Avenue project will see four full-floor units created, with three-bedrooms and two-bathrooms.

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Render of Seagull Avenue development. Image supplied by MAYD Group

Designed by Architects, Studio Workshop, there will be a private rooftop entertainment area, including a rooftop deck, bar and pool. Basement parking will be provided for all residents.

The groups Chairlift Avenue site sits on the corner of Chairlift Avenue and Petrel Avenue, where they will construct eight luxury units, including two lower-penthouses, and an upper penthouse, that will feature a rooftop terrace, alfresco, plunge pool and lounge area.

Designed by Plus Architecture, these units will be three-bedrooms and three-bathrooms, all with basement level car parking.

Alongside landscape design which provides a unique, contemporary, and sophisticated character, the design intends to cater for its residents&#39; modern lifestyle requirements and encourage outdoor living and an active engagement with the beach environment.

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Render of Chairlift Avenue development. Image supplied by MAYD Group

MAYD will demolish an older residential building at 120 Hedges Avenue with plans for two luxury, four-storey houses.

Level one will comprise four-bedrooms, while the living areas, main kitchen and dining are on level two.

Level three is the rooftop level, inclusive of enclosed entertainment spaces, dry bars, and a rooftop pool, with the basement level featuring a wine/whiskey cellar, storage rooms, a surfboard storeroom, and a gym.

The group&rsquo;s final multi-residential development is for Seaside Avenue, which will see another three full-floor luxury units crafted, with a double-storey penthouse.

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Render of Seaside Avenue development. Image supplied by MAYD Group

This development has plans for a rooftop pool and terrace, as well as entertainment areas scattered throughout.

The MAYD Group was founded last year in 2021 by Todd Mould, having&nbsp;previously worked as a builder, by trade, in the construction and property development industry for over 15 years.&nbsp;

Making a turn to focus more exclusively on luxury, boutique developments, MAYD Group has lodged four multi-residential development applications in Mermaid Beach 

MAYD Group to develop four boutique residential sites in Mermaid Beach 

A limited series of just 20 apartments, La Storia&nbsp;is a considered residential building designed to pay homage to both Carlton and Italy.

M3 Design, led by father and son, Frank and Gianni Mancuso, are behind the interiors, delivering a range of three-bedroom apartments within Marcocci Property Group&rsquo;s development.

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Each residence prioritises natural light and airflow, with functionality at the heart of each floor plan. The design has been inspired by the designs of the late legendary&nbsp;Venetian architect Carlo Scarpa.

The exterior takes on a monolithic presence to reflect the idea of immutability, with finer details of honed stone carrying Scarpa&rsquo;s legacy with mixing the old and the new. The development has four different&nbsp;residences available; Residenza Lusso, Residenza Centro, Residenza Giardini, and Residenza Allegria.

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Residenza Lusso offers vast entertaining area, with the building&rsquo;s largest living room and balcony, which face toward the city.

Residenza Centro sits at the corner of Cardigan and Argyle Square, facing the east. With the largest overall floor space, these residences fearure a large kitchen island bench with seating, further encouraging entertaining and interaction.

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Residenza Giardini focuses on the green with the lush trees of Argyle Square immediately in view. Residents can choose to split these apartment in two, placing the living quarters to one side, with the ability to spill out onto the generously-sized balconies.

Residenza Allegria draws on its environment and the hive of Carlton&rsquo;s activity and neighbouring suburbs. Taking in the Scarpa aesthetic &ndash; filtering light with natural reflections, the residences glow and change in various organic tones depending on the time of the day.

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Located at the corner of Cardigan and Pelham Street, La Storia finds its home on the park lined streets of Carlton.

Inspired by the rich history of its surroundings and it&rsquo;s famous immigrant culture, La Storia has been designed to age gracefully and to leave its mark on an area that has provided so much to the culture of Melbourne.

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Each residence prioritises natural light and airflow, with functionality at the heart of each floor plan.

Marcocci Property Group launch Carlton apartments, La Storia

The nationally recognised builder Hutchinson&#39;s, one of the best construction firms across Australia, dates back well over a centurry.

Founded in 1912, current chairman, Scott Hutchinson, is now the fourth generation Hutchinson to preside over the business.

Their extensive workbook sees Hutchinson&#39;s deliver around $2.5 billion worth of projects annually, everything from sports stadiums to hotel towers.

They&#39;&#39;re always one of the most sought-after building firms when it comes to residential apartment development. Of​f the plan buyers get an almost unwavering sense of guarantee when Huthcinson&#39;s is appointed the builder of the project.

We&#39;ve taken a look at the top six Gold Coast apartment developments Hutchinson&#39;s have been commissioned to build, some already with construction underway. 
 
1. Emerson Kirra

Developer: Hirsch &amp; Faigen 

Architect: Rothelowman

Hirsch &amp; Faigen have continued their legacy of pioneering excellence on the Southern Gold Coast with Emerson, a boutique edition of 27 residences at Kirra, designed by Queensland&rsquo;s premier architecture studio, Rothelowman.

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Just the second Gold Coast project for Hirsch and Faigen, Emerson Kirra is located parkside at 100 Musgrave Street, looking over the canopy of Norfolk Pines towards an unspoilt Kirra Beach.

Emerson features sophisticated amenities that enrich a social, active and productive lifestyle, including a residents&rsquo; lounge, recreation deck, resort-style pool and sun lounge, while bedrooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows that offer unrivalled views across the ocean and distant Gold Coast skyline.

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With a strong run of sales at the start of the year, only four half-floor apartments remain amongst the 27, as well as the $8 million full-floor penthouse.

The build is expected to be complete by September 2023.

2. Yves

Developer: Hirsch &amp; Faigen

Architect: Rothelowman&nbsp;

Yves is a contemporary collection of three towers, launched just before the end of 2021, marking&nbsp;Hirsch and Faigen&#39;s&nbsp;third Gold Coast development.

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The $200 million Yves project will have 145 apartments across the three 26-level towers, designed by&nbsp;<a href="/architects/rothelowman" target="_blank">Rothelowman</a>, who have been Hirsch and&nbsp;Faigen&#39;s go-to architect on the Gold Coast.

Crowning Yves is the penthouse, spanning 335 sqm of internal space, plus an additional 71 sqm of private external living. It will have&nbsp;four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a multi-purpose room and a study.

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The building&#39;s are topped with outdoor rooftop seating, with the residential amenity located in the shared lobby, which&nbsp;were designed as a greenhouse to create a suburban feel.

There will be a north-facing swimming pool as the centrepiece, as well as a pool and yoga deck, a&nbsp;gym, sauna, recreation lounge and barbecue seating.

3. Cala Dei

Developer: Spyre Group

Architect: bureau^proberts

Hutchies are currently constructing the sold-out Cala Dei, Spyre Group&#39;s redevelopment of the Hotel Kommune in on Coolangatta&#39;s dress circle Marine Parade.

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They&#39;re transforming the&nbsp;Komune Resort&nbsp;into a 12-level residential development designed by&nbsp;bureau^proberts, homing a total of 31 apartments.

Spyre Group&nbsp;director Andrew Malouf said the company had taken a considered approach to developing the site.

&ldquo;The site was originally intended for a 27-storey development, but we have significantly reduced this footprint,&quot; Malouf said.

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&quot;Instead, we propose to create luxury residences that complement the world class surfing reserve status of the southern Gold Coast beaches,&quot; Malouf said at the time of lodgement.

4. The Monroe

Developer: Lacey Group

Architect: Plus Architecture

Hutchinson&#39;s are currently construction The Monroe, the Lacey Group&#39;s luxury development&nbsp;on the Southern Gold Coast&rsquo;s exclusive Jefferson Lane, in the heart of Palm Beach. Designed by Plus Architecture, The Monroe all-but&nbsp;sold out all of its&nbsp;apartments in May 2021, after just two weeks of being on the market.

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The project will see&nbsp;33 two&nbsp;and three-bedroom apartments created, as well as a townhome and penthouse. Some 250 sqm of space will be dedicated to the rooftop terrace, which will feature a rooftop infinity pool, a fire pit, barbecue facilities, and a residents&rsquo; terrace comprising of indoor and lush outdoor lounges and recreation spaces, all set amongst panoramic ocean and hinterland views.

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Architecturally inspired by the Gold Coast&rsquo;s varying landscapes, The Monroe features floor to ceiling glass in living areas, maximising views and natural light throughout the apartments, while all corner apartments allow for cross ventilation.

Offering direct access to Palm Beach, transitioning between home and nature is designed to be as fluid as its surroundings.

5. 123OBR

Developer: Bottega Group

Architect: Woods Bagot

The Brisbane-based developer Bottega Group are behind the $52 million Broadbeach apartment block, 123OBR,&nbsp;described as&nbsp;vertically stacked verdant Queensland beach houses.

Named after its location of 123 Old Burleigh Road, one row back from Broadbeach, 123OBR will have 14 whole-floor&nbsp;apartments,&nbsp;as well as&nbsp;a whole floor resort deck half way up the tower.

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Designed by&nbsp;Woods Bagot, the typical whole-floor apartment will offer 224 sqm of living space featuring three-bedrooms with walk-in wardrobes, two-bathrooms and an open-plan living and dining arrangement, which have views through the floor-to-ceiling glass windows.

Included in the 14 apartments is a two-level penthouse crowning the building and a two-level pool house starting from the ground floor.

The pool house spans 388 sqm across two levels, with five-bedrooms, all with walk-in wardrobes, two powder rooms, a separate laundry, a home cinema/family room, a wine cellar, a private pool, garden and a separate balcony.

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The two-level penthouse covers 384 sqm, comprising four-bedrooms, each with walk-in wardrobes, as well as three-bathrooms, two powder rooms, two internal verandas and two separate living and dining areas, a private study and a gym.

All residents of 123OBR will enjoy five-star resort amenities on level six with a poolside retreat adorned with curated artwork.

This space provides residents an extension of their private living spaces with the inclusion of additional facilities such as a commercial kitchen, space for a shared home office or library and private dining for guests.

6. Hemingway

Developer: Hirsch &amp; Faigen

Architect: Rothelowman&nbsp;

Hemingway, just off the sand at Palm Beach,&nbsp;was the first Gold Coast development for Hirsch and Faigen, delivering a variety of one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments.

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Rothelowman&nbsp;have designed the tower which has been described as&nbsp;a multi-storey reimagining of the area&rsquo;s humble holiday shacks from the late 1950s and 1960s.

Hemingway is located at 1267-1273 Gold Coast Highway and&nbsp;will front the&nbsp;exclusive Jefferson Lane beachfront enclave.

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The team reimagined the standard bulky apartment block into an innovative shape form, utilising curvature and cut outs to maximise and enhance views from every Hemingway apartment.

Residents of Hemingway will have access to a range of lifestyle amenities including its own ground-level caf&eacute; and communal open space with a swimming pool, pool lounge, barbecue area and outdoor cinema.

Coined after the famous author and featuring a distinct blush fa&ccedil;ade, construction of the 14-level building is expected to be complete by September 2023.

The $75 million project sold out all of its 78 apartments within a few months of its launch earlier last year.

Their extensive workbook sees Hutchinson's deliver around $2.5 billion worth of projects annually, everything from sports stadiums to hotel towers.



The top 6 Gold Coast apartment developments being built by Hutchinson Builders

Proudly Western Australian, Iris Residential is Perth&rsquo;s leading developer having undertook over $1 billion of developments, with over 1100 residences completed across Perth, and a further 450 apartments are currently underway across several projects.

Designed by Cameron Chisholm Nicol Architects, Shenton Quarter delivers a mix of architecturally designed loft-style townhouses and one, two and three-bedroom apartments.

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Over 70 per cent of the homes have already been sold, with a selection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments and one-bedroom townhouses still available.

Iris Residential&rsquo;s Shenton Quarter has been carefully located to be central to everything Shenton Park, the small suburb west of the Perth CBD, has to offer.

With a Coles Supermarket on its door-step, each apartment offers an unrivalled way of living within a vibrant,&nbsp;<a aria-label="environmentally conscious - opens in new tab" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-styling-context="true" href="/news/5-of-melbourne-s-environmentally-conscious-new-development-highlights" target="_blank" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.urban.com.au/news/5-of-melbournes-environmentally-conscious-new-development-highlights$environmentallyconscious">environmentally conscious</a>&nbsp;community.

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Shenton Quarter, on the corner of&nbsp;Selby Street&nbsp;and Seymour Avenue, is just 500 metres from Shenton College, and across the road from the Cliff Sadlier Vc Memorial Park. Less than a kilometre away is further green spaces, including Shenton Bushland and Shenton Park. Just passed Shenton Park is the nationally known Kings Park, on the Swan River.

The project also features over 2,400 sqm of common space and residential amenity, including a 20-metre heated swimming pool, residents&#39; dining areas, a gym, yoga deck, citrus orchard and a herb and vegetable garden.

Eligible buyers can still benefit from the Western Australian Government&rsquo;s, First Home Owners Grant, which is a one off payment of $10,000 to encourage and assist first home buyers to buy or build a new residential property.

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As of March this year, the final slabs were poured for Shenton Quarter, with 60 per cent of the south structure completed - with the developers tipping construction to be completed by the end of the year.

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Over 70 per cent of the homes have already been sold, with a selection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments and one-bedroom townhouses still available.



Shenton Quarter hits over 70 per cent sold 

TWT Property&rsquo;s New Life Darling Harbour complex, located at 495 Harris Street Ultimo, is highly responsive to its site and the rich character of its neighbourhood.

The multi-layered building steps down from nine-storeys along Harris Street to six levels facing Bulwara Lane, providing 200 apartments including single-storey and penthouse apartments, as well as two-level terrace apartments at street level.

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Ground floor retail and commercial space activates Harris Street, while the upper-level roof terraces exploit&nbsp;the views to the CBD, major bridges and the harbour.

Verdant garden corridors and welcoming open-air courtyards invite greenery into the heart of the buildings, with the central haven stitching together architecture and nature, to create a leafy green backdrop to the homes within.

&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,&rdquo; said&nbsp;Brendan Randles, Collaborator&nbsp;Urban Design and Mixed-Use Sydney, Architectus.

Flanked by historic Victorian terraces, Architectus created a lively group of buildings set around the courtyard rather than one amorphous structure, intending to better integrate the built form with its surrounds. &nbsp;

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&ldquo;We put forward a bold design that met the brief requirements&nbsp;but suggested new ways in which the development could engage with surrounding buildings. Instead of adhering to the prescribed envelopes &ndash; which virtually filled the site and provided only minimum separation between apartments&nbsp;&ndash; our proposal extended and completed an existing lane network and provided a much larger central courtyard.&rdquo;

&ldquo;This increased privacy between properties, promoted pedestrian and visual permeability and created a new residential address for the lane facing dwellings.&rdquo;

The two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments cover 79 sqm of space internally, with 13 sqm balconies, while the three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments span 95 sqm internally, with 16 sqm balconies.

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

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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 dimension to these residences.

Open layouts work to maximise the city, harbour, and garden vistas, drawing them inside the home.

Many of the apartments capture northern aspects, with sliding or fixed perforated screens providing privacy and shelter when needed.

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New Life&rsquo;s materials, lighting and detailing explore a return to comfort for contemporary inner city living, utilising subtle tonal colours and textures throughout to reflect a refined and uncomplicated build.

The kitchens have been designed with form and function in mind, catering to generous or intimate entertaining, with high-end Miele appliances, full-height cabinets, clean-edged chrome tap ware, grey travertine-look tiles and fittings that add glimmers of polish and reflection.

New Life&rsquo;s spa-like bathrooms feature frameless-glass showers and seamless ambient lighting, which help to expand the sense of space. Open shelves and vanity tops are made up of marble or Caesarstone, while storage is cleverly mirrored and concealed throughout.

Architectus won the design competition for the prestigious mixed-use project developed by Auswin TWT. Ideally located opposite the Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre and next to the Ultimo Community Centre, the site was once the headquarters of Tabcorp and offered one of the last substantial development opportunities in Ultimo.

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The multi-layered building steps down from nine-storeys along Harris Street to six levels facing Bulwara Lane, providing 200 apartments including single-storey and penthouse apartments, as well as two-level terrace apartments at street level.



Inside the New Life, Darling Harbour apartments 

Well-know China-town restauranteur, Stanley Yee, has taken to the development world, lodging plans to construct a 14-storey mixed-use building on the amalgamated site of his Emperor&#39;s Garden Restaurant at 96-100 Hay Street, Haymarket.

The ownership families have a long history of operating restaurants and supplying to the community from the site.

The Lai family are the other owners of the site, who were original contributors to the construction of the Chinatown gates, with Lai&rsquo;s father honoured with his name inscribed on the gate.

To celebrate these connections, a graphic display will feature across a double-storey wall across the ground and first floor retail space, showcasing the history of the building, of Chinatown and of the families involvement in the community.

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Sydney-based architects, PTI, have been engaged to handle the design of the development, with a focus on creating a Chinese-style architectural form, to not only complement the surrounding area, but to further celebrate and bring to life the Chinese community.

&ldquo;We have sought to design a building which expresses the history and culture of the Chinese community, so it can be a further image of Sydney&rsquo;s Chinatown and that it adds to deepens the experience of seeing and coming to the area,&rdquo; PTI noted in their submission to the City of Sydney council.

In doing this, the design takes inspiration from the traditional curved roof forms commonly found in traditional Chinese architecture, which is also expressed in the form of the gateway to Chinatown that sits adjacent to the site.

The eccentric shape will be created through horizontal fa&ccedil;ade spandrels, while a curved roof crowns the building, gently curving upward to further reference the junction of Hay Street and Dixon Street, which marks the entrance to Chinatown.

Yee&rsquo;s Emperor&rsquo;s Garden Restaurant will continue to operate at the site, along with other retailers on the ground and first floor. The second level will be dedicated commercial space, adding further support for the business and organisations that operate for and within the Chinatown community.

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The third floor of the development will serve as a communal indoor and outdoor open space, with the residences beginning on level four. Two one-bedroom apartments and two studio apartments occupy the floorspace to level 12, with the arrangement created so either four apartments can be sold separately&nbsp;or combined to create a larger residence. The result of providing this flexibility is that the property can meet the many and varied needs of the community, from down sizers, to couples and families.

Level 13 features one, full-floor three-bedroom apartment.

Haymarket is positioned at the southern end of the Sydney CBD and with close proximity to a range of modes of public transport making it a highly accessibly area.

The area comprises a major tourism destinations, bustling retail and entertainment uses and a cluster of hotels and backpacker hostels, making this a diverse and vibrant village.

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The Lai family are the other owners of the site, who were original contributors to the construction of the Chinatown gates, with Lai’s father honoured with his name inscribed on the gate.

Haymarket set for new mixed-use apartment tower

Roseville is poised for a wave of new apartment development following the NSW Government's rezoning of land around Roseville Station under its Transport Oriented Development program.

The new planning controls have unlocked significant development potential within walking distance of the station, with a number of sites expected to be amalgamated and redeveloped in the coming years as developers seek to take advantage of the increased density allowances.

One of the more restrained developments in the precinct, and set among the first to be delivered having commenced well before the recent changes, is Hyecorp's Juliet. The boutique apartment project is already well under construction and remains on track to welcome residents by the end of the year, offering a markedly different proposition to many of the larger-scale developments now likely to emerge across the suburb.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/juliet-roseville-64-pacific-highway-roseville-nsw-2069">Juliet</a> will comprise just&nbsp;34 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments opposite Roseville Station. For Hyecorp, which has delivered projects across Sydney's Lower North Shore for more than three decades, Roseville presented a rare opportunity to address a growing gap in the market.

"<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/roseville-nsw-2069">Roseville</a> has long been one of the North Shore's most tightly held and desirable suburbs, offering a unique combination of village charm, established greenery, excellent transport connections, and proximity to some of Sydney's best schools and lifestyle amenities," Hyecorp said.

"We recognised a growing demand from local homeowners seeking to downsize without leaving the community they have built their lives around. The location presented a rare opportunity to create homes that cater specifically to that buyer profile."

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The six-level development has been designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/pbd-architects">PBD Architects</a> as a collection of residences that feel more like homes than apartments. The brief centred generous floorplans, abundant natural light, quality finishes, and strong connections to outdoor space.

PBD Architects drew inspiration from Roseville's established garden suburb character, creating a building that sits comfortably within its surroundings rather than dominating them. The architecture incorporates natural materials, soft forms, layered landscaping, expansive balconies, and generous setbacks to strengthen the connection between residents and the suburb's leafy environment.

"The focus was on designing spacious, house-like residences for discerning owner-occupiers and downsizers who wanted to remain on the North Shore without compromising on comfort, privacy, or design," PBD said.&nbsp;

"Every apartment was to feel considered, timeless, and highly functional."

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Inside, residences feature engineered timber flooring, stone kitchen benchtops and splashbacks, integrated Fisher &amp; Paykel appliances, ducted air conditioning, and large outdoor entertaining areas designed to take advantage of district and treetop views.

Residents will also have access to a rooftop barbecue and lounge area, alongside practical amenities including parcel lockers, EV charging capability, bicycle storage, a dog wash bay, and a basement car wash facility.

The majority of purchasers so far have been local owner-occupiers from Roseville, Lindfield, Chatswood, Killara, and the broader Upper North Shore, many of whom are transitioning from larger family homes.

"Buyers are looking for spacious, house-like apartments that allow them to downsize without feeling like they are sacrificing comfort or functionality," Hyecorp noted.

"They value large kitchens, generous living areas, ample storage, quality finishes, secure parking, lift access, and low-maintenance living."

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Juliet sits directly opposite Roseville Train Station and within walking distance of Roseville Village, while Chatswood's retail and dining precinct is only minutes away. The development is also surrounded by some of Sydney's most established schools, including Roseville College, Ravenswood, Pymble Ladies' College, and Knox Grammar, as well as nearby parklands and golf courses.

Juliet is currently more than 75 per cent sold ahead of its anticipated completion in late 2026.

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Joel Robinson

Juliet to sit quietly amid Roseville apartment boom

Sherpa Property Group has unveiled the third instalment of its Flourish series, securing full approval for the two-tower, $500 million Flourish Soleira development in Palm Beach.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-soleira-1150-1154-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Soleira</a> will rise from a prominent site in the commercial heart of Palm Beach, the long-time home of Cash Converters and a range of local retailers.

The project will introduce a new retail and dining precinct at ground level, beneath 286 apartments.

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“We’re very committed to not only providing affordable residential offerings that are much needed in Palm Beach, but also delivering a vibrant new commercial heart that complements the extraordinary growth of the southern Gold Coast,” Sherpa Property Group founder Christie Leet said.

The development will sit under Sherpa's Flourish brand, which is aimed at providing a pathway into the beachside suburb for locals, first-home buyers and downsizers. In a move designed to assist first-home buyers entering the market, Sherpa has reserved all one and two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartments exclusively for eligible first-home buyers.

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“Our vision through Flourish is to create a vibrant retail and lifestyle focal point within the Palm Beach centre zone, delivering thriving communities underpinned by lifestyle-rich locations,” Leet said.

“So far, Flourish has been an incredible success, and we hope to carry this momentum as we progress the next two Flourish projects in Palm Beach.”

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Located across 1150-1164 Gold Coast Highway and 3 Sixth Avenue, the development will comprise two towers. The northern tower will deliver 154 apartments, while the southern tower will add a further 132 residences, helping address ongoing demand for new apartments in the tightly held coastal suburb.

Flourish Soleira will also feature the most extensive rooftop amenity offering ever delivered in Palm Beach.

The two towers will be connected by a skybridge, with residents gaining access to a rooftop recreation deck featuring a full-width swimming pool, hot and cold plunge pools, wellness spaces, a gymnasium, private dining facilities, massage treatment rooms, barbecue areas, a basketball court, golf simulator, indoor and outdoor dining spaces, sun lounges and extensive landscaping.

LPS Group is expected to start construction later this year.

Sherpa is already well advanced on construction of its debut Flourish project, Flourish Amargo, located just around the corner from Soleira. Meanwhile, Flourish Oasis, positioned opposite Amargo, recently commenced construction and has nearly sold out its collection of 47 apartments.

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Sherpa unveils $500m mixed-use Palm Beach precinct, Flourish Soleira

Are mortgage holders set to get a reprieve from the RBA in 2026?

Big Four bank NAB believes so. They are now expecting the next move from the RBA to be a cut, rather than a hike, which they had pencilled in for August. They are unsure of the timing of the cut however, they note in their latest&nbsp;NAB Economics RBA Watch.

NAB Chief Economist, Dr Sally Auld, said recent data suggests the economy has lost momentum and the outlook for rates has shifted, noting that the broader economic backdrop has changed since earlier in the year.

“The next move in the cash rate is likely to be down, but the timing is uncertain," Dr Auld said.

"In February, growth was above trend, the economy was operating above capacity and there was uncertainty over the restrictiveness of rates. None of these conditions exist today,” she outlined.

Dr Auld said recent data pointed to softer momentum across the economy while acknowledging that at the same time, uncertainty remains a key feature of the outlook.

“Both Q1 GDP data and the NAB business survey suggest momentum in the economy has slowed, meaning that growth has likely peaked for the cycle. That said, we are cognisant there is still considerable uncertainty around the outlook, both with respect to activity and inflation.”

Dr Auld said inflation risks and labour market outcomes would be important to watch.

“On the prices side, we are still forecasting above target core inflation through to mid-2027. Margins will compress and weaker labour market outcomes are a risk.”

She said tighter financial conditions are expected to weigh on housing and activity.

“Tighter financial conditions will be reflected in a slowing in house price growth and housing credit growth. In summary, we have greater conviction that the next move in rates is down, but less conviction on the timing.”

Mortgage relief? NAB forecasts RBA rate cut, not hike, after softer economic conditions

A local downsizer has splashed $6.5 million on a penthouse in Perifa's Alex &amp; Willow development in Crows Nest. 
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The purchaser sold their long-held family home in the area before embarking on a six-month search for the right apartment. After inspecting a range of options across the Lower North Shore, the buyer returned to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/alex-willow-crows-nest-82-90-alexander-street-crows-nest-nsw-2065">Alex &amp; Willow</a>. 
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The buyer profile reflects the project’s broader purchaser mix. <a>Alex &amp; Willow</a> has attracted predominantly local downsizers looking to transition from larger homes without compromising on space or quality, alongside a smaller cohort of upsizers and investors drawn to the project’s location and design credentials. 
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The milestone sale comes as the project, developed by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/perifa">Perifa</a>&nbsp;and delivered by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/versatile-made-construction">Versatile Construction</a>, both part of Versatile Group, reaches 60 per cent sold.

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Eddie Mansour, Managing Partner of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/ray-white-projects">Ray White Projects</a>, said the result demonstrates not only a headline price but also depth of demand. 
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“This is an exceptional outcome and a clear reflection of sustained buyer demand for premium, well-located downsizer product,” Mansour said.

“We’re seeing a consistent pattern of local homeowners selling family residences and reinvesting into high-quality apartments that allow them to remain within their community. Alex &amp; Willow has resonated strongly with this group because it offers genuine scale, thoughtful design and immediate proximity to the village.” 
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The sale reflects a broader and consistent trend of local downsizers actively seeking high-quality, low-maintenance residences close to established village centres. Agents report that demand for this product type has remained resilient, particularly where developments offer a rare combination of scale, design quality and walkable amenity. 
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Fabrizio Perilli, Managing Director of Perifa and Versatile Group, said the sale marks a defining moment for the project. 
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“The penthouse sale is a strong endorsement of the quality we have delivered, alongside our partners, and the clear demand from local downsizers for premium, boutique residences in this location,” Perilli said.&nbsp; 
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“Most importantly, we’re proud to see the Alex &amp; Willow community beginning to take shape. As we move closer to completion, we’re looking forward to welcoming residents and seeing the project come to life.”&nbsp;

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/nettletontribe">Nettleton Tribe</a> with interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/richards-stanisich">Richards Stanisich</a>, Alex &amp; Willow is a boutique collection of generously sized two- and three-bedroom residences in the heart of Crows Nest village.&nbsp;

Completion is slated for early 2027.

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Alex & Willow, Crows Nest penthouse sells off the plan for $6.5 million

Fresh from launching the first stage of its Wollongong precinct, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/keira-place-wollongong-120-122-smith-street-wollongong-nsw-2500">Keira Place</a>, builder-developer Urban Property Group has unveiled plans for the next phase of the masterplanned community.

Now on public exhibition through the NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority pathway is a State Significant Development Application for a further 657 homes on the prominent gateway site opposite Beaton Park.

The proposal comprises three buildings, including two build-to-sell towers rising 25 and 30 storeys, delivering 391 apartments, alongside a 12-storey co-living building with 266 residences, making it one of the largest co-living proposals currently planned in regional New South Wales.

Of the apartments proposed in the build-to-sell towers, the majority, 310, are two-bedroom dwellings. The balance comprises 44 one-bedroom apartments and 37 three-bedroom residences. Apartment sizes range from around 50 sqm for one-bedroom homes to approximately 90 sqm for three-bedroom apartments.

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The submission says the proposal has evolved significantly from its original Housing Delivery Authority application following extensive consultation with the State Design Review Panel and Wollongong City Council.

The final scheme has been designed to align with the emerging vision for the Flinders Street Precinct, an area identified by Council as a future high-density mixed-use neighbourhood capable of accommodating substantial housing growth close to transport, employment and community infrastructure.

According to the design report prepared by COX Architecture, the development aims to "deliver a built outcome consistent with the future character of the Wollongong CBD while responding to the site's unique constraints and opportunities."

"Our vision for the next phase of the site evolution in Wollongong is grounded in three design pillars that guide the design response: place, natural environment and celebration," COX said.

"Inspired by its surroundings and grounded in the stories of place on Wodi Wodi Country, the design proposal acknowledges the established character of its setting while creating a unique and timeless identity that sits harmoniously within it.

"The design proposal responds to its specific site conditions, acknowledging the vegetation, climate, wind conditions and solar access of the site."

The architecture responds directly to the site's position between Wollongong's urban core and its natural landscape setting.

COX identified views towards Mount Keira and the Illawarra Escarpment as defining features of the site, while the upper levels of the towers will also capture expansive views across the city and out to the Pacific Ocean.

The design team has positioned the tallest buildings closer to the rail corridor, where overshadowing impacts can be better managed while establishing a landmark built form on the northern approach into the city.

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Urban Property Group secured the 11,000 sqm Smith Street site in 2022 and has since progressed plans for the broader Keira Place precinct.

Construction recently commenced on the first stage of Keira Place, which will deliver 150 apartments across two residential buildings, including 27 affordable housing apartments and 18 specialist disability accommodation dwellings, alongside activated ground-floor retail and commercial space.

Urban Co-CEO Patrick Elias said the commencement of construction marked a significant milestone for Wollongong and reflected the developer's long-term commitment to regional cities.

"Today's groundbreaking is about turning approvals into homes and moving quickly to deliver much-needed housing in Wollongong's city centre," Elias said.

"Keira Place will provide a diverse mix of homes close to jobs, transport and services, while setting a high benchmark for quality, durability and consumer protection."

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/groundbreaking-marks-start-of-construction-at-keira-place-in-wollongong-cbd">Groundbreaking marks start of construction at Keira Place in Wollongong CBD</a>

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Alison Warters

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