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.



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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

The residential property developer and home builder Sekisui House Australia has secured Aqualand&#39;s&nbsp;masterplan&nbsp;development in Norwest, north west of Sydney.

The newly acquired master planned estate&nbsp;is part of Sekisui House&rsquo;s multi-million dollar strategy to grow its footprint in the Sydney metropolitan region over the next five years.

It follows Sekisui House&rsquo;s recent agreement with Stockland to design and construct over 330 homes across two of the business&rsquo;s estates, Elara and The Gables, also located in North West Sydney.

The Norwest development envisages to create a new type of lifestyle community for homebuyers, with high-quality, high-end liveable homes underpinned by industry-leading sustainability.

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Sean Osawa, Sekisui House&#39;s Chief Executive of Residential Communities &amp; Home Building, said the community gives the developer the opportunity to bring more of their SHAWOOD home building product to more Aussies.

&ldquo;We are excited to be expanding to another site in Sydney&rsquo;s North West, building on our active acquisition strategy in greater Sydney and allowing us to deliver our well-appointed and sustainable SHAWOOD homes to more Australian homebuyers,&quot; Osawa said.

&ldquo;The vision for the Norwest masterplan is to incorporate Sekisui House&rsquo;s unique approach to placemaking and community building, combining the very best in design, quality, innovation, and sustainability to deliver a vibrant new estate.&rdquo;

Set for development over the next five years, the new $375 million master planned development will retain the heritage elements of the site and include a diversity of housing form and lifestyle amenities that promote a strong community and connectivity with the wider area.

Craig D&rsquo;Costa, Executive General Manager, Sekisui House Australia. said the&nbsp;acquisition of the site, as well as the recently announced agreement with Stockland, firmly cements Sekisui House&rsquo;s offering of premium housing options into Sydney&rsquo;s north-west.

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&quot;We have a growing portfolio of premium residential estates in the North and South West and plans for new communities in various other metro and coastal Sydney locations,&rdquo; said Craig D&rsquo;Costa, Executive General Manager, Sekisui House Australia.

&ldquo;We understand homebuyers are looking for premium lifestyle properties that offer a sanctuary, surrounded by greenery, yet close to an activated destination for recreation, work, dining and entertainment. Norwest will encompass this, offering exceptional lifestyle amenities, alongside our luxury, well-appointed SHAWOOD homes.&quot;

Located just 31-kilometres from the Sydney CBD, the area presents a growing lifestyle hub with prime housing market potential. The masterplan is positioned within a 10-minute walk from Norwest Business Park and Norwest Metro Station and offers district views through to the Blue Mountains.

Sekisui House also recently launched the next phase in their&nbsp;$1 billion masterplanned community, The Orchards, in Norwest in Sydney&#39;s north-west, with the Lumia Lux already selling over $35 million worth of apartments.

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The newly acquired master planned estate is part of Sekisui House’s multi-million dollar strategy to grow its footprint in the Sydney metropolitan region over the next five years.



Sekisui House secure Norwest masterplan from Aqualand

<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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