MRCB International is set to push forward with its 26 Vista apartment tower in Surfers Paradise, after receiving funding for the $300 million project from&nbsp;Malaysian financial institution MBSB Bank.

MBSB Bank supports numerous local construction projects with a special focus on sustainable mixed-developments. 26 Vista is one of the few international projects that MBSB Bank has provided funding for.

MRCB International CEO Ravi Krishnan is confident that 26 Vista, which features a contemporary design by acclaimed architects DBI, numerous sustainability initiatives and a penthouse that is set to break price records for the suburb, will appeal to buyers, particularly those who may be apprehensive by the economic climate.

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“The financial security MBSB Bank has provided through financing 26 Vista will allow our purchasers, and potential purchasers, the ability to feel protected from the consequences of the economic landscape surrounding our industry"&nbsp;Krishnan says.

“This is the first project we have undertaken on the Gold Coast, and we are determined to succeed and follow through with our plans to introduce one of the most sophisticated projects ever seen in Surfers Paradise."

MRCB International will be appointing a builder for the project by end 2023, following a thorough procurement process involving select national building companies.

“It is a precarious time for the construction industry and builders are needing to be savvy and highly selective when it comes to tendering for new projects," Krishnan added.

"The financing from MBSB Bank has bolstered our ability to secure a builder with the knowledge that our financial status is secure and we will be able to deliver this project."

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Named after it's prime location at 26 Vista Street, just one street back from the sought-after Northcliffe Beach, 26 Vista will rise 51 levels and home 280 apartments starting from $600,000. There will also be six three-storey townhouses that front Northcliffe Light Rail Station.

Vista is scheduled for completion in 2026.

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MRCB International will be appointing a builder for the project by end 2023, following a thorough procurement process involving select national building companies

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MRCB secure funding for 26 Vista, Surfers Paradise apartment development

Developer and builder ALAND has commenced construction on their $375 million mixed-use development Archibald in the heart of Gosford, with groundworks underway at 108 Donnison Street, one of the last remaining consolidated sites in the Gosford CBD.&nbsp;

Named after Archibald Acheson, the second Earl of Gosford, the project will occupy a 5,656 sqm parcel and include 323 residential apartments, 130 hotel rooms, multiple food and beverage tenants, 2,061 sqm pub and a 960 sqm Skybar &amp; Lounge.

Archibald will consist of two buildings, fronting onto Mann, Donnison and Baker streets, with a selection of one, two, three and four-bedroom units in addition to a collection of penthouses. Residents will have access to resort-style facilities, such as a podium pool with swim-up bar and Skybar &amp; Lounge at the crown with views of the ocean and city skyline.

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Apartments range in size from 58 sqm to 280 sqm total area with prices for a one-bedroom starting from $450,000.

Since launching in November 2022, Archibald by ALAND has sold more than a third of the units prior to construction commencing.

Highland Project Sales Director Georgia Scanlon said despite successive rate rises and a change in Australia’s property market conditions in the past 12 months, buyers were active in high growth sea change areas such as the Central Coast where lifestyle, affordability and proximity to the city underpinned long-term growth.

“The Central Coast offers the perfect combination of a coastal lifestyle, regional growth and affordable price points with demand stemming from Sydney-based downsizers, professional couples and families,” Scanlon said.

“Gosford has had a shortage of high-quality new projects in recent years. A luxury development such as Archibald has appealed to Sydneysiders as well as investors seeking an easily accessible getaway option just under an hour’s drive from the city.”

Located less than five minutes’ walk from Gosford’s Waterfront Park, Central Coast Station, and the University of Newcastle’s new multi-million-dollar high-tech campus to be built on Mann Street, position has been major drawcard for buyers.

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ALAND Head of Development Ryan Lane said Archibald by ALAND will be a significant new destination offering at a time of growth and investment for Gosford.

He said the considered design, finishes and amenities had come together with lifestyle-oriented residents in mind.

“The combination of residences, an upscale hotel together with a significant food and beverage offering as well as gym and pool amenities raises the bar on luxury living for Gosford,” he said.

“For residents Archibald lifestyle extends beyond the four walls of their home, the plethora of amenity becomes an extension of their home – from meeting friends at the sky bar for a drink, to enjoying the pool with family.

“This aligns with ALAND’s key principles for location, design and lifestyle. We look for emerging locations with untapped growth potential where our expertise and experience can have a long-lasting impact on delivering a project the local market can take real delight in.

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ALAND Chief Executive Officer George Tadrosse said he was proud to kick off such a significant milestone that meant as much for the company as it did for the Central Coast, particularly given the strong buyer and community interest in the wide range of lifestyle amenities within the project.

“Gosford has been waiting several years for this site to be transformed and we’re extremely proud to be the developer and builder with the foresight and resources to bring it to fruition,” Tadrosse said.

“This is a huge opportunity to create a legacy for the city and make the most of this outstanding location. The strong level of interest to date is testament to the demand for a premium lifestyle community. Now the project is coming out of the ground we expect that interest to increase.”

"The interest and investment in Gosford are set to enliven the CBD and ALAND has taken its role in this transformation extremely seriously,” Tadrosse said.

“This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a world class and timeless building for the city of Gosford. We’ve pulled out all stops to make this a development with broad appeal to holidaymakers, local buyers, and investors wanting to enjoy and realise the true potential of this thriving community.”

The project is scheduled for completion at the end of 2024.

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Since launching in November 2022, Archibald by ALAND has sold more than a third of the units prior to construction commencing

ALAND commence construction on Gosford apartment development, Archibald by ALAND

Boxshall, the latest residential collaboration by Jacmax, brings together a renowned international team to create 15 apartments in the heart of Brighton.

Positioned within the prestigious Middle Crescent residential precinct, Boxshall is located across from a verdant park and the historic Town Hall, with the tree-lined neighbourhood epitomising&nbsp;the coveted Brighton lifestyle.

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Presenting as the final opportunity to own an apartment in the Piet Boon-designed development, the last remaining park-facing apartments include a range of three-bedroom floorplans.

The Dutch interior designers collaborated with local architects, Cera Stribley and landscape designers, Myles Baldwin in their first Australian project, which fuses European architecture with the character of Bayside.&nbsp;

The apartments come with spacious living areas, in addition to oversized balconies, which take in park views.

Each apartment has also been designed to maximise natural light and ventilation.

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Residents will enjoy the best of both worlds, with the bustling village atmosphere of Church Street just a short walk away, while the calming oceanside is also nearby.&nbsp;

The location also provides easy access to some of the city's best schools, shopping centres, and medical facilities.

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Presenting as the final opportunity to own an apartment in the Piet Boon-designed development, the last remaining park-facing apartments include a range of three-bedroom floorplans

Final release of park facing apartments on offer at Boxshall, Brighton

Village squares are having a resurgence attracting apartment dwellers with the deep sense of community, belonging and social interaction that they bring, together with the multitude of lifestyle conveniences and significant, well-conceived amenities.

Historically, they have formed the central hub and heart of the city or town – the place where food and produce markets are held, where business and community leaders meet and where celebrations of all kinds are held.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/rozelle-village-rozelle-152-victoria-road-rozelle-nsw-2039">Rozelle Village</a>, in the heart of Sydney’s inner west, will bring a 1400 sqm architecturally conceived village square to the local community, forming a new community hub of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/rozelle-nsw-2039">Rozelle</a>.

CBRE Residential Projects Managing Director David Milton, who is managing residential sales for the project, said the suburb is well known for its charming high street featuring a collective of beautiful shops, cafes, restaurants and historic pubs and of course the famous Rozelle Markets but there’s no central hub or community centre.

"Rozelle Village will create this which will become a much-loved new asset and amenity for the local community,” Milton said.&nbsp;

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A true mixed-use precinct, Rozelle Village will comprise 147 larger sized residential apartments offering views of Iron Cove in the Sydney Harbour, the Parramatta River and the Sydney CBD.

A rich variety of private and communal green spaces are featured throughout the residential component, designed to enhance resident well-being while providing visual appeal and maximising viewpoints across the built form and the surrounding city views.

Construction of Rozelle Village is planned to commence in mid-2023 with completion due by 2026.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/studiosc">StudioSC</a> have designed Rozelle Village with Principal Thomas Hansen saying a village square as a key mechanism for placemaking in developments can strengthen the connection between people and place.

"They are underpinned by strong urban design principles, help shape contextual built form responses, and can act as a scaffold upon which community engagement, social connection and positive experiences can be built," Hansen said.&nbsp;

The new village square will be large enough to hold tailored events for an audience but small enough that children, young mums and senior citizens alike will feel comfortable there and enjoy themselves.

<h2>Vibrant, curated retail precinct</h2>

Adjacent to the village square will be a vibrant, curated retail precinct. Designed by retail specialist, Retail Strategy Group, the retail vision is to create a 
family-friendly, people-first, vibrant and conceptual lifestyle precinct.

It will be a destination for food lovers, where casual outdoor dining will intertwine with landscape perimeters of open public space and be the first of its kind in the district.

The precinct will be anchored by a full-line supermarket, leagues club hospitality and entertainment and the ground floor marketplace of casual dining, retail and three fine-grained laneways.

Located towards the back of the Rozelle Village precinct, the new village square will have pedestrian access from three new public laneways featuring verdant cascading green walls, both from Victoria Road and Darling Street.&nbsp;

A program of day and night activations will draw residents and neighbours to the village square and reinvigorate the area, becoming a meeting place and new community hub where residents and locals will shop, dine, socialise and enjoy.

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Rozelle Village development to contain a mix of luxury apartments, village square, laneways, leagues club and a major retail precinct

Rozelle Village set to become the new community hub of the community

Caringbah Bowling Club is an iconic institution that has been a part of the Sutherland Shire community since its establishment in 1958.

Experience property developers, Landmark Group, are set to capitalise on one of the area's oldest clubs, creating a collection of residences above the greens of the bowling club, with a mix of one, two and three and four-bedroom apartments, dubbed Caringbah Greens.&nbsp;

Award-winning DKO Architecture has been brought on board to design the coastal-inspired residences, which will offer expansive alfresco areas, seamless open living and dining spaces, and appointed neutral coastal finishes.

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DKO's Director,&nbsp;Nicholas Byrne, said the collection of buildings maximise views, natural light and privacy.

“Elevated above the greens, the design ensures residents always feel connected to the surrounding green landscapes."

The redevelopment will see three residential buildings constructed across the site, in addition to a new club bistro, two bowling greens and a central playground.&nbsp;

Expansive alfresco areas flow from the living rooms, expanding the interior space, capturing views and inviting the outdoors in.

The kitchens are appointed with European appliances, breakfast bar style dining, stone benchtops and&nbsp;splashbacks, with the bathrooms to feature stone display shelving paired with contemporary mirrored cabinets.

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Inspired by nature, rooftop terraces will crown each of the buildings, providing barbecue and entertaining facilities overlooking the verdant landscape.&nbsp;

Located just 650 meters from Caringbah station, making it easy for residents to commute to work or explore the city, while Cronulla Beach is a mere six minute drive away.&nbsp;

Miranda Westfield is also just a five-minute drive away, offering residents access to a range of shopping and dining options, while for an outdoor adventure, the Royal National Park is just 12 minutes from the site.&nbsp;

With over 20 years of experience, Landmark has successfully completed billions of dollars worth of projects, with construction soon set to commence across the site.&nbsp;

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Award-winning DKO Architecture has been brought on board to design the coastal-inspired residences, which will offer expansive alfresco areas, seamless open living and dining spaces, and appointed neutral coastal finishes

Construction commences on Sutherland Shire apartment development, Caringbah Greens

Cremorne, the affluent suburb on Sydney's Lower North Shore, is well known for its waterfront mansions, which makes local developer HELM's newest apartment development one of their most rare.

They've recently launched&nbsp;Élevé, just 22 oversized one, two, and three-bedroom apartments designed for the owner-occupier.

The Holt Avenue projects name derives&nbsp;from the French word for 'elevate'.

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Situated on a ridge, Élevé offers a commanding position that provides harbour and parkland views.

The apartments offer high-end finishes and fixtures, with marble finishes and Miele appliances, European oak timber flooring, and Cavalier Bremworth wool carpet.

Location is key, and Élevé offers the best of both worlds. Nestled in the heart of Cremorne, the development is just a 350-metre flat walk from Cremorne Village, with the vibrant community hub home to an array of amenities, including boutique shops, cafes, and restaurants.

CBRE is handling the sales of Eleve, which is expected to see high demand from local downsizers.

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HELM, a developer builder who recently sold out their other Lower North Shore project Reverie in a single day, has an enviable&nbsp;iCIRT rating of 4.5 stars, which establishes the developer as one of the most trustworthy in the industry.

They are also developing Phi in Cremorne, and Sonnet in Mosman.

HELM has over 30 National and State Awards, including the prestigious 2020 UDIA National Award for Medium-Density Project of the Year.

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They've recently launched Élevé, just 22 oversized two and three-bedroom apartments designed for the owner-occupier


Elevating lifestyle: HELM launch rare new Cremorne apartment development, Élevé

Developer Kervale has seen a strong uptake in both of their off the plan, under construction apartment developments in Bayside Brighton.

They've achieved the milestone 50 per cent sold status at their ESSENCE project, the $25 million worth of sales primarily driven by rightsizers, and their more affordable project Mode de Vie.

Both projects are currently under construction, with neither requiring a set amount of pre-sales due to Kervale being a privately-funded developer.

Kervale Managing Director Rob Moolman says the ability to see the project out of the ground and that it isn’t a waiting game has been a key deciding factor for some buyers.

“Confidence is everything in this market and buyers are hesitant to buy off the plan if they don’t know who is building their future home, or what the timeline looks like," Moolman says.

"Buyers want the confidence that their home will be delivered as promised and this is becoming more evident in the current economic climate.”

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Mode de Vie,&nbsp;located in and around Brighton's bustling community and shopping streets,&nbsp;offers a more affordable entry into the Brighton market compared to both ESSENCE and other competing Brighton apartment developments.

There's extensive customisation opportunity at Mode de Vie, something which Moolan says is very rare.

“We believe that it is very rare to find an apartment where you can customise a residence to such an extent, at such an attainable price point, with such a strong environmental focus,” Moolan says.

There are a number of energy efficient features at Mode de Vie, including&nbsp;electric vehicle chargers, solar panels and a battery backup pack, which will lead to significant savings for the purchaser in the long term, and allow owners to charge their EV vehicles from solar power.

On the other end of the spectrum, the penthouse within ESSENCE is one of the suburb’s most expensive apartment sales to date, selling for $10.2 million to someone currently living in Hawthorn.

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“Even with the increased price tag, the people buying in ESSENCE are also looking for a connection to a thriving shopping strip, communal amenities that enhance their apartment living, and spaces that enable them to express themselves," Moolman added.

"We have two very unique projects on either end of the price scale and both are doing exceptionally well in the current market."

ESSENCE is due for completion in late 2023 and Mode De Vie is due for completion in the second half of 2024.

Both projects are currently under construction, with neither requiring a set amount of pre-sales due to Kervale being a privately-funded developer

Kervale secure 50% of sales at both Brighton apartment projects

Elwood, Melbourne's upscale beachside suburb, is set to receive a luxurious addition to its already impressive skyline with the upcoming completion of Como, an exclusive series of only 10 apartments and 2 penthouses.

Holistic architecture and construction practice, mckimm, are behind the development, which will deliver a collection of two and three-bedroom floorplans, with state-of-the-art finishes, fixtures and fittings, along with secure parking and storage areas.&nbsp;

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Como features an exclusive series of only 10 apartments and two penthouses, designed by the group's in-house architecture team, with the first crop of residents expected to move in by the third quarter of this year.&nbsp;

Each apartment features floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the treetops and foster a connection between the built and natural environment, with the living spaces both light-filled and inviting.

Top-of-the-line appliances will be kitted out in each of the homes, paired with high-quality flooring and designer fixtures that are both stylish and functional.&nbsp;

For those who work from home or require a quiet space to study, Como apartments also offer a separate study area in the floorplans.&nbsp;

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While The Como offers a level of privacy and exclusivity that is hard to find in Elwood, it is still conveniently located just nine kilometres from the CBD. This means that residents can easily access the city's business and cultural offerings, while still enjoying the relaxed beachside lifestyle that Elwood is known for.&nbsp;

The Tiuna Grove location puts Como residents between the Ormond Road retail precinct and Elwood Beach.

Prices for the remaining Como apartments start from $1.95 million.&nbsp;

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Como features an exclusive series of only 10 apartments and two penthouses, designed by the group's in-house architecture team

Mckimm's Elwood apartments set for July completion

Following the success of their Albion apartment development Nouveau, developer Pyco Group has launched another unique project, this one in West End.

It's another boutique development offering size and space to its future residents. Pyco sees the units more like vertical townhouses.

There are 36 apartments on offer, each with two levels and three-bedrooms,&nbsp;blending heritage-inspired architecture with greenery and sophisticated interiors.

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Making the most of the sub-tropical nature of Brisbane, the apartments open plan layouts will seamlessly connect to large courtyards, balconies or rooftop terraces, designed to provide a connection to the outdoors, no matter where residents are in their apartments.&nbsp;

Designed by DAH Architecture, internally the apartments will boast a rich textural palette, with a mix of hand-picked natural stone and engineered timber joinery.&nbsp;

The apartments range from 143 sqm to 216 sqm, and are priced from $1,575,000.

Larger floorplans are also on offer, spanning between 218 sqm to 272 sqm, and they start at $2,195,000. These apartments include rooftop terraces and private pools, which take in panoramic views to the city skyline.&nbsp;

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Landscape architects, FORM have been brought into the project to carry the leafy-nature of West End into the development, with a leafy central atrium planned for the ground floor, which will not only provide a place for residents to gather and meet, but also support cross flow ventilation and the creation of a core lightwell.&nbsp;

Located on the corner of Besant Street and Vulture Street, Atelier offers proximity and connectivity only afforded to a West End address.

The apartments are in the heart of Brisbane's premier arts and entertainment district, with South Bank less than one kilometre away, while the food and drink precinct of Boundary Street is only moments from the steps of the site.&nbsp;

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The Vulture Street project will replace an ageing backpacker hostel.

West End has been undergoing a huge transformation for a number of years, with the 2032 Olympic Games expected to see the redevelopment of the South Brisbane suburb continue for years to come.

Sekisui House Australia are heading toward the business end of their $1.2 billion masterplan West Village which they started in 2014.

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There are 36 apartments on offer, each with two levels and three-bedrooms, blending heritage-inspired architecture with greenery and sophisticated interiors

Pyco Group launch Atelier in West End

Gardner Vaughan Group's Estilo on the Park, in Brisbane's northern suburb of Chermside, will put residents on the fringe of 73 hectares of parklands when it's completed in mid-2024.

Two of the three towers are sold out an under construction, while the final stage of the project,&nbsp;Escencia, has a limited selection of its 50 apartments remaining.

Estilo on the Park is a rare offering in the fast-growing suburb, so close to nature set adjacent to Seventh Brigade Park while also opposite one of the largest Westfield shopping centres in the southern hemisphere.

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Gardner Vaughan Group have made the Kittyhawk Drive location their own, also selling out Estilo on Kittyhawk just a few doors down.

Stage one of Estilo on the Park, Lujosa, and stage two,&nbsp;Belleza, comprising 71 one and two-bedroom apartments, have already been sold, with the final and remaining stage three, Escencia, set to deliver 50 apartments, in addition to four commercial tenancies.&nbsp;

Positioned as the&nbsp;very last park side location in Chermside, Estilo on the Park offers&nbsp;a mix of floor plans over 11 levels, featuring one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, catering to the downsizer, first home buyer, or the lifestyle upsizer market.

The amenities at Estilo on the Park are designed to provide comfort, convenience, and luxury to residents, with the development incorporating bike paths, walking trails, sporting venues, picnic areas, and one of Brisbane's best playgrounds, Kidspace, into the design.

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There is also undercover, secure car parking with CCTV surveillance and intercom for visitor access, providing safety and security to residents.

The apartments feature designer kitchens with European appliances and stone benchtops, zoned and ducted air conditioning, ceiling fans, floor-to-ceiling acoustic glazed windows and doors and bathrooms with imported luxury tiles and designer tapware.

Residents will have access to a rooftop terrace with indoor and outdoor dining, in addition to a number of relaxation zones, a central outdoor pool, and landscaped gardens.&nbsp;

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Two of the three towers are sold out an under construction, while the final stage of the project, Escencia, has a limited selection of its 50 apartments remaining

Estilo on the Park to offer both nature and convenience in Brisbane's Chermside

The residential transformation of St Kilda Road is set to continue into with more new apartment plans for the sought-after boulevard.

Wing Tai Asia has lodged plans for a major residential tower at 464-466 St Kilda Road, replacing the former VACC House with an 18-storey mixed-use development designed around a retained heritage podium and a sculpted contemporary tower.

The proposal, prepared under Victoria’s Significant Residential Development with Affordable Housing pathway, would deliver 325 apartments and ground-floor retail across the prominent 4,653 sqm boulevard site in Melbourne’s St Kilda Road North Precinct.

The project centres on the adaptive reuse of the site’s heritage-listed VACC Building, an eight-storey office designed by Bernard Evans that has occupied the address for decades. Planning documents state the development would involve “carefully dismantling and conserving off-site the original metal fabric of the podium visible from St Kilda Road,” before reinstating it as the defining frontage of the new scheme.

Above the restored podium, Wing Tai is proposing a curvilinear residential tower. The scheme includes 172 one-bedroom apartments, 63 two-bedroom apartments, 66 three-bedroom apartments, and 24 four-bedroom apartments, alongside two ground-floor food and beverage tenancies fronting St Kilda Road.

The tower has been designed with substantial articulation and variable setbacks to minimise perceived bulk and maintain view corridors along the boulevard. Urbis, which prepared the planning report, said the design “has been significantly articulated through a curvilinear design” with “an interplay with materials, façade expression and depth” to create visual separation and visual interest.

The proposal also includes 254 basement car spaces, landscaped pedestrian links connecting St Kilda Road and Queens Lane, and a biophilic landscape strategy featuring canopy trees, raised planters, cascading greenery and a glass oculus pool overlooking the eastern frontage.

Planning documents confirm the $270.1 million development will contribute 3 per cent of project costs to the Social Housing Growth Fund as part of the application process.

Wing Tai acquired the St Kilda Road property in 2018 alongside Abacus Property Group for $95.38 million, before later consolidating ownership of the site. The property previously served as the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce headquarters for around 60 years.

The transformation of the St Kilda Rd boulevard is already beginning to materialise, with a number of high-profile projects recently completed, launched, or approaching launch as developers continue to back the long-term appeal of the precinct.

Among the most notable recent completions is Louise by Samuel Property Group, just off the strip on Queens Lane, the same pocket Hirsch &amp; Faigen recently launched The Queensbury. Mirvac is too on the same street with The Albertine, which is approaching completion.

Dexus recently secured approval for its slice of St Kilda Road, while Gurner also has approved plans for the precinct.

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Wing Tai unveils 325-apartment St Kilda Road tower on former VACC House site

Malaysian developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/s-p-setia">SP Setia</a> is the latest to jump into St Leonards booming Transport Oriented Development precinct.

The developer, which has previously delivered Sapphire by the Gardens apartment development in Melbourne, identified the Atchison Street site in 2023. It filed a Scoping Report around 12 months ago, and now has revealed the designs for the new&nbsp;40-storey mixed-use tower.

The State Significant Development Application covers <a href="https://next-portal.urban.com.au/projects/14650/summary">20-22 Atchison Street</a>, a 1,374 sqm site positioned between St Leonards Station and the new Crows Nest Metro station.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">COX Architecture</a>, the project would deliver 181 apartments, above a four-storey commercial podium, five basement levels, and new public domain works along Mitchell Street. The apartment mix comprises 35 one-bedroom apartments, 39 one-bedroom-plus-study apartments, 85 two-bedroom apartments, and 22 three-bedroom residences.

The proposal has been lodged as a shop-top housing development under the NSW Government’s TOD planning pathway, which allows increased density around key transport infrastructure. The site sits within the recently rezoned Crows Nest Accelerated TOD Precinct.

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SP Setia acquired the Atchison Street site as part of its continued expansion into the Australian apartment market. In comments made to City &amp; Country (The Edge Malaysia) in 2023, SP Setia President and CEO Datuk Choong Kai Wai described the acquisition as “a strategic move” aligned with the group’s post-pandemic market recovery strategy.

“Our target for this exceptional development is local and overseas buyers, including first-home buyers, downsizers and investors,” Choong said.

The tower has been designed as a slender vertical form rising from a mixed-use podium, with COX Architecture positioning the development as a response to the evolving St Leonards and Crows Nest skyline.

“The purpose of the project is to facilitate the delivery of high-quality housing at a strategically located site and deliver a built tower outcome that is consistent with the desired future character of St Leonards and aligns with the TOD controls,” the design report stated.

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The podium would incorporate retail uses fronting Atchison Street, commercial tenancies, landscaped communal areas, and pedestrian improvements along Mitchell Street. Vehicle access and loading would be consolidated via Atchison Lane.

Residents would have access to more than 665 sqm of communal indoor and outdoor spaces, while the development proposes 96 parking spaces across five basement levels.

The proposal also includes a commitment for 10 per cent of residential floor space to be allocated toward affordable housing through a monetary contribution.

COX said the tower form responds directly to the emerging high-density character of the precinct while seeking to maximise solar access, cross ventilation, and outlook from apartments.

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“The building is orientated towards north,” the Apartment Design Guide compliance report noted, adding that the tower’s slim form was driven by the constrained inner-urban site dimensions.

The design also incorporates landscaped setbacks and communal open space at podium level, intended to soften the interface with surrounding streets and improve pedestrian amenity.

The project adds to a growing wave of redevelopment proposals reshaping St Leonards and Crows Nest following the opening of the Sydney Metro City line and the NSW Government’s push for higher-density housing around major transport nodes.

Last week Stockland filed plans just down the road. They want to build a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/601-pacific-highway-st-leonards-nsw-2065">52-storey tower on Pacific Highway</a>.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-stockland-plans-52-storey-538-apartment-st-leonards-tower">First look: Stockland plans 52-storey, 538-apartment St Leonards tower&nbsp;</a>

First look: SP Setia targets St Leonards skyline with 40-storey TOD tower

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/urban-property-group">Urban Property Group</a> has revealed plans for a new mixed-use tower at 10 Dangar Street, Wickham, advancing a proposal that would reshape the southern gateway to Newcastle’s city centre with one of the city’s tallest residential buildings.

The State Significant Development proposal, now on exhibition, seeks approval for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/bowline-10-dangar-street-wickham-nsw-2293">43-storey tower</a> immediately adjacent to the Newcastle Interchange. The project would deliver around 200 apartments, including 42 affordable housing dwellings, alongside 99 co-living units, a 171-room hotel, retail space, and new public domain integrated through the site.

The scheme marks a significant escalation of plans previously approved for the site. Urban Property Group took over the prominent 2,904 sqm parcel, where excavation and demolition had already commenced under an earlier consent for a 14-storey mixed-use development.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/sjb-architects">SJB</a>, the tower has been conceived as a landmark transit-oriented development anchored to the Newcastle Interchange precinct. The proposal includes 245 build-to-sell apartments across a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom residences, as well as two penthouses. Fifteen apartments and one operational unit are earmarked for NDIS housing. The co-living component would add a further 99 units, while the podium would accommodate retail uses and hotel facilities.

SJB said the site presents “a valuable opportunity to anchor the precinct by setting the standard for design, active ground planes and character at the key southern gateway.”

The architecture responds directly to the site’s position beside major transport infrastructure and within one of Newcastle’s fastest-evolving urban renewal precincts. The tower form sits above a sculpted podium designed to frame new public spaces, including a through-site pedestrian link connecting Station Street to Hannell Street, landscaped plazas, and activated retail edges.

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The design report describes the project as part of the broader transition of Wickham into “a vibrant, high-quality mixed-use urban precinct” that leverages proximity to the station, open space, and regional connectivity.

A detailed public art strategy has also been prepared for the development. The strategy positions the project as “a transit-oriented development of state significance at the gateway to Newcastle’s city centre” and outlines a series of integrated artworks responding to Newcastle’s industrial and transport heritage.

Creative Road’s curatorial framework for the project, titled Unveil, draws on “stratified surfaces, carved volumes, and light-filled apertures” while referencing Newcastle’s transformation from an industrial city into a contemporary education and technology hub.

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The proposal is being advanced through the NSW Housing Delivery Authority pathway after being declared State Significant Development in June 2025. The accompanying scoping report states the development aims to “maximise the site’s proximity to the Newcastle Interchange by delivering transit-oriented development” while increasing housing supply and affordable housing provision within the Newcastle LGA.

Urban Property Group’s plans align with the long-term strategic vision established under the Wickham Master Plan, which identified the interchange precinct as suitable for substantial uplift in height and density. The current proposal would significantly intensify that vision, positioning the tower among the tallest developments proposed for Newcastle.

The site sits immediately north of the Newcastle Interchange, bounded by Dangar Street, Hannell Street, and Charles Street. It is surrounded by a rapidly growing cluster of residential towers and mixed-use projects that have emerged following the completion of the light rail and transport interchange.

First look: Urban Property Group unveils Newcastle’s latest tower at Wickham interchange

Bottega House has completed settlement of a landmark riverfront site in Macquarie Street, St Lucia, representing its first major Brisbane development.&nbsp;

Positioned on the banks of the Brisbane River, the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/180-macquarie-street-st-lucia-qld-4067">premium site at 180 Macquarie Street</a> features uninterrupted river frontage in one of Brisbane’s most tightly held residential precincts.&nbsp;

The proposed development, currently under assessment with Brisbane City Council, has been designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/plus-studio">Plus Studio</a> with interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/mim-design">Mim Design</a> and will deliver a boutique collection of premium residences positioned specifically for owner occupiers and downsizers.&nbsp;

The residences are set to redefine luxury apartment living in the area, with a focus on architectural quality, refined finishes, landscape integration and elevated amenities including curated wellness facilities, resort-style pools and recreation spaces rarely seen in the local market.&nbsp;

Exclusive sales for the project will be led by Keenan &amp; Byrne, ahead of an anticipated launch later this year.&nbsp;

Bottega House Managing Director Nick Malloch said the project reflects the group’s ambition to deliver a highly curated residential offering within one of Brisbane’s most tightly held precincts.&nbsp;

“This is an incredibly rare riverfront opportunity and one we have approached with a long-term perspective,” Malloch said.&nbsp;

“Our vision from the outset was to create a boutique collection of residences that feel more like private homes than traditional apartments, with generous proportions, refined finishes and exceptional amenity throughout."

Malloch says there is a&nbsp;lack of premium owner-occupier stock of this quality in the market, particularly for downsizers wanting space, privacy and a true lifestyle offering without compromise.&nbsp;

"Demand is expected to be strong given the scarcity of premium riverfront opportunities of this nature within Brisbane’s inner-west."&nbsp;

Bottega House secures landmark riverfront site in St Lucia 

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The arrival of the first piling rig officially marks the commencement of construction at SIERA’s new beachside apartment development, Exhale, in Northcliffe.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/exhale-surfers-paradise-8-enderley-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Exhale</a>, a glass-encased tower featuring 54 large-scale apartments at 8 Enderley Avenue, is SIERA’s third Gold Coast development. It follows the recently completed PIPIS Bilinga beachfront project, which achieved suburb-record prices, and the soon-to-be-completed Chevron Island development, Tapestry.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/siera">SIERA</a> Founder and Managing Director Brent Thompson said the arrival of the piling rig represented a significant milestone for the development, which is scheduled for completion in late 2028.

Over the next month, around 260 piles are expected to be installed as work progresses on the basement structure. The building is anticipated to rise above ground level early next year, before unveiling its sculptural glass curtain wall, developed in collaboration with specialist façade engineers.

“The façade was designed to maximise panoramic coastal views while creating a distinctive architectural identity,” Thompson said.

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Designed by BDA Architecture, Exhale will comprise just 54 two- and three-bedroom residences across 26 levels, a level of low-density living rarely delivered in this beachside pocket between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach.

The project has been conceived as a resident-only building, with no short-stay accommodation permitted. SIERA says the model is intended to appeal to long-term owner-occupiers rather than transient holiday demand.

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Residences have been designed with large-format layouts and expansive glazing, with most apartments featuring more than 30 metres of glass frontage to maximise natural light and ocean views.

The amenity offering spans two levels and centres on wellness and lifestyle, including a heated magnesium pool, sauna, yoga and Pilates studio, gymnasium, private dining facilities, cinema lounge, and dedicated surfcraft storage.

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More than half of the apartments have already sold. SIERA has also opened a sales gallery for Exhale at its Chevron Island commercial premises, near its Tapestry tower and the site of its second Chevron Island apartment development, which is slated to launch in early 2027.
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