Brisbane property developer Aria Property's sold out West End apartment project, Tree House, has taken out the High Density Development Award at the 2023 Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) National Awards.

It's Aria's fifth national win in the past seven years.&nbsp;

Located in the leafy suburb of West End, <a href="/buildings/tree-house-111-jane-street-west-end">Tree House</a> comprises 90 apartments across 12-storeys, inspired by the innovative green buildings found throughout Singapore, with the group creating a contextual and visual response to the Brisbane City Council's advocacy for greener buildings across the city.

Situated directly opposite Davies Park, Tree House was designed to make residents feel as if they're living in a tree house, with each balcony sitting adjacent to a garden or tree canopy.&nbsp;

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Sweeping curves across the built form reference natural movements of a fig tree as it climbs from base to canopy, topping out with a rooftop space. Over 70 mature trees have also been incorporated throughout the development to deliver a green façade dominated by the purple flowers of the tibouchina, which bloom sporadically throughout the year.&nbsp;

The expansive rooftop is heavily landscaped using trees, planting, lawns, water features and hardscape to create a rooftop garden with each aspect of the roof having a different feeling and function.

Aria Property Development Manager Brent Liddell said it was an honour to have the project recognised by one of the industry’s most reputable associations.

“Being recognised by the UDIA is a testament to Aria Property’s commitment to continually achieve the best outcome; each of our projects are extremely curated and designed specifically for their location, with Tree House being no exception to this," Liddell said.&nbsp;

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“Everything at Tree House is designed to support better living, from state-of-the-art amenities to the views and integration of Davies Park, which flow through to the details of the building."

“The project’s contribution to both its own community and wider urban fabric ensures its relevance and connection with the surrounding neighbourhood - all elements that have led to the project’s success,” he said.

Further optimising living, <a href="/developers/aria-property-group">Aria Property</a> manages Tree House from a facilities and ongoing management point of view, fostering a community for residents and assisting with health and wellbeing from a physical and mental viewpoint.

Residential amenities include a rooftop infinity pool, magnesium bath, private dining room, fitness centre, playground for children and two barbecue spaces, while there's also weekly yoga and personal training held on the rooftop and quarterly resident events held to allow residents to meet one another and encourage a community atmosphere within the complex.

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Tree House was popular with a healthy mix of buyer groups, including first home owners, investors and second and third-homeowners, all of which are looking for a new home or a smart investment within a sustainable community.

Since completion in 2021, a number of apartments have experienced significant capital growth from 15 per cent to 40 per cent returns.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/aria-property-group-lodge-plans-for-kangaroo-point-apartment-development">Aria Property Group lodge plans for Kangaroo Point apartment development</a>

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Aria Property take out High Density Development Award for sold-out Brisbane Tree House project

Kokoda Property Group are set to launch the penthouses crowning their recently completed&nbsp;$165 million Milton apartment development, <a href="/buildings/the-ambrose-19-23-mcdougall-street-milton">The Ambrose</a>.

Four penthouses will be released to the market, following the successful completion of the project, which comprises 174 apartments and two retail spaces.

Over 95 per cent of the apartments have sold since the project launched in early 2021.&nbsp;

There will be three three-bedroom penthouses on offer, as well as a four-bedroom penthouse which will have its own au-pair residence.&nbsp;

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Each will benefit from direct lift access, with the floorplans ranging from 152 sqm up to an expansive 326 sqm. The apartments range from $2.5 million to $7 million.

The largest of the penthouses features a complete built-in one-bedroom private residence perfect for young adult children, au-pair or intergenerational living arrangements.

The penthouses will have floor-to-ceiling windows to allow maximum natural light while also providing panoramic views to Brisbane's city skyline and river.&nbsp;

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The kitchens are the cornerstone of each home, featuring natural stone benchtops, complete with premium Miele appliances including induction cooktops, pyrolytic ovens, microwaves, dishwashers and integrated Liebherr fridge and freezers.&nbsp;

The bathrooms, bedrooms and living areas all feature curved walls, allowing spaces to flow freely from one to the next, while vertical texturing is used throughout the kitchen, bathrooms and master bedrooms.

<a href="/developers/kokoda-property">Kokoda Property Group</a> Founder and Managing Director Mark Stevens said demand far outweighs supply for new apartments within Milton and its surrounds.

“The Ambrose is the first development in a long time to be completed at such a scale. While there are a few projects in planning in neighbouring suburbs, competition and supply are limited for a product of this quality," Stevens said.&nbsp;

“The Ambrose in particular is highly sought after due to Kokoda bringing its Melbourne flair to the design and with larger apartments being very desirable, we don’t expect these penthouses to sit on the market long.

“Out of all the capital cities, Brisbane has the strongest fundamentals for growth over the coming years. This is driven by interstate migration and the fact that Brisbane has changed so much in the past five years - it is becoming more of a destination city for both owner-occupiers and investors,” he added.

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Located on McDougall Street and reaching 19-storeys high, The Ambrose comprises a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments and four penthouses, all offering 360-degree views of Brisbane’s CBD, Brisbane River and Mount Coo-tha.

Residents have access to a concierge, health and wellness centre, private dining and a rooftop deck with an infinity pool with views of the Brisbane CBD.

Architects <a href="/architects/cottee-parker-architects">Cottee Parker</a> made the simple yet sculptural staircase within the lobby a true design feature in The Ambrose, which presents a calming entry sequence on arrival and provides a key linking piece that emulates the organic curves of the building.

Externally, the design of The Ambrose embraces metallic fins wrapping the facade to provide shade and textural contrast, while living greenery weaves up the full height of the tower, naturally anchoring the building to its subtropical landscape.&nbsp;

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Stevens said the vision for The Ambrose was to create an iconic project for Milton.

“Milton is a highly developed and corporate location. Our vision was to create something truly unique for the area that would stand out amongst other buildings. Through its design and resident amenity, The Ambrose has lifted the standard of living in Milton"

“Now, the penthouse will set a new standard for the suburb. They are unlike anything this suburb has seen and we’re excited to bring them to market,” he said.

A site steeped in history, The Ambrose is named after esteemed Brisbane chemist and experimental farmer Ambrose Eldridge, who originally purchased the land in 1851.

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Kokoda Property Founder and Managing Director Mark Stevens said demand far outweighs supply for new apartments within Milton and its surrounds

Kokoda release luxury penthouse collection in The Ambrose, Milton following completion

Hickory and CBR Development Group have celebrated the topping out of their Box Hill development, Promenade, an elegant apartment complex and commercial hub in the heart of Box Hill.

Situated in the heart of the suburb, the apartment and commercial hub adds to the already strong presence Hickory has in Box Hill, with their Whitehorse Trio and East Central Tower projects just a short walk away.&nbsp;

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Upon completion, the&nbsp;Peddle Thorpe Architects-designed tower will bring a wealth of new living, retail, and commercial spaces to the booming area, with 199 apartments and 1,200 sqm of commercial space.&nbsp;

Peddle Thorpe designed the build, in partnership with John Patrick Landscape Architects, with the apartments set to encompass hotel-style living areas, fit with European appliances and French gold finishes.&nbsp;

The apartments will also benefit from views of the city, mountains, and Port Phillip Bay.

Complete with a cinema, gym, and sky garden, residents will have access to convenient lifestyle facilities at their fingertips, including a range of retail spaces in the ground lobby.

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Promenade is also just a stone’s throw away from Box Hill Gardens, the central shopping centre, Epworth Eastern Hospital and Box Hill train station.

Managing Director of Hickory,&nbsp;George Abraham, said the group's work with CBR Development Group has allowed for a smooth, efficient construction process with a state-of-the-art result.

“We are beyond thrilled to see the final stages of the project come together and look forward to seeing the impact it has on its users as we create better places for the current and future community of Box Hill," Abraham said.&nbsp;

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Upon completion, the Peddle Thorpe Architects-designed tower will bring a wealth of new living, retail, and commercial spaces to the booming area

Hickory top-out CBR Development's Box Hill apartment project, Promenade

A groundbreaking ceremony has recently been held at the $180 million Lindfield project, Balfour Place, signifying the beginning of construction with demolition works wrapping up.&nbsp;

Australian developers Third.i, in conjunction with joint venture partner Phoenix Property Investors, are behind Balfour Place, which will comprise 59 apartments on top of 4,500 sqm of retail and hospitality spaces, including a brand new Coles supermarket.

The project launched in April 2022, selling out within a matter of weeks. Construction is expected to be complete by January 2025.&nbsp;

It recently won the Best Mixed Use Development of The Year at the&nbsp;2022 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards.

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On the award win, Luke Berry, Third.i. Co-Founder, said the development had struck a chord with the Lindfield community.&nbsp;

“Balfour Place is truly at heart of what we do and a true example of how we’re building communities by listening to the needs of the market,” Berry said.

“The level of design and architecture has been carefully curated and I think it’s struck a chord with buyers who have recognised that we had larger living spaces on offer in an idyllic location with lifestyle amenities on your doorstep.

“It truly will be a legacy destination for the area and we couldn’t be more thrilled to commence construction."

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Australian builder Conquest has been appointed as the project builders, with Balfour Place adding to their project portfolio which includes the Crowne Plaza Sydney Burwood, The Greens Strathfield, La Luna Burwood and Soho Burwood.

First home buyers and young families are among those set to call Balfour Place home.

With a collection of one, two, three and four-bedroom residential apartments, residents will benefit from private courtyards and a shared rooftop garden space to be built on top of a brand new large format Coles supermarket.The Coles grocery hub will be double the size of the existing store and will include a Liqourland and heritage commercial space fronting the Pacific Highway.

Over 230 car parking spaces will also be available spanning across two levels.

The apartments were reduced from 70 to 59, after Third.i's research suggested there was more appetite for larger apartments.

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The project launched in April 2022, selling out within a matter of weeks. Construction expected to be complete by January 2025

Construction commences at Thirdi's sold-out Lindfield apartments, Balfour Place 

The recently released $250 million Masthead Ocean Club on the Gold Coast's Main Beach has been developed to target the premium downsizer.

With locals making up the biggest share of the Gold Coast’s downsizer market in recent years, developers Banda and Rory O'Brien&nbsp;have sought to capture those wanting to live the Main Beach lifestyle.

Sydney-based project marketing agency Highland are handling the sales of Masthead.&nbsp;Highland CEO David Highland said Gold Coasters are taking the lead when it comes to scaling back to focus on lifestyle.&nbsp;

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“We’re increasingly seeing buyers selling up large family homes they have owned for years on the Gold Coast and looking to replace them with a large, luxury, low-maintenance apartment that is much closer to lifestyle conveniences and amenities,” Highland said.

“Masthead Ocean Club is clearly a game-changer when it comes to meeting the demands of these buyers. This is a premium development that offers all, if not more, of the amenities and facilities they have in their current home, far exceeding those in any other building every built to date or planned on the Gold Coast.”

Located in a prime position, Masthead Ocean Club sits just a stone’s throw from Main Beach’s premier destinations such as waterways parklands, beaches, and coastline, ticking all the lifestyle aspect boxes for a downsizer.

“Northern Main Beach, where Masthead is positioned, is a quite enclave and perfect for downsizers who want access to everything but don’t want to be in the centre of the fast paced, hustle and bustle of Gold Coast living,” Highland added.

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With all this at their doorstep, Masthead Ocean Club leverages its location to offer a seven-star resort experience and ultra-luxe amenities within the development itself.

“Downsizers still want a pool, gym, wine storage and the views they currently have and don’t want to compromise on space. Masthead has all of this,” he said.

“When they’re home, downsizers still like to entertain or accommodate family, so they require multiple living zones and multi-purpose spaces which has all been thoughtfully introduced into every residence at Masthead.

“They may need a home office as they may still be involved in business. Masthead has a versatile multi-purpose room perfect for a study, home office or additional living space."

Privacy and security are also an important factor to downsizers as well as the number of apartments within the building.

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Masthead only has 28 apartments, one per floor with no horizontal neighbours.

Highland says downsizers want to be surrounded by like-minded people.

“Masthead residents will have the opportunity to mingle and attend social events together through the partner affiliates associated with the building.”

Masthead will see the delivery of an in-house residents’ only club to be known as ‘The Ocean Club’.

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With membership only accessible via a Masthead apartment purchase, the Ocean Club&nbsp;spans two full floors, some 650 sqm, and will feature a sophisticated wine and champagne lounge, whiskey and cigar room, private dining space, coffee bar, sky high library and business meeting areas, all with&nbsp;panoramic ocean, coastal and Hinterland views.

Residents will also have 24/7 access to a health and wellness club with a wet edge pool, spa, steam room and sauna, as well as a state-of- the-art gym and yoga and pilates studios.

Developer Rory O'Brien said no other project in Australia offers residents such extensive private and secure luxury facilities, shared amongst so few people.

“Masthead Ocean Club’s facilities will re-shape the way residents experience their new beachside home and lifestyle,” O'Brien said.

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Members will also receive additional benefits from luxury brands including Chairman’s Club membership to Levantine Hill Winery in The Yarra Valley, participation in Newgate’s 2023 racing syndicate, which will also include attendance at select race days in Newgate’s own suite at Randwick Racecourse, and a complimentary new BMW electric car.

“Masthead has certainly been designed to offer a unique lifestyle that is enriched by a sophisticated design, amenities, and social engagement in one of the best locations on the Gold Coast,” Highland said.&nbsp;

“It is truly one of a kind.”

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The upside to downsizing at Masthead Ocean Club

The small Gold Coast suburb Currumbin is set for a rare new apartment development.

Arena Property Group, who are developing LANA in Bilinga, has been given the green light to create Kora, a boutique project of just seven apartments designed by Plus Architecture at 798-800 Pacific Parade.

Located on Currumbin’s famed beachside stretch, the four-storey development will be the first major multi-residential addition to the coastal suburb in a number of years, as well as Plus Architecture’s first project in the area.

Arena's Development Manager Ray Bachir said Kora's “quietly confident” design sets a new standard for architecture on Currumbin’s in-demand beach-side strip.

“When your objective is to make a visual impact without compromising the natural integrity of a site it all comes down to excellent design solutions, which Plus Architecture has certainly achieved in this project,” Bachir said.

“Kora is a new product for the area that will appeal to a broad demographic – it’s a great design that offers the iconic Gold Coast lifestyle of suburbs like Palm Beach, while still respecting the unique character and history of Currumbin.”

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Plus Architecture Principal Chrisney Formosa said the overall design approach for Kora is organic and uplifting, complementing Currumbin’s picturesque beachside character and its nearby natural landmarks of Currumbin Hills and Elephant Rock.

“Designed with sensitivity to the site’s location and the Currumbin lifestyle, our objective was to design a luxury residential dwelling that seamlessly assimilates with the local built environment,” Formosa said.

“A selection of nature-inspired tones and textures emphasise Kora’s abundant natural light and sweeping panoramic views. These elements contribute to an elevated quality of life for residents and demonstrate our detail-oriented response to subtropical design ideals.”

Kora’s external design scheme features a mix of concrete, tinted glazing, bronze and glass balustrading, with the façade created from timber-look battens.

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Plus Architecture has also paid homage to traditional ‘timber and tin’ beach shacks in the design, which grows out from a central timber spine and tapers off in a floating edge following an organic natural form.

All seven residences feature a unique level of amenity including generous internal living space and expansive oceanside balconies which benefit from ocean views. The complex itself features a communal rooftop area, wellness centre, high-quality landscaping and an abundance of car parking spaces. Arena Property Group’s

The sales and marketing campaign for Kora is expected to kick off in a few months, with construction commencement slated for the latter half of 2023.

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Arena's Development Manager Ray Bachir said Kora's “quietly confident” design sets a new standard for architecture on Currumbin’s in-demand beach-side strip.

Arena Property Group greenlit for Plus Architecture-designed Currumbin apartments

At the Western gateway to Melbourne, Footscray has become one of the city's most popular destinations for those seeking an inner-city lifestyle.&nbsp;

As the area continues to grow and develop, Bensons Property Group's Liberty One has emerged as a beacon of luxury living, offering an unparalleled opportunity to experience all that Footscray has to offer, with the group welcoming the first crop of residents recently.&nbsp;

The development boasts 24 levels, including a rooftop and four levels of basement car park, comprising of 378 one, two and three-bedroom apartments and 10 retail shop tenancies across the ground floor.

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There's been a big uptake from first home buyers at Liberty One, with the location of the project a major drawcard a Bensons' spokesperson said.&nbsp;

"Situated just five kilometres from the CBD, residents are within proximity to a bustling and diverse foodie culture, along with proximity to transport, retail and major education institutions."

"Now that the project is completed, its and exciting time for buyers to walk through the spaces and really envision their future home."

With prices for a one-bedder starting from $509,850, first home buyers have also been keen to call the Footscray development home, with the option to secure an apartment with just a $10,000 deposit another drawcard.&nbsp;

Designed by CHT Architects, Liberty One takes on a modern and sleek design, with floor-to-ceiling windows that, as you ascend up the floors, only help to display the expansive view lines from the tower even more impressively.&nbsp;

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A suite of residential amenity is on offer at Liberty One, with the rooftop a stand out feature, offering communal barbecue spaces, a lounge area, and an outdoor cinema.&nbsp;

The ground floor Joseph Road Precinct is abuzz with convenient amenity as well, with the 12,000 sqm space home to cafes, wine bars, three new parks, yoga studios, gyms and a large scale commercial supermarket.&nbsp;

The tree-lined and town-square-styled boulevards open up the project, spilling retail and dining out from within, while also creating a metaphorical link between the flow of the river and the dynamic culture of Footscray.

Liberty One has also been pitched to the investor market, with a five-year residential lease guarantee on offer. This scheme provides buyers with a consistent return of five per cent gross net for five consecutive years, meaning a stable cash flow and no vacancies.&nbsp;

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There's been a strong uptake from both local and interstate investors, with Liberty One's price point highly competitive when compared to other markets, such as the Sydney market.&nbsp;

"Investors have also been strongly encouraged by the government's investment in infrastructure, including the West Gate Tunnel project and Footscray hospital upgrades."

One, two and three-bedroom floorplans still remain at Liberty One, with two-bedders priced from $693,365 and three-bedders from $921,733

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 First residents move into Footscray apartments, Liberty One

Azzura Investments are taking the master plan for its $3 billion Imperial Square mega development at Southport to the next stage, lodging a development application for a 40-level mixed-use tower that will include an exclusive vertical village for retirees.

Plans for the $500 million Monarch Place come on the heels of the first stage, the 18-level Regal Residences, which is currently under construction on the&nbsp;1.4 hectare Imperial Square site on the corner of Ferry Road and Meron Street.

Monarch Place will deliver a total of 223 premium apartments, with 140 of these residences designated for an exclusive vertical retirement village for occupants over 65.

The new tower, designed by Kris Kowalski Architects, features retail and commercial tenancies on the ground level and first floor and a range of strata-titled specialist medical suites on level two.

Azzura CEO Robert Badalotti said the success of Regal Residences allowed the group to bring the next stage of Imperial Square to the market, amid strong inquiries for apartments across the masterplanned site.&nbsp;

“We are thrilled to be introducing a new style of residences for the over-65 market at Monarch Place that will take downsizing to a completely new level in the heart of Southport," Badalotti said.

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Apartments in Monarch Place will offer an extensive array of layouts, from two-bedroom apartments to two-bedrooms plus study, three- and four-bedroom luxury apartments.

While 140 apartments in these configurations will be dedicated to the vertical retirement village, Monarch Place will also offer 83 freehold apartments that will offer some of the most spacious living areas available in the Southport market.

The freehold residences will have separate lift access and resident amenities.

Monarch Place will release an exclusive selection of three-bedroom and four-bedroom apartments, plus eight four-bedroom skyhomes, each with a plunge pool and spa.

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Topping off the development will be two penthouses featuring their own rooftop infinity pools.

The vertical retirees’ village will deliver an array of amenities for residents on level five, including a ballroom, dining, gymnasium, sauna, heated indoor pool and spa, a hairdressing salon and beauty parlour, cinema, golf simulator, art and craft studio, library, and resident workshop.

Residents will also have access to a dedicated music room, games and entertainment rooms, consulting rooms, boardroom, plus a commercial-grade kitchen and dining area with a bar and coffee lounge.

There will also be a community garden on level six.

“We’ve combined the best of Regal Residences with the very latest designs in Monarch Place, and we have created a large array of activities and high quality amenities for occupants enjoy their retirement years,” Badalotti added.

“Our second tower will give residents the ideal blend of space and serenity, with our design team especially focused on those smaller details that will allow residents to live their way at Monarch Place.” 
 
All residents of Monarch Place will have access to the level six podium which will house a hotel-tavern and restaurants, and barbecue facilities alongside an outdoor ‘kabana lagoon’ pool.

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“Amid all this luxury we are creating a unique lifestyle that blends an array of lifestyle amenities, medical, shopping, restaurants and bars to create the carefree lifestyle that downsizers are looking for."

Located within Southport’s designated Priority Development Area, Imperial Square comprises four stages that in future will include the 68-level Imperial Tower and The Majesty, which will rise 108 levels and become Australia’s tallest residential tower.

Imperial Square will eventually deliver around 1,600 dwellings and up to 40,000 sqm of commercial and retail space designed to activate the site into a vibrant community offering a range of services and amenities at the doorstep for residents of the Imperial Square community.

Azzura Plans to officially launch Monarch Place to the market in late May this year with construction expected to start in late 2023. The second stage of the development is scheduled to welcome its first residents in 2025.

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Azzura lodge $500 million stage two plans for $3 billion Imperial Square, Southport masterplan

Construction has commenced on the Lower North Shore's latest residential development, The Newlands.&nbsp;

Based in Hong Kong and Australia,&nbsp;Top Spring Australia has appointed DASCO as its construction partner, with early works and demolition commencing on site. The project is expected to start to come out of the ground toward the end of 2023.

Bordered by absolute park front on three sides, the 1.26-hectare masterplanned community in St Leonards is embracing an "inner-city tree-change" lifestyle says Colliers Director Daniel McMahon, where established green spaces will connect with a central 5,700 sqm green spine and 1,500 sqm of communal rooftop amenity.&nbsp;

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One, two and three-bedroom apartments are on offer at The Newlands, in addition to three-bedroom garden terraces, designed by&nbsp;multidisciplinary design firm, Bates Smart, in collaboration with landscape architects, Arcadia.

The highly-anticipated development&nbsp;is set to roll out in stages, revitalising a well-selected pocket of the area and breathing new life into the community.&nbsp;

Nestled between Marshall Avenue, Canberra Avenue, Park Road, and River Road, the masterplan is strategically positioned, with Newlands Park providing a picturesque backdrop to the east. The location boasts a rare mix of urban conveniences and natural splendour, with the lush bushland stretching beyond River Road, cascading down to the serene Sydney Harbour.

While the masterplan will welcome new households to the tightly-held area, there's a grander Council plan in the works, thanks to the St Leonards and Crows Nest 2036 Plan.&nbsp;

Community infrastructure will get an upgrade, while green spaces were fundamental in the design vision. New pedestrian and bicycle pathways will be incorporated, along with the expansion of Newlands Park, childcare facilities, cafes and pocket parks.

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Comprising five low-rise buildings, 329 residences will be constructed across the site along Canberra Avenue, with the lines between exterior and interior set to be blurred.&nbsp;

Stage one of the development is selling now, with prices for a one-bedroom apartment priced from&nbsp;$815,000. The two-bedders start from&nbsp;$1,295,000, while the three-bedroom garden terraces come in at&nbsp;$2,705,000.&nbsp;

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The highly-anticipated development is set to roll out in stages, revitalising a well-selected pocket of the area and breathing new life into the community. 

Construction commences on Top Spring's St Leonards masterplan, The Newlands

Prominent Sydney developer Coronation Property has been short-listed in the Australian Institute of Architects' National Architecture Awards for their Liverpool-based development, The Foundry.

Nominated in the Multiple Housing category, The Foundry forms part of their award-winning The Paper Mill precinct.

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Comprising 200 apartments, including high-rise residences and ground floor laneway apartments, the SJB designed development is fused with generous ground-level landscaping sitting beneath a light-filled central atrium that stretches 17-storeys through its core.

Maximising its frontage onto the Georges River, the tower opens up to a 1,200 sqm resort-style rooftop terrace featuring a private pool and landscaped gardens, providing residents with opportunities to connect with neighbours and enjoy river and district views.&nbsp;

The building's facade blends contemporary elements with a nod to the precinct’s rich history. Constructed using a combination of brick and precast concrete, SJB’s design pays homage to the nearby heritage-listed brick structure that Coronation transformed into Paper Mill Food, a vibrant central dining hub enjoyed by residents and the wider Liverpool community.

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The ready-to-move-in apartments at The Foundry feature entertainer’s balconies, engineered floors, double-sized bedrooms, premium joinery, spacious built-in robes, internal laundries, and quality European appliances.

All of the two and three-bedroom apartments have now been sold, with spacious one-bedroom plus study floor plans remaining.&nbsp;

Ideal for first home buyers, investors or young families, these oversized one-bed-plus multi-purpose room apartments, including car space, are priced from $497,000.

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Nominated in the Multiple Housing category, The Foundry forms part of their award-winning The Paper Mill precinct.

Coronation Property's The Foundry short-listed for National Architecture Award

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Developer GURNER™ Group has revealed $1.65 billion in residential sales nationally across the 12 months to December 2025, driven largely by the continued momentum of its Docklands wellness-focused precinct, Elysium Fields.

The sales result was generated across seven projects in Victoria and New South Wales, headlined by Elysium Fields, GURNER™’s $2.75 billion mixed-use precinct planned for Harbour Esplanade in Docklands.

The project has recorded more than $500 million in sales across the first three towers, equating to around 580 apartments sold.

The first tower, Helios, has now sold out of its 240 private residences, with GURNER™ preparing to release a premium penthouse collection comprising 15 three-bedroom penthouses in coming weeks.

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Elysium Fields is being developed on the long-held 20,000 sqm Docklands site at 208-226 Harbour Esplanade, which had remained undeveloped for more than two decades prior to GURNER™ taking over the project around four years ago.

Construction has now commenced across four towers ranging between 18 and 30 storeys, with Hamilton Marino and Maxcon appointed as builders.

Once complete, the precinct is expected to comprise around 1,100 residences, alongside retail, hospitality and public realm uses integrated throughout the site.

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Designed by Fraser &amp; Partners in collaboration with GURNER™ Design House, the project has been positioned around the developer’s broader focus on wellness-led residential living.

“We don’t sell apartments. We create a true luxury lifestyle that simply doesn’t exist elsewhere in the market today,” Founder and Executive Chairman Tim Gurner said.

“To deliver that requires an extraordinary level of detail, coordination and discipline across multiple verticals, from design and hospitality through to wellness and service.”

“We’ve always believed that living extends far beyond the physical residence. It’s about how you feel the moment you arrive, how you live day-to-day, and the ecosystem that supports that.” 
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The project’s design places a heavy focus on landscaping, wellness amenities and biophilic design principles.

Plans include around 3,700 sqm of landscaped gardens and open space throughout the precinct, alongside a retail and dining offering spanning approximately 5,000 sqm.

The broader public realm strategy centres around what GURNER™ describes as the “Path of Life”, an urban forest and landscaped pedestrian environment intended to connect the various buildings and wellness spaces across the precinct.

The apartments themselves will incorporate a range of wellness-focused inclusions, including purified air and water systems, circadian lighting, antimicrobial surfaces, and optional in-home wellness upgrades.

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Gurner said the company’s experience through its Saint Haven wellness clubs had directly informed the residential offering now being incorporated into Elysium Fields.

“We’re seeing a clear global shift toward longevity, performance and proactive health,” Gurner said.

“Our role is to deliver that in a way that feels seamless, highly private and beautifully resolved within the environments we create.”

A large component of the wellness offering is planned through the resident amenity and health facilities proposed within the precinct.

That includes plans for bathing and recovery facilities spread throughout the towers, incorporating mineral pools, saunas, steam rooms, flotation therapy, red light therapy and wellness lounges.

The developer is also seeking approvals for what it describes as a “reverse ageing medical clinic” within the precinct.

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According to project information released by the group, the proposed facility would include cryotherapy, IV infusion therapy, infrared and dry saunas, PEMF beds, MRIs, DEXA scans, brain scans and blood analysis services.

Within the first tower, Helios, residents will also have access to a dedicated amenity offering known as the Sky Private Club.

The upper 15 levels of the building will include private lounges, dining spaces, rooftop amenities and optional private wellness studios integrated within residences.

The Helios tower itself comprises 260 apartments ranging between 60 sqm and 300 sqm, including a collection of penthouses.

That includes a planned two-storey penthouse spanning around 600 sqm with uninterrupted bay views.

The Elysium Fields precinct is being delivered in partnership with Digital Harbour Holdings, a consortium that includes the Liberman family, which controls the development rights across the Docklands site.

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The sales result comes as GURNER™ continues expanding its national development pipeline beyond Victoria.

“We have a strong pipeline across Australia and are now focused on scaling into key markets including New South Wales and Queensland, while continuing to build on our Melbourne base,” Gurner said.

“We currently have more than $3 billion in the market, growing to over $5 billion by October, and expect to materially outperform last year in the 2026 calendar year.”

The result also reflects the continued strength of the upper-end apartment market in Melbourne, particularly for owner-occupier-focused product with large-scale amenity and lifestyle offerings.

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Record result anchored by the Group’s “utopian” Elysium Fields precinct – defying market headwinds in Docklands.

Joel Robinson

Elysium Fields drive Gurner to $1.65 billion in apartment sales over 2025

National Australia Bank (NAB) will fund <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/palmera-residences-gold-coast-18-garfield-terrace-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Palmera</a>, a $1 billion, 52-level luxury residential tower being developed by Central Equity in one of the Gold Coast’s most tightly held coastal locations at Northcliffe.

The project, launched recently by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/central-equity">Central Equity</a>, one of Victoria’s largest private residential developers, comes at a time when construction funding for large residential developments has become increasingly competitive as lenders tighten exposure to the sector.

Multiplex has been appointed the builder, and construction is now underway.

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Since its first project, Central Equity has delivered more than 85 residential developments with a combined end value exceeding $8 billion.

Palmera reflects Central Equity’s growing focus on the Gold Coast luxury apartment market and continues a relationship between Central Equity and NAB that dates back to the late 1980s, when the bank funded one of Melbourne’s earliest inner-city residential towers at a time when high-rise apartment living in the CBD was largely unproven.

“NAB’s funding of Central Equity’s $36 million CBD development in the late 1980’s to the financing of the billion-dollar tower today highlights the long-term relationship between the two organisations in delivering major residential projects” said Central Equity Founder and Chairman Eddie Kutner.

He said NAB’s early support was instrumental in helping establish the company’s development model.

“When we commenced our first residential tower in the late 1980s the concept of funding off-the-plan apartments was still largely untested in Australia,” Kutner said.

“NAB recognised the opportunity early and supported the project when others were uncertain. That relationship has now continued for more than 37 years across many developments.”

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Central Equity was established in 1987 when Melbourne’s CBD and Southbank precinct were still dominated by warehouses and commercial buildings. Fewer than 100 residents lived in Southbank at the time, and large-scale residential development in the inner city was not widely considered.

Recognising changing demographics and lifestyle preferences, the company began developing high-rise residential projects designed to bring permanent residents into the city centre.

Central Equity has provided accommodation for approximately 40,000 residents across Melbourne’s CBD and Southbank, while also incorporating supporting infrastructure including essential lifestyle facilities like retail spaces, childcare facilities and neighbourhood activity centres.

Central Equity has spent many years assembling the Palmera development site on the corner of Garfield Terrace and Frederick Street in Northcliffe, creating a supersite of around 3,300 sqm.

The developer said the Palmera apartment tower reflects its long-term view of the Gold Coast as a growing and increasingly diversified economy.

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Supported by infrastructure including the light rail network, major road upgrades expanded education, hospital and medical facilities and continued expansion at the Gold Coast Airport with more internation and domestic flights.

Positioned in the tightly held Northcliffe precinct, the 52-level tower will deliver 347 apartments, targeting buyers seeking a high-end coastal lifestyle, from downsizers to interstate investors.

Designed by Marchese Partners with interiors by DBI, Palmera has been conceived as a next-generation residential offering, featuring a collection of oversized apartments, with premium three-bedroom residences offering sweeping northern views stretching from Surfers Paradise through to Burleigh Heads.

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NAB funds $1 billion Surfers Paradise apartment development, Palmera

Two years after completing one of the newest developments in North Sydney, developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/aqualand-australia">Aqualand</a> is turning its attention to the rapidly evolving St Leonards apartment market.

The developer, which completed AURA by Aqualand on North Sydney's Walker Street, has lodged plans for a 5,918 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/33-37-herbert-street-st-leonards-nsw-2065">33-37 Herbert Street, St Leonards,</a> seeking approval for a pair of residential towers rising above a shared podium opposite Royal North Shore Hospital.

The proposal forms part of the broader transformation underway across the St Leonards-Crows Nest precinct, where former industrial and commercial sites are increasingly being redeveloped into high-density mixed-use projects tied to major transport infrastructure.

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According to the planning documents, the site sits “within the St Leonards–Crows Nest Strategic Centre, identified by the NSW Government as a key area for accommodating future jobs and housing across Sydney.”

The proposal has been designed by fjcstudio, formerly FJMT Studio, and is being progressed through the State Significant Development pathway due to its scale and affordable housing provision.

The scheme would comprise 413 apartments, including 46 affordable housing units, alongside retail and commercial uses fronting Herbert Street. The project would also include communal open space, landscaping, a swimming pool, gymnasium, children’s play areas and podium-level resident amenities.

Planning documents show the development would consist of a part-13, part-39 storey tower form positioned above a four-storey podium.

“The development comprises a unified podium that activates the street interface, and two setback towers to accommodate new housing supply while maintaining an appropriate human scale at ground level,” fjcstudio noted in its Design Report.

The northern and southern towers have been shaped to respond to the surrounding skyline while also limiting overshadowing impacts to nearby public open space, particularly Talus Reserve.

The design report said the differing tower heights were intended to “contribute to a varied skyline while responding to the surrounding built form context and solar access considerations.”

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The site sits directly opposite Royal North Shore Hospital and within walking distance of both St Leonards Station and the new Crows Nest Metro station.

While the site itself sits just outside the formal Crows Nest Transport Oriented Development boundary, the planning documents repeatedly reference its alignment with the broader TOD objectives reshaping the Lower North Shore.

“The site is located adjacent to St Leonards Station and in close proximity to Crows Nest Metro which is within the Crows Nest Transit Orientated Development Accelerated Precinct which has been identified by the NSW Government to support housing delivery,” the Design Verification Statement noted.

According to fjcstudio, the project has been designed to respond to the broader transition occurring across St Leonards, where increasing residential density is being concentrated around transport infrastructure and employment hubs.

“The broader precinct is undergoing significant change, with a mix of existing mid-rise buildings and newer high-density developments,” the report stated.

“Recent and approved projects indicate a consistent shift toward taller built form, typically organised as tower-and-podium typologies with more active ground levels.”

The proposal includes close to 6,000 sqm of retail and commercial space across the ground floor and podium levels, designed to create a more activated street edge along Herbert Street.

Aqualand’s plans would also introduce a landscaped podium shared between the two towers, with communal open space in the form of a podium rooftop designed to support resident interaction and improve urban greening outcomes. The scheme would also introduce pocket parks at the northern and southern ends of the site, including a landscaped area at the corner of Herbert and Ella streets designed to improve pedestrian amenity and soften the streetscape.

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The proposal is being progressed through the NSW Government’s Housing Delivery Authority pathway, which was introduced to accelerate housing supply across the state. The application was declared State Significant Development in April 2025 following an expression of interest process.

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St Leonards has been particularly active with new developments in recent weeks. Developer SP Setia’s <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-sp-setia-targets-st-leonards-skyline-with-40-storey-tod-tower">plans for a new 42-storey tower</a> recently went on exhibition through the same pathway, while <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-stockland-plans-52-storey-538-apartment-st-leonards-tower">Stockland’s 52-storey tower proposal</a> was also recently unveiled.

Aside from the St Leonards project, which is expected to take around nine months to move through the approvals process ahead of a potential 2027 launch, Aqualand is also preparing to launch Boronia, a new apartment project in Roseville comprising around 111 apartments on Larkin Street.

The developer also has approvals in place for the next stage of the Barangaroo precinct, which will feature new residential, retail, hospitality and community uses, alongside a new metro entry across the five-hectare site.

More than 50 new retail destinations are planned for Central Barangaroo, alongside a 270-metre-long boulevard connecting Hickson Park to Nawi Cove. Together with Harbour Park, more than 50 per cent of the precinct will comprise public open space and parkland.

First look: Aqualand joins St Leonards apartment party

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The Marlborough House proposal, lodged for the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/marlborough-house-47-97-marlborough-street-surry-hills-nsw-2010">47-97 Marlborough Street</a> site, would see the adaptive reuse of the heritage-listed warehouse building alongside the construction of new residential additions and a separate apartment building on the northern portion of the site.

The proposal seeks approval for 172 apartments across three buildings, including 15 per cent affordable housing managed by a community housing provider for at least 15 years from occupation.

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Interior view from the Northern Building Penthouse overlooking the park

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The redevelopment is planned for the prominent 3,413 sqm site bounded by Marlborough Street, Goodlet Street and Lansdowne Street, directly opposite Eddie Ward Park and around 200 metres from the Surry Hills light rail stop.

Time &amp; Place acquired the former David Jones building in 2024, marking the first time the property had changed hands in around 50 years.

Designed by Wardle, the proposal centres around the adaptive reuse of the former David Jones factory, originally constructed between 1913 and 1935 in the Inter-War Chicagoesque architectural style.

Wardle noted in its Architectural Design Report that the building “occupies a significant place in the industrial and cultural history of Surry Hills” and at its peak was “the largest department store manufacturing facility in Australia, employing over 800 people and fuelling the growth of Sydney’s fashion and retail industries.”

The practice said the project positions itself “not as an isolated intervention, but as a contributor to the civic, social, and architectural grain of the precinct.”

The proposal would deliver 75 apartments within the retained southern heritage building, 59 apartments within the central addition, and a further 38 apartments within the new northern building fronting Lansdowne Street.

Planning documents show the scheme would comprise a mix of heritage apartments, new-build apartments, townhouses and penthouses.

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The development would also include a ground-floor retail tenancy on the corner of Marlborough and Lansdowne streets, rooftop communal open space, a landscaped pedestrian link along the western edge of the site, and basement parking accessed from Lansdowne Street via a car stacker system.

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The scheme emerged from a competitive design process run by Urbis, with Wardle ultimately selected as the winning architect ahead of FJC Studio, TZG, Architectus and Wilkinson Eyre.

The Design Integrity Panel later described several aspects of the Wardle scheme as fundamental to the project, including “the stepped character of the new addition to the north of the site”, the landscaped western pedestrian link, and the “garden arrival” experience separating the original Marlborough House from the heritage addition.

Wardle’s design heavily references the site’s industrial and heritage history, while also responding to the surrounding Surry Hills streetscape.

The Architectural Design Report describes Surry Hills as “a finely grained neighbourhood with beautiful and expressive brickworks throughout the suburb,” with the proposal introducing a material palette intended to sit comfortably alongside the existing warehouse fabric and neighbouring terraces.

The report also outlines the project’s relationship with Eddie Ward Park and the broader landscape context of the area.

“Marlborough House occupies a site of deep cultural memory and the neighbouring Eddie Ward Park is of local ecological significance, where natural systems, topography, and stories have long shaped human experience,” Wardle noted in the report.

The architects said the proposal sought to “rebind built form to Country” through landscape, materiality and the adaptive reuse of the heritage structure.

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The project is also being progressed under the NSW Government’s in-fill affordable housing provisions, allowing developments that include affordable housing to access additional height and floor space incentives.

Under the plans, 2,593 sqm of the project’s floor space would be dedicated to affordable housing, slightly exceeding the required 15 per cent threshold.

In its Design Excellence Strategy, Urbis said the project aimed to “sensitively adapt and enhance the heritage-listed building on site through alterations and additions that preserve its historical significance” while delivering “high-quality market and infill affordable housing development in Surry Hills.”

Time &amp; Place has been one of the most active developers nationally in the last 12 to 24 months. Late last year they completed&nbsp;The Queensbridge in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/southbank-vic-3006">Southbank</a>, a mixed-use tower with 353 apartments and a hotel. They are currently selling Park Modern, 246 apartments near the famous Botanic Gardens in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/south-melbourne-vic-3205">South Melbourne</a>, and have future projects, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-wilmot-173-burke-road-28-hope-street-glen-iris-vic-3146">The Wilmot</a>&nbsp;in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/glen-iris-vic-3146">Glen Iris</a>, the redevelopment of the Northcote Plaza, and another tower in South Melbourne.

The developer broke into Sydney just a few years ago with Two Tides in Manly. They have another project nearby, which is at the ultra-luxury end of the market on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/shoreline-manly-beach-89-90-north-steyne-manly">North Steyne</a>, fronting the beach.

It is also continuing to work through the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-time-place-settles-on-design-for-the-chimes-potts-point-redevelopment">redevelopment of The Chimes building</a> on Macleay Street in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/potts-point-nsw-2011">Potts Point</a>, as well as a project on <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/time-place-to-take-on-mosman-apartment-market">Mosman's Redan Street</a>.
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First look: Time & Place unveils Marlborough House redevelopment designs for former David Jones warehouse in Surry Hills

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.

Alison Warters

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