Brisbane’s riverfront is set to welcome some of the city’s most sustainable high-end homes, with developer SABI revealing the first images of its extraordinary new residences at KIOME.

Situated on the edge of the Brisbane River in Highgate Hill, KIOME comprises a collection of three and four-bedroom residences, each with customisable internal spaces, extensive native and edible landscaping, and a host of exceptional design features.

SABI Co-founder and Partner, Riye Arai-Coupe, said the result is the creation of seven beautiful and functional family-sized homes that are a ‘true exemplar of design with a conscience’.

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“KIOME’s connection to nature and resilient sustainability is balanced with a refined design approach that celebrates its absolute riverfront position,” Arai-Coupe said.

“Those of us who know and love Highgate Hill understand the area’s deep connection to the river, the environment, and community.

“It’s a melting pot of culture and heritage, greenery and river, and art and architecture, on the doorstep of Brisbane’s ever-evolving CBD.

“With this site, we knew we had a rare opportunity, and responsibility, to raise the standard of sustainable design, and riverfront living, in a meaningful and enduring way.”

Arai-Coupe said the four-storey building, while boutique in size, is targeting a 7 Star natHERs rating and packs an exceptional amount of design detail and rooftop resident amenities.

Designed by award-winning Brisbane studio Ellivo Architects, KIOME draws inspiration from the Brisbane River and surrounding landscape.

The use of natural forms, materials and cascading greenery throughout the building blurs the lines between the indoor and outdoor realms, while the interiors celebrate the inclusions of a traditional home.

Arai-Coupe said each residence features multiple living and entertaining zones and offers options to tailor these spaces to truly meet the needs of the owners.

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“KIOME is proof that sustainable, biophilic design goes hand in hand with quality,” she said. “It is designed as a living, breathing building, where every residence embraces life and connection to water, natural light, fresh air and nature.

“This theme is carried through to the resident amenities, which include a rooftop pool and gardens, sun lounges and entertaining areas, extensive landscaping and deep planting, and the ‘rewilding’ of the riparian zone adjoining the river’s edge.”

Arai-Coupe said an enormous fiddleleaf fig is a striking feature within the main gallery of the penthouse.&nbsp;The two ground floor apartments feature private plunge pools overlooking the Brisbane River and private gardens.

Rooftop solar panels will offset energy consumption and rainwater will be captured and reticulated to service the extensive gardens. EV car charging provisions and a new focus on waste management are included in the design. KIOME is also targeting to be fossil-fuel free, with no gas within the building and provisions made for green power use throughout.

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Arai-Coupe said the four-storey building, while boutique in size, is targeting a 7 Star natHERs rating and packs an exceptional amount of design detail and rooftop resident amenities.



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Highgate Hill set for new luxury apartments as KIOME approaches launch

After just a month since its launch, AALTO,&nbsp;the new Surfers Paradise beachfront apartment development on the dress circle Garfield Terrace, has secured over $30 million worth of sales.

The most impressive was the $15 million penthouse, which was snapped up by a local buyer who had been looking for a high-end beachfront apartment for a number of months.

The massive 1,830 sqm spread atop the 38-level&nbsp;Conrad Gargett-designed tower, will be one of the biggest penthouses in Queensland. It will feature&nbsp;five bedrooms, its own cinema room, a gym, an indoor and outdoor kitchen, and a 15 metre swimming pool.

The buyer, who works in the property industry, was put onto the project due to the rarity of what developer Weiya Holdings is offering with AALTO, sales and marketing director Patrick Pancur says.

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"They were impressed by the sheer size of the penthouse compared to others on the market, and the beach frontage that only AALTO offers,"&nbsp;Pancur says, referring to the massive 24 metre beach frontage over two levels, AALTO will give its residents, considerably wider than any other beachfront project.

Pancur says the lack of high-end stock in the area will continue to drive sales.

"At the start of the pandemic the high-end stock was all snapped up, particularly by southern buyers, leaving little to no luxury product on the market. Now, those projects are under construction and are all pretty much sold out, there's not much left for the still high levels of demand for this calibre of apartment."

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Among the $30 million worth of sales was an amalgamation of two apartments on level eight, which created a 420 sqm apartment. That was again secured by a local buyer. Pancur says locals have made up the vast majority of buyer interest so far. However, he expects the interest to come from the southern states over the Christmas period where traditionally those from Sydney and Melbourne head up for holidays.

There's a diverse mix of apartment configurations at AALTO, starting from the two-bedroom plus multipurpose room, which start at $2.32 million. The three-beds start at $3.2 million and the four-bed apartments from $4 million. They span a huge 270 sqm plus. Some of the premium four-bedroom apartments span a whole floor and will have nearly 360 sqm of living space. They start from $4.7 million.

Much like the apartments, the residential amenity has also been designed to take in the sweeping beach views, with an ocean view gym with sauna and rain showers, an ocean view yoga area, and an infinity pool almost hovering over the sand, one of two pools in the tower.

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The Club AALTO lounge will have an owners bar and private function facilities, as well as a business centre with conference room and meeting rooms, a must have for the fly-in, fly-out business elite. Of course there's a concierge who can handle anything from booking space in Club AALTO, airport transfers, catering services and hair and make-up stylists, to laundry services and housekeeping.

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The buyer, who works in the property industry, was put onto the project due to the rarity of what developer Weiya Holdings is offering with AALTO

AALTO secures quickfire $30 million in sales including $15 million penthouse sale

The design-driven Melbourne developer and builder Lowe Living has made a play for its largest project to date, submitting plans for a $160 million mixed-use development in the heart of South Melbourne.

Lowe Living, led by its founder Tim Lowe, will turn a two-level office building on the corner of&nbsp;Clarendon and York Streets into a mixed-use precinct with 1,000 sqm of ground floor retail, two levels of office space, and six levels of luxury apartments.

The adjoining three-level car park on Ross Place will be retained for parking for the retail and office components of the project.

Woods Bagot has put together the plans for the project, with the designs resembling a tiered horseshoe which will allow natural light to penetrate through an eight-level void into each commercial tenancy and residential level.

The horseshoe design has also allowed for the creation of numerous dual-fronted apartments with expansive terraces. There are 36 apartments in total, two, three and four-bedroom configurations ranging in size from 110 sqm to 390 sqm.

Woods Bagot have proposed polychromatic brickwork and repetition of rhythm, scale and proportion so the building was in keeping with the surrounding late 19th and early 20th century architecture in South Melbourne.

Landscape architects Acre have been engaged to create a verdant botanic setting in both the soaring void and vertical landscapes.

The existing car parking bays on title mean Lowe Living can position the retail and commercial parking off-site and deliver a minimum of two car parks per apartment via the on-site basement, complete with private lockable garages that include electric car charging provision. The building will be targeting a minimum 7-Star NatHERs rating in operation.

Tim Lowe said the latest acquisition represented the next evolution of the business, drawing on its expertise in the boutique development space to leverage more larger-scale residential and mixed-use projects, while retaining a distinct customer focus on luxury owner-occupiers.

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“Fundamentally our core philosophy hasn’t changed. We are astutely focused on the luxury owner occupier and downsizer market and have a very specific buyer in mind," Lowe said.

"By seeking out larger sites in locations like South Melbourne, we can apply this knowledge on a grander scale to projects that have scope for more height and mixed-use applications.

“This allows us to create larger apartments that are still boutique in terms of volume, just with larger floorplates and more amenity to conceptualise. We always have, and will continue to prioritise luxury, and will be targeting $1.4m - $9.5m price points within this South Melbourne project.

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“This site in particular, appealed to us because of the demand for luxury commercial in city outskirts like South Melbourne, in particular the distinct lack of super high-end luxury apartment stock in the South Melbourne Market precinct.

“This really was a rare opportunity to find such a large development site in South Melbourne; there really aren’t many remaining undeveloped sites of this scale, if at all.

“We will always retain a focus on the Bayside market but we are keen to support this with a portfolio of larger sites. We are actively targeting more acquisitions and ideally want to be developing one to two larger mixed-use projects per annum."

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Plans were submitted to council in August and are now pending permit approval.

Lowe Loving has a $450m pipeline of luxury residential and mixed-use sites located inand around Melbourne’s Bayside, purchased the site via an on-market campaign earlier this year.

Lowe Living will turn a two-level office building on the corner of Clarendon and York Streets into a mixed-use precinct with ground floor retail, two levels of office space, and six levels of luxury apartments.

Lowe Living file $160 million mixed-use, South Melbourne development plans

Byron Bay's only beachfront backpacker hostel is set to make way for a new luxury off the plan apartment project.

Vitale Property Group are behind the plans for the luxury development which will comprise just 26 three-bedroom apartments across three separate three-level buildings on an amalgamated site incorporating Cavvanbah, Milton, and Shirley Street's.

Hayball has designed the project with apartments starting from 130 sqm internally and ranging in size to as large at 170 sqm internally. Each apartment will have large outdoor areas, with balcony space starting from 50 sqm and ground floor terraces from 71 sqm, the latter each with their own private lap pool.

The eight apartments that will sit on the third level of the project will have two levels, the upper level featuring 125 sqm plus roof terraces. Every apartment will also have parking for three cars.

There will be extensive central landscaping on the ground floor, nearly 1,400 sqm, which will incorporate a resort-style pool set beside an established Moreton Bay Fig.

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The rooftop will also have resident amenity in the shape of more landscape gardens.

Development site amalgamation specialists GV Property Group put together the site.

The Brisbane-based Vitale Property Group led by husband and wife team Chris and Letitia Vitale, are behind the Burleigh Heads hotel and apartment development The Mondrian. That will home Australia's first Ritz Carlton hotel as well as 84 luxury apartments.&nbsp;

The new Byron project is a rare opportunity to buy an off the plan apartment in the tourist mecca.

Earlier this year Sydney developers Podia launched The Barbotine, a collection of hotel-style apartments which operate in a similar vein to Airbnb, but will be managed more like a hotel when the apartment owner isn't in residence.

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Podia had The Calile Hotel, Brisbane designers, Richards &amp; Spence, create the project at 116-118 Jonson Street, next to Mercato on Byron, the most used gateway into town. There will be just 41 apartments on offer across three low-rise levels, anchored by a landscaped central courtyard which will meet a mix of public retail, wellness and dining venues.

Vitale Property Group are behind the plans for the luxury development which will comprise just 26 three-bedroom apartments

Byron Bay's Backpackers Inn to become new luxury apartment development

CBD Core has been building some of the Hills District's best apartment projects over the last two decades.

Their most recently completed project, Oriel, was in fact the first apartment building in the new Showground Station Precinct to be approved. The developer sold out during the COVID-hit, stop-start year back in 2020.

Now the developer and their team have launched their latest project, Astrid, located just behind Oriel.

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Astrid will comprise 94 one, two and three-bedroom apartments designed by Zhinar Architects, with prices ranging from $605,000 to $1.96 million.&nbsp;

Reacting to the needs of apartment dwellers post COVID, the developer went out of their way to create extensive work from home facilities known as the Astrid Lounge.

Not merely settling for a study nook in the apartments, Astrid will feature&nbsp;both indoor and outdoor communal spaces, outside of the apartments so those working from home have the option to still be away from where they reside.

Residents will also have access to a state-of-the-art gym, a resort-style heated swimming pool, and a rooftop with barbecues and seating spaces and a solar-powered cabana.

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Turner Wolfe Director Matt Wolfe says most of the buyer interest has come from locals who are aware of what CBD Core have produced in the past around the area.

"There's a de-risk there," Wolfe states. "Those buyers know the high level of product they are going to be getting at the finish line."

Wolfe states there are a lot of young professionals in the Hills District, and he expects more to populate the growing Castle Hill area.

"The Hills District is now in the process of creating that nighttime culture that is more common in suburbs on the fringe of the Sydney CBD," Wolfe states.

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"The one hectare Showground precinct will bring more restaurants and cafes, encouraging the dine-out lifestyle much closer to home."

There's also the extensive $300 million refurbishment of the Castle Towers Shopping Centre, which is just over one kilometre from Astrid. That's likely to attract the young family demographic to Astrid, Wolfe adds.

Astrid occupies a prime location, almost a literal stone's throw from the new Hills Showground Metro stop.

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Astrid will comprise 94 one, two and three-bedroom apartments designed by Zhinar Architects

Astrid, Castle Hill apartment development launches

Leading design practices DKO and Furtado Sullivan have been named as lead architects for the final piece of St Hilliers integrated mixed-use Gosford precinct, Central Coast Quarter.

Evaluating the design schemes, an independent panel of judges nominated&nbsp;a coastal concept from DKO and Furtado Sullivan&nbsp;as the most successful and appropriate response to the brief's design, planning and commercial objectives.

Noted for its elegant&nbsp;take on the project, the winning concept presents two towers set alongside a central public pavilion that will activate the area with retail and hospitality venues.&nbsp;

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With a vision for the Central Coast Quarter to become a landmark in Gosford, DKO and Furtado Sullivan designed a collection of buildings that speak to context and culture while maximising liveability, work and leisure.&nbsp;

The jury commended the proposal’s response to ‘Connection to Country’, which set the framework for the built-form response, as well as the continued engagement and consultation with local Indigenous groups. 
 
Development Director for St Hilliers, Justyn Ng,&nbsp;hailed the competition as a success, praising DKO and Furtado Sullivan for their design concept that connects Central Coast Quarter to Gosford’s built and natural environment. 
 
“The sophisticated design by DKO and Furtado Sullivan is perfect for the eastern and southern portions of the Central Coast Quarter project,” Ng said.

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“This is the first time a design competition has run under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Gosford City Centre) 2018 and the outcome will set a new standard for design excellence in the CBD.”

“There was a huge focus on integration among the submissions, with the winning design going to great lengths to incorporate the recently transformed League Club Field and food and beverage outlets seamlessly.”

Ng said it was a milestone to unveil the design for the final stages of the Central Coast Quarter project, particularly following the success of its first stage which was also awarded to DKO.

“We have had an incredible reception to the first stage of Central Coast Quarter; with over 95 per cent of apartments now sold. The completed value of this tower will exceed $115 million” he said.&nbsp;

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“We look forward to delivering an equally sophisticated design for the final release, which we are confident will attract significant interest from people who recognise Central Coast Quarter for its location and quality.”

DKO Director, Nicholas Byrne&nbsp;said the team was thrilled to collaborate with a developer such as St Hilliers on the final stages of what is destined to become a legacy project.

“This was a huge opportunity for the practice to work on a large-scale multi-staged development in the rapidly growing Central Coast region. We hope the series of buildings and spaces in the precinct will create a unique place for the City of Gosford, reflecting the broader landscape and respecting Country,” he said.

The winning team’s vision to create a ‘permeable precinct’ considered the site’s prime location and history by using the large Port Jackson Fig tree as a ‘marker’ to welcome locals and visitors.

The central pavilion is the ‘jewel’ of the precinct, designed to feel open and welcoming while providing breakout spaces to encourage creative operators to curate a range of diverse experiences.

The design is currently in development for the development application which is expected to be lodged by the end of 2022.

<h2>Central Coast Quarter at a glance</h2>

<h3>Retail Podium</h3>

A selection of finely curated retail and commercial spaces connect the laneways from Mann Street to Baker Street.&nbsp;Across three cascading terraces, Central Coast Quarter’s Pavillion is set to host an array of outdoor dining and function spaces, inviting the community to enjoy luxury hospitality at their doorstep.

<h3>Southern Tower</h3>

Home to over 100 apartments enjoying direct valley, parkland, and waterway views, the residential tower features a unique ‘scallop’ design of the balconies, delivering an elegant yet playful façade.

<h3>Eastern Tower</h3>

The eastern tower consists of an 18-storey commercial building above the terraced public realm; designed to offer flexibility, as well as a vibrant, active and easily accessible space, the eastern tower, alongside the Stage 1 building, ‘The Waterfront’, will form a diverse and cohesive precinct.&nbsp;

The jury commended the proposal’s response to ‘Connection to Country’, which set the framework for the built-form response

DKO and Furtado Sulivan win St Hilliers design competition for Central Coast Quarter

Sunkin Property Group has commenced works on one of the most significant urban renewal projects in the Bayside area.

The 9.63-hectare former CSIRO site in Highett will become a $500 million plus mixed-use community with over 1,000 residences, a mix of apartments and townhouses, and a new public library.

Over 40 per cent of the site will be given back to the community, with one hectare planned for a public park and a further three hectares for a conservation area. The park will feature a children's playground and social areas.

Central to the development is its focus on connectedness and walkability, with common and public spaces between the built form providing opportunities for neighbours to connect. This is further enhanced via integrated wellness and fitness facilities including resident’s gym, pool and spa areas.

Over $10 million will be invested in infrastructure for the large-scale project including new roads, replacement of the Melbourne drain and the upgrading of local services over the next year.

Following the nod of approval in March from the Bayside City Council, Sunkin has appointed Delta Group who will begin a 12-month program starting from early October.

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Sunkin Property Group’s General Manager of Property Lloyd Collins said commencing civil works is a significant milestone for the project, with the site having remained dormant for over a decade.

“This development will be of significant community benefit due to improved infrastructure and additional amenities, including the new park and conservation area for the public to enjoy.

“It will also provide greater housing diversity while catering to the forecast population growth within Melbourne and the Bayside area more specifically,” he said.

Sunkin is targeting net zero capable outcomes through environmentally sustainable design practices at the project.

Earlier this month, Sunkin lodged a Planning Permit Application for Stage 1 of the project which includes two apartment buildings and a collection of townhouses, all located adjacent to the proposed public park and serviced by the infrastructure works.

The 9.63-hectare former CSIRO site in Highett will become a $500 million plus mixed-use community with over 1,000 residences



Sunkin begins works on $500m Highett urban renewal project

Sydney property developer Billbergia has launched Stage 1 of its $253 million mixed-use redevelopment, Arncliffe Central, representing the first master-planned community of this scale in the up-and-coming Arncliffe suburb.

Located at 26 Eden Street, just 11km south of the Sydney CBD, the 60,000 sqm site will comprise 744 apartments over four individual towers set above a retail podium.

The new master-planned neighbourhood, just 160m from the Arncliffe train station, will feature&nbsp;4000 sqm of gardens and greenery, with the aim of linking people to place.

Stage One of Arncliffe Central comprises a 19-storey tower of 176 apartments featuring 78 one-bed apartments, 74 two-bedders, and 48 three-bedroom apartments, ranging in price from $575,000 to $1.35 million. It also contains a versatile range of residential facilities including a brand-new community centre, childcare facility, full-line supermarket with supporting retail, and an ‘eat street’ restaurant and café precinct.

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Inspired by the area’s rich heritage, Arncliffe Central features contemporary panoramic views of the Sydney CBD, nearby Botany Bay and the Blue Mountains, with exclusive access to rooftop terraces providing dedicated spaces for socialising whilst also embracing the history and culture of the area.

“We are excited to launch a new project in the emerging Arncliffe location, encapsulating Billbergia’s ethos of building liveable and well-connected communities. This development will be transformational for Arncliffe,” said Billbergia Development Director, Saul Moran.

“Billbergia prides itself on creating quality, well-planned communities and having established the successful Rhodes Central in Rhodes, Arncliffe Central serves as an extension of our ‘Central’ brand,” Moran added.

Billbergia Sales Director, Lulu Chen, says yhe new neighbourhood epitomises contemporary living.

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"We are excited to launch a modern residential building that centres on community living whilst also combining the ease and accessibility of city lifestyles,” Chen said.

“Arncliffe Central is likely to attract locals and young families seeking a low-maintenance lifestyle with the convenience of transport, schools, parks and community infrastructure right on their doorstep. With major growth in the surrounding suburbs of Wolli Creek, Mascot and Rockdale, Arncliffe is emerging as Sydney’s newest hotspot and, until now, has been previously overlooked for development opportunities," Chen added.

Arncliffe Central will deliver a new neighbourhood in partnership with NSW Government Land and Housing Corporation and community housing provider Evolve Housing. The Arncliffe Central neighbourhood covers approximately 1.3 hectares and will be home to four residential towers, one of 21 storeys, two at 20 storeys and one of 17 storeys that will house 180 social housing apartments in partnership with Evolve Housing.

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The interiors by&nbsp;architects Group GSA feature a natural colour palette inspired by the area’s abundant heritage and the local environment. The apartments are planned to maximise natural light and space, blending seamlessly with the vast outdoor spaces and embracing natural light and panoramic views.

Each apartment features high-tech security with a video intercom system enabling residents to safely manage visitors. The built-in My Home system also allows direct access to customer service.

Double glazed high thermal performance glass and vertical roll blinds and provide quiet comfort and privacy from the outside world, while bedrooms are fitted a range of thoughtful details including 100% wool textured loop piles and built-in robes with timber-look laminate shelving.

Construction is expected to commence early 2023 and due for completion in late 2025.

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Located at 26 Eden Street, just 11km south of the Sydney CBD, the 60,000 sqm site will comprise 744 apartments over four individual towers set above a retail podium

Billbergia launch Arncliffe Central first stage

Prominent Sydney developer Deicorp has revealed its plans for the new Melrose Town Centre, turning the 55 hectare patch of dirt just outside of Parramatta into a fully mixed-use community.

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Deicorp, who are teaming up with fellow developer PAYCE on the huge $700 million project, engaged Turner Architects to draw up the plans, which will see 494 apartments built across six buildings, as well as commercial, retail, child care centre, and medical premises in the podiums.

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Stage one will see the five-level podium constructed, as well as three of the buildings. They will rise six, 15, and 24 levels, with the same heights planned for the other three buildings.

Two-bedroom apartments were the preferred configuration, making up around 70 per cent of the apartments on offer. There will be 346 two-beds, 94 one-bed apartments, and 54 three-bedroom units.&nbsp;

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Transport links will be prominent, with the Town Centre set to have its own station as part of the Parramatta Light Rail link.

The precinct is divided into northern and southern parts, with Hope Street dividing the two. The northern part is bound by Victoria Road to the north, Wharf Road to the east, Hope Street to the south and Hughes Avenue to the west.&nbsp;

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The southern part is approximately 20 ha in size and is bound by Hope Street to the north, Wharf Road to the east, Parramatta River to the south, and Atkins Road to the west.

Planning for Melrose Town Centre has been six years in the making, with initial planning discussions kicking off back in 2016.

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Deicorp, who are teaming up with fellow developer PAYCE on the huge $700 million project, engaged Turner Architects to draw up the plans

Deicorp and PAYCE's Melrose Town Centre plans revealed

Sekisui House has received development approval for Stage 2 in the company’s $2 billion Sanctuary masterplanned community in Sydney’s Wentworth Point,

Designed by PBD Architects, Stage 2 will comprise of two buildings, Laguna and Glade, which combined will home 171 waterside apartments. Laguna will rise&nbsp;13 levels and will have 101 apartments, while Glade will reach eight storeys and have 70 apartments.

Connecting both buildings will be a 3,150 sqm neighbourhood green, a landscaped public open space featuring a covered communal dining area, waterplay and multiple green break out area.

As part of Stage 2’s delivery, a recreational facility, known as Revive, which will feature an indoor swimming pool, spa, sauna, and gym, will also be completed.&nbsp;

Zac Petrovic, Senior Development Manager – Apartments &amp; Mixed-Use Developments at Sekisui House Australia says Stage 2 has been developed as part of the broader Sanctuary masterplan.

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"Stage 2 has been designed to act as the heart of the Sanctuary community, with the journey through Laguna and Glade effectively connecting all stages," Petrovic says.

"A comprehensive placemaking strategy has also been created to provide residents with desirable recreational amenities and a cohesive, well considered walkable community.

James McCarthy, Director at Turner Studio who designed the wider Sanctuary Park masterplan, says every stage in Sanctuary has been meticulously planned to maximise natural light and capture surrounding waterfront and park views to maximise the context of this unique site.

“Building forms reflect the gentle curves of the Parramatta River, integrating architecture and nature to create a perfect synergy. Natural materials will be used, inspired by the development’s waterfront location. The lower rise building Glade is designed to offer residents an enhanced spatial experience, while the inclusion of a neighbourhood green acts as a place catalyst.”

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Sanctuary’s masterplan spans 9.4 hectares across six stages and will provide a vibrant mixed-use precinct with around 2000 waterfront apartments, retail and other community amenities. The first building stage, the gateway to Sanctuary, was completed in November 2020.

The masterplanned community is located approximately 16 kilometres from Sydney’s CBD. Sanctuary is within a two-minute walk to Sydney Olympic Park Ferry Wharf. Bus, ferry and train (Rhodes) networks directly link with major transport nodes, 45 kilometres of bike paths surround Sydney Olympic Park and over 47 hectares of nature reserves surround the site.

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Designed by PBD Architects, Stage 2 will comprise of two buildings, Laguna and Glade, which combined will home 171 waterside apartments.



First look: Sekisui House secure approval for Sanctuary, Wentworth Point masterplan second stage

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/far-east-consortium">Far East Consortium</a>’s 640 Bourke Street stands as a testament to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/melbourne-vic-3000">Melbourne</a>’s ability to bridge its storied past with a bold vision for the future.&nbsp;

Rising above the heritage-listed Eliza Tinsley building, the development reflects a broader shift toward adaptive reuse in the city, where historical assets are retained and reinterpreted as part of new residential development.

Designed by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/640-bourke-street-melbourne-640-bourke-street-melbourne-vic-3000">640 Bourke Street</a> incorporates the Eliza Tinsley building as its foundation, housing a grand gallery and lobby space that serve as both a functional and symbolic centrepiece. The heritage façade informs the tower’s design, creating a connection between Melbourne’s past and its contemporary skyline.

"It's a significant asset and wants to be celebrated and experienced by all residents every single time they go in and out of the building," Rothelowman Principal Stuart Marsland said.

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Above this historic base, the 68-storey tower will deliver just over 600 residences, a notable reduction from earlier schemes, reflecting a deliberate move toward larger-format apartments and a stronger owner-occupier focus.

Unlike traditional CBD developments that prioritised investor stock, 640 Bourke Street has been repositioned to respond to changing buyer expectations.

"The discussion was all around making 640 Bourke Street the best residence to live in, to be much more focused on the people in the building rather than people looking at the building," Marsland explained.&nbsp;

This shift is evident in the development’s interiors, which emphasise practical luxury with spacious layouts, high ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows framing sweeping views of Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay.&nbsp;

“What it's meant for 640 Bourke is we've actually reduced the number of apartments. We've increased the overall size of the apartments. We don't have any studios in here, and what that does for a project is it elevates it," Lauren Sheldon, Far East Consortium’s Director of Sales and Marketing, said.&nbsp;

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Rothelowman Associate Jun Chang added, "We were given the opportunity to be more generous. The apartments became bigger and squarer than any other apartments which had been designed in the CBD before that."&nbsp;

Amenities spanning more than 3,000 sqm across multiple levels further reinforce this focus on resident experience. These include a pool, gym, co-working areas, and a range of hospitality-inspired spaces such as a whisky lounge, library, and private dining rooms, many drawing reference from traditional bathhouses and Melbourne’s laneway culture.

"We wanted to make both the pool and the gym area to be absolutely destinational, and when you traverse across to these spaces, there is a gentle familiarity to the beautiful notions of the hammams and the Roman baths, a gentle nod to history," Chang noted.

At street level, the project contributes to the ongoing transformation of the western CBD, with upgrades to Langs Lane and the introduction of retail, hospitality, and gallery spaces designed to activate the precinct and strengthen its connection to the surrounding city fabric.

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The location places residents within walking distance of Southern Cross Station, Flagstaff Gardens, Queen Victoria Market, and the Docklands waterfront, positioning the development within a rapidly evolving inner-city neighbourhood.

"We believe it's the best site left in the city of Melbourne," Craig Williams, Executive Director at Far East Consortium, said.&nbsp;

640 Bourke Street is Far East Consortium’s 14th building in Melbourne’s western CBD.

"A very elegant designed building. It's going to be a Melbourne statement for many, many years to come."

One-bedroom apartments are priced from around $640,000, with 640 Bourke Street targeting completion in 2029.

Renders shown are Artist's Impressions correct as of May 2026.

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Heritage-led design anchors Far East Consortium’s 640 Bourke St, Melbourne

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/mayd-group">MAYD Group</a> has set a new residential price record in Queensland with the $30 million sale of the penthouse at its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/one-burleigh-88-the-esplanade-burleigh-heads-qld-4220">ONE Burleigh</a> development in Burleigh Heads.

The sale equates to around $37,500 per sqm.

The two-level, 800 sqm penthouse, featuring five bedrooms, five bathrooms, five car spaces, and a private infinity pool overlooking the Pacific Ocean, was acquired by a Gold Coast-based entrepreneur, highlighting continued demand for ultra-premium beachfront product.

Selling agent Freddie Tehle of PRD Burleigh Heads said the result reflects tightening supply of high-quality, large-format apartments in Burleigh.

“There’s very limited opportunity to secure this level of scale and absolute beachfront position in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/burleigh-heads-qld-4220">Burleigh Heads</a>,” Tehle said.

“Buyers are increasingly seeking apartments that genuinely replace a standalone home, and this penthouse delivers that with its size, privacy, and direct ocean frontage.”

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The sale comes as construction progresses on ONE Burleigh, a boutique development of 17 full-floor residences at 88 The Esplanade, scheduled for completion in early 2027.

Developed by MAYD Group and designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/mas-architecture-studio">MAS Architecture</a> with interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/sici-design">Sici Design</a>, the project has been positioned as a collection of house-sized beachfront apartments, each occupying an entire floor with around 381 sqm of internal and external living space.

When construction commenced, MAYD director Todd Mould pointed to the long-term resilience of premium coastal real estate as a key driver behind the project.

“Real estate, particularly at the premium end, remains one of the most resilient and proven long-term investment avenues,” Mould said.

“Our ambition is that anyone who buys a MAYD-built product can genuinely feel the care, craftsmanship and commitment we bring to every detail.”

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Each residence has been configured with four bedrooms, multiple living zones, a private office, and expansive ocean-facing terraces. Interiors draw on a restrained material palette, including travertine stone, timber joinery, and integrated premium appliances.

Interior designer Sici Design said the approach was to reflect the project’s coastal setting through both materiality and spatial planning.

“ONE Burleigh is our vision of luxury living, designed to bring the essence of Burleigh Heads' vibrant coastal beauty into an unparalleled residential experience.”

Residents will have access to a suite of wellness-focused amenities, including pools, sauna facilities, and dedicated relaxation spaces, reflecting a broader shift toward lifestyle-driven apartment design on the Gold Coast.

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The project occupies a southern Esplanade site with uninterrupted beachfront frontage, an increasingly rare offering in Burleigh Heads, free from the Norfolk Pines that line much of the coastline and often limit direct ocean outlook.

Mould said the design intent was to balance that outlook with a sense of retreat.

“Living at ONE Burleigh is about how your day naturally unfolds, morning light across the ocean, coffee on the balcony, and being in Burleigh but elevated above the noise.”

The result further reinforces Burleigh Heads’ emergence as one of the Gold Coast’s most tightly held and supply-constrained beachfront markets, where boutique, owner-occupier-focused developments are increasingly setting new price benchmarks.

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MAYD Group sets Queensland record with $30 million penthouse sale at ONE Burleigh in Burleigh Heads

Apartment developers in the Gold Coast are finding new, creative ways to differentiate themselves from competing projects, as new supply starts to flow through up and down the Coast.

Developer BIG Projects brought in the renowned Sydney-based design studio YSG Studio to craft the interiors for The Frederick, BIG Projects' new Mermaid Beach project and YSG Studio's first move into the multi-residential development space.

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It was a strategic move for BIG Projects to bring in a Sydney eye to the development.

“Our role is to give our design partners the space and freedom to explore,” says Matt Barrett, Director of BIG Projects.

“We wanted YSG Studio to capture the essence of Nobby’s, to design a building that embraces life, light and connection, while creating a genuine sense of place.”

There are only 39 apartments in The Frederick, including a striking beach house, just 100 metres from the booming Nobby Beach precinct.&nbsp;

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Yasmine Ghoniem, Director of YSG Studio, says their vision&nbsp;for The Frederick "reinvents coastal living."

“Nobby’s has such an iconic energy, it’s one of those rare pockets of the Gold Coast where the community, the beach, and the streets all feel connected,” Ghoniem says.

"Responding to the neighbouring coastline, soothing curves add a relaxing regional overlay, while unique detailing really sets it apart. It’s a place that feels lived in from the moment you step inside.”

A standout feature of The Frederick is its rooftop terrace, an uncommon inclusion for a boutique, low-rise building, where amenity is typically concentrated at ground level.

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Positioned to capture panoramic views from the hinterland to the ocean, the rooftop has been designed as a series of intimate zones. It includes a pool, sauna, sun decks, workspaces and dedicated entertaining areas.

“The rooftop was conceived as a collection of spaces where residents can unwind and connect, an extension of the Nobby’s lifestyle,” Barrett says.

Architecture for the project was led by Plus Studio, with landscape design by LDG Landscape Architecture.

SRQ Projects Director Nick Clydsdale, who is handling sales at The Frederick, says the majority of enquiry is coming from South East QLD and Victorian buyers who have been actively searching between Broadbeach and Mermaid Beach for some time.

"They’ve reviewed a number of projects, however this one has stood out for its unique detailing and compelling design,"&nbsp;Clydsdale says.

Site demolition is slated for this month, with construction commencing soon after. BIG Projects is targeting a late 2027 completion.

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Sydney’s YSG Studio makes Gold Coast multi-residential debut with BIG Projects at The Frederick

Melbourne-based property developer ALTA Property has this week achieved planning approval for the adaptive re-use of a former commercial tower into a $200 million, 169-apartment project at 10 Queens Road, one of the last developable sites along the Albert Park Lake-fronting boulevard.&nbsp;

Set within one of Melbourne’s most sought-after precincts and designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fraser-partners-0">Fraser and Partners</a>, the illustrious building will offer unparalleled views across Albert Park Lake, Port Phillip Bay and Melbourne CBD.&nbsp;

The mix of 1, 2 and 3-bedroom residences will be complemented by a ground-floor amenity featuring private dining, a lounge bar, gym and wellness spaces, co-working, outdoor communal gardens, and retail.&nbsp;

The 17-storey building is a masterclass in adaptive re-use, with the existing commercial building’s façade, shell and internal structure to be retained, before high-end residences are built from the ground up in a newly built Albert Park facing addition to the building.&nbsp;

Sitting atop the building will be two 320+sqm penthouses with private rooftop terraces, which are expected to be priced between $9 - $11 million.&nbsp;

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Architecturally, the building will feature a curved, geometric façade that celebrates and elevates the existing structure, with warm, muted tones which were selected to extend the materiality of the existing building rather than contrast it.&nbsp;

Interiors will bring together three metre high ceilings with waffle concrete in some spaces, natural timber, granite and Australian materials, culminating in crafted, generous and considered spaces that are defined by authenticity.&nbsp;

The adaptive re-use means that the Queens Road project will be a sustainability led, high-quality finished product, with a 62% saving in carbon emissions by re-using the existing structure rather than knocking it down and rebuilding.&nbsp;

ALTA Property was launched by Nigel Givoni in 2023, bringing over 25 years of experience in multi level residential delivery.&nbsp;

Melbourne’s property market growth is currently led by apartments. According to RPM VIC Apartments &amp; Townhomes Market Report (April 2026), units are outpacing houses, especially in the middle ring suburbs where median prices hit $757,500 – a four-year high that represents 2.9 percent growth quarter-on-quarter.&nbsp;

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For ALTA Property Founder Nigel Givoni, this performance speaks to the confidence he has in the Melbourne market.&nbsp;

“Queens Road represents a rare opportunity to continue to shape our presence in the Melbourne market.,"&nbsp;Givoni says.

"With a considered project team and a premier site along one of the city’s most sought-after boulevards, we look forward to contributing to the fabric of this established address.

“Other Australian markets are getting a lot of attention, but I believe the depth of value in Melbourne is being overlooked. The fundamentals are strong, population growth is steady and, based on our preliminary conversations with a leading builder, construction costs are beginning to normalise, creating further opportunity."

Givoni says the project is a&nbsp;highly considered example of adaptive re-use, delivering quality, high-end residences, premium hotel-inspired amenities and an architecturally striking façade, all achieved without the need to remove the existing structure.

"We are really looking forward to the market’s response,” he said.&nbsp;

ALTA Property to deliver $200 million Queens Road apartment tower

Construction is set to begin at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-townhouses/orchard-mews-glen-iris-18-scott-grove-glen-iris-vic-3146">Orchard Mews</a> in Glen Iris, with&nbsp;PC Whitehall &amp; Sons&nbsp;now appointed as the townhome development moves into its next phase.

The development by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/montcoeur">MontCoeur</a>,&nbsp;located at 18 Scott Grove, is now around 30 per cent sold, with completion targeted for late-2027.

Orchard Mews comprises a curated collection of three- and four-bedroom customisable townhomes, positioned within one of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/glen-iris-vic-3146">Glen Iris</a>’ more tightly held residential streets. The low-density project has been designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a>, with landscape architecture by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/jack-merlo">Jack Merlo</a>, bringing together a team known for high-end residential projects across Melbourne.

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The development is defined by its focus on flexible living and long-term usability. Each residence includes multiple living zones and a customisable multipurpose room, allowing buyers to tailor spaces to suit changing needs, whether as a home office, additional bedroom, wellness area or entertainment space.

Architecturally, the townhomes emphasise natural light and spatial volume, with dual-aspect layouts and double-height living areas incorporated into the design. Interiors feature natural stone benchtops, premium appliances, and a neutral material palette intended to support everyday functionality rather than statement-driven finishes.

All residences are all-electric and include private lifts and secure double garages, reflecting a broader shift toward sustainability and future-focused housing in Melbourne’s established suburbs.

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Outdoor connections are also central to the offering, with a mix of private courtyards and terraces extending internal living spaces and integrating with the landscaped surrounds.

The Scott Grove address places Orchard Mews within close proximity to some of Melbourne’s key lifestyle and education amenities, including Scotch College, Sacré Cœur, Cabrini Hospital and the retail hub of Chadstone. Public transport access is also nearby, with trams and Gardiner Station providing connectivity to the CBD and surrounding suburbs.

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