A collection of former footballers have teamed up to make their Gold Coast development debut, and they've picked one of the Coast's most emerging spots.

Former Socceroo and Sydney FC legend Alex Brosque has teamed up with current Sydney FC captain Alex Wilkinson and former footballer Brendan Renaud to create a boutique development on Bilinga's Golden Four Drive, just one row back from the beach.

The plans, lodged through an entity Bella Felicita, have been put together by Gold Coast design studio, Impact Design, who note in their design statement that the&nbsp;contemporary design respects the surrounding coastal environment whilst also providing an increased density of living.

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"The considered details of the facade will enhance the neighbourhood of Bilinga and the streetscape of Golden Four Drive," the report reads.

"The built form was designed to make privacy a priority while still allowing each unit to capture potential views. The facade partially shuts off to the noise and harsh western sun while still allowing glimpses of the mountains beyond and opens up to the eastern pacific ocean views.

"The materiality, colours and form of the building have been carefully considered in keeping with the coastal locality. Light tones and soft curves resemble the undulating sands and waves of the nearby beaches."

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There will be just 11 apartments, including two penthouses, across seven levels. The apartments cater for families given their size, Impact Design suggest.

The building is mostly three-bedroom apartments, with the exceptions a two-bedroom apartments on the ground level and the two four-bedroom, full floor penthouses. The top penthouse has its own private rooftop terrace with a spa.

Each apartment features living spaces which flow to outdoor entertaining areas.&nbsp;

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The 759 sqm block currently homes&nbsp;a two-level brick and fibro home which will be demolished before construction. Next door is a three-level brick duplex which is also soon to make way. That will be replaced by a new for a six-unit, four-level townhouse development.&nbsp;

Town Planner, Zone, said it is evident that the site is located within an urban area that is extremely well located with regard to proximity to high frequency transport, commercial services, retail services and public recreation space.

"Commercial land uses are located in Coolangatta to the south, and the Neighbourhood Centre Zone of Bilinga to the north-west," Zone's report read.

"The site is highly accessible with excellent links to surrounding road networks, high levels of walkability, and a range of bus services along Golden Four Drive."

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There will be just 11 apartments, including two penthouses, across seven levels. The apartments cater for families given their size, Impact Design suggest.

Joel Robinson

First look: Former Socceroo's set for first Gold Coast apartment development

Southport is set to see one of the tallest towers ever built in Australia.

A consortium of highly experienced Australia property industry specialists has lodged a development application to create two towers, a 100-level residential tower and an adjoining 60-level office tower, in the heart of the Southport CBD.

The project is being led by&nbsp;experienced developer Baracon and Melbourne-based funds manager Payton Group, who had Australian architect BKK draw up the plans for the Park Lane project.

The residential tower at 1 Park Lane will deliver&nbsp;197 apartments to the city centre and will feature a range of resort-style resident amenities and topped by three two-storey penthouses.

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The 60-storey office building will inject up to 12,000 sqm of office space amid a looming shortage of prime A-grade space on the Gold Coast, with the project set to become the most significant new office development in the city in more than a decade.

The twin towers are connected by an artistic moulded base canopy three storeys high over an open public realm and a skybridge at level 22 that will create a striking architectural feature for the development while providing a primary structural purpose that ties the buildings together.

The skybridge will become a key feature of the development in its own right by offering additional landscaped areas as well as a restaurant, function space and bar that can be&nbsp; accessed by residents, office workers and the broader community.

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BKK Architect Simon Knott sees 1 Park Lane as a major catalyst that will inspire a new wave of developments in Southport.

“This is an exciting project that will capture the imagination of the occupants, the wider community, and the industry more broadly. We are delighted to have the opportunity to be involved.” Knott said.

“Southport has been primed for a development like this for some time. It has everything going for it, but with so many dormant sites in the CBD it has been a sleeping giant for too long. This development will activate a site that has been underutilised for years.

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“The 1 Park Lane proposal will bring to the market a broad range of apartments that will have direct access to extensive public amenities in the area, including the light rail, Australia Fair shopping centre and access to CBD facilities and the Broadwater Parklands.

“Our consultant team’s research also shows that the office tower will be a significant driver of economic activity in its own right.”

It’s estimated 1 Park Lane will accommodate up to 500 employees in the office tower and 580 residents in the main tower, while the project is expected to create about 1,000 jobs alone during construction.

The twin-tower development will feature significant sustainability initiatives including a photo electric solar cell wall to the west face, which will harness the energy provided from the sun for reuse within the apartment building.

The residential tower at 1 Park Lane will deliver 197 apartments to the city centre and will feature a range of resort-style resident amenities and topped by three two-storey penthouses

100-level apartment tower planned for Gold Coast's Southport CBD

Construction industry boss Mick Power and wife Denise are set to develop an impressive two tower apartment project in the heart of Surfers Paradise.

The couple, who last year sold their prime Garfield Terrace site to Weiya Holdings for $30 million, will be developing two towers just a few hundred metres away at 1921 Gold Coast Highway, a sprawling 3154 sqm site the Power’s tried to sell late last year.&nbsp;

Part of the site is the popular D’Arcy Arms tavern, which will make way for the towers, dubbed Aubrey and Frederick after each of their locations on the corners of Frederick and Aubrey Streets.

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How the two towers will sit in the Northcliffe precinct. Image credit: Buchan Group

It will be the 33-level Frederick Street building which will rise from The D’Arcy. That’s set to have 25 serviced apartments on levels four to eight, set above three hospitality spaces and below 72 one, two and three-bedroom apartments.&nbsp;

There will be 12 one-beds, 34 two-bed apartments, and 26 three-bedders. There will be a pool on level three as well as lounge spaces, and the level nine recreation deck, dividing the serviced apartments and the rest of the tower, will have a further two rooms, a sunset room and a sunrise room.

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The activated ground plane at Frederick. Image credit: Buchan Group 
 
Aubrey will rise 29 levels next door, with a similar density, but without the serviced apartments.&nbsp;

That will have 84 units, 10 one-bed, 54 two-bed, and 20 three-bed apartments, as well as a pool, landscaped spaces on the podium level, and its own sunset and sunrise rooms on level 23. The ground plane of the tower will also be activated, with four commercial spaces planned.

Architecture firm Buchan Group, who designed both towers, suggested in their design statement Aubrey and Frederick is pitched at “the missing middle”, likely in reference to its expected affordability compared to some of the towers that have popped up in recent years in the area.

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The upper levels of Aubrey. Image credit: Buchan Group

They said Aubrey and Frederick will become the guardians to the entry points of the Northcliffe precinct, referencing the history of Northcliffe and the lifesavers at the Northcliffe Surf Life Saving Club which is documented in the book, Guardian of the Beach.

"As the southern marker of this junction, the towers guard Northcliffe from the south and represent the connection to Broadbeach and its union with Surfers Paradise," Buchan Group advised. They said together the adjacent developments stand as protectors of the Northcliffe precinct.

They note that the 'Guardians' capture the Gold Coast through vista and form, with 360 degree views of the coastline to the east and the hinterland to the west, Surfers Paradise to the north and south of Broadbeach.

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The view from Aubrey. Image credit: Buchan Group

"Quintessential of the Gold Coast lifestyle, the architectural composition not only captures the history of the gateway site, it captures the lifestyle our city is best known for."

Mick Power is well known in the Gold Coast development industry. He's spent the last four decades as Group Board Chairman and Managing Director of BMD,&nbsp;a national group of companies engaged in engineering design, construction and land development.

Part of the site is the popular D’Arcy Arms tavern, which will make way for the towers, dubbed Aubrey and Frederick after each of their locations on the corners of Frederick and Aubrey Streets.

First look: Mick Power set for two-tower Surfers Paradise apartment development

Downsizers have swarmed to the latest luxury apartment development in Melbourne's Bayside Brighton, 32 Black Street.

The latest buyer was a downsizer who secured a ground floor apartment, due to the near 120 sqm of living space in the two-bedroom apartment with its own north-facing courtyard, which adds a further 50 sqm to the apartment.

Exclusive selling agent David Lamond from Noorden said the buyer wanted to remain in the Brighton area, but only needed a two-bedroom apartment, while a third multi-purpose room offered the flexibility of an office space.

Lamond said ultimately 32 Black Street offers buyers the security and luxury they're seeking in an apartment, located in one of Melbourne's most sought-after postcodes.

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The two biggest drivers for buyers at 32 Black is the estimated completion date, slated to be early next year, and the striking architectural detailing of the project.

"The fact completion is potentially only six months or so away, buyers are starting to think about how they can arrange their lives and transition from their larger home into a new apartment, whether it be delayed settlement deals, or priming their home for sale in the busy spring selling season," Lamond says.

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"There's also the striking architectural design by Architecture Works," Lamond added.

"The intricate detail on the building's facade and scaling ceilings creates a delightful sense of scale that does not sacrifice the all-important details.

“Street appeal like this does not come around too often, and not only will it look great on the day it is completed, it's timeless design will ensure that the building will never look like it has come from a bygone era, helping to ensure your brand new boutique residence will stand the test of time.”

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The two-bedroom apartments with home office range from $1,895,000 for the 133 sqm apartments, and move upwards as the apartments get bigger. Still under $2 million is a 177 sqm apartment, priced at $1,995,000.

The largest apartment, spanning 207 sqm, is asking $2.3 million.

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Why downsizers are favouring 32 Black Street, Brighton apartments

The swell of new apartment developments in the in demand Coolangatta has slipped south of the border into northern New South Wales.

The latest stage of the Quay Grand mini-masterplan has been filed by local Queenslander developer builder Heran Building Co, on behalf of the Adelaide-based Koumi family.&nbsp;

Jackson Teece has handled the designs for the two 11-level towers on Enid Street, next to the 10-level Bay Grand South building, which is part of the wider development, and next to Jack Chard Park.

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There will be 110 apartments all up, 61 apartments in the north tower and 49 in the south, a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom units. Some of the higher level apartments will offer views to Fingal Head, Cook Island, and the Pacific Ocean.

In their design report submitted to the local council for the $60.5 million project, Jackson Teece noted that the project is located in&nbsp;the City Centre Core Precinct of the City Centre North character area.

"This area is defined a the “heart of the city” and is well located to accommodate future residential and business development. It is the vision of the tweed shire development control plan to visually enhance the public domain in the form of integrated landscape elements at the street level framed by high quality buildings.

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The podium is a key feature of the design, with Jackon Teece aiming to provide a strong definition of the public domain.

"The podium contrasts and compliments the tower form with a modulated series of arched openings that provide the residential apartments and their associated private outdoor spaces with a sense of enclosure and privacy in a unified composition that engages with the activity of Enid Street," the design statement noted.

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"These arches extend to the ground level and integrate the podium form with the active residential lobbies and high quality landscaping elements that conceal the car parking areas located at this level. This design feature contributes to the legibility of the development within the street and the objectives of the character of the City Centre core precinct."

Heran Building Group are a developer building, and are behind the Main Beach apartment tower Midwater, which is currently under construction.

Jackson Teece has handled the designs for the two 11-level towers, next to the 10-level Bay Grand South building and next to Jack Chard Park.

First look: Tweed Heads to score two new apartment towers

The tightly held Neutral Bay pocket is set to welcome another collection of luxury apartments.

Pertama Developments, who recently completed&nbsp;The Stella Rose Bay, are behind the project, integrated design firm Marchese Partners to put together the plans for nine apartments at 1 Spruson Street. Pertama secured the amalgamated site earlier this year when it was pitched by CBRE to attrach a high-end residential developer.

There will be a mix of three, four and five-bedroom apartments, targeting the popular downsizer market in the affluent area.

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In their design statement submitted to the local council, Marchese Partners noted that the&nbsp;use of natural stone for the interface at Spruson Street at podium levels connects the built form to its neighbouring context, while the vertically the central surface is finished in a white render. A recessed penthouse level crowning the residences with bronze aluminium panels.

"The buildings play with contrasts as a way of providing articulation to the refined facades and the overall composition of lighter and darker materials that assist in the vertical stratification of the proposal," the statement read.

"Deep breaks in the building elevations also help to create vertical breaks into the generally horizontally proportioned elevations, breaking up the perceived mass of the buildings and creating a more modulated building composed of visually smaller building elements.&nbsp;

"The view corridor proposed across the site is circa 9.5-metres wide, which creates the two built forms, along with opening up aspects for all residents to the Sydney Harbour Bridge."

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Floorplans range from 149 sqm to 344 sqm. Each apartment is connected to expansive balconies or courtyards extending off the living space, which will&nbsp;feature large panes of glass, allowing natural light to filter through, whilst also opening up the residences to views to the Harbour Bridge and city skyline.&nbsp;

Neutral Bay has been a hotspot for local developers so far in 2022.

The most recent application came from WINIM, who has lodged plans to transform a landmark 1905-built&nbsp;duplex at 112-114 Wycombe Road,&nbsp;near the Neutral Bay village.

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The Abadeen Group also has a string of projects set for the area.

Following the recent launch of the group's Enso project, they also released plans for a site at&nbsp;7-11 Premier Street, near Forsythe Park, with PBD Architects drawing up the plans for a part four-level, part&nbsp;five-level development with 18 apartments, with a mix of two and three-bedroom offerings.&nbsp;

The Woolworths Group will also find a home in the exclusive enclave, with the group set to redevelop a mixed-use site across Rangers Road.&nbsp;

Their plans&nbsp;include reinvigorating the already existing retail space across the site, along with developing residential apartments, an activated pedestrian laneway and public plaza.&nbsp;

In the heart of Neutral Bay, Alton Property Group have amalgamated a massive nine lot site, where 40 apartments will be built, while at&nbsp;96 Ben Boyd Road, Podia has lodged plans for a 23-apartment development.&nbsp;

Pertama Developments, who recently completed The Stella Rose Bay, are behind the project

Neutral Bay apartment pipeline grows with another new luxury development

The latest high-end apartment development has been designed with neo-classical bayside architecture at its heart.

Renowned local architecture firm Cera Stribley put together the plans for Boxshall, named after its location at 28-30 Boxshall Street, within the prestigious Middle Crescent precinct near parklands and the Old Town Hall.

Developer Jacmax, led by Trent Skurrie, called in prominent landscapers Myles Baldwin Design, and international interior designer Studio Piet Boon, to help in the design of the three-level project of just 15 three-bedroom apartments.

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Cera Stribley drew inspiration from the peaceful, tree-lined neighbourhood that epitomises the coveted and balanced Brighton lifestyle, with Church Street just a short walk away as well as the historic baths, bathing boxes, yacht club, golf course and surrounding gardens.

Cera Stribley Co-Founder and Managing Principal, Dom Cerantonio, said the Boxshall Street site allowed them to unlock a number of key features which resulted in the striking design.

“We made great use of the site’s vastness, elevation and north-facing light through the dynamic typology inspired by coastal rhythms and classical proportions,” Cerantonio said.

“Rectilinear lines and solid forms reference public architecture and convey a sense of authority, while principles from classical architecture are elevated with contemporary details. This established architectural language allows the proposed building to sit comfortably in its streetscape, while the contemporary detailing denotes a level of modern refinement which finds itself at home in the discerning neighbourhood.”

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The built form is wrapped in lush landscaping by Myles Baldwin Design, whose signature tonal and layered green planting creates a biophilic effect while Cera Stribley’s material palette is warm, natural and minimal to forge an enduring connection with the building’s context and works in synergy with the landscaping to offer green outlooks at every turn.

Studio Piet Boon also drew inspiration from the balanced Brighton lifestyle, bringing its Dutch design ethos to Boxshall, creating authentic, modern and understated opulence to their interior compositions.

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Boxshall speaks to the classically styled architecture found throughout Brighton and immediate surrounding suburbs with European, Victorian, English and French styles all sharing common design elements of symmetry, strong rectilinear lines and simple volumes that directly reference public architecture and convey a sense of authority.

The project is currently under construction, with an estimated completion date yet to be set.

Renowned local architecture firm Cera Stribley put together the plans for Boxshall, set within the prestigious Middle Crescent precinct near parklands and the Old Town Hall.

Cera Stribley-designed Brighton apartments Boxshall launched

It's not often an off the plan buying opportunity comes up in Marrickville, Sydney's popular inner west suburb.

Following their success of Kindred apartments nearby, Astute Property Developments are soon to launch their latest development in the area which has become popular for its breweries and eclectic dining scene.

The new project, Mosaic, will see 43 apartments created on Illawarra Road, the heart of Marrickville. The name Mosaic pays homage to the mosaic artworks dotted around Marrickville, as well as the diverse mix of architectural styles and its buzzing music and foodie scene.

Astute Property, led by managing director Fady Rizk, are developing and building the eight-level project, which is coming up for sale through McGrath Projects.

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“We spent the last 12 months modifying the existing DA, focusing on reducing the number of apartments to increase study and living space and accommodating people who continue to work from home,“ Rizk says.

“This site is a rare find in Marrickville and we’re excited to transform a previously derelict building and revamp the strip that is fast establishing itself as the ‘eat street’ of Marrickville.”

The project includes a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments with prices starting from $820,000 for a one-bedroom apartment which range in size from 50 to 55 sqm internally, with a further 12 to 25 sqm of internal space.

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The two-bedders will start from $1,195,000, and range in size from 75 to 89 sqm internal and a further 10 to 40 sqm external.

The largest apartments, with three bedrooms, have 100 sqm of internal space and 15 to 20 sqm external.

Colin Griffin, Associate Director for McGrath Projects, says the team has created a unique premium offering for Marrickville which he believes will appeal to both investors and owner occupiers.

“‘Mosaic’ provides a great opportunity for investors to secure a premium product, at a desirable price point, that is in limited supply in Marrickville," Griffin says.

"Tenants are looking for quality properties in an area that has all the elements you want in a desirable lifestyle close to transport, schools and parks, plus – great dining options, cafes even live music and are happy pay a premium for all this at their doorstep. As a result, Investors are always looking to purchase where tenants want to be.

“We also expect strong interest from young families and young professionals who understand the vibe of Marrickville, looking to upgrade their home and live in an area that they already love.”

Benson McCormack Architects and interior design studio Axlund &amp; Goldstein Interiors have collaborated on the project, which includes 200 sqm of private residential space on level four which will feature a communal garden.

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“The open space with communal intimate zones enables a number of groups to use the area and enjoy the city views, with a little sense of privacy,” Rizk added.

Fast Facts

Mosaic is expected to be completed at the end of 2023.

Product mix: 16 x 1 bedroom; 25 x 2 bedroom; 2 x 3 bedroom apartments.

4 x Ground Floor retail tenancies totalling 410m2.

One-bedroom apartments range in size from 50-55 sqm internal and 12-25 sqm external and are priced from $820,000 to $940,000.

Two-bedroom apartments range in size from 75-89 sqm internal and 10-40 sqm external and are priced from $1,195,000 to $1,495,000.

Three-bedroom apartments range are each approximately 100sqm internal with 15-20 sqm external and are priced at approximately $1,800,000.

Astute Property, led by managing director Fady Rizk, are developing and building the eight-level project, which is coming up for sale through McGrath Projects

Marrickville set for rare new apartment development

The landmark Freemason building in Stones Corner is soon to be replaced by a contemporary apartment tower.

Oakridge Property Group, led by Andrew Niven, is preparing to launch Lumina, a striking glass-swathed tower at 17 Cleveland Street in Stones Corner, just south of the Woolloongabba Olympic precinct

Oakridge secured the site of the Freemasons building in May 2021, shortly before Brisbane was announced as the hosts of the 2032 Olympics, something which Oakridge development manager Sam Clarke was handy timing.

"Maybe had we have bought the site a few months later, the land value would be considerably more given its&nbsp;location to the Olympic hub," Clarke said.

The old brick lodge, which hasn't been used for a number of years since the Freemasons moved in to the city, will be demolished.

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NMDS Architecture has drawn up the plans for the 12-level project, which will home 97 apartments, as well as two ground level retail spaces.

The tower has been orientated to take in extensive views. The bigger three-bedroom units, which are expected to appeal to the family demographic, face both the park and the city.

Oakridge Property Group has put together a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments to cater for all types of buyers, from investors and first home buyers to rightsizers, downsizers, and families.

That's been reflected in the amenity, Clarke adds.

"We have targeted that family market, either families living in the development, or downsizers and third generation families who want to have the extended family over," Clarke said.

There's a dedicated kids play area, with an acrylic or astro turfed floor which will be netted. There will be a roofed area for further activity, as well as two pools, a spa, private dining space with kitchen, barbecue areas, a communal garden, and a gym with a sauna.

Oakridge Managing Director Andrew Niven said the decision to build their next project in Stones Corner was a no brainer.

“Stones Corner really holds a strong community with family-focused fundamentals, and for us, it was important to take that into consideration when designing Lumina," Niven said.

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"It wasn’t about just designing another block of apartments, it was about designing a home, offering unparalleled living for all ages and playing a part in the gentrification of this upcoming suburb while also paying homage to the suburb’s history.

“With the recent improvement and boom of local infrastructure, jobs and amenities being on the fringe of Woolloongabba, Stones Corner is truly evolving into a desirable location to live. We really look forward to playing a small role in the gentrification of this upcoming suburb," Niven added.

Oakridge Property Group is currently building its sold out Taringa development The Addison, following the sell out of The Jasmine, Indooroopilly apartment project in 2020.

<h2>Fast Facts</h2>

Address: 17 Cleveland Street, Stones Corner,&nbsp;QLD 4120

Developer: Oakridge Property Group

Architect: NMDS Architecture

Apartments: 97 apartments

Levels: 12

Commercial: 2x ground level retail

Amenity:&nbsp;Rooftop pool, sun pool, spa, private dining space with kitchen, gym with sauna, kids zone, seating and barbecue areas, viewing deck, communal garden

NMDS Architecture has drawn up the plans for the 12-level project, which will home 97 apartments, as well as two ground level retail spaces

Oakridge Property Group set to launch Stones Corner apartments near Brisbane Olympic precinct

The demand for family-sized apartments has risen throughout Brisbane, which has prompted developer Frank Developments to change the mix of apartments in its architecturally-striking Teneriffe development, Ducale.

Ducale, at 33 Wyandra Street, is being developed by Frank Developments in partnership with Epoca Property Group. The duo have dropped the number of apartments from 37 to 26 in reaction to demand for larger apartments.

Frank Developments Managing Director, Frank Licastro, said the design has been amended in recognition of the shift towards family-sized apartments and includes numerous future-focused design features.

“We’re always looking to future-proof our developments and understand how sustainability, technology and lifestyle will influence the way we live in years to come,” Licastro said.

There will be a number of double-storey apartments on offer, as well as&nbsp;electric vehicle and bicycle charging stations, and a rooftop landing pad for drone deliveries atop the eight-level development.

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"Drone delivery technology is rapidly advancing, and trials are underway in Brisbane, Canberra and elsewhere around the world," Licastro added.

“At Ducale, we’ve provided a future operable drone landing pad on the rooftop, separate to the pool and amenities, should residents wish to utilise this in the future.”

Licastro said societies around the world are also embracing the cost and sustainability benefits of electric vehicles, bicycles and scooters.

“At Ducale we are providing rooftop solar panels, three communal vehicle charging stations and five electric bicycle and scooter charging stations to ensure the building is responsive to a sustainable future,” he said.

“Another trend we experienced firsthand with our Maison development in New Farm is the unmet demand for large, family-sized apartments in inner-city suburbs, and Teneriffe is in particularly low supply.

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“With this in mind, we have reduced the number of apartments in the building and have created five double- storey, family-sized apartments with three-bedrooms, two living areas, and two outdoor entertaining areas.”

The sculptural design, which takes its cues from the Brisbane River the city’s art and architectural heritage, is the work of architecture studio BYculprit and is currently before Brisbane City Council as a minor change application.

Apartment balconies within the pet-friendly building will have the option for serviced, interchangeable Dog Porch potties – transportable boxes of fresh grass. Ducale includes a mix of two-bedroom plus study and two-bedroom plus MPR apartments. The penthouse and sub-penthouse both feature four bedrooms, three bathrooms and large living and dining areas with city and river views.

The three ground floor apartments feature two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and their own private plunge pool.

BYculprit co-founder, Luke Henderson, said Ducale is a humble, elegant addition to Teneriffe adding a touch of softness through sculpted floorplates, emerald arches, and vibrant landscape.

“Ducale’s slender vertical form rests lightly on the urban streetscape deviating from the typical podium style architecture and establishes a more graceful architectural outcome,” Henderson said.

Frank Developments amend Teneriffe apartment development mix to suit families

One of North Sydney's best-known commercial buildings could become hundreds of new homes, with insurance giant Zurich Australia lodging a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) to transform 5 Blue Street into a mixed-use residential development above North Sydney Station.

Rather than demolishing the existing building and starting again, Zurich is proposing an adaptive reuse project that would convert the landmark office building into a 15-level residential development delivering 62 apartments, 86 affordable co-living dwellings, activated retail and significant upgrades to the Blue Street Plaza.

The proposal reflects a growing trend of commercial property owners repositioning ageing office assets into residential housing as Sydney grapples with housing supply shortages and changing workplace demand.

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Located directly above North Sydney Metro and train station, the 3,051 sqm site occupies one of the most strategically positioned parcels of land on Sydney's Lower North Shore.

Designed by fjcstudio, the proposal seeks to retain and adapt much of the existing structure while creating a contemporary residential address that better connects with the public domain surrounding North Sydney Station.

The application proposes two basement levels, ground floor retail, affordable co-living accommodation across the podium levels, and apartments above, while preserving and enhancing the publicly accessible Blue Street Plaza.

Rather than pursuing maximum apartment numbers, Zurich has opted for a housing mix heavily weighted towards larger owner-occupier residences.

The proposal includes 62 build-to-sell apartments comprising 12 one-bedroom, 19 two-bedroom, 29 three-bedroom apartments and two premium penthouses. It also incorporates 86 affordable co-living dwellings, which would be managed in perpetuity by a Community Housing Provider.

That balance between traditional apartments and affordable housing reflects the NSW Government's push to increase housing diversity around major transport infrastructure.

The proposal has been lodged concurrently with a rezoning application, with Zurich arguing the site is ideally positioned to support additional housing given its immediate proximity to public transport, employment and services.

"The proposal aims to respond to the housing challenges facing Sydney through the delivery of diverse housing types in a highly accessible location," the design report by fjcstudio states. It also seeks to improve pedestrian amenity through upgrades to Blue Street Plaza while creating a high-performing residential building that responds to the surrounding context.

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Rather than replacing the commercial building, fjcstudio has developed a design that works with the existing structural framework above the rail corridor, an approach that significantly reduces demolition while allowing the site to be repositioned as a mixed-use residential precinct.

The existing structural constraints have informed much of the building's design, including its relationship with Blue Street and surrounding public spaces.

The building has been designed as a slender tower rising above a clearly defined podium, with vertically expressed façades intended to reduce the perceived bulk while reinforcing North Sydney's emerging skyline.

According to fjcstudio, the architectural language responds directly to the surrounding commercial towers while maintaining a finer grain expression more closely aligned with the neighbouring Lavender Bay streetscape.

The tower incorporates articulated façade elements, landscaped podium edges and recessed upper levels to soften its appearance and improve pedestrian amenity below.

A significant component of the proposal is the revitalisation of Blue Street Plaza.

The existing public space has long served as one of the primary pedestrian connections between North Sydney Station, Greenwood Plaza and Blue Street, yet its role is expected to become even more important following the opening of Sydney Metro.

Zurich's proposal seeks to strengthen that role by improving landscaping, introducing new retail frontages, enhancing pedestrian permeability and creating more active edges throughout the day and evening.

Ground floor retail would wrap the plaza, while separate residential and co-living entries have been designed to improve wayfinding without reducing street activation.

Landscape design has been integrated throughout the podium and public realm, softening what is currently one of the most heavily urbanised parts of North Sydney.

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fjcstudio has carefully oriented apartments towards Sydney Harbour and the CBD while using privacy blades and articulated façades to minimise overlooking between neighbouring buildings.

Large framed openings along the western elevation maximise harbour outlooks, while the eastern apartments have been angled towards the south-east to improve privacy from neighbouring development.

The project forms part of the continuing transformation of North Sydney from a predominantly commercial CBD into a genuine mixed-use city centre.

Since the completion of Victoria Cross Metro Station, developers have increasingly shifted their attention towards residential projects capable of leveraging the area's unparalleled transport connectivity.

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FiveX recently lodged plans for a 61-storey, 490-apartment tower that would become one of the tallest residential buildings in North Sydney if approved.

Aqualand continues to expand its Lower North Shore presence following the completion of AURA on Walker Street and its recent St Leonards and Roseville proposals.

Developers are also progressing projects throughout Walker Street, Miller Street and the Victoria Cross precinct as demand for well-located owner-occupier apartments continues to strengthen.

First look: Zurich targets North Sydney office conversion with 148-unit proposal above Metro station

Busy developer Aqualand Prestige has formally taken the next step in its expansion across Sydney's Lower North Shore, lodging a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) for its long-held Archer Street site in Chatswood.

The application covers <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/51-55-archer-street-chatswood-nsw-2067">51-55 Archer Street</a>, a 1,767 sqm amalgamated site on the eastern edge of the Chatswood CBD, where the developer is seeking approval for a 45-level mixed-use tower delivering 114 apartments, including a significant affordable housing component, alongside retail, commercial space and six basement levels of parking.

The SSDA marks the latest milestone for a project Aqualand has been quietly progressing over the past two years. The developer first secured the site for its Aqualand Prestige platform before undertaking an alternative design excellence process with PTW Architects, ultimately avoiding a formal design competition through the Housing Delivery Authority pathway.

The proposal has evolved considerably from Aqualand's original concept. The revised scheme has been designed around larger owner-occupier product, with an unusually high proportion of three and four-bedroom apartments, targeting the more affluent buyer profile, and downsizer, emerging across the North Shore.

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The 114-apartment mix comprises six studios, 27 one-bedroom apartments, 18 two-bedroom apartments, 50 three-bedroom residences and 13 four-bedroom homes. A quarter of the building will be dedicated to affordable housing, well above the mandated 15 per cent&nbsp;

PTW has structured the building vertically, with affordable housing across levels one to six, premium apartments through levels seven to 31, duplex skyhomes on klevels 32 to 43, a penthouse on level 44, and a rooftop plant level above. Six basement levels will provide resident parking and servicing.

The tower is proposed to reach approximately 154 metres, placing it among a growing collection of residential high-rises transforming Chatswood's skyline.

Rather than competing purely on height, PTW says the design has been driven by creating a slimmer tower capable of delivering significantly larger apartments.

"The primary objective of this project was to create a distinctive building that stands out from the recently approved or built structures in the Chatswood area," the design report states, noting the structural efficiency allows greater investment into apartment quality and resident amenity.

Residents would have access to more than 450 sqm of communal open space including landscaped gardens, swimming pool, rooftop entertaining areas, fitness spaces, community gardens, children's play areas and barbecue facilities.

A major focus of the design has been the public domain.

The ground plane has been opened up through landscaped terraces inspired by Willoughby's sandstone ridges, with native planting, public seating, artwork, retail activation and a series of gathering spaces intended to soften what has traditionally been a hard commercial streetscape.

The landscape strategy references Blue Gum forests once common throughout the area, while incorporating Indigenous storytelling, public art and lighting installations to strengthen the connection to Country.

Chatswood has been one of Sydney's busiest apartment markets over the past 12 months, with a steady pipeline of both new project launches and fresh development applications.

Hyecorp recently launched Celine, a 122-apartment development just along Archer Street, while Changfa and Huirong Group are progressing The Anderson, an 84-apartment project on Anderson Street.

Develotek recently secured approval for a 101-apartment tower on Pacific Highway, while Tian An LFD received the green light for Hammond Greens, its apartment development on the edge of the Chatswood Bowling Club.

Commercial property developer FiveX is also making its move into the residential market. Last month it lodged plans for a 61-storey tower with 490 apartments, which, if approved, would become one of the tallest residential buildings in Chatswood.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-fivex-targets-chatswood-skyline-with-61-storey-tower-after-north-sydney-plans">First look: FiveX targets Chatswood skyline with 61-storey tower after North Sydney plans</a>

Aqualand is also expanding its development pipeline following the launch of its luxury residential brand, Aqualand Prestige. The developer has delivered a string of high-end apartment projects across Sydney's affluent suburbs over the past decade, most recently AURA by Aqualand on Walker Street in North Sydney.

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It has since quietly assembled its next wave of projects.

Earlier this year Aqualand launched Boronia in Roseville, a boutique 111-apartment development on Larkin Street. The project is one of the first significant apartment developments to launch in the suburb ahead of what is expected to become one of Sydney's most active new housing precincts under the NSW Government's Low and Mid-Rise Housing reforms, which allow greater density around train stations.

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The developer has also lodged plans for a two-tower, 413-apartment development on Herbert Street in nearby St Leonards, further strengthening its presence across the Lower North Shore.

Beyond that, Aqualand remains behind the final stage of Barangaroo, where plans will deliver a five-hectare mixed-use precinct comprising new homes, retail, hospitality and community facilities, alongside a new Metro entrance and more than two hectares of public open space, completing the Barangaroo precinct.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/central-barangaroo-development-takes-big-step-with-concept-proposal-approval">Central Barangaroo development takes big step with concept proposal approval</a>

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-aqualand-joins-st-leonards-apartment-party">First look: Aqualand joins St Leonards apartment party</a> 
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First look: Aqualand pushes ahead with Chatswood apartment tower as SSDA lodged for Archer Street

Mass timber is becoming an increasingly popular construction material in apartment developments, but Adelaide developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/otello">Otello</a> is taking the approach a step further.

At its new <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flowe-bowden-18-gibson-street-bowden-sa-5007">Flowe Bowden</a> development, the exposed cross-laminated timber (CLT) structure isn't just about reducing the building's environmental footprint. It also forms the foundation of a broader wellness strategy, influencing everything from indoor air quality and natural materials to the way residents move through and experience the building.

The 115-apartment mixed-use development, designed by Melbourne-based architecture practice Fieldwork, will occupy a prominent island site opposite Bowden Village Reserve, combining one, two and three-bedroom apartments with retail and a dedicated wellness destination.

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Wellness isn't confined to a gym or shared resident facility at Flowe. Instead, Fieldwork embedded the concept into the building itself.

The development has been split into two residential wings connected by a naturally ventilated central breezeway, replacing traditional enclosed corridors with open-air walkways that improve natural light, encourage cross ventilation and create more opportunities for neighbourly interaction.

"Rather than treating wellness as something that only happens on the ground floor, our response integrates it throughout the building, which led us to ask what it really means to design a healthy building," Fieldwork Director Quino Holland said.

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The building's architecture also reflects Bowden's industrial heritage. The lower podium references the area's historic brick and sandstone buildings, while the upper levels transition to exposed CLT, allowing the timber structure to become a defining feature throughout the apartments and shared spaces.

The use of mass timber sits alongside a range of sustainability initiatives, including a fully electric, gas-free design, rooftop solar and a targeted 5 Star Green Star rating.

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Inside the residences, the focus remains on natural, durable materials. Blackbutt engineered timber flooring, exposed CLT ceilings, porcelain surfaces and warm timber joinery create a calming interior palette, while low-VOC finishes and responsibly sourced materials have been selected to improve indoor air quality.

Kitchens have been designed as the centrepiece of each apartment, featuring porcelain island benchtops, timber-look cabinetry and brushed steel tapware, with layouts that maximise natural light and ventilation.

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The more traditional interpretation of wellness comes in the form of Level Eleven, a two-storey wellness club spanning the ground floor, mezzanine and first floor.

The facility will include a gym, yoga and reformer Pilates studios, Finnish and infrared saunas, magnesium hot and cold plunge pools, and dedicated recovery spaces. Unlike many residential wellness facilities, Level Eleven will also operate commercially, allowing the broader Bowden community to access the venue while giving residents exclusive membership benefits.

The ground floor has also been designed around everyday living. A café overlooking Bowden Village Reserve will activate the street frontage, while a bike workshop with tool storage, co-working space and dog wash has been incorporated to support daily routines and encourage interaction between residents.

"Flowe brings together my two biggest passions, creating places and creating healthier lives," Otello founder Daniel Harris said.

"We wanted to create something Adelaide hasn't seen before, a genuinely healthy building, where the way you live is lifted without even trying."

Flowe is positioned directly opposite Bowden Village Reserve and within walking distance of Bowden Railway Station and the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, placing future residents just minutes from the Adelaide CBD while remaining connected to one of the city's most established urban renewal precincts.

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Otello launches wellness-focused Flowe Bowden with Adelaide-first mass timber apartment design

Not all apartment amenities are immediately visible.

Swimming pools, gyms, rooftop terraces and residents' lounges have long featured on buyers' wishlists, but as the way Australians live has changed, so too have the features that make apartment living more convenient.

Increasingly, buyers are placing value on the practical aspects of day-to-day life. Fast internet, EV charging, secure bike storage, flexible workspaces and parcel management are becoming just as relevant as lifestyle amenities, reflecting changing habits and expectations.

Online shopping has been one of the biggest drivers of that shift.

Australians spent a record $82.6 billion shopping online in 2025, with almost one in every four retail dollars now spent digitally, making parcel deliveries a routine part of everyday life rather than an occasional convenience.

For apartment residents, however, receiving those deliveries isn't always straightforward.

Without someone home to accept a parcel, deliveries can be redirected to a nearby Post Office, left in building foyers or common areas, or require building management to temporarily store packages. As apartment living continues to grow across Australia's cities, parcel management has become an increasingly important consideration for both residents and developers.

Australia Post's Parcel Locker network is one response to that shift.

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Rather than relying on home delivery, eligible parcels can be directed to a nominated Parcel Locker, where they're securely stored until collected. Once a parcel arrives, residents receive a notification through the AusPost app or SMS and can retrieve it using a one-time code or QR code at a time that suits them.

The network has expanded to more than 1,500 locations nationwide, with Parcel Lockers positioned at Post Offices, shopping centres, supermarkets, transport hubs and, increasingly, within or alongside residential developments.

That growing presence reflects a broader change in how apartment buildings are being planned.

Developers are increasingly considering the operational side of apartment living alongside traditional lifestyle amenities. Just as secure mailrooms, bicycle storage and EV charging have become more common inclusions, parcel management is emerging as another feature that supports everyday convenience.

It also helps preserve the arrival experience within a building. Carefully designed lobbies and communal spaces can quickly become cluttered when deliveries accumulate, while secure parcel solutions reduce the likelihood of missed deliveries or parcels being left unattended.

For buyers comparing apartments, these everyday details are becoming part of the decision-making process.

Location, floorplans and finishes remain fundamental, but the features that simplify daily life are carrying greater weight than they once did. As online shopping continues to shape consumer behaviour, secure parcel delivery is increasingly becoming another amenity worth looking for.

Parcel delivery is joining the apartment amenity checklist

Inca Property Group has lodged a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) for Dawn, a 53-apartment oceanfront development overlooking Mona Vale Beach.

The proposal, at 35-39 Darley Street East, would replace an existing 18-apartment strata building with a new owner-occupier-focused development comprising 53 two and three-bedroom apartments, including nine affordable built-to-rent residences delivered under the State's infill affordable housing scheme.

Positioned on a 2,679 sqm elevated site around 280 metres from Mona Vale Beach, the development has been designed to maximise panoramic ocean views while responding to the site's sloping topography.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/inca-property-group">Inca Property Group</a> Managing Director Josh Thompson said the State Significant pathway provided greater certainty for projects of this scale.

"This State Significant pathway gives the team real certainty to progress <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/dawn-35-39-darley-street-east-mona-vale-nsw-2103">Dawn</a> through to completion," Thompson said.

"It allows us to acquire a one-off site, design it carefully and deliver the right offering for the suburb, assessed by the NSW Government's planning department."

The project is one of the first developments in the area to be assessed under the NSW Government's Low and Mid-Rise Housing policy, with the site sitting on the edge of the policy's designated inner area.

The proposal includes three basement levels providing 124 car spaces, alongside a range of resident amenities including a swimming pool, gym, sauna, wellness facilities and private plunge pools for selected ground-floor and penthouse apartments.

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Thompson said Dawn had been designed specifically for owner-occupiers and downsizers, a buyer profile that has driven demand across Inca's recent Upper North Shore developments.

"The majority of buyers in our recent North Shore projects have been downsizers, and we are learning exactly what this market is looking for. Beyond the location itself, we have included resort-style amenities to deliver a genuine lifestyle offering," Thompson said.

Located within walking distance of Mona Vale Beach, the town centre, Mona Vale Golf Club and the Royal Motor Yacht Club, Dawn represents Inca's first Northern Beaches project following the sell-out of Tara on Park in Waitara and Ellis Residences, currently under construction in St Ives.

Construction will be undertaken by Inca's in-house construction arm, GOP Constructions.

Dawn is the latest major apartment proposal for Mona Vale, with the suburb emerging as one of the key beneficiaries of the NSW Government's new Low and Mid-Rise Housing policy.

New developer One Living, led by industry veteran Joseph Scuderi, recently secured a site on Mona Vale Road, on the border of Mona Vale and Pymble, where it is planning around 140 apartments.

IPM is also planning its third project in Mona Vale, significantly increasing the scale of its previous developments with an 82-apartment proposal at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/159-167-darley-street-west-mona-vale-nsw-2103">159-167 Darley Street West</a>, opposite Bayview Golf Course and less than 800 metres from Mona Vale town centre.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/one-living-enters-sydneys-new-apartment-market-with-northern-beaches-site-acquisition">One Living enters Sydney's new apartment market with Northern Beaches site acquisition</a>

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-ipm-plans-third-mona-vale-project">First look: IPM plans third Mona Vale project</a>

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