Local Queensland developer Sandt Developments has lodged plans for its latest multi-residential project.

Sandt Developments, who have previously created the Fortitude Valley high-rise apartment development Utopia Space, has submitted plans for 34 townhomes in Ashmore, an inner suburb of the Gold Coast.

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The project has been dubbed Hart St Residences, due to its amalgamated 7,237 sqm spanning across 2 Hart Street, 67 Numeralla Avenue, and 463 Ashmore Road.

Archidiom has designed seven different townhouse types, each spanning either two or three levels. Each will have four bedrooms, and some will have a further study nook and a second living area upstairs.

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The townhouses will start from 189 sqm and range in size to 247 sqm of internal living area.

All 34 of the proposed units are divided amongst nine blocks containing between one to five townhouses each.

Town planner Bennett + Bennett said the project occupies a desirable location within the souther portion of Ashmore.

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"It is considered that the built form and character of the proposed development is consistent with that of the surrounding sensitive land uses in the area," Bennett + Bennett noted in its report.

The site already has approval for a 77-unit retirement facility and a 17-unit care facility. There was previous approval for an 84-unit project before it was amended to a retirement facility.

Sandt Developments, who have previously created the Fortitude Valley high-rise apartment development Utopia Space, has submitted plans for 34 townhomes in Ashmore

Joel Robinson

Sandt Developments lodge Gold Coast townhouse development, Hart Street Residences in Ashmore

Boutique property developer Kervale has launched its high end Brighton apartment development, ESSENCE.

ESSENCE will home just 22 state-of-the art residences designed with discerning owners in mind, combining elegant contemporary design with refined liveability. Spacious comfort, considered amenities and forward-thinking design are prioritised above all else.

Responding to the needs of tomorrow, ESSENCE homes are spread across two distinct wings of the building, offering a quiet refuge.

The central courtyard creates a street presence that aligns with the natural rhythm of Black Street via purposeful architecture. 18 of the homes are composed of two or three bedrooms, two bathrooms and two car parks, while the four penthouses boast three bedrooms, three bathrooms and three car parks.

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Designed by the renowned Bruce Henderson Architecture &amp; Interiors, ESSENCE offers design and amenities that would be difficult to rival in Brighton.

Located beneath the ground floor are a secluded set of amenities, including a private residents' area with a wine cellar, residents lounge area, private dining room, kitchenette, billiards table, and private gym and yoga studio.

Graham Morrison, Managing Director and Corporate Director of Bruce Henderson Architects, said the amenities on offer are reminiscent of a 6-star hotel.

“The idea behind the design was to be able to provide people with large homes to be able to downsize but still have the facilities they’re used to. In some cases they haven’t experienced this level of comfort before,” Morrison said.

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In the parking area, amenities such as the electric vehicle charging points, pet grooming facilities, bicycle storage, golf club lockers, and a car washing station make ESSENCE living unparalleled in terms of convenience.

“Lifestyles need to incorporate more than just a living space; they need areas, landscapes and buildings which are interesting and liveable. Large open living spaces provide exclusive, thoughtful design outcomes with lots of important detailing,” Morrison added.

Internally, interiors are designed to celebrate and embrace open space and are inspired by the external facade. There are modern features such as natural stone, designer tapware and lighting, and appliances such as VZUG and Liebeher.

Kervale Sales Director Michael Ryan says the vision behind theproject was to deliver the future of prestige living that is more in lin&nbsp;with local buyers’ wish lists.

“The residential amenities in ESSENCE are unlike anything Brighton has seen; they are considered and useful and will contribute to a living experience that is community-focused and will enable a different way of living in a smaller space,” Ryan said.

“The types of amenities on offer are luxuries often reserved for larger homes, meaning purchasers can downsize without compromising their lifestyle, rather they can elevate it.”

ESSENCE is currently under construction with apartments priced from $1.495 million.&nbsp;

Kervale launch luxury Brighton apartment development ESSENCE

The Canberra-based developer and builder, Morris Property Group, is not slowing down its Gold Coast apartment development pipeline.

They've just taken their pipeline to over 1,000 apartments across the Gold Coast, lodging plans for a two-tower scheme in Broadbeach, where they have a number of applications&nbsp;on the desks of the Gold Coast City Council.

The first tower along Britannia Avenue will rise 40 storeys, and the second tower along Australia Avenue will rise 27 storeys, a combined 348 apartments across both towers. Both towers will have street frontage to both Britannia&nbsp;and Australia Ave.

The recreation level on level two&nbsp;is split to offer each building its own premium, including a pool, a large amount of open sun deck area, BBQ areas, a resident’s lounge, a gym and an outdoor yoga area.

Both buildings have been designed to offer generous landscaping at ground level and on the recreational area, with a design inspired to harness the green open spaces throughout Broadbeach.

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The site is approximately 650m to the Broadbeach shopping and dining precinct along Surf Parade and approximately 350m to the beach.

Veteran developer Barry Morris said the sites had a major appeal for being located in one of Broadbeach's best areas.

"Future occupiers will enjoy the peaceful surroundings while remaining close to some of the best amenities in Broadbeach and more or less the Gold Coast," Morris says.

"We’ve been developing in the Gold Coast for over 20 years, and this project will be a significant residential project for the group. We adopted our tried and tested design principles of creating floor plans and amenities with the occupier’s front of mind and ensuring the ability to deliver a premium product.

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‘MPG’s target market is owner occupiers, upgraders, downsizers and investors. Not everyone has $3million dollars to spend and we want to ensure we always provide affordable homes for all to enjoy," Morris added.

MPG secured the amalgamated&nbsp;3,305 sqm site through local development site specialists&nbsp;GV Property Group, who listed 13-15 Australia Avenue Broadbeach for sale last year, a collective sale of 12 individual unit owners that took over three months to put together.

Nine offers from local and interstate developers were received for the site, with Morris Property Group providing the most favourable offer to secure the site.

In the following months, a further two blocks to the north - eight&nbsp;units at 16-18 Britannia and four units at 20 Britannia Avenue were amalgamated and purchased off-market.

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The site acquisition and scale for MPG is something that has not been seen before in this pocket of Broadbeach, GV Property Group director Antonio Mercuri noted.

"The site has a lot going for it - two street frontages, unobstructed views down Federation Avenue and an expansive 45m North Facing frontage to Britannia Avenue - it's very clear why MPG had significant interest in securing the site," Mercuri said.

"We are happy to be working with a strong and reputable developer who provides not only ourselves but our vendors with certainty that they can transact on the site and in addition, develop the site into the future.

Morris Property Group currently have Sandbar Burleigh Heads and Essentia Surfers Paradise in the market, with the upcoming project Crest Broadbeach set to launch in the coming months.

Veteran developer Barry Morris said the sites had a major appeal for being located in one of Broadbeach's best areas

Morris Property Group continue Gold Coast apartment pile up with two-tower Broadbeach plans

Urban regeneration is one of the key drivers in how our cities are shaped.

Urban regeneration, or an urban renewal project, turns disused&nbsp;land or an&nbsp;uninhabited building into something that will positively change to the local community, providing both&nbsp;economic and social benefits. Often, they involve the creation of new dwellings that reinvigorate an established suburb, providing a different kind of offering the suburb hasn&#39;t seen before.

Barangaroo is one of the most well known across Sydney, which has seen a stretch of 22 hectares that was once the hub of Sydney&#39;s maritime activity transformed into a world renowned destination with the country&#39;s most expensive apartments, as well as office towers,&nbsp;a string of high end restaurants, and Crown&#39;s recently signed off VIP casino.

Aras Labutis, Head of Urban Transformation at Sydney developer Coronation Property, says an urban regeneration project is not a simplistic application of density.

&quot;Urban regeneration projects typically&nbsp;consider the historical context of the site and incorporate more open space and public amenity such as food and retail offerings,&rdquo; Labutis says.

&quot;In addition to prospective buyers, the planning of these projects considers the wider community from the outset with the integration of public and recreational amenity you&rsquo;re less likely to find in single &nbsp;tower-style developments.

&quot;Urban regeneration projects are as much about creating new places for residents to live and work as they are about improving the lifestyle experience of locals and visitors.&rdquo;

Labutis notes that an urban regeneration project requires a developer to consider many different disciplines at a much larger scale - like how to provide substantial utility infrastructure to the location, site preparation&nbsp;works that often comprise of re-purposing industrial or environmentally sensitive land to suit a new mixed-use, and the economic consideration of a longer duration to deliver the final development.

Coronation Property&#39;s first urban regeneration project was the Paper Mill precinct, which was designed to unlock the Georges River foreshore and re-establish the city of Liverpool by transforming an underutilised parcel of industrial land into a vibrant residential and community destination that combined public amenity, architecture, design, and retail.

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The revered international design teams of both Woods Bagot and SJB worked on the 15 hectare project, on land which previously homed a cottage built for a convict ship captain in the 1790s. Before it became Australia&#39;s first paper mill precinct in 1868, the site was a tent hospital for soldiers and convicts. After the paper mill closed, the main building became a wool mill, before being used for the servicing of cars.

&quot;The curation of open space and retail components in an urban regeneration development are meticulously planned as there is more spatial freedom to create a lifestyle experience,&quot; Labutis added. Coronation was able to adaptively re-use The Paper Mill building, one of the only surviving early-20th-century industrial buildings in Liverpool.

&quot;The repurposed heritage mill building pays homage to its heritage through the provision of the original brickwork, a distinctive saw-toothed roof, exposed ceilings, and concrete flooring.&quot; The 1,800 sqm building now homes The Paper Mill Food, which has become one of Western Sydney&#39;s most popular food hotspots with a number of eateries within the building.

The food precinct received recognition as a finalist in the Urban Renewal category at the 2020 UDIA NSW Awards for Excellence.&nbsp;Coronation purposefully retained the asset,&nbsp;to ensure they had a stake in the future of the development.

Labutis says to get an urban regeneration project right, the developer needs to combine a balance of vision, creativity, and realism in their desire to regenerate a large urban precinct.

&quot;Developers need to have a solid technical plan and the tenacity to allow for the many different facets of the project&rsquo;s delivery. Everything from the development of the asset on the land through to the commissioning of the project needs to be considered.&rdquo;

Construction began on The Papermill Precinct&#39;s first two residential buildings, of six in total, back in 2015. The fully integrated property developer, who manage everything from site acquisition and planning through to design, construction, sales, leasing and property management, is ready to put the final touches to the project, with the looming completion&nbsp;of The George&#39;s Riverwalk, which Labutis says with a&nbsp;viewing platform&nbsp;and&nbsp;pedestrian pathway&nbsp;is comparable&nbsp;to&nbsp;the famous Bondi to Bronte walk.

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The Riverwalk currently starts at Casula Powerhouse Museum and is set to finish at Liverpool&#39;s Lighthorse Park.

Labutis said&nbsp;Liverpool and Western Sydney have long been forgotten for projects like The Paper Mill precinct, which now homes nearly 900 completed apartments.

&quot;We collaborated with the most distinguished architects and interior designers in the industry to develop and build high-quality, high-design residences, crafted especially for the diverse lifestyles of our buyers and the wider Liverpool community&rdquo;

&ldquo;We set out to deliver a heritage-inspired precinct of the highest design standards, with landscaping and amenities to not only provide a home and social spaces for residents, but also a vibrant new destination for Liverpool.&rdquo;

Coronation Property's first urban regeneration project was the Paper Mill precinct, which was designed to unlock the Georges River foreshore and re-establish the site’s importance to the city of Liverpool



The importance of urban regeneration in Sydney's west

New South Wales property developer Anson Group has filed plans to create a near 200-apartment, four-building project in Sydney's Kensington.

Anson Group, who also have a high-rise apartment tower planned for St Leonards, are behind the $103 million mini-masterplan project across&nbsp;77-103 Anzac Parade and 59A-71 Boronia Street.

The four buildings vary in height from four levels on Boronia Lane to nine levels fronting Anzac Parade and will be anchored by a supermarket and further retail lining&nbsp;a new through-site access between Anzac Parade and Boronia Street.

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The view from Anzac Parade south toward Building D. Image credit: BVN Architects

The scale, density and design of the proposal is consistent with the vision of the Randwick DCP to transform the Anzac Parade corridor, within which the site is identified as an ‘opportunity site’ adjacent the Kensington Town Centre, architecture firm BVN noted in their design statement submitted to the Randwick Council.

BVN have used brick for the striking facade for the buildings, but with one of the buildings a lighter brick colour.

The majority of the development will be two-bedrooms, with 140 (71%) the owner-occupier, first home buyer and investor friendly type of stock. There will be 33 one-bedroom apartments (17%) and 24 three-bedroom apartments (12%),

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A view east of the through-site link from Boronia Street. Image credit: BVN Architects

Due to the site's sloped topography and deep footprint, the architectural response was to design four&nbsp;duplex units along the north-west corner of Boronia Street.

The lower courtyards provide privacy and a large private open space for the bedrooms on the lower levels, while the living spaces above maintain visual connection with Boronia Street.

The integrated developer and builder TOGA are currently selling their Anzac Parade, Kensington project down the road nearer Randwick Race Course.

They've seen early success at the project, aptly named The Kensington, which will deliver&nbsp;142 apartments above a mix of commercial and retail at street level.

Turner Studio has designed the $59 million project at 137-151 Anzac Parade, having handled TOGA's popular mixed-use Marrickville precinct, Wicks Place, which is around 50 per cent sold.

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Anson Group, who also have a high-rise apartment tower planned for St Leonards, are behind the $103 million mini-masterplan project across 77-103 Anzac Parade and 59A-71 Boronia Street

First look: Anson Group plot mixed-use Kensington development

The latest apartment developments plans in the exclusive Lower North Shore suburb of Neutral Bay are a little different to what is usually lodged.

Local developer WINIM are set to transform a landmark 1905-built&nbsp;duplex at 112-114 Wycombe Road,&nbsp;near&nbsp; the Neutral Bay village.

They've had Rothelowman create&nbsp;the unique design for The Wycombe, which will be a collection of just nine apartments across three levels.

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The plans from Wycombe Road. Image credit: Rothelowman

WINIM Managing Director Justin Kuiters says, “As locals, we are committed to adding enduring value to Sydney’s Lower North Shore and passionate about creating the heritage of the future with homes that we would be proud to live in ourselves.”

“This site, which is really right in our own backyard, presents a unique opportunity for us to demonstrate our respect for the architectural character of the area,"&nbsp;Kuiters says.

“Although the existing building is itself not listed as being of heritage significance and has undergone a number of alterations over the years, it is located within the Cre​morne Conservation Area. As such, we’ve worked diligently with Rothelowman to come up with a thoughtful design solution to offer contemporary living that compliments the existing street context.”

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A render of the original and new addition of&nbsp;The Wycombe. Image credit: Rothelowman

“The proposed alterations and additions are purposefully limited primarily to the building interior and the rear of the property. Everything has been carefully considered and is extremely sympathetic in preserving the Federation characteristic elements of the original built form.”

There will be nine apartments on offer, four three-bed apartments, four four-beds, and a single two-bed. The three-bedroom apartments start from 125 sqm of internal space, and the four-bedders from 149 sqm. The top level, full floor penthouse has nearly 210 sqm of internal space, and a further 90 sqm of external terracing.

Rothelowman noted in their design statement submitted to the local council that their design seeks to emulate and respectfully retain the elements of character, before contributing to a new phase in the building's history.

It was initially a residential building when it was created over 115 years ago, before it underwent substantial renovations in the 1970s where it was converted to a convalescent home. A major renovation in the 1990s saw it become a private residence with four units. Most recently the property has been a duplex, before WINIM bought the building earlier this year.

The design response seeks to establish, respond to, and respect the existing character of the 1905-built building.

The original roofline will be reinstated, with the gable roof removed. Rothelowman said the existing character is prioritized.

"Any addition is recessive and does not seek to imitate character. An acknowledgement that any protruding element will be of a distinct difference, but complimentary to character; tying both existing and proposed design elements together," they noted.

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A render of the rear addition&nbsp;of&nbsp;The Wycombe. Image credit: Rothelowman

"A contemporary addition draws upon character cues in materiality and proportion to sit comfortably yet contrasting to the existing."

WINIM Development Manager Jessica Duce said the team undertook extensive research and community engagement before the lodgement.

“The feedback has been positive, and we have taken input from multiple consultations with neighbours and with council to achieve something that is in keeping with the residential scale and character of the area," Duce said.

WINIM Managing Director Justin Kuiters says as locals, they are committed to adding enduring value to Sydney’s Lower North Shore

WINIM to redevelop 1905 Neutral Bay building into luxury apartments

Multiplex has reached a major construction milestone on S P Setia’s Sapphire by the Gardens development, topping out&nbsp;both high-rise towers in the mixed-use precinct in Melbourne’s CBD.

Located on the corner of Exhibition and La Trobe Streets, the towers soar 232 and 220 metres above street level, designed by the renowned Fender Katsalidis in collaboration with Cox Architecture. &nbsp;

The project comprises a 62-level 5-star flagship Shangri-La Hotel, along with a 60-level residential tower, housing 325 apartments.

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S P Setia’s President and CEO, Datuk Choong Kai Wai, said the completion of Sapphire by the Gardens and the Shangri-La hotel marks the group’s fifth significant development within Melbourne.

“We are thrilled to see this iconic development come to life and stimulate thousands of local jobs during and after construction,” Wai added.

Multiplex’s Regional Managing Director, Graham Cottam, said the construction of the two towers simultaneously took exceptional planning and management to deliver.

“Especially when facing construction and engineering complexities like the iconic sky bridge, 46-storeys in the air,” he added.

The Skybridge design posed construction challenges, with Multiplex creating a temporary protection deck beneath it to enable safe working access. This deck cantilevered out from the building and sat between two large trusses.

The 500-room hotel will be joined to the residential tower via the unique Sky Lounge on Level 46, featuring a glass floor that overlooks the UNESCO world heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building and its surrounding Carlton Gardens.

With a striking façade featuring champagne gold fins, the hotel&nbsp;will also deliver the largest ballroom space in Melbourne’s CBD.

Shangri-La Melbourne will offer a variety of guestrooms, including family rooms, Horizon Club guestrooms, Premier and Presidential Suites, as well as a range of bars and restaurants with alfresco dining, expansive conference facilities, a spa, gym and wellness centre and an indoor heated pool.

The apartment tower will include an activated podium with overhanging plants over terraced podiums integrated into the façade, along with two-floors of residential amenity, including a heated infinity edge swimming pool, a gym, sauna, sky lounge, a cinema, a karaoke room, chef’s kitchen and a lounge with a fireplace.

The first residents are expected to move into the apartments by October this year, with construction of the precinct on track for completion in early 2023, while the Hotel will welcome its first guests by 2024.

Multiplex has completed several new residential projects in Melbourne in recent years, including the recent ‘wave-like’ Premier Tower, as well as the Southern Hemisphere’s highest residences with the 100-storey, Australia 108.

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The project comprises a 62-level 5-star flagship Shangri-La Hotel, along with a 60-level residential tower, housing 325 luxury apartments.



Sapphire by the Gardens tops out both high-rise towers

Rarely does a brand new apartment development come to market in Northbridge in Sydney&#39;s Lower North Shore, more well known for its harbourfront houses and original apartment blocks.

The recent launch of Haven Northbridge however has given buyers an opportunity to secure a brand new apartment in the exclusive suburb on Middle Harbour, the only brand new project on the market in Northbridge.

Developer Blanc Black have had&nbsp;architecture firm 3EM Architects work with&nbsp;interior designer Richards Stanisich&nbsp;and landscaper Dangar Barin Smith to create Haven Northbridge, a collection of just 11 apartments across the road from Shore Playing Fields.

There is a good mix of two and three-bedroom apartments, which either open to a landscaped garden courtyard or deep balconies with brick planter boxes to compliment the architecture.

3EM were inspired by the local nature surrounding the Eastern Valley Way site, in an exclusive haven within Northbridge, which inspired the name.

Blanc Black Director Luke Kim says the collaboration&nbsp;between the revered trio has resulted in simple yet sophisticated residences in Northbridge.

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Kim says most of the enquiry has come from local downsizers and empty nesters, generally already living in the Lower North Shore.

&quot;The typical scenario is that the downsizer couple have a larger, older house in the Lower North Shore and they are considering downsizing into our apartments because it allows them to stay in the area (in which they love) without compromise to the amenity and high-end living that they are accustomed to but with the added benefit of moving into brand new, boutique residences, which are nestled in a convenient location in the prestigious suburb of Northbridge,&quot; Kim says.

Kim says picking Northbridge was a no brainer. He and his family have lived in Northbridge for a number of years, so he has a deep connection with the area.

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&quot;We chose&nbsp;Northbridge for our flagship, multi-residential project for the same reason we decided to live here,&quot; Kim says.

The amenity was one of the key drivers, everything from cafes and restaurants, to some of Sydney&#39;s best schools, as well as the&nbsp;Northbridge Golf Course, Northbridge Sailing Club and Northbridge Baths.

Kim says the exclusive suburb offers a good blend of being in close proximity and an easy commute to the CBD, while also feeling like you&#39;re in nature, with the abundance of green open spaces, tree-lined streets,&nbsp;and extensive Sailors Bay and Middle Harbour views.

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The Eastern Valley Way&nbsp;site was secured last year.

Kim says he said it is rare to find a site with such serenity and amenity, but convenientialy located close to Sydney CBD, North Sydney CBD and Chatswood BD.

&quot;It is a surreal experience to be on site and surrounded by all the greenery, birds and sounds of water trickling down Sailors Bay Creek, when 5-10 mins ago you were passing the busy CBD and crossing Sydney Harbour Bridge,&quot; Kim says.&nbsp;

&quot;We immediately knew that we would be able to create and curate something beyond a typical apartment project by offering a tranquil lifestyle and experience of living amongst nature and the canopy of trees &ndash; every day.

A builder is expected to be appointed in the coming months, with construction slated for the end of 2022. Completed is expected by late 2023 or early 2024.

Blanc Black have an established track record in the commercial and industrial development space, and expect Haven Northbridge to be the first of many multi-residential projects.

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3EM were inspired by the local nature surrounding the Eastern Valley Way site, in an exclusive haven within Northbridge, which inspired the name

Blanc Black launch first apartment development, Haven Northbridge

Prospective Sunshine Coast apartment buyers will have another chance to secure an apartment by the burgeoning South East Queensland apartment developer, Mosaic Property Group.

Mosaic sold out their Sunshine Coast development L’Orient, 15 apartments around the corner from their new project on Duporth Avenue,&nbsp;just to their database last year, securing a Sunshine Coast record $7.5 million&nbsp;for the 571 sqm&nbsp;penthouse amalgamation.

Their newest plans are at 17-19 The Esplanade, where&nbsp;Bureau^proberts, who designed L’Orient,&nbsp;have again been commissioned&nbsp;to design the two striking buildings.

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There are two buildings across the amalgamated 1821 Sam site, one with 34&nbsp;apartments which will be more affordable priced, a mix of two and three-bedrooms. Next&nbsp;door will be a more luxury&nbsp;block of just seven full floor apartments.

Bureau^proberts said in the design statement submitted to the local council that the project was inspired&nbsp;by the natural coastal surrounds of Maroochydore.

“Taking cues from the sweeping headlands, both buildings compliment the other with articulated facades, soft scalloped forms and lightweight screening elements representing the coastline carved by the ocean over time,” the statement read.

the project will offer two frontages, resulting in views over the Maroochy River from The Esplanade and hinterland views from a Memorial Avenue.

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They say&nbsp;The Esplanade-facing building, which is the one per floor apartment&nbsp;building,&nbsp;is a unique architectural statement, with sculptured edges that ebb and flow across the building’s exteriors.

”Beyond aesthetics, the angled batten screens provide privacy from the neighbouring buildings whilst directing and framing occupants’ views out to the ocean and create an opportunity to allow for greenery to be incorporated into the facade.”

The higher density Memorial Ave building is presented by strong external forms, luxurious but resilient materials and a focus on generous outdoor living areas.

All apartments celebrate passive design principles, with an emphasis on cross- ventilation and sun protection, creating comfortable living spaces both inside and out.

The Cotton Tree project will also incorporate a ground floor, open-air recreation area, complete with lounges, a pool and a gym.

Mosaic have a number of projects in their pipeline, including a few in Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads, and in inner west Brisbane.

The new project will be Mosaic’s fourth in the Sunshine Coast region, having also previously developed and competed the award-winning Drift by Mosaic and Avalon by Mosaic.

The new project will be Mosaic’s fourth in the Sunshine Coast region, having also previously developed Drift by Mosaic, Avalon by Mosaic, and L’Orient

Mosaic set for luxury Cotton Tree, Sunshine Coast apartments

The national property developer Gallery Group has submitted plans for an apartment tower next door to their currently in market project, Chalk.

A few months ago Gallery Group, led by Adam Barclay, amended their plans for Chalk, reducing their massive tower from 35 levels down to 20, and changing the mix to be weighted to two-bedrooms, a stark contrast from the 250 sqm apartments offered in the original plans.

They&#39;ve not made the same mistake twice, filing plans for a tower next door also dominated by two beds.

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There will be 93 apartments, with over two thirds of the product mix two-beds. There will be 26 three-bed apartments and two four-bedroom skyhomes, as well as a ground level business centre, a gym on level 11, and a pool on level 12.

The project has been dubbed Surf Parade North by architects MAS in their planning documentation, due to its proximity to Chalk.

MAS took cues from Chalk, with the aim to create a &quot;distinctly recognisable form that integrates into the established character of the area, whilst complementing its southern neighbour.

&quot;Apartments have been designed with coastal living at the forefront of mind, with expansive living zones transitioning out to articulated balconies, offering privacy and comfort and encouraging the notion of sub-tropical Queensland living,&quot; MAS noted in their submission to the Gold Coast Council.

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&quot;The flowing façade of the north references the movement of water, whilst the articulation of the south responds directly to the buildings solar orientation and relationship with &lsquo;Surf Parade South.&rsquo;&quot;

Currently on the site is three single-storey dwellings.

There will be 93 apartments, with over two thirds of the product mix two-beds

First look exclusive: Gallery Group to create neighbour to Chalk, Surfers Paradise apartment development

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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