Rarely does a new adjective need to be created to define a project.

But such is the calibre of what the South East Queensland developer&nbsp;Spyre Group is offering at their latest Burleigh Heads apartment development, Glasshouse, the term &quot;hyper-luxe&quot; has been coined, and the boutique project of just three apartments certainly warrants the tag line.

No developer has gone as far as producing something quite as special as Glasshouse, which when completed will no doubt be the most expensive apartment project&nbsp;across the whole of the Gold Coast.

The two-level penthouse, with one of the most impressive private rooftops arguably in the country, could be the first Queensland apartment ever to&nbsp;break through the $20 million mark.

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The project, on the dress circle Goodwin Terrace in Burleigh Heads, which&nbsp;has been one of the most in demand apartment markets on the Gold Coast in the last 18 months, has been designed in collaboration with Bureau^proberts, whose brief from Spyre was simple yet impactful: &quot;Create the impossible.&quot;

&quot;This remarkable stretch of beachfront gave us astonishing design possibilities,&quot; Bureau^proberts Director Terry McQuillan said.

&quot;We knew we needed an architectural response that captured and amplified the natural qualities of this extraordinary place&mdash;something that was as distinctive and rare as the site itself. And we&rsquo;ve done that. We&rsquo;ve brought something stridently new to Burleigh Heads.&quot;

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Spyre Group Director Andrew Malouf says every element of Glasshouse is an impossible feat.

&quot;As a development firm committed to continued excellence and evolution, Glasshouse Burleigh presented Spyre Group with the opportunity to leave a permanent mark on not only the street scape of Goodwin Terrace, but to forever change boutique property development in the South East,&quot; Malouf said.

&quot;For Spyre Group, Glasshouse is the culmination of tireless years spent dedicated to the importance of place. The position of this impossible project is intrinsic in what makes it one completely beyond compare.

&quot;Three glass homes positioned perfectly on a land parcel that holds the most acclaimed beachfront status in Queensland.&quot;

Glasshouse comprises three four-bedroom apartments, targeting the high-end owner-occupier or holiday maker who doesn&#39;t want the maintenance of a grand home.

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Spyre designed the apartments with that in mind, offering around 300&nbsp;sqm of indoor and outdoor living space for the first and second level apartments, with the sprawling penthouse offering over 970 sqm of internal and external living area.

Each apartment has been designed to orientate the living spaces to the east, capturing the never-to-be-built-out views across the ocean. The entertaining starts from the kitchen, where there&#39;s the most impressive island bench, crafted out of natural materials.

Every fixture and finish has been hand selected by a leading design team focussed on the delivery of the art piece that is Glasshouse. Leading partners such as Gessi Tapware, Porcelanosa tiles, Wolf Appliances, and custom handblown lights by SOKTAS culminate to deliver the residences.

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Spyre Group Director Andrew Malouf says every element of Glasshouse is an impossible feat.

Joel Robinson

When luxury is redefined: What Spyre Group is producing at Glasshouse, Burleigh Heads apartments

The star architect turned developer Joe Adsett has his hands on first self-development project on the&nbsp;Sunshine Coast.

He&#39;s heading&nbsp;to Moffat&nbsp;Beach, just north of Caloundra, where he&#39;ll be creating Lagune, a collection of just five whole-floor apartments at 20 Queen of Colonies Parade, a stones throw from the sand.

The rare oceanfront building on 638 sqm will offer panoramic views from Moffat Beach to Point Cartwright.

Positioned above the sprawling cliffs at&nbsp;Moffat Beach, the proposed building will deliver five full-floor luxury residences, two lap pools, full height glazing, outdoor showers, and ocean views.

The sweeping arcs of the fa&ccedil;ade embrace the residences, boldly framing the views of the coastline and tastefully linking the building to its natural surroundings. Each residence hosts well-proportioned spaces, arranged to maximise cross flow, natural light, and functionality.

Each of the five&nbsp;full-floor apartments will range in size from 270 sqm and will offer four bedrooms, three&nbsp;bathrooms, two living areas,&nbsp;a central courtyard, a kitchen with a butler&#39;s pantry, two&nbsp;car spaces, and direct lift access.

The luxury residences draw inspiration from the surrounding natural elements of the coastline and local flora to create and everlasting connection between the residents, environments, and the community.

&ldquo;In architecture we&rsquo;re always seeking north in our designs and the way in which we orientate our living spaces,&rdquo; Joe Adsett said.

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&ldquo;The uniqueness of the location is all to do with the natural beauty that&rsquo;s afforded by a north-facing beach where you get these rocky outcrops, beautiful headlands and great surfing breaks&rdquo;, Adsett says.

&ldquo;We receive enquiries every week through our website, from people seeking this unique location and offering. You don&rsquo;t have to look hard to realise why it&rsquo;s so popular. &ldquo;

Adsett is no stranger to the area, or even the street,&nbsp;having been the lead architect of Honu, the&nbsp;beachfront project under construction next door&nbsp;by Holm Developments.

Adsett, who has designed some of the states most impressive homes,&nbsp;turned to apartment development a few years ago with a string of successful projects, all of which are selling out prior to completion

More recently submitted in Brisbane&#39;s <a href="/news/qld/exclusive-joe-adsett-reveals-river-arc-kangaroo-point-apartment-development">affluent Kangaroo Point is River Arc</a>, which will see 14 full-floor apartments built overlooking the Brisbane River.

Positioned above the sprawling cliffs at Moffat Beach, the proposed building will deliver five full-floor luxury residences, two lap pools, full height glazing, outdoor showers, and ocean views


First look: Joe Adsett's latest Sunshine Coast apartment development revealed

There are just five townhomes available in Filmore Terraces collection, which are already well under construction.

They will be a short walk to the completed&nbsp;Highlands Shopping Centre in the award-winning estate, which is already home to over 11,000 families.

The townhouses, which are all priced from $549,000, each have different floorplans, ranging from over 180 sqm of internal living space to over 200 sqm.

Each will have four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a garage parking space. The townhouses offered by Stockland in Highlands all have three bedrooms.

The price-pointed opportunity values the land of Filmore Terraces around $40,000 more affordable than the land is valued across the rest of Highlands Estate, which&nbsp;won the Property Council of Australia&nbsp;National Award 2015 for Best Masterplanned Community, and also won the UDIA National Award 2013 for Best Masterplanned Residential Community.

There's further growth anticipated for the area, with Stockland recently acquiring a neighbouring 12.3 hectare site which will offer enough space for another 180 houses and will see the&nbsp;Victorian government build a new primary school.

Infrastructure is already well in place, with more than 30 different schooling options across Highlands, from early education childcare to secondary schools. There's also a number of sporting facilities for&nbsp;tennis, cricket, swimming, athletics, netball, and even softball, with a number of clubs already in operation. Locals also get involved in the popular Park Run, the 5km fun run every week.

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There are just five townhomes available in Filmore Terraces collection, which are already well under construction.

Townhomes in Stockland's award-winning Craigieburn masterplan community, Highlands

Tim Gurner's multi-billion dollar development firm, GURNERTM, has secured its second Gold Coast apartment development site.

Alongside&nbsp;leading real estate financier, MaxCap Group, the duo has grabbed a 1012 sqm site at&nbsp;1929 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads, with the intention of creating a 22-level luxury tower.

The $120 million project, which will see 80 apartments created and high end amenity located on the rooftop, will be designed by Gurner's go-to architect, Warren &amp; Mahoney, who handles all of Gurner's projects both in Melbourne and on the Gold Coast.

"There is no doubt that Burleigh Heads is the hottest market in Australia right now, and it’s a place we have to be in," Tim Gurner says.

“Following on from the incredible revitalisation that Chris Vitale is bringing with the Mondrian, we want to be able to enter the market and offer buyers all the amenity on offer in the area with residences that are attainable for local buyers."

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The Burleigh Heads site will be centred around the concept of a Singaporean landscape oasis blended with elegant Japanese design, culminating in a lifestyle-led ultra-luxury precinct that also boasts GURNERTM’s signature resident amenities.

Warren and Mahoney design principal, Barrington Gohns, says the design at Burleigh Heads reflects the unique character of this thriving sub-tropical oasis – being both relaxed and refined.

“The architecture focuses on delivering private sanctuaries that reflect and meld with the coastal environment,"&nbsp;Gohns says.

“This connection to water influences the building’s façade and character. Materials have been employed to create a fresh, bright, and coastal feel, featuring natural elements of stone and timber surrounded by lush vegetation."

A development application is expected to be lodged to council in the next few months.

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GV Property Group agents Antonio Mercuri and Luke Reaby amalgamated the apartment complex last year, which consisted of seven&nbsp;individually owned apartments from local and international investors. They said the competition for the site was a fierce between local and interstate developers and received multiple offers for the site. It was one of their 30 development&nbsp;sites to developers across the Gold Coast in 2021.

"We're excited to see well renowned interstate developers see opportunities in popular pockets such as Burleigh Heads and look forward to seeing an alternative level of design and luxury to the area," Mercuri said.

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GURNERTM and MaxCap have a formidable track record of partnering together having completed over 20 transactions with an end value of ~$1.5 billion in the past decade.

MaxCap Group executive director and founder, Brae Sokolski, said&nbsp;MaxCap’s philosophy has always been to partner with only the highest calibre developers in the Australian market.

"Tim Gurner most certainly fits this bill and we are incredibly proud of our long sustained track record of success with Tim and his team,"&nbsp;Sokolski says.

"There is no doubt that Burleigh Heads is the hottest market in Australia right now, and it’s a place we have to be in," Tim Gurner says.

Gurner secures Burleigh Heads apartment development site, plans 22-level luxury tower

The Canberra-based property developer, Amalgamated Property Group, is set to become the latest interstate developer to invest in to the hot Gold Coast apartment market.

They're set to return&nbsp;to&nbsp;Broadbeach, where they've laid plans for a 33-level tower at 30 First Avenue, just 300 metres from the beach off Beach Parade.

The building will&nbsp;have 120 apartments,&nbsp;60 two-bedders, spanning a generous&nbsp;106 sqm, 30 two-bedroom plus multi-purpose room which have 147 sqm of living space, and 30 three-bedroom apartments&nbsp;which have 150&nbsp;sqm of space.

Local architecture firm DBI has designed the tower, with the building essentially split in two.

"The tower form is the intersection of two trapezoidal masses: the Western River Residences and the Eastern Ocean Residences," DBI note in their design statement submitted to the Gold Coast City Council.

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"The eastern half of the building has sweeping balconies that wrap around the north and south corners of the building.

"The large continuous balcony of the ocean residences allows their occupants to make full use of the spectacular Gold Coast climate.

"Not only does the wrap around balcony encourage an indoor / outdoor lifestyle it also provides solar protection for the units."

The apartments will sit above the three level podium, the third level of the podium homing over 700 sqm of amenity.

Outside will be a resort-style lap pool with day beds, loungers, and a deck with seating.

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Indoors will home a gym and a lounge with a dining area and kitchen space.

Currently on the 1214 sqm site is an original&nbsp;five-storey apartment block.&nbsp;

APG, led by founding director Graham Potts, has had a solid workbook&nbsp;since it was founded in 2002, having created some of Canberra's most striking residential and commercial buildings, as well as previous success in Queensland.

They developed the 30-level Sierra Grand serviced apartment tower on the Gold Coast, as well as the 28-storey Verve apartment development, and Aurora, over 400 apartments in the heart of Brisbane.

One of their most impressive Canberra development, which led APG to select DBI to design&nbsp;the Gold Coast project, is The Griffin in Parkes, which has used designs synonymous with the legendary architect Walter Burley Griffin.

Broadbeach is set to be one of the busiest apartment spots in the Gold Coast in 2022, with the likes of Raptis, QNY Group, and Turrisi Properties&nbsp;among a number of developers who will be launching projects this year.

The Melbourne-based Little Projects, and the Sydney-based Iris Residential, both currently have projects in market in the popular area.

GV Property Group's Antonio Mercuri, who sold the site off-market to APG, said there were a&nbsp;select few groups who had specific mandates for a site like this in the Broadbeach area to do an apartment&nbsp;project.&nbsp;

GV Property Group also recently amalgamated&nbsp;and sold 13-15 Australia Avenue, Broadbeach which was also purchased by Gold Coast / ACT developer, Morris Property Group.&nbsp;

APG is set to return to Broadbeach, where they've laid plans for a 33-level tower at 30 First Avenue, just 300 metres from the beach off Beach Parade.



Amalgamated Property Group return to hot Gold Coast apartment market with Broadbeach tower plans

Further development is anticipated in Castle Hill&#39;s growing Showground Station Precinct, in the Hills District west of Sydney.

The local developer will be clearing the site at&nbsp;7-23 Cadman Crescent and 18-24 Hughes Avenue and&nbsp;constructing five buildings with 255 apartments, centred around a courtyard with extensive landscaping, greenery, and a natural pool with waterfall.

MHNDU associate Amanda Stollery took the lead of the design of the Cadman Crescent project,&nbsp;noting in the design verification statement that the&nbsp;proposal seeks to provide a seamlessly integrated residential community facilitating population growth in areas of transition.

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&quot;Situated in a revitalising precinct, this proposal seeks to provide a seamlessly integrated residential community facilitating population growth in areas of transition and high density,&quot; the statement read.

Stollery said the vision was to create a place that resonates with the history of the site and reinforce the character the neighbourhood.

&quot;The concept to extend Cattai Creek into the site, along with a heavily vegetated Australian landscape, strongly influence the design.

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The central natural pool with waterfall. Image credit: MHNDU

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&quot;The buildings step along the inclined typography and are further setback at the upper levels, mitigating perceived bulk when viewed from street level.&quot;

&quot;The solidity of sandstone and red-toned brick take cues from the natural Australian landscape inherent to this site and surrounds, to embed the base layers of the building to its context.&quot;

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The central landscaped courtyard. Image credit: MHNDU

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There will be a mix of 64 one-bedroom apartments, 138 two-bedders and 53 three-bedroom apartments.&nbsp;

The 12,000 sqm site is around 650 metres south of the Showground Metro Station. Part of the plans are for retail at the foot of building D.

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The 12,000 sqm site is around 650 metres south of the Showground Metro Station. Part of the plans are for retail at the foot of building D.

Castle Hill set for $94 million apartment development in the Showground Station Precinct

The Gold Coast developer QNY Group, headed by the respected local businessman Anthony Quinn, has secured its next apartment development site.

It will be in Broadbeach where QNY Group, who is in a joint venture with Polites Property Group for the Main Beach development La Mer, has secured a 511 sqm prime corner site at 21 Broadbeach Boulevard. It cost $10.1 million, nearly $20,000 per sqm.

Located at the end of a coveted no-through road with Broadbeach Bowls Club to the west and Broadbeach Surf Lifesaving Club to the south, the site is currently occupied by a two-storey walk-up building, comprising four units.

Quinn says the site is one of the best on the Gold Coast, with the added exclusiveness of a no-through road and show-stopping 280-degree view corridors from Surfers Paradise to Coolangatta extending to the hinterland beyond.

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&ldquo;I have loved this site for as long as I can remember, as a Gold Coast local I&rsquo;ve known about this exclusive little pocket for a long time and have had ambitions to develop it,&rdquo;&nbsp;Quinn says.

&ldquo;As far as I am aware, there is no other site like it on the Gold Coast that provides no through thoroughfare, beach amenity with this prime view corridor, plus it&rsquo;s away from the hustle and bustle of Broadbeach, but within walking distance to all amenities giving you a feeling of being removed enough to enjoy the privilege of peace and quiet.&rdquo;

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Quinn says once he understood the increasingly high demand for boutique owner-occupied residences on the Gold Coast he wanted to get started on his next development project as soon as possible.

&quot;The demand for boutique owner-occupied residences on the Gold Coast is not slowing down so I intend to develop this site in line with this demand offering just one residence per floor, exceptionally high-quality amenity, with the development&#39;s design showcasing the priceless view as the focal point,&quot;&nbsp;says Quinn.

&ldquo;It is certainly an exciting time to be developing on the Gold Coast.&rdquo;

“I have loved this site for as long as I can remember, as a Gold Coast local I’ve known about this exclusive little pocket for a long time and have had ambitions to develop it,” Quinn says

Anthony Quinn's QNY Group secure Broadbeach apartment site

The national property developer Dahua Group has revealed plans for its major Waterloo precinct.

The plans for the 1.7 hectare block, formerly an industrial site&nbsp;at 903-921 Bourke Street, Waterloo, will see four new buildings constructed, focused around a central plaza with retail and parks.

Two buildings will flank Bourke Street, one being the tallest tower proposed. Described as a stepped tower with family-targeted terraces which address the park, the building will have 147 apartments across its 20 levels.

Next door will be a six-storey plaza building with 26 apartments, defined as "quirky" by Bates Smart and Richards and Spence, who worked in collaboration on the tower and the plaza.

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"The quirky 6-storey plaza building defines the heritage square, with clear reference to the industrial brick buildings of the past," the team noted in their design statement.

There will be a further two buildings facing Young Street, designed by architect Fieldwork&nbsp;in collaboration with MHNDU. They will have a combined 202&nbsp;apartments, taking the total number of apartments across the precinct to 375 apartments.

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At the foot of the two Young St buildings will have fit out tenancy's for another for cafe or restaurant tenancy.

Dahua will retain two heritage buildings in the centre of the site, the 1922 Pumping Station and the 1935 Valve House.

"The Pumphouse is a convergence of geology and water, tracks and narratives, indigenous and non-indigenous peoples and cultures across the site," the submission to the City of Sydney noted.

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"It sees the transformation of a disused water precinct into a rich, active mixed-use proposition - where water continues to play an important role in recasting the identity of the precinct.

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""At the heart of the proposal is a green oasis and oculus connection between a public ground plane, and a semi-public landscape terrace that serves the precincts residents.

"This oculus is designed to be populated on the ground plane with lively hospitality dining, and a visual connection back to the site’s heritage plaza."

There were 2020 plans submitted by Dahua which would have seen higher density towers built, with 469 apartments across four buildings.

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The plans for the 1.7 hectare block at 903-921 Bourke Street, Waterloo will see four new buildings constructed, focused around a central plaza with retail and parks.

Dahua's $220 million Waterloo apartment precinct plans

The Sydney-based developer Iris Capital has lifted the wraps on what buyers can expect from its highly anticipated $800 million Victoria &amp;&nbsp;Albert Broadbeach (V&amp;A Broadbeach) development, revealing that Broadbeach is set for a new era of relaxed sophistication with the landmark project.

V&amp;A Broadbeach, designed by award-winning Gold Coast architects DBI, brings together two individually designed towers of 56 and 40 storeys, created to complement the lifestyle and convenience of its location in the heart of Gold Coast’s cosmopolitan coastal suburb.

The project builds on the reputation of Iris Capital, led by leading Hotelier Sam Arnaout, for creating high quality integrated residential and mixed-use developments.

The east and west towers of V&amp;A Broadbeach will rise on the current site of Niecon Plaza and stretch across an entire city block from the Broadbeach Mall at Victoria Avenue to Albert Street, bringing to the market 399 apartments, extensive high-end retail and commercial offices.

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The east tower, named Albert, will be dedicated exclusively for owner-occupiers and offer prime ocean views. The west tower, Victoria,&nbsp;will provide an opportunity for those looking for a holiday home and investors to gain a foothold in the most significant development in central Broadbeach since the Oracle more than a decade ago.

Each tower will boast its own premium lobby entry and the mixed-used project will be complemented by two levels of premium offices and commercial facilities and a retail arcade, in line with the existing uses of the site.

V&amp;A Broadbeach will become the new home of high-end retail on the Gold Coast with the ground floor offering elevated ceiling heights for the luxe retail experience. The twin towers will share a subtropical recreational podium on level four, giving access for all residents to world-class amenities such as a 25-metre lap pool, a fully equipped gym, a yoga deck and a resident’s lounge. The podium will also feature a children’s area, a Zen garden, and an outdoor dining and barbecue area adorned with lush green landscape.

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Amenities in the east tower are taken to the next level with an exclusive boutique residents’ lounge and the lavish double beach shower and surfboards storages to complement the iconic beach lifestyle at Broadbeach.

V&amp;A Broadbeach offers a mix of apartments in one, two and three-bedroom configurations, while upper residences will be available in three and four-bedroom styles. Both the east and west towers will be topped by two exclusive penthouses each.

“The apartments will be located from the fifth level on both of these towers, which greatly enhances view corridors on the lower-level apartments,” DBI director Raith Anderson said.

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“While there is a diversity of apartments in our design, V&amp;A Broadbeach firmly embraces the principle of creating larger residences to deliver lifestyle amenities for residents.”

The use of full-height windows and operable panels across all the living areas maximise the ocean views and bring natural lighting to the residences.

“While this development is notably within walking distance of all that Broadbeach has to offer, from the iconic beach to acclaimed restaurants and entertainment facilities, the larger residences and ancillary resident facilities create the ultimate in residential amenity,” said Colliers’ Director Residential David Higgins.

“Everything is at your fingertips if you choose, or you can remain at home to enjoy the benefits of supreme privacy, a beautiful outlook and unparalleled amenities.”

While the Gold Coast apartment market is currently dominated by local downsizers, Higgins said V&amp;A Broadbeach also held considerable appeal for interstate buyers and investors.

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“The mature buyer has been the big demographic shift on the Gold Coast, moving to owner occupiers seeking larger, well-appointed apartments in village locations close to the beach, transport and lifestyle amenity and this sums up the positioning of V&amp;amp;A Broadbeach in the current market,” he said.

“V&amp;A has been designed and orientated for the aspirational Broadbeach family buyers from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, although there is strong interest from owners within the older existing Broadbeach apartment buildings where they predominantly holiday rent their properties.

“The west tower provides these buyers with many options, including the opportunity for strong holiday rental market income and personal use during major holiday periods for them and their families.”

The central Broadbeach location puts V&amp;A Broadbeach within walking distance of the beach, restaurants, Pacific Fair, The Star Casino, Kurrawa Surf Club and&nbsp;kids’ play areas in the adjacent parkland.

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The project builds on the reputation of Iris Capital, led by leading Hotelier Sam Arnaout, for creating high quality integrated residential and mixed-use developments

Inside the Victoria & Albert, Broadbeach apartment towers

All the talk has been about how the Gold Coast has dominated the South East Queensland apartment market since COVID triggered an exodus from the southern states.

And the fanfare around the coastal areas, with the majority of the country working from home for the last few years, has seen Queensland&#39;s capital fly quietly under the radar.

Mosaic Property Group Founder and Managing Director Brook Monahan believes&nbsp;the inner ring surrounds of Brisbane has the most potential of any market in the state, and is looking to invest even further across its development pipeline after building a solid reputation over the last 17 years across south east Queensland.

&quot;There&#39;s just not enough high quality built form for owner occupiers wanting bigger units, and world class amenity, in the five kilometre ring around Brisbane,&quot; Monahan said, suggesting there&#39;s been a chronic undersupply for that type of buyer&nbsp;since around 2018.

&quot;That issue is getting worse, not better, with the amount of people still moving to Brisbane,&quot; Monahan added.

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The Witton in Indooroopilly, which Mosaic sold out last year

Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed&nbsp;Queensland gained around 7000 people from net interstate migration over the March 2021 quarter alone.

&quot;With the amount of infrastructure being delivered across the city, not to mention international travel getting back to normal at some point this year and the pipeline of development in preparation for the 2032 Summer Olympics, there is just nowhere near enough housing stock.&quot;

The low stock is a pain point for the owner-occupier demographic, but not for investors, who Monahan says aren&#39;t quite back in full force just yet.

While Mosaic tend to cater for local owner occupiers&nbsp;in their developments, some investors who bought apartments to lease in Brisbane,&nbsp;have seen rental yields go through the roof.

&quot;If it&#39;s difficult to buy a larger apartment due to low supply, then the only option is to rent, and those who invested are benefitting from the tight supply and huge migration numbers,&quot; Monahan said.

Mosaic will be launching five projects in Brisbane across 2022,&nbsp;nine all up across South East Queensland. They&#39;ll be venturing into the Kangaroo Point and East Brisbane apartment markets&nbsp;after much success there in recent years, including the&nbsp;The Sinclair,&nbsp;which is fully sold out and due for completion mid this year.

One of their major focuses for the last eight years has been in Brisbane&#39;s inner west suburbs, which Monahan identified as a high growth area back in 2014. Last year they sold out&nbsp;The Witton in Indooroopilly, The Patterson in Toowong, and Kensington in Toowong, with all sales going&nbsp;to database buyers before hitting the open market.

The first to launch this year will also be in Toowong, which will be Mosaic&#39;s 11th project in the space of six years in the inner-west.

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The soon-to-be-launched Toowong project.

The development, designed by DKO directly behind Toowong Shopping Centre, will offer a mix of large two and three-bedroom units and luxury penthouses.

The facade is inspired by the detailing and repetition of the traditional Queenslander. The veiled podium references the nearby Regatta Hotel on the Brisbane River.

There are four&nbsp;different zones on the rooftop. There&#39;s a&nbsp;wet zone,&nbsp;including&nbsp;pool and&nbsp;wet deck,&nbsp;with views to the city and river; a dining zone,&nbsp;including&nbsp;outdoor BBQ area and shelter&nbsp;overlooking the city&nbsp;and river; a wellness zone, which is a combination of a yoga lawn and gardens; and the multiuse zone to the south west which can be utilised for co-working during office hours or a communal kitchen and dining area after hours and on the weekends.

Mosaic Property Group boss Brook Monahan believes the inner ring of Brisbane has the most potential of any market in the state.



Why the Brisbane apartment market has the most potential in Queensland: Five minutes with Mosaic's Brook Monahan

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

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

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

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

ALTA Property to deliver $200 million Queens Road apartment tower

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