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The Melbourne developer Riverlee have commenced construction at their $2 billion New Epping community in Melbourne's north.

Stage one, which was fast-tracked under the Victorian Government’s Building Victoria Recovery Taskforce, will include a mix of 151 social and affordable homes to be operated by the homelessness services provider Haven; Home, Safe, as well as the $133 million Northern Private Hospital, to be operated by Ramsay Health Care.

They will make up part of the 51 hectare New Epping, a redevelopment of the former Epping Quarry, which Riverlee bought in 2015, around 15 years after the quarry ceased its operations.

There is slated to be over 2,500 townhouses and apartments as part of the development, as well as a new health and commercial office precinct.

The stage one residences are estimated to be completed by May 2022.

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It will take between 10 to 15 years to complete the whole urban renewal project which will drive $4.7 billion in economic benefit to Victoria.

Minister for Housing and Minister for Planning Richard Wynne was in attendance at the groundbreaking ceremony around 20 kilometres north of Melbourne.

Riverlee development director David Lee says the groundbreaking milestone is significant for the community in Melbourne’s north, positioning Epping as the centre of activity in the region, following collaboration with the City of Whittlesea, state government and project partners to achieve the works. 

“Together with our project partners, local council and the state government, we are excited to be commencing Stage 1 at New Epping –a project that will play a huge role in meeting the healthcare and housing demands of this growing area," Lee says.

"The diverse mix of housing, health and commercial uses will create a vibrant culture and community with a focus on wellness and sustainability. 

“Our vision for New Epping will take urban regeneration to a new level and bring an inner-city offering to the suburbs. The site no doubt has its challenges and we thank the state government for recognising the needs of this region by fast-tracking the work under the Building Victoria Recovery Taskforce,” he says. 

"Riverlee carefully selected its project partners to ensure that New Epping would be a leader in healthcare and support services for residents, with Ramsay Health Care the largest private hospital operator in Australia and Haven; Home Safe known for its integrated approach to housing and services.

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Haven; Home Safe chair, Damien Tangey says that the Stage 1 residences area truly collaborative partnership project which will increase the supply of safe, secure, social and affordable housing in Melbourne's north.

“The Stage 1 residences area sound investment in the community and demonstrates how the private and community housing sector can work with government to deliver quality forms of housing in terms of architectural design, environmental outcomes, and internal space planning,” he says

In addition to the Stage 1 residences and the new Northern Private Hospital, the works include key supporting infrastructure including the development of the 11ha central green spine that will connect all components within New Epping.

Riverlee are developing the luxury mixed-use hotel and apartment project Seafarers in Melbourne's Docklands.

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It will take between 10 to 15 years to complete the whole urban renewal project which will drive $4.7 billion in economic benefit to Victoria.

Joel Robinson

Construction begins at Riverlee's $2 billion New Epping community 

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The luxury Camberwell apartment development Victoria &amp; Burke is slated to start its construction this month.

Figurehead Construction will begin building the development of just 16 apartments at 993 Burke Road in April, to plans drawn up by Carr Design.

Victoria &amp; Burke has a walk score of 94, located on the top of Camberwell hill on the corner of Burke and Victoria Road.

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The 7.3 Star Energy Rated apartments are priced from $1,395,000 for the two bedroom apartments and $2.25 million for the three bedroom apartments, with Carr Design working with buyers to amend plans if necessary.

The penthouses are priced between $4.5 million to $5.5 million - with two of the penthouses selling for $5.5 million each late last year which broke the suburb apartment price record.

Landscape architect Jack Merlo designed the 420 sqm garden around its centrepiece, a 200-year-old blue gum. It is being marketed as reminiscent of the locked gardens in London.

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Carr Design director Chris McCue says the site wrapping around the huge tree created a great opportunity to get a horizontality to the building form.

"It also means there is a large percentage of garden area, something that is quite rare and offers something completely unique to the project,” McCue added.

There are five ground level apartments each with their own outdoor courtyards, eight first-floor apartments with landscaped terraces looking out across Melbourne.

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Three penthouses crown the top level with never to be built out 270-degree views of the skyline. The penthouses have their own walk-in wine cellars.

Each apartment features an entertainer's kitchen at the hub, complete with a natural monolithic stone island bench, splashback and rangehood dressed in limestone. The kitchens are fitted with Gaggenau appliances and an integrated Liebherr fridge and wine fridge.

CBRE Residential are marketing the development.

 

 
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Victoria & Burke has a walk score of 94, located on the top of Camberwell hill on the corner of Burke and Victoria Road.

Construction set to begin on Camberwell's Victoria & Burke luxury apartment development

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Plans have been lodged for an eight level, 45 apartment tower in the Queensland's coastal Palm Beach.

The yet-to-be-named project at 14-18 Twenty Eighth Avenue, Palm Beach been described as "an elegant and visually interesting addition to the Palm Beach precinct" in the proposal submitted to the City of Gold Coast Council.

It is being developed by MGVS Properties, which is ran by the local Dolso family.

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The 45 apartments will be made up of primarily two bed units, with seven one bedroom apartments, 30 two beds and eight three bedders. The rooftop will feature a communal swimming pool and entertaining space.

"This project offers the opportunity to design an innovative architectural building and provide a higher density residential development in the Northern Palm Beach precinct", the proposal's executive summary read.

BDA Architecture have designed the tower which has considered its natural coastal surroundings not far from the Palm Beach sand.

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"The architecture of the proposed development is minimal and fluid, with cantilevered concrete frames and a textured and timeless material palette of white weatherboard, textured concrete, timber look screening and natural stone, creating a rich and layered coastal effect," the design statement read.

The 1,215 sqm site sold for $2.8 million in September last year. Currently on the property is a block of four apartments and a two level brick house. It was marketed as a prime development site.

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Design Intent submission

In its overall massing and composition, the external form of the project has been developed to provide both a respectful acknowledgement to neighbouring buildings; and also to take advantage of the abundant views.

The building has been carefully composed as a tower that touches the ground lightly, with architectural elements and materials that further enhance this. The design intent is to contribute positively to the image, quality and overall identity of Palm Beach, with a resolved and expressive built form and considered street frontage.

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The urban design principles of this proposal include: 
- Create an interesting and dynamic building, especially as viewed from Twenty Eighth Ave. 
• Provide comfortable pedestrian access from Twenty Eighth Ave. 
• Provide safe access to and from the site for pedestrians, motorists and service vehicles. 
• Maximise the opportunity for deep planting at street edges and for additional planting at podium level, as well as up the building. 
• Screen on-site parking areas from viewing in the public domain. 
• Maintain visual and acoustic privacy to and from neighbours. 
• Maximise the opportunity for outlook to the abundant views and the provision of sheltered outdoor recreation for residents. 
• Provide equitable access for those with impaired mobility. 
• Achieve a high standard of design, build quality and finish quality.
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BDA Architecture have designed the tower which has considered its natural coastal surroundings not far from the Palm Beach sand

Tower reveal: New apartment development lodged for Palm Beach

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Broad Construction have won the contract to deliver the $140 million development of Ferny Grove Central in Brisbane's north-west.

Broad Construction, a subsidiary of CPB Contractors and part of the ASX-listed CIMIC Group, look set to commence construction of the project, which will turn the Ferny Grove Railway Station precinct into a vibrant suburban Transit Oriented Development (TOD) with a range of residential, retail and entertainment, by May this year.

Construction of Ferny Grove Central is expected to take 28 months with completion set for late 2023.

The TOD is being developed by the Townsville-based Honeycombes, in partnership with their financier MaxCap. The project has been in the planning phase for the past seven years.

The Ferny Grove project will comprise a 12,000 sqm retail centre with a new multi-level parking facility for retail customers and commuters. There will be 82 apartments and a recreational deck for residents in the residential building known as The Fernery.

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CPB Contractors said it was pleased to be working with the Honeycombes Property Group on the landmark urban redevelopment. 
“The experience of our team means that we have the capability to provide safe and certain delivery to our clients. Broad’s inclusive procurement strategies will also provide opportunities for local workers and businesses," CPB Contractors managing director Jason Spears said.

Broad have a reputation primarily across Queensland and Western Australia for their commercial developments. In Queensland they transformed 155 Queen Street Mall and 170 Queen Street Mall in to multi-use developments, as well as the 14 storey office tower The Annex. 
Honeycombes Property Group’s managing director Peter Honeycombe has welcomed Broad Construction as a key partner in the success of Ferny Grove Central.

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“Broad Construction is the perfect partner for us to deliver Ferny Grove Central, with a depth of experience and a commitment to quality that is second to none,” Honeycombe said. 
“As a landmark project for Brisbane’s North West that will define the urban landscape for decades to come, we’re pleased to bring this vital urban renewal project to fruition in collaboration that has a proven record of project success over the past 30 years.” 
The Townsville-based Honeycombes has an extensive portfolio of developments in Queensland totalling $2 billion over the past 25 years. 
Ferny Grove Central comes off the back of the company’s award-winning $252 million redevelopment of Coorparoo Square situated along Brisbane’s CBD eastern fringe. Coorparoo Square, built on the site of Queensland’s first Myer building, featured 366 residential apartments and retail space which was delivered over three stages in partnership with Frasers Property Australia. 

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Construction of Ferny Grove Central is expected to take 28 months with completion set for late 2023

Broad Construction win $140 million mixed-use Ferny Grove Central contract

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It's been nearly two decades since the ASX-listed national developer Mirvac launched its Waverley Park masterplanned community in Melbourne's Mulgrave.

19 years later and there's just one townhouse remaining in the $785 million project in Melbourne’s South East.

Just five lake and park front homes were put up for sale in the established 80-hectare community, which has created 1,274 homes over the last 19 years.

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Four of the five townhomes were snapped up in a matter of days of the release, including one with a five bedroom floorplan option.

The sole townhouse, the last that Mirvac will sell, is a three bedroom townhouse priced from $975,000.

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Mirvac Head of Residential, Stuart Penklis said the final release is an historic milestone for the vibrant community and demonstrates Mirvac’s commitment to creating a strong legacy for future generations.

“For nearly two decades Mirvac has been dedicated to reimagining urban life at the former VFL Park. Over the years we have welcomed new residents and delivered an abundance of amenity including the refurbished Stadium as a state-of-the-art headquarters for the Hawthorn Football Club, and a local shopping hub at the base of the original Sir Kenneth Luke Stand including the renowned Goodlife Health Club and popular café, The Last Piece,” he said.

“It has been an incredible journey and we are extremely proud to be releasing the final homes within Waverley Park, continuing our vision to create a benchmark living environment and sustainable community that encourages social connectivity and an active lifestyle.”

Penklis says many of the sales of stage 14 and 15 at Waverley Park, which were secured during the COVID pandemic, were repeat purchasers within the masterplanned community.

"[Many purchasers were] keen to secure one of the few prime park and lake front homes, demonstrating ongoing market appetite for housing by quality developers in sought-after suburban locations.”

 

 
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The sole townhouse, the last that Mirvac will sell, is a three bedroom townhouse priced from $975,000

Mirvac all but sell-out Waverley Park masterplanned community after nearly two decades

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The Melbourne-based house and land developer Moremac Property Group has taken the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) award in the Environmental Excellence category for their Point Lonsdale project The Point.

Moremac was recognised for having established the most sophisticated tidally based waterway in Victoria, as well as developing a complex sustainability master plan for its residential community.

The 600 home project, which is two-thirds in to its development, offers house and land packages with blocks ranging from 350 sqm to 700 sqm and priced from $374,000, as well as a collection of townhomes. 

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Moremac purchased the land on the Bellarine Peninsula in 2013 which had been unrehabilitated after having been mined for shell grit for over four decades.

They undertook a recovery plan to breathe life back to the area and grow an estate that protected and enhanced the natural ecosystem.

This included designing a fully monitored water quality solution to protect the RAMSAR-listed Swan Bay, Lakes Cutting and Lake Victoria which effectively blended environmental conservation with urban development and delivered a solution for potential sea-level rise from climate change.

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Moremac project director Doug Vallance said that given the significant site degradation, rigid compliance frameworks and approval hurdles had to be overcome at Federal, State and Local Government level.

“We inherited an abused site with soil contamination and illegally dumped waste; parts of the site were hyper saline and the concentration of salinity was increasing," Vallance said.

“The nutrient load that was coming through from Lake Victoria was also something that needed to be managed.”

“It was a complex undertaking, one that required the team to address environmental, structural, political, and social challenges.”

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Designed in harmony with the coastal landscape, The Point residences are built along 6.2 kilometres of winding canals, engineered to be self-sustaining by the flushing tides in a single direction to maintain water quality around the waterway.

“The Point has been a one-on-one lesson on how to undertake development within a coastal environment, and in one of the most challenging spots across Australia.” 

“There is another set of culverts to be built under the Bellarine Highway, which will assist in completing the loop in the waterways so you get the full tidal flushing movement.” 

“At the moment it’s a push-pull tidal movement, rather than a full flush - there is also some culverts to be built under Fellows Road as part of the next phase of construction.” 

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Vallance says The Point has been one of Moremac’s most rewarding projects.
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Moremac undertook a recovery plan to breathe life back to the area and grow an estate that protected and enhanced the natural ecosystem



Moremac Property Group wins UDIA Award for environmental excellence for The Point in Point Lonsdale

The Brisbane City Council has just received an exciting new commercial development application, with a proposal lodged over the vacant block at 166-188 Breakfast Creek Road, Newstead, next to the Bunnings.&nbsp;⁣

The main 3,686 sqm block of land was offloaded by Bunnings in 2017 for $13,475,000. It was bought by Associated Finance Pty Ltd, whose directors Martin Ward, Sophie Moore, Keith Thornton and Denis Stark are part of the ASX-listed Eagers Automotive giant. 
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Designed by Arkhefield, the eight&nbsp;floor building features almost 19,000sqm of lettable area, a child care centre, day spa, ground floor retail tenancies and a lush rooftop terrace within the leafy, subtropical commercial scheme.

&ldquo;The intent of the development is to support the continued growth and revitalisation of the Breakfast Creek Precinct, and of the gateway to the inner city more broadly,&quot; the application from Mewing Planning Consultants read.

The proposal sits five&nbsp;commercial floors atop a striking podium, and is capped off by a heavily landscaped terrace that includes an artificial lawn space and a stage/band platform. Each commercial floor also contains river-facing balconies which are oriented to capture the views of Breakfast Creek, Newstead House and the Brisbane River.&nbsp;⁣ 
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Designed by Arcadia, they noted their intention to use a lighthouse as the basis of their landscape narrative - aiming to have the building serve as a beacon for those entering Brisbane City from the north along Kingsford Smith Drive.&nbsp;⁣ 
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The building would certainly be a nice addition on the block which has been vacant as long as I can remember, and serves as a reminder that Newstead is booming across every sector.&nbsp;

<h2>Developments in Newstead</h2>

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Mirvac have recently released their latest tower in their billion dollar Quay Waterfront Newstead development.

The latest tower, Sky Precinct, located alongside the Brisbane River, join&#39;s previously completed stages Pier, Park and Unison as part of the grander Waterfront Newstead community.

Designed by Arkhefield, the eight floor building features almost 19,000sqm of lettable area

Newstead set for new commercial centre

Riserva Cammeray, the luxury Sydney project from developer Pierce Property, has seen half of its residences&nbsp;snapped up by owner-occupiers before construction starts.

The boutique development on the lower north shore with sweeping views of Middle Harbour has been described as an ultimate&nbsp;downsizer/empty-nester opportunity.

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&ldquo;Like the fine wine which is its namesake, Riserva Cammeray will boast timeless design, as well as unparalleled quality, nestled in natural sanctuary between two premium golf courses,&rdquo;&nbsp;Mansour said.

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&ldquo;Downsizers from the Upper and Lower North Shore who are looking for a &lsquo;lifestyle&rsquo; change will be the perfect fit, he said.&quot;

Riserva Cammeray has been designed by DKO Architecture to consider its natural&nbsp;surroundings.

The three bedroom apartment prices start from $2.29 million and prices start for two bedroom apartments start from $1.6 million, although only a few two bedders remain.

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Every apartment in the five level development, located top of the crest between Carter Street and Cammeray Road, has a balcony or outdoor entertaining space.

&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve already received strong interest among existing residents in the Upper and Lower north shore wanting to downsize and be closer to the city while simultaneously enjoying the quiet and tranquillity that Cammeray as a harbourside suburb offers,&quot; Mansour added.

Riserva Cammeray has been designed by DKO Architecture to consider its natural surroundings.

Why downsizers are attracted to Cammeray's Riserva apartments

St A. in the heart of St Albans in Melbourne&#39;s north-west is the latest masterplanned townhouse community from the ASX-listed developer Cedar Woods.

There are 254 homes in the community, designed by DKO Architecture.

Urban has taken a look at five reasons why St A should be on a townhouse buyers shortlist.

<h2>The Developer</h2>

Founded in 1987 and listed on the ASX&nbsp;since 1994, Cedar Woods is currently under the direction of Nathan Blackburne, and has been creating quality homes across&nbsp;Western Australian, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia for over three decades.

Late last year their&nbsp;Clayton South project Jackson Green was named&nbsp;Australia&rsquo;s best new community development, winning &lsquo;Development of the Year &ndash; New Communities&rsquo; in The Urban Developer Awards.

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Cedar Woods diversified product mix ranges from land subdivisions in emerging residential communities, to medium and high-density apartments and townhouses in vibrant inner-city neighbourhoods and supporting retail and commercial developments.

They have a number of apartment developments currently in market in Williams Landing.

<h2>The Architect</h2>

DKO Architecture have designed the townhouses, recognising the importance of sustainability and the fragile nature of the Australian landscape.

The townhouse community&nbsp;benefits from efficient use of water and urban water renewal programs, green building principles and an ongoing commitment to environmental conservation and rehabilitation.

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DKO worked with Cedar Woods on the award-winning Jackson Green development.

The townhouses&nbsp;sit in landscaping from the award-winning landscaping firm Tract.

<h2>The Choice</h2>

Cedar Woods are offering six types of homes in the masterplanned community.

They have Argyle II, Phoenix, Jasper, Amber (below), Sapphire IV and Novo III&nbsp;which all offering differing floorplans configurations, with bedrooms ranging from two to four.

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<h2>The Location</h2>

St A is located just 16 kilometres from Melbourne CBD and is within walking distance of schools, parks, Victoria University, public transport and the vibrant local village.

A landscaped central park is proposed at St.A, which will include a children&#39;s playground, barbeque shelter and open grassed areas for residents and the local community to enjoy.

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<h2>The Price</h2>

Townhouses start from just $499,000 for the two bedroom, two and a half bathroom townhouse in the Argyle II collection (pictured main).

The high end townhouse, The Phoenix, is priced at $695,000 and that has four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms and two parking spaces.

St A. in the heart of St Albans in Melbourne's north-west is the latest masterplanned townhouse community from the ASX-listed developer Cedar Woods.

Five reasons why buyers should consider a St A townhome in Melbourne's St Albans

Residents at the boutique Essendon North apartment development Anthem will feel like they hardly have to leave the complex.

The developer Blue Earth Group, led by brothers Omran and Michael Dib, are calling it &quot;High Performance Living&quot;, offering residents access to a level of amenity rarely seen in an apartment development.

The Collingwood-based CHT Architects have designed the building, having worked with Blue Earth on a number of projects previously.

They&#39;re giving residents of the mid 200 apartment development top of the range facilities, including the gym, fitted with the latest exercise machines from the leading fitness firm Technogym.

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The gym will be accompanied by a wellness centre complete with yoga studio, spa, steam room and sauna.

There&#39;s a private dining area and kitchen which can be booked out by residents, as well as a games room and arcade and a co-working lounge.

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Blue Earth have catered for the golfer. The closest golf club is six kilometres away at Riverside Golf Club, so Anthem is kitted out with its own golf simulator.

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The amenities will sit across Anthem&#39;s three low-rise buildings comprising six storeys each.

The landscaped grounds will feature a central garden, a green house garden and a retreat garden.

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Prices at Anthem start from $439,000 for a one bedroom apartment, $555,000 for two bedroom apartments and $819,000 for three bedders.

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The Collingwood-based CHT Architects have designed the building, having worked with Blue Earth on a number of projects previously

Why would you leave? Anthem at Essendon residents treated to High Performance Living

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/smith-by-valli-collingwood-224-228-smith-street-collingwood-vic-3066">Smith Collingwood</a> is a new boutique apartment development bringing a refined, design-led approach to one of Melbourne’s most established inner-city neighbourhoods.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/pandolfini-architects">Pandolfini Architects</a> with interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/lisa-buxton-interiors">Lisa Buxton</a>, Smith by Valli sits on iconic Smith Street and comprises just 22 residences tailored toward owner-occupiers seeking a more considered style of apartment living.

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The design of Smith focuses on a north-facing orientation across all residences, a relatively uncommon feature in dense inner-Melbourne settings. Each apartment has been planned to maximise natural light and outlook, alongside a material palette defined by warm tones, custom joinery, and a full suite of Gaggenau appliances.

The development comprises a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, with pricing currently ranging from just under $1 million to around $4.85 million for the premium penthouse-level residences, reflecting growing demand for luxury owner-occupier product in Melbourne’s inner urban market.

Residents will also have access to a private rooftop garden designed as an elevated retreat above the city, &nbsp;featuring curated landscaping, veggie boxes, intimate seating areas and spaces for relaxed gatherings. Sustainability has also been integrated into the project through a 7-star energy rating and two secure bicycle facilities for every residence.

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Smith by Valli sits in the heart of one of Melbourne’s most established retail and hospitality strips, within walking distance of venues such as Falco Bakery, Carnation Canteen and Alimentari, alongside parks and everyday services. With a Walk Score of 99, the location reinforces the project’s positioning toward buyers prioritising walkability and access over car dependency.

With only a limited number of residences, Smith reflects growing demand for smaller, highly curated apartment developments that prioritise design quality, liveability, and connection to neighbourhood character.

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Smith by Valli delivers a refined collection of luxury residences to Melbourne’s inner north

<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;

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