OSK Property, the team behind the $3 billion Southbank precinct Melbourne Square, has unveiled Melbourne’s newest large-scale illuminated landmark, an eye-catching public artwork by nationally renowned artist Troy Emery, titled Guardian Lion.

Designed and created by the local Melbourne artist, the large-scale artwork – which features bright colours, LED lighting and a distinctive silhouette – now stands as a bold addition to Melbourne’s cityscape, joining the ranks of cultural icons like Richmond’s ‘Skipping Girl Vinegar Sign’ and the iconic Hosier Lane.

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Inspired by Melbourne’s dynamic arts culture, alongside Victoria’s ‘Grampians big cat’ folklore, the artwork refers to a mythical big cat that roamed the Grampian Mountain ranges with sightings dating back over a century.

Emery said Guardian Lion signifies his first permanent public installation in his hometown.

"It’s an honour to contribute to Melbourne’s ever-growing library of public art," Emery said.

"I hope this colourful art wall becomes a beloved city landmark, acting as a guardian to the city and standing as a welcome protector to visitors and residents alike.”

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City of Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece said the Guardian Lion is Melbourne’s most important neon sign since the Skipping Girl and it’s going to become a landmark for the city.

"It’s a brilliant addition to the thriving and evolving public art scene in Melbourne – solidifying our position as Australia’s leading art city.”

Measuring over 15m high and nearly 19m wide, Guardian Lion’s laser-cut aluminium structure is adorned with LED flex lighting to be lit-up at night. Its location on the southern podium wall of Melbourne Square’s residential towers will ensure it is an unmissable sight for those entering Melbourne via the Westgate Freeway or passing through Southbank and South Melbourne.

Guardian Lion’s unveiling is underpinned by OSK Property’s commitment to the local Southbank community. Alongside its residential apartments, Melbourne Square offers retail stores, hospitality dining options, cafés, and expansive green public spaces such as parks, basketball courts, and more.

OSK Property Australia CEO, Chong Boon Woon, said the team are&nbsp;deeply inspired by the power of public art to connect spaces and communities.

"Guardian Lion is a testament to our vision of making Melbourne Square a cultural and social hub for Southbank. This symbol of Melbourne’s creative and inclusive spirit is our contribution and one that we hope continues to thrive for many years to come”.

Guardian Lion will be open to the public as a must-see destination and will be visible 24/7 with neon-LED lighting turned on each night.

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Joel Robinson

OSK Property light up Melbourne Square with new Guardian Lion artwork

Residents at Lendlease’s world-class One Sydney Harbour waterfront development in Barangaroo will soon have access to an exclusive luxury car share service offering electric Porsche vehicles.

<a href="/developers/lendlease-development">Lendlease</a> has partnered with transportation solutions provider, Outbound, to launch Porsche’s new fleet of electric vehicles, including the Macan and Taycan, available for residents of the building to hire.&nbsp;

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Residents will be able to reserve, pay and access support through the Outbound app, and even lock, unlock and drive the vehicles through their phones.&nbsp;

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The new car share service enhances the already exceptional amenities at <a href="/new-apartments/one-sydney-harbour-6-watermans-quay-barangaroo">One Sydney Harbour</a>, which include a 24-hour concierge service, state-of-the-art wellness facilities, indoor and outdoor pools, a private dining room, wine gallery, and residents’ lounge. &nbsp;

This is the second collaboration between Lendlease and Outbound, with the transportation solutions provider offering Tesla EV hire for tenants in nearby commercial building, Salesforce Tower, since 2023.&nbsp;

Located in the heart of Barangaroo, One Sydney Harbour is a landmark residential development by Lendlease, designed by world-renowned architect Renzo Piano. The development consists of three towers.

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One Sydney Harbour is now 95 per cent sold, with more than $4 billion in sales across the three towers.

Prices start at $1.68 million for a one-bedroom apartment, $3 million for a two-bedroom, and $5.3 million for a three-bedroom apartment. Most residences have settled across all three towers, and residents have moved in.&nbsp;

Annamese, Haven Coffee and Anita Gelato have opened in the precinct, with more food and beverage and service retailers to come later this year.

Stuart Mendel, Lendlease Executive Director Development NSW/ACT, said surpassing $4 billion in sales is testament to the high calibre of One Sydney Harbour’s residential offering. &nbsp;

“Our commitment to creating luxury experiences for our customers is clear through the range of exclusive amenities, like the Porsche EV car share program,"&nbsp;Mendel said.

“Whether it’s driving a Porsche Macan or Taycan or the easy access to the new Barangaroo metro &nbsp;station, One Sydney Harbour offers the ultimate convenience and connection.”&nbsp;

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New electric Porsche car share at One Sydney Harbour

Summary:

<ul>
	<li>New Brisbane Stadium, new National Aquatic Centre, major expansion of Queensland&nbsp;Tennis&nbsp;Centre and a dedicated Para-sport facility just some of the legacy infrastructure for Brisbane.</li>
	<li>The Gabba to be used for cricket in 2032, before being transformed as a vibrant new entertainment and housing precinct, as a lasting legacy of the Games.</li>
	<li>Brisbane Arena Priority Area to be moved to the vacant GoPrint site in Woolloongabba, and delivered by the private sector.</li>
	<li>2032 Delivery Plan sets the plan, now attention turns to delivering it.</li>
</ul>

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The heart of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be delivered at Victoria Park, with a new world-class Brisbane Stadium to be built as part of a thriving central Games precinct spanning Spring Hill, Bowen Hills and Victoria Park.

The new 63,000 -seat stadium was announced by the Queensland Government as part of the&nbsp;2032 Delivery Plan. The venue will also be where future Brisbane Lions, the Brisbane Heat and the Queensland Bulls teams call home.

Delivering 2032 and Beyond&nbsp;is the outcome of a 100 Day Review, stakeholder consultation and community input, and sets the plan for the Games, which Queensland will now get on with delivering.

Under the Plan, a new National Aquatic&nbsp;Centre will be delivered at the site of the Centenary Pool in Spring Hill, catering to swimming, diving, water polo and artistic swimming.

A major upgrade of the Queensland Tennis&nbsp;Centre will include a new 3000-seat show court arena and 12 new match courts which, in addition to Pat Rafter Arena, will open the doors to even more tournaments for Brisbane.

The Main Arena at the RNA Showgrounds will be upgraded with a 20,000 seat outdoor arena, to give the Queensland&nbsp;Ekka an even brighter future. &nbsp;

The main Athlete Village will also be built at the Bowen Hills precinct, within walking distance of the Brisbane Stadium.

While a Brisbane Arena is no longer required for the Games, the Queensland Government has taken steps today to allow Brisbane Live to be delivered by the private sector, providing the opportunity for the Federal Government’s contribution to be directed toward other essential Games infrastructure.

The Government will move the Brisbane Arena priority site to the vacant&nbsp;GoPrint site in Woolloongabba, paving the way for a permanent legacy in addition to a new housing and entertainment precinct over the Gabba when it is taken down.

This move will secure the future of the East Brisbane State School, ensuring it is not relocated. &nbsp;

Greater Brisbane will benefit from new and upgraded Games infrastructure, including:

<ul>
	<li>New&nbsp;Brisbane Stadium&nbsp;to be delivered at Victoria Park.</li>
	<li>New&nbsp;National Aquatic Centre&nbsp;to be delivered at the site of Centenary Pool in Spring Hill.</li>
	<li>Expanded&nbsp;Queensland Tennis Centre&nbsp;to include a new permanent 3000-seat showcourt and 12 new match courts.</li>
	<li>Transformed&nbsp;RNA Showgrounds&nbsp;with an upgraded Main Arena and Athlete Village, which will be converted to permanent housing after the Games.</li>
	<li>Upgraded&nbsp;Chandler Sport Precinct&nbsp;to include a dedicated Para-sport Facility.</li>
	<li>New&nbsp;Redland Whitewater Centre&nbsp;will be delivered within the future Birkdale Community Precinct.</li>
	<li>Brisbane International Shooting Centre&nbsp;upgraded to increase capacity of the indoor range.</li>
	<li>Logan and Moreton Indoor Sports Centres&nbsp;built to address the growing demand for indoor courts in some of the fastest growing areas of Queensland.</li>
</ul>

Premier David&nbsp;Crisafulli said the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games would be an event Queenslanders could be proud of.

“Brisbane will be&nbsp;centre stage for the greatest show on earth and the benefits will last for decades after the Closing Ceremony,” Premier Crisafulli said.

“With major new venues and upgraded sports facilities, greater Brisbane will have high-performance venues attracting world events beyond 2032.

“A new stadium will allow Queensland to attract sporting and music events and be the new home for&nbsp;AFL and Cricket.

“Delivering 2032 and Beyond&nbsp;is a&nbsp;gamechanger for our State and with this plan we will deliver a Games all Queenslanders can be proud of.”

The new 63,000-seat stadium was announced by the Queensland Government as part of the 2032 Delivery Plan. The venue will also be where future Brisbane Lions, the Brisbane Heat and the Queensland Bulls teams call home.



Let the Games begin: QLD Government reveals 2032 Brisbane Summer Olympic Games plans

<a href="/new-apartments/scotch-hill-gardens-hawthorn-147-robinson-road-hawthorn-vic-3122">Scotch Hill Gardens</a> is a new lifestyle precinct by <a href="/developers/hamton">Hamton Property Group</a>, renewing an underutilised site on Auburn Road, Hawthorn, in Melbourne’s affluent east.

The six-building elevated living precinct resides on a former University of Melbourne campus site in the Scotch Hill catchment area. Located adjacent to the green spine of fields and parklands along Gardiners Creek trail, the site’s hilly aspect benefits from views to established tree canopies, lush gardens, and the city skyline.

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<a href="/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a> is behind the masterplanning, architecture, and interior design, while <a href="/landscape-architect/tract-landscape-architects">Tract</a> is responsible for the landscape design, which will make up 40 percent of the site. Standing between four and eight levels high, the residential pavilions are interspersed within 4,000 meters of public gardens, with landscaping subtly defining boundaries between public and private zones.&nbsp;

Drawing inspiration from nature, the masterplan has been inspired by the organisation of lily pads on a pond – organic formations, discrete but interconnected, sitting lightly in within their context. Employing the principles of the “nature-based cities” guidelines, the site benefits from integrated nature, amenity, wellness and community.

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Woods Bagot Director Peter Miglis says the precinct’s formal and material language is inspired by <a href="/developments/hawthorn-vic-3122">Hawthorn</a>’s established residential vernacular, invoking the charm of local character homes with a unique, contemporary inflection.

“The architecture needed to take from the DNA of the surrounding residential homes and translate that to a multi-residential scale,” says Miglis.

“Referencing the authenticity, grandeur and heritage of the Hawthorn home, the architecture should feel familiar, yet elevated, fostering a natural sense of belonging within the neighbourhood.”

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As one of Melbourne’s oldest and grandest suburbs, Hawthorn remains a beautifully preserved example of the city’s evolution through the Victorian, Federation and Edwardian periods. Each residential pavilion takes on a unique identity from a composition of varied materials, with some buildings reinterpreting the local Victorian or Edwardian details from rhythmic brickwork to opportune archway moments, others paying homage to the Federation arts-and-crafts homes of the area.

“The Woodburn draws inspiration from the verandahs of the Victorian home ubiquitous in the Hawthorn area,” says Miglis. “The use of vertical columns and fine filigree detailing evokes a classic staple of Victorian Australian design.”

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The Tate building, meanwhile, includes a strong brick masonry element, incorporating archway motifs and apertures characteristic of the Edwardian era.

Finally, The Ingleburn’s strong geometric order takes its reference from the Federation arts and crafts style with brick detailing and heavy geometry.

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Woods Bagot interior design leader Cara Gabriel says a cohesive language has been developed between architecture and interiors, incorporating tactile, textured and subdued tones that complement the natural landscape.

“We wanted the apartments to have a sense of quiet luxury, to allow the residents to look outside and appreciate the nature they’re surrounded by,” says Gabriel.

“From an interiors perspective, it’s all about these framed views and their relationship to the outdoors that defines this project.”

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Each residence features authentic materials, generous proportions, and a return-to-craft approach, using Victorian and Tasmanian-based makers, from lighting designers to metalworkers and joiners.

“It was important to use a palette that exuded a sense of timelessness over trends,” adds Gabriel. “Colour and texture are expressed through the characteristics of the material itself, such as oak or walnut grain and veined natural stone, rather than an applied texture—it’s an honest materiality approach.”

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Belying its generous outlook, the precinct will appear recessive within its native context, consciously contrived to minimise bulk at street interface. Surrounded by a vegetated veil of established trees, the development will be sequestered from street view, adding to a sense of privacy and belonging.

With landscape architecture by Tract, the design team will retain 77 existing mature trees onsite during the development process, planting an additional 151 trees to create a verdant city sanctuary.

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Architects are also retaining and reviving the Serpentine Garden – a meandering brick pathway and molded garden designed by landscape architect Paul Thompson in 1976. In consultation with the original designer, Woods Bagot will celebrate the curvilinear geometry, creating a source of variation and intrigue in the journey into the heart of the site. &nbsp;

Scotch Hill Gardens is the first proposed carbon-neutral development for the City of Boroondara.

Catering to growing families and downsizers alike, the project will address the shortfall of housing supply in the Hawthorn area.

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How Woods Bagot and Tract created Scotch Hill Gardens, Hawthorn's new nature-driven community

<a href="/developments/murrumbeena-vic-3163">Murrumbeena</a>, in Melbourne's southeast, is known for its wide, leafy streets, lined with Federation-era homes.

Hughesdale Village serves as the heart of both Murrumbeena and Hughesdale, with an array of shops, cafes, and Hughesdale Station.

What has been missing in the area is a new apartment development, which is what prompted joint venture partners&nbsp;Progressio and&nbsp;<a href="/developers/damgar-group">Damgar Property Group</a> to explore the opportunities available as close as possible to the village.

They secured a prime site at 50 Rosella Street, on the corner of Poath Road, just a stone's throw from the station and the Hellenic Depot, the popular Greek restaurant and bar. They commissioned Cera Stribley to design&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/rosella-murrumbeena-50-rosella-street-murrumbeena-vic-3163">Rosella</a>,&nbsp;70 one, two and three-bedroom apartments when completed later this year.

Cera Stribley was inspired by the adjacent Hughesdale Station when designing Rosella. The seven-level building&nbsp;features a façade of rough-cast concrete, dark terrazzo, and warm copper accents, reflecting the architectural character of the Hughesdale Station underpasses.&nbsp;

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Each apartment has been designed to maximise natural light and livability, featuring large balconies and terraces that provide excellent outdoor entertaining space

Inside, the apartments start at over 60 sqm for the one-bedroom units. Every apartment comes with at least one car space and is equipped with integrated Miele appliances and stone benchtops in the kitchens.

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Rosella residents will be spoiled for choice with Murrumbeena Village just moments away, along with six new retail tenancies on the ground level. These are expected to include a variety of restaurants, cafes, and wine bars.

The location is exceptionally well-connected, with Rosella residents just 20 minutes from the CBD by train, direct from Hughesdale Station.

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Murrumbeena Park and its playground, as well as a variety of dining options like Murrumbeena Wine Bar, are all within a 10-minute walk.

Chadstone Shopping Centre, the largest indoor shopping centre in Australia, is just one kilometre up Poath Road. Known as 'Chaddy', the retail precinct boasts over 550 stores, around 100 restaurants and cafes, a fresh food market, and a full entertainment quarter featuring escape rooms, dodgems, mini-golf, a cinema, and bowling.

Rosella is progressing well with construction and is expected to be completed before the end of the year.

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Rosella residents will be spoiled for choice with Murrumbeena Village just moments away, along with six new retail tenancies on the ground level

Rosella's prime location in Hughesdale Village

The first stage of <a href="/new-apartments/willoughby-grounds-5-walter-street-willoughby">Willoughby Grounds</a>, the Lower North Shore development by joint venture partners First Quadrant Properties and Qualtias, is approaching completion.

Two of the five buildings that make up the mini masterplan will welcome residents in the coming months. The majority of purchasers of the one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments have been families and downsizers, given the large floorplans on offer.

A key attraction for families is the dedicated children’s playground within the common area, fostering a community atmosphere where neighbours can connect while children have a safe space to play.

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“When designing Willoughby Grounds, we wanted to create a place that enhances both liveability and community,” says Adam Reeves, Director of Sales and Marketing at <a href="/developers/first-quadrant-properties">First Quadrant Properties</a>.

“The inclusion of larger residences and shared green spaces makes this an attractive option for families who want the best of both worlds – more space and an outstanding location.”

Comprising five distinct buildings, each with its own architectural identity, Willoughby Grounds draws inspiration from the area’s industrial past. The first stage, featuring apartments in the Halstrom and Fleming buildings, reflects <a href="/developments/willoughby-nsw-2068">Willoughby</a>’s 19th-century tanneries, a nod to the suburb’s rich heritage.&nbsp;

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“People want to feel connected to their community, and this development is designed to foster that sense of belonging,”&nbsp; Reeves added.

“Unlike high-rise developments, Willoughby Grounds offers a more intimate living experience, with most apartments designed to maximise natural light and ventilation.”

The project’s location provides easy access to local parks, gyms, cafes, and shopping precincts, including High Street Shopping Village, Northbridge Plaza, and Crows Nest Village. It is also well connected to transport links, with the Metro Train Station and city bus services nearby.

“The kids’ playground and the spacious layouts will be a real drawcard for families looking for an alternative to standalone homes in the area,” says Tim Abbott, Director of Projects and Developments at Ray White.

“With so many amenities nearby and lower strata fees, Willoughby Grounds offers both practicality and lifestyle benefits.”

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Designed by Mo Chehelbani from <a href="/architects/architecture-urbaneia">Architecture Urbaneia</a>, with interiors by acclaimed architects and interior designers DKO, the residences integrate multi-layered architecture with lush green spaces. The use of face brickwork, metal cladding, and concrete framing harmonises with the landscape, enhanced by jacaranda trees that are synonymous with the lower North Shore.

The project is being constructed by DASCO, one of the highest-rated builders in NSW with a 4.5 Gold Star iCIRT Rating.

The second stage, comprising the Lawson’ and Walter buildings, will be completed in late 2025. Registrations of interest for the two new buildings are now being taken.

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The project is being constructed by DASCO, one of the highest-rated builders in NSW with a 4.5 Gold Star iCIRT Rating

Willoughby Grounds first stage approaches completion

Respected local builder-developer, <a href="/developers/gwh">GWH</a>, is offering grand-scale living in every aspect at its under-construction <a href="/developments/newcastle-west-nsw-2302">Newcastle West</a> apartment development, <a href="/new-apartments/one-apartments-newcastle-west-1-national-park-street-newcastle-west">One Apartments</a>.

Upon completion later this year, ONE Apartments will not only become the tallest tower in Newcastle at nearly 80-metres high, but will offer some of the largest floorplans ever seen in the rapidly growing city.

The 193 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, spread across two 22 and 19-level towers, are, on average, around 20 percent larger than what is typically available in both the new development and established apartment sectors in the Newcastle region.

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GWH Build is well advanced in the construction of the development, over half-way up each building which protrude from a shared four-level podium that will host a range of commercial and retail tenancies.

<a href="/architects/marchese-partners">Marchese Partners</a>&nbsp;have collaborated with <a href="/architects/ckds-architecture">CKDS</a>&nbsp;on the design of <a href="/new-apartments/one-apartments-newcastle-west-1-national-park-street-newcastle-west">ONE Apartments</a>, creating a floorplate as part of the striking, pointed design that both creates large floorplans as well as a balconies off the living areas and bedrooms that offer extended views over Newcastle.

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Due to the height of the tower, and its strategic position on National Park Street, ensures the majority of the apartments, even at the lower levels, will offer strong viewlines.

Each apartment will feature interiors with SMEG appliances, soft-touch cabinetry, and premium tapware.

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The highest views are captured from the rooftop entertainment areas. The Scenic Lounge, atop the 22-level south tower,&nbsp;and the Harbourview Lounge, crowning the north towers 19th level, will each offer panoramic outlooks across the city and coastline.

As well as the rooftops, residents will have private access to a heated outdoor swimming pool, state-of-the-art gym with steam room, a fully furnished, surround-sound UHD cinema, and several pocket parks, from small courtyards for yoga and meditation to pergolas set in extensive landscaping.

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Newcastle has seen relatively little high-density development compared to the likes of its closest major regions, like Sydney and the Central Coast. GWH is central to the increasing what is a fairly limited supply of new apartments in Newcastle. The limited availability of suitable sites and a small pool of builders capable of delivering large-scale projects have constrained the market.&nbsp;

GWH, which has been shaping Newcastle’s built environment since 1995, is one of the few developers with the expertise and resources to undertake a project of this magnitude.

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The location of ONE Apartments will place residents within walking distance of Darby Street’s dining precinct, the Civic Theatre, Marketown Shopping Centre, and the Newcastle Interchange, ensuring seamless connectivity for residents.

Buyers are expecting to move into ONE Apartments in early 2026.

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The 193 apartments, spread across two 22 and 19-level towers, are, on average, around 20 percent larger than what is typically available in both the new development and established apartment sectors in the Newcastle region.



The grand proportions of Newcastle's newest apartment development

As their luxury Drift Residences in <a href="/developments/main-beach-qld-4217">Main Beach</a> nears completion, Dean Gallagher's GDI Group is already setting its sights on its next project.

They're not straying too far, in fact just 600m from Drift, where they're planning an even more high-end project with just 10 apartments across a 23-level building at <a href="/new-apartments/15-cunningham-avenue-main-beach">15 Cunningham Avenue, Main Beac</a>h.

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The lower level will include three-bedroom apartments, along with a multi-purpose room. The upper level will offer an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area, a butler's pantry, and a media room. Each apartment will have a north-facing balcony, with the building oriented to the north.

Level one will house a wellness center, complete with a gym, sauna, and ice bath. Above, there will be a pool and recreation deck, also facing north. A four-level basement will provide 29 resident parking spaces.

The new tower will replace an old three-level brick walk-up.

In their design statement, <a href="/architects/bureauproberts">Bureau Proberts</a> highlighted that 15 Cunningham Avenue acknowledges a suburb in transition.

"A place where Queensland coastal living has thrived for a century, Main Beach has been at the forefront of Gold Coast growth, evolving from humble holiday homes to high-rise apartments. Today, Main Beach continues to embrace contemporary influences, with carefully planned multi-residential developments seeking infill sites to increase density while preserving the area’s local character and charm."

Bureau Proberts further noted that 15 Cunningham Avenue aims to introduce something fresh to Main Beach’s well-established coastal density.

"The building’s glass envelope reflects Queensland’s vernacular, offering transparency where maximum exposure is needed, and shelter where refuge is desired. In doing so, it embodies the ‘evolving’ Gold Coast—acknowledging its place and neighborhood context, while still establishing a distinctive presence within the skyline of this iconic location." 
 
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The tower will sit next door to&nbsp;<a href="/buildings/the-monaco-main-beach-2-4-macarthur-parade-main-beach">The Monaco</a>, which sold out during the pandemic with an average sale price of $4.6 million. There have been resales in the building since its 2024 completion north of $8 million.

GDI will no doubt be looking to handle the build themselves, having brought construction inhouse for <a href="/new-apartments/drift-residences-16-18-hughes-avenue-main-beach">Drift Residences</a>&nbsp;after the collapse of GCB Constructions.

At the time Gallagher said GDI had assembled a top-tier line-up with a proven track record in the industry to deliver the rest of the building.

"It's a formidable team," Gallagher says.

Drift Residences, nearing completion, will comprise 46 apartments across 31 levels at 16-18 Hughes Avenue, Main Beach. GDI just set a record at Drift, selling a full-floor apartment for $11,995,000, a record for a non-penthouse sale in Main Beach.

GDI will no doubt be looking to handle the build themselves, having brought construction inhouse for Drift Residences after the collapse of GCB Constructions.

First look: GDI Group plot two-level apartments in Main Beach

Summary:

<ul>
	<li>Corner House by DeMartini Fletcher brings 88&nbsp;apartments to Brisbane’s evolving Stones Corner</li>
	<li>Designed with Ellivo Architects, the development incorporates an existing brick building and communal spaces</li>
	<li>A rooftop retreat with a pool, spa, sauna, ice bath, yoga lawn, gym and skyline views&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Well-connected location near Woolloongabba, Brisbane CBD, Hanlon Park, and major transport links</li>
</ul>

<hr />
New apartment launches in Brisbane have been few and far between in recent years. It is always noteworthy when a new project hits the market to meet the overwhelming demand for apartments in the Queensland capital.

Local developer&nbsp;<a href="/developers/demartini-fletcher-property">DeMartini Fletcher</a>&nbsp;has just launched&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/corner-house-stones-corner-18-stoneham-street-stones-corner">Corner House</a>, 88 one, two and three-bedroom apartments in Stones Corner, one of Brisbane’s increasingly evolving inner-city precincts.&nbsp;

DeMartini Fletcher has collaborated with <a href="/architects/ellivo-architects">Ellivo Architects</a> on the design which aims to honour the heritage of the localicty while bringing in a contemporary twist.

Situated at the intersection of Montague and Stoneham Streets, Corner House&nbsp;incorporates the existing brick corner building into its design, activating the street level with communal spaces for residents and the wider community.

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The apartment mix includes one, two, and three-bedroom residences, as well as options with a multi-purpose room.

Each home is designed for spacious living, with open-plan interiors, entertainer’s kitchens, and ample storage.&nbsp;

Living spaces and bedrooms have been positioned to maximise natural light and ventilation, with wraparound balconies extending outdoor space while incorporating green screening for privacy.

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Residents will have access to a rooftop retreat designed as a lifestyle-focused extension of their homes. The roof will feature a&nbsp;resort-style pool, spa, sauna, ice bath, gym, yoga lawn, residents’ herb garden, and barbecue facilities, all with sweeping views of Brisbane’s skyline.

Corner House will integrate sustainability principles, with a focus on climate-responsive design and urban greenery.

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Until 2017, <a href="/developments/stones-corner-qld-4120" target="">Stones Corner</a> was designated as a 'precinct' within the suburb of Greenslopes. Now Stones Corner is one of Brisbane's most rapidly transforming areas.&nbsp;

Since the announcement of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, developers have eagerly seized the opportunity to be part of the area's transformation. In addition to several new apartment developments, Stones Corner Village is set for a complete revitalisation, bringing a vibrant new retail and dining precinct just off Hanlon Park.

Hanlon Park itself has undergone significant upgrades in recent years, earning the title of Best Park in Australia at the 2023 National Landscape Architecture Awards. The park features walking trails, beautifully landscaped gardens, and children's playgrounds.

Stones Corner also boasts excellent connections to Brisbane's central areas, with all major modes of public transport—including trains, buses, and the metro—providing easy access to the city.

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DeMartini Fletcher launches Corner House apartments in Stones Corner

The ever-growing&nbsp;<a href="/developments/palm-beach-qld-4221">Palm Beach</a>, one of the most in demand suburbs on the Gold Coast for new developments, is set for some more, much needed, apartment supply.

Glen Williams and Nick Parrs'&nbsp;<a href="/developers/bpg-developments">BPG Developments</a> is planning a 14-level tower on a <a href="/new-apartments/1055-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach">double-block on the Gold Coast Highway</a>,&nbsp;but will create the entry from Jefferson Lane, facing the beach.

It's a return to Palm Beach for the builder-developer who completed&nbsp;Sable on Palm Beach in 2019, just 200m away.

"We only want to develop in places we would like to live," Williams told Urban.

"I've been a part of the Currumbin Surf Club for the last two decades. We love the southern end of the Gold Coast and are looking forward to bringing more apartments to the area."

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Plus Architecture says the design of the new tower draws inspiration from Queensland's coastal vernacular, utilising materials such as glazing, concrete panels with rebated shadow lines, textured render, and aluminium fins.&nbsp;

71 two and three-bedroom residences have been proposed, a mix of 42 two-bedroom apartments and 29 three-bedroom dwellings, three of which are two-level townhouses.

The 109 car spaces are spread across two basement levels and ground-level parking.

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The resident amenity will front Jefferson Lane on the ground level and will comprise a pool, pool deck, separate barbecue and alfresco area, and a wellness space with a gym, yoga deck, hot and cold plunge, and a sauna and steam room.

The project is located next door to 2021-completed Village Palm Beach and Gordon Corp's soon-to-be-launched Jefferson Lane project. That will offer 47 two and three-bedroom apartments across a nine-level building. It's also near Sherpa's Flourish on Sixth Avenue project which recently started construction with LPS Group.

BPG completed The Chaussy in Lutwyche in 2022 and recently welcomed buyers to their Scarborough development, The Oscar, where there are just a handful of apartments left for sale.&nbsp;

First look: BPG Developments returns to Palm Beach new apartment market

Developers and apartment buyers have a narrowing window of opportunity before Brisbane's Olympic infrastructure pipeline begins competing directly with residential construction, pushing up costs, tightening labour supply and making new projects increasingly difficult to deliver.

While Brisbane's apartment market continues to benefit from strong population growth and limited housing supply, industry research suggests the years leading up to 2027 could prove to be the most important period for developers looking to secure builders and buyers hoping to purchase before the next wave of price increases.

A new Colliers report, Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games: Creating Solutions, highlights the scale of the challenge. While thousands of new homes are planned across South East Queensland, the Brisbane Olympic Athletes Village alone will deliver more than 10,500 beds during the Games before being converted into around 1,750 to 2,000 apartments. Equivalent to almost two years of typical inner-city apartment supply, the project will also absorb a significant share of the construction workforce and building materials.

The broader construction pipeline paints an even clearer picture.

Construction Skills Queensland's Horizon 2032 report forecasts Queensland's annual construction pipeline will average $69 billion over the coming years before peaking at $75 billion in 2027-28. Demand for construction workers is expected to increase by 17 per cent to almost 150,000 people, with the industry facing an annual shortfall of around 19,000 workers that could blow out to as many as 35,000 during the peak construction period.

The Olympic venues, athletes village and supporting infrastructure will account for billions of dollars worth of work across South East Queensland through to 2032, creating intense competition for labour at a time when Australia's residential construction sector is already under pressure.

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Colliers Queensland Residential Director Andrew Scriven said the convergence of these projects is creating a clear window of opportunity for both developers and buyers.

"From 2027 onwards, the market will shift dramatically," Scriven said.

"Labour will increasingly be locked into government-led infrastructure and Olympic projects, which means private residential developments will face higher costs and tighter margins. The developers who move now are the ones most likely to get projects off the ground."

Scriven said the same dynamic would also affect buyers, with fewer apartment projects expected to launch once construction capacity tightens.

"If you're looking to change your lifestyle over the next five years, now is your window of opportunity to buy."

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Developers are already positioning themselves ahead of that window.

Following the success of Monarch at Toowong, Consolidated Properties is preparing to launch two new Brisbane apartment projects in the second half of 2026. They include <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/gloriette-30-bedivere-street-yeerongpilly-qld-4105">Gloriette</a> at Yeerongpilly Green, a 25-storey tower within one of Brisbane's key Olympic precincts, and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/castile-47-skyring-terrace-newstead-qld-4006">Castile</a>, a recently approved 25-storey riverfront development at 47 Skyring Terrace in Newstead.

Hutchinson Builders will deliver both projects, with early works already underway at Yeerongpilly and Newstead expected to commence later this year.

The timing comes as Brisbane's fundamentals continue to strengthen, with strong interstate migration, population growth and vacancy rates remaining below 1.5 per cent.

Colliers Queensland researcher Pragya Sharma said Greater Brisbane is forecast to require around 40,000 new apartments between 2021 and 2031.

"There's a real mismatch emerging between when housing is needed and when it will be feasible to build," Sharma said.

"As a result, the period leading up to 2027 presents a key window of opportunity for developers to secure approvals, funding and construction capacity, while buyers will have greater choice before supply constraints intensify."

Colliers research outlines a critical pre-2027 window to start residential projects before labour squeeze: now is the time to buy

Developers, buyers on watch in South East Queensland ahead of construction crunch: Colliers

It's taken less than nine months for developer Sherpa Property Group to sell out all 51 apartments in its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-oasis-palm-beach-7-9-sixth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Oasis</a> development in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/palm-beach-qld-4221">Palm Beach</a>, over a year before its anticipated completion.

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Located at 7-9 Sixth Avenue, the $67 million development has resonated strongly with both local owner-occupiers and downsizers seeking high-quality apartments within walking distance of the beach, dining precincts and everyday amenities.

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Christie Leet, Founder of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sherpa-property-group">Sherpa Group</a>, said the sell-out reflected both the strength of the Palm Beach market and the success of Sherpa's community-first approach to development.

"The sell-out of Oasis is a fantastic outcome and reinforces the strong demand we're seeing for thoughtfully designed apartments in lifestyle locations," Leet said.

"From the outset, our vision was to create a development that genuinely enhanced the Palm Beach community while providing residents with exceptional homes and wellness-focused amenities.

"We've been incredibly encouraged by the level of local support throughout the campaign, 72.5 per cent of buyers are locals, with a significant proportion of purchasers choosing Oasis as their future home rather than an investment."

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Construction is now progressing following development approval, with trusted builder LPS Group delivering the project and completion anticipated in Q3 2027.

Oasis forms part of Sherpa Group's successful Flourish collection, which has become recognised for its focus on wellness, community and elevated coastal living.

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Residents will have private access to a rooftop amenity space featuring a pool, gym, sauna, steam room, hot and cold plunge pools, spa and barbecue facilities.

"The success of Oasis demonstrates that buyers continue to prioritise quality, location and lifestyle," Leet said.

"We are proud to have delivered a project that has resonated so strongly with the market and look forward to bringing Oasis to life for our future residents."

Sherpa recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-soleira-palm-beach-1150-1160-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Soleira</a>, its third instalment of the Flourish brand in Palm Beach following Flourish Oasis and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/amargo-6-12-sixth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Amargo</a>.

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Sherpa sells out Flourish Oasis in booming Palm Beach

Urban Property Group's <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/la-vera-macquarie-park-94-talavera-road-macquarie-park-nsw-2113">La Vera</a> is leading the next phase of Macquarie Park's residential evolution, with the new apartment development set to become the first of several new apartment projects in the precinct to complete.

The 169-apartment building has now topped out ahead of its scheduled completion in the third quarter of 2026, as new residential investment continues to reshape one of Sydney's largest employment hubs into a true mixed-use precinct.

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Cox Architecture has designed La Vera to capture the best of its unique positioning on Talavera Road, orienting the building towards Lane Cove National Park.&nbsp;The building features a sculpted northern façade with flowing curves inspired by the surrounding landscape, while its city-facing elevation adopts a more structured architectural expression to maximise skyline views.

"The vision for the project was to conceive a building that adopted an organic and curvilinear form to the northern portion that faces the Lane Cove National Park," <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">Cox Architecture</a> Director Felipe Miranda said.

"The residents that reside in the northern portion of the building benefit by having beautifully crafted curved balconies that speak to the natural context and heighten the relationship of their internal living spaces to the external balconies."

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La Vera offers a diverse mix of one, two, three, and four-bedroom configurations, with prices currently starting from $740,000. Buyers so far have been a mix of Sydney-based investors,&nbsp;metro commuters, owner-occupiers and downsizers from surrounding North Shore suburbs.

Both investors and owner-occupiers have been drawn to La Vera's proximity to Macquarie University, Macquarie University Hospital, Macquarie Centre and the Sydney Metro, infrastructure that supports both strong rental demand and a convenient lifestyle for residents.

The apartments feature full-height glazing, timber flooring throughout living areas, stone kitchen benchtops, SMEG appliances, floor-to-ceiling bathroom tiling and ducted air conditioning.

Residents will have access to a rooftop recreation level featuring a swimming pool, sauna, barbecue facilities and landscaped relaxation areas, complemented by additional communal space at ground level. Many apartments enjoy uninterrupted views across Lane Cove National Park, reinforcing the project's connection to its natural setting.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/urban-property-group">Urban Property Group</a>, a family-owned developer and builder with nearly four decades of experience, holds a 4.5-star iCIRT rating and was Australia's first developer to introduce 10-Year Latent Defects Insurance (LDI). La Vera is the first apartment development in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/macquarie-park-nsw-2113">Macquarie Park</a> approved to offer the additional insurance protection, alongside a five-year warranty on SMEG appliances.

Urban Property Group CEO Patrick Elias said the additional protection reflects changing buyer expectations in the off the plan market.

"Consumers are a lot more weary and a lot more concerned in buying off the plan than they ever have been. Having LDI is a tool to portray the confidence that we have in our product, and a confidence we want buyers to share," Elias said.

Following completion of the building later this year, buyers will move into their apartments well before Christmas.

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La Vera closes in on completion as Macquarie Park continues residential transformation

Brisbane developer Red &amp; Co's decision to include dual key apartments in its debut Gold Coast apartment development, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/como-varsity-lakes-22-lake-street-varsity-lakes-qld-4227">COMO Varsity Lakes</a>, is proving to be one of the project's biggest drawcards, with buyers quickly snapping up the flexible residences.

More than half of the project's 36 dual key apartments have already sold, helping drive COMO beyond the 50 per cent sold mark within the first month of launch.

The strong response highlights growing demand for apartment designs that can adapt to changing lifestyles, with buyers increasingly looking for homes that accommodate multi-generational living, provide rental income opportunities or simply offer greater flexibility over time.

Located on the shores of Lake Orr, COMO will deliver 156 apartments across 16 levels, with the dual-key residences forming a limited release within the broader development.

Each combines a primary two-bedroom apartment with a fully self-contained studio on a single title, connected by a shared foyer and lockable internal door. The design allows owners to house ageing parents, adult children or guests while maintaining privacy, or lease the secondary residence to generate additional income.

Just 17 of the original 36 dual key apartments remain available.

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The innovative configuration combines two fully self-contained residences on a single title, typically comprising a primary two-bedroom apartment alongside a separate studio residence, connected via a shared foyer and lockable internal door.&nbsp;

The model is proving particularly attractive to owner occupiers navigating changing family dynamics and the realities of the current housing crisis.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/npa">NPA</a>&nbsp;CEO Andrew Erwin said dual key living was resonating strongly with modern buyers because it delivered both financial flexibility and practical lifestyle benefits.&nbsp;

“The housing crisis and rising cost of living are fundamentally changing how Australians think about home ownership,” Erwin said.&nbsp;

“Dual key apartments provide a genuine solution for families who want to stay connected while maintaining independence. Parents can help adult children save for a future home, ageing parents can remain nearby without moving into aged care, and owners still retain privacy and flexibility.

“Importantly, buyers are also recognising the financial advantages. It creates the opportunity to generate additional income from part of the home without the holding costs associated with owning a separate investment property.”&nbsp;

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Unlike traditional dual occupancy arrangements, the residences operate under a single title, meaning owners only incur one set of body corporate fees, council rates and holding costs.&nbsp;

The secondary residence can also evolve over time - functioning as guest accommodation, a home office, creative studio or private retreat before later becoming an income-producing asset.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/red-co">Red &amp; Co</a>&nbsp;Director and Co-Founder David Laverty said the strong early sales reflected growing buyer urgency and changing priorities within the market.&nbsp;

“Securing more than half of COMO’s residences within such a short timeframe is an outstanding result and a clear endorsement of both the design and location,” Laverty said.&nbsp;

“Buyers are responding to the combination of location, connectivity and amenity, but ultimately it’s value relative to other East Coast markets that is driving enquiry.”&nbsp;

“We’re also seeing strong interest from owner occupiers looking for homes that can adapt with them over time. Flexibility has become one of the most important considerations for buyers in today’s market.”&nbsp;

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bda-architecture">BDA Architecture</a>, COMO features a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom residences with 2.7-metre ceilings and larger-format floorplans aimed at owner occupiers, downsizers and lifestyle-focused buyers.&nbsp;

The development will feature an extensive rooftop recreation and wellness offering including a 25-metre lap pool, sundeck, barbecue and dining areas, gym, sauna, plunge baths, landscaped gardens, wellness spaces and rooftop pickleball and paddleball courts.

The remaining dual key apartments range from 137 sqm to 167 sqm and include generous three-bedroom layouts with separate self-contained studio accommodation and dual parking.&nbsp;

Erwin said the dual key concept represented a broader shift in how Australians would live in the future.

“People want homes that can evolve with their lives,” he said.&nbsp;

“A dual key apartment can suit a family today, support an ageing parent tomorrow, and potentially generate income later on. That adaptability is becoming incredibly valuable in the current environment.”

Prices currently range from $2,115,750 to $2,583,000.&nbsp;

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Inter-generational living drives demand for COMO’s dual key apartments as housing pressures reshape buyer priorities 

Builder-developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/ceerose">Ceerose</a> has doubled down on its Leichhardt ambitions, lodging its second State Significant Development Application (SSDA) in the suburb in the last six months.

Their newest proposal seeks to transform a former industrial precinct into a new residential community centred around the adaptive reuse of one of the site's heritage warehouse buildings.

The new project, on a 6,930 sqm block at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/40-76-william-street-leichhardt-nsw-2040">40–76 William Street</a>, will bring more than 200 apartments to a suburb that has seen little to no new supply in recent years. It follows Ceerose's late 2025 SSDA for a mixed-use apartment project on nearby Parramatta Road, signalling the developer's growing investment in Sydney's Inner West.

Ceerose Founder Edward Doueihi told Apartments.com.au the developer’s long-standing presence in Leichhardt and the Inner West had given it a strong understanding of how the area has evolved and where its future opportunities lie.

“Ceerose has had a long-standing presence in Leichhardt and the Inner West, giving us a unique understanding of the area’s evolution and future potential,” Doueihi said.

“Having delivered projects throughout the region, we have witnessed the suburb’s transformation first-hand and understand the opportunities for its continued growth.”

Doueihi said that understanding also informed the planning process, with a comprehensive Stakeholder Engagement Outcomes Report prepared before the application was lodged.

The report identified the key issues and concerns raised by neighbouring residents and other stakeholders, allowing those matters to be considered and incorporated into the design where appropriate.

He said the delivery of additional housing would also play an important role in supporting the revitalisation of Norton Street and the Italian Forum.

“By increasing the local residential population, the development is expected to strengthen demand for local businesses, encourage further investment, and help restore the vibrancy that made the precinct a thriving destination in the early 2000s.”

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a>, the redevelopment would involve the demolition of four existing industrial buildings while retaining and adaptively reusing the site's most significant warehouse. The retained structure would anchor a new residential precinct comprising five interconnected buildings arranged around a large central landscaped courtyard, with heights stepping from five storeys along the surrounding residential streets to 11 storeys at the William Street corner.

According to the Architecture Design Report by Woods Bagot, the proposal "seeks to create a residential village centred around a generous green heart while celebrating the site's industrial heritage through the adaptive reuse of the existing warehouse building."

The development would comprise 203 apartments, with 188 proposed as build-to-sell residences, alongside 15 affordable housing apartments.

Rather than treating the retained warehouse as a standalone heritage object, Woods Bagot has sought to weave the site's industrial history throughout the masterplan. The proposal retains the north and west facades of the landmark corner warehouse, while new buildings reinterpret the site's brick-and-steel industrial language through their material palette and architectural expression.

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The design is organised around what Woods Bagot describes as a "green heart", a landscaped communal open space that reinstates the leafy character removed when the site became an industrial storage facility. A new pedestrian laneway running through the site would improve permeability between William, North and Francis streets, linking residents through landscaped public spaces while activating the ground plane.

Residents would have access to communal gardens and shared recreation areas distributed throughout the development. Sustainability has also been prioritised, with the project targeting an average 7.9-star NatHERS rating. Proposed initiatives include rooftop solar generation, rainwater harvesting, passive solar design, naturally ventilated lobbies, extensive cross-ventilation and the reuse of existing building fabric to reduce embodied carbon.

The adaptive reuse strategy became a defining feature of the application after heritage investigations found only one of the site's industrial buildings could feasibly be retained. The Heritage Impact Statement concludes that preserving the key warehouse façades while referencing the site's industrial character throughout the new development provides an appropriate balance between renewal and conservation.

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"Retention and adaptation of the site buildings has been explored but found not to be feasible except for the tallest building, whose street facades will be retained," the heritage report states.

"The proposed building will interpret the brick and steel character of the subject site, including reuse of some components and construction of a large 'sawtooth' structure in the proposed open space."

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The William Street site is located around 300 metres from Leichhardt North Light Rail station and a short walk to Norton Street's retail, dining and hospitality precinct. The surrounding area has increasingly become a focus for urban renewal given its proximity to public transport and the Parramatta Road corridor.

Doueihi founded Ceerose in 1998 and has grown the business to become one of Sydney's more active apartment developers in recent years, with completed projects including The Alex Collective in Alexandria, Abbie's Lane in Annandale, and the award-winning Munro House in Elizabeth Bay. They are currently delivering Belgravia, 17 luxury apartments in Potts Point.

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