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Yifang Group has doubled down in the Sydney market, looking to add an expansive Carlingford apartment development to its portfolio.

The developer and project architect Aleksandar Design Group have overseen a subtle redesign of the initial application, producing three separate buildings across a combined 5,821 square metre site that now accommodates 8 detached houses. The Carlingford application is in addition to Yifang Group's first Australian apartment project in Lane Cove.

The amended plans have a sum total of 118 apartments, and when coupled with the Lane Cove development push Yifang Group's portfolio to in excess of 350 apartments.

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<figcaption>Yifang Australia have a trio of Carlingford buildings in their sights</figcaption></figure>Accounting for 2-16 Young Street, the Carlingford project's apartment matrix sees 30 single bedroom, 77 double bedroom and 11 triple bedroom apartments included. The development is supplemented by 153 basement car parking spaces.

Set among landscaped gardens, the buildings are intended to be finished in alabaster ultra brick, rendered masonry and aluminium sheets, balustrades and louvres.

Yifang Group's move toward approval would see its project join a swag of current apartment projects dotted throughout Carlingford, with the vast majority mid-rise in nature, although Dyldam's project across <a href="http://1-7%20Thallon%20Street,%20Carlingford">1-7 Thallon Street</a> is a standout at 21 levels.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/image2_1_0.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="The Bates Smart-designed Quartet Lane Cove"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="327" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image2_1_0.jpg?itok=nNcdDDWQ" title="The Bates Smart-designed Quartet Lane Cove" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>The Bates Smart-designed Quartet Lane Cove</figcaption></figure>Yifang's Carlingford intentions follow on from the success they have enjoyed with Quartet Lane Cove.

The developer's initial Australian project was designed by Bates Smart and consists of 235 apartments across four buildings of between 5 to 7 levels, set above 3 levels of basement parking. Richard Crookes Constructions is in charge of the 10,000 square metre site and will deliver approximately 18,000 square metres of new building area.

Yifang can expect the settlement of the Lane Cove project to commence late this year, in line with the expected build completion.
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Yifang Australia works closer to a positive Carlingford outcome

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Zurich Australian Property Holding Pty Ltd has taken its proposed commercial tower on Mount Street, North Sydney back to planning.

Part of Zurich Financial Services Australia, the property offshoot lodged the latest version of its 29 storey tower last week. The refined proposal has seen the expected cost of the development rise to $118 million, above the figure of $103 million which was associated with the initial application which landed with North Sydney Council early last year.

Architects Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp were successful in winning the 118 Mount Street's design competition, eventually conceiving a curving edifice that spans the best part of 110 metres in height.

It's unclear if the latest iteration of the design has wavered substantially from the circulated render of the 29 storey tower below.

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<figcaption>118 Mount Street. Image: FJMT</figcaption></figure><a href="http://www.afr.com/real-estate/zurich-insurance-to-go-alone-in-250-million-north-sydney-headquarters-20170718-gxdd2p">According to the AFR</a>, Zurich is intending to account for an amount of space in the new tower, with the balance to be leased out.

Zurich's initial application found approval during July 2017 and included end of trip facilities plus a green rooftop terrace, albeit at a lower height of 23 storeys; in line with initial expectations, the tower looks to have been bumped back up to 29 storeys according to the latest submission.

The current yet dated Mount Street office block that is set to be replaced includes 5 levels of commercial space above a ground floor retail tenancy. In addition to 118 Mount Street, Zurich also owns a substantial land holding at 5 Blue Street nearby. 

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/image13_22.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="A 2017 render of the tower's ground level exterior. Image: FJMT"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="346" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image13_22.jpg?itok=8b_V7H3J" title="A 2017 render of the tower's ground level exterior. Image: FJMT" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>A 2017 render of the tower's ground level exterior. Image: FJMT</figcaption></figure>Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp's approved 2017 scheme for 118 Mount Street is a continuation of their successful commercial design logic which has seen a string of projects share similar design traits.

In Sydney, the architecture practice is behind the completed Darling Quarter and 200 George Street commercial projects, with the latter skyscraper completed during 2016. 200 George is one of Australia's most environmentally advanced and sustainable buildings, receiving Australia’s first Gold WELL-certification for its tenancy during 2017, in addition to a 6 Green Star As-Built rating.

In Melbourne, Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp are behind a current mid-rise commercial application at 200-202 Victoria Parade in East Melbourne.

It includes a Net Leasable Area of 27,435 square metres, end of trip facilities plus outdoor terraces, and is backed by 200 Victoria Parade Development Pty Ltd.

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<figcaption>Selected FJMT commercial projects. Images: Commercial RE, Time and Place, FJMT</figcaption></figure>Lead image: Jagonal
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Zurich Australia's renewed push to develop its North Sydney headquarters

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Works on the new purpose-built Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) headquarters were completed late last year. Now occupied, the 10-storey mixed-use complex at 535 Elizabeth Street was built by <a href="/builders/multiplex">Multiplex</a> and accommodates the organisation’s 165 staff within the 16,820 square metre building.

With the task of creating a new workplace and education facility in line with ANMF's vision, architecture firm Crone went about designing the building which includes a 400-seat auditorium, simulation laboratories, state-of-the-art interactive library, student hub and multi-purpose training rooms. 

A-grade commercial space accounts for the buildings upper levels, and are leased separately to the ANMF's needs. 

<a href="/architects/crone-architects">Crone</a> describes 535 Elizabeth Street's internals as maintaining an uncomplicated material palate of raw concrete, metal and timber, designed to provide a common aesthetic across the buildings varied uses. 

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<figcaption>Victoria Street and O'Connell Street outcome</figcaption></figure>Early in the building's development process, ANMF appointed project management firm Montlaur which was tasked with delivering an outcome in line with expectations.

Montlaur director Lucy Symington acted as lead project manager on 535 Elizabeth Street, and explains that the notion of project management stretched far beyond the physical delivery of the building. Montlaur has worked in partnership with the ANMF Victorian Branch since 2013 delivering end-to-end project services for 535 Elizabeth Street which included:

<ul>
<li>Development feasibility </li>
	<li>Consultant appointment </li>
	<li>Coordination of town planning and VCAT processes </li>
	<li>Project management </li>
	<li>Development management </li>
	<li>Superintendent role </li>
	<li>Change management and facilities management strategy </li>
	<li>Management of retail and office leasing </li>
	<li>Coordination of the sale of the existing premises</li>
</ul>
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<figcaption>Double height uninterrupted view over the CBD</figcaption></figure>"We met with a full cross-section of the organisation and heard about their current challenges and how they see themselves working in the future. This was consistently reflected upon during design to ensure the original brief was being maintained."

In addition to the uses outlined above, end-of trip facilities and a ground floor cafe round out the project's features. After design adjustments during the planning process, historic facades fronting both Elizabeth Street and O'Connell Street were incorporated into the build.

Key though to 535 Elizabeth Street being a success is the array of uses dedicated toward education and training.

"The ANMF came from a building that was very cramped and its facilities for education and training were fairly dated. They’ve now moved to cutting-edge facilities, and the feedback is that staff love the new arrangement." Through the incorporated education centre, the ANMF Victorian Branch offers training in a range of nationally recognised qualifications for many of its 80,000 members.

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<figcaption>Auditorium space</figcaption></figure>On the partnership between client and Montlaur, Lucy Symington explained the worth of having guidance in place from an early stage."The client had extended its previous building without the benefit of independent project management and was keen to find the right partner for the new building.

Their core business is not in construction so it was imperative to mentor them and talk them through the process so they knew what to expect at every stage. The client had never owned a building of this scale and nature before, with external tenants involved.

Our role was to facilitate a planning approach so that when they occupied the new premises they would know what to expect. We offer full end-to-end solutions such as superintendent services, appointing a building manager and awarding maintenance contracts."

Further imagery of the completed building can be seen below.
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Profiling Montlaur's role in the new ANMF Melbourne headquarters

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A new planning application is seeking to deliver Hornsby's tallest residential tower.

Diversified property firm Lyon Group Australia is backing the proposal which seeks to add two towers across 187-203 Peats Ferry Road, Hornsby. In addition to the two residential towers, other uses within the proposal include a supermarket, stand-alone retail spaces and commercial offices.

Lodged with Hornsby Shire Council earlier this month, the TURNER-designed development holds a construction value in excess of $170 million.

<h2>187-203 Peats Ferry Road, Hornsby application summary</h2>

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<figcaption>Hero perspective. Planning image: TURNER</figcaption></figure><ul>
<li>Lodged March 2018</li>
	<li>Site area: 4,461 square metres with 3 street frontages</li>
	<li>Proposed: 23 and 13 level towers; taller tower at 76.4 metres in height from ground level</li>
	<li>249 apartments: 61 x 1BR, 165 x 2BR, 23 x 2BR</li>
	<li>1,432 square metre supermarket</li>
	<li>15 retail spaces: 1,352 square metres</li>
	<li>1,748 square metres of commercial office tenancies</li>
	<li>1,569 communal open space: roof terraces, lap pool, courtyard</li>
	<li>6 basement levels for 582 vehicles</li>
	<li>293 square metre childcare centre</li>
	<li>Total GFA: 55,111 squre metres</li>
	<li>Cost of development: $170,629,805</li>
</ul>
<h2>Design features</h2>

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The site has been developed as a way to craft a definable ‘Gateway’ identity for the precinct. To achieve this, the tall buildings have been sculpted by composing multiple, complimenting bar forms. These sculpted forms are anchored by an active podium, finely detailed through contemporary interpretation of the traditional shopfront characteristics of a typical ‘Main Street’.

The proposed two-storey retail commercial development provides for a continuous active edge to the perimeter of the Eastern half of the site. This edge from Dural Street around Peats Ferry Road and around to Coronation Street.

In detail, the layering of materials and patternation of the proposed building façades creates a cohesive design language while the undulating skyline and the overall composition of the built form contributes to creating a singular identity for the site and the northern gateway to Hornsby’s town centre.
<cite>TURNER Design Report excerpts</cite>
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<figcaption>Street level perspective. Planning image: TURNER</figcaption></figure><h2>Lyon Group Australia first in on the Hornsby cluster</h2>

187-203 Peats Ferry Road, Hornsby stands as potentially the first of multiple high-rise tower slated for the suburb, with a cluster of towers expected directly west of Hornsby railway station.

Lyon Group Australia's bid for the dual tower development could be followed by as many of 10 similar-sized projects. Hornsby's master plan allows for future development across a number of sites that combine to make the central core precinct; towers as tall as 25 levels are envisaged.

Considered a 'gateway' site to the precinct, 187-203 Peats Ferry Road has the potential to be bettered for height on the adjacent triangular site fronting Station Street and Coronation Street.
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Hornsby goes higher with a new $170 million application

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Campbelltown has announced itself as the latest Australian city to pursue a high-density future.

The Re-Imagining Campbelltown strategy which was formed jointly by Council and Deloitte was handed down this week before the New South Wales parliament. In Sydney's southwestern suburbs, Campbelltown is well positioned to leverage off the forthcoming Western Sydney Airport.

Under Council's vision, Campbelltown would become the nation's greenest city, underpinned by the target of generating 200,000 new jobs across the immediate region, which includes a new 400-hectare health and education precinct.

For the most a low-rise city centre, Council's plans to transform Campbelltown into a high-density enclave revolves around the following transport and built form principles:

<ul>
<li>Continuing to facilitate urban renewal along key transport corridors to accommodate population growth and reduce sprawl and isolation</li>
	<li>Realise the expansion of the local street network by creating new streets where development lots can be broken down to provide greater connectivity and walkability</li>
	<li>Realise Over Station Development (OSD) that provides greater connectivity and access to services across the rail corridor</li>
	<li>Locate major university campuses to within the CBD</li>
	<li>Encourage diversification of residential stock in and around the CBD to increase affordability and choice, including shop-top housing typologies</li>
	<li>Ensure technology is embedded in all urban transportation creating an interconnected network of mobility and seamless connections with other modes</li>
	<li>Decouple car parking from new developments to encourage less basements</li>
</ul>
The facilitation of increased density across Campbelltown will see towers up to 20 levels mandated.

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<figcaption>Mawson Park with a revamped Campbelltown to the rear. Image: Campbelltown Council</figcaption></figure>Hand in hand with Council's bid for increased urban density comes an understanding of the need for heightened sustainability. Further key environmental initiatives have been identified that would allow increased density to occur, they include:

<ul>
<li>Continuing to implement Blue and Green Grid projects supporting the revitalisation and naturalisation of the existing canal network</li>
	<li>Encourage buildings to continue to be retrofitted to provide sustainable energy solutions, evacuated waste systems and green façades to become a carbon neutral CBD</li>
	<li>Encourage greening and activation of roofs to provide facilities and open spaces for residents and workers</li>
	<li>Continue to retrofit and widen streets, create storm-water creeks along footpaths to facilitate greening and improve canopy cover and activation strategies throughout the CBD</li>
</ul>
Council's vision would boost Campbelltown Centre's present population from 11,500 to a forecast 35,500. For this to occur dwellings would balloon from a current 5,000 to 16,000.

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<figcaption>Campbelltown is set for change. Image: Sydney Images</figcaption></figure>Peak industry body Urban Taskforce Australia's response to the Campbelltown's rebirth was positive, citing the proposed Western Sydney Airport as the catalyst for change:

<blockquote>
Clearly Campbelltown Mayor, George Brticevic, and General Manager, Lindy Deitz, are responding to the recently announced City Deal for Western Sydney and the economic stimulus that is flowing from the proposed Western Sydney Airport.

It seems that the proposed Aerotropolis related to the Western Sydney Airport will not be a city centre in the traditional sense but more a centre for jobs. This will then drive a competitive approach from surrounding centres like Penrith, Liverpool and Campbelltown to each establish themselves as urban centres with their own jobs and with significant urban living in apartments.

The re-imagine Campbelltown model that creates sufficient urban density to generate cafes, restaurants, amenities and jobs all located in walking distance to the railway station is likely to be taken up by other centres around the proposed airport but each will develop its own character.
<cite>Urban Taskforce Australia CEO, Chris Johnson</cite>
</blockquote>

Further reading on Campbelltown's proposed transformation can be seen <a href="https://www.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au/Business/ReimaginingCampbelltown">here</a>.
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Campbelltown takes its urban future into its own hands

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Another station precinct development authorised by VicTrack has slipped into construction mode.

Piling works have begun on the southern building adjacent to Jewell railway station, which is part of a development backed by Neometro that will deliver approximately 120 new apartments metres away from a refurbished station and concourse. The southern building will eventually front both Barkly Street and the station forecourt.

The MA Architects-designed Barkly Street building will rise eight levels and include over 70 apartments and a green rooftop area. 

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/ext_south_snippet_final_lowres_copy.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Jewell Station's southern building is under construction. Image: NeoMetero"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="352" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/ext_south_snippet_final_lowres_copy.jpg?itok=yQOUBdnY" title="Jewell Station's southern building is under construction. Image: NeoMetero" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Jewell Station's southern building is under construction. Image: NeoMetero</figcaption></figure>Its move to construction has also seen the apartments within the second building dubbed 17 Union Street released for sale. BKK Architects are responsible for the design of the Union Street building, in addition to acting as master-planners for the entire precinct.

According to the architecture practice, VicTrack were swayed in the direction of their submission for the station precinct renewal due to their design led solution which incorporated the latest in community consultation, sustainable practices, integrated living and adaptability.

According to VicTrack Jewell station's upgrade will also be delivered as part of the initial build.

Meanwhile, Ormond Station's redevelopment is back on the agenda as developer DealCorp seeks to placate authorities in a bid to have the multi-level apartment project revived. Architects ClarkeHopkinsClarke originally devised a 13 storey tower for site.

<blockquote>
Following the removal of a level crossing on North Road, the development of this land and airspace will capture value within the site, making it possible for the delivery of key public infrastructure. Secondly it will serve as a link between the two existing retail precincts flanking the train line, generating an expanded offering and improved experience for local shoppers as well as better commercial opportunities for the current tenancies.

Thirdly, it will introduce a quality apartment style product into this established residential community with a more affordable entry point into the market.

ClarkeHopkinsClarke
</blockquote>

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<figcaption>Ormond Station's initial 13 storey design. Image: ClarkeHopkinsClarke</figcaption></figure>The Victorian Parliament didn't see the project in the same light, electing to vote down the development primarily due to its height.

Earlier this month, The Age <a href="https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/renewed-design-for-high-rise-ormond-tower-20180304-p4z2ry">reported </a>that DealCorp's intentions for the development were back on track, albeit minus three levels. Owned by VicTrack, the site is now likely to host a ten level mixed-use building consisting primarily of apartments, with a full line supermarket, specialty retailers, bike share facilities and civic plaza included.

After holding positive talks with the state opposition, DealCorp will likely submit revised plans to the Level-Crossing Removal Authority for Ormond Place later this month.

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<figcaption>Ormond Station's low-rise component. Image: ClarkeHopkinsClarke</figcaption></figure>
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Jewell Station apartments begin construction, Ormond Station tower lowered in height

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Should Salta Properties gain approval, it will have the right to deliver Mulgrave's first hotel of any note.

Late last year the developer initiated a planning application for a mixed-use building at its Nexus Corporate office park that abuts the Monash Freeway. Under its 12 Nexus Unit Trust entity, Salta Properties is seeking to add the substantial 14 level tower for the purposes of serving the current and future predominantly commercial buildings in the immediate precinct.

Dominated by low-rise campus-style office buildings, 12 Nexus Court would be comfortably taller than any surrounding buildings at 48 metres in height. 

To that end, project architects Technè and Gray Puksand have pushed the project to a heightened degree of design prowess relative to its neighbours; 12 Nexus Court is effectively expected to become Nexus Corporate's showpiece building. 

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/image314.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="12 Nexus Court. Planning image: Technè - Gray Puksand"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="289" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image314.jpg?itok=fOcGNl4u" title="12 Nexus Court. Planning image: Technè - Gray Puksand" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>12 Nexus Court. Planning image: Technè - Gray Puksand</figcaption></figure>The 139 residential hotel rooms span levels 8 to 14, with the 'pod' aspect of the design defined by distinctive overhangs and a serrated or modular-like facade.

According to Hollerich Town Planning "the residential hotel component has specifically been designed so as to present as a built form element with a different appearance, using clearly different materials and colours and a rectangular form against the curved nature of the podium and office elements."

It's the curved podium that holds the balance of 12 Nexus Court's uses. A porte-cochere, lobby, bar, lounge, end of trip facilities and bicycle parking are present at ground level. Thereafter the bulk of the structure accommodates 387 car parking spaces and 1,821 square metres of office space across levels 8 to 10.

A gym and substantial ASPECT Studios-designed landscaped area atop the podium accounts for the area between the office and residential hotel.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/img_8090.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="10 Nexus Court is approaching completion"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="373" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/img_8090.jpg?itok=3uKkoTvq" title="10 Nexus Court is approaching completion" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>10 Nexus Court is approaching completion</figcaption></figure>12 Nexus Court is seemingly in stark design contrast to the adjoining office building. The latest project approaching completion for Salta Properties at their Mulgrave corporate park is 10 Nexus Court, which is in the hands of builder Hacer.

The purely commercial office building spans 5 levels or 8,370 square metres and maintains an almost regimented aspect to Springvale Road and the Monash Freeway. 10 Nexus Court's strong vertical lines will contrast against the finer horizontal lines that stand out as one of 12 Nexus Court's stronger visual features.

10 Nexus Court is also the design of Gray Puksand.
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Salta pursues Mulgrave's first hotel

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Mascot's desirability as a Sydney apartment hot spot has been reinforced by way of a fresh planning application on behalf of prolific developer Meriton.

DKO Architecture is the design lead for the tower at 133-141 O'Riordan Street, which was submitted during February. The development site was purchased by Meriton during 2017 for $25 million with approval in place for 99 apartments; this equates to roughly $2,700 per square metre of approved gross floor area.

Meriton though has chosen to resubmit a fresh scheme for the 2,324 square metre site which holds dual street frontages.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/image307.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="141 O'Riordan Street, Mascot. Planning image: DKO Architecture"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="820" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image307.jpg?itok=51UY8CC2" title="141 O'Riordan Street, Mascot. Planning image: DKO Architecture" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>141 O'Riordan Street, Mascot. Planning image: DKO Architecture</figcaption></figure>Internally the proposal holds 105 apartments across its 14 levels. This figure is broken down as follows: 16 x 1BR, 16 x 1BR+S, 50 x 2BR, 23 x 3BR.

Owing to site constraints and overshadowing from nearby developments, solar access for the proposed building will be inhibited. According to Apartment Design Guide criteria, living rooms and private open spaces of at least 70% of apartments in a building require a minimum of 2 hours direct sunlight between 9 am and 3 pm at mid-winter in the Sydney Metropolitan Area.

The proposal falls short in this regard with 43% of apartments adhering to this criteria. Similarly design criteria stipulate a maximum of 15% of apartments in a building receive no direct sunlight between 9 am and 3 pm at mid-winter; the current application is above the threshold at 57% of apartments in this regard. 

133-141 O'Riordan Street also includes 581 square metres of communal open space, highlighted by podium top open lawn area. Private rooftop terraces also provide the proposal with a green tinge.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/image306.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="551-559 Gardeners Road is before Bayside Council. Planning image: DKO Architecture"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="358" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image306.jpg?itok=kjT8pw6D" title="551-559 Gardeners Road is before Bayside Council. Planning image: DKO Architecture" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>551-559 Gardeners Road is before Bayside Council. Planning image: DKO Architecture</figcaption></figure>Both DKO Architecture and Meriton are currently active elsewhere in Mascot.

The design practice is overseeing another current planning application for 551-559 Gardeners Road. It involves the delivery of two separate buildings encompassing 110 apartments for entity Bravo Global Pty Ltd.

Lodged at the end of 2017, the $42 million Gardeners Road build would see the demolition of three existing building across a 3,687 square metre site.

Meriton, on the other hand, is no stranger to Mascot, having already built hundreds of new apartments in the suburb. The developer currently has Spectrum under construction at 42 Church Avenue, Mascot; it consists of 346 terrace-style and typical apartments supported by 15 retail tenancies.

Spectrum's four residential buildings are in addition to Meriton's 1,200 plus apartment Mascot Central development which was completed during mid-2016.

VIDA at 577 Gardeners Road is also a recent project which showcases the developer's push into higher-end apartment offering under the Platinum Collection banner.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/meriton_bourkeroad_ext_parkterraces_press-931x1024.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Spectrum Mascot is under construction. Image: Meriton"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="510" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/meriton_bourkeroad_ext_parkterraces_press-931x1024.jpg?itok=zCDeYRY1" title="Spectrum Mascot is under construction. Image: Meriton" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Spectrum Mascot is under construction. Image: Meriton</figcaption></figure>
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DKO Architecture designs for Meriton in Mascot

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Three years after making moves to enter the Melbourne property market, developer Woodlink is poised to realise two significant projects.

Active in southern China, Woodlink turned its attention to Melbourne three years ago with intentions of developing sites in both East Melbourne and St Kilda Road. Lodged with Port Phillip during mid 2015, 424-426 St Kilda Road's pending sales launch as Illoura House heralds another luxury residential development for the boulevard.

The Bates Smart-designed Illoura House carried a nominal development value of $155 million whilst at planning, and is a mix of private and 'executive' apartments.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/image293.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Illoura House in context. Image: Bates Smart"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="368" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image293.jpg?itok=hJxhvfEP" title="Illoura House in context. Image: Bates Smart" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Illoura House in context. Image: Bates Smart</figcaption></figure>Illurra House is a reference to the long-gone <a href="https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=310223925996211&amp;id=258304471188157">mansion which was built onsite circa 1889</a> in the Victorian Italianate style. It contained forty-six rooms and maintained a highly decorative rendered facade plus an architecturally significant ornate central tower.

The modern-day Illura House will hold significantly more rooms, split between approximately 160 apartments and a similar number of executive apartments managed by Marriott International. Colliers have been tasked with handling the apartment sales campaign.

Replacing a smaller-scale office building onsite, the intended 18 level tower will reach almost 59 metres in height and hold an approximate gross floor area of 55,500 square metres. This hefty figure makes Illura House one of the largest current residential projects in Melbourne by net sellable area.

In addition to the living spaces and various amenities, retail is included across the tower's lower levels; at planning 840 square metres of retail were sought over three tenancies.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/image292.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="A view down St Kilda Road. Image: Colliers"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="367" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image292.jpg?itok=ykDeqhX0" title="A view down St Kilda Road. Image: Colliers" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>A view down St Kilda Road. Image: Colliers</figcaption></figure>Woodlink is also behind a second project in East Melbourne which has changed use from residential to hotel/serviced apartments.

Urban.com.au covered the <a href="/news/is-this-melbournes-most-exclusive-and-expensive-apartment-development">original planning application</a> which called for lavish apartments within a 27 storey residential tower. The smallest apartment within 502 Albert Road was to have been 108 square metres, with the three bedroom apartments averaging 220 square metres and the penthouse a whopping 372 square metres.

Ultimately though the Denton Corker Marshall-designed tower was significantly reworked, and at a lower height, to include a higher number of smaller-sized apartments in line with its current purpose.

With approval granted, Woodlink anticipates construction to commence this year with a 2020 completion date targeted.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/project_502-albert_st-1280x845.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="East Melbourne's Albert Street is in line for a new addition. Image: Woodlink"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="383" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/project_502-albert_st-1280x845.jpg?itok=i0FHaYB-" title="East Melbourne's Albert Street is in line for a new addition. Image: Woodlink" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>East Melbourne's Albert Street is in line for a new addition. Image: Woodlink</figcaption></figure>
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Woodlink double up for their Melbourne debut

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Standing dormant for years, Kinnears Footscray has finally begun its transformation into a mixed-use precinct.

Builder LU Simon has initiated works on Stage One of the project, which will be known as <a href="/buildings/live-city-124-188-ballarat-road-footscray">L.I.V.E. City</a>. Beating out other contractors such as Hutchinson and Hamilton Marino, LU Simon is tasked with delivering 208 apartments across 14 levels at the western most section of the massive 33,393 square metre site which is addressed 124-188 Ballarat Road.

Demolition works are in progress elsewhere across the site, gradually removing the structure that formerly housed the rope manufacturer. Architecture firm Elenberg Fraser are working on the master-planned precinct for developer R&amp;F Property Australia. 

Although a display suite onsite is ready, no public release of apartments has taken place as yet.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/image281.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Works across the Kinnears site with XO Projects' take on the development"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="492" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image281.jpg?itok=BV_aStlz" title="Works across the Kinnears site with XO Projects' take on the development" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Works across the Kinnears site with an early masterplanned image for the site</figcaption></figure>Meanwhile works across <a href="/buildings/victoria-square-8-hopkins-street-footscray">Growland's Victoria Square</a> site have begun following a January approval to amended plans for the development.

Six buildings consisting of 900 plus apartments, offices and extensive retail space can proceed. The $600 million project now has excavators onsite preparing for a construction start.

Amendments to the Kavellaris Urban Design scheme included bumping apartment numbers up to 931, increasing commercial floor space to 6,012 square metres and boosting parking spaces within the development to 1075. <a href="https://urban.melbourne/planning/2017/10/10/growland-pushes-footscrays-victoria-square-new-heights">Building heights were also marginally increased</a>, with the tallest to stand at 25 storeys.

Stage One of Victoria Square includes the delivery of 161 single bedroom, 265 dual bedroom and 28 triple bedroom apartments across two towers.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/image27_5_0.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="The amended and approved Victoria Square. Image: KUD"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="387" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image27_5_0.jpg?itok=pVUNNQPH" title="The amended and approved Victoria Square. Image: KUD" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>The amended and approved Victoria Square. Image: KUD</figcaption></figure>With earthworks in progress, construction proper on Stage One of Victoria Square is slated to begin mid this year, with a completion target of 2020.

Either side of Victoria Square, construction is also in motion for two fellow Joseph Road Precinct projects. Blue Earth Group have initiated construction across 2 Hopkins Street, whilst Stage One of Riverina Footscray has recently topped out.

It will temporarily hold the title as Footscray's tallest residential tower until Victoria Square's first stage is completed. Future stages of Riverina will see two 31 level apartment towers also delivered.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/img_7067.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Riverina Footscray construction progress"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="355" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/img_7067.jpg?itok=hE1vkpNG" title="Riverina Footscray construction progress" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Riverina Footscray construction progress</figcaption></figure>
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Kinnears and Victoria Square add to Footscray's construction upswing

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/s-p-setia">SP Setia</a> has lodged plans for a $750 million, three-tower mixed-use precinct that would complete the long-running redevelopment of Carlton's former Carlton United Breweries site.

The proposal at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/185-195-queensberry-street-carlton-vic-3053">46-78 Bouverie Street and 185-195 Queensberry Street</a> spans a 6,468 sqm site, the last remaining undeveloped parcels within the former brewery's 2007 masterplan.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">COX Architecture</a>, the development will comprise two purpose-built student accommodation towers and a third build-to-sell apartment tower above a shared commercial podium and basement.

Across the three towers, SP Setia is proposing 606 build-to-sell apartments and 1,499 student accommodation units containing 2,009 beds.

The apartments will sit in the tallest tower, which will rise nearly 200m and 55 storeys. It will become&nbsp;one of the more substantial new build-to-sell apartment projects at the northern edge of Melbourne's CBD.

The apartment mix is weighted toward smaller inner-city product, with 188 studios, 206 one-bedroom apartments, 192 two-bedroom apartments and 20 three-bedroom apartments

<img alt="First look: SP Setia plans three-tower finale for Carlton’s former CUB precinct" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="8271bc87-1b0a-41b7-ac73-a425ee375261" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/3_2.png?VersionId=G4lw23o90B1boX4k4dj7rdz2ZEajS9wy" />

Part of the precinct will be a large-scale&nbsp;3,684 sqm supermarket and a further 2,198 sqm of speciality retail, creating close to 5,900 sqm of new commercial space within the precinct.

But one of the biggest components of the proposal is what sits between the buildings.

Around 4,650 sqm, or roughly 72 per cent of the site, will be publicly accessible open space, incorporating plazas, pedestrian connections, landscaped laneways and retail spill-out areas.

The ground plane is intended to finally complete pedestrian connections envisaged when the CUB masterplan was first approved nearly two decades ago, stitching together Victoria Street, Queensberry Street, Bouverie Street and Swanston Street through the former brewery precinct.

Urbis said the development would "complete the CUB precinct", with the public realm providing important north-south and east-west connections through what is currently the final undeveloped portion of the masterplanned site.

SP Setia is also exploring a new linear park within the Bouverie Street road reserve, with the concept to be developed further with the City of Melbourne through the planning process.

The proposal is being pursued through the Victorian Government's Development Facilitation Program under Clause 53.23 for significant residential development with affordable housing.

The planning report acknowledges the proposed heights exceed those contemplated under the original Comprehensive Development Plan and masterplan, but argues the built-form context has changed considerably over the past two decades.

Urbis said the three towers would instead create a stepped transition between Carlton and the Hoddle Grid, rising progressively from the 94.1-metre Tower One along the Queensberry Street edge to the 199.44-metre Tower Three closer to the established CBD-scale buildings to the south.

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SP Setia plans to deliver the development across three stages.

Stage One would deliver the basement, podium and retail areas for the entire precinct alongside the first student tower. Tower Two would follow in Stage Two, before the 606-apartment Tower Three is delivered as the final stage.

If approved and delivered, the project would close out a redevelopment process that has been underway since the former brewery masterplan was approved in 2007, adding more than 2,600 student beds and apartments to a precinct already home to Swanston Central, the Barak Building, RMIT Design Hub and several large student accommodation developments.

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Joel Robinson

SP Setia plans three-tower finale for Carlton’s former CUB precinct

Melbourne developer Lowe Living is seeking to add to its growing bayside apartment pipeline, filing plans for a boutique eight-residence development in tightly held Middle Park.

Lowe Living, which has built much of its development portfolio across Melbourne's affluent bayside and south-east suburbs, is behind the plans for the 730 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/123-125-erskine-street-middle-park-vic-3206">123-125 Erskine Street</a>, just off Armstrong Street and within the Armstrong Street Neighbourhood Activity Centre.

The developer is seeking approval for a five-storey residential building above two basement levels, with just eight large-format apartments and 18 car spaces.

“This is a deliberately very different proposition for us,"&nbsp;Tim Lowe, Co-Founder of Lowe Living, said.

"Eight residences is exceptionally boutique, but that's precisely what this site calls for.

“There is a strong community in Middle Park and the surrounding suburbs who have spent decades building a life here. They no longer want the maintenance of a large period home, but they aren't prepared to compromise on space, quality or location. We think there is a real opportunity to capture that hyper local market. A site like this rarely comes to market.”

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The low-density proposal has been designed by Cera Stribley and is being progressed through the Victorian Government's Great Design Fast Track pathway, having already secured eligibility from the Minister for Planning.

The Office of the Victorian Government Architect supported its eligibility after finding the proposal demonstrated consistency with the program's seven design principles, while the project's financial feasibility has also been independently confirmed by Invest Victoria.

The project is targeting the downsizer market, with the planning documents describing the homes as larger-format residences and noting the two penthouses could otherwise have been configured as four separate apartments.

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The site has dual frontage to Erskine Street and Canterbury Place and currently comprises a collection of commercial buildings used as offices, including a former heritage bakehouse, a former stable, a later gabled addition and a central courtyard.

It sits within the Commercial 1 Zone and the Armstrong Street Commercial Precinct heritage overlay, with the existing property classified as a contributory heritage place.

Heritage has subsequently played a significant role in Cera Stribley's design.

The front section of the former bakehouse facing Erskine Street will be retained, including its return walls, street-facing hipped roof and chimneys, while the Erskine Street façade and part of the western return wall of the former stable will also be incorporated into the new development.

Levels four and five will be set back five metres from the retained stable façade, while bricks removed through demolition are proposed to be salvaged and reused within the new building where possible.

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Rather than presenting as a single five-storey building to Erskine Street, Cera Stribley has broken the development into a series of distinct forms.

A three-storey infill element will sit between the retained bakehouse and stable façades, with the upper levels recessed behind the heritage fabric. Canterbury Place will similarly feature two three-storey podium forms, separated by a central pedestrian accessway, before the upper two levels step back from the street.

A pedestrian through-link will run through the centre of the project between Erskine Street and Canterbury Place, creating entrances from both sides of the site and introducing landscaping and communal areas through the ground plane.

Landscape architect Acre has designed planting across the ground level, private terraces and upper levels, including a feature canopy tree at level three and integrated planting and arbours across the level four terraces. Five existing Erskine Street trees are proposed to be retained.

Sustainability is also a significant component of the Great Design Fast Track application. The apartments are targeting an average eight-star NatHERS rating, with no residence below 6.5 stars, while the project has achieved a 75 per cent BESS score. Seven of the eight apartments are designed for cross-ventilation, with the remaining residence using mechanically assisted natural ventilation.

The plans also incorporate an 8kWp rooftop solar system, a 5,000-litre rainwater tank and infrastructure allowing future electric vehicle charging for every residence.

Lowe has a strong portfolio across Melbourne's blue-chip suburbs. They recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/jardin-house-by-lowe-living-camberwell-335-camberwell-road-camberwell-vic-3124">Jardin House by Lowe Living</a> in Camberwell, their first development in the Stonnington LGA.

Lowe Living unveils Middle Park apartment development

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<ul data-end="888" data-start="289">
	<li data-end="442" data-section-id="8tsh6o" data-start="289">DVB Projects is preparing to launch its second Gold Coast apartment development, with demolition now underway at 137 Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach.</li>
	<li data-end="573" data-section-id="1nyxl3e" data-start="443">The 34-level tower will comprise just 49 ultra-luxury residences, including half-floor, full-floor and penthouse apartments.</li>
	<li data-end="717" data-section-id="oiyimj" data-start="574">The launch follows strong demand at DVB's nearby Sea Glass project, which is more than 50 per cent sold and currently under construction.</li>
	<li data-end="888" data-section-id="epk9o9" data-start="718">The development adds to the transformation of Old Burleigh Road, with premium beachfront apartment projects continuing to reshape the tightly held Broadbeach strip.</li>
</ul>

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/dvb-projects">DVB Projects</a> is preparing to launch its second Gold Coast apartment development, with demolition now underway on the Broadbeach site as the Sydney developer moves closer to bringing the ultra-luxury project to market.

The 34-level tower at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/137-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">137 Old Burleigh Road</a> will comprise just 49 residences, ranging from half-floor apartments through to full-floor homes and a penthouse. The launch follows the strong sales performance of DVB's nearby Sea Glass development. More than half of the apartments at Sea Glass, on the other side of Broadbeach, have been snapped up, well ahead of its late 2027 completion

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The start of demolition at 137 Old Burleigh Road signals DVB Projects’ underlying confidence in the Gold Coast’s luxury beachside apartment sector.

“We see the Gold Coast as one of the most compelling lifestyle markets in Australia, particularly at the premium end where demand continues to deepen,” said Dean Brown, Managing Director of DVB.&nbsp;

“This project has been carefully designed to respond to that demand - delivering large-format residences with a level of quality, privacy and amenity that is still relatively rare in the apartment market on the beachside."

Brown says the site itself is "exceptional."

"Old Burleigh Road is one of the most tightly held beachfront strips, and opportunities to deliver a project of this scale and calibre in this location are extremely limited.”

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The project will comprise 40 half-floor residences of approximately 260 sqm, alongside eight full-floor residences spanning around 524 sqm.

A single penthouse will crown the building, featuring a private pool, barbecue area, indoor gym and dedicated entertaining spaces.

Residents will have access to a resort-style suite of amenities, including a 20-metre pool with daybeds, a gymnasium, hot and cold plunge pools, a sauna, and private residents’ lounge and dining facilities.

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Sales agent Todd Matheson, of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/pezet-matheson">Pezet Matheson</a>, which is marketing both 137 Old Burleigh Road and Sea Glass, said 137 Old Burleigh Road would address a clear gap in the market for genuine luxury products.

“There are very few opportunities on the Gold Coast where buyers can secure a residence of this size and quality in a new building,” Matheson said.

“What we’re seeing is a growing cohort of downsizers and interstate buyers who still want space - they’re not willing to compromise on living area, entertaining or finishes.

“This project has been designed with that buyer in mind. It offers the scale of a home, combined with the convenience and security of apartment living, in one of the coast’s most desirable positions.”

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Located on a 1,156 sqm site one block from the beachfront, the development will replace an ageing walk-up building and is expected to contribute to the ongoing transformation of the Old Burleigh Road strip into one of the Gold Coast’s most prestigious residential corridors.

With the development moving into the delivery phase, 137 Old Burleigh Road is slated to hit the market later this year.

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DVB Projects to launch second Broadbeach apartment tower as demolition commences

<a data-end="327" data-is-only-node="" data-start="250" href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/norus-projects" rel="noopener" target="_new">Norus Developments</a> has lodged plans for a new apartment development in Clayton that would add further momentum to the suburb's emerging Green Street corridor.

Plans have been lodged for the consolidated site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/1359-1365-centre-road-clayton-vic-3168">1359-1365 Centre Road</a>, where Norus is seeking approval for 218 apartments across a 12-storey apartment building designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/life-architecture-and-urban-design">Life Architecture</a>.

The proposal sits within the Clayton Major Activity Centre at the threshold of the planned Green Street corridor, a landscaped pedestrian connection intended to improve links through the precinct towards Clayton Railway Station.

The development would replace the site's existing collection of low-scale residential and commercial buildings with a single consolidated building, introducing significantly greater housing density to this part of Centre Road.

A retail tenancy is proposed at ground level to activate the Centre Road frontage, accompanied by transparent street interfaces and landscaping intended to create a more pedestrian-focused edge to the development.

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The building has been designed with stepped massing and upper-level setbacks to manage its transition towards surrounding residential properties. The planning report describes the approach as one that integrates the building into the landscape rather than treating landscaping as a secondary element.

"A strong landscape and public realm strategy underpins the proposal," Urbis states in the planning report.

"Public benefits include an affordable housing contribution, a new pocket park, generous landscaped setbacks, deep soil planting and integrated Water Sensitive Urban Design."

The report adds that these elements are intended to create "a permeable, pedestrian-focused ground plane that enhances walkability, supports urban cooling and reinforces the emerging Green Street character."

Biophilic and passive design principles extend through the residential levels, with planting, daylight, natural ventilation and views towards landscaped areas forming part of the amenity strategy.

Parking would be concentrated away from the public realm, with 145 car spaces proposed from the rear laneway rather than dominating the Centre Road frontage.

The proposal follows an extensive pre-application process with the City of Monash. Three formal meetings were held between the project team and Council from December 2025 to March 2026, with the scheme evolving through several concept iterations before the current design was lodged.

The project arrives as Clayton prepares for substantial change around its established activity centre and the wider Suburban Rail Loop precinct. Its position on Centre Road places the development within an existing concentration of shops, services and public transport, while the Green Street connection is intended to strengthen pedestrian access towards Clayton Railway Station.

First look: Norus plans landscape-led apartment project for Clayton’s emerging Green Street

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gardner-vaughan-group">Gardner Vaughan Group</a> has officially commenced construction on Bronze on Chevron, celebrating the sod turning of its first-ever Gold Coast development and marking a significant milestone in the company's continued expansion across South East Queensland.&nbsp;

Following the successful delivery of premium residential developments throughout Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/bronze-on-chevron-8-mawarra-street-chevron-island-qld-4217">Bronze on Chevron</a> represents Gardner Vaughan Group's entry into the Gold Coast market. Bronze will deliver 119 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments above two ground-level retail tenancies.

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The recent sod turning ceremony was attended by Deputy Mayor Mark Hammel, President of the Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club, Cassandra Sedgman, project consultants, purchasers, project partners and invited guests to celebrate the commencement of construction.&nbsp;

Gardner Vaughan Group Chief Executive Officer Simon Betteridge said Bronze on Chevron represented an exciting new chapter for the business.&nbsp;

"We've spent almost four decades building homes that respond to the way people want to live, and we're excited to bring that experience to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/chevron-island-qld-4217">Chevron Island</a>," Betteridge said.

"Bronze on Chevron is particularly significant because it marks Gardner Vaughan Group's first development on the Gold Coast following many successful projects across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast."

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Betteridge said the ground breaking is a proud moment for the&nbsp;team and their purchasers, who can now see their future homes beginning to take shape.&nbsp;

"As both developer and builder, we're able to oversee every aspect of the project from design through to construction, ensuring the quality and attention to detail Gardner Vaughan Group has become renowned for."&nbsp;

Designed by acclaimed architectural practice <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cottee-parker-architects">Cottee Parker</a>, Bronze on Chevron has been thoughtfully designed to complement Chevron Island's evolving streetscape while embracing its relaxed coastal lifestyle.

The development will offer generous residences with refined interiors, premium finishes and resort-style amenities, with completion anticipated in early 2029.&nbsp;

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The development will offer generous residences with refined interiors, premium finishes and resort-style amenities, with completion anticipated in early 2029

Mark Baljak

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