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Rising above the heart of Clayton South comes Huntington Apartments at Jackson Green brought to you by <a href="/developers/cedar-woods">Cedar Woods</a>.

Designed by acclaimed <a href="/architects/dko-architecture">DKO Architecture</a>, Huntington features 165 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments across two buildings ranging in medium-density height.

At the forefront of this new development are the exquisite finishes and functional layouts of the apartments themselves, and the communal facilities in which residents can enjoy such as an on-site gymnasium, podium gardens and spacious rooftop gardens which include BBQ facilities.

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<figcaption>Huntington Apartments</figcaption></figure>Located along Haughton Road in the heart of <a href="/new-apartments/clayton-south-vic-3169">Clayton South</a>, Huntington brings the convenience of accessible transport, leading schools and shopping precincts to residents within walking distance.

Along with the recently completed upgrade to Clayton Train Station is the extended Djerring Trail for pedestrians and cyclists which weaves through and around new urban parks that follow the train line, connecting Huntington Apartments to nature and convenience.

Monash University and Australia's fashion capital Chadstone are also a short drive away.

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<figcaption>Living spaces connect seamlessly to the outdoors.</figcaption></figure>The design of Huntington Apartments is both elegant and functional. The façade is a dynamic composition of vertical and horizontal lines, clearly delineating each apartment.

Inside, there are layouts available to suit a diverse range of tastes and needs. All apartments offer effortless access to the picturesque podium and rooftop gardens. These communal areas provide the ideal space for quiet relaxation within green surrounds. 

The apartments are available in a choice of two distinct colour palettes. One is light and white creating a stylish minimalistic feel, while the other is dark and dramatic, providing a rich, luxe aesthetic. Living spaces are expansive and lead seamlessly out to your large private balcony.

The completion date is set for Mid 2021. For more information <a href="/buildings/huntington-apartments-1408-1418-centre-road-clayton-south">reach out to the Huntington Apartments project team today</a> via Urban.
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Nick Dante

The vibrant Jackson Green community welcomes Huntington Apartments in Clayton South

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Designed by <a href="/architects/bruce-henderson-architects">Bruce Henderson Architects</a>, newcomer <a href="/buildings/chester-3-chesterville-road-cheltenham">Chester</a> is set to deliver a life of comfort and convenience in <a href="/new-apartments/cheltenham-vic-3192">Cheltenham</a>. One of Melbourne’s most popular areas along the bayside corridor, the suburb offers residents easy access to day-to-day shopping needs and green spaces alike. 

Comprising 32 apartments spread across six floors, this sleek mid-rise features a facade that incorporates a wave-like design, crafted to reflect the bayside suburb. Floor-to-ceiling windows filter in an abundance of natural light, which permeates throughout the spacious open plan interiors. Neutral colour schemes and flexible layouts make for a highly customisable space that residents can adapt to their own styles and preferences.

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“This is a unique opportunity for purchasers to buy a new property in a boutique development in a fantastic location at prices you will never see again in the new development space in this location” 
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Julian Millman, Project Marketing at GaryPeer

Apartment interiors transition seamlessly onto generously sized balconies, with a number of residences incorporating wintergarden terraces. Dwellings have been fitted out with the highest-quality materials and appliances, ensuring long-lasting quality and sophistication. These include oak timber floorboards, Caesarstone benchtops, Smeg appliances, and integrated dishwashers. Residents will also enjoy the conveniences that come from built-in laundry rooms and clever storage solutions that facilitate minimalist living without needing to sacrifice any of your precious belongings.

<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/winter_garden.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Some residences feature generous sized winter gardens."><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="425" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/winter_garden.jpg?itok=y3IT8daE" title="Some residences feature generous sized winter gardens." width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Some residences feature generous sized winter gardens.</figcaption></figure>Clever storage solutions can be found hidden throughout these apartments, and the built-in laundry complete with a trough is perfect for no-fuss living and time-saving.

Experience the many local treasures of Cheltenham, located within walking distance of Westfield Southland, you will find everything you need under one roof with almost 400 stores featuring fashion, specialty, electronic, major supermarkets, department stores, restaurants and cafes. Westfield Southland also has an entertainment precinct which includes a 16 screen Village Cinemas.

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<figcaption>Living spaces are awash with natural light.</figcaption></figure>Cheltenham is in the South East of Melbourne's CBD approximately 18 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD connected by the Southland Train Station only minutes from your home and within a short distance from all of Melbourne's favourite beaches such as Brighton Beach and Half Moon Bay at Black Rock. Chester is in a prime location within walking distance to major activity centres and strip shops including Highett, Mentone, and Cheltenham.

Chester is currently under construction and is slated for completion in mid-2020. If you'd love to live in style in the heart of Cheltenham, <a href="/buildings/chester-3-chesterville-road-cheltenham">reach out to a sales agent via Urban</a>.
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Fashionable and contemporary, Chester brings style and convenience to the heart of Cheltenham

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At Urban, our thoughts are with all fellow Australians, especially our heroic CFA, RFS and emergency workers through this devastating crisis. The loss of lives, wildlife, homes and habitats have left us heartbroken. We are looking at ways we can support affected areas and will continue to inform our readers on the many ways we can help in this crisis.

Here is how you can help:

SEED

Donations to Indigenous climate justice <a href="https://www.seedmob.org.au/">organization Seed </a>will help young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people campaign for solutions to the crisis.  Salvation Army

The Salvation Army are supporting communities within the affected areas, with the goal is raising $3 million for disaster relief. 

Donations can be made by calling 13 SALVOS (13 72 58) or by clicking <a href="https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/donate/make-a-donation/donate-online/?appeal=disasterappeal">here</a>.

CFA Victoria 

A Bushfire Disaster Appeal has been established to support community members affected by the recent bushfires in East Gippsland and Hume. Click <a href="https://www.vic.gov.au/bushfireappeal">here</a> to donate.

Red Cross

Red Cross are supporting thousands of people in evacuation centres and recovery hubs across Australia. Donate online <a href="https://www.redcross.org.au/campaigns/disaster-relief-and-recovery-donate">here</a>, or via phone on 1800 733 276.

Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund

Donating to GERF means that your donation can be used to provide immediate financial assistance to Gippslanders when they urgently need it. Donate online <a href="https://www.gerf.org.au/donate/">here</a>.

Wires Wildlife Rescue

WIRES volunteers are on standby to enter fire grounds once the RFS and National Parks and Wildlife Services (NPWS) declare an area safe to access to assist animals in need. Donate online <a href="https://www.wires.org.au/donate/emergency-fund">here</a>. 

Foodbank Australia 

Foodbank is a food relief organisation, playing a vital role providing essential supplies to support the work of first responders and emergency services as well as giving ongoing assistance to affected communities during the months and years it takes to recover. Donate online <a href="https://www.foodbank.org.au/support-us/make-a-donation/donate-funds/?state=vic">here</a>.

RSPCA Victoria 

RSPCA are working with Agriculture Victoria and the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) to coordinate a response for animals who require assistance during the bushfires. Donate online <a href="https://rspcavic.org/giving/donate">here</a>.

Air BNB

If you’ve been displaced or are helping with relief efforts, you can book free accommodation between 2 January 2020 and 16 January 2020, via AirBNB. Click <a href="https://www.airbnb.com.au/openhomes/disaster-relief/victoriabushfires20">here</a> for details.

Zoos Victoria

Your donation will help fund emergency veterinary assistance and scientific intervention. All donations either great or small will help the response to this crisis. Click <a href="https://donate.zoo.org.au/donation">here</a> for details.

Wildlife Victoria

Donations made to Wildlife Victoria will be distributed to wildlife shelters and carers to help rebuild enclosures and equipment lost in the fires so that they can continue their lifesaving work. Click <a href="https://www.wildlifevictoria.org.au/?view=article&amp;id=145:helping-wildlife-during-bushfires&amp;catid=11:wildlife-information">here</a> for details.

Wildlife Hospitals are struggling to cope with the amount of animals coming through seeking refuge, you can help in more ways by sewing small handmade items such as koala mittens for burnt pads and pouches for marsupials. The RSPCA’s ‘how to’ worksheets and videos have shown people how to create items from scratch.

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<figcaption>A list of hand crafted items needed from the ARCCG</figcaption></figure>Leave a bowl of water out on your front porch or around the garden for any animals that might need it. 
If you have a pet, refrain from walking them or exposing to the hazardous air quality outside. 
Australian comedian Celeste Barber has an incredible <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.facebook.com/donate/1010958179269977/10157671223743418">donation fund</a> set up benefitting multiple charities and organisations.

Unfortunately, scammers and looters are exploiting people in this bushfire crisis. It is important to remain vigilant and refuse door-knockers, cold calls and donate to registered charities only. 
If you believe you are being scammed or have been scammed, call the ACCC’s line - 1300 795 995 - or report it on the Scamwatch website <a href="https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/">here</a>. 

It is also worth noting that affected communities often do not have anywhere to put donated toys, clothes and other goods right now, so selling them and using the money raised could be an option for those without spare money to give. AIR QUALITY 
If you’re worried about air quality in our cities and fire affected areas, buy a face mask. 
In this instance, where the air quality has been punching above hazardous in most areas, a cheap cloth mask won’t suffice. 
P2 Face masks are the only sort that can filter out a meaningful amount of pollution and dangerous particles. These can be found at hardware stores such as Bunnings.

If you’re having trouble breathing, seek medical attention immediately and consider investing in an asthma pump from the local chemist. Ask your doctor about options such as an air purifier, to keep your home safe from pollutants seeping through.

Being aware of the air quality in your town or city that you might experience can be viewed online at <a href="http://aqicn.org/map/melbourne/">aqicn.org</a> and <a href="https://www.epa.vic.gov.au/EPAAirWatch">epa.vic.gov.au</a>. 
Both sites are updated daily and give insight into pollutants you are exposed to.

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<figcaption>Air Quality Index for Randwick, Sydney measured at a hazardous 518 on the 8th of January, 2020.</figcaption></figure>If you’re volunteering in bushfire affected areas, take extra precaution approaching burnt buildings, especially older buildings as dust and asbestos particles linger in the rubble.

WRITE TO YOUR LOCAL MP

Write to your local MP and let them know how you feel about Australia's dismal action on climate change and protecting the environment. Urge local politicians to act. 
Here is where you can <a href="https://www.1millionwomen.com.au/blog/fire-back/">find your local MP</a>.

Finally, we would like to thank all of the firefighters, donors, volunteers and emergency workers who are on the front line saving lives and homes and protecting our environment and the beautiful wildlife that lives amongst us.
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Bushfire relief: The many ways you can help and stay aware.

Insider property guide: Booming Melbourne suburbs you should be considering

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Hampstead Park has quickly become one of Melbourne’s most dynamic and sought-after community developments. Recently reaching an exciting milestone - over 75% sold - the sales success can be attributed to its close proximately to Melbourne’s CBD, local amenity and architecturally designed townhomes with large internal spaces and exquisite finishes. 
The project has been popular with first home buyers, representing over 35% of purchasers to date and has also drawn interest from investors due to the impressive rental returns and stamp duty savings. With the launch of the final release, there is limited time to buy in this vibrant community. The final release, The Wattle Rd. Collection is now available with 4 bedroom options starting from just $765,000. 
Part of the reason as to why Hampstead Park has been so successful, is due to the thoughtfully designed master plan giving a community feel which resonates with locals. The community village focused around the park is proposed to feature a supermarket, specialty retail and dining options, a community centre, medical centre, gym and childcare centre, evoking a close sense of community and home.

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<figcaption>Image - supplied.</figcaption></figure>“The success we have seen over the last 12 months in the face of a tougher market is testament to the outstanding value on offer at <a href="/new-townhouses/maidstone-vic-3012">Hampstead Park</a>,” says INPG Sales Director Andrew Steele. “With 70% of our buyers intending to live in the homes, it’s been great to see just how much the project has resonated with local residents looking to buy a spacious home without compromising on location, connectivity and amenity.” 
The latest townhome collection showcases expansive open plan living, remote lock up garages and floor to ceiling windows that open to large private terraces and balconies. Kitchens feature premium Italian handcrafted 900mm ILVE appliances and large island stone benchtops and butlers pantries maximising space for storage. 
Master bedrooms feature walk-in robes and ensuite with additional contemporary bathrooms in the townhomes with generous amounts of storage. Located at the eastern end of Hampstead Park, the convenience and amenity that this collection offers is unmatched and at a fraction of the price of many inner-city suburbs. The Wattle Rd. release, surrounded by wide open roads and landscaped streetscapes, is ideally positioned just a few minutes’ walk to Highpoint Shopping Centre, hosting over 500 retail, dining and entertainment options. 
Walking distance to parklands and charming riverside trails, residents will benefit from the urban connectivity of <a href="/new-townhouses/maidstone-vic-3012">Maidstone</a> as well as the tranquil leafy vistas that surround. Hampstead Park also benefits from the impressive and diverse schooling choices plus a tram line that brings services to and from the bustling Melbourne CBD and other outer activity centres and suburbs.

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<figcaption>Image - supplied.</figcaption></figure>The architects focus on bringing themes of sustainability and natural connection to the project and have done so effortlessly as every home features a durable material palette that includes matte timber surfaces and tactile stones and a refined, sympathetic design encouraging residents to bring their own personality and style into living spaces. Designed by award-winning architectural practice Clarke Hopkins Clarke, Hampstead Park sets a benchmark for community development connecting residents with neighbours and nature and accommodating for population growth without overloading current infrastructure or lessening resident’s comfort. “The vision for this new master-planned mixed-use precinct in Maidstone is to create a unique mixed-use urban precinct that provides a vibrant place to live, work and play. Based on the 4 key principles of Community, Integration, Identity and Sustainability, the design will aspire to create a modern and vibrant community, that integrates within the existing context of the site, has a strong sense of identity, and shapes a socially and environmentally sustainable Environment.”  - <a href="/architects/clarke-hopkins-clarke-0">Clarke Hopkins Clarke </a> 
With towering tree canopies and lush surrounding parklands, each townhome is immersed into a tranquil environment. Interiors for each residence are designed by celebrated Adele Bates providing a high-quality level of comfort, liveability and timeless aesthetic.

Each home reflects the evolving needs of a family with multiple areas for entertaining as well as intimate nooks for quiet moments of Solitude. Driven by the experienced team at INPG and <a href="/developers/bewise-property-group">Bewise</a> Property Group, Hampstead Park has continuously evolved since its launch in 2018. The dynamic approach to project, refining designs brought about by the in-house capabilities of INPG ensured that the homes were meeting the demands of the market.

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<figcaption>Image - supplied.</figcaption></figure>With civil <a href="/builders/arrow-construction">construction</a> now well underway for Stage 1 and land settlements anticipated for Q1 2020, Hampstead Park hopes to welcome its first residents as early as the end of next year.
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Hampstead Park: The Wattle Rd. Collection wins over buyers with sustainable and timeless design

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<a href="http://www.chc.com.au/">Clarke Hopkins Clarke</a> challenged the idea of a typical suburban neighbourhood shopping centre and transformed it into an engaged, lively, mixed use community, thus creating Polaris Town Centre.

Creating the walkable 20 minute neighbourhood on the former uninhabited Larundel Psychiatric Hospital site was not only a solution to community growth but the restoration, preservation and revitalisation of the Heritage buildings that lay in disrepair for over a decade.

With heritage character charm, Polaris Town Centre represents one of Melbourne’s first examples of ‘main street’ master-planning providing housing diversity, community facilities and walkable, green space though it is not complete just yet. <a href="/architects/clarke-hopkins-clarke-0">Clarke Hopkins Clarke</a> proudly present the final two instalments to the Town Centre which through its 15 stages has spanned 10 years of thoughtful and adaptive development.

<div class="rtecenter"><a href="https://www.chc.com.au/project/eclipse-townhouses">ECLIPSE</a></div>

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The final stage of ten townhouses that make up Eclipse, Polaris has been released, bridging the gap between the modern and heritage apartments appealing to an increasingly mixed demographic. 
As Clarke Hopkins Clarke have been conscious and careful in protecting and retaining an environmental focus, Eclipse has been designed so that all heritage trees along the street frontage during the construction process are kept untouched.

The Eclipse townhomes are the final piece at the end of a long developmental process to form the Polaris Town Centre. A blend of modern, heritage and contemporary architecture forms a diverse community aesthetic and each Eclipse townhome will echo with the colours of its natural environment of iconic gumtrees and parkland outside.

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 LUNAR
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<figcaption>Lunar exterior. Image supplied</figcaption></figure>Introducing the last instalment to the award-winning community-building project, Lunar townhouses and apartment complex, a refreshing perspective for modern living. Located in the heart of the Polaris Town Centre, Lunar brings a collection of 41 one, two and three bedroom apartments with upsized floor plans and enhanced finishes for low-maintenance living.

Set amongst the vast green space, Lunar residents will be able to enjoy the convenience and nestle comfortably in the fabric of the community within walking distance of cafes, restaurants, specialty stores and a supermarket at Polaris. The townhouses are awash with natural light and the complex is surrounded by green space to which residents can enjoy via their private balconies or courtyard gardens.

Lunar introduces a refreshing new perspective of modern living as more Australians move into mixed use precincts, admiring the 20-minute neighbourhood model. Polaris is close to LaTrobe University and serviced by a prominent tram line, providing connection to the Melbourne CBD.

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We spoke with Multi-Res Partner Toby Lauchlan and the Mixed-use and Urban Design Partner Dean Landy from CHC about their monumental project. 
 

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<figcaption>Multi-Res Partner Toby Lauchlan</figcaption></figure> 

What drew you to Bundoora?

Dean Landy: We were the design architects selected by Dealcorp, which secured the former Larundel Psychiatric Hospital site from VicUrban. <a href="/developers/dealcorp">Dealcorp</a> had a very clear vision for the site and it was our role to interpret that vision into the masterplan. We have then been able to work with Dealcorp over the last eight years to develop each stage of the development.

 

What was the biggest trend you noticed in the area?

Dean: More and more people are now selecting where they live based on the lifestyle choices and surrounding amenity. This is a growing trend everywhere, and it was a fairly new trend in Bundoora when this project originated. It’s about creating walkable, people focused places that are well connected, convenient and have a distinctive sense of place that people can be proud of. We believe Polaris delivers on all of these key elements. 
The other emerging trend when this development commenced was an increasing demand for apartments. This was initially driven by a student market, but as the development matured, Dealcorp has been able to offer a more diverse range of apartment options to better accommodate a high number of owner-occupiers, who enjoy having everything at their doorsteps.

 

I grew up in Reservoir and when studying at LaTrobe University, my family and I would frequent Polaris Shopping Centre quite often. Growing up in the North, we were used to shopping in underutilised centres with vast car parks and poorly maintained buildings and there was always an uneasiness. Is this something you noticed when designing Polaris and did you realise the beneficial impact it would have on locals?

Dean: The intention of Polaris from the outset was not to repeat the generic suburban shopping centre formula that was typical for these areas – generally single-use destinations and more focused on cars. We’ve tried to create a true mixed-use urban centre focused on people. The idea of introducing under-croft carparking, pedestrian-only laneways, urban squares and access to green spaces was all about breaking the mold. The built form is a key element in creating a true village centre look and feel. The upper-level apartments provide better framing of streetscapes and also provide more passive surveillance after retail hours.

 

What were your experiences with local town centres?

Dean: ClarkeHopkinsClarke has been actively involved in the design of many new town centres across Australia.  In our experience, the best town centre design draws on the lessons of the great pre-war planning era, as like you see in Yarraville, Elwood and East Ivanhoe, and contextualises it to meet contemporary vehicle demands, single ownership structures, retail habits and spatial requirements. We’ve found that what differentiates a new local town centre from just another shopping centre is a sense of place and character, as well as a reconsideration of the urban built form. How does it feel to see Polaris Town Centre mentioned in high esteem amongst global works in Hoyne’s book The Place Economy Vol 2? 
Dean: Polaris is only a small project compared to some of the exemplar projects discussed in Hoyne’s The Place Economy Vol 2. But I think it’s an important case study. At the end of the day, it’s these medium-scale, mixed-use local town centres that have the potential to impact the most number of people on a day to day basis by providing more affordable housing and better access to public transport, encouraging more walkability and increasing social interactions. Given that every major city around the world is dealing with urban sprawl and discussions around densification, more projects like Polaris have real potential to improve people’s quality of life.

 

The northern suburbs have incredibly car dependant areas. How important was it for ClarkeHopkinsClarke to establish a walkable, activated and integrated community?

Dean: Walkability is already a big focus in urban planning and real estate marketability, and that’s set to increase. Two inter-related trends will drive demand for more mixed-use, walkable urban development in all areas of greater Melbourne. The first is the rapid decline in millennials’ uptake of car ownership and drivers’ licenses. More and more young people see cars as expensive to buy, often inconvenient to park, and expensive to maintain and fuel. Public transport, Uber, cycling and walking are now the preferred options of many. 
The second is the increase in lifestyle and amenity requirements of many groups, from millennials to baby boomers. More people want to be within walking distance of shops, great coffee, healthcare and schools. This also translates into demand for more walkable neighbourhoods. The health and wellbeing benefits of walkable communities are now more widely understood. People have realised that it is a lot more enjoyable to be part of a community that’s framed around a walkable lifestyle.

 

As Polaris developed, did the designs and plans for Eclipse and Lunar apartments and townhouses change over time?

Toby Lauchlan: Residential homes are always the key drivers of designing for a community. Lunar and Eclipse are among the final residential insertions at Polaris Bundoora, which has been evolving over eight years now. Our approach has been to provide a diverse environment with high quality, varied typologies.

 

Both Lunar and Eclipse have such a strong feeling of home. How important was bringing that warmth to the design? 
Toby: As with every home, we aim to achieve a sense of belonging, connection and openness, with light filled, inviting spaces. That starts with open living spaces, cosy bedrooms and ample storage. We build up warmth and interest in every dwelling by incorporating layers of textured materials, from stone to timber grain to tones inspired by the surrounding eucalyptus trees. 

 

With Lunar and Eclipse being among the final instalments to the Polaris Town Centre, what makes them special? 

Toby: Creating the final instalments of a project is like the writing the closing chapters of a book, so we wanted to make an impact. Polaris has been a rewarding experience for us and we wanted to ensure we left a great legacy for residents and our long-term clients. With Lunar and Eclipse, it was about leaving a careful footprint on the remaining sites. Minimal impact to the heritage apartments. Placing townhouses where we could retain as many of the existing trees as possible. Ensuring that the idea of apartment living isn’t marked by small, cramped spaces, but large, open living areas and lovely vistas. Architecturally our language was simple – structured forms and layered interest through angled roof forms and natural materials, with a strong connection to the local vernacular. 

 

 

 

 
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Q&A: Clarke Hopkins Clarke’s Polaris Town Centre enters its final phase

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One of Australia’s most successful construction companies, Probuild, has delivered the final major stage of The Glen’s $430 million redevelopment comprising of 50 new fashion and lifestyle stores, a new formatted two storey David Jones department store and an indoor-outdoor dining precinct with more than 10 new restaurants.

This is the fourth and final stage of <a href="/developers/vicinity-centres">Vicinity Centres</a>’ The Glen, designed by Melbourne-based design house <a href="/architects/nh-architecture">NH Architecture</a>, since the redevelopment began in 2017, and is now home to over 250 exciting fashion, fresh food, beauty and dining retailers to offer shoppers across its two levels.

Redeveloped to bring a more premium customer experience to shoppers in Melbourne’s south-east, The Glen now blends the latest retail store formats and fitouts, with luxurious amenities and an open air two-level dining precinct, joining the new Food Gallery, opened in late 2018. 
 

<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/010819_theglenstage4launch_350112.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Unveiling the new David Jones department store. Image supplied"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="387" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/010819_theglenstage4launch_350112.jpg?itok=r6l0KvMi" title="Unveiling the new David Jones department store. Image supplied" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Unveiling the new David Jones department store. Image supplied</figcaption></figure>“The opening of this latest and the final major stage of The Glen is a wonderful achievement for Probuild and our partner, Vicinity Centres,” said Probuild Victoria’s Managing Director, Luke Stambolis.

“We’ve enjoyed a relationship with Vicinity that extends past 30 years, having built every major retail stage of Chadstone. We’re pleased to have now delivered all four stages at The Glen and see this important retail and dining destination beautifully transformed and extended for an improved customer experience.This final major stage at The Glen was completed by Probuild on program, to an exceptionally high level of quality and safely - attributes Probuild is renowned for,” Mr. Stambolis said.

The Probuild team’s involvement with The Glen will continue and turn skyward with construction recently commencing on Golden Age Group’s Sky Garden project to be located atop the centre. This joint venture between Golden Age Group and <a href="/builders/probuild">Probuild</a> will see Australia’s biggest residential project being built over a retail destination, with more than 500 new apartments in three towers underway and due for completion in 2021.

The three towers will be above the retail podium, each with 18, 10 and 11 levels of one, two and three bedroom apartments on offer. Architects Rothelowman design the towers in collaboration with DKO Architecture who designed the interiors, creating a unique destination and one of many projects across Australia fusing retail with mixed use developments. 
 

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<figcaption>Artist impression of The Glen with the Sky Gardens towers. Image supplied</figcaption></figure> 

One of Australia’s most respected architecture studios, <a href="/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>, has truly created a development that brings Glen Waverley into 21st century living. <a href="/buildings/sky-garden-235-springvale-road-glen-waverley">Sky Gardens</a> comprises of a 4,000sqm oasis of elevated curated open gardens with North and South Gardens being distinctive from one another. 
North Gardens have a more social focus with a children’s play space, bar and lounge, private kitchen and vegetable gardens. The Southern Gardens feature a range of outdoor spaces, from large lawns to private dining spaces. Outdoor kitchens, a fitness area and water features nestle amongst the lush greenery. 
With interiors designed in collaboration by <a href="/architects/dko-architecture">DKO Architecture</a> and <a href="/developers/golden-age-group">Golden Age Group</a>, Sky Gardens becomes a masterpiece with the latest design trends and amenities. Amenities include private podium oasis garden with bars, lounges, a relaxation zone, kitchen garden, play and picnic area, private cabanas, meditation, wellness area, cinema room, a games room and pool. 
 

<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/screen_shot_2019-08-09_at_9.35.50_am.png" rel="gallery-all" title="Sky Gardens"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="277" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2019-08-09_at_9.35.50_am.png?itok=eQWMcsNw" title="Sky Gardens" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Sky Gardens</figcaption></figure>“I see big cities in Australia especially, turning towards these types of locations for people to live and so the architecture tends to respond to that issue in itself. It means people can shop and be entertained right below their apartment. To live above these projects, like The Glen, is an opportunity that very few people will come across in the short term.” says architect and Rothelowman Principal Shane Rothe.

The towers are expected to be completed by 2021 and when completed will be one of Australia’s first and largest mixed use development above a retail centre, creating an environment of entertainment and vibrancy. 
 
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Probuild Delivers Final Major Stage of The Glen Development

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Exclusive: Sydney's newest food precinct was unveiled at <a href="/developers/coronation-property">Coronation Property</a>'s 'The Paper Mill' 
Western Sydney’s newest food precinct was unveiled last night in one of the property industry’s most exclusive launch party event of the year in <a href="/developments/liverpool-nsw-2170">Liverpool</a> where VIP guests experienced a world-class culinary and lifestyle offering previously unseen to the region.

Opening to the public on August 10th 2019, <a href="/buildings/the-paper-mill-20-shepherd-street-liverpool">The Paper Mill</a> Food is a 1,800sqm precinct offering four distinct restaurants under the heritage sawtooth roof of the beautifully restored 1914 Paper Mill building. 
Located at Coronation Property’s 882-apartment urban renewal project, the Paper Mill Precinct on the shores of the Georges River will reflect the cultural diversity and vibrancy of Sydney’s West, whilst progressing Liverpool as a major culinary destination as it quickly transforms into what’s been heralded as Sydney’s third CBD. 
 

<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/hhshqwnw.jpeg" rel="gallery-all" title="Image supplied by Kym Cheek, Polymer Studios"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="387" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/hhshqwnw.jpeg?itok=Q7T_TWzn" title="Image supplied by Kym Cheek, Polymer Studios" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Image supplied by Kym Cheek, Polymer Studios</figcaption></figure>Firepit, an à la carte restaurant specialising in wood-fire cooked meat and seafood; Charcoal Joe’s, a Lebanese charcoal chicken outlet; Shepherd’s Lane, a café and dessert bar; and Georgie’s, a pizzeria and bar are the four restaurants that make up The Paper Mill with an events space to provide the perfect venue for weddings, christenings, anniversaries with the flexibility to cater for small and large gatherings of 120 or more under the one roof.

In addition, Paper Mill Kids will provide a function venue and play area for children, with bench seating and a playground to keep the kids entertained while parents dine.

Having already delivered The Paper Mill’s first stage buildings – The Paper Mill – and with the second and third stages, The Gild and The Bindery currently in their settlement period, Joseph Nahas, Coronation Property’s Managing Director, says the revitalisation of the heritage paper mill building into a buzzing retail quarter was a key objective of the masterplan.

“We’ve used the best food specialists in the business to create The Paper Mill Food, and this unique destination will anchor the entire precinct, enticing families from across Western Sydney who are looking for a top-quality food experience delivered in a welcoming and down-to-earth environment,” he confirmed.

“We wanted to create a space that feels like home and which encourages a new brand of family-friendly eating, because for many families, the kitchen is the heart of the home. 
The people of the west have been crying out for a venue such as this for a long time, and we’re very proud to be delivering it for them.” 
 

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<figcaption>Images supplied by Kym Cheek, Polymer Studios</figcaption></figure>The Paper Mill building has been respectfully transformed by hospitality interior architects <a href="https://ds17.com.au/">DS17</a> – the firm behind Alpha, Lotus Restaurant, Bel &amp; Brio, Nour, Casa Chibo, Chu The Phat and Madame Wu – who have honoured the industrial history with contemporary updates in steel, glass and stone. 

The stellar team on the ground includes General Manager Jason Chow – ex Solotel, Chiswick and Aria – and Executive Chef Nader Shayeb – ex Nour, Bouillon, Aqua Luna, La Sala and Kazbah in Sydney and Moro, London.

“Having an experienced, first-class hospitality team such as this at The Paper Mill Food really is a coup for Coronation Property and for Western Sydney,” added Mr Nahas.  “What we’ve created is a venue where people can come in for coffee on the go, have lunch with the kids, or bring colleagues in for corporate entertaining.”

Mr Nahas says The Paper Mill Food is consistent with his company’s goal of providing affordable world-class design and luxury at The Paper Mill.

“As a company, Coronation Property is firmly committed to delivering a first-class lifestyle that benefits the whole community, both at The Paper Mill and across greater Sydney. From the very start, our vision for The Paper Mill was to use the best architects and interior and landscape designers to create a masterplanned precinct offering outstanding design and amenity, but at a price everyday people can afford.”

“This high level of design has really resonated with the Liverpool community, with many embracing the lifestyle on offer here – especially as it’s something that’s never been seen in Sydney’s west before. 
This journey has now been capped with the opening of this amazing food precinct, which is dedicated to shared, family-focussed food experiences, but is accessible to everyone.”

<a href="/">Apartments.com.au’</a>s very own Client Strategist and Account Director for <a href="https://socialgarden.com.au/">Social Garden</a> Pieter Jordaan was grateful to attend the event saying “It was an epic event and the most appropriate way to launch a space that will see countless celebrations to come. The Paper Mill Food is going to set the benchmark for venues across the Liverpool region. At multiple moments throughout the night I had to remind myself that I was in Liverpool as the vibes were world class.”

 For more information on The Paper Mill, visit www.coronation.com.au or call Coronation Property on 1800 169 100.
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Exclusive: Sydney's newest food precinct was unveiled at Coronation Property's 'The Paper Mill'

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Brisbane’s approved <a href="https://www.hutchinsonbuilders.com.au/projects/commercial/midtown-centre">Midtown Centre</a> development is underway with facade demolition occurring this month in preparation for Australia’s first conversion and refurbishment of existing twin towers. 
The Midtown Centre development will merge two outdated office buildings into a single new commercial tower with new public laneway, designed by acclaimed architecture firm Fender Katsalidis.

This transformation will deliver 42,000sqm of A-Grade office space with Brisbane’s largest office floor plates of 2,500sqm, allowing highly flexible and connected workplaces and raising the number of levels from 19 to 26. 
The project removes the facade of the existing structures, infills the gap between the towers by expanding the floor plates, fusing into one tower and will be wrapped by a healthy new glass facade. 
Connecting and refurbishing two existing structures is over 230% more environmentally friendly than demolishing and building anew according to Green Star. 
The project also includes the refurbishment of the Heritage Charlotte Street Facade to be guided by <a href="/developers/urbis">Urbis</a> and in strict accordance to the Brisbane City Council’s Heritage guidelines. 

Midtown Centre will have a range of first class integrated amenities to serve the modern workforce of today with a sky bridges to connect workers encouraging collaboration, an array of sky gardens to achieve a 5 Star Green Star rating as well as Queensland’s first rated Silver WELL core and shell.

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<figcaption>The revitalised plans to connect and refurbish the two existing structures.</figcaption></figure> 

The joining of two buildings together and the adaptive reuse of existing fabric and some of the infrastructure is far more sustainable whilst also lowering the wait time for tenants to move back instead of creating a completely new building. This technique is fairly new to Australia and is amongst a handful of modern developments such as the <a href="/developments/sydney-nsw-2000">Quay Quarter Tower</a> in <a href="/developments/sydney-nsw">Sydney</a> that is using this up-cycling method to create a completely renewed and sustainable building whilst retaining its structural shell and most floor plates.

Built in 1890, the heritage facade facing Charlotte Street will be carefully restored and enhanced and will make way for the 3 storey mixed use podium separated by a central naturally ventilated glass atrium.

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<figcaption>The renewed and activated heritage front on Charlotte Street.</figcaption></figure>The facade of the existing structures will be replaced by floor-to-ceiling glass, oriented towards the sun which will let in a great deal of natural light. The design includes green atriums and three storey voids to bring in more sunlight, allowing for the comfortability of workers in the expanded floor plates.

Rio Tinto was announced as the anchor tenant in March 2019 and will occupy 20,000sqm of the building, relocating from its former home at 123 Albert Street. 
Midtown will use locally sourced <a href="/developments/brisbane-qld">Queensland</a> materials featuring subtropical inspired fitouts with numerous outdoor terraces, inter-floor mixed mode atriums, state of the art end of trip facilities, a complimentary wellness centre and a 840sqm sky terrace garden on the 20th level.

The new laneway connecting Mary Street to Charlotte Street will include a mix of retail and hospitality spaces that activate the ground floor precinct.

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<figcaption>The sky terrace occupying 840sqm of the 20th floor.</figcaption></figure>Internationally renowned <a href="/architects/fk-australia">Fender Katsalidis</a> embraced the ‘Buildings that Breathe’ philosophy through the design of this tower. Interiors and workspaces will be designed by <a href="/architects/hassell-studio">Hassell</a>, while Landscape Architects Lat27 will be responsible for shaping the outdoor green spaces incorporated into the building. 

The tower is committed to creating a healthy work environment and brings Brisbane to the forefront as a World Class City to which it has progressed greatly to becoming in the past few years. The building will be completed by mid 2021, delivered amongst new supply in the Brisbane CBD office market.

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Australia's first twin tower conversion and refurbishment is underway

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Premier Global construction company <a href="/builders/multiplex">Multiplex</a> has reached their new construction milestone on <a href="/developers/qic">QIC’s</a> $800 million mixed-use project, 80 Collins Street, topping out the new 41 level premium office South Tower. 
Located at the ‘Paris End’ of Collins Street in Melbourne’s CBD, the precinct comprises of the South Tower with office space across 43,000sqm, a construction of a 250 room boutique Next hotel and the refurbishment of the existing North Tower, a 47 level A-grade office building, all connected by a world-class 5000sqm retail podium that adds a vibrant streetscape to Collins and Little Collins Streets.

Global architect, <a href="/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a> have undertaken the design of the building base in collaboration with Dutch firm, <a href="/architects/unstudio">UNStudio</a> on the South Tower and hotel facades. 
The new South Tower features a stunning faceted glass exterior cantilevering towards Collins Street, and the interior will feature flexible floor plates with the ability to create inter-floor links to allow occupants to engineer their space for collaboration and enhanced connectivity.

“80 Collins is also one of the most complex builds we are currently delivering in Melbourne, with the new South Tower constructed to cantilever 12 metres over existing buildings on Collins Street – the first time the engineering feat has been achieved to this scale.” said Graham Cottam, Regional Managing Director at Multiplex.

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<figcaption>QIC's South Tower tops out at 216 metres. Image supplied.</figcaption></figure>The retail precinct will connect the hotel and both the North and South towers through a series of laneways linking the street main streets on the block, becoming a new prestigious shopping destination for Collins Street. 
At 216 metres tall, 80 Collins Street boasts panoramic views across the <a href="/developments/melbourne-vic">Melbourne CBD</a>, our beloved Yarra River and Greater Melbourne views.

The new South Tower has a 6-star Green Star design rating and is targeting a 5 star NABERS Energy rating. The building is also WELL ready to allow customers to to pursue further fitout certification. 80 Collins Street has used innovative construction methods such as the introduction of a double-deck lifting system with a destination control system. 
This allows the development to achieve a Premium building rating and minimises the size of the core to maximise the net lettable area.

ESD features include a chilled beam mechanical system to allow for passive temperature control as well as the inclusion of intuitive lighting control. 
The <a href="/developments/melbourne-vic-3000">80 Collins precinct</a> is owned by Dexus and Dexus Wholesale Property Fund following QIC’s successful divestment of the asset in May 2019. The development project is being delivered by QIC GRE until completion to which is on track for 2020.

“This premiere mixed-use development heralds a new chapter in the story of its prestigious location, and we’re delighted to see 80 Collins reach its highest point.”

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<figcaption>The new podium. Image supplied.</figcaption></figure>
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Multiplex Tops Out QIC’S Collins Street Tower

The new <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/yarraville-green-42-stephen-street-yarraville-vic-3013">Yarraville Green</a> development in Melbourne's inner west is showing that landscaping can be just as influential as architecture, with buyers responding strongly to the garden-first approach adopted from the outset by developer Excelon Projects and the project's design team.

Excelon appointed Six Degrees Architects and landscape architects SBLA to work collaboratively on the development, with a brief to create "a sustainable, design-led building with a focus on community."

That approach has resonated with buyers. According to Next Chapter Director Tom Hirini, who is leading the sales campaign, the landscaped communal garden has become one of the project's defining features, alongside its boutique scale and European-inspired cluster housing concept.

Local downsizers, right-sizers and established families already living in Yarraville and surrounding suburbs have accounted for the majority of purchasers.

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Yarraville Green will comprise 53 homes, including apartments and townhomes, arranged around the shared central garden to maximise connections to the landscaped open space. Parking has been moved underground, allowing the ground plane to be dedicated to greenery, pedestrian movement and communal spaces.

The landscape extends well beyond passive planting. Productive garden beds, a pergola, communal gathering spaces, garden sheds and a pet wash have all been integrated into the masterplan, creating spaces designed to encourage everyday interaction between residents.

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The interiors continue Excelon's focus on craftsmanship, incorporating bespoke elements by Melbourne artisans including leadlight detailing by Adadaz, hand-turned timber hardware by Auburn Woodturning and blown-glass lighting by Ruth Allen.

Sustainability has also been embedded throughout the project, with Yarraville Green targeting an average 7-star NatHERS energy rating through passive design principles, rooftop solar servicing common areas and rainwater harvesting for landscape irrigation.

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Construction continues to progress at Yarraville Green, with structural works well underway and framing works approaching completion under builder Balmain &amp; Co. The project remains on track for completion in mid-2027.

Apartments at Yarraville Green are currently priced from $625,000, while townhomes start from $1.4 million.

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Joel Robinson

Garden-led design drives buyer demand at Yarraville Green

National diversified developer Fortis has officially launched Crest &amp; Walker, its latest Brisbane apartment development, with construction now underway on the 20-storey Newstead project.

Award-winning builder BINAH has commenced construction on the Bureau^Proberts-designed building, which will deliver a limited collection of 65 two and three-bedroom apartments on Kyabra Street.

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The project marks Fortis' fourth active residential development in Brisbane, following River House, which is nearing completion, alongside projects in New Farm and Hamilton as the national developer continues to expand its South East Queensland pipeline.

Fortis General Manager – Development Queensland Dan Boman said Crest &amp; Walker reflects the developer's long-term commitment to delivering design-led residential projects in Brisbane's established inner-city suburbs.

"We're proud to be strengthening our presence in Brisbane with Crest &amp; Walker, particularly in such a sought-after lifestyle destination as Newstead," Boman said.

"Every Fortis project is shaped by its context, and we approach each one with the respect and care it deserves.

"Our focus is always on creating places that feel connected to their neighbourhood and elevate the everyday experience for residents. Newstead continues to evolve as one of Brisbane's most sought-after urban communities, and Crest &amp; Walker reflects our ambition to contribute meaningfully to that story."

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Positioned between Gasworks Plaza and James Street, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/crest-walker-newstead-12-kyabra-street-newstead-qld-4006">Crest &amp; Walker</a> has been designed as a boutique residential address offering privacy and generous living spaces within one of Brisbane's most established lifestyle precincts.

The building features a contemporary brick podium softened by integrated landscaping, while the upper levels are characterised by restrained architecture and enduring materiality. Interiors have been designed to maximise natural light, acoustic performance and long-term liveability.

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Residences comprise spacious two and three-bedroom floorplans, with two-bedroom apartments priced from $1.55 million and three-bedroom, half-floor residences from $3.95 million.

Residents will have access to a wellness-focused rooftop featuring a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, landscaped dining spaces and outdoor lounge areas overlooking Newstead and the Brisbane CBD.

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Sales are being managed by Slaite Projects, with Fortis expecting strong demand from owner-occupiers seeking a high-quality, design-focused apartment in one of Brisbane's most tightly held inner-city suburbs.

Completion of Crest &amp; Walker is slated for late 2028.

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Fortis expands Brisbane pipeline with launch of Crest & Walker in Newstead

The enormity of delivering a true skyscraper in Australia's new development market is often overlooked.

It has taken the best part of a decade since plans for Chevron One were first unveiled, but the 41-storey tower is now complete, with residents collecting their keys and moving into what has become one of the Gold Coast's most recognisable new landmarks.

Rising 127 metres above Chevron Island, Chevron One stands almost twice as high as any other building on the island. Its scale places it alongside the trio of towers at Jewel, arguably the last truly significant addition to the central Gold Coast skyline when they were completed around six years ago.

While there are several developments underway around a similar height to Chevron One, they are more concentrated within clusters of the highest towers in the city. The fact Chevron One sits within a developing precinct, looking back at the other high-rise developments in Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, makes it a different proposition altogether. It will certainly become a reference point on the Gold Coast skyline.

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Developer Bensons Property Group is behind the 41-storey tower, which has 229 apartments, along with an exhaustive list of resident amenity spread across what is the largest development site ever assembled on Chevron Island.

The tower has been the talk of the town for years, says Ray White Projects Gold Coast agent Caitlin Rosenboom, who is selling the remaining apartments.

"People have been watching Chevron One go up for years," Rosenboom says, adding that many prospective buyers have been surprised by the scale of the views once they step inside.

"It's only when they walk through a completed apartment that they truly understand the position of the building," Rosenboom says.

"The views are jaw-dropping. Whether you're looking east over the ocean, across Surfers Paradise, along the river systems or out to the hinterland, every level offers something different but equally impressive."

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One of Chevron One's defining advantages is its location on the eastern side of Chevron Island on Stanhill Drive, a position which protects the views forever.

"There's only one row of houses between Chevron One and the water, and the height restrictions along the river means views from Chevron One can never be built out,"&nbsp;Rosenboom says.

While new apartment developments continue to emerge across the Gold Coast, Rosenboom says opportunities to secure a completed apartment with this level of outlook are becoming increasingly rare.

"The size of the site is something that would be incredibly difficult to replicate today," she says.

"That's allowed Chevron One to deliver the sort of amenity, open space and resident facilities that very few projects can offer. There are not many completed apartment buildings on the Gold Coast right now that can compete with the combination of scale, quality and amenity."

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There's around 2,000 sqm of amenity solely for the use of residents of Chevron One. Club One features a uniquely shaped swimming pool that mirrors the footprint of the building itself, set within a extensively landscaped gardens. There's also an indoor pool and spa, a fully equipped gym with a Pilates room, a yoga garden, a bookable private dining area and lounge that can host up to 30 people, and a 24-hour concierge service.

As for the buyers, Rosenboom is fielding enquiry from everywhere: Sydneysiders and Melburnians looking at the new and off-the-plan market following the changes in the Federal Budget, as well as those looking to relocate, through to South East Queenslanders seeking either a permanent home or a weekender bolthole.

"The Gold Coast lifestyle continues to resonate with people relocating from the southern states, and when they see the views and the quality of what's been delivered at Chevron One, it becomes very easy for them to understand the appeal," Rosenboom says.

A diverse mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments remain available, with each offering "something a little different", be it the orientation and views, configuration, or level, to suit a wide variety of buyers.

The remaining apartments are ready to inspect in person, by appointment.

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A decade in the making: Residents to move into Chevron One as construction wraps up

A general rule of thumb in new apartment developments is that the penthouses get the rooftop.

It's a formula that's become commonplace across Australia's apartment market. Residents might have access to a pool, gym or barbecue facilities on a dedicated lower level, but the most desirable outdoor spaces are typically reserved for the highest-priced homes at the top of the building.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sherpa-property-group">Sherpa Property Group</a> has taken the opposite approach.

Rather than dedicating the rooftop to a handful of buyers, the Gold Coast developer has made it the centrepiece of its Flourish collection, creating expansive shared spaces from the best vantage point in the building.

The philosophy has reached its most ambitious expression at <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> in Palm Beach, where two rooftop precincts connected by a skybridge will deliver one of the most extensive lifestyle offerings seen in a residential apartment project on the Gold Coast.

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"We're seeing a clear move toward developments that offer more than just an apartment," Sherpa Group founder Christie Leet said.

"People want spaces that support how they actually live, whether that's working from home, staying active, or spending time with family and friends.

"That's where amenity becomes critical. It's not just about what's included, but how those spaces are designed to be used every day."

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The breadth of amenity has already attracted buyers across multiple demographics. Younger first home buyers have been drawn to Soleira's one-bedroom apartments, a product rarely delivered in Palm Beach, while families have responded to practical inclusions such as the shallow children's pool adjoining the main lap pool and the extensive communal recreation areas.

Instead of a single rooftop, Soleira delivers two distinct lifestyle zones.

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The southern rooftop has been dedicated to wellness, featuring a gym, yoga and Pilates studio, work-from-home facilities, a wellness centre, spa, and hot and cold plunge pools.

The northern rooftop focuses on recreation and entertaining, incorporating a heated resort-style pool, private dining rooms, pizza ovens, barbecues, a golf simulator, children's recreation areas, and what is expected to be the Gold Coast's first rooftop basketball court, which will also double as a squash court.

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Beyond the rooftops, Soleira will introduce 1,500 sqm of curated retail beneath the towers, creating one of Palm Beach's first genuinely mixed-use lifestyle precincts where cafés, restaurants and convenience retail become part of residents' everyday lives.

Sherpa has also retained management rights across the development, allowing it to oversee the long-term operation of the building through a 24-hour concierge model. The developer is also exploring additional revenue streams within the precinct aimed at helping offset ongoing body corporate costs for residents.

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While Soleira is the largest project Sherpa has delivered, the rooftop-first philosophy has been evolving for several years.

It began with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/amargo-6-12-sixth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Amargo</a>, the first project released under the Flourish brand. Rather than competing at the ultra-luxury end of the market with oversized half-floor and full-floor residences, Sherpa focused on creating lifestyle-driven apartments supported by resort-style shared spaces.

Amargo introduced more than 800 sqm of rooftop amenity, combining wellness facilities, heated pools, entertaining areas, cabanas, pizza ovens and private dining spaces into what was designed as an extension of residents' homes rather than a facility used only occasionally.

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That approach continued with Flourish Oasis, where the same amenity-led philosophy was refined into a more boutique development. Strong demand from Sherpa's growing VIP database saw much of the project sold before it reached the broader market, reinforcing buyer appetite for apartment communities centred around shared lifestyle experiences.

Flourish Amargo is slated for completion mid-way-through next year, with Oasis to be delivered by late 2027. Flourish Soleira is expected to complete in 2030.

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Sherpa takes amenity to the sky as Flourish Soleira captures booming Palm Beach demand

As apartment living continues to evolve across Sydney's growth corridors, the quality and distribution of shared spaces is increasingly shaping how residents experience home. Rather than functioning as add-ons, amenities are being embedded into the daily rhythm of a building, supporting everything from quiet retreat to social interaction, often within a single vertical community.

At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/aeris-melrose-park-nursery-street-melrose-park-nsw-2114">Aeris</a> in Melrose Park, this approach is resolved through a layered amenity offering that unfolds from ground level through to its upper podium. Developed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sekisui-house-australia">Sekisui House Australia</a> in partnership with Hankyu Hanshin Properties, the project introduces 468 apartments across two towers and a mid-rise building, positioned at the highest point of the broader masterplan.

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The amenity experience begins at street level, where two courtyards sit within a landscaped setting that connects residents to the wider network of parks and green spaces. These green spaces are not isolated pockets but part of a wider pedestrian network that links Aeris to the surrounding <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/melrose-park-nsw-2114">Melrose Park</a> precinct, including Central Park, future schools, and the Town Centre opening in July 2026. The result is a transition that moves from public to private without abrupt boundaries, allowing residents to pass through shaded, tree-lined environments before reaching the building itself.

Moving upward, the focus shifts to the level five podium, where the primary communal facilities are concentrated. This space brings together a 16-metre swimming pool, outdoor seating areas, and a communal BBQ zone arranged to take advantage of elevated outlooks. Seating is positioned beneath pergolas, creating pockets of shade that extend the usability of the space throughout the day. The pool edge aligns with views toward the wider district, reinforcing the sense of elevation that defines the project’s positioning.

In the adjacent building, this is complemented by quieter, more contemplative spaces, including an outdoor cinema set within the same level. Positioned to operate primarily in the evening, it introduces a different tempo to the shared environment, shifting from daytime activity to after-hours use without requiring separate zones.

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The podium also accommodates an intimate private resident gym. Located on the lower levels, it gives residents convenient access to fitness facilities without leaving the building.

Above, the elevated podium sky deck extends the amenity offering, providing additional open-air spaces with elevated outlooks across the surrounding landscape. While more restrained in program, this upper level reinforces the project’s vertical progression, from ground-level greenery to elevated outlook, allowing residents to move between distinct spatial conditions within a single address.

This distribution of amenities reflects a deliberate response to how residents use space across the day. Sekisui House Australia Sales and Marketing Director Peter Kalaf points to the role these shared areas play in shaping buyer demand. Aeris has been conceived as more than a collection of apartments, with the podium pool, gym and outdoor cinema forming part of a broader lifestyle offering that extends the home beyond each individual residence.

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What distinguishes Aeris is not the inclusion of these elements individually, but how they are arranged in relation to one another. Active, social, and passive spaces are layered vertically rather than separated, allowing residents to choose between them without leaving the building or moving far from their apartment. This proximity supports both routine use, such as a morning swim or evening workout, and more occasional gatherings, whether around the BBQ area or within the cinema setting.

The amenity design also sits within a broader framework of connectivity across Melrose Park. The Melrose Park Town Centre, anchored by Coles and Dan Murphys, features a mix of retail, dining, health and lifestyle offerings, bringing everyday convenience closer to residents. By the end of the year, more than five hectares of parks and open space, equivalent to around seven football fields of green space on residents' doorstep, will further enhance the precinct, allowing the internal facilities at Aeris to operate as an extension of the wider neighbourhood rather than a substitute for it.

Construction at Aeris continues to gather momentum, with ground floor slabs expected to be completed in late 2026 before the first sections of the buildings begin to rise above ground.

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Nicholas Failla

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