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Award-winning development <a href="/news/osk-property-s-double-win-for-melbourne-square-at-asia-pacific-property-awards">Melbourne Square</a> has garnered significant popularity thanks to the building’s innovative design, and the ability to accommodate a broad range of buyer requirements. Currently sitting at 75% sold, Melbourne Square has seen a new purchasing trend, with 19 full-sized apartments being converted into 9 “super apartments”.

Multiple families have purchased two or more properties to create semi-detached residences, with many buyers noting that the second property will provide an additional private dwelling for grandparents.

CBRE’s Managing Director of Residential Projects Victoria, Andrew Leoncelli suggested that parents are generally working longer hours to keep up with the soaring cost of living.

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“With parents working longer hours and the high cost of living, creating combination apartments for family makes sense as it shares the cost of the purchase and long-term, the cost of childcare is negated.”
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- CBRE’s Managing Director of Residential Projects Victoria, Andrew Leoncelli

To date, over $78 million worth of real estate has been sold to purchasers who bought more than one apartment.

One buyer in particular purchased six apartments across two floors, to convert into three generous 3-bedroom residences. One will house the buyer and his wife, another will be for his adult daughter and the third for his son and his family.

<blockquote>
“People are applying the hotel concept of adjoining rooms to the residential apartment market and creating semi-detached sky-homes that equally provide privacy and connection to the larger family unit.”
</blockquote>

- CBRE’s Managing Director of Residential Projects Victoria, Andrew Leoncelli

Multi-generational living is on the rise globally, with new design initiatives being taken to produce family-friendly apartments, which cater to a range of ages, family sizes and requirements.

Manisha Patel, a senior partner with British firm PRP Architects, fears that cities could be becoming segregated by age. 

<blockquote>
“Manchester city centre is packed with one- and two-bedroom flats, but I’m not sure you see a huge amount of families when you walk around. This is where intergenerational living comes in. How do you reduce loneliness? We need to mix young and old together.”
</blockquote>

- Manisha Patel, Partner with PRP Architects via <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/mar/10/rise-of-multigenerational-family-living">The Guardian</a>

In 2011 the <a href="https://www.bhg.com.au/multigenerational-homes-australia">Australian Bureau of Statistics</a> reported that 531,000 people were living in a shared household – a number which the ABS predict to increase to 781,000 or more by 2036. It will be interesting to see the way new developments cater to a shift in requirements of buyers.

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<h2>First look at Melbourne Square’s super apartments:</h2>

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<h2>ABOUT MELBOURNE SQUARE</h2>

Melbourne Square will feature six towers which will comprise of retail, commercial, residential and hospitality tenants. The development offers extensive amenity and parklands, as well as being situated in a central CBD location, acting as the gateway to the arts precinct, within walking distance to the Yarra River and Royal Botanic Gardens.

The 14,700 square metres of public and private amenity includes landscaped gardens, swimming pools, gyms, on-site retail and dining.

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“Melbourne Square’s park will be the largest new architecturally significant park in Melbourne for many years, delivering extensive green space to Southbank for the first time in decades and contributing to the greening of this area underway... The park will anchor what is shaping up to be a thriving and friendly vertical neighbourhood comprising families, young couples and older generations who all see the vision for this area.”
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- Chairman of OSK Property, Tan Sri Ong Leong Huat
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Greenland Australia’s latest milestone development <a href="/buildings/omnia-226-victoria-street-potts-point">Omnia</a> in Potts Point, Sydney, is due to welcome new residents to its luxury penthouse suite The Regal. Having recently completed construction of the 294 square metre, twin level residence, the developers have shared some photos of the finished apartment with Urban.com.au. 

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“It’s great to have the opportunity to showcase our first completed penthouse, which perfectly demonstrates our expertise in delivering premium luxury residences for the most discerning of buyers."
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- Sherwood Luo, Greenland Australia’s Managing Director

<h2>EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS OF THE REGAL PENTHOUSE</h2>

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<figcaption>Credit: Greenland Australia</figcaption></figure><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_2019-06-07_at_3.18.23_pm.png" rel="gallery-all" title="Credit: Greenland Australia"><img alt="Credit: Greenland Australia" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2019-06-07_at_3.18.23_pm.png?itok=yejkR7FV" style="width: 580px; height: 386px;" title="Credit: Greenland Australia"></a>

<figcaption>Credit: Greenland Australia</figcaption></figure><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_2019-06-07_at_3.18.32_pm.png" rel="gallery-all" title="Credit: Greenland Australia"><img alt="Credit: Greenland Australia" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2019-06-07_at_3.18.32_pm.png?itok=zY0cclqN" style="width: 580px; height: 383px;" title="Credit: Greenland Australia"></a>

<figcaption>Credit: Greenland Australia</figcaption></figure><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_2019-06-07_at_3.18.44_pm.png" rel="gallery-all" title="Credit: Greenland Australia"><img alt="Credit: Greenland Australia" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2019-06-07_at_3.18.44_pm.png?itok=bfH4wgJV" style="width: 580px; height: 187px;" title="Credit: Greenland Australia"></a>

<figcaption>Credit: Greenland Australia</figcaption></figure><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_2019-06-07_at_3.18.53_pm.png" rel="gallery-all" title="Credit: Greenland Australia"><img alt="Credit: Greenland Australia" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2019-06-07_at_3.18.53_pm.png?itok=EeC7MPzf" style="width: 580px; height: 286px;" title="Credit: Greenland Australia"></a>

<figcaption>Credit: Greenland Australia</figcaption></figure><h2>THREE PENTHOUSES WITHIN THE OMNIA COMPLEX</h2>

<h2>THE REGAL</h2>

The Regal has been designed to the unique configuration requested by the buyer and features four bedrooms – each with an en-suite. Studioaria was tasked with the design of the interiors of the apartments, which feature bespoke joinery, custom carpets, a silk feature wall, leather panelling and luxurious golden tapware.

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“Our design paid homage to the many beautiful Art Deco buildings in the precinct – this was reflected in the custom-made carpets, wall panelling, wall coverings and light fixtures… it’s quite refreshing to see Art Deco inspired details utilised in a contemporary building of this nature.”
</blockquote>

- Paul Greenwood, Director, Studioaria

The apartment also features an expansive lounge, with an organic indoor-outdoor flow and built-in BBQ. A designer kitchen with Gaggenau appliances is situated as the centrepiece of the living area, providing the perfect space to entertain.

<blockquote>
“The client’s brief required a flow from the living and dining areas through to the terrace to create a fluid interaction of space, which is perfect for entertaining – we’re proud to say this has been achieved to great effect.”
</blockquote>

- Paul Greenwood, Director, Studioaria

<blockquote>
“The buyer of this penthouse is delighted with the result and looks forward to entertaining friends and family and taking advantage of having such close proximity to the Sydney CBD and surrounding suburbs.”
</blockquote>

- Sherwood Luo, Greenland Australia’s Managing Director

Smart-home technology systems have been installed, including the C-bus home automation system (which controls lights, curtains etc.) and a Samsung biometric fingerprint keypad and Bluetooth front door access system.

<h2>THE ROYAL</h2>

The Royal is the second sold penthouse apartment within the Omnia complex. Featuring a sculptural helical staircase surrounding a cylindrical lift, the four-bedroom, four bathroom apartment is nothing short of lavish. The penthouse was sold in March this year to a couple from Sydney who purchased the property for $14,250,000 – which equates to a staggering $50,000 per square meter. The couple also purchased a second 2-bedroom apartment in the same building for their adult children, resulting in a combined sale of $16 million.

<h2>THE NOBEL</h2>

The final penthouse on offer, The Nobel, is still on the market and has been designed with reference to the elegance of The Hamptons’ coastal beach house retreats. The Nobel features a freestanding bathtub in the master bedroom, as well as a jacuzzi on the terrace.

<h2>ABOUT <a href="/buildings/omnia-226-victoria-street-potts-point">OMNIA</a></h2>

The $262 million development was brought to fruition by developers Greenland Australia under the architectural lead of Durbach Block Jaggers. The building is situated between Victoria Street and Darlinghurst Road in Potts Point and features a curvaceous hourglass shaped façade. Residents can enjoy convenient access to the on-site Woolworths supermarket, as well as speciality stores and restaurants on Level One.

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First look at Omnia’s The Regal penthouse before buyers move in

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Prioritising unique experiences over the standard amenities, <a href="/new-apartments/66-lygon-street-carlton">Zagame’s House</a> redefines what a boutique hotel looks like. With exciting cultural events, local art installations, an in-house wine sommelier and iridescent selfie lighting in each suite, the new 97-room boutique hotel masterfully breaks the cookie-cutter approach to regular amenity offerings and creates a truly Melbourne experience.

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<figcaption>Zagame's House lobby</figcaption></figure>Zagame’s House is the newly renovated development which occupies a prominent Lygon Street site. The property has been owned by the Zagame family for 16 years and is set within the lively cultural hub of <a href="/new-apartments/carlton-vic-3053">Carlton</a>.

<a href="/">Apartments.com.au</a> was recently invited to take a tour of Zagame’s House within a few days of the hotel opening, and we were impressed by the way the team have created an entirely new experience within the hospitality sector.

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SUSTAINABILITY 

With sustainability taking a central focus in the fit-out of Zagame’s House, it was great to discover the effort taken by the company to adopt sustainable practices in all areas of operation - from cleaning systems right through to food preparation.

Zagame’s House uses Nanotechnology coatings on all bathroom surfaces within the hotel, to provide an antibacterial layer of protection, which reduces the need for cleaning chemical use. In addition to this cutting-edge technology, Zagame’s House has also adopted an eWater sterilisation system which works by combining water, salt and an electrical charge to split positive and negative ions into two highly effective methods of cleaning: alkaline for all-purpose cleaning and acidic for sanitising. Other sustainability systems in place include low flow faucets in bathrooms, recycling and waste reduction programmes and low food waste strategy through the use of fresh seasonal produce. The hotel management also welcomes guest feedback with regard to new environmentally friendly initiatives to help reach the company's sustainability goals.

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ART

Another feature the hotel embraces is art and culture. Commissioned work featured around the hotel includes works by the likes of Ryan Foote, Rosie Wood, Lulu Zagame and Karl Gordon. Majority of the designer furnishing were sourced by the Zagame brothers, and a range of books and trinkets fill shelves throughout the hotel, providing elements of curiosity and encouraging guest to feel at home.

<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_0123.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Work by Rosie Wood"><img alt="Work by Rosie Wood" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/img_0123.jpg?itok=r9uW82DS" style="width: 580px; height: 773px;" title="Work by Rosie Wood"></a>

<figcaption>Work by Rosie Wood</figcaption></figure><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_0124.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Work by Lulu Zagame"><img alt="Work by Lulu Zagame" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/img_0124.jpg?itok=ybXXQMxz" style="width: 580px; height: 773px;" title="Work by Lulu Zagame"></a>

<figcaption>Work by Lulu Zagame</figcaption></figure><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_0125.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Work by Karl Gordon"><img alt="Work by Karl Gordon" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/img_0125.jpg?itok=DzuTFycs" style="width: 580px; height: 773px;" title="Work by Karl Gordon"></a>

<figcaption>Work by Karl Gordon</figcaption></figure><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_2019-06-07_at_11.52.32_am.png" rel="gallery-all" title="Work by Ryan Foote"><img alt="Work by Ryan Foote" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2019-06-07_at_11.52.32_am.png?itok=gQlByV6h" style="width: 580px; height: 582px;" title="Work by Ryan Foote"></a>

<figcaption>Work by Ryan Foote</figcaption></figure><hr>
AMENITY

Rather than following the customary approach to hotel amenity choices, Zagame’s House priorities experiences over equipment. Lord Lygon is the luxury in-house wine bar which houses a comprehensive wine catalogue as well as a resident wine sommelier. Guests and locals will be invited to share evenings sampling the finest vino, enjoy local cuisine prepared by world-class chefs, and host meetings in style.

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"My favourite part about the Lord Lygon wine bar is the relaxed atmosphere, all day dining, cosy feeling and a really ergonomically designed bar and dining area."
</blockquote>

- Marcus Radny, Manager and Sommelier (ex-Royal Mail Hotel)

The hotel’s lobby could easily be mistaken for a luxury lounge, with roaring fires, plush lounge suites and an elegant bar serving top quality coffee and desserts. Guests will also be invited to attend a range of events from art exhibitions to masterclasses, as well as the opportunity to host business conferences or even weddings. Each room also contains a glowing selfie/makeup mirror, Marshall Bluetooth sound system, a cocktail making kit, Cowshed beauty products and plenty more to be discovered.

<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_0119_2.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="Marshall bluetooth speakers in each room" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/img_0119_2.jpg?itok=KUNILZeE" style="width: 580px; height: 773px;"></a>

<figcaption>Marshall Bluetooth speakers in each room</figcaption></figure><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_0121_2.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Glowing mirrors"><img alt="Glowing mirrors" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/img_0121_2.jpg?itok=rhqpclJc" style="width: 580px; height: 773px;" title="Glowing mirrors"></a>

<figcaption>Glowing mirrors</figcaption></figure><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_0122_2.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="In-room cocktail bars"><img alt="In-room cocktail bars" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/img_0122_2.jpg?itok=j5gh6JZt" style="width: 580px; height: 435px;" title="In-room cocktail bars"></a>

<figcaption>In-room cocktail bars</figcaption></figure><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_0120.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Cowshed products"><img alt="Cowshed products" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/img_0120.jpg?itok=lUzuKURH" style="width: 580px; height: 773px;" title="Cowshed products"></a>

<figcaption>Cowshed products</figcaption></figure>Lead image credit: Zagame's House
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Zagame’s House challenges the norm of hotel amenity offerings

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Modest <a href="/new-apartments">apartments </a>are great, they take less time to clean, have a smaller footprint, it’s easier to find things and encourage a more minimal lifestyle. However, when it comes to creating the greatest sense of space, it’s important to think tactically about how you arrange your furnishings. 

<img alt="11 Small Apartment Ideas: Create more space following these simple steps" src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/giphy.gif" style="width: 800px; height: 400px;">

<h2>#1 Keep furniture off the floor</h2>

<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_2019-06-05_at_4.22.03_pm.png" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="The Langston Tower" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2019-06-05_at_4.22.03_pm.png?itok=mHM9q95K" style="width: 580px; height: 312px;"></a></figure>Large, cumbersome furniture can look heavy-set and take up valuable space, but raising couches, coffee tables, dressers and storage units off the floor can create a lighter, more open aesthetic.

Image credit: <a href="/buildings/the-langston-epping-12-22-langston-place-epping">CBRE</a>

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<h2>#2 Use rugs to define separate zones</h2>

<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/hutomo-abrianto-576207-unsplash_0.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="Use rugs to define separate zones" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/hutomo-abrianto-576207-unsplash_0.jpg?itok=KJd7nORC" style="width: 580px; height: 870px;"></a></figure>By carefully delineating individual zones using rugs and furniture, you can make your apartment appear to have more rooms, without any walls. Curate each space by choosing patterns, textures and colours that compliment each other and have a good sense of cohesion.

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<h2>#3 Find elegant modern furniture </h2>

<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/curology-1540945-unsplash.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt=" Find modern furniture with clean lines" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/curology-1540945-unsplash.jpg?itok=4C2KQEHc" style="width: 580px; height: 387px;"></a></figure>Less is more when it comes to interior design, so choosing minimalist furniture will create a more relaxing space, especially in smaller apartments. Opt for curves, crisp edges and simple patterns.

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<h2>#4 Use vertical space</h2>

<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/chris-knight-458509-unsplash.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="Use vertical space" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/chris-knight-458509-unsplash.jpg?itok=ty0EadU9" style="width: 580px; height: 387px;"></a></figure>Find a slim bookshelf, install floating shelves and double stack your washer and dryer to create more floor space. The most effective way to adopt this technique is by using a neutral colour palette and only using certain walls to avoid creating a boxed-in effect.

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<h2>#5 Install a mezzanine </h2>

<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/a-cozy-loft.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="Install a mezzanine " class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/a-cozy-loft.jpg?itok=SgprQccR" style="width: 580px; height: 432px;"></a></figure>If your apartment lacks storage options, you may wish to have a mezzanine built to provide extra floor space for sleep, work or storage depending on your requirements and ability to gain building consent. A mezzanine effectively utilises vertical space and gives you the ability to shift any clutter away from eye-level.

Image credit: <a href="https://www.thesleepjudge.com/mezzanine-bedroom-ideas/">The Sleep Judge</a>

<hr>
<h2>#6 Look for dual-purpose furniture</h2>

<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/307337_3_800.jpeg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="Dual-use furniture" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/307337_3_800.jpeg?itok=nN9NnhC9" style="width: 580px; height: 389px;"></a></figure><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/furniture-kit.jpeg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="Dual-use furniture" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/furniture-kit.jpeg?itok=cs1BdPfW" style="width: 580px; height: 363px;"></a></figure>As the demand for multi-purpose furniture rises, designers are coming up with exciting, innovative designs. From hollow ottomans to trundler sofas and collapsible desks, there are plenty of pieces on the market to choose from.

Image credit: <a href="https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furniture-kit">Trend Hunter</a>

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<h2>#7 Convertible spaces</h2>

<img alt="11 Small Apartment Ideas: Create more space following these simple steps" src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/07_0.gif" style="width: 1250px; height: 833px;">Similar to dual-purpose furniture, convertible spaces are a larger scale version which can involve constructing partial walls or manufacturing custom fittings. For example, architect <a href="/news/is-australia-ready-for-smaller-footprint-apartment-living">Jack Chen’s Type Street Apartment</a> (pictured) has an area which can accommodate three different uses: dining, television watching and work – all within a tiny square meterage. 

Image credit: <a href="https://www.tsaidesign.com.au/">Tsai Design</a>

<hr>
<h2>#8 Place art at eye level</h2>

<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/naomi-hebert-188183-unsplash_0.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="Place art at eye level" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/naomi-hebert-188183-unsplash_0.jpg?itok=Pktf7IYc" style="width: 580px; height: 385px;"></a></figure>The general rule of thumb is that the artwork should measure 57 inches from the ground to meet the average eye level. By placing the work at this height means it can be viewed comfortably and ensures the room is well balanced.

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<h2>#9 Give unused spaces a purpose</h2>

<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/element5-digital-685202-unsplash.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="Give unused spaces a purpose" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/element5-digital-685202-unsplash.jpg?itok=fbtaTbY6" style="width: 580px; height: 869px;"></a></figure>If you have a clear space in your apartment, avoid filling it with just anything and think about how the area could be used effectively. 

<hr>
<h2>#10 Use mirrors</h2>

<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/andres-jasso-1159235-unsplash.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="Use mirrors" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/andres-jasso-1159235-unsplash.jpg?itok=KYaPOkZr" style="width: 580px; height: 812px;"></a></figure>Mirrors are great for adding the illusion of space, especially in narrow corridors or hallways. Avoid placing in direct sunlight.

<hr>
<h2>#11 Consider installing a mural</h2>

<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/roberto-nickson-1070143-unsplash.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="Consider installing a mural" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/roberto-nickson-1070143-unsplash.jpg?itok=jgbvE470" style="width: 580px; height: 387px;"></a></figure>Printing or painting a floor to ceiling mural can be a unique way to add character to your apartment, as well as giving the illusion of grandeur. Choose subtle colours and textures which are peaceful to look at.

Lead image: Jack Chen's Type Street Apartment
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11 Small Apartment Ideas: Create more space following these simple steps

14 steps to making your brand-new apartment feel like home

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This week Olivia is joined by Kate Harris, CEO of Good Environmental Choice Australia. Kate discusses the importance of transparency in supply chains, digital documentation of materials used in construction and more.

Note: The podcast was recorded prior to Kate's DesignBUILD seminar, which has now passed.

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Podcast - Episode 52: GECA CEO Kate Harris

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<a href="https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/new-laws-pass-protecting-victorian-homeowners/">New laws have been passed</a> in Victoria under the Andrews Labor Government with the intent to protect <a href="/new-apartments">off-the-plan</a> buyers against negligent sunset clause arrangements, among other new bills included in <a href="https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/legislation/343-legislation-and-bills/articles/1824-bills-this-week">The Sale of Land Amendment Bill 2019</a>.

The new sunset clause regulations will retrospectively come into effect from 23rd August 2018, ensuring both current and future <a href="/new-apartments">off-the-plan</a> homeowners will be covered.

Up until now, developers have been able to include a sunset clause provision in <a href="/new-apartments">off-the-plan</a> contracts, meaning that they can terminate the contract where the plan of subdivision hasn’t been registered by a specific date. This has led to exploitation by some accounts whereby the developer has deliberately delayed delivery of a project to terminate <a href="/new-apartments">off-the-plan</a> contracts and then resell the apartment for a higher price.

The new initiative will mean developers may only exercise a sunset clause if written consent is provided by the buyer or Supreme Court of Victoria.

<blockquote>
“We’re ensuring that current or future homeowners aren’t being ripped off by dishonest developers, being misled about the history of their property and that vendors who do the wrong thing are punished accordingly.”
</blockquote>

- Minister for Consumer Affairs Marlene Kairouz

New laws will also:

<ul>
<li>Prohibit public auctions of land before 1 pm on Anzac Day, bringing the industry into line with the standard restricted business hours for the day</li>
	<li>Strengthen the existing requirement for vendors or real estate agents to disclose material facts about a property, and enable guidelines to detail what a material fact is likely to be (for example, a property’s past history as a clandestine drug laboratory or the site of a homicide)</li>
	<li>Introduce greater protections for people who purchase options to buy land as part of a land banking scheme, including requiring money paid for options to be held in a trust</li>
	<li>Prohibit certain terms contracts and rent-to-buy arrangements, with significant fines and potential jail time for vendors and third-party intermediaries to act as a strong deterrent.</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
“Knowing they have the law behind them will give families and young people peace of mind when investing in the often-intimidating property market.”
</blockquote>

- Minister for Consumer Affairs Marlene Kairouz
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New changes to sunset clause provide more protection to Victorian off-the-plan buyers

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Congratulations are in order for the <a href="/developers/osk-property">OSK Property</a>, <a href="/architects/cox-architecture">Cox Architecture</a>, <a href="/architects/carr-design">Carr</a>, T.L.C and Sinclair Brook teams for an impressive double win at the 2019/20 Asia Pacific Property Awards. <a href="/">Apartments.com.au</a> reported on OSK Property’s nominations for their <a href="/buildings/melbourne-square-93-119-kavanagh-street-southbank">latest six-tower development</a> Melbourne Square <a href="/news/osk-property-s-melbourne-square-gains-double-nomination-for-prestigious-international-property-awards">back in March this year</a>, when the project was still in early stages of construction. The team were awarded best ‘Mixed-use Development’ and ‘Residential High-Rise Architecture’ at the ceremony held in Bangkok recently.

The $2.8 billion project was put under the scrutiny of 80 industry professionals, including members of the UK’s House of Lords – Lord Caithness, Lord Best, The Earl of Liverpool and Lord Thurso.

Previous winners of the prestigious awards include London’s iconic Kings Cross Gasworks, the Royal Academy of Music and Heathrow Airport.

<blockquote>
“This award places Melbourne Square among some of the world’s most significant projects that have redefined the bounds of architecture and reinvigorated city precincts. It is a rarity to be recognised for two awards - we are most proud of this achievement and hope that our future occupants share our excitement at these wins.”
</blockquote>

Tan Sri Ong Leong Huat, Chairman of OSK Property

Melbourne Square was selected due to the clever design approach to creating a truly integrated precinct, featuring public spaces available for community use, childcare facilities, hotel, residential, office and retail spaces.

<blockquote>
“Melbourne Square will not only deliver a beautiful addition to Melbourne’s skyline but provide transformative public space that residents and the surrounding community will be able to enjoy as part of the enhanced arts precinct.”
</blockquote>

Tan Sri Ong Leong Huat, Chairman of OSK Property

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<h2>Melbourne Square’s current status at a glance:</h2>

<ul>
<li>The first stage (1,054 <a href="/new-apartments">off-the-plan</a> apartments) are 75% sold</li>
	<li>19 apartments worth a total $32 million have been combined into 9 ‘super-homes’ as buyers purchase multiple properties within the complex</li>
	<li>New ‘Couture Series’ apartments have been released and will include 3, 4 and 5-bedroom configurations on levels 55 through 68</li>
	<li>Luxury penthouses have been built on levels 67 and 68, with the option to combine them into a 1,200 square metre retreat for a cool $25 million</li>
	<li>Construction on both towers is underway</li>
	<li>
<a href="/builders/multiplex">Multiplex</a> has recently completed level 21 of the core, and level 15 of the slab, as well as extensive glazing on lower levels</li>
	<li>Melbourne Square’s public park is also under construction (due to open late 2019)</li>
</ul>
<h2>APARTMENT DESIGN RENDERS</h2>
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OSK Property’s double win for Melbourne Square at Asia Pacific Property Awards

NEW PHOTOS: Latest construction update of 7 QLD projects

<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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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.

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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

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