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In the past year, Hobart has seen a significant tourism boom with <a href="https://www.tra.gov.au/">307,000 international visitors</a> flocking to the Tasmanian state in just 12 months – that’s more than Hobart’s entire population. To prepare for the projected future tourism growth rate of 15%, Hobart airport will undergo a substantial three-part upgrade and offer international flights, beginning next year. The airport saw more than 2.6 million passengers last year, marking one of the airport’s busiest years ever.

<a href="/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a> has been tasked with the redesign project dubbed ‘The Terminal Expansion Project’ (TXP), with the first stage focusing on expanding and improving existing facilities and lounges, passenger screening zones, implementing international processing and a new 550 square metre Qantas lounge will also be constructed.

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“With tourism at the heart of opportunities for Tasmania’s sustainable economic growth, the airport terminal expansion will accommodate the significant increases forecast for domestic and international passenger numbers. It will equally support the state’s robust growth in exports with non-stop services to international markets.”

- Andy Gentry, Woods Bagot Principal
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<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/matt-glastonbury-roaring-40s-kayaking-dec-2015-43_copy.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Hobart caves. Credit: Matt Glasonbury via Hobart Tours"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="387" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/matt-glastonbury-roaring-40s-kayaking-dec-2015-43_copy.jpg?itok=HbdMtKAx" title="Hobart caves. Credit: Matt Glasonbury via Hobart Tours" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Hobart caves. Credit: Matt Glastonbury via Hobart Tours</figcaption></figure>The final two stages will include increasing baggage processing as well as introducing more retail, food and beverage outlets. Stage Two of the TXP will commence once the first stage is completed, with an aim to finish the project by 2030.

At its current state, the airport is undersized by 50%, so the TXP is likely to create a more comfortable and efficient environment for travellers, airline employees and Hobart airport ground staff.

The Woods Bagot design team includes Andy Gentry, Ivan Turcinov, John Liddiard, Matthew Abbott and Linda Randall.

Lead image credit: Woods Bagot
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Olivia Round

Hobart Airport to embark on three-stage expansion project under direction of Woods Bagot

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The wait is almost over for students and employees of the University of Sydney as completion of the highly anticipated Social Sciences building was announced today. The modern and highly sustainable design embraces its heritage context of the Camperdown campus, honouring the legacy of one of Australia’s oldest universities.

Contemporary teaching and learning spaces have been created to encourage collaborative learning through the creation of large light filled open-plan spaces, a design choice made to inspire a sense of faculty community, and inclusiveness.

The design also reflects the University’s commitment to “invention and evolution” by using technological advancements to produce a highly eco-conscious design which meets the University’s Silver As-Built Rating (which is equivalent to a 5 Star Green Star Rating). Features include a well-insulated façade made from metallic bronze-coasted interstitial Sefar micro-mesh interlayer laminated into Okalux Architectural glass. Not only does this create an incredible optical effect, but it also provides excellent thermal protection and encourages natural light flow into the building.

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“We were tasked with designing a transformational building that would integrate its landscape and heritage context to present a new public identity to Parramatta Road, and a sympathetic heritage backdrop when viewed from within the campus. The design was required to respond with a simple and innovative response to a demanding functional brief, with high environmental and social sustainability performance.”
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Jeremy Deale, Principal at Architectus

Art installations throughout the University provide cultural connection to the building's historical significance, traditional owners and faculty. A feature piece emblazoned on the granite façade of the building is a work by Robert Andrew entitled ‘GARABARA’. Garabara is the term for an Australian Aboriginal dance ceremony or gathering where stories are told, and knowledge is passed on to younger generations.

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“It was vital to create a modern facility that both compliments the neighbouring heritage listed buildings, as well as developing a new and innovative building.”
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Jeremy Deale, Principal at Architectus
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University of Sydney’s highly anticipated Social Sciences building by Architectus opens today

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Award-winning architecture firm Bates Smart is set to embark on a second collaboration with M&amp;L Hospitality in the restoration of the heritage Equity Chambers Building including the venue’s iconic grand hall. The two-part design featuring the 6-floor pre-existing building and a brand new 16-floor tower will serve as Melbourne’s next Hilton Hotel.

Located on the corner of Little Queen and Bourke Streets, the building will retain its original structure and intricate architectural detailing, highlighting the opulence of travel and hospitality during the 1930s.

A new modern tower will be constructed right behind the original building, with an open-air courtyard connecting the two structures. Working closely with the Heritage Council of Victoria, the team have redesigned the building thoughtfully, to ensure the new design remains true to the style of its original architects Oakley &amp; Parkes.

<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/m12118_marketing_render_lobby_final_med.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Hilton's golden lobby. Credit: Bates Smart"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="435" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/m12118_marketing_render_lobby_final_med.jpg?itok=M1Qe227N" title="Hilton's golden lobby. Credit: Bates Smart" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Hilton's golden lobby. Credit: Bates Smart</figcaption></figure><blockquote>
“We were mindful of the heritage character of the site. The new building provides a respectful backdrop and is designed with a calm and ordered façade system that responds to the uses within. As the building rises the façade’s glazing increases to make the most of the surrounding city views.”
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- Julian Anderson, Bates Smart Director

The Hilton Melbourne will also include an elegant bar, executive club lounge, guest gym, meeting rooms as well as a pre-function space. Construction will be undertaken by Multiplex with an expected completion of late 2019.

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“This project brings a new chapter to a beloved heritage building and makes a notable contribution to the urban renewal and evolving character of this part of Melbourne’s CBD and this has been carefully respected in the interior of the Hotel.” 
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- Jeff Copolov, Bates Smart Interior Design Director

<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/gli1554_472_bourke_st_ext_s010_hero_final.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Hilton from street view. Credit: Bates Smart"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="853" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/gli1554_472_bourke_st_ext_s010_hero_final.jpg?itok=TFayfC-E" title="Hilton from street view. Credit: Bates Smart" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Hilton from street view. Credit: Bates Smart</figcaption></figure>The first collaboration of Bates Smart and M&amp;L Hospitality was the construction of the Hyatt Regency, Sydney in 2016.
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Heritage Hilton: The 1930’s inspired hotel to open late 2019

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The $5.4 billion Cross River Rail project which aims to provide a more interconnected network of train lines for Queenslanders, now has an award-winning team to bring the plans to fruition.

Queensland government has appointed the following consortia (out of 89 submissions):

<h2>PULSE</h2>

The CIMIC Group led consortia includes Pacific Partnerships, CPB Contractors and UGL with international partners DIF, BAM and Ghella.

Under the title ‘Tunnel, Stations and Development’ (TSD), the team will deliver the underground sector of the project, including constructing a tunnel from Dutton Park to Normanby, the construction of four new underground stations at Boggo Road, Woolloongabba, Albert Street and Roma Street. They will also provide a property development opportunity above the Albert Street Station.

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“Queensland’s landmark Cross River Rail project will reinforce CIMIC Group’s reputation as Australia’s leading rail provider.”

- CIMIC Group 
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<h2>UNITY</h2>

Unity Alliance is a collaboration of CPB Contractors, UGL, AECOM and Jacobs, as well as HASSELL, RCS Australia, Acmena, Martinus Rail and Wired Overhead Solutions. Under the title ‘Rail, Integration and Systems’ (RIS), the group will be responsible for delivering the design, supply and installation of the rail system, as well as the integration into Queensland Rail’s train network and the upgrade of Exhibition Station.

<h2>HITACHI RAIL STS</h2>

Hitachi Rail STS will work under the title ‘European Train Control System’ (ETCS) and will focus on enabling increased capacity on the inner-city rail network, safety enhancement, and facilitate network efficiency measures.

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“Organisations in the preferred consortia have a track record of delivering complex rail and transport projects and have the know-how to leverage local content. We expect the benefits of the project will flow to many local suppliers and businesses throughout Queensland.”

- Steve Abson, Infrastructure Association of Queensland’s Chief Executive Officer
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<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/190329-6pp-station-render4.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Concept render of Roma Street Station. Credit: Cross River Rail"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="410" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/190329-6pp-station-render4.jpg?itok=mUGFOxwH" title="Concept render of Roma Street Station. Credit: Cross River Rail" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Concept render of Roma Street Station. Credit: Cross River Rail</figcaption></figure>The Cross River Rail will deliver a 10.2km train line which will run from Dutton Park to Bowen Hills. The project will also include a 5.9km twin tunnel under the Brisbane River and CBD - a significant infrastructure project which will take five years to complete but an exceptional enhancement to the existing railway system for Queensland commuters.

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“This activity will necessitate high levels of collaboration across government organisations such as the Delivery Authority, Queensland Rail, Transport and Main Roads and TransLink and it’s worth acknowledging the enormous effort already going on behind the scenes to get this right.”

- Steve Abson, Infrastructure Association of Queensland’s Chief Executive Officer
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"This transformational project will improve our quality of life, help our economy keep growing, generate thousands of jobs and activate urban development, across the whole of South East Queensland."

- <a href="https://crossriverrail.qld.gov.au/info">Queensland Government</a>
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The teams are expected to begin site-work from late 2019, with an estimated 7,700 jobs created over the five-year construction time frame.

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<a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://vimeo.com/328350881">Cross River Rail New Station Concepts Revealed</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/crossriverrail">Cross River Rail</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.
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Brisbane’s Cross River Rail development consortia appointed by Queensland government

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The Grounds of Kew by Beulah International is about to set a new standard of luxury – so much so, that residents from neighbouring suburbs are willing to pay double what their detached home is worth for a total lifestyle upgrade. 

Construction is now underway, so Apartments.com.au caught up with the company's Executive Director Adelene Teh about the success of the pre-sales, the inspiration behind the design and future developments in the pipeline. 

<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/367_cotham_road_v14_courtyard_golf_0.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="The Grounds of Kew's private putting greens available for residents on the ground floor. Credit: Beulah International"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="293" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/367_cotham_road_v14_courtyard_golf_0.jpg?itok=DWN-TSgL" title="The Grounds of Kew's private putting greens available for residents on the ground floor. Credit: Beulah International" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>The Grounds of Kew's private putting greens available for residents on the ground floor. Credit: Beulah International</figcaption></figure>Apartments.com.au: Congratulations on the success of The Grounds of Kew’s record-breaking sales! What do you believe were the key drivers for the property purchases?

Adelene Teh: Thank you! We were excited to launch Kew as a project and having such successful sales was definitely a great reinforcement to what we [Beulah International] believe with regards to what people are looking for when purchasing a new home. Location is certainly key and for The Grounds of Kew in particular, this corner positioning on Cotham Road is second to none. It is amongst the highly coveted Sackville Ward of Kew, and is near some of the state’s most prestigious schools and mansions. This was certainly a key driver for several buyers. Each of our projects goes through a rigorous research, design and development process to ensure that we are delivering a tailored product that will add value to its unique location. We often get comments on the generous size of the apartments within Kew. While it is uncommon for multi-residential developments to offer such spaces, we know that purchasers love the fact they can leave their established home and not compromise on space. One thing that has been truly fulfilling for us is the sense of community our projects bring to the residents. We recently held a demolition party for our future residents at Kew and see the relationships begin to form was so wonderful. Our whole team said we would love to move in; it looks like it will be a very fun, supportive and friendly place to live. We’re really proud that we can offer our purchasers something different and that our projects are going to truly enhance their lifestyle too.

<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_2019-04-10_at_11.20.35_am_0.png" rel="gallery-all" title="The Grounds of Kew's golden lobby. Credit: Beulah International"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="254" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2019-04-10_at_11.20.35_am_0.png?itok=EzwZpgAf" title="The Grounds of Kew's golden lobby. Credit: Beulah International" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>The Grounds of Kew's golden lobby. Credit: Beulah International</figcaption></figure>U: The Grounds of Kew has been referred to as a “hyper-luxury” residence. What defining features set the development apart from other luxury lifestyle builds of the area?

AT: The word luxury has been overused in the development industry. Generally speaking, in the industry, luxury is defined by space, finishes and materiality - use of stone etc. However, at Beulah, we value the use of good materials but more than just the tangible, luxury is thoughtful design integrated to elevate the everyday lifestyle. We see luxury as the gift of health; body, soul and mind. A big focus for us is bringing back that sense of community living, while still maintaining a sense of privacy and retreat. This is achievable by including sizeable ground floor backyards. For The Grounds of Kew specifically, we have drawn inspiration from the grand estates and gardens of the suburb. The entrance itself adds another layer of privacy and security, located back from public domain, framing it with a bronzed gateway and two contemporary columns, leading to a canopied doorway. Meanwhile the large ground floor gardens are a private playground for their residents, with courtyards ranging in size from 200sqm – 300sqm. Large spaces and the ease spatial flow also enhance each home. Again, luxury is receiving the gift of time. Giving our residents that comfort and ease throughout every aspect of their day. From slowing down in the morning (e.g. getting ready at the makeup vanity) to cooking and entertaining across the expansive kitchen island bench, butler’s pantry, and outdoor spaces. When residents return home they’ll find cupboards just inside the entry for their shoes and keys, while the luxurious walk-in robe includes a makeup/vanity station for comfort and ease. We really like to include details based on how people live on a daily basis. It’s all about bringing a human touch to our designs to enhance every resident’s quality of life. Similarly, quality of life can often be dependent on location. This is our first consideration in any of our project. It was important to us that if we were to build in Kew, the site had to be amongst the Sackville Ward. The Sackville Ward is one of the most prestigious residential precincts in Melbourne with most homes valued at $5 million, and many above $10 million. These homes are the calibre of property we want to produce. Moreso, it is an untapped market when it comes to hyper-luxury, modern developments, so we saw an opportunity to provide something that is the pinnacle of design. The corner location of this site also enhances the offering.

<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_2019-04-10_at_1.16.03_pm.png" rel="gallery-all" title="The Grounds of Kew's Sackville Ward mansions"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="298" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2019-04-10_at_1.16.03_pm.png?itok=R_8YvEZl" title="The Grounds of Kew's Sackville Ward mansions" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>The Grounds of Kew's Sackville Ward mansions</figcaption></figure>U: The inspiration of Sackville Ward mansions and Federation Architecture has been masterfully achieved by The Grounds of Kew’s architectural team. Which elements of these designs were most important to incorporate in The Grounds of Kew?

AT: First and foremost, The Grounds of Kew will only be four levels high and will be set back from the public domain. The entrance will be framed by a bronzed gateway and two contemporary columns, leading to a canopied doorway. Other Sackville Ward inspired-designs include the interior colour palettes. We’re giving residents the option of two customised material and colour palettes, with the lighter scheme featuring light stone and pale joinery with accents of brass, whereas the darker and more dramatic scheme brings together graphic stone, rich joinery and contemporary bronze highlights.

<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_2019-04-10_at_4.31.24_pm.png" rel="gallery-all" title="Option 1"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="304" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2019-04-10_at_4.31.24_pm.png?itok=iAYNjRBP" title="Option 1" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Bathroom option 1</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_2019-04-10_at_4.31.32_pm.png" rel="gallery-all" title="Bathroom option 2"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="303" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2019-04-10_at_4.31.32_pm.png?itok=QeYZ9H2R" title="Bathroom option 2" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Bathroom option 2</figcaption></figure>From a landscaping perspective, has drawn inspiration from the grand estates and gardens to create a private playground for each ground floor residence. Ground-floor residences have the choice of including a private putting green which is actually an Australian-first from a development perspective.

<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_2019-04-10_at_4.34.12_pm.png" rel="gallery-all" title="Landscaped garden by Paul Bangay. Credit: Beulah International"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="303" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2019-04-10_at_4.34.12_pm.png?itok=yV0Vr9--" title="Landscaped garden by Paul Bangay. Credit: Beulah International" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Landscaped garden by Paul Bangay. Credit: Beulah International</figcaption></figure>U: Who was the target demographic for the development, and how has the building been designed to appeal to their lifestyle?

AT: Established homeowners and local downsizers who have lived in the area for over 20 years, as well as those people living in surrounding suburbs – attracting them to the Sackville Ward and Kew. It was important to cater to people that wanted to stay within the suburb they know and love but without the upkeep. Fender Katsalidis has an amazing understanding of how individuals like to live and always ensure the spaces are designed efficiently and respond to the residents' needs. Their philosophy is underpinned by innovation through collaboration and that was something that really evident working alongside them on this project. There is nothing in Kew of this calibre, we have taken the approved permit scheme of 28-apartments, and reduced it to 20 house-size apartments in order to enhance our buyer's lives. There will be spacious two, three and four bedroom residences, with massive kitchens and dining areas that are perfect for entertaining guests, as well as butler’s pantries, wine cellars, walk-in-robes and plenty of storage.

<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_2019-04-10_at_4.25.01_pm.png" rel="gallery-all" title="Butler's pantry. Credit: Beulah International"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="304" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2019-04-10_at_4.25.01_pm.png?itok=Tl9XW6bn" title="Butler's pantry. Credit: Beulah International" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Butler's pantry. Credit: Beulah International</figcaption></figure>U: Given the sales success of The Grounds of Kew, what future residential developments are on the cards?

AT: We are currently developing apartment homes in Camberwell following the amazing success of projects such as Hallmark Ivanhoe and The Grounds of Kew. With our high end collaborations attracting home owner-occupiers, Beulah believes that there is a true need in the market for this particular development and we are committed to deliver hyper luxurious spaces for these buyers to live in. We take ownership to deliver bespoke and beautiful developments that reflect the nature of the area and customers' needs. In terms of our current projects, our Fawkner House development in South Yarra’s exclusive Domain Precinct is in the process of moving into its next phase with construction beginning soon. We’ve also partnered with Ironside to begin construction on The Grounds of Kew, who recently delivered an incredibly successful project with Hallmark Ivanhoe.
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Beulah International Executive Director Adelene Teh discusses The Grounds of Kew development

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<a href="/buildings/oxford-central-30-42-oxford-street-epping">Oxford Central</a>, a multi-residential development in Sydney’s north-western suburb of Epping has officially ‘topped out’, reaching its maximum height on schedule and within the timeframe of 11 months.

Developers Greaton, Ceerose Construction and industry representatives celebrated the milestone at the summit of the 17-storey double tower complex yesterday while enjoying panoramic views of the CBD, greater Sydney and the Blue Mountains.

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<figcaption>Topping out ceremony at Oxford Central. Credit: Greaton</figcaption></figure>The 252 premium apartments sit atop a recycled brick podium, fusing modern design with the rich cultural heritage of the Epping neighbourhood.

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“Using high-quality design and sustainable construction, our goal is to create exceptional places, and it’s our belief that Oxford Central achieves this objective.”

- Nicho Teng, Greaton Managing Director
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<figcaption>Oxford Central. Credit: Ceerose</figcaption></figure>Over the the course of the 11 month construction period, there were 250 construction workers on site each day, with 15,000 cubic metres of concrete and 1,500 tonnes of steel used to create the structural frame of the two towers – named Centrale and Vista.

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“Ceerose has been a strong partner throughout this project and they’ve shared our vision from the outset… their professionalism and high-quality building standards have ensured we’ve reached this milestone with a minimum of fuss and right on schedule.”

- Nicho Teng, Greaton Managing Director
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Designed by award-winning architectural firm Marchese Partners, the apartment complex features 292 car spaces, an open-air café, on-site BBQ and pet-friendly areas, a member only health and fitness track and lush outdoor zones designed by Taylor Brammer Landscape Architects. Indoor features include floor to ceiling sliding doors, large five burner cooktops, Caesarstone benchtops and Miele appliances.

<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/3_6.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Oxford Central kitchen. Credit: Ceerose"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="410" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/3_6.jpg?itok=jLT3EhoX" title="Oxford Central kitchen. Credit: Ceerose" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Oxford Central kitchen. Credit: Ceerose</figcaption></figure>Oxford Central's <a href="/new-apartments/sydney-nsw">Sydney apartments</a> will be completed ahead of the proposed Epping town centre redevelopment by the NSW government.

Currently, 245 of the development’s 251 apartments have already sold. Interested in securing one? <a href="/buildings/oxford-central-30-42-oxford-street-epping">Enquire here</a>.
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Greaton’s Oxford Central in Sydney reaches its peak

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Melbourne-based developer Beulah International has just confirmed construction will be commencing on their 'Habitus' and 'The Grounds of Kew' developments. While the tightening of financial lending and construction delays have halted projects across Victoria, Beulah International have forged ahead with two of their luxury multi-residential residences following their off-the-plan sales success.

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“From the completion and settlement of Hallmark and Gardenhill, to the ground-breaking at Paragon, we have consistently proven that we can deliver no matter the condition of the market. “Our team has great propensity to find the right location for the right market, and on these sites, create truly incredible, architectural and lifestyle-led projects.”

- Jiaheng Chan, Beulah International Managing Director
</blockquote>

Ironside Construction (Luminary, Morton Park, Piper) has been engaged to build both developments with completion slated for mid-2020. Working off the contemporary designs of DKO Architecture and John Patrick Landscape Architects, Habitus town-homes in South Melbourne will be constructed from a material palette of  brass, steel and glass features, nestled within meticulously landscaped greenery.

The sawtooth roof profile perhaps provides Habitus with its most defining feature - a contemporary design response to its context at the threshold of industry and living.

Interiors of all 27 four-storey town-homes will be modern, with warm timber, natural stone and ribbed glass for added privacy.

<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_2019-04-10_at_11.33.37_am.png" rel="gallery-all" title="Habitus by DKO Architecture. Credit: Beulah International"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="385" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2019-04-10_at_11.33.37_am.png?itok=gqH3vs9n" title="Habitus by DKO Architecture. Credit: Beulah International" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Habitus by DKO Architecture. Credit: Beulah International</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_2019-04-10_at_11.33.50_am.png" rel="gallery-all" title="Habitus' private landscaped gardens. Credit: Beulah International"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="732" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2019-04-10_at_11.33.50_am.png?itok=I4BtMT7V" title="Habitus' private landscaped gardens. Credit: Beulah International" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Habitus' private landscaped gardens. Credit: Beulah International</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_2019-04-10_at_11.34.12_am.png" rel="gallery-all" title="Habitus town-home living area. Credit: Beulah International"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="347" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2019-04-10_at_11.34.12_am.png?itok=jPYKLYUM" title="Habitus town-home living area. Credit: Beulah International" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Habitus town-home living area. Credit: Beulah International</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_2019-04-10_at_11.34.20_am.png" rel="gallery-all" title="Habitus town-home kitchen. Credit: Beulah International"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="348" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2019-04-10_at_11.34.20_am.png?itok=vwLbozmC" title="Habitus town-home kitchen. Credit: Beulah International" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Habitus town-home kitchen. Credit: Beulah International</figcaption></figure>The Grounds of Kew meanwhile, has been designed by Fender Katsalidis, with landscape design by Paul Bangay. Located in the heart of Kew, the residences will live up to the postcode's prestigious reputation, with private putting greens (for ground floor properties), gilded hardware, marble benchtops and butler’s pantries – The Ground of Kew encapsulates the glamour of multi-residential living.

<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/image_35.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Grounds of Kew by Fender Katsalidis. Credit: Beulah International"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="435" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image_35.jpg?itok=ZiHGlOdK" title="Grounds of Kew by Fender Katsalidis. Credit: Beulah International" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Grounds of Kew by Fender Katsalidis. Credit: Beulah International</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_2019-04-10_at_11.20.35_am.png" rel="gallery-all" title="Grounds of Kew lobby. Credit: Beulah International"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="254" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2019-04-10_at_11.20.35_am.png?itok=EH_D4UK8" title="Grounds of Kew lobby. Credit: Beulah International" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Grounds of Kew lobby. Credit: Beulah International</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_2019-04-10_at_11.40.00_am.png" rel="gallery-all" title="Grounds of Kew lounge. Credit: Beulah International"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="253" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2019-04-10_at_11.40.00_am.png?itok=7EndSaY8" title="Grounds of Kew lounge. Credit: Beulah International" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Grounds of Kew living area. Credit: Beulah International</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_2019-04-10_at_11.20.10_am.png" rel="gallery-all" title="Grounds of Kew bathroom. Credit: Beulah International"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="254" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2019-04-10_at_11.20.10_am.png?itok=ElIwDhVs" title="Grounds of Kew bathroom. Credit: Beulah International" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Grounds of Kew bathroom. Credit: Beulah International</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/367_cotham_road_v14_courtyard_golf.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Grounds of Kew putting green. Credit: Beulah International"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="293" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/367_cotham_road_v14_courtyard_golf.jpg?itok=-7aT71KU" title="Grounds of Kew putting green. Credit: Beulah International" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Grounds of Kew putting green. Credit: Beulah International</figcaption></figure><blockquote>
“Ironside has a good reputation when it comes to creating spaces that are built for living. They have prudent processes and we align in our company values so it made their appointment to both Habitus and The Grounds of Kew an obvious choice.”

- Jiaheng Chan, Beulah International Managing Director
</blockquote>
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As construction nears completion on Far East Consortium’s <a href="/buildings/the-towers-at-elizabeth-quay-11-barrack-square-perth">Ritz Carlton in Perth</a>, the renowned developers have shifted their focus to its new $1.4 billion project which will take place in Perth's Northbridge. Four years ago, <a href="/developers/far-east-consortium">Far East Consortium</a> acquired the prime location for the complex, with plans to transform the site into a dual-tower multi-use complex.

The <a href="/architects/cottee-parker-architects">Cottee Parker</a>-designed '<a href="/new-apartments/perth-hub-600-wellington-street-perth">Perth Hub</a>' has undergone many design iterations over the journey, before gaining approval last year. One tower stands at 32-storeys tall and comprises 304 residential apartments. The second tower will house the 4-star Dorsett hotel and will feature 250 rooms across 23-storeys. An exception to the tower height restriction was made, due to the floor space being creatively redistributed throughout the tower – <a href="https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/perth-city-link-158-million-two-tower-development-project-approved-20180809-p4zwh7">demonstrating design excellence</a>.

<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/perthhub_web02.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="The two towers situated in the heart of Northbridge shopping district. Credit: Far East Consortium"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="395" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/perthhub_web02.jpg?itok=Z722K6WK" title="The two towers situated in the heart of Northbridge shopping district. Credit: Far East Consortium" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>The two towers situated in the heart of Northbridge shopping district. Credit: Far East Consortium</figcaption></figure>Situated across the popular shopping strips of King, Perth and Lake Streets, the property will act as a gateway to the city’s famous shopping district, as well as housing its own 1,200 square meter retail shopping complex. It’s also close to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches and walking distance to cultural landmarks including Scitech Science Museum, His Majesty’s Theatre, Kings Park, and the Art Gallery of Western Australia. The project is estimated to bring approximately 1 million visitors to the area per year, which will assist with boosting Perth’s annual tourism rates.

<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/perthhub_web04.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="The 4-star Dorsett Hotel. Credit: Far East Consortium"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="395" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/perthhub_web04.jpg?itok=n0k2raxn" title="The 4-star Dorsett Hotel. Credit: Far East Consortium" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>The 4-star Dorsett Hotel. Credit: Far East Consortium</figcaption></figure> 

<blockquote>
"As construction and development progress over coming years, we will see retail, hospitality and hotel operations continue to boost the State’s economy… local, interstate and international visitors have Perth Arena and Yagan Square at their feet with the added bonus of direct train services to key destinations. With new hotel options, this will now be the ultimate destination for commuters and a popular weekender escape." 

- Planning Minister Rita Saffioti
</blockquote>

<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/perthhub_web03.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Perth Hub residential tower. Credit: Far East Consortium"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="395" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/perthhub_web03.jpg?itok=PkC63IIL" title="Perth Hub residential tower. Credit: Far East Consortium" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Perth Hub residential tower. Credit: Far East Consortium</figcaption></figure> 

The residential tower has been designed with a range of apartment configurations available, to facilitate first-home-buyers entering the property market.

<blockquote>
“We think Perth Hub is going to be a really good opportunity for youthful buyers. We are very much targeting it at the young or young at heart.” 

- FEC WA manager Dan Sweet.
</blockquote>

The desirable location and affordable rates have seen 120 off-the-plan apartments sell almost instantly, with only 184 residential properties left on the market. Interested? <a href="/new-apartments/perth-hub-600-wellington-street-perth">Enquire here</a>.

Guest and resident amenities include a lobby bar, meeting space, spa facilities and a direct connection to the underground Perth Central Station and Bus Port.

Completion is anticipated for mid-2020.
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With populations within cities&nbsp;expected to grow by an average of 50 million people per year, and today&rsquo;s greenhouse gas levels at the highest rate in 3 million years, it&rsquo;s important to focus on mitigating the effects of climate change before it&rsquo;s too late.

<blockquote>
&ldquo;Solving climate change has gone from not in our scope to being a requirement in less than 30 years.&rdquo;

-&nbsp;Shawn Fisher Hesse, International Living Future Institute Associate Director, via <a href="https://www.greenbiz.com/article/what-it-would-take-end-trickle-down-equity-buildings-and-beyond">GreenBiz</a>
</blockquote>

Building with a sustainable focus is growing in popularity as both developers and consumers are beginning to see impressive results from investing in energy-efficient building technology <a href="https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/04/we-have-the-tools-to-beat-climate-change-now-we-need-the-right-laws/">which can reduce a building&rsquo;s consumption by 30-40%</a>.

The focus on building development sustainability has led to the creation of new jobs; new policies; changes in design, engineering and construction processes; as well as new metrics and rating systems with an environmentally-centric approach.

[smartcode_project:default project_id=94819]

Australian architects and environmental engineers are becoming world leaders in building sustainability by pioneering new design trends and technology to achieve eco-conscious credentials. These projects are also garnering well-deserved attention from prospective buyers who consider a building with a low carbon footprint an essential factor when choosing a property.

Here are&nbsp;6 leading sustainable architectural design trends in Australia:

<h3>#1 SOLAR BALUSTRADES</h3>

Case study: The General, Melbourne

<figure><a href="/buildings/the-general-421-high-street-northcote" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="image-article_full_width_580px" height="870" src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/the_general_bipv.jpg?itok=6vBFFeVL" title="the general's solar balustrades" width="580" /></a>

<figcaption>The General&#39;s solar balustrades</figcaption>
</figure>

<a href="/new-apartments/northcote-vic-3070">Northcote&rsquo;</a>s &lsquo;<a href="/buildings/the-general-421-high-street-northcote">The General</a>&rsquo; is the first building in Australia to utilise Onyx Solar photovoltaic glass on its exterior to generate sustainable solar energy. Occupying the corner section of High and Bent Streets, the glass balustrades (supplied by Environmental Technology Solutions) have been ideally positioned to make the most of excellent natural light but also provide an important layer of thermal protection year-round. Onyx solar balustrades are one of the key contributing elements which won &lsquo;the general&rsquo; it&rsquo;s impressive 7.5-star NatHERS energy rating.

Solar panel use globally:

-&nbsp;Noor (which is an Arabic word meaning &ldquo;light&rdquo;) is the largest solar farm in the world currently.&nbsp;By 2020,&nbsp;the $9 billion solar power plant is expected to generate 580 megawatts, which is enough electricity to power over a million homes.

<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/psyaa2jh4pzbajhkxuagz7dvxcvsrdltqknf7j-1dd8.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="Noor solar farm, Morocco. Credit: REUTERS/Youssef Boudlal" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="386" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/psyaa2jh4pzbajhkxuagz7dvxcvsrdltqknf7j-1dd8.jpg?itok=mDFoj2Mv" title="Noor solar farm, Morocco. Credit: REUTERS/Youssef Boudlal" width="580" /></a>

<figcaption>Noor solar farm, Morocco. Credit: REUTERS/Youssef Boudlal</figcaption>
</figure>

<blockquote>
&ldquo;Morocco is showing real leadership and bringing the cost of the technology down in the process.&rdquo;

-&nbsp;Mafalda Duarte, the manager of Climate Investment Funds (CIF) via <a href="https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2018/05/morocco-is-building-a-solar-farm-as-big-as-paris-in-the-sahara-desert/">World Economic Forum</a>
</blockquote>

<h3>#2 ROOFTOP URBAN FARMS</h3>

Case study: Burwood Brickworks, Melbourne

<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/acre1_0.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="Urban rooftop garden. Credit: Burwood Brickworks" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="325" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/acre1_0.jpg?itok=sFXaKImh" title="Urban rooftop garden. Credit: Burwood Brickworks" width="580" /></a>

<figcaption>Urban rooftop garden. Credit: Burwood Brickworks</figcaption>
</figure>

As part of <a href="/developers/frasers-property">Fraser Property&rsquo;</a>s wider project &lsquo;<a href="/expert-insights/burwood-brickworks-set-to-become-the-world-s-most-sustainable-retail-development">Burwood Brickworks</a>&rsquo;, an urban farm situated atop the entire building will provide all the produce for the complex caf&eacute;. The farm will also feature systems including closed-loop technology for recycling wastewater, mulch excess organic material for compost, eliminate produce transportation by growing on site, feature rooftop solar panels as well as offsite renewable energy sources, avoid the use of worst-in-class chemicals to reduce air pollution and boast a 6 Star Green Star Community rating (this has already been obtained).

Rooftop urban farms globally:

- Brooklyn Grange, NYC

- Lufa Farms, Canada

- HK Farm, Hong Kong

- City Farm, Japan

<blockquote>
&ldquo;We built the world&rsquo;s first commercial rooftop greenhouse on an industrial building in Montreal, Quebec, to prove that high-yield, year-round farming is a smarter, more sustainable, and commercially viable way to feed cities. Since then, we&rsquo;ve built new and bigger and better rooftop greenhouses, to grow more and more vegetables.&rdquo;

- Lufa Farms
</blockquote>

Another stand-out example of the positive effects of rooftop gardens is the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) headquarters.&nbsp;

<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_2019-04-08_at_10.19.03_am.png" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="Overhead and Cross-Section Schematics. Credit: Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc. " class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="452" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2019-04-08_at_10.19.03_am.png?itok=YkhP9YKr" title="Overhead and Cross-Section Schematics. Credit: Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc. " width="580" /></a>

<figcaption>Overhead and Cross-Section Schematics. Credit: Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc.</figcaption>
</figure>

Multiple awnings across the site have been planted with lush greenery, and during a 10-month monitoring period, studies undertaken by ASLA found that the green roof <a href="https://www.asla.org/ContentDetail.aspx?id=28758">prevented over 100,000 litres of stormwater (which is approximately 78%&nbsp;of all precipitation hitting the roof)&nbsp;from flowing into D.C.&rsquo;s overburdened sewer and stormwater system</a>. The study also discovered that run-off water contained fewer pollutants, there was a 10% decrease in building energy use over the winter, and even on the hottest summer days, the roof was around&nbsp;15&deg;C cooler than conventional roofing on neighbouring buildings.

<h3>#3 TRI GENERATION PLANT</h3>

Case study: One Central Park, Sydney

<figure><a href="/buildings/central-park-wonderland-81-oconnor-street-chippendale" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="image-article_full_width_580px" height="370" src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2019-04-08_at_1.06.49_pm.png?itok=qf93_E0V" title="One Central Park. Credit: Frasers Property and Sekisui House" width="580" /></a>

<figcaption>One Central Park. Credit: Frasers Property and Sekisui House</figcaption>
</figure>

<a href="https://www.centralparksydney.com/">One Central Park</a> raised the bar back in 2013 for green energy&nbsp;by housing its own tri-generation plant on site. The energy source will supply electricity, heating and cooling for 3,000 residences and 65,000 sqm of retail and commercial space via &lsquo;green transformers&rsquo; which are powered by natural gas. Environmental consultants and engineers have estimated a 190,000-tonne greenhouse gas emission reduction over the next 25 years which is the equivalent of removing 2,500 cars off the roads annually for 25 years.

<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_2019-04-05_at_2.10.28_pm.png" rel="gallery-all"><img class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="334" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2019-04-05_at_2.10.28_pm.png?itok=-o4aQLIq" width="580" /></a></figure>

Tri-generation plants globally:

<ul>
	<li>PricewaterhouseCoopers, London&nbsp;</li>
	<li>DAMM&nbsp;brewery, Barcelona</li>
</ul>

<h3>#4 BLACK WATER RECYCLING</h3>

Case study: 1 Bligh Street

<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/160805_blighstreet_aeriallandscape_touchup.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="1 Bligh Street. Credit: Cbus Property" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="387" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/160805_blighstreet_aeriallandscape_touchup.jpg?itok=tT5s7iFp" title="1 Bligh Street. Credit: Cbus Property" width="580" /></a>

<figcaption>1 Bligh Street. Credit: Cbus Property</figcaption>
</figure>

In 2013 Sydney&rsquo;s 1 Bligh Street apartment complex was the first CBD development to house an Aquacell blackwater recycling unit. Aquacell said that the system would be likely to save 1 Bligh Street residents 100,000 litres of drinking water per day. The process involves treating bathroom wastewater (and sometimes additional water from a nearby sewer) to be used for plant irrigation, toilet flushing and cooling towers.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/online_e001_40292.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="1003" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/online_e001_40292.jpg?itok=2g_Ic_mL" width="580" /></a></figure>

<blockquote>
&ldquo;Recycled water schemes like this will ease pressure on water, energy and land as our population increases &ndash; this legislation ensures ongoing management is robust and a level playing field is achieved. Only organisations that meet the highest standards can be issued a licence which streamlines the approval process for future schemes.&rdquo;

- Aquacell CEO Colin Fisher
</blockquote>

Blackwater recycling globally:

- Goreangab recycling plant,&nbsp;Namibia.&nbsp;

As one of the first plants of it&#39;s kind, the&nbsp;50-year-old treatment centre has welcomed visitors from developed countries who are facing water shortages to see where water reclamation started. Experts from Australia, Singapore and the US have taken inspiration from visiting the centre and now all three countries&nbsp;have their own sewage recycling plants.

<h3>#5 RECYCLABLE BUILDING MATERIALS</h3>

Case study: Central Institute of Technology&rsquo;s Green Skills Centre, Perth

<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_2019-04-08_at_10.30.34_am.png" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="Green Skills Hub render. Credit: Pyramid Constructions WA" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="320" src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2019-04-08_at_10.30.34_am.png?itok=IQVhoiAI" title="Green Skills Hub render. Credit: Pyramid Constructions WA" width="580" /></a>

<figcaption>Green Skills Hub render. Credit: Pyramid Constructions WA</figcaption>
</figure>

Western Australia&rsquo;s greenest building also happens to be the education hub for environment training &ndash; Green Skills Hub. The building has been constructed using entirely sustainable materials including structural steel which can be reused later down the track, and recycled timber throughout. The centre was awarded a 6-star Green Star rating.

Training and Workforce Development Minister&nbsp;Liza Harvey explained that&nbsp;the Green Skills building would help provide students with resources, training and skills that,

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&ldquo;&hellip;ensures our graduates are at the top of their game in growing sectors such as sustainable building and construction.&quot;

- Liza Harvey, Training and Workforce Development Minister&nbsp;
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<h3>#6 SMART HOME TECHNOLOGY</h3>

Case study: The Burcham in Rosebery

<figure><a href="/buildings/the-burcham-6-8-crewe-place-roseberry"><img alt="" class="image-article_full_width_580px" height="355" src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/v04-150910-rooftop-aerial-final-2000_620x380_1.jpg?itok=-R1bCkFa" title="Credit: The Burcham in Rosebery" width="580" /></a>

<figcaption>Credit: The Burcham in Rosebery</figcaption>
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There is no denying technological advancements are making their way into our everyday lives at rapid speed, and the all-encompassing smart home device that was once a fictional concept is now a reality. <a href="/new-apartments/rosebery-nsw-2018">The Burcham in Rosebery</a> has installed&nbsp;&lsquo;Geo Fencing&rsquo;&nbsp;technology in all 99 of their apartments, and whilst providing residents with the luxury of having a coffee brewed for their arrival home or the lights on by 7 PM, the technology is also proven to be beneficial for environmental sustainability. Residents will be able to monitor and manage their energy consumption and modify their use based on pricing and availability, allowing them to control living costs and reduce their carbon footprint.&nbsp;

<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/energy-management-1.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="Wiser Link Energy Management Tool. Credit: The Burcham in Rosebery" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="619" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/energy-management-1.jpg?itok=c0vtua9R" title="Wiser Link Energy Management Tool. Credit: The Burcham in Rosebery" width="580" /></a>

<figcaption>Wiser Link Energy Management Tool. Credit: The Burcham in Rosebery</figcaption>
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<h3>THE FUTURE</h3>

<a href="https://www.3dprintedhouse.nl/en/project-info/project-milestone/">3D PRINTED HOMES</a>

Case study: Project Milestones&#39; 3D Printed Home, Netherlands

<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_2019-04-08_at_11.15.08_am.png" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="An artist’s impression of the 3D printed houses. Credit: Project Milestone" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="291" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2019-04-08_at_11.15.08_am.png?itok=TsTKQyG-" title="An artist’s impression of the 3D printed houses. Credit: Project Milestone" width="580" /></a>

<figcaption>An artist&rsquo;s impression of the 3D printed houses. Credit: Project Milestone</figcaption>
</figure>

A revolutionary project will see a Dutch town open five highly sustainable 3D printed concrete homes this year. The world-first design technique is likely to be adopted by Australian&nbsp;firms such as biotechnology company Mirreco&nbsp;<a href="https://3dprint.com/217838/mirreco-to-3d-print-hemp/">who have already expressed an interest</a> in utilising 3D printing for their developments.&nbsp;

RELATED:&nbsp;<a href="/news/5-of-melbourne-s-environmentally-conscious-new-development-highlights">5 of Melbourne&rsquo;s environmentally conscious new-development highlights</a>

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<figcaption>6 of Australia&rsquo;s top sustainable architectural design trends Infographic.</figcaption>
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6 of Australia’s top sustainable architectural design trends

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sunland-group">Sunland Group</a> has officially lodged plans for its first Gold Coast apartment project since the departure of the Abedian family from the company three years ago, unveiling a new high-rise proposal for a prominent Broadbeach corner site on Old Burleigh Road.

The application was submitted by an entity directed by Tom Jamieson, stepson of longtime Sunland leader Soheil Abedian, and Riaz Rezvanipour, brother-in-law of Sahba Abedian, Soheil’s son.

Sunland acquired the 1,283 sqm site on the corner of Old Burleigh Road and Armrick Avenue for $9.5 million late last year and is now seeking approval for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/99-101-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">42-storey tower with 81 apartments</a>.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/contreras-earl-architecture">Contreras Earl Architecture</a>, the proposed tower at 99-101 Old Burleigh Road would deliver a predominantly larger-format apartment mix aimed at the owner-occupier market. Plans include 17 two-bedroom apartments, 55 three-bedroom apartments, and nine four-bedroom residences across 35 residential levels.

The development also incorporates three basement levels, four podium parking levels, two levels of communal recreation facilities, and rooftop plant and equipment. A total of 189 car spaces are proposed, significantly exceeding the 90 spaces required under the planning scheme.

The architecture adopts a sculpted, curvilinear form, with deep wraparound balconies and integrated landscaping intended to soften the tower’s vertical expression. The planning report states the building’s “slender footprint/form provides a complimentary yet varied built form within the local streetscape” and contributes to “a varied, yet ordered skyline.”

Contreras Earl noted in its Architectural Statement that from the early stages, the project addressed a fundamental challenge: how to accommodate the required residential yield while avoiding the conventional model of a tower sitting on a rigid, fully resolved parking podium.

“The most direct response would have been to consolidate parking into a singular, flat podium and extrude a repetitive tower above,” the statement said. “While efficient, this approach would result in a consolidated built form with limited engagement with the surrounding landscape and public realm.”

Instead, the conventional podium model was “deliberately rejected”. The architects described the base of the building as “a landscaped architectural condition where structure, planting and circulation are integrated”.

“Rather than presenting a continuous built mass, the base of the building is articulated through a series of concrete planter elements that organise the podium into a fragmented system,” the statement said. “This approach reduces the perceived bulk of the lower levels while establishing a more permeable interface with the streetscape and adjacent open space.”

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The site sits within the High Density Residential Zone and inside the City of Gold Coast’s unrestricted “HX” building height area, where the planning framework anticipates intensified residential development tied to the expanding light rail corridor. The planning report notes the area is undergoing “transition toward more intense development forms” given its proximity to Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise, and high-frequency public transport infrastructure.

Positioned directly opposite Broadbeach Park and within walking distance of Florida Gardens light rail station, the development would sit among a rapidly evolving stretch of Old Burleigh Road that has become one of the Gold Coast’s most active apartment development corridors.

The application joins a growing pipeline of luxury residential projects reshaping Broadbeach, including nearby developments by 5Point Projects, Polycell, and Graya.

The planning report argues the project contributes toward the Gold Coast’s long-term housing targets under the South East Queensland Regional Plan, which forecasts the need for more than 100,000 additional high-rise dwellings across the city by 2046.

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The Abedian family departed Sunland Group in late 2023, ending a four-decade association with the company, and subsequently established the private development firm Abedian &amp; Co. The group is currently delivering <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/greenmount-residences-cnr-hill-street-and-marine-parade-coolangatta-qld-4225">Greenmount Residences</a> at Rainbow Bay and recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/18-mary-avenue-14-18-mary-avenue-broadbeach-qld-4218">18 Mary Avenue</a> in Broadbeach.
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Joel Robinson

First look: Sunland Group returns to Broadbeach new apartment market with new Old Burleigh Road tower plans

The Minns Labor Government has established the new Bays West Delivery Authority to lead the development&nbsp;of the Bays West Precinct and Blackwattle Bay Precinct.&nbsp;

The Authority is charged with creating Sydney’s newest precinct, a thriving, connected, sustainable hub with White Bay Power Station as its cultural heart. Its vision is to build on the area’s natural, cultural and industrial history to shape a vibrant new neighbourhood.

The precinct will deliver up to 8,500 well-located homes, including a minimum of 10 per cent affordable and essential worker homes. Combine new housing with public open space, opening public access to the waterfront for the first time in more than 100 years, while retaining important deep-water facilities to support Sydney’s working harbour.

Located just minutes from the Sydney CBD and connected to a world-class metro, ferry, walking and cycling links, the Bays West precinct will rebalance housing growth towards well-serviced inner-city locations and help tackle the state’s housing crisis.

The Bays West Delivery Authority,&nbsp;an agency of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, will report to the NSW Minister for Lands and Property who already has oversight of major precinct renewal projects including at Blackwattle Bay and Barangaroo.

As part of the broader Bays West transformation, the Minns Government recently announced that a proposal from Lendlease to redevelop part of the Bays West Precinct has progressed to Stage 2 of the NSW Government’s unsolicited proposals process.

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The Minns Labor Government has also confirmed the Bays West precinct will have a new suburb name. This will be the first major suburb built in close proximity to Sydney’s CBD in decades and will encompass the area currently being referred to as Bays West, including Glebe Island and the White Bay Power Station. Served by a new Metro station just five minutes from the CBD, it will become one of the most populous suburbs in the Inner West and one of Sydney’s premier cultural destinations.

An early works program is taking shape, which&nbsp;includes the first stages of an international design competition.&nbsp;

The aim of the Bays West&nbsp;International&nbsp;Design Competition is to&nbsp;ensure design excellence is embedded in the project from the start. The competition will deliver an&nbsp;urban framework that defines the character, ambition and long-term identity of&nbsp;this&nbsp;former industrial precinct as it transitions to a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable residential&nbsp;neighbourhood.

The competition will be led by the Bays West Delivery Authority in partnership with Government Architect NSW.&nbsp;

It will launch with an invitation for a global Expressions of Interest, before moving to an invitation-only stage that will be assessed by a panel that&nbsp;will provide advice to Cabinet who will select a winner.

Premier of NSW, Chris Minns said the establishment of the new Authority is the first step in transforming the Bays West precinct into a vibrant, livable suburb minutes from the Sydney CBD and two stops from Hunter St Station on the Metro West line.

“The Authority will deliver well-located homes close to the heart of the city and integrate the new precinct with Blackwattle Bay and the new Sydney Fish Market.

“This is a generational opportunity to build a new suburb on the city’s edge and open the harbour foreshore to the public for the first time in a century.”&nbsp;

Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper said the new Bays West Delivery Authority established by the Minns Government will turbocharge the development of Sydney’s newest suburb.

“The Authority is working at a record pace to deliver an international design competition, planning pathways and a financial model so that this development benefits Sydney with well-designed homes in a central location, close to public transport, jobs, entertainment and essential services.

“If we want Sydney to stay liveable and affordable, we need to be bold about using underutilised government-owned land to deliver homes for the future while making sure essential working harbour functions can be accommodated.”

Bays West Delivery Authority established to "turbocharge" Sydney’s newest suburb

Around 400 additional homes could be built at Southwark Grounds on Port Road, lifting total site capacity from 1300 to around 1700 dwellings.

A recently approved code amendment would allow apartment towers of up to 14 storeys in some areas of Renewal SA’s redevelopment of the former West End Brewery.

Renewal SA Acting Chief Executive Shane Wingard said he welcomed the code amendment, with the increase in heights and homes making a positive impact on the supply of high-quality, well-connected housing close to the city.

“By going higher across some parts of Southwark Grounds, we are adding a substantial number of very well-located homes with little impact on project delivery time or planned open space,” Mr Wingard said.

Since the project officially launched in 2025, Mr Wingard said more than 12,000 enquiries had been received about living at Southwark Grounds.

“The very strong early interest we’ve seen since homes were first released in the precinct reinforces our plans to create more housing opportunities,” he said.

The Southwark Grounds code amendment was launched in December last year, with community engagement undertaken over five weeks from January.

It proposed increasing maximum building heights from eight to 14 storeys on the eastern section of Southwark Grounds, and to 12 storeys across the remainder of the site, with minimum building heights ranging from two to four storeys.

The code amendment was implemented through an Early Commencement policy in late January, allowing developers to quickly explore the viability of increased height and housing yield while other planning processes continue.

One of the first developers delivering apartment sites have already finalised redesigns to increase the number of apartments following the code amendment.

Samaras’ development adjacent to the future Colonel Light Park is now planning to deliver 125 apartments across 11 storeys, significantly greater than original plans of around 50 apartments across four storeys.

The developer is also exploring the potential for additional affordable housing outcomes.

Most of the apartments at Southwark Grounds will be delivered within a master-planned precinct on a large parcel of land on the eastern portion of the site, covering around two-thirds of its 8.4 hectares.

Wingard said detailed precinct planning over the coming months may identify further opportunities to increase yield further that could see total apartment numbers at Southwark Grounds, exceed this number.

Affordable homes at Southwark Grounds will also see a net increase, with Renewal SA maintaining its commitment to a minimum of 20 per cent affordable housing across the development.

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Civil works have begun across the site, with construction under way on the first new roads surrounding a townhouse precinct in the south‑west corner of Southwark Grounds. This includes Renewal SA’s 17 Founder’s Row homes, which are on track for completion by Christmas.

“We expect to have people living at Southwark Grounds by the end of the year, so delivering roads and public spaces for those residents is among our highest priorities.”

Construction of 40 townhouses off Anderson Street, known as West Village and being delivered by Contour, is forecast to begin in mid‑2026. Kolabb’s Anderson Lane development will follow shortly after, delivering a further 26 townhouses.

Southwark Grounds is a state government‑led urban renewal project now set to deliver around 1,700 homes over the next decade.

Homes will be supported by a supermarket, a range of retail and hospitality offerings anchored by a revitalised Walkerville Brew Tower, a childcare centre, car parking and well‑connected public spaces.

400 new homes planned for Adelaide's former West End Brewery site

Brisbane developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/cavcorp">Cavcorp</a> has lodged plans for a new mixed-use residential development at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/55-wyandra-street-teneriffe-qld-4005">55 Wyandra Street</a>, Teneriffe, anchored by an 85-metre public laneway designed to reconnect the suburb’s riverfront with the Gasworks precinct.

The buildings, known as Teneriffe House and Teneriffe Lane, would replace the existing Queensland Cotton head office site with a 15-storey residential tower transitioning to eight storeys toward Helen Street. The project has been designed by Plazibat Architects and lodged as a code assessable development application for 93 apartments across a 3,401 sqm mixed-use site within the Newstead and Teneriffe Waterfront neighbourhood plan.

Central to the scheme is the transformation of an existing service easement into a publicly accessible cross-block connection linking Wyandra and Helen Streets. Cavcorp says the new laneway will act as both a pedestrian shortcut and a landscaped civic space between the Teneriffe Riverwalk, ferry terminal, and Gasworks precinct.

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“The revised proposal delivers a legacy public-realm cross-block link, permanently secured for community use, transforming an existing private easement into a safe, high-quality pedestrian connection between the Teneriffe heritage riverwalk and the Gasworks–Long Island precinct,” the planning report states.

The laneway will sit beneath a large subtropical loggia integrated into the podium levels of the development. The design incorporates deep landscaping, water gardens, lobby spaces, business lounges, and ground-floor apartments to create what Cavcorp describes as a climate-responsive “urban verandah.”

The tower itself has been designed as a slender form with recessed floorplates and curved translucent corners inspired by contemporary Japanese architecture. The building height aligns with the Commercial Road precinct controls, which permit towers up to 15 storeys within proximity to Longland Street.

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The project will comprise a mix of larger-format apartments aimed at owner-occupiers, downsizers, and families. The proposed apartment mix includes 11 loggia apartments across the lower levels, 50 four-bedroom Sky-Terrace apartments from levels three to seven, and 32 Sky-Pool Homes occupying the upper tower levels. The Sky-Pool Homes will feature private thermal plunge pools integrated into oversized balconies.

According to the application, the apartments are intended to reinterpret the scale and character of Teneriffe’s woolstore conversions and Queensland homes within a vertical residential format.

“The sky-pool homes build on Cavcorp’s previous projects and introduce a distinct apartment typology to Teneriffe, informed by both local and international precedent and responding to an identified market demand for enhanced safety, space and amenity,” the planning submission notes.

A major focus of the proposal is its five-level wellness and lifestyle offering, extending from the basement through to the rooftop.

Amenities proposed include a rooftop Swim &amp; Racquet Club with a 25-metre Olympic lap pool and tennis court, coworking spaces and libraries, golf simulators, wine storage, concierge facilities, business lounges, pet wash areas, and rooftop longevity-focused wellness spaces with spas, outdoor fitness zones, and landscaped terraces.

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All parking will be concealed within basement levels accessed from Wyandra and Helen Streets. Cavcorp says the deep-basement engineering approach allows the entire ground plane to prioritise landscaping, pedestrian movement, and active frontage rather than vehicle infrastructure.

The development continues Cavcorp’s concentration in Newstead and Teneriffe, where the Brisbane developer has delivered a number of apartment projects including Lucent, Le Bain, and Luminare, as well as the Long Island Wellness Precinct nearby. Several of those projects have received national design and architecture awards, including recognition under Brisbane’s “Buildings that Breathe” program.

Cavcorp unveils wellness-focused Teneriffe House and Teneriffe Lane apartment buildings

Focus Group Investments has lodged plans for a new apartment development at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/64-70-hanover-street-fitzroy-vic-3065">64–70 Hanover Street</a> in Fitzroy, seeking to utilise the Victorian Government’s recently introduced Great Design Fast Track pathway to accelerate approvals for the project.

The proposal is among the latest developments to emerge through the state-led initiative, which was established to fast-track well-designed residential projects in activity centres and transport-connected inner-city locations. The pathway allows qualifying developments that meet elevated design and housing benchmarks to bypass traditional council planning timeframes and instead be assessed directly by the Department of Transport and Planning.

Designed by SJB, the development will comprise a mix of apartments above activated lower levels, with a strong focus on architectural articulation, landscaping, and communal amenity. The design response seeks to balance the industrial character of Richmond’s former warehouse precincts with a more contemporary residential form.

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Proposed are 63 new dwellings, a wide ranging mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, and townhouses and duplexes. They will be spread across a part-three, part-eight storey building.

The Planning and Urban Context Report by Tract says the development is of an "exemplary architectural standard" and has been carefully crafted by SJB Architects.

"Dwellings&nbsp;will benefit from excellent access to natural light, cross-ventilation opportunities and extensive communal space," the report noted.

The architectural material highlights the project’s integration of landscaped elements and communal spaces throughout the building. The proposal also incorporates sustainability initiatives aligned with the Victorian Government’s push for higher-performing apartment developments under the fast-track program.

The Great Design Fast Track was unveiled by the Victorian Government in 2024 as part of a broader housing supply strategy aimed at accelerating the delivery of new homes. Projects assessed through the pathway must demonstrate high-quality architecture, sustainability outcomes, and housing diversity while being located close to public transport and existing infrastructure.

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Focus Group, founder and led by Paul De Lutiis, is increasingly active across Melbourne’s inner suburbs, targeting well-connected urban renewal locations suited to medium and higher-density residential development. The Fitzroy proposal continues that strategy, leveraging the area’s strong transport links, established retail amenity, and proximity to the CBD.

Fitzroy has been one of the most popular spots for developers and buyers in recent years. The likes of PACE Development Group, SMA Projects, Crema Group and Chapter Group, currently selling projects in the suburb.

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