Family developer Andrews Projects has doubled down on facilities at its under construction Robina apartment development, Cascade.

The 1.17-hectare project at&nbsp;116 Laver Drive, in the heart of&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/robina-qld-4226">Robina</a>, comprises&nbsp;two 15-level buildings with 229 two and three-bedroom apartments.

The heart of Cascade lies within its vast, tranquil grounds, providing residents with a 5-star wellness experience.

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The 25-metre pool takes centre stage, surrounded by sun lounges and poolside cabanas, strategically placed for relaxation and rejuvenation.&nbsp;

Flanking the central swimming pool, set between the two buildings like a resort-style hotel, is a fitness centre, complete with sauna and steam rooms.

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Sarah Andrews, Sales Manager at Andrews Projects, emphasised the unique offering <a href="/new-apartments/cascade-robina-116-laver-drive-robina">Cascade</a> brings to the <a href="/new-apartments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a>. "Buyers are interested in large two and three bedroom apartments with world-class amenities and proximity to major infrastructure," Andrews said.&nbsp;

"With its prime location just minutes to Robina Town Centre, local schools and public transport, the development presents an outstanding opportunity for local owner occupiers and investors to be a part of this exciting new development."

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Cascade is located just metres from Robina Town Centre, Bond University, CBus Super Stadium, Robina Hospital, and 'Greenheart,' a council initiative dedicated to revitalising 17 hectares of parkland along Stadium Drive.

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Apartments feature a large open planned kitchen, living, and dining areas, full-height double-glazed windows, Miele appliances, Caesarstone bench tops and fully ducted air-conditioning throughout.

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Late last year Andrews Projects announced they were <a href="/news/qld/andrews-projects-bring-construction-in-house-and-start-cascade-robina-build">bringing construction in house to deliver Cascade</a>.

A Construct will built the $270 million development, which is expected to be completed in 2025.

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The heart of Cascade lies within its vast, tranquil grounds, providing residents with a 5-star wellness experience

Staff Writer

How Cascade Robina's facilities compare to a resort-style hotel

A sanctuary for residents and guests alike, STH BNK by Beulah is offering its future occupants residences complemented by science-based diagnostics, medi-wellness amenities, and various elite health services.

At the core of STH BNK by Beulah stands the world's tallest 'greenscraper', promising a dynamic urban environment featuring retail innovation, personalised hospitality, fresh food choices, cultural experiences, and a wellness focus.

Occupying an entire podium level, STH BNK by Beulah's Wellness Precinct offers a carefully curated selection of medical, beauty, and wellness services aligned with leading practices in science and medicine. This precinct aims to establish itself as the city's premier all-in-one health and wellness destination.

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VIP Resident membership grants access to light medical treatment at the medical wellness centre, where a dedicated doctor is available for consultations, and access to a gym with professional-level equipment and diverse training and fitness classes.

Residents can choose between high-intensity activities like the pool and gym or more relaxed pursuits such as yoga and pilates.

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The Nutrition Centre within the Wellness Precinct complements personalised training regimens with healthy meals, drinks, and programmes tailored to individual biodata and wellness goals. Residents can collaborate with specialists to co-create diet plans, with fresh deliveries from the STH BNK by Beulah Market Hall.

Cutting-edge services, ranging from hair and makeup and facials to dermatology, detox treatments and anti-aging therapies, are also conveniently available on-site.

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STH BNK by Beulah will also be home to the renowned Four Seasons hotel–the first Four Seasons hotel to open in Melbourne, which is set to bring its world-class hospitality and lifestyle services to STH BNK by Beulah.

"Four Seasons will provide an uber-luxurious lifestyle offering to Melbourne's residents and visitors alike, one that fuses wellness, sustainability, art and culture, and innovation, providing guests with everything they need within the one destination," Executive Director of Beulah, Adelene Teh says.

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Four Seasons is designed to be an urban resort offering health and fitness amenities and luxury spa services, including a salt room, aroma lab, and apothecary.

"We are incredibly proud to partner with Beulah and to be a part of the leading-edge STH BNK by Beulah development,"&nbsp;Bart Carnahan, President of Global Business Development and Portfolio Management Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts says.

"This project will set a new standard for luxury in Melbourne, offering guests an exceptional Four Seasons experience set within an environment that will be unmatched in this market,"&nbsp;

Builder Multiplex is due to commence early works in early 2024 and will take around five years to complete STH BNK By Beulah.

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Occupying an entire podium level, STH BNK by Beulah's Wellness Precinct offers a carefully curated selection of medical, beauty, and wellness services

Inside STH BNK by Beulah's wellness precinct

Two of the four residential towers at Far East Consortium's $2 billion destination precinct, <a href="/buildings/west-side-place-melbourne-250-spencer-street-melbourne-vic-3000">West Side Place</a>, soar high above their Spencer Street location on the western side of the Melbourne CBD.

Melbourne's biggest inner-city development at 1.2-hectares, <a href="/buildings/west-side-place-melbourne-250-spencer-street-melbourne-vic-3000">West Side Place </a>encompasses 97,000 sqm of floor space, with 2,895 apartments, Melbourne's first Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Dorsett Hotel rooms, and a 500-seat ballroom, among several exclusive world-class amenities when all of the four towers are completed.

The first two towers, known as Tower 1 and Tower 2, house 1,376 apartments, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, a business centre, and a 550-seat grand ballroom.

The prestigious Ritz-Carlton hotel has private elevators, amenities, and a sky lobby on floor 79.

Meanwhile, Towers 3 and 4 comprise a further 1,519 apartments and a 308-room, 4-star Dorsett Hotel.

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Towers 1 and 2 are subdivided into three residences: the Garden, Central, and Sky Residences, each offering stunning views of Docklands and the Melbourne City skyline.

Garden and Central Residences enjoy access to three levels of residential amenities, while an additional level of amenity is exclusive to occupants of the Sky Residences.

The ground and the tower’s podium have lush garden plazas, shopping, an arcade, and a new central laneway with 30 food and beverage outlets place offerings right below the apartments.

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The <a href="/buildings/west-side-place-melbourne-250-spencer-street-melbourne-vic-3000">West Side Place precinct</a> has over 3,000 sqm of ground-floor retail and 475 sqm of dedicated parkland and garden spaces throughout the new central laneway connecting Lonsdale Street with Little Lonsdale Street.

On levels six, seven and 10, resident amenities include:

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	<li>A lounge with garden views</li>
	<li>A pool with a steam room and sauna</li>
	<li>A gymnasium with an open terrace; function, meeting, and reading rooms</li>
	<li>A library</li>
	<li>Two&nbsp;large open decks with seating and BBQ facilities</li>
	<li>A private cinema</li>
	<li>Karaoke and virtual golf facilities</li>
	<li>Private dining and lounge areas</li>
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Level 11 provides additional residential amenities for Sky Residences and includes an exclusive pool with a steam room and sauna; a gym and wellness centre with yoga and Pilates equipment; a private dining and lounge areas with a chef’s room and a fireplace; a mahjong room; an executive club lounge with a library reading room; and exclusive cocktail and residents’ lounge.

<a href="/buildings/west-side-place-melbourne-250-spencer-street-melbourne-vic-3000">West Side Place</a> also boasts various sustainable features and has been awarded a 5-star Green Star Rating.

Some of the key environmentally conscious features included within the development are energy-efficient lighting, double glazing, and air-conditioning strategy, an embedded network allowing residents to purchase utilities at reduced rates from a single on-site retailer, water-efficient fixtures, fittings, and pool filtration, share car facilities, a shutdown switch next to every apartment entry door, rainwater storage tanks, and provision for electric vehicle (EV) charging.

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"The amenity on offer at <a href="/buildings/west-side-place-melbourne-250-spencer-street-melbourne-vic-3000">West Side Place</a> means investors can reasonably have considerably higher returns than they would in other CBD buildings." 
Nest Projects Director Nick Marinakis.
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First-home buyers have also looked to complete inner-city apartments to exit the rental market. West Side Place offers excellent value, and despite interest rates being higher than in the last few years, first-home buyers can still pay down a mortgage for less than what they're paying renting a similar apartment.

Designed by Cottee Parker Architects, West Side Place&nbsp;offers one, two, and three-bedroom apartments starting at $525,000.

Apartments are designed to maximise natural light and provide exceptional views over the city and Port Phillip Bay. Garden terraces and balconies also serve as an extension of internal living spaces.

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West Side Place is within the University-High School Zone and only a few minutes walk to Flagstaff Garden, Southern Cross Station, and the Free Tram Zone.

Sports enthusiasts will also be delighted to be just a stone's throw from Marvel Stadium, while world-class attractions such as the National Gallery of Victoria, The Lume, and Crown are easily reachable from West Side Place.

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"The amenity on offer at West Side Place means investors can reasonably have considerably higher returns than they would in other CBD buildings," Nest Projects Director Nick Marinakis says

From a home cinema to a karaoke room: The extensive facilities in the second stage of the $2 billion West Side Place

Sunkin Property Group is bringing one of the most facility-laden developments Bayside has ever seen at Highett Common, its recently launched masterplanned development in the heart of Highett.

Sprawling across a 9.3-hectare block, Highett Common will feature diverse, architecturally designed apartments and townhomes that will soon be home to more than 1000 residents—overlooking views across a new conservation reserve and parkland.

So far just Park House, the first apartment building in the masterplan, and a collection of townhouses, have been released to the market, to great success. Over 50 per cent of the one, two and three-bedroom apartments in Park House have been snapped up.

Making sure residents have significant amenity when they move into Park House in mid to late 2025, part of the first stage will incorporate numerous health and wellbeing facilties.

Carefully curated resident amenities offer a daily resort living experience on the southern end. Lounging, entertaining, fitness, and well-being spaces seamlessly blend in with the landscaped outdoors.&nbsp;

Wide glass doors open to sun-drenched decks around an outdoor pool. After work, residents can clear their minds on the treadmill while enjoying green views or find their zen with a yoga session.&nbsp;

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These amenities are located near the Southern Common's conservation park and trails.

Meanwhile, residents can host celebrations with family and friends in a private dining room and expansive indoor and outdoor lounge areas.&nbsp;

Residents can dip in the indoor lap pool or exercise the body and the mind in the fully-equipped gym and wellness area for meditation, yoga, and group fitness throughout the year.&nbsp;

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These amenities are across the Northern Common's park, playground, and BBQ area.

The development also incorporates dedicated spaces for work and study, workshops, and community meetings at the new public Highett Library.

Homeowners will have access to a platform enabling them to connect with neighbours via an innovative community app. This app allows residents to book amenities, receive project updates and alerts, join social clubs, sign up for fitness and wellness activities, and access local business services.

Designed by ClarkeHopkinsClarke, the Highett Common precinct aims to become Victoria's first medium-density, Net Zero Carbon community and the most significant development outside Melbourne’s CBD to shift to all-electric.

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The precinct will feature biophilic-designed homes targeting high NATHERS ratings through various environmentally conscious initiatives, including solar panels for energy generation, smart car charging capability, recycled rainwater for irrigation, sustainably sourced timber and steel, and many more energy efficiency features.

The precinct also sets a precedent for being a walkable community to reduce emissions, encourage physical activity, and minimise the need for vehicle travel.

Highett Common has been carefully planned with connectivity at its core, with numerous destinations accessible by a stroll, jog, drive, or ultra-convenient access to public transport.

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The project will reserve four hectares of land for greenery, with three hectares for a conservation area and one hectare for public parkland.

The design of the open spaces has been inspired by the nature already on the site, says Tract senior principal landscape architect Mariano Lopez.

“Our design approach is to ensure that the landscape architectural treatment responds to the site conditions and context, that is respectful of the place and provides a meaningful site response.”

Highett Common is situated 20 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD. It is just a two-minute walk from Highett station, while the Highett Shopping Centre, with a Woolworths supermarket and specialty shops, is conveniently located next door.

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Highett Common: Bayside's most amenity-rich masterplanned community

Resident amenity is everything nowadays in the off the plan apartment space.

Longtime Bondi Junction developer Stargate Property knew they had to push the envelope on amenity in their newest apartment development, The Centennial Collection, given their goal to reset the benchmark for prices in the area next door to Centennial Park.

As well as offering premium, house-sized apartments with fittings and finishes which the location hasn't seen before, they've matched that with a premium level of amenity which is expected in a development of this calibre. They've arguably gone past expectation in some of the facilities in the building.

While one often overlooked, Stargate placed a focus on the first communal space everyone frequents daily, the lobby. The elegantly-style space, through distinctive curved arches by architect SJB, is home to the full-service concierge, as well as a delivery room tucked away for cold and dry goods.

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While swimming pools are fairly standard in modern day apartment developments, there's nothing standard about what Stargate are offering Centennial Collection residents.

They've dedicated the top level of one of the two 10-level buildings to a rooftop swimming pool and terrace, with&nbsp;sweeping views extending all the way over the Sydney skyline to the harbour. Native gardens landscaped by Black Beetle envelop the space.

Not many, if any buildings in the immediate area have their swimming pools located on the roof.

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Not content with just the one swimming pool, Stargate had the understanding that a rooftop pool can't be used all year round, so they had SJB create what they're calling a "winter pool", which runs alongside one of the buildings. The pool is inspired by the rockpools which are dotted up and down Sydney's eastern beaches.

Shaded from the elements, the expectation is this pool will be used in the colder months, as well as the summer months depending when El Niño decides to rear its ugly head.

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Then they've got not just a gym, but a state of the art fitness studio with cardio and personal training areas.

Of course there's the extensive amenity outside of The Centennial Collection. You'd be hard pressed to find another new off the plan apartment development with the abundance of cafes options The Centennial Collection has, in every direction.

Heading into Bondi Junction of course there's a limitless supply of cafes, bars and restaurants, while Centennial Park's Centennial Homestead is one Sydney's best park cafe, bar and restaurant all rolled into one. Neighbouring The Centennial Collection is Woollahra, and its litany of cafes and boutiques which make it one of the most sought-after suburbs in the country.

Stargate are set to bring the cafe culture as close to future residents as they possible can, on the ground floor of the building.&nbsp;

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Comprising 70 apartments across two 10-level buildings, The Centennial Collection is situated just four kilometres from Sydney CBD. Prices range from $1.45 million for one-bedroom apartments to $5,625,000 million for three-bedroom units.

The project is crowned with two penthouses, featuring private rooftop terraces with swimming pools overlooking harbour views.

Located at an iconic gateway overlooking Centennial Park and a short walk to Woollahra’s Queen Street, The Centennial Collection offers an enviable lifestyle with the East’s renowned restaurants, wine bars, shopping, and schools at its doorstep.

Construction has commenced on The Centennial Collection, with completion slated for late 2025. Ray White Projects are marketing the development.

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While swimming pools are fairly standard in modern day apartment developments, there's nothing standard about what Stargate are offering Centennial Collection residents

Joel Robinson

Centennial Park's most impressive new development: Inside the resident amenity at The Centennial Collection

Iris Capital's <a href="/new-apartments/victoria-albert-broadbeach-20-albert-avenue-broadbeach">Victoria &amp; Albert</a> is progressing towards becoming Broadbeach’s new landmark precinct.

Comprising two apartment towers above a significant retail precinct, <a href="/new-apartments/victoria-albert-broadbeach-20-albert-avenue-broadbeach">Victoria &amp; Albert</a>, or V&amp;A, boasts premium resident amenities and vibrant ground-floor retail and dining facilities.

From the moment residents step inside the spectacular lobby at V&amp;A, they will experience the best resort-style living without having to leave home.

“<a href="/new-apartments/victoria-albert-broadbeach-20-albert-avenue-broadbeach">V&amp;A</a> offers a quintessential resort-style lifestyle every day of the year,” Colliers Residential Director David Higgins said.

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Designed by architects DBI, <a href="/new-apartments/victoria-albert-broadbeach-20-albert-avenue-broadbeach">V&amp;A </a>consists of two residential towers, Victoria Residences and Albert Residences.

Victoria Residences in <a href="/new-apartments/victoria-albert-broadbeach-20-albert-avenue-broadbeach">V&amp;A Broadbeach</a> feature carefully crafted one and two-bedroom apartments with spacious indoor and outdoor living areas.

A diverse range of premium amenities has been meticulously integrated into the Victoria Residences tower across two levels.

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On the podium, residents will find The Victoria Club—a collection of stunning pools and places to relax, gather and play, all surrounded by spectacular verdant landscaping.

The Victoria Club includes a swimming pool, gym, wellness room, yoga lawn, residents’ lounge, children’s area, cinema, outdoor dining, and barbecue pods.

High atop the tower, the Victoria Sky Lounge offers a luxurious lounge and private dining with panoramic Gold Coast views.

The Sky Lounge provides first-class amenities like a sports lounge, private meeting rooms, and two other lounges.

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The second tower, Albert Residences, offers luxurious, home-sized residences starting at $1.99 million, with panoramic views of the Gold Coast's natural landscape.

Albert Residences features lifestyle inclusions such as a pool, spa, sauna, steam room, gymnasium, zen garden, yoga lawn, and studio.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the Albert Sky Lounge offers residents a sky lounge with a wraparound balcony, indoor and outdoor dining areas, a wine cellar, a library, and more.

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<a href="/new-apartments/victoria-albert-broadbeach-20-albert-avenue-broadbeach">V&amp;A Broadbeach</a> also includes two levels of premium office space, commercial facilities, and a new ground-level retail arcade accessible to all residents and the public.

<a href="/new-apartments/victoria-albert-broadbeach-20-albert-avenue-broadbeach">Victoria &amp; Albert</a> is now in the second construction phase, which is to be undertaken by&nbsp;Iris Capital's new construction arm, Iris Built,.

<a href="/new-apartments/victoria-albert-broadbeach-20-albert-avenue-broadbeach">V&amp;A</a>&nbsp;is expected to be completed in early 2026.

From the moment residents step inside the spectacular lobby at V&A, they will experience the best resort-style living without having to leave home

"A quintessential resort-style lifestyle every day of the year": Inside Broadbeach's Victoria & Albert resident facilities

Nestled amidst the tranquility of its surroundings, Chapel Hill, <a href="/new-apartments/como-wa-6152">Como's newest vibrant community</a>, is redefining the art of holistic living.

Developer Baptist Development Australia recently&nbsp;released stage one of the two-building project, <a href="/new-apartments/chapel-hill-stage-1-the-promontory-469-471-canning-highway-como">The Promontory</a>,&nbsp;which comprises 87 one, two and three-bedroom apartments.

Crafted as a building which focuses on the wellbeing of mind, body, and spirit, <a href="/new-apartments/chapel-hill-stage-1-the-promontory-469-471-canning-highway-como">The Promontory</a> offers a unique blend of amenities that seamlessly blend into the fabric of a thriving neighbourhood.

Every communal space has been designed to be an extension of the apartments, whether its finding wellness in nurturing a garden, or seeking a spot to indulge in a good book or meditate, <a href="/new-apartments/chapel-hill-stage-1-the-promontory-469-471-canning-highway-como">The Promontory</a> caters for a wide variety of lifestyles.

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<h3>The Community Kitchen Garden</h3>

For those with a green thumb, the Community Kitchen Garden is a sanctuary, offering an opportunity to grow and harvest fresh produce in a communal backyard.

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Beyond gardening, the vibrant space serves as a hub for forming connections, sharing gardening tips, and exchanging recipes with neighbours. It's also a spot for meditation, book reading, or simply basking in the serenity of nature.

<h3>The Coffee Deck</h3>

A cup of coffee shared with friends or a borrowed book from the community library finds a perfect home on the Coffee Deck.

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The deck provides views of lush greenery and the tree-lined Robert Street below, with the space ideal for quiet personal time, socialising with friends, or hosting community coffee mornings and brunches.&nbsp;

<h3>The Rooftop</h3>

Perched like an urban oasis, The Rooftop is where residents can entertain friends and family or unwind amongst the fresh air. With a number of seating options and alfresco dining furniture, the space seamlessly extends the living areas of the apartments at <a href="/new-apartments/chapel-hill-stage-1-the-promontory-469-471-canning-highway-como">The Promontory</a>.

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Complete with barbecue facilities and a fire table, The Rooftop is the perfect space to take in the far-reaching views of the surrounding Swan RIver.&nbsp;

<h3>The Body Space</h3>

Whether a residents wellness journey involves Pilates, strength training, or meditation, The Body Space is a sanctuary designed to pamper the senses and inspire a commitment to healthy living and happiness.

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Amidst lush greenery and natural colours and materials, the outdoor workout and meditation sanctuary encourages social interaction while also providing a peaceful nook for meditation. It's a place where residents can embrace fitness goals without the need for extensive travel.

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Crafted as a building which focuses on the wellbeing of mind, body, and spirit, The Promontory offers a unique blend of amenities that seamlessly blend into the fabric of a thriving neighbourhood


A wellness oasis redefining community living: Inside Como's latest apartment building, The Promontory

Award-winning developer Kokoda Property has continued its pursuit of creating a wellness-led lifestyle at its newest <a href="/developments/milton-qld-4064">Milton apartment development</a>, <a href="/new-apartments/ruby-ruby-milton-12-crombie-street-milton">Ruby Ruby</a>.

Residents of the 144 one, two and three-bedroom apartments will have private access to a suite of&nbsp;comprehensive recreational facilities designed to provide a mix of relaxation, entertainment, and health and wellbeing activities, enhancing the resident's comfort and lifestyle.

The rooftop will feature an wet-edge swimming pool that spans the full width of the building. It has sweeping city views, as well as several cabanas and day beds, while tropical palms with also be planted to create a holiday environment. There's also a firepit area, barbecues and alfresco spaces, and a private dining and bar area.

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Completing the fitness component of the rooftop is a heath and wellness space with a gym, infrared sauna, spa, plunge pool and a yoga studio.&nbsp;

Kokoda is also catering for the working from home trend with a number of meeting rooms on the ground level, while the podium will home a&nbsp;private dining and lounge area, a cinema room, and a billiards room.

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The pet-friendly building also caters for furry friends with its own onsite dog washing facility.

"<a href="/new-apartments/ruby-ruby-milton-12-crombie-street-milton">Ruby Ruby</a> is packed with an incredible range of extensive amenities that offer buyers an elevated luxury apartment living experience in Brisbane," Kokoda Property Founder and Managing Director Mark Stevens said.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/how-a-love-of-architecture-inspired-a-move-into-property-development-five-minutes-with-kokodas-mark-stevens">How a love of architecture inspired a move into property development: Five minutes with Kokoda's Mark Stevens</a>

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<a href="/new-apartments/ruby-ruby-milton-12-crombie-street-milton">Ruby Ruby</a> is Kokoda's third&nbsp;apartment development in Brisbane, following the success of the completed Chester &amp; Ella project in Newstead and the recently completed <a href="/buildings/the-ambrose-19-23-mcdougall-street-milton">The Ambrose in Milton</a>.

The project has been designed by Cottee Parker, who also worked on The Ambrose.

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<a href="/new-apartments/ruby-ruby-milton-12-crombie-street-milton">Ruby Ruby</a> will rise 21 levels from 12-18 Crombie Street and will comprise 144 apartments, ranging from 65 sqm to 155 sqm. There will also be a spacious 164 sqm penthouse, one of the largest ever developed in Brisbane.

Prices for <a href="/new-apartments/ruby-ruby-milton-12-crombie-street-milton">Ruby Ruby</a> start at $654,000.

The <a href="/new-apartments/ruby-ruby-milton-12-crombie-street-milton">Ruby Ruby</a> Penthouse Collection, a highlight of this project, features eight penthouses, comprising six sub-penthouses and two master penthouses, with sizes ranging from 188 sqm to 392 sqm and prices starting from $3.75 million.

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The development will offer a variety of unit configurations, including 54 one-bedroom units, 77 two-bedroom units, 12 three-bedroom units, and two four-bedroom penthouses on the 20th floor.

Kokoda Property collaborated with their long-term partners, Cottee Parker Architects, and Carr Design for the sub and master penthouse interior design.

A builder is expected to be announced in Q4 2023,&nbsp;with construction slated to commence in early 2024 and a target completion date in late 2025.

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In true Brisbane style, where developers are focusing their amenity outside, Kokoda has located the majority of Ruby Ruby's amenities on the roof

A rooftop wellness retreat and a luxe cinema: Inside the facilities at Kokoda's Ruby Ruby apartments in Milton

Chester &amp; Ella, one of Newstead's newest apartment developments, offers its residents the best of both worlds - exclusive amenities within its walls and endless entertainment just beyond its doorstep.&nbsp;

The completed two-tower complex by national apartment developer Kokoda Property, which is all sold out but the Penthouse Collection, is ideally located at 7 Chester Street, a stone's throw from the likes of James Street Market, Gasworks Plaza and the popular Calile Hotel.

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There are just a handful of penthouses remaining at Chester &amp; Ella. Each have four bedrooms, four bathrooms and four parking spaces, and start from around 260 sqm.

The penthouses have a big focus on outdoor living. Sliding doors from the open plan kitchen, living and dining area open the apartments to a large entertaining terrace, extending the living space. The terraces have built-in outdoor kitchens set in sub-tropical landscaping.

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Beyond the penthouse, residents are within walking distance from designer boutiques to numerous dining options. Whether indulging in Nodo's guilt-free pleasures or exploring the cultural treasures at QAGOMA, Newstead promises many lifestyle, commercial, education and entertainment hubs.

James Street Market, a fresh produce, dining, and homewares retail pavilion, is 400 metres from Chester &amp; Ella, offering residents a variety of fruits and vegetables, pastries, meat, and seafood options all in one place.

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The nearby shopping and dining precinct Gasworks Plaza offers even more stylish choices of restaurants and cafes, combining boutique retailers with a fresh produce market and gourmet restaurants.

Newstead seamlessly merges culture, entertainment, and lifestyle with tranquil parklands and tree-lined streets. Chester &amp; Ella residents are just one stop from the Brisbane Riverwalk and a walk from Teneriffe Park.

Connectivity is also key at Chester &amp; Ella. There are a number of bus stops on Ann and Chester Street, while the&nbsp;Fortitude Valley train station is around 1.3 kilometres away, providing easy access to the city's rail network. The Teneriffe Ferry Terminal, 1.1 kilometres away, also offers alternative transportation to and from the area.&nbsp;

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As the largest non-CBD white-collar office market in Australia, the rapid growth rate of Newstead Commercial Precinct has attracted several national and international companies to establish offices and headquarters in this extension of the CBD.&nbsp;

Professionals, singles and more young families come to Newstead for these work opportunities and proximity to lifestyle amenities. With excellent schools such as New Farm State School, All Hallows' School, Torrens University Australia, and the University of Queensland within 500 metres of Chester &amp; Ella, families have access to quality education right at their doorstep.

Beyond the urban buzz, the area hosts numerous festivals and cultural events, adding yet another charm to Newstead's tapestry. The Gasworks Lorna Jane Festival, Brisbane Comedy Festival, Laneway Music Festival, New Farm Moonlight Cinemas, and James Street Resort Festival are just a few of the vibrant events hosted in the area.

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There are just a handful of penthouses remaining at Chester & Ella. Each have four bedrooms, four bathrooms and four parking spaces, and start from around 260 sqm

Unparalleled amenities and endless entertainment at Kokoda's Chester & Ella, Newstead apartment development

Its never been more important to create a USP when designing an apartment development.

Blueways Group decided their main USP for Rivean would be the extensive amenity inside and out of the <a href="/new-apartments/nedlands-wa-6009">Nedlands apartment development</a>.

A large section&nbsp;of Rivean has been devoted to outdoor communal space, including a barbecue area and a separate kitchen and dining area. Framed by established trees and featuring a range of native plants and paved areas, the outdoor spaces provide a breath of fresh air with a sense of privacy.

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The communal kitchen and dining facilities at Rivean are the ideal place to hold events or get to know other residents, while&nbsp;additional BBQ facilities and alfresco seating also provide the perfect setting to enjoy the balmy summer nights.

A&nbsp;healthy, active lifestyle starts at home at Rivean. In the ground floor gym, you’ll find all the latest equipment and workout space you need, together with bathroom facilities for added convenience between sessions. Plus, if you choose to get around by bike, the downstairs storage area offers secure parking for peace of mind, with 16 bike racks available.

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As its name suggests, Rivean has a close affinity with nature, with its exterior design continuing this connection through a carefully selected blend of raw and natural materials.

The feature cedar wood columns and adjustable louvres provide an arresting contrast against the limestone walls and concrete planters, while the cool white finish creates a crisp and clean finishing touch.

Architecture firm Giorgi Architects said on the design that Rivean draws on local historical materials and innovative design techniques to spark a revitalisation of the surrounding community.

"The design is responsive to the environment, providing excellent access to natural light, fresh air and generous outdoor space whilst also offering a range of spaces and activities that will promote a sense of community."

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With its feature ceiling and mixture of raw materials, the lobby makes a winning first impression.

Surrounded by considered landscaping and opening up into a large communal area, it offers a spacious and eye-catching entry statement that sets the tone of Rivean from the very start.

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A large section of Rivean has been devoted to communal space and amenity

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