Milieu deepens Collingwood connection with new Derby Street homes
Collingwood has long held a special place in Milieu’s portfolio, its creative energy and layered history providing fertile ground for the developer’s design-led, urban-focused approach.
From earlier projects on Bedford and Peel Streets to the award-winning Napier Street developments just across the Fitzroy border, the suburb continues to shape Milieu’s architectural contributions to Melbourne’s inner north.
Derby Street by Milieu builds on this legacy with a limited collection of just 22 residences designed in collaboration with acclaimed local architects Studio Bright.
Positioned just off the cultural thoroughfares of Gertrude and Smith Streets and the more serene character of East Melbourne’s heritage avenues, the project draws on its surroundings to craft homes that offer both connection and retreat.
As Studio Bright’s first multi-residential commission in Melbourne, Derby Street is defined by its textured materiality and finely detailed design language.
The building’s brick and tile facade references Collingwood’s industrial past, while landscaping softens the edges and introduces a rhythm of greenery that continues through to private balconies.
Inside, the apartments reflect a level of spatial generosity and design craft more commonly associated with stand-alone homes. Layouts have been shaped with liveability front of mind, offering two and three-bedroom configurations that feature double glazing, smart home security systems, and fossil fuel–free all-electric appliances.
Each residence integrates honest materials and enduring finishes, with a consistent focus on long-term comfort and energy efficiency - underscored by an average 7.5-star NATHERS rating.
The development also aligns with Milieu’s broader commitment to creating medium-density housing that responds to place while accommodating a diverse range of residents.
With pricing starting from $1.25 million, Derby Street is tailored for owner-occupiers seeking high-quality design in a walkable, amenity-rich neighbourhood.
Joel Robinson
Joel Robinson is the Editor in Chief at Apartments.com.au, where he leads the editorial team and oversees the country’s most comprehensive news coverage dedicated to the off the plan property market. With more than a decade of experience in residential real estate journalism, Joel brings deep insight into Australia’s evolving development landscape.
He holds a degree in Business Management with a major in Journalism from Leeds Beckett University in the UK, and has developed a particular expertise in off the plan apartment space. Joel’s editorial lens spans the full lifecycle of a project—from site acquisition and planning approvals through to new launches, construction completions, and final sell-out—delivering trusted, buyer-focused content that supports informed decision-making across the property journey
