Local developer CS Collective is seeking to deliver a collection of just eight luxury apartments in Burleigh Heads.

They've had international architecture firm&nbsp;<a href="/architects/plus-architecture">Plus Architecture</a>&nbsp;to design Lantern Burleigh, with the triangular 834 sqm peninsula site at&nbsp;13 West Street&nbsp;also set to home a curated retail precinct&nbsp;anchored by a subterranean bathhouse that draws inspiration from ancient wellness traditions.

CS Collective Director Luke Carter said the vision was to create an iconic landmark that resonates with the local community.

"This isn't just about providing new homes – it's about delivering a destination that becomes a defining feature of Burleigh's evolving skyline while maintaining the area's cherished coastal character," Carter said.

Plus Architecture Principal Chrisney Formosa said the unusual triangular nature of the site allowed them to create something truly special for <a href="/developments/burleigh-heads-qld-4220">Burleigh Heads</a>.

"We've conceived the building as a lighthouse for the area – visible on approach and offering expansive views across one of Australia's most beautiful beaches. The monochromatic palette allows the sculptural nature of the development to be the hero, with an undercurrent of textural and tonal changes that reference the golden sands of Burleigh."&nbsp;

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Each residence has been conceived as an individual sub-penthouse, featuring double-height spaces that capture sweeping ocean views from every level. The design's distinctive elements include curved soffits, brick formations, and signature circular windows that reinforce Lantern Burleigh's lighthouse-inspired form.&nbsp;

The refined material palette weaves together tinted glass, lush landscaping, warm crazy pavers, stacked tile, profiled concrete, and aluminum battens, creating a sophisticated coastal aesthetic that balances street presence with residential privacy.

CS Collective Co-Director David Skeen said what sets Lantern Burleigh apart is its complete lifestyle offering.

"The private and communal rooftop spaces, featuring infinity pools, saunas, and steam rooms, capitalize on the site's stunning 360-degree ocean views," Skeen said.

"Combined with our premium wellness centre and carefully selected retail offerings, we're creating a new standard for beachside living."&nbsp;

The ground floor precinct will be thoughtfully curated to attract leading food and beverage operators, working in harmony with the development's bathhouse and wellness facilities.

CS Collective Co-Director David Skeen said what sets Lantern Burleigh apart is its complete lifestyle offering

Joel Robinson

First look: CS Collective file for Lantern Burleigh, luxe apartments in Burleigh Heads

Deicorp’s latest Metro-connected project has been granted approval from the Independent Planning Commission (IPC), giving the burgeoning develop the green light to push on with 188 apartments in Crows Nest.&nbsp;

The 22-level building, which includes a three-storey podium with ground-floor retail and commercial space, will be built on the prominent Pacific Highway site known as The Five Ways.&nbsp;

The application for the project, known as <a href="/new-apartments/falcon-alexander-8-alexander-street-crows-nest">Falcon &amp; Alexander</a>, was lodged in April 2024 and assessed by the NSW Department of Planning, receiving a recommendation for approval in November. However, as the local council objected, the matter was required to be determined by the IPC.&nbsp;

The IPC invited submissions from the community as part of its determination, with 20 submissions received, including nine objections and 11 in support. &nbsp;

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The Five Ways project is located around 350 metres from the new Crows Nest Metro Station, and with an active ground floor retail precinct, it will help revitalise the southern edge of the <a href="/developments/crows-nest-nsw-2065">Crows Nest</a> town centre.&nbsp;

<a href="/architects/turner-studio">Turner Studio</a> won the Design Excellence competition with their design being selected by the jury as the most desirable.&nbsp;

Deicorp’s founder Fouad Deiri said he was pleased with the outcome, and the work of the Department of Planning to support the application, despite opposition from North Sydney Council.&nbsp;

“We have been working for over five years to achieve approval on this site, including three separate planning proposals and a subsequent State Significant application,” Deiri said.&nbsp;

“The time it has taken to secure approval for this project highlights the difficulties the development industry faces in trying to build homes in Sydney. &nbsp;

“A community survey we undertook as part of the consultation process demonstrated a majority of residents in the area were either in favour of the project or neutral towards it.&nbsp;

“A significant majority of residents surveyed supported the substantial Affordable Housing within &nbsp;the project and the new retail precinct being provided.”&nbsp;

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Findings by the research and engagement firm Notting Hill Advisory revealed a significant portion of households polled in four key development hubs across Sydney, including the North Sydney local government area (LGA), were favourable to new housing located close to public transport and delivered with good amenity outcomes.&nbsp;

In the North Sydney LGA, where the Crows Nest development is located, 64 per cent of the residents surveyed also agreed the provision of affordable housing would benefit the community. There are 48 affordable housing units in Falcon &amp; Alexander.

The Five Ways approval adds to another recent significant project consent <a href="/developers/deicorp">Deicorp</a> received in December, with their <a href="/news/nsw/first-look-exclusive-deicorp-submit-plans-for-joynton-square-mixed-use-zetland-precinct">Joynton Ave Zetland site</a> being signed off by the Central Sydney Planning Committee. Joynton Ave includes 574 apartments across nine buildings and a contribution of $28 million for Affordable Housing.

Deicorp expects to start construction on over 3,000 apartments in 2025.

The Five Ways project is located around 350 metres from the new Crows Nest Metro Station, and with an active ground floor retail precinct, it will help revitalise the southern edge of the Crows Nest town centre

Deicorp approved for Falcon & Alexander, Crows Nest new apartment development

It was just last month that construction materials provider Hanson Australia rebranded to&nbsp;Heidelberg Materials Australia, in line with a global rebrand of the company.

A few weeks later, Heidelberg has submitted plans for a landmark riverside community in South Brisbane.

Heidelberg Materials Australia has had global design firm fjcstudio draw up plans for the 1.3-hectare precinct that will comprise three 50-level residential buildings with 620 apartments, a food and beverage plaza, and a 5,400 sqm public park.

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Fjcstudio says the eastern and southern towers respond to the Brisbane landscape with a subtle earthy tone facade, while the western tower, providing more premium views, features a largely glazed facade and white cladding.

Of the 620 apartments, only 15 per cent (96) will be one-beds. 122 two-bedroom apartments have been pitched, while 372 of the apartments, 60 per cent, will have three or more bedrooms.

The documents submitted to the Brisbane City Council suggest the&nbsp;prestigious development at the intersection of Nott Street and Hoskings Street "celebrates the area’s rich industrial heritage, seamlessly blending it with the vibrancy of an emerging inner-city lifestyle and the allure of a subtropical climate."

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Conversations about the development have been ongoing for 12 months prior to the recent submission. They focused on the&nbsp;riverfront parkland proposed dedication, proposed embellishments associated with the proposed park, parking location, and the built form of the tower, including setbacks and separation between the towers.

Each tower will have a rooftop communal level with outdoor terraces and alfresco spaces, as well as another level further down the building with a swimming pool and other facilities.

Urbis said in the town planning report that South Brisbane, and specifically the Kurilpa Precinct, is undergoing significant change in response to Brisbane’s demand for housing supply, affordability, and diversity in the inner-city areas.

"The current external circumstances have resulted in changes in policy including the adoption of the recently gazetted Kurilpa Temporary Local Planning Instrument (TLPI) Amendment No 1, which provides for greater density, building height and reduced car parking requirements where design and sustainability benchmarks can be delivered.

"The proposal comprises of an integrated, subtropical, high-density mixed-use development, which capitalises on the site’s location within the Kurilpa TLPI."

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Urbis said the proposal "goes above and beyond the usual offering for a residential building with a level of community and public benefit that is unprecedented for a development of this scale in Brisbane."

"This level of community and public benefit are made possible through the additional density allowed for by the TLPI and is more than justified through its suburban, precinct and site-level context. This unique offering of a high-quality, high-density residential product will become an important landmark in South Brisbane and will set the benchmark for development in the region moving forward."

Currently on the site are industrial and warehouse buildings which have been owned and operated by Hanson.

Urbis said the proposal "goes above and beyond the usual offering for a residential building with a level of community and public benefit that is unprecedented for a development of this scale in Brisbane."

Multi-tower precinct planned for South Brisbane riverfront

<a href="/developers/sekisui-house-australia">Sekisui House Australia</a>&nbsp;has been granted development approval for Dawn, its fifth stage in its new urban renewal project in Melrose Park.

It will be the first stage which is a joint venture, with&nbsp;Hankyu Hanshin Properties becoming part of the development.

<a href="/new-apartments/dawn-melrose-park-bundil-boulevard-melrose-park-nsw-2114">Dawn</a> will&nbsp;comprise six low-rise buildings ranging from six to 10 levels, built around a large central courtyard spanning almost two hectares. It will include 368 one, two and three-bedroom apartments.

Positioned less than 150 metres from <a href="/developments/melrose-park-nsw-2114">Melrose Park</a> Town Centre, Dawn promotes walkability and maximises direct access to green spaces, lifestyle assets and future transport connections, including the Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2.

Melrose Park Town Centre is set to open at the end of 2026, aligning with when residents of Dawn will begin moving in to provide immediate access to essential services and amenities.

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Alex Grujovski, Project Director, Apartment &amp; Mixed-Use Developments, Sekisui House Australia, said Dawn is&nbsp;a high-quality development that sets the tone for future stages of Melrose Park and reflects Sekisui House’s philosophies of sustainability, community and thoughtful design."

"Dawn represents our unwavering commitment to creating communities that coexist harmoniously with nature, while fostering interactions between people and place,"&nbsp;Grujovski says.

Designed by <a href="/architects/group-gsa">GroupGSA</a>, Dawn will integrate with its surroundings, featuring precinct views of Central Park and the Western Parklands. It will have secluded rooftop amenities, an internal central courtyard garden, shading devices and link bridges.

Alister Eden, Principal, GroupGSA said Dawn is designed with timeless elegance, sustainability and functionality at its core.

"The materials and layout create a seamless connection between urban living and the surrounding natural environment, offering residents a lifestyle that balances modern convenience with green tranquillity. The architectural design features intricately detailed brickwork at its base, creating a strong visual foundation that reflects the character and domestic qualities of the nearby residential suburbs of Melrose Park and Ermington," Eden says.

“Communal open spaces will offer a diverse range of amenity, from quiet areas for contemplation to open lawns for enjoying the winter sun or safe play spaces for young children. Elevated areas also provide unique perspectives and scenic views of district parks."

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Pitched as one of the best inclusions in the fifth stage is Central Park which will feature&nbsp;open spaces, BBQ and picnic areas, children’s play facilities and kilometres of walking tracks. Complimenting these are rooftop community facilities including BBQ areas, seating nooks and relaxation zones, encouraging interactions and a connected community.

Dawn incorporates a range of sustainability initiatives. A dedicated energy network enhances energy efficiency, while rooftop gardens provide green spaces for residents. The masterplan will also see 1,500 mature drought-tolerant native trees planted, along with permanent wetlands to boost biodiversity and rain gardens for on-site water treatment.&nbsp;

App-based energy management systems will be implemented, enabling resource efficiency and sustainable living. The project’s construction will prioritise environmental stewardship, with strategies to reuse excavated materials, capture water for irrigation and minimise reliance on external natural resources.

Construction of Dawn will commence in 2025, with completion anticipated in mid-2027.

Sekisui’s $5 billion Melrose Park project is set to transform into a thriving new community upon completion, significantly enhancing the housing supply in the north-west of Sydney with 5,500 homes, a commercial and retail town centre and extensive parklands.&nbsp;

Sekisui’s $5 billion Melrose Park project is set to transform into a thriving new community upon completion, significantly enhancing the housing supply in the north-west of Sydney with 5,500 homes

Sekisui House Australia approved for Dawn, the latest stage at $5 billion Melrose Park masterplan

Following the success of Archibald by ALAND, developer <a href="/developers/aland">ALAND</a>&nbsp;has unveiled its latest Gosford project.

Amalfi by ALAND – a mixed-use project with 506 apartments and 9,530 sqm of retail space will rise from 50-70 Mann Street, formerly the home of&nbsp;Frogys roller-skating. Frogys was demolished in 2017, and the site has been vacant since that time.

ALAND plans to bring a vibrant Mediterranean-style development to <a href="/developments/gosford-nsw-2250">Gosford</a> CBD with Amalfi by ALAND – a cluster of three oval-shaped glass towers that will feature a mixture of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, plus an exclusive collection of four-bedroom ‘Sky Homes’.

The residential component of Amalfi By ALAND will sit atop a commercial podium that will contain a supermarket, a café and a destination restaurant. Each of the towers will feature a residents-only rooftop swimming pool.

ALAND CEO George Tadrosse says that Amalfi by ALAND builds on the success at Archibald By ALAND, a major residential, hospitality and lifestyle development nearing completion on nearby Donnison Street. Nearly all of the 327 apartments at Archibald by ALAND are sold.

“The response to our Archibald development from the Gosford community has been quite overwhelming,” Tadrosse said.

“Demand for the apartments was so strong that many people missed out, so those buyers now have a further opportunity to secure a high-quality brand-new ALAND apartment just around the corner.”

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Tadrosse says that Amalfi By ALAND underscores ALAND’s ongoing commitment to Gosford, an attractive, well-located regional city that is poised for significant economic growth over the next few years.

“We’ve already demonstrated our strong belief in Gosford and the Central Coast by completing the iconic Archibald precinct, which contains 327 apartments, six hospitality venues and 130 voco® hotel rooms.

“Amalfi By ALAND is the next chapter in the story of Gosford’s transformation, offering superior open-plan apartments and a number of special features such as glass-screened balconies and rooftop swimming pools.”

Today’s announcement was welcomed by the Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch MP, who says that Amalfi by ALAND will help reinforce Gosford’s reputation as the “vibrant and thriving” capital of the Central Coast.

“Thank you to ALAND, who are so committed to investing in Gosford’s future,” she said. “The future of Gosford is being built today, and I cannot wait to see what ALAND’s Amalfi project has in store.”

Gosford is earmarked for significant public and private investment over the next decade, with several major projects recently completed, such as the $348 million Gosford Hospital redevelopment, and several new ones, including the $63.8 million University of Newcastle Gosford Campus, in the pipeline.

By 2041 the population of the Central Coast is expected to grow by 100,000, while the local economy will generate 55,000 new jobs over the same period.

First look: ALAND reveals latest Gosford mixed-use development, Amalfi by ALAND

<a href="/developers/coff-property-group">Coff Property Group</a> has secured approval for its $46 million townhouse project in Prahran.&nbsp;

The development is a partnership between Coff PropertyGroup and Monark Property Partners, a non-bank lender with over $1 billion in funds under management.&nbsp;

The Stonnington Council’s approval process has been remarkably swift, an impressive turnaround for a project of this scale on a small side street.

There will be 17 townhouses on a 2,200 sqm site at 113–115 Chomley Street - a rare addition to <a href="/developments/prahran-vic-3181">Prahran</a>'s apartment-dominated market.

“Prahran is a place that is dear to our team, and we’re committed to ensuring what we do with this site will contribute positively to this cherished neighbourhood,” Adam Coff said.

Expected to be priced between $2.35 million and $3.2 million, the residences will add much-needed stock to the inner south market and will benefit from recent stamp duty changes announced by the Victorian Government, and were designed as an urban retreat with three-metre high ceilings, private gardens, open living spaces, private internal elevators and rooftop terraces.

Each townhouse is limited to two or three levels, with a single-level basement providing two parking spaces per residence to reduce street congestion.&nbsp;

The ground floor features an open living, dining and kitchen area that extends to a private terrace.

Select residences will have north-facing exposure and city views from third-floor balconies and will be enhanced by private individual elevators from the side-by-side lockable garages.

Designed in collaboration with <a href="/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley Architects</a> and Andrew Panton Design, the project takes inspiration from Prahran’s urban and eclectic character while incorporating modernist design elements and prioritising green spaces and community integration.&nbsp;

Materials such as bricks and metal detailing have been selected to create a contemporary yet understated aesthetic.&nbsp;

The development is divided into three clusters, allowing for landscaped spaces that maintain the residential scale of Chomley Street and soften the visual impact of the buildings.

Landscaping includes private gardens, deep soil planting, and a shared green pathway designed to enhance the streetscape and provide a more open feel compared to the existing structures on the site.

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Located near High Street, the site offers excellent connectivity to local amenities. Residents will be within walking distance of some of Melbourne’s best parks, cafés, and restaurants, with Toorak Park and Victoria Gardens nearby.&nbsp;

The site is also a short drive from St Kilda Beach and approximately 30 minutes from the CBD.

The development will join other notable projects in the area, including <a href="/developers/kincrest">Kincrest</a>'s parkside development The Osment, which is set to launch next year.

<a href="/new-apartments/the-osment-prahran-3-7-grattan-street-prahran">The Osment</a> will bring 22 two, three and four-bedroom apartments across a seven-level building at 3-7 Grattan Street, a site with a 35-metre frontage to the popular Prahran park.

The mixed-use plans by <a href="/architects/cheah-saw-architecture">Cheah Saw Architecture</a> will include two levels of strata offices and a ground-floor cafe and retail space that will face the park.

Coff Property secure permit for luxury Prahran townhouses

Tech billionaire Robin Khuda’s <a href="/developers/ondas">Ondas</a> has received final approval for its long-awaited development in Sydney's millionaire's playground.

It's taken over three years for the six luxury apartments by <a href="/architects/rob-mills-architecture-interiors">Rob Mills Architecture</a> to be approved, on the Barrenjoey Road site of the former Palm Beach Fish &amp; Chips Shop.

The apartments will sit above three ground-floor retail spaces, next door to Barrenjoey House.

The approval follows years of revisions and challenges, including community opposition over concerns about height, bulk, and potential impacts on the area’s character.&nbsp;

Initial plans submitted in 2021 faced multiple setbacks, including rejection by the Northern Beaches Local Planning Panel and requests for significant design modifications to address community and planning concerns.&nbsp;

Despite these obstacles, the amended proposal has now been deemed a valuable addition to the Palm Beach locality.

Acting Commissioner Thorpe praised the project’s design, stating that it would “provide much-needed amenity, commercial business, and housing” while being “respectful of the adjacent heritage item.”&nbsp;

The site neighbours the historic Barrenjoey House, and its redevelopment is anticipated to enhance the area’s seaside atmosphere while maintaining its distinctive charm.

This project aligns with Khuda’s broader real estate ambitions under the Ondas banner, which focuses on high-end residential developments targeting affluent downsizers.&nbsp;

Ondas has recently completed six apartments in Manly, and they have a <a href="/news/vic/robin-khudas-ondas-gets-greenlight-for-22-million-st-kilda-apartment-development">project in St Kilda in Melbourne</a> which is expected to launch in 2025.

Billionaire Robin Khuda's Ondas secures Palm Beach apartments development approved

Builder-developer GRAYA is continuing its development push in Brisbane's <a href="/developments/new-farm-qld-4005">New Farm</a>.

Having recently completed <a href="/buildings/chalk-by-graya-228-230-moray-street-new-farm">Chalk</a> and currently delivering&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/york-new-farm-299-bowen-terrace-new-farm-qld-4005">York</a>&nbsp;in the popular riverside suburb, <a href="/developers/graya">GRAYA</a> has submitted plans for Ivory New Farm, just four luxury apartments on the Brisbane River.

The 17 Julius Street site spans 688 sqm and has 32-metre frontage to the river. It was bought by the Gray family for $8.5 million in late 2022&nbsp;from developer Tom Dooley, who had approved plans for a luxury four-level home.

It was reported that a home at that scale, on that rare of a site, would be worth around $20 million. A mid-1990s home sits on the block currently.

Ivory New Farm will have three full-floor apartments and an impressive two-level penthouse.

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The two-level penthouse has the same floor plan as the apartments on levels two and three, but has its own private rooftop terrace with rumpus room and second kitchen and steam room, a swimming pool, fire pit and lounge area, and stairs leading to a spa.

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GRAYA is operating across both Brisbane and the Gold Coast, in both the luxury house and apartment market.

They're seeking offers over $5 million for the final penthouse at Chalk.

They have Arc in <a href="/developments/kangaroo-point-qld-4169">Kangaroo Point</a> on the river, as well as <a href="/new-apartments/kloud-palm-beach-154-jefferson-lane-palm-beach">Kloud</a> and Ripple, both in <a href="/developments/palm-beach-qld-4221">Palm Beach</a> on the <a href="/developments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a>.

GRAYA is operating across both Brisbane and the Gold Coast, in both the luxury house and apartment market

First look: GRAYA files plans for Ivory New Farm apartments

After years of planning and design revisions, <a href="/developers/henroth-investments-pty-ltd">Henroth Investments</a>’ ambitious vision for Brisbane’s West End has officially been approved.

Led by the Sydney-based Roth family, the project will bring two striking apartment towers to <a href="/new-apartments/281-montague-road-west-end">281-297 Montague Road</a>.

Initially approved for five towers, the project was scaled down to two towers, now accommodating nearly 350 apartments across two 19 and 17-level towers.

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The approved design, led by architecture firm The <a href="/architects/nra-co-lab">NRA Collaborative</a>, includes a mix of apartment types to cater to diverse residential needs.&nbsp;

The north tower will house 76 two-bed, 95 three-bed, and 12 four-bedroom apartments and penthouses. The south tower will home 30 one-bedders, 73 two-beds, 43 three-bedroom apartments, and 20 four-bedroom apartments and penthouses.

A major element of the design is the incorporation of over 3,382 sqm of green public space and a retail area spanning 1,606 sqm, establishing the project as both a residential and community hub.&nbsp;

Along the Davies Park side of the site, a public amphitheatre with surrounding retail and a sculpture park will create a vibrant community space.&nbsp;The development integrates a distinctive curved, landscaped exoskeletal sunshade, reflecting contemporary architectural trends in bioclimatic design.

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Each tower features rooftop recreation spaces complete with infinity pools, gyms, dining areas, barbecues, and lush landscaping.&nbsp;

Additionally, a covered outdoor terrace on the first level of both towers provides spaces tailored to the working-from-home trend, with study areas and enclosed glass pods designed for private online meetings or podcasting.&nbsp;

The layout emphasises open-air, landscaped corridors, and balconies on every floor, extending the green spaces and creating natural vistas from within the buildings.

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A key feature of the development is its focus on enhanced pedestrian and cycling connectivity. The design provides a direct connection from Vulture Street, one of Brisbane’s main thoroughfares, to the Brisbane River walkway.&nbsp;

This cross-site link, along with the active retail frontage and public plaza, aims to blend the development into the West End community, offering new pedestrian access and open spaces connecting Montague Road to Davies Park, Souths Leagues Club, and the riverfront.

The design response was crafted to benefit both residents and the local community by delivering a subtropical landscaped plaza and active communal spaces.

Henroth approved for Montague Road, West End apartments

The hot new apartment market in Palm Beach is set to receive another injection of luxury apartments in early 2025, with two recent approvals paving the way for more half and full-floor apartments near the beach.

Sydney-based developer <a href="/developers/chanine-developments">Chanine Developments</a> has been given the green light to develop its first project outside of New South Wales, while local developer <a href="/developments/palm-beach-qld-4221">Macquarie York</a> has its sights set on launching <a href="/new-apartments/cirrus-palm-beach-1101-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach">Cirrus</a> after its recent approval.

Earlier this year Chanine Developments secured a prime site across 1407 Gold Coast Highway and 402-404 The Esplanade, swiftly filing plans for a boutique eight-level building with 15 half-floor apartments and a massive five-bedroom penthouse with a private rooftop pool.

Read more:&nbsp;Palm Beach: <a href="/news/qld/palm-beach-the-most-indemand-off-the-plan-apartment-market-on-the-gold-coast">The most indemand off the plan apartment market on the Gold Coast</a>

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Marwan&nbsp;Chanine&nbsp;said the vision&nbsp;is to bring the opulence of the Eastern Suburbs to&nbsp;<a href="/developments/palm-beach-qld-4221">Palm Beach</a>, in both finishes and aesthetics.

"The team is consistently looking across the entire eastern seaboard, and we've always loved Queensland,"&nbsp;<a href="/developers/chanine-developments" target="">Chanine</a>&nbsp;said of their first project outside of New South Wales.

"We're not building anymore coastline, so there's always value on the water."

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Chanine has completed several developments across Sydney over the years, and is soon to launch a new project in Bellevue Hill, one of Sydney's most affluent suburbs.

The project is expected to hit the market in the first quarter of 2025.

Macquarie York is working toward an early 2025 launch of Cirrus, which also recently received approval from the Gold Coast City Council.

Cirrus is further south than the Chanine development, near the Palm Beach Surf Club and meeting the prestigous Jefferson Lane. It will comprise just 10 full-floor apartments and a two-level penthouse.

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Cirrus will also feature a level one recereation deck with a swimming pool and lounge area overlooking the ocean.

Macquarie York secured a height uplift for Cirrus, at 13 levels. Managing Director Roy Skaf highlighted the strong engagement from the Gold Coast City Council to get the project approved.

“I want to acknowledge the exceptional engagement from Gold Coast City Council Oﬃcers throughout the assessment process, and thank both the Planning &amp; Regulation Committee and Full Council for their overwhelming support of this landmark development," Skaf said.

"Their vision and support have been instrumental in bringing Cirrus to life.”

Macquarie York had Plus Architecture take the architectural lead for the development.

“Having experienced Plus Architecture’s design excellence capabilities on Nina Chevron Island and Sunset Residence in Surfers Paradise, we knew they could help us achieve something truly exceptional here," Skaf added.

"The result speaks for itself – Cirrus will be an iconic addition to Palm Beach’s skyline and sets new standards for sophisticated beachfront living on the Gold Coast.”

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Plus Director Danny Juric said they approached the&nbsp;project as an opportunity to demonstrate how design excellence can transform a site into an architectural landmark.

"Our collaborative process with Council, often involving real-time design refinements sketched during meetings, helped us create a building that not only maximises resident amenity but makes a genuine contribution to Palm Beach’s urban fabric.”

“The building’s form is deliberately shaped to maximise setbacks and optimise views, while its street level interface creates a welcoming presence that strengthens Palm Beach’s emerging village heart.”

Palm Beach has been one of the most searched suburbs on Urban since the pandemic hit in early 2020, and its popularity hasn't abated.&nbsp;

The problem has only been surrounding stock, rather than demand. Projects back in 2021 and 2022 flew off the shelves and quickly sold out, leaving buyers waiting for the next available development, which wasn't forthcoming as the market went through a cycle of developers buying sites and submitting applications.

Luke Reaby from site amalgamation specialists GV Property Group says record revenues in the off the plan sector have renewed developer confidence, especially in beachside areas, making luxury projects the most feasilbe to deliver

Palm Beach has been one of the most searched suburbs on Urban since the pandemic hit in early 2020, and its popularity hasn't abated

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