SEQ developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/keylin-group">Keylin</a>&nbsp;is the latest to jump into the hot Kangaroo Point market, filing plans for a prime site on Lambert Street.

The 52-unit development, predominantly made up of two-bed apartments, will sit on a 1,012 sqm site at 39 Lambert Street, within the&nbsp;Kangaroo Point Peninsula’s Shafston Precinct.

The 15-storey scheme by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/jackson-teece">Jackson Teece</a>&nbsp;is anchored by a strong focus on mid-sized apartments, with 48 two-bedroom and four three-bedroom dwellings forming the mix. The project includes three basement levels, as well as ground and mezzanine parking, delivering a total of 66 car spaces.

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Planning documents describe the proposal as “a high-density residential outcome that integrates with its context and encourages urban consolidation and the efficient use of land in a well-serviced, inner-city location.”

The building adopts a slender tower form across 15 levels, including a rooftop communal terrace. Its design is shaped by setbacks and orientation that respond directly to neighbouring buildings, achieving up to 20 metres of separation to the adjacent Point Hotel and between 9 and 17 metres to nearby residential developments.

A key design driver is the integration of subtropical and biophilic elements. The architectural concept, described as an “elevated garden sanctuary,” draws from the natural character of the Kangaroo Point cliffs, incorporating landscaped ledges, deep planting zones, and extensive greenery throughout the façade. Curved balconies and layered planting soften the tower’s vertical form, while the lower levels feature heavier landscaping and screening to create a more human-scaled street interface.

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Residents will have access to a rooftop amenity offering spanning approximately 262 sqm, including a pool and spa, gym, lounge areas, and flexible wellness spaces. Landscaping is embedded throughout the building, with over 280 sqm of planted areas integrated across the façade and rooftop.

Kangaroo Point has been popular for developers in recent years. Mosaic Property Group has almost sold out its two Kangaroo Point buildings,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-bedford-by-mosaic-16-30-prospect-street-kangaroo-point-qld-4169">The Bedford by Mosaic</a> on Prospect Street, and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-carter-by-mosaic-77-linton-street-kangaroo-point-qld-4169">The Carter Building on Linton Street</a>.

Kenlynn has <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/130lambert-112-130-lambert-street-kangaroo-point-qld-4169">130Lambert</a>, just up the road from Keylin's proposal, while Pikos has two projects in the area.

Joel Robinson

Keylin targets Brisbane’s mid-market with 15-storey Kangaroo Point apartment development

Nearly a year after purchasing the former Leo's Fine Food &amp; Wine supermarket in Kew for a reported $52 million, Melbourne developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/orchard-piper">Orchard Piper</a>, in a consortium with billionaire James Packer, has filed development plans for the site.

The proposal includes just under 200 apartments on the 6,835 sqm block, which spans <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/26-36-princess-street-kew-vic-3101">26-36 Princess Street and 11-15 Brougham Street</a>. Approval is being sought through the Department of Transport and Planning’s (DTP) Development Facilitation Program (DFP).

The buildings, designed by Wardle, will vary in scale and rise up to 18 storeys. One-, two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments will be offered, along with townhouses. Ten per cent of the total dwellings will be allocated to key worker housing.

The development will also include 19 new retail premises, comprising a mix of shops, restaurants and cafés, including a dedicated space for a high-quality produce offering similar to Leo’s.

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Orchard Piper noted the development is "designed to revitalise the Junction with high-quality housing and retail, while also improving the public realm."

"Assembling an expert team, we've been working with leading architects Wardle and landscape architects Oculus on a site-sensitive design. Wardle is one of Australia's pre-eminent architectural practices, and its founder, John Wardle, is a former long-term Kew resident with an intimate knowledge of the area.

"After close to a year refining the plans, our current opposition embodies Kew's unique character and meets the community's needs, including detailed consideration of the surrounding building design, streetscape conditions and broader planning context."

On top of the extensive retail component, the opportunity to deliver offsite public realm works, involving the council owned land to the south, would include a comprehensive new landscaped laneway strategy that connects Athenaeum Place into the site, a new public park, and the relocation of the public parking currently on the site to the adjoining council land.

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Orchard Piper, led by Luke Mckie and Rick Gronow, is currently delivering The Carter building on St Kilda Road and One Toorak Place in Toorak village.

Kew has been a popular suburb for new development in recent years. The likes of Piccolo, ANGLE, and Carpe are delivering projects in the area.

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First look: Orchard Piper, James Packer's Kew development revealed

An entity linked to I&amp;D Group Founder Ivan Filipović has filed plans for a new residential development at 188–202 Swan Street in Cremorne, targeting a prominent site within the tightly held Swan Street activity corridor.

The proposal seeks to redevelop the consolidated Swan Street landholding into a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/188-202-swan-street-cremorne-vic-3121">high-density mixed-use project</a>, replacing a series of existing commercial buildings with a significantly scaled residential outcome. The planning submission positions the development as a response to increasing demand for housing in well-connected inner-urban locations, particularly within established activity centres.

Plans outline the construction of a 14-storey building delivering 165 apartments above a four-level basement, alongside a ground-floor retail and commercial offering designed to activate the streetscape. A key feature of the scheme is a new north–south pedestrian link connecting Swan Street to Railway Place, intended to “enhance permeability and provide an active, publicly accessible connection through the site.”

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The development will retain part of the existing built form at 198–200 Swan Street, while the remainder of the site will be cleared to accommodate the new structure. Basement levels will provide 196 car spaces and 113 bicycle spaces, with vehicle access from Railway Place. Communal amenity is distributed across the building, including a shared outdoor area on Level 1 and a rooftop terrace for residents.

Ground level uses include retail tenancies fronting Swan Street and the pedestrian link, a residential lobby, and a flexible commercial space positioned to support community-oriented uses. The planning report notes this space “could be offered as a flexible space within the development for community groups,” supporting short-term or longer-term occupancy arrangements.

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The site sits within the Swan Street Major Activity Centre, surrounded by a mix of retail, hospitality, and emerging residential development, and directly opposite tram services along Swan Street. East Richmond Station is located to the south, providing strong rail connectivity, while the broader Cremorne precinct continues to evolve as a mixed-use hub.

I&amp;D Group, founded by Ivan Filipović, is regarded as one of Victoria’s largest formwork contractors, partnering with major construction firms across large-scale public and private developments. The Swan Street proposal signals a move into development-backed opportunities tied to strategic inner-city sites.

First Look: Plans lodged for Cremorne apartment project on Swan Street

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gardner-vaughan-group">Gardner Vaughan Group</a> (GVG) is heading back to Stones Corner with its latest Brisbane apartment development.

GVG, which completed Stonebrook last year, has filed plans for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/vivo-71-cleveland-street-greenslopes-qld-4120">VIVO, a 320-apartment development</a> less than 200 metres away on the corner of Cleveland and Zillah Streets.

VIVO will be delivered across two stages, with the first comprising 167 apartments and a further 153 in stage two. The first stage is expected to be completed in 2029, with the full project scheduled for delivery by 2032.

The development will include a mix of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments, above two ground-floor retail tenancies. VIVO will sit between the 5.2-hectare Hanlon Park and the Stones Corner café and retail precinct.

Crowning the buildings will be an expansive rooftop terrace with outdoor dining and CBD views, dual resort-style swimming pools, integrated indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces, and a fully equipped gym and wellness offering.

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Sam Gardner, Commercial Director at GVG, said the project reflects both market demand and the group’s continued investment in well-located Brisbane suburbs.

“VIVO represents a natural progression of our work in Stones Corner and our confidence in the long-term fundamentals of this precinct," Gardner says.

"The combination of proximity to the CBD, access to green space like Hanlon Park, and a well-established local amenity offering makes this an incredibly compelling location for buyers.

"Having recently delivered Stonebrook nearby in 2025, we’re able to provide a tangible example of what Gardner Vaughan Group does well. It gives our clients, the community and our partners confidence in both the quality of our product and our ability to deliver.”

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Architecture firm Ellivo Architects says Vivo, meaning 'to live', "draws from the life of Stones Corner itself, its rich blend of old and new, where heritage masonry buildings, community life and evolving architectural languages coexist."

"The design responds to this layered urban fabric by reinterpreting the site’s historic ziggurat and stepped-grid geometries. The tower is shaped through three distinct tiers that reinterpret the site’s historic stepping forms, a central tier expressed in soft green tones that dissolve into the gum-tree canopy behind, stepped by denser, articulated edge tiers which reinforce the village character and urban grain of Stones Corner."

The submission of VIVO comes at a time of continued strength in the Brisbane property market, with growing demand for well-located, design-led apartment living. Looking ahead, Brisbane’s preparations for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games are expected to further accelerate infrastructure investment and reinforce the appeal of inner-city precincts such as Stones Corner.

Gardner Vaughan Group plans VIVO, Stones Corner apartment development

Prominent developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/blue-earth-group">Blue Earth Group</a> is seeking approval for a revised and expanded second stage of its Pentridge Village development in Coburg, increasing the scale and yield of a previously approved scheme with a new 16-storey mixed-use building.

The proposal for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/45-pentridge-boulevard-coburg-vic-3058">45 Pentridge Boulevard</a> would deliver 252 apartments, up from the 201 previously approved, alongside ground-floor retail and a suite of resident-focused amenities, positioning the project as a key contributor to housing supply within Melbourne’s inner north.

The development is planned for the south-west portion of the broader 9,485 sqm site, which has already seen the completion of 48 townhouses under Stage 1. The Stage 2 site sits prominently on the corner of Pentridge Boulevard and Urquhart Street within the Pentridge Village precinct.

The new scheme retains the approved 16-storey height but introduces a revised internal layout and enhanced façade treatment. It will comprise a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments, a wide ranging mix of one-bed plus studies and two-bedrooms with either one or two bathrooms.

At ground level, the building is designed to incorporate a café alongside resident amenities including a business centre, home offices, and a gym. Upper levels will include additional communal facilities such as cinema rooms, games areas, and a rooftop terrace spanning over 400 sqm with views toward the Melbourne CBD.

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The architectural response by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/life-architecture-and-urban-design">LIFE Architecture and Urban Design</a> builds on an existing permit scheme, retaining the approved massing while refining the building’s articulation and material expression. “The proposed design response… will result in a highly resolved architectural, urban design, landscaped and mixed-use outcome befitting of the Site’s urban and evolving context,” the planning report states.

The façade strategy introduces a layered composition of podium and tower elements, with a clear distinction between lower street-wall levels and the upper residential form. The design prioritises “a timeless aesthetic, low maintenance, durable material palette, suburban constructability, [and] openness &amp; activation at street level,” according to the façade strategy report.

Material selections include dusty red and dark grey masonry, bronze and grey glazing, and textured concrete panels, referencing the industrial character of the former Pentridge Prison precinct while establishing a contemporary identity.

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The building envelope responds to its irregular site through a series of setbacks and cantilevered elements, creating plaza-like spaces at ground level and enhancing pedestrian activation along both street frontages. A setback from Level 4 to the north provides a transition to the adjoining townhouse development.

The site sits within the Coburg Major Activity Centre, approximately nine kilometres from the Melbourne CBD, and is surrounded by a rapidly intensifying urban environment. Nearby developments range from eight to 20 storeys, including multiple mixed-use projects within the Pentridge precinct and along Sydney Road.

Residents will benefit from strong connectivity, with Coburg Station around 700 metres away and multiple bus routes operating along Bell Street. The site is also adjacent to McDonald Reserve and close to schools including Coburg High School and Coburg Primary School.

First Look: Blue Earth Group plans 16-storey mixed-use tower at Coburg's Pentridge Village

A consolidated Whitehorse Road site previously approved for townhouses is being repositioned for apartment living, with new plans filed for a four-building residential scheme in Deepdene’s neighbourhood centre.

The proposal by Antipodean Land Developments seeks to replace an earlier townhouse-led approval with a 76-apartment development across a 4,755 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/18-30-whitehorse-road-blackburn-vic-3130">18–30 Whitehorse Road</a>.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/kerstin-thompson-architects">Kerstin Thompson Architects</a>, the project introduces a medium-density housing model comprising four separate buildings ranging from three to six storeys. The two central buildings reach six levels, while the outer buildings step down to three and four storeys, creating a graduated built form that responds to surrounding residential interfaces.

The development will deliver a mix of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments, positioning the project as a significant contributor to housing diversity in an area traditionally dominated by detached housing.

The planning report states the proposal “will deliver sustainable, high-amenity and high-quality housing in a location with excellent access to public transport, open space, services and amenities.”

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The design adopts a pavilion-style arrangement set within a landscaped environment, described as “distinct built forms in a garden setting,” with an emphasis on separation between buildings and integration with the adjoining Anniversary Trail reserve. Communal open space, landscaped corridors, and pedestrian connections are central to the scheme, strengthening links between Whitehorse Road and the trail network to the west.

Sustainability performance is a key component, with the development targeting an average 8-star NatHERS rating. All apartments will achieve natural ventilation, with a significant proportion benefiting from cross-ventilation, reinforcing the project’s focus on liveability and environmental performance.

The proposal also incorporates ground-floor retail along Whitehorse Road, maintaining active street interface within the Commercial 1 Zone. Car parking is provided across basement levels, with a reduction sought in statutory visitor and retail parking requirements.

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The project is being advanced under Victoria’s ‘Great Design Fast Track’ pathway, with eligibility confirmed and supporting advice received from both the Office of the Victorian Government Architect and Invest Victoria. This positions the development for streamlined assessment, reflecting its alignment with state housing and design objectives.

The site occupies a prominent position within the Deepdene Neighbourhood Centre, with a 56-metre frontage to Whitehorse Road and direct adjacency to the Anniversary Trail, a key pedestrian and cycling corridor. Tram services along Whitehorse Road connect the precinct to Box Hill and the CBD, while nearby parklands, including Deepdene Park and local sporting facilities, reinforce the area’s established amenity base.

The new plans mark a clear shift from the previously approved 25-townhouse scheme toward a higher-yield apartment outcome, aligning with broader policy directions encouraging ‘missing middle’ housing in established suburbs.

As noted in the planning report, the development “provides contextually appropriate infill housing… increasing the density and diversity of dwellings in Deepdene and Boroondara more broadly.”

Antipodean plan apartments for Deepdene's 'missing middle' on Whitehorse Road

A rare new apartment development in the Blue Mountains is the latest in a string of State Significant Development Applications submitted through the New South Wales Government's Housing Delivery Authority.

A total of 270 apartments are being proposed for the 1.16-hectare site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/blue-mountains-alpine-retreat-142-150-narrow-neck-road-katoomba-nsw-2780">142–150 Narrow Neck Road in Katoomba</a>, a parcel of land adjoining the former Katoomba Golf Course. The site was acquired for $3.85 million in 2021 by private developer VDM Prime.

The apartments, comprising a mix of serviced apartments, affordable housing, and traditional build-to-sell product, will be spread across eight low-rise buildings, along with a separate building for a new restaurant, arranged around a green spine that leads to a central park.

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The Urban Design Report by Atlas Urban says the vision is to create a "contemporary mountain precinct that is responsive to its escarpment landscape, heritage character, and community context."

"The development responds to the current housing supply and affordability challenges identified under the NSW Housing Delivery Authority (HDA), providing a balanced mix of standard, affordable, and short-stay accommodation," the report noted.

"By introducing a variety of dwelling types and tenures, the proposal supports intergenerational living, local workforce retention, and greater housing choice within an area constrained by topography, heritage, and environmental protections."

Of the 270 units proposed, 52 will be serviced apartments. The remainder will comprise 54 studios, 121 one-bedroom units, 39 two-bedroom apartments, and four three- to four-bedroom residences.

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The Design Report, by VDM Prime and appointed architect Antoniades Architects, noted that the design seeks to "provide a built form outcome that is highly considered, respectful and contextually fitting, whilst contributing positively to an evolving precinct."

"The site offers three frontages and the opportunity to provide a meaningful interface with the public domain environment. the design has a sympathetic response to streetscape and the green open space that surrounds the site."

The report states that the buildings are broken up to establish an appropriate bulk and scale, emphasised through height and setback strategies and defined through articulation that supports the transition of precinct granularity. It also notes that a central communal open space is established through the site to enhance the social dynamic and access to amenity, including natural ventilation and light to the apartments. The east and west frontages receive solar access during the morning and afternoon, whilst maximising views to the green open space.

The site adjoins the recently completed Yarrabee Katoomba development, comprising 24 duplexes that were completed last year and sold through McGrath Projects.

The relatively new Housing Delivery Authority pathway established by the NSW Government allows developers to submit State Significant Development Applications through a fast-tracked state process, effectively reducing reliance on local council approval pathways and aiming to accelerate housing delivery across New South Wales.

First look: Nearly 300 apartments pitched on former Katoomba golf course site

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/crows-nest-nsw-2065">Crows Nest</a> continues to be a hive of activity for developers following the opening of the Crows Nest Metro station nearly two years ago.

The latest Transport Oriented Development plans are located directly across the road from the station, which sees around 6,000 commuters pass through during the morning peak.

A new State Significant Development Application, filed by an entity linked to Colin Rahim and Pierre Sukkar, directors at builder Growthbuilt and emerging developer Prosper, proposes a 40-storey mixed-use tower with 254 apartments on a 2,127 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/402-420-pacific-highway-crows-nest-nsw-2065">402–420 Pacific Highway</a>.

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The development will comprise 40 one-bedroom apartments, 105 two-bedroom apartments, half of which will include an additional study, 101 three-bedroom apartments, and eight four-bedroom penthouses. These will sit above a four-storey podium, with four levels of basement parking providing 148 spaces.

fjcstudio has designed the building, which it says “embodies the principles of Transit Oriented Development (TOD) by promoting higher-density, mixed-use urban living in close proximity to the Crows Nest Metro Station, consistent with the Crows Nest Precinct Design Guide.”

The practice adds that the development supports economic activity, reduces reliance on private vehicles, and enhances the public realm through active ground-floor uses, public domain upgrades, improved permeability, and fine-grain street activation.

“The proposal aligns with the Precinct Vision by contributing to a vibrant mixed commercial and residential centre that integrates housing, jobs, and services while strengthening the local village character of Crows Nest.”

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Crows Nest has become one of the most sought-after suburbs for both apartment developers and buyers since the Metro opened in 2024. Developer Third.i quickly sold out half of the apartments at Elevate Hume Place, located directly above the station.

Deicorp recently launched its debut Lower North Shore project, Falcon &amp; Alexander, while Abadeen and Lindsay Bennelong have completed boutique developments in the suburb.

Prosper is also active in Crows Nest, having recently launched Kora, a boutique development of just 10 apartments on Willoughby Road. Its development pipeline has expanded significantly in recent years, following the completion of its luxury Bellevue Hill project, Splendour, in 2024. The group also has plans for a boutique development on Cowan Road in St Ives, as well as a 55-apartment project in Drummoyne.

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First look: Crows Nest Metro apartments pitched by Prosper

Private equity real estate firm Conquest is upsizing plans for its recently acquired Quadrangle Shopping Centre in Sydney’s Castlecrag.

Conquest purchased the site for just shy of $70 million last year, with existing plans in place for a mixed-use residential and retail precinct comprising 38 luxury apartments.

Those plans have now been significantly expanded, with the developer lodging a State Significant Development Application with the NSW Government’s Housing Delivery Authority for 150 apartments across two 11-storey buildings. The apartments will sit above a four-storey podium, incorporating specialty retail tenancies and five levels of basement car parking, on the 5,166 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/100-edinburgh-road-castlecrag-nsw-2068">100 Edinburgh Road</a>.

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fjcstudio has designed the shop-top housing development, which it says will “deliver a more efficient and future-focused design outcome.”

“The site occupies a strategically significant position within the Castlecrag Local Centre, situated along Edinburgh Road and surrounded by established low-density residential areas and natural bushland,” the studio said.

“The proposal responds to this context through a carefully considered design that integrates built form, landscape, and public domain improvements, while respecting the suburb’s strong landscape and heritage identity.”

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The architects say the increased height and density are consistent with the NSW Housing SEPP objectives, supporting greater housing diversity and affordability while achieving high standards of architectural and environmental performance.

The proposal also references the draft Willoughby Local Centres Strategy 2036, which aims to promote a network of thriving, attractive and distinctive village centres across the local government area.

“The current trend shows that Castlecrag’s population is set to increase significantly over the coming years. The site falls within the study area for Castlecrag and is in an ideal location for higher density to meet anticipated urban strategy targets at both a state and local level. Aligning with metropolitan strategies, the proposed development will contribute to a more walkable local centre and help meet demand for an additional 1,500 dwellings across Willoughby’s local centres by 2036.”

Of the roughly 1,000 homes in Castlecrag, only around 11 are apartments, according to the latest ABS Census data.

Conquest has been increasingly active in the development space in recent years. The group acquired the Eastlakes Shopping Centre redevelopment, where it plans to deliver more than 1,000 apartments above a new retail precinct, and has also lodged a $900 million State Significant Development Application for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/conquest-unveils-900m-stanmore-village-vision-for-landmark-inner-west-site">mixed-use precinct in Stanmore</a>.

First look: Conquest targets higher density at Castlecrag shopping centre site

National developer Time &amp; Place appears to have settled on a design for its long-anticipated Potts Point project.

After several years of back and forth with local council and the NSW Government, the developer, which has spent seven years targeting the former The Chimes site on Macleay Street, has now progressed its plans.

Following a concept design submission last year by SJB, Time &amp; Place has lodged a full State Significant Development Application with the NSW Government, this time for a scheme designed by Kerry Hill Architects.

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The 16-storey proposal includes 44 apartments, 21 of which will be build-to-sell. These will comprise 19 three-bedroom apartments and two four-bedroom units.

More than 50 per cent of the development will be dedicated to affordable housing, with 23 studio apartments to be delivered in line with the NSW Government’s Housing SEPP.

Kerry Hill Architects said the proposal is driven by a strong response to place.

“Our proposal for a new residential building for Potts Point in Sydney is driven by a deep consideration of place,” the practice said in its submission.

“This operates on multiple levels, including a landscape approach that reinstates endemic flora of the Sydney peninsula and provides a ground-floor garden for residents, reconnecting the site to its pre-European history. A brick podium further strengthens this relationship to context, integrating planting and fine bronze detailing that references the predominant material language of Macleay Street.”

The three-level podium will be topped by a communal resident space, featuring a covered pool designed to receive direct afternoon sun in winter, a neighbouring reflection pool, dining and event areas oriented to maximise sunset views, and an outdoor exercise zone.

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The design also incorporates highly crafted shopfronts and a clearly defined residential entry to activate the street. Juliette balconies to the podium residences will provide passive surveillance and a strong sense of habitation.

Above, the larger apartments are housed within a light-coloured masonry and bronze tower.

“The tower steps back in a series of gently curved volumes that reference the rich Art Deco context of Macleay Street,” the architects said. “Carefully calibrated vertical fins frame the views while providing privacy and a sense of refuge.”

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Time &amp; Place has been one of the most active developers nationally in the last 12 to 24 months. Late last year they completed&nbsp;The Queensbridge in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/southbank-vic-3006">Southbank</a>, a mixed-use tower with 353 apartments and a hotel. They are currently selling Park Modern, 246 apartments near the famous Botanic Gardens in South Melbourne.

The developer has approval for The Burke, a mixed-use project in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/glen-iris-vic-3146">Glen Iris</a>&nbsp;being delivered in partnership with Woolworths. The 60 apartments, positioned above a new Woolworths supermarket, are expected to launch in the coming months. Time &amp; Place is also progressing plans for the redevelopment of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/northcote-vic-3070">Northcote</a>&nbsp;Plaza, and have recently submitted plans for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/vic/time-place-unveils-plans-22-storey-south-melbourne-tower">22-storey tower</a>, another in South Melbourne.

In&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/sydney-nsw">Sydney</a>, the developer has two projects in Manly: Two Tides, which is currently under construction, and an ultra high-end building on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/shoreline-manly-beach-89-90-north-steyne-manly">North Steyne</a>, fronting the beach. It is also continuing to work through the redevelopment of The Chimes building on Macleay Street in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/potts-point-nsw-2011">Potts Point</a>, as well as Marlborough House, the redevelopment of the original David Jones warehouse building in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/surry-hills-nsw-2010">Surry Hills</a>.

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