Vertically integrated Gold Coast developer, Big Projects, is set to take on its biggest apartment project to date.

As completion approaches on the likes of Yves by Hirsch &amp; Faigen and LAANI by Dankav, both in <a href="/new-apartments/mermaid-beach-qld-4218">Mermaid Beach</a>, Big Projects' Glenelg Residences will bring the next wave of new apartments to the sought-after suburb.

Big Projects, led by Matthew and John Barrettt, has filed for an 11-level building on a large 2,056 sqm site at&nbsp;2462-2472 Gold Coast Highway, on the corner of Glenelg Avenue and opposite the Glenelg Public House.

The building will have 96 apartments, a mix of two and three-bedroom units, rooftop amenity in the form of an infinity pool, hot and cold plunge spas, day beds and a barbecue and alfresco space.

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The apartments will sit above a significantly activated ground plane that will home eight retail spaces at street level and a bar in the basement.

Big Projects had BDA design the tower which sits just 270 metres away from the future&nbsp;Mermaid Beach Light Rail Station. BDA said in the documents that the project offers&nbsp;the opportunity to design an innovative architectural building and provide a higher residential density development along the Gold Coast Highway.

"This project offers the opportunity to generate appropriate higher-intensity development within the future Light Rail corridor of Mermaid Beach," BDA's submission to the Gold Coast City Council read.

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"It will contribute to the diverse mix of residential and retail uses envisaged for the area. As designed, the project will provide a memorable sculptural mid-rise mixed-use building."

They said the architecture&nbsp;of the proposed development is minimal and hard-lined, with cantilevered concrete frames and a textured and timeless material palette of brick, textured concrete, and cascading plants, creating a rich and layered urban coastal effect.

"Inspired by nature, the project looks to provide lush cascading landscaping to soften the urban context of the site, and provide a harmonious place for residents and visitors to reside."

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The subject site is included within the Urban Footprint subject to ShapingSEQ 2023 (‘The Regional Plan’) which sets a benchmark of 161,700 new dwellings to be provided within the City of Gold Coast local government area by the year 2046.

The SEQRP benchmarks that 62 per cent (100,254 dwellings) be provided in a high-rise attached format (e.g. high-rise apartments/units, active ground level – street-facing and/or mixed-use) by the year 2046, the Town Planning Report by ZONE Planning noted.

"This requires the City of Gold Coast Council to provide on average, 4,010 High-Rise attached dwellings on a per annum basis until the year 2046, or the equivalent of 48 x 25-storey apartment towers with 84 units each per year."

Big Projects is no stranger to the area. They have approval for Cleo, a boutique six-level apartment block at 2265 Gold Coast Highway. They've&nbsp;previously developed Zinc at Kirra Beach, 73 apartments completed in 2019.&nbsp;

The apartments will sit above a significantly activated ground plane that will home eight retail spaces at street level and a bar in the basement.

Joel Robinson

Exclusive: Big Projects plot Mermaid Beach apartment development, Glenelg Residences

The City of Boroondara has approved a new 12-level mixed-use development that will become the second tallest building in the area.

The project, at 697-699 Burke Road, <a href="/new-apartments/camberwell-vic-3124">Camberwell</a>, has been designed&nbsp;by <a href="/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a> for boutique property developer <a href="/developers/above-zero">Above Zero</a>&nbsp;and will have 36 apartments set above five levels of office space and retail on the ground level.

There will be a mix of 18 two-bedroom apartments, 13 three-beds and five four-bedroom units toward the top of the building.

The approval follows an extensive planning process that has been ongoing site 2015 when the&nbsp;City of Boroondara first refused a 15-level, 62-unit development on the 1,950 sqm site. A year later there was an application to reduce the building to 12 levels, and the number of apartments down to 53, which was also refused.

Local residents, particularly those from the nearby Aerial building, had raised concerns about the building’s height and parking provisions.

The final design, which gained support from both the council and previous objectors, includes office spaces on levels one to five, apartments on levels six to eleven, and a communal rooftop terrace on level 12.

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The Camberwell Junction area is expected to need a further 1,500 additional new dwellings by 2051 to keep up with population growth, the planning documentation suggested.

Council said that while the&nbsp;maximum building height set at 10 storeys in the structure plan, the design detailing and setbacks of any levels above that are extremely relevant and critical to their acceptability.

"We have consistently argued that the maximum building height on the review site is dependent on many factors, including retaining the visual primacy of the Aerial towers in the Junction’s skyline. These factors were exhaustively debated and examined in various VCAT orders, which found that a 12-storey form was acceptable on the subject site, keeping in mind that back then, the site was considerably smaller comprising 699 Burke Road only."

The Camberwell Junction area is expected to need a further 1,500 additional new dwellings by 2051 to keep up with population growth, the planning documentation suggested

Camberwell set for Cera Stribley-designed mixed-use development after green light

The fringe of Double Bay is set for a striking new apartment development.

Architecture firm&nbsp;<a href="/architects/antoniades-architects">Antoniades Architects</a>&nbsp;has worked with a private developer on the eight-level development at 252-254 New South Head Road, on the border of <a href="/developments/double-bay-nsw-2028">Double Bay</a> and Edgecliff, where they're proposing to demolish a deteriorating apartment building.

There will be 24 studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments across the $22 million development that has been designed to optimise the site’s northern orientation for both solar benefits and views of the Sydney Harbour.

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The apartment layouts are designed to provide larger living spaces with various room sizes to accommodate different uses. Each apartment will have private open balconies.

A communal room on level one will adjoin an outdoor and undercover area equipped with seating and BBQ facilities, intended for social interaction. This space will connect to common gardens, featuring a pathway to a northern setback area designed for active and passive recreation.

Level eight will feature another communal open space with seating, shaded planting areas, and views of Sydney Harbour.

For residents' convenience, appropriate bicycle parking will be provided along with charging stations for electric vehicles.&nbsp;Other sustainable design features include the use of low-maintenance plant species and on-site water-saving measures such as rainwater storage and reuse for landscaping.

mikah.m@urban.com.au

First Look: Antoniades Architects design new Double Bay apartment development

Jonathan Leishman’s Churchill Development Group has submitted a development application for a mixed-use project in Newstead.

Dubbed Breakfast Creek Quarter, the proposal aims to transform a 6778-square-metre site fronting Breakfast Creek Road, as well as Ross and Durong streets, into a vibrant residential and commercial precinct.

Breakfast Creek Quarter will comprise three towers rising 23, 26, and 28 storeys housing a total of 752 apartments, with almost 80 per cent designated as build-to-rent units.&nbsp;

The tallest tower will feature 164 build-to-sell apartments.

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Designed by <a href="/architects/mas-architecture-studio">MAS Architecture Studio</a>, Breakfast Creek Quarter maximises northern solar exposure and offers expansive views of Hamilton Hill and the Brisbane River.&nbsp;

Full-height glazing in the residential towers is intended to allow deep solar penetration into living spaces, while solid elements on the western façade will mitigate the effects of western solar exposure and provide privacy.

At the ground level, the plan includes an activated laneway and a landscaped civic plaza facing Breakfast Creek Road, envisioned as an extension of <a href="/new-apartments/newstead-qld-4006">Newstead</a> Park, designed to enhance interaction with the streetscape.&nbsp;

Communal recreation and green spaces are also distributed throughout the podium, with ‘City Rooms’ offering residents spaces to relax and engage with views of the Brisbane River.

The development will include various amenities for residents, such as pools, steam rooms, outdoor kitchens, dining spaces, and sun decks on the rooftop and podium terraces. Dedicated work-from-home spaces will also be available to residents.

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Strategically located, Breakfast Creek Quarter is within walking distance of the Gasworks precinct and Fortitude Valley's dining and entertainment areas.&nbsp;

The project is also within numerous active transport options, including Brisbane City Council buses, QR trains (Fortitude Valley and Albion stations), and CityCat ferries. The proximity to cycleways and pedestrian paths also supports the use of e-scooters and city cycles.

A new laneway from Ross Street to Breakfast Creek Road is also planned to enhance pedestrian traffic through the site and support the use of e-scooters and city cycles.

The Breakfast Creek Quarter development will proceed in two stages.&nbsp;

The first stage will involve constructing the 28-storey north tower, followed by the simultaneous construction of the east and west towers with a combined 588 build-to-rent units.&nbsp;

Parking for around 580 cars will be accommodated in two basement levels and three podium levels.

Designed by MAS Architecture Studio, Breakfast Creek Quarter maximises northern solar exposure and offers expansive views of Hamilton Hill and the Brisbane River

Breakfast Creek Quarter to bring three apartment towers to Newstead

Melbourne-based developer Little Projects and joint venture partner R.Corp have received approval for their Broadbeach apartment tower, One Australia, following a revision of their original plans.&nbsp;

<a href="/new-apartments/enclave-by-graya-118-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach">One Australia</a>, located at 118 Old Burleigh Road, will home 20 full-floor apartments across a 23-level tower.

The project, initially planned as a 30-level tower with 33 apartments, was revised after the <a href="/developments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a> City Council rejected the original proposal in early 2023.

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The developers collaborated with the council and engaged <a href="/architects/plus-architecture">Plus Architecture</a> to redesign the tower, resulting in a scaled-down version that reduced the number of floors and units.

Each apartment in the new plan will feature four bedrooms, 274 sqm of internal living space, and a 20 sqm balcony. The exception is a two-level penthouse, offering 530 sqm of indoor and outdoor space, including a private rooftop terrace with a pool, firepit area, outdoor kitchen, and alfresco space.

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Resident amenities will be located on the first level and will include a swimming pool with day beds, a gym with a sauna, and a work-from-home space adjacent to the entry lobby. The development will also feature three levels of basement parking with space for 29 cars.

This project marks <a href="/developers/rcorporation">R.Corp</a>’s first venture on the Gold Coast. <a href="/developers/little-projects-co">Little Projects</a>, led by Leighton Pyke, has previously developed in <a href="/developments/broadbeach-qld-4218">Broadbeach</a>, notably with the Signature project on Elizabeth Avenue.

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The developers collaborated with the council and engaged Plus Architecture to redesign the tower, resulting in a scaled-down version that reduced the number of floors and units

Staff Writer

Little Projects and R.Corp receives approval for Broadbeach apartment tower, One Australia

Prominent developer&nbsp;<a href="/developers/deicorp">Deicorp</a> has secured planning approval for its first ever Rhodes apartment development.

They've been given the go ahead to developer&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/marquet-mary-rhodes-1-9-marquet-street-rhodes-nsw-2138">Marquet &amp; Mary</a>, a 32-level mixed-use tower in the heart of Rhodes designed by Fender Katsilidis.

The design for the $435 million project, which was selected by an expert design jury last year, has been approved by the <a href="/new-apartments/sydney-nsw">Sydney</a> Eastern City Planning Panel.&nbsp;

Above a four-level podium, that will home retail and commercial spaces,&nbsp;a community rooftop terrace and garden, and a residential courtyard, will be 214 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, a community rooftop terrace and garden,&nbsp;

Deicorp’s Chairman, Fouad Deiri OAM, said the landmark&nbsp;building will bring much-needed new homes to the heart of Rhodes.

“Designed by one of Australia’s leading design practices, <a href="/architects/fk-australia">FK</a>, Marquet &amp; Mary delivers on Deicorp’s business values of strong design and high-quality amenities,” Deiri said.&nbsp;

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FK Partner Craig Baudin said Canada Bay City Council's swift approval of the development application underscores the recognition that this project goes beyond simply providing much-needed housing.

"It also completes a crucial missing piece in the precinct - the revitalisation of an underutilised low-rise lot," Baudin said.

"With this momentum, the DA approval paves the way for delivering a transformative project for Rhodes."

Positioned strategically at the corner of Marquet and Mary streets, the&nbsp;<a href="/developments/rhodes-nsw-2138">Rhodes</a> peninsula is home to an established precinct of shopping, dining, leisure and transport - including the nearby Rhodes train station.

Recognised by an independent judging panel when awarding FK the project following a design excellence competition in 2023, FK’s design was praised for the provision of a public plaza at the southern entrance and the fine-grain design of the ground plane.&nbsp;

The mixed-use precinct will create new laneways and foster greater connectivity throughout central Rhodes. A new public landscaped laneway, enlivened by active retail uses on the ground level, aims to connect the development to its surroundings.&nbsp;

“With ongoing pressures on the construction sector and a persistent housing shortage, we’re proud to be collaborating on this project with Deicorp to provide generous family residences with spectacular views, accessibility to transport links, and great amenities at a time of need in Sydney,” Baudin added.&nbsp;

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Deicorp’s Chairman, Fouad Deiri OAM, said the landmark building will bring much-needed new homes to the heart of Rhodes.

Deicorp greenlit for Marquet & Mary tower in Rhodes

<a href="/developers/uem-sunrise" target="">UEM Sunrise</a>&nbsp;has submitted plans for its first residential developments outside of Melbourne.

Having acquired a prime <a href="/developments/subiaco-wa-6008">Subiaco East</a> site in Perth, some 4,930 sqm, UEM has proposed two mixed-use residential buildings that will sit just beyond the boundary line of the iconic Subiaco Oval and alongside Haydn Bunton Drive. The proposed development is the first within the overall Subiaco East Masterplan by DevelopmentWA, the Western Australian State Government’s central development agency.

The proposed development will comprise around 340 apartments and is expected to accommodate more than 1,000 future residents, with up to 12% of the apartments providing affordable housing in the Western suburbs. The proposal aims to offer a distinct opportunity for future residents to enjoy the unique Subiaco lifestyle.

The scheme will see two well-designed residential buildings on Lot 1 with a tiered height of 25 and 35 stories plus a ground floor, creating a strong visual aesthetic for the landmark development. This will be complemented by a 10-storey building plus a ground floor on Lot 2.

The proposed design for the mixed-use residential precinct will promote communal interaction through well-curated spaces, 400sqm of retail space on the ground floor of Lot 1, which permeates into gardens and landscaping that augment the public facilities at The Oval site.

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UEM Sunrise Chief Executive Officer Sufian Abdullah said the DA submission represented an exciting step forward for the company and its first development for the Perth residential market.

“We have had a significant presence in Australia for many years and we’re delighted to be delivering this landmark project in our first venture into Western Australia. We will bring our considerable local and global expertise in mixed-use developments to the Perth residential market to create a vibrant and connected new community in Subiaco East.” 
 
“This proposed development will create a high-quality residential precinct at an important time in the WA housing market – delivering new housing supply at scale, with more than 340 new homes for a wide range of residents. Our unique offering will appeal to home-owners – individuals and families – at different stages in their life, with greater flexibility and opportunity for intergenerational living, work-life integration and connection to a diverse community.”

UEM Sunrise is committed to delivering a design excellence outcome for Lots 1 and 2 including targeting a 5-star Green Star Buildings v1.0 certification with the Green Building Council of Australia. The 5-star Green Star Buildings certification represents Australian excellence in better, healthier and more responsible buildings, providing significant community and environmental benefits exceeding the Subiaco Oval and Railway Design Guidelines requirements for sustainability and building on the 6-star Green Star Communities v1.1 certification achieved by Development WA for the Subiaco East Redevelopment.

Construction of the proposed development is expected to commence in 2026.

UEM Sunrise Chief Executive Officer Sufian Abdullah said that the company was thrilled to secure the prized site and expand its presence in the Australian market

UEM Sunrise submit Subiaco Oval apartment development plans

Grant Price's <a href="/developers/balito-investments">Balito Investments</a> has submitted a development application for a new mixed-use building in North Curl Curl.

The new mixed-use development at 142-146 Pitt Road, near Curl Curl North Public School, will comprise 11 apartments across a low-rise, three-level building. They will sit atop five retail tenancies.

Designed by <a href="/architects/warren-and-mahoney">Warren and Mahoney</a>, the proposed building's exterior will feature metal stud and brick walls, timber cladding, screens, and concrete edge planter boxes to reflect the natural materials and tones of the local area.

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The ground floor will feature five retail tenancies totalling 333 sqm, while the upper floors will house a mix of two two-bedroom units, eight three-bedroom units, and one four-bedroom unit with amenities such as garden spaces, internal courtyards, and outlooks towards the northern beaches.

"The development is an elegant coming together of retail and commercial uses and high-quality residential units that provide a harmonious relationship between built form and landscape," Warren &amp; Mahoney noted in the planning application submitted to the Northern Beaches Council.

The development will also incorporate green roofs and vegetation to enhance biodiversity and reduce the urban heat island effect.&nbsp;The landscape design features drought-resistant, locally appropriate species that will improve the site's green links.

The basement level will include parking for 22 vehicles and 16 bicycle spaces.

The site is conveniently located approximately 1.3 kilometres from <a href="/developments/north-curl-curl-nsw-2099">North Curl Curl</a> Beach, one of <a href="/developments/sydney-nsw">Sydney</a>'s premier surfing beaches, and is well-serviced by public transport, with a bus stop 120 metres west of the site.&nbsp;

First look: Rare new off the plan apartment development set for North Curl Curl

Builder developer Bathla has submitted $286 million plans for a new mixed-use development in Cabramatta.

The masterplan will comprise six buildings, each with a distinct architectural character, comprising a total of 673 apartments and 2,576 sqm of non-residential space.

They've commissioned HCKL Architecture to create a "vibrant and inclusive community by combining residential and mixed-use elements within the site."

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Each building showcases unique architectural details, using materials such as timber-look cladding, concrete finishes, and varied render colours to create visually appealing structures.&nbsp;

The development will provide extensive public areas, including a plaza and park, to enhance community engagement and connectivity.

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The layout strategically places the building blocks along the site's axis, creating a thoroughfare that links a proposed public plaza on Longfield Street with a park on Chadderton Street. Basement parking access points are situated at the four corners of the site.

Public landscaped areas and secure, enclosed "urban backyards" are integrated into the building footprints, offering a blend of public and private green spaces. These areas aim to balance urban and residential elements, providing serene environments amidst the bustling urban setting.

Project Breakdown:

<ul>
	<li>Block 1, located in the southwest corner, will feature 100 residential units and non-residential spaces on the ground level, opening onto a proposed plaza.</li>
	<li>Block 2, with 171 units, will be in the site's western middle section, offering an internal backyard for residents.</li>
	<li>Block 3, in the northwest corner, will include 96 units and provide seamless access to the proposed park.</li>
	<li>Block 4, situated in the northeast corner, will house 110 units and feature a secure internal backyard.</li>
	<li>Block 5, on the eastern side opposite Block 2, will have 126 units and an internal backyard.</li>
	<li>Block 6, with 70 units, will be on Longfield Street in the southeast corner, facing Block 1 and opening onto the vibrant plaza.</li>
</ul>

The masterplan will comprise six buildings, each with a distinct architectural character, comprising a total of 673 apartments



Bathla plots $286 million mixed-use development in Cabramatta

<a href="/developers/sterling-global">Sterling Global</a> received the green light for its $520 million residential and lifestyle hotel development at 623 Collins Street in <a href="/developments/melbourne-vic">Melbourne</a>'s CBD from the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning.

Strategically located at the <a href="/new-apartments/623-collins-street-melbourne">intersection of Collins and Spencer Streets</a>, the 42-level mixed-use tower has been designed by <a href="/architects/carr-design">Carr Architects</a> and will home 175 apartments above a 229-room hotel that will occupy the heritage podium levels.

There will also be 2,717 sqm of commercial space.

The hotel will also include a fine dining restaurant, enhancing the lifestyle offerings for local workers, residents, and travellers.

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623 Collins Street will uniquely integrate modern architecture with historical elements, thanks to the collaboration with heritage consultants Lovell Chen.

The upper levels of the tower are set back to preserve the original facades of the 1923 State Savings Bank, which will be meticulously restored and refurbished.

Scheduled to launch on the market in early 2025, with construction commencing next year, the project is anticipated to reach practical completion by early 2028.&nbsp;

This significant undertaking is part of Sterling Global’s expansive development portfolio, now valued at over $1.6 billion, which includes a variety of commercial, retail, residential, and land assets.&nbsp;

Sterling Global's other current projects include the luxury residential <a href="/buildings/como-terraces-south-yarra-139-alexandra-avenue-south-yarra">Como Terraces</a> in <a href="/developments/south-yarra-vic-3141">South Yarra</a> and the urban infill project Talbot Village in Melbourne’s southeast.

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