Wollongong is set for a new apartment tower.

Plans have been lodged by RM Developments for a $24 million project across a 2,700 sqm site at 41-47 Denison Street, right next to Wollongong Station and the <a href="/developments/wollongong-nsw-2500">Wollongong</a>&nbsp;town centre.&nbsp;

<a href="/architects/design-workshop-australia">Design Workshop Australia</a> (DWA) put together the plans for the 17-level, mixed-use commercial and residential building that will comprise 75 apartments above office tenancies and medical suites.

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The proposal involves partial demolition of an Art Deco-styled brick building and at-grade car parking to make way for the mixed-use development. The podium design integrates the retained façade of the Art Deco building to connect neighbouring buildings and harmonises with Denison Street's streetscape.

DWA's proposal emphasises the importance of the preservation of the existing building fabric to maintain the area's character and inform the curvilinear visual language of the tower levels.

The tower's curved geometry provides a distinct building character, offers residents unique views, and prioritises solar access for residential units and communal open spaces while minimising the overshadowing of neighbouring sites. Balcony elements and glazed vertical elements add visual interest and depth to the tower.

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The Design Excellence Report by GYDE Consulting suggested the&nbsp;proposed mixed-use development will provide high-quality commercial uses on the ground floor, enhancing the site’s public interface suitable to the streetscape and character of the locality, as well as a diverse range of apartment types.

There will be just six&nbsp;one-bedroom apartments, 67 two-beds and two three-bedroom units, as well as&nbsp;gardens on level one, seating areas, barbecue facilities, fitness areas on level nine, and a pool deck with lounging areas and an infinity edge pool on level 17. 151 parking spaces have been proposed for residential, commercial and visitor usage.

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In line with best practices for Environmental Sustainable Design (ESD), the project also aims to incorporate various sustainable initiatives such as rainwater collection, deep soil planting, use of water-efficient fixtures, LED lighting, sustainable concrete components, and the potential for solar panels.&nbsp;

The development also plans to include electric car charge points and spaces to promote eco-friendly transportation.

The site's strategic location is within walking distance of key amenities such as Wollongong Train Station, Lowden Square bus interchange, Wollongong Hospital, and Wollongong Central Shopping Centre.

Plans have been lodged for a $24 million project across a 2,700 sqm site at 41-47 Denison Street, right next to Wollongong Station and the Wollongong town centre

Staff Writer

First look: Wollongong's latest new apartment tower revealed

The Victorian division of Sydney's longtime luxury Lower North Shore development company Abadeen, is continuing its push into Melbourne's owner-occupier market.

Having launched <a href="/new-apartments/malea-94-burke-road-malvern-east">Maléa</a>, a collection of just seven luxury apartments on Malvern East's Central Park, <a href="/developers/abadeen-group">Abadeen</a>, led locally by former CBRE Director Andrew Leoncelli, has filed plans for its next project.

They'll be developing a boutique building in Prahran at&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/grandview-prahran-616-646-high-street-prahran-vic-3181">616-646 High Street</a>,&nbsp;on the corner of&nbsp;Airlie Avenue and High Street near Toorak Park and Orrong Romanis Reserve.

Abadeen secured the 2,198 sqm site, which is the&nbsp;former Cabrini Hospital medical facility, last year.

They had Carr design a four-level building that curves around a Smooth Bark Apple tree, immovable as it's listed as a national trust significant tree.

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Carr is no stranger to having to incorporate a heritage-listed tree in a new development, nor are they a stranger to having to do so for a development overseen by Leoncelli.

Leoncelli's ALP Developments were behind&nbsp;Victoria &amp; Burke in Camberwell, where Carr had to incorporate a 220-year-old gumtree in the development of just 15 apartments. The Burke Road project broke records for the suburb when two of the penthouses sold off the plan for $5.5 million each in 2020.

There are a further three trees on the Prahran site, two Flowering Gums and an English Oak, which line the perimeter and need council approval to be removed or pruned.

The documents submitted to the Stonnington Council said the building form pays homage to the existing heritage-listed tree curving around its canopy.

"Windows and glazing are perpendicular to the building grid and juxtapose against the curved form, creating moments of interest in the facade."

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There will be 26 apartments across the four levels, a mix of two-beds, two-bed plus study's, and three-bed apartments. They will sit above two levels of basement with parking for 56 cars.

The two-bedroom apartments start from around 100 sqm internally and the largest three-bedrooms, the three penthouses, range in size from 180 sqm to 269 sqm internally, not including the wraparound terraces and the private rooftop terraces.

Abadeen broke onto the Melbourne off the plan apartment development scene late last year when they launched Malea.

Designed by Ewert Leaf and in landscaping by John Patrick,&nbsp;Malea comprises seven two and three-bedroom apartments with&nbsp;Miele and Gaggenau appliances, extensive outdoor spaces immersed in nature, and a parkside location unrivalled in Malvern East.&nbsp;

Joel Robinson

First look: Abadeen lodge plans for second Melbourne apartment development

Melbourne developer LAS Group has submitted plans for a new 25-level tower in the heart of Southbank.

Fender Katsilidis (FK) has put together plans for the 188-apartment tower at 38 Clarke Street, on the corner of City Road and Clarke Street just behind Crown Melbourne.

In contrast to the neighbouring buildings with predominantly glass facade buildings, 38 Clarke Street embraces the industrial heritage of the area, with the building's lower level finishes drawing on the 19th-century local vernacular found on City Road with rich red brick detailing and arched windows.&nbsp;

FK associate principal Kianson Tay says the design of the tower needed to respect the context of the site and the surrounding area, while offering a fresh, timeless expression for residents to connect with, both within the development and beyond.&nbsp;

“City Road has a heritage of 19th century masonry warehouse buildings which we believe offers opportunities for contemporary reinterpretation," Tay says.

"There is an architectural language here of tactile materiality and brickwork detailing which we are excited to interpret into 38 Clarke Street. The material palette of our scheme has a sense of solidity and tactility, with materials that will patina and age gracefully over time."

Comprising two interlocking tower forms, the solidity of the masonry base transitions to a lighter and more delicate tower materiality of expressed warm-coloured concrete blades with an oxide finish.&nbsp;

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The lower ground level at street level features resident amenities including a dedicated bike lobby and parking area, pool and gym.&nbsp;

"To enhance the pedestrian experience and engagement along the street frontages, we have carefully considered the podium ground-level experience through human-scaled elements with a sense of craft and detailed design," Tay added.

"An off-form concrete canopy establishes a datum line at the base, with a composition of arched brick bay windows that evoke the industrial past of the neighbourhood. We were conscious that City Road can be a busy and hard-edged environment, &nbsp;and so we wanted to introduce architectural detailing and fine-scaled elements to enrich the experience at street level."

The top of the podium features a densely planted native garden bed designed by renowned &nbsp;Tract Landscape Architects. The garden bed provides residents and neighbouring towers with a visual connection to nature and strengthens the site's ecological value.&nbsp;

Sustainability measures targeting a 5-star Green Star rating include a bike-friendly lobby with extensive bicycle parking accommodating more than 200 spaces, far beyond typical allowances, &nbsp;to encourage the use of the city’s cycle lanes and reduce vehicle reliance. From an energy perspective, the all-electric building features distinctive angled fins that will passively reduce solar heat gain.&nbsp;

<a href="/developers/las-group">LAS Group</a> spokesperson Les Smith said one and two-bedroom apartments are highly sought after in&nbsp;<a href="/developments/southbank-vic-3006">Southbank</a>, particularly at a mid-tier price point.

"We’re excited to partner with FK, experts in tall buildings, to actualise these designs that both respect the heritage of the &nbsp;area and create a sense of place for people to call home in one of Melbourne’s most desirable locations, just 1km from the CBD.”

LAS Group spokesperson Les Smith said one and two-bedroom apartments are highly sought after in Southbank, particularly at a mid-tier price point

First look exclusive: LAS Group propose Fender Katsilidis apartment tower in Southbank

Aria is again seeking to bulk up its upcoming Kangaroo Point apartment project, Canopy House.

The design change comes after the&nbsp;Tim Forrester-led developer, who focuses heavily on sustainable practices, green buildings and extensive rooftop amenity, has bought the site next door to the approved Canopy House, now giving them a larger footprint of around 2,300 sqm across 50-62 Leopard Street, Kangaroo Point

They're seeking to add a further four levels to the previous 29-level tower by Rothelowman, which were approved in August after a&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/aria-seek-to-make-kangaroo-point-cliffside-tower-canopy-house-by-aria-larger">change application in June last year</a>.

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The new design will also see the step in the building removed. The tower floorplate will now get larger from levels 14 upwards, where previously narrowed to home the larger three-bedroom apartments. The design change will see&nbsp;the apartment numbers increase from 136 to 196.

The majority of the increases will be in the two-bedroom stock. There will be 75 per cent more two-beds, with then numbers jumping from 64 to 112. The three beds will increase 27 per cent from 66 to 84.

With the increase in the apartments will come an increase in the parking spaces, up to 295 from 226.

The new design will also see an extended podium which will now feature a resident park with a barbecue kitchen and outdoor dining area, playground, and seating pods.

The documents suggest the new design will improve the facade, providing a "greater visual relief to the built form and significantly increasing the project’s ‘Green Factor’."

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The land acquisition next door provides more than 130 metres of additional street frontage to Mark Lane, Leopard Street and Vulture Street.

Town planner Saunders Havill Group suggested in the documents submitted to the Brisbane City Council that&nbsp;the increased size of the site and the full control of the block-end provides for several significant improvements to the project in terms of its ground plane public realm offering, vehicle access, servicing and circulation, constructability, and sequencing methodologies.

They said the widening of the Mark Lane carriageway and verge will provide an improved pedestrian experience and vehicle safety, while also creating an opportunity for Mark Lane to become a destination laneway with echoes of Fish Lane.

The site had previously had two dwelling houses which Saunders Havills said were "left isolated", and had limited development potential.

Icon is forecasting an August start of construction, with a crane being installed onsite by March next year. Completion is forecasted for the end of 2027.

First look: Aria bulk up Canopy House in Kangaroo Point by buying next door

Barry Morris' love affair with Broadbeach is showing no signs of wavering.

His Canberra-based, Gold Coast prolific development company Morris Property Group is planning their 10th residential development <a href="/developments/broadbeach-qld-4218">in the suburb</a> neighbouring Surfers Paradise, the majority of which have been delivered in the last few years.

"Buyers love Broadbeach because it offers beachside living with metropolitan amenities, which is what the market is after," Morris told Urban back in 2022.

Morris has submitted plans for a high-end tower focused on the more affluent owner-occupier at 14 Chelsea Avenue, Broadbeach, a 607 sqm site next to their <a href="/buildings/opus-16-18-chelsea-avenue-broadbeach">Opus</a> Broadbeach tower which they completed in 2021.

They've had <a href="/architects/cottee-parker-architects">Cottee Parker</a>&nbsp;design a 25-level building with 22 full-floor apartments and a sole two-bed unit. They will sit above three basement levels which will have 45 parking spaces.

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The architecture firm said in documents submitted to the <a href="/developments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a> City Council this week that the project "presents as a slim and elegant form within the streetscape of Chelsea Avenue."

"Its slender, curvaceous form is in counterpoint to and contrasts with its neighbour on the west," the plans read.

"Overlooking the outdoor recreation and community precinct nearby - its design acknowledges and responds to its natural environment. The project draws inspiration from the grove of iconic Norfolk pine trees opposite, as well as from its proximity to sand and surf."

Each of the apartments will have 190 sqm internally and 35 sqm of balcony space, promoting indoor-outdoor living via wide sliding doors and making the most of the northerly and easterly views from football fields to wide ocean views of the Broadbeach shoreline and up and down the length of the Gold Coast.

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"The form of the balconies was inspired by the branch formations of the Norfolk pines which frame the view across to the sports field and beaches on the northern side of the street," the report noted.

"This balcony form adds depth, shade and layering to the facade, and its treatment softens the presentation of the building."

Rooftop recreation facilities include a pool deck, BBQ and dining area and a wellness centre including a gym, a lounge area and a sauna.

Morris has another site further up Chelsea Avenue where they're <a href="/news/qld/first-look-morris-property-group-file-plans-for-two-more-broadbeach-towers">planning a similarly boutique project</a> with 18 three-bedroom apartments across 20 levels.

The Canberra-based developer is currently marketing <a href="/new-apartments/crest-broadbeach-13-armrick-avenue-broadbeach">Crest</a> in Broadbeach, across the park at 13 Armrick Avenue. That's recently surpassed the <a href="/news/qld/crest-broadbeach-races-to-over-50-per-cent-sold">50 per cent sold mar</a>k, with construction underway.

Morris is onto its ninth apartment development in Broadbeach

Exclusive first look: Morris Property Group plot another Broadbeach tower

Deicorp&nbsp;has revealed its plans for the largest stage in Castle Hill's $3 billion Showground Precinct.

They've filed a state significant development for a seven-building masterplan which will bring a further 873 apartments to the burgeoning district.

<a href="/developers/deicorp">Deicorp</a> is leading the charge in the Hills District, with <a href="/new-apartments/the-ashford-castle-hill-25-ashford-avenue-castle-hill">The Ashford</a> and <a href="/new-apartments/hills-showground-village-castle-hill-2-mandala-parade-castle-hill">Hills Showground Village</a> well underway in <a href="/new-apartments/castle-hill-nsw-2154">Castle Hill</a> and <a href="/new-apartments/tallawong-village-rouse-hill-shop-30-12-conferta-avenue-tallawong">Tallawong Village</a> in the neighbouring Rouse Hill.

Deicorp picked up the 2.73-hectare site at 3 Andalusian Way, Castle Hill, next to the Hills Showground Station, in late 2023 and have had Turner Studio design the seven buildings which will include a 3,200 sqm public park.&nbsp;

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The plans by Turner said the design focuses on harmonizing the area’s natural and built environments to advocate community engagement.

Five per cent of the apartments will be reserved for affordable housing.

Deicorp's involvement in the Hills Showground Precinct is part of a larger urban renewal initiative in collaboration with Landcom and Sydney Metro.&nbsp;

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The Showground Station Priority Precinct conceptualised nearly a decade ago, reflects ongoing efforts by both the NSW Government and Sydney Metro to promote transit-oriented development around key transport nodes, deliver much-needed housing, provide closer job opportunities, and support sustainable transportation practices.

The 2017 Showground Station Plan is forecast to deliver around 5,000 new homes and 2,300 jobs over the next 20 years.

The 2017 Showground Station Plan is forecast to deliver around 5,000 new homes and 2,300 jobs over the next 20 years

Deicorp reveals plans for biggest stage in the Hills Showground Precinct

International developer Third.i is continuing its boutique push in Sydney's harbourside with its latest project.

Following on from their Muse development in Potts Point, <a href="/developers/thirdi-group">Third.i</a>, led by Ron Dadd and Luke Berry, has filed plans for a luxury apartment project in the neighbouring Rushcutters Bay.

The $21.6 million development at 51-57 Bayswater Road, submitted to the City of Sydney this month, will comprise 12 apartments above two retail tenancies on the ground level.<img alt="Third.i" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="3e5a1a41-c640-41ad-b7e6-9f8d97c300a7" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screen%20Shot%202024-04-15%20at%207.50.24%20am.png?VersionId=NowrZKkiQQq3QA0TyqpDKdtdWqBapT6e" />

The 594 sqm site, currently home to an eight-level, concrete apartment building, sits at the corner of Bayswater Road and Ward avenue, on the border of <a href="/new-apartments/potts-point-nsw-2011">Potts Point</a> and Rushcutters.

Woods Bagot said the location presents an "outstanding opportunity to merge the development's rich Art Deco heritage with its natural surroundings, creating a harmonious blend of historical charm and modern amenities."

"Our design has aims to respond to its context in multiple ways: considering its precolonial history, responding to the surrounding built environment, considering site-specific opportunities, enhancing its streetscape, and addressing privacy and sustainability," Woods Bagot noted in their Design Statement.

"Designed with sensitivity to its natural and historical context, the proposed development draws inspiration from the rushes that once characterised the area, paying homage to its precolonial history."

Woods Bagot said it's evident in the treatment of the&nbsp;façade elements, the integration of water as a design element, and the use of native species for planting.

"The design also references the architectural motifs of nearby Art Deco buildings, incorporating key moves such as the horizontal band expression with vertical accents, the use of clear geometric shapes, marking the entries and using brickwork as a primary material."

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The 12 apartments will sit across six levels and above two basement levels with 14 parking spaces, accessed by a car lift.

The two retail tenancies will front Bayswater Road.

Each apartment spans half a floor and starts from 121 sqm. They get larger further up the building, more like 140 sqm. Each unit has a balcony, at least 50 sqm, which will have a built-in spa.

There are two three-level penthouses, taking up three half-floors. The first level will be the main living space, which will have an additional butler's pantry in the kitchen and a multi-purpose room compared to the apartments below.

The second level will home the three bedrooms, the master with a balcony, and the private rooftop will be split down the middle, with each penthouse having a long plunge pool, outdoor kitchen, and alfresco space.

There is some space on the roof reserved for the whole building. That will have two alfresco dining spaces.

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Woods Bagot said the proposed development places a deliberate emphasis on offering a range of apartment types tailored to meet the diverse needs of potential residents.

"With a focus on accommodating families, the development proposes a significant number of three-bedroom units, acknowledging the demand for spacious living environments suitable for family-oriented lifestyles."

The plans come just a few months before the expected completion of <a href="/new-apartments/nautique-rushcutters-bay-100-bayswater-road-rushcutters-bay">Nautique</a> in <a href="/new-apartments/rushcutters-bay-nsw-2011">Rushcutters Bay</a>, the suburb's first major&nbsp;apartment development in over 13 years.

Nautique, which is being developed by JDH Capital, is a redevelopment of the former Vibe Hotel near Rushcutters Bay Park.

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Woods Bagot said the proposed development places a deliberate emphasis on offering a range of apartment types tailored to meet the diverse needs of potential residents

First look exclusive: Third.i plot luxe Rushcutters Bay apartments

National developer Landream has secured Stage 2 development approval from the City of Sydney Council for their $330 million Wattle Street project in Pyrmont.

<a href="/developers/landream">Landream</a> secured the 12,381 sqm site at 14-26 Wattle Street in 2021, previously known as Saunders Quarry and later as the City of <a href="/new-apartments/sydney-nsw">Sydney</a> Council depot.

The <a href="/developments/pyrmont-nsw-2009">Pyrmont</a>&nbsp;project is ready to take advantage of the $750 million of the Sydney Fish Markets at Blackwattle Bay, which following the redevelopment will create a major food and dining precinct for the area, just a stone's throw away from Wattle Street.

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Landream collaborated with Sydney-based architecture firm <a href="/architects/bvn-architecture">BVN Architecture</a> — who won the project's Architectural Design Competition, beating design submissions from the likes of Carter Williamson, <a href="/architects/tzannes-architects">Tzannes</a>, <a href="/architects/sjb-architects">SJB</a> and <a href="/architects/bates-smart">Bates Smart</a> — to revitalise the precinct.

BVN Architecture has integrated the site’s ecological past into its design approach while reconnecting with the Country and celebrating Pyrmont’s diverse identity.&nbsp;

The $900 million mixed-use project, dubbed <a href="/new-apartments/pyrmont-place-14-26-wattle-street-pyrmont-nsw-2009">Fig &amp; Wattle</a>, aims to create a vibrant work-meets-lifestyle hub with 237 apartments across four buildings, a 14,500 sqm commercial building, a recreation centre, landscaped open spaces, and family-friendly amenities, including stand-along work-from-home spaces.

There will be one, two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as a handful of studios and large four-bed apartments.

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The fifth building will solely home the commercial and office space, while one of the residential buildings will also feature a childcare centre and a recreation centre with two indoor sports courts to be owned by the City of Sydney Council.

BVN's Design Statement, part of the extensive submission to the City of Sydney Council, said 14-26 Wattle Street is located in the Innovation Corridor of the Sydney Harbour CBD, a unique precinct in the city that is undergoing rapid transformation.

"Capitalising on its easy access to Pyrmont, Blackwattle Bay, the Fish Market, Darling Harbour and the central CBD Precinct, it is set to become a sought-after destination with a strong focus on connecting Pyrmont to the Sydney CBD. The work/live industrial history of Pyrmont and Ultimo is still evident in the urban fabric."

Fig &amp; Wattle also include public links to ensure seamless pedestrian connectivity between Jones Street and Wentworth Park.

Construction at 14-26 Wattle Street is set to commence by the end of 2024.

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Landream is expecting to start construction at 14-26 Wattle Street at the end of 2024

Landream secure stage two approval for their $330 million Pyrmont apartment project

Ever-present Sydney developer <a href="/developers/deicorp">Deicorp</a> is a step closer to realising its next apartment project.

Following a rigorous Design Competition, something which the City of Sydney make mandatory for large projects within the City of Sydney local government area, renowned architectural firms <a href="/architects/candalepas-associates">Candalepas Associates</a> and <a href="/architects/fk-australia">Fender Katsalidis</a> will lead the design efforts for the landmark development on Joynton Avenue in <a href="/new-apartments/zetland-nsw-2017">Zetland</a>.

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The Joynton Avenue site, acquired for around $180 million from owner and occupier electricity distributor Ausgrid, spans 2.86 hectares and has nine existing buildings which will make way for what will become one of Green Square's prime residential addresses.

The project marks Deicorp's strategic move to expand its presence in South Sydney's thriving real estate market. With plans for a 580-apartment complex, the company aims to address the increasing demand for quality housing in the area.&nbsp;

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The 580 apartments will contribute to Deicorp's other projects already under construction in the area. Their&nbsp;<a href="/buildings/downtown-zetland-106-116-epsom-road-zetland">Downtown Zetland</a> and <a href="/buildings/the-rothschild-rosebery-24-rothschild-avenue-rosebery">The Rothschild Rosebery</a>&nbsp;projects are well advanced in construction. Deicorp's pipeline for the area now stands at over 1,300 apartments.

The zoning of the Joynton Avenue site allows for a mixed-use development, encompassing a gross floor area of about 55,000 sqm with buildings ranging from 28 to 50 metres in height.

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The project will also align with Deicorp's vision of transit-oriented development, promoting accessibility to transportation networks, amenities, and retail offerings in the vicinity.

The Joynton Avenue project is part of Deicorp's strategic vision to contribute nearly 4,000 apartments to Sydney's housing market over the next 12 months.

The Joynton Avenue project is part of Deicorp's strategic vision to contribute nearly 4,000 apartments to Sydney's housing market over the next 12 months.

Candalepas Associates and Fender Katsalidis win design competition for Deicorp's newest Zetland apartment development

Brisbane townhouse developer Tocu Properties is switching it up in West End.

Tocu, who has been developing townhouses across Brisbane's inner-ring suburbs, is moving into the apartment market. They've had&nbsp;<a href="/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a> draw up plans for a seven-level apartment development on the corner of Beesley and Filmer streets.

Tocu secured the six-lot amalgamation, totalling 1,648 sqm at 28 Beesley Street, in mid-2022. It was marketed as one of the last remaining infill development sites within the highly sought-after West End precinct.

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The proposal is for 42 two and three-bedroom apartments, 30 of which will have an additional multi-purpose room.

Crowning the building will be a 656 sqm rooftop amenity level with an infinity edge pool, hot and cold plunge pools, and open lawn and barbecue areas with views over Brisbane.

The Planning Report by Saunders Havill Group said the project represents an exciting opportunity to enhance the residential offerings in the vibrant <a href="/developments/west-end-qld-4101">West End</a> community, combining luxury living with the convenience of urban life.

"This development aims to cater to the growing demand for residential accommodation in the area, whilst providing a modern and comfortable living environment to suit the needs of its occupants and the community."

There will be 56 resident parking spaces, so every apartment has at least one parking space, and a further three visitor spaces.

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Tocu, led by developer Thomas Gray, has created several townhouse developments across Brisbane.

They were behind Fulcher Lane in Red Hill, completed a few years ago, while they are now working on&nbsp;The Archer Residences in Sherwood, 38 three and four-bedroom homes and townhouses at 60 Railway Terrace.

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