Aniko Group has secured approval from the Gold Coast City Council for their&nbsp;$2 billion, four-tower Mermaid Beach development which they're calling <a href="/new-apartments/the-landmark-mermaid-beach-14-seaview-avenue-mermaid-beach-qld-4218">The Landmark</a>.

Set to launch early next year, The Landmark on a prime, long vacant 1.1-hectare site on the corner of the Gold Coast Highway and Seaview Avenue will comprise residential, hotel, retail, hospitality, and commercial spaces, as well as significant amenity for future residents.

Aniko’s vision for <a href="/new-apartments/the-landmark-mermaid-beach-14-seaview-avenue-mermaid-beach-qld-4218">The Landmark</a> is to create a new lifestyle and tourism heart for <a href="/new-apartments/mermaid-beach-qld-4218">Mermaid Beach</a> that will leverage its prime location as the southern gateway to the heart of the Gold Coast’s bustling central beachside suburbs.

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“We are thrilled to have been granted approval to proceed with this transformational development that has been designed to create a self-sufficient environment within a community where people can live, work and play,” <a href="/developers/aniko-group">Aniko Group</a> Managing Director&nbsp;George Mastrocostas said.

Mastrocostas’ plans include three residential towers of 25, 30 and 40 storeys - and a further 53-level tower that will include a mix of hotel suites and private hotel branded residences.

“<a href="/new-apartments/the-landmark-mermaid-beach-14-seaview-avenue-mermaid-beach-qld-4218">The Landmark</a>, designed by award-winning firm Plus Architecture, will deliver a collection of 821 residences, over 10,000 sqm of A-grade commercial office and medical space and a vibrant new casual fine dining and beverage precinct on the ground floor,” Mastrocostas said.

Apartments have been designed to cater to a range of buyers, and residents will have access to world-class amenities on an expansive one hectare recreation podium.

“<a href="/new-apartments/the-landmark-mermaid-beach-14-seaview-avenue-mermaid-beach-qld-4218">The Landmark</a> will have every conceivable amenity on site for residents, hotel guests and office tenants while being just a short walk to everything that <a href="/new-apartments/mermaid-beach-qld-4218">Mermaid Beach</a> and nearby <a href="/new-apartments/broadbeach-qld-4218">Broadbeach</a> have to offer,” Mastrocostas added.

“Residents will have access to facilities they are more likely to find in a holiday resort while hotel guests will have ready access to everything the Coast has to offer from the beach to shopping and theme parks.”

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A key component of <a href="/new-apartments/the-landmark-mermaid-beach-14-seaview-avenue-mermaid-beach-qld-4218">The Landmark</a> project will be the dedicated ground-floor dining precinct that will offer waterfront fine dining adjacent to Pacific Fair.&nbsp;

“This will create a new must-visit location for <a href="/new-apartments/mermaid-beach-qld-4218">Mermaid Beach</a> that further enhances the existing lifestyle and dining facilities in nearby central <a href="/new-apartments/broadbeach-qld-4218">Broadbeach</a>."

Now that approval has been granted, <a href="/developers/aniko-group">Aniko</a> is laying plans to officially launch <a href="/new-apartments/the-landmark-mermaid-beach-14-seaview-avenue-mermaid-beach-qld-4218">The Landmark</a> to the market in early 2024.

Construction of the first stage is expected to begin by the end of next year.

Now that approval has been granted, Aniko is laying plans to officially launch The Landmark to the market in early 2024

Joel Robinson

Aniko Group plot launch of four-tower Mermaid Beach development The Landmark after council approval

Builder developer <a href="/developers/mcnab-developments">McNab</a> has snook in before the Christmas holidays to file plans for their recently acquired Montague Street, <a href="/new-apartments/west-end-qld-4101">West End apartment development</a> site.

They've had their go-to architecture partner&nbsp;Cottee Parker put together plans for a new 82-apartment building at <a href="/new-apartments/439-montague-road-west-end">439 Montague Road, West End</a>, the former Dixon's Tannery site.

As part of the heritage status of the former tannery building, <a href="/developers/mcnab-developments">McNab</a> will be retaining and adaptively re-using the key industrial structures from the Late Colonial era and create a pair of villa-style dwellings within the existing building volume of the heritage factory.&nbsp;

The Tannery was first established by Thomas Coar Dixon during the mid 1870s and was subsequently destroyed and rebuilt as a result of the&nbsp;1893 Brisbane River flood.

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Taking up the majority of the vast 4,465 sqm site is the new 10-level, glass-swathed building with 82 two and three-bedroom apartments. The building steps down from the 10th level to the fifth level on the southern boundary which creates what Cottee Parker says will be an iconic and recognisable shape, while also creating&nbsp;plentiful outdoor dwelling and recreation areas for residents.

In their Architectural Design Statement submitted to the Brisbane City Council this week, Cottee Parker referenced the late musician Robbie Robertson's most famous lines “You don’t stumble upon your heritage. It’s there, just waiting to be explored and shared.”

Cottee Parker said the proposed building has been designed with sensitivity to the local context and historical significance of the existing heritage building.

"The interface between the heritage and residential has been considered to create connections between the two buildings while refraining from building upon the heritage by maintaining a buffer zone," the report noted.

"Sympathetic acknowledgement of the heritage facade is also achieved through the feature columns along the podium that have been intentionally designed to match the angle of the heritage roof.

"The interface between the two buildings is lined with garden landscaping as well as raised planters and feature lamps which create a textured backdrop to the ‘Public Plaza’ and provide a comfortable space for residents and visitors to dwell in and pass through."

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The apartments have been arranged to maximise and take advantage of the unique views the site has to offer. There will be city glimpses toward the top of the building to the north east and parkland and river views to the south east.

An L-shape corridor is provided with glazing and raised planters with lush greenery spilling over to maintain a constant connection between internal and external spaces.

The apartment designs have been optimized to maximise the natural daylight exposure to residents.

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Crowning the building is the resident amenity which will feature a&nbsp;gym, steam room, a dining and lounge space, a lap pool, and a pair of open dining spaces and a yoga lawn area.

The building is uniquely located on Montague Street, quietly set well back from the street down a laneway therefore not having a street frontage like a typical apartment development.

Cottee Parker has also designed McNab's soon to launch Gold Coast apartment development <a href="/new-apartments/elements-budds-beach-surfers-paradise-21-oak-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Elements Budds Beach</a>.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/mcnab-completes-luxury-white-main-beach-apartment-tower-reveals-next-gold-coast-project">McNab completes luxury White Main Beach apartment tower, reveals next Gold Coast project</a>

First look: McNab file for Montague Street, West End apartment development

National developer <a href="/developers/traders-in-purple">Traders In Purple</a> has won approval for redevelopment of the former Palace Hotel site at <a href="/new-apartments/woody-point-qld-4019">Woody Point</a>, its 14th luxury coastal development on the Moreton Bay Peninsula.

<a href="/developers/traders-in-purple">Traders</a> had previously secured development approval for a 15-storey residential building on the site at&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/tydal-woody-point">2-8 Gayundah Esplanade, Woody Point</a>, but submitted a revised plan to Moreton Bay Regional Council seeking to reduce the height by five storeys to provide improved diversity in living options.

The new approval will see around 175 apartments delivered in two scaled down buildings of nine and 10 storeys, rather than a single tall tower. 
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The first building is expected to launch in mid-2024, relieving some of the housing pressure in a region that requires more than 90 new homes to be built each week to keep pace with the growing population. <a href="/developers/traders-in-purple">Traders In Purple</a> is the dominant residential apartment developer on the Peninsula which falls within the City of Moreton Bay, the fifth fastest growing local government area in Australia.

Earlier this year <a href="/developers/traders-in-purple">Traders</a> completed construction of Lasail, 124 apartments and a marina on the Newport Waterfront.

They're also currently building Marin, its sold-out 80-apartment development on the Scarborough waterfront. That's due to complete in early 2025, while <a href="/new-apartments/orilla-woody-point">Orilla</a>, a collection of 32 luxury residences on the <a href="/new-apartments/woody-point-qld-4019">Woody Point</a> water’s edge, also began construction this month.

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The latest <a href="/developers/traders-in-purple">Traders</a> project at Woody Point occupies a prime elevated site with wide views across Moreton Bay and back towards the Brisbane skyline.

Renowned as the venue where the BeeGees played their first paid gig, the Palace Hotel served its last drinks in 2013 and was demolished the following year after a fire. Other famed attractions include the <a href="/new-apartments/woody-point-qld-4019">Woody Point</a> Jetty, a favourite fishing spot, and The Belvedere Hotel, a local institution which has recently undergone a multi-million dollar makeover.

<a href="/developers/traders-in-purple">Traders In Purple</a> Senior Development Manager Alex Black said the move to provide a more diverse range of apartments comes in response to a changing demographic profile on the Peninsula.

“In the past couple of years, we’ve seen a rise in the number of working age people and families buying on the Peninsula, seeking a relaxed bayside lifestyle 40 minutes from the Brisbane CBD,” Black said.

“Our offering in this area used to be large three bedroom apartments preferred by downsizers and while they still represent a large share of the market, we are now catering to a much broader and younger demographic.

“We adjusted the design to reflect this shift so that there will be a greater diversity of apartment types and a range of price points that appeal to downsizers as well as families and working age buyers. It’s a better outcome for the locality from a social and economic perspective.”

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The most recent DA went through a swift approval process with only one objection lodged which Black attributes to an improved design and community outcome.

A 20-metre separation of two lower-scale buildings creates a view corridor through the site and allows improved sunlight to apartments and the community space, with gardens and swimming pools proposed at the ground level. Each building will have its own amenity.

The perimeter will be heavily landscaped to enhance the street appeal and ground level apartments will feature their own private entry, creating an attractive and active frontage.

Renowned as the venue where the BeeGees played their first paid gig, the Palace Hotel served its last drinks in 2013 and was demolished the following year after a fire

First look: Traders in Purple secure approval for Woody Point apartment development on former Palace Hotel site

Sherpa Property Group is fast-tracking plans for its expanded <a href="/new-apartments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a> portfolio, filing a development application for its prime <a href="/new-apartments/chevron-island-qld-4217">Chevron Island</a> site.

<a href="/developers/sherpa-property-group">Sherpa</a>, who has&nbsp;completed 11 projects on the <a href="/new-apartments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a> over the past six years, is seeking to developer a boutique three-level apartment building on the 1,710 sqm, <a href="/new-apartments/perspective-helm">107 Stanhill Drive site</a> they acquired a few months ago.

They'll be <a href="/new-apartments/perspective-helm">launching the project</a>, just&nbsp;10 exclusive apartments&nbsp;at the start of 2024, with the goal to start construction Q3 2024 pending approval from the <a href="/new-apartments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a> City Council.

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The premium north facing, riverfront site will also feature marina berths, a first for Sherpa’s Perspective brand. Being just inside the 6-knot zone, the project is tipped to attract the boating community as it will provide immediate access to the Broadwater and ocean.

Designed by HAL Architects, the development will feature spacious interiors, specifically designed for the downsizer and owner-occupier market. The apartments will all comprise a minimum of three bedrooms plus multi-purpose room with penthouses offering four-bedroom residences.

<a href="/developers/sherpa-property-group">Sherpa Property Grou</a>p Founder Christie Leet said the project is one of the best sites on the coast and it's a great addition to the <a href="/developers/sherpa-property-group">Sherpa</a> brand.

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“We believe a boutique project is a perfect fit for Chevron Island with an intimate design that lends itself to sophisticated, yet private, lifestyle," Leet said.

"We think our buyers are those already in the vicinity, particularly downsizers, so we have worked hard to make them as good to live in as a house with a huge emphasis on security.

“Each residence will also have a three to four car lock up garage, plus storage, as this level of amenity has been in strong demand across our recent projects.

“This is a really exciting project for the team and we will be working hard to once again deliver the best floor plans on the Gold Coast, continuing to improve each iteration of our Perspective brand.”

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The Chevron Island development follows a successful run by <a href="/developers/sherpa-property-group">Sherpa Property Group</a> for its most recent <a href="/new-apartments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast projects</a> - Perspective Broadwater at Biggera Waters and <a href="/buildings/perspective-on-albatross">Perspective on Albatross</a> at <a href="/new-apartments/mermaid-beach-qld-4218">Mermaid Beach</a>.

<a href="/developers/sherpa-property-group">Sherpa</a> recently launched their luxury <a href="/new-apartments/palm-beach-qld-4221">Palm Beach apartment development</a>, <a href="/news/qld/sherpa-launch-perspective-nexus-palm-beach-apartments">Perspective Nexus</a>, just off the sand.

Sherpa Property Group Founder Christie Leet said the project is one of the best sites on the coast and it's a great addition to the Sherpa brand

First look: Sherpa file plans for luxury Chevron Island apartment development

Joint venture partners Rebel Property Group &amp; Braxton Capital, both privately held Sydney-based development firms, have unveiled plans to build 10 townhomes in Sydney’s affluent Lower North Shore.&nbsp;

The proposal is planned for a 2,400 sqm site close to Chatswood acquired last year from Uniting Church Australia. The site at 7-9 Lynvale Close had been under the same ownership for 50 years before the partners swooped.&nbsp;

Braxton owner Andrew Donnelly said they had been drawn to the site due to its ideal location: a quiet street across from a park, close to elite schools, a quick walk to the shops at Lane Cove or Chatswood and close to multiple train stations.

“The proposed scheme will be the first collection of houses by Rebel &amp; Braxton and has been developed in response to the increased demand&nbsp;for luxury homes in Sydney’s Lower North Shore,” Donnelly said.&nbsp;

The 2400 sqm site, currently occupied by a derelict aged care facility, will be redeveloped into a collection of residences designed by their longstanding architect partner Popov Bass. Each residence will have views of Helen St Park and will contain up to three separate living areas, three bedrooms, generous gardens and double lock-up basement parking and storage.

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Allen Linz from Rebel said: “We’ve worked closely with Council to achieve an outcome that improves the streetscape and provides for much-needed accommodation within the area.”&nbsp;

Designed with owner-occupiers in mind and at the top end of the market, each home will have a private lift and private master retreats including large bedrooms, walk-in robes and ensuites, a laundry room and integrated appliances. Select residences will also have a third living area that can be converted into a gym or studio, cinema room, private art studio or a kids’ rumpus room.&nbsp;

The developers are aiming to start construction by mid-2023, having just received planning approval from Lane Cove Council.

Rebel and Braxton have been busy over the past 18 months, padding out a substantial development pipeline with high-end residential apartment projects and commercial projects across Sydney. They hold a major focus on the core metro areas of Sydney such as the Inner West, Lower North Shore and the Eastern Suburbs.&nbsp;

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In Marrickville, the group, in partnership with Toga Group, has recently secured pre-sales and started construction on an $80 million multi-level industrial complex after buying the 3500 sam site at 18-36 Faversham Street in 2022.&nbsp;

It also has plans for another Marrickville site it amalgamated earlier this year. The group secured 41-47 Farr Street, which it has since adjoined with a neighbouring site at 37 Farr Street, to create a 2,450 sqm block.

It now has plans for a <a href="/news/nsw/rebel-and-braxton-secure-greenlight-for-marrickvilles-first-timber-yards-precinct-apartments">$100-million project comprising five storeys of residential apartments</a> and a 600 sqm community pocket park.

Rebel and Braxton have been busy over the past 18 months with high-end residential apartment projects and commercial projects planned across Sydney

Rebel and Braxton unveils luxe Lane Cove townhouse project

Mosaic Property Group has received the green light for its revised development application as it progresses with Isabel by Mosaic.

Situated in a rare, coveted beachfront position on The Esplanade in Burleigh Heads, the <a href="/new-apartments/isabel-by-mosaic-96-the-esplanade-burleigh-heads">18-level residential development</a> comprises 28 luxury apartments and is part of Mosaic's Masterpiece Series.

They've tweaked the designs which were approved from a former development application, when Forme were set to develop Sea to designs by Koichi Takada. The update focused&nbsp;on adjusting the floor-to-ceiling height following detailed design modifications.&nbsp;

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The City of Gold Coast has approved the changes, allowing the maximum height to reach 54.45 metres above ground, citing the adjustment as "inconsequential and negligible" within the context of an 18-storey building.

Gatehouse Architects was responsible for the updated plans. Mosaic reported that the height adjustments were necessary “to address servicing obligations”.

Mosaic's overview of <a href="/new-apartments/isabel-by-mosaic-96-the-esplanade-burleigh-heads">Isabel</a> describes the architecture as "taking direct cues from the natural beauty of its surroundings, featuring graceful curves, expansive glazing, floating balcony slabs, and generous outdoor living spaces.”

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By the end of October, Mosaic Property Group had <a href="/news/qld/mosaic-secure-quick-100-million-in-sales-at-isabel-by-mosaic-burleigh-heads">already achieved $100 million in sales for the Isabel project</a>. The residences, ranging from three and four-bedroom half-floor and full-floor apartments and two split-level penthouses with private rooftop pools, attracted buyers from both local and interstate markets.

Prices for these luxury residences ranged from $4.5 million to $10 million, reflecting the high demand for premium living spaces in the Burleigh Heads area.

Each apartment showcases impeccable craftsmanship and lavish finishes, with open-plan living areas leading onto expansive balconies overlooking ocean views.

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"Living spaces span up to 482 sqm on one level and are adorned with ultra-premium materials and finishes, showcasing bespoke craftsmanship that marries aesthetics and functionality, elevating coastal luxury to unparalleled heights," the overview added.

The heart of the home is a gourmet kitchen adorned with premium finishes and top-tier appliances.

Residents will also enjoy a virtual concierge service and world-class hotel-style amenities, including a state-of-the-art gymnasium, sauna, steam room, pool, spa, and sun deck.

<a href="/new-apartments/isabel-by-mosaic-96-the-esplanade-burleigh-heads">Isabel by Mosaic</a> embraces an eco-conscious approach with best-practice sustainable design principles of industry-leading accreditation programs, ensuring comfort and environmental responsibility.

Mosaic is targeting a late 2025 completion of <a href="/new-apartments/isabel-by-mosaic-96-the-esplanade-burleigh-heads">Isabel by Mosaic</a>, another built by their construction arm Mosaic Construction.

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By the end of October, Mosaic Property Group had already achieved $100 million in sales for the Isabel project

Staff Writer

Mosaic secure approval for Isabel by Mosaic in Burleigh Heads

Former footballer Scott Crow has secured approval for a Broadbeach apartment tower.

Crow, who played for both Collingwood and Hawthorn, is set to developer a 33-level tower on a large 1,750 sqm site at <a href="/new-apartments/33-37-armrick-avenue-broadbeach">33 Armrick Avenue</a>. Designed by <a href="/architects/plus-architecture" target="">Plus Architecture</a>, the 203-apartment tower will take on a tall, curved form that embraces the sub-tropical coastal lifestyle.&nbsp;

It will have a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments.

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Crow filed the development application last September, around 14 months ago from application to approval.

In their design statement submitted to the Gold Coast City Council, Plus noted that the project&nbsp;embodies the nostalgic character of the Gold Coast, with a contemporary, well considered architectural response&nbsp;through form, materiality and response to climate and context.

Level three of the podium will house the recreation level, with plans for a gym, outdoor lounge and fire pit, yoga deck, two small cold pools, a large pool, complemented by floating day beds, a spa and shallow pool, private cabanas, lounge terrace, sauna and steam rooms, powder room, residential storage areas, barbecue areas and a bar nook.&nbsp;

The apartments will begin from level five, with eight apartments per floor until level 21.

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Taking up stock in the upper levels of the tower is a collection of sub-penthouses and penthouses.&nbsp;

Level 31 comprises four sub-penthouses, each with a master suite, as well as two additional bedrooms and bathrooms, a laundry room, multi-purpose room, a butler’s pantry, as well as an open plan kitchen, dining and living space that opens to a private outdoor space.&nbsp;

Two two-storey penthouses top out the development, with one occupying the northern area of the floorplate and the second in the southern.&nbsp;

The two penthouses mirror one another with the internal design, comprising three-bedrooms, a multi-purpose room, a laundry, a powder room, and an open plan kitchen, dining and two living areas.&nbsp;The eastern side of the penthouses will comprise a pool, sun deck, outdoor kitchen and barbecue area, dining as well as a fire pit.

<img alt="First Look: Plus-designed Broadbeach apartment tower set for Armrick Avenue" data-entity-type="" data-entity-uuid="" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/c_scale,w_580,dpr_2.0,q_auto:good/https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screen%20Shot%202022-09-14%20at%205.51.41%20pm.png?VersionId=Z37u55IdSlxK5e1mLDi1L7D.qgghznyK" />Render of the Armrick Ave facade. Credit: Plus&nbsp;

The tower will sit a few doors down from Morris Property Group's recently launched <a href="/new-apartments/crest-broadbeach-13-armrick-avenue-broadbeach">Crest Broadbeach</a> at 13 Armrick Avenue.

<a href="/new-apartments/crest-broadbeach-13-armrick-avenue-broadbeach">Crest</a> is Morris's eighth apartment development in Broadbeach. That will have 157 apartments designed by Guida Moseley Brown Architects.

The tower will sit a few doors down from Morris Property Group's recently launched Crest Broadbeach at 13 Armrick Avenue

Former footballer secures approval for Gold Coast apartment development

Michael Skala's Willowstone Capital has secured planning approval for Article Windsor—a mixed-use development in a sought-after High St location in Melbourne's south east.&nbsp;

The project at 274-284 High Street in Windsor blends modern apartments and a Federation-style heritage building restoration.

A key highlight of Article Windsor is the strategic amalgamation of two adjoining development sites, a testament to Willowstone Capital's foresight and ability to identify unique opportunities.

The $16 million development is situated on a 408 sqm site that was last sold in April 2021 for $2.5 million.

Article Windsor comprises 36 apartments ranging from one to three bedrooms across a new six-storey building.

There will be 14 one-bedroom, 14 two-bedroom, and eight three-bedroom configurations. The plans also include a basement car park with 33 parking spaces designed by Warren and Mahoney.

Complementing this modern building is the restoration of the heritage building on site. This historic structure is slated to be adapted for various uses, including retail, food and beverage establishments, and commercial office spaces.&nbsp;

Situated five kilometres southeast of Melbourne's CBD, the development benefits from its proximity to the famous Chapel Street and the dynamic Windsor precinct. The rejuvenation of this area is poised to positively impact the local community, providing housing and contributing to the region's economic vitality.&nbsp;

Willowstone Capital's project has garnered support from IDA, who will serve as the principal capital partner.&nbsp;

Willowstone Capital's project has garnered support from IDA, who will serve as the principal capital partner. 

Willowstone Capital secure approval for new Windsor apartment development

Joint venture partners GURNER™ and Qualitas has announced a partnership with OSK Property to deliver a build to rent residential tower within OSK's booming $2.8 billion Melbourne Square precinct in Melbourne's Southbank.

The OSK Group is a publicly listed developer in Malaysia with over five decades of experience. They will retain an ownership stake in the BTR asset alongside GURNER™ and Qualitas' joint venture group GQ who will develop, manage and operate the BTR tower.

The new BTR tower will be designed by Cox Architecture and will further enhance the mixed-use offering at the Melbourne Square precinct, delivering around 500 residences and extensive communal amenities.

The tower will be another new addition to Melbourne Square, a precinct focused on&nbsp;world-class resident facilities, health and wellness amenities, and a range of apartment options that have so far appealed to a diverse mix of residents.

OSK has completed the first two towers in Melbourne Square, and earlier this year launched BLVD, arguably the most impressive tower to date.

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The $2.8 billion Melbourne Square precinct encompasses five towers, a 3,745 sqm public park, full- line Woolworths, childcare and a number of retailers.

In keeping with GQ’s industry leading commitment to sustainability, the tower will feature environmentally sustainable design including 5-Star Green Star certification, an inset energy network and a net-zero energy emissions outcome. With low cost, 100 percent renewable energy available, and an all-electric building, the development is set to be carbon neutral in operation.

Partnering with GQ to develop, manage and operate the BTR tower means OSK Property can convert one of the Melbourne Square towers into a retained asset within its portfolio, an appealing proposition that will see the developer diversify asset classes within a single project.

GQ and OSK Property have strong confidence in the Southbank market. GQ has a separate BTR project under construction on City Road in Southbank, while OSK Property recently completed two transactions, acquiring neighbouring properties totalling 7,800 sqm at 87-117 Queensbridge Street and 190 City Road for a future mixed-use development.

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The GQ BTR platform launched in 2021 with three initial seed sites: in Melbourne, the $300 million Beach House in Melbourne’s St Kilda – which is nearing completion ahead of the first residences hitting the market in early 2024 and a $350 million tower at City Road in Southbank, and in Sydney the 61-storey, $450 million project in Hassall Street, Parramatta.

Construction for the Melbourne Square site is due to commence in Q1 2025.

Gurner Group Chief Development Officer Robert Clarke said the team have been watching Melbourne Square for a number of years.

"We are looking forward to contributing first-class rental accommodation to the precinct," Clarke said.

“This joint venture makes a lot of sense for us as it’s a shovel-ready precinct that will deliver much needed rental supply to the market in an area that’s growing and supporting a large population.

“With the current demand for rental stock still at historical highs, we are actively looking at many different ways to add to our portfolio whether that be partnerships, joint ventures or traditional acquisitions."

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OSK Property Australia CEO Chong Boon Woon said the joint venture with GQ represents the next evolution of their Australia pipeline.

“Our development philosophy is very much focused on strategic, risk-adjusted decision-making and a quality over quantity approach to individual projects and acquisitions.

“This joint venture with GQ represents the next evolution of our Australian pipeline, allowing us to go where the market is, recognising the under-supply of the rental accommodation in Melbourne, while enhancing the offering at Melbourne Square and maximising the position of our existing portfolio.

“OSK Property has a strong reputation as a high-quality developer in Malaysia, and given the success and proven track record of delivery at Melbourne Square we would like to think the Australian market can see that we are trustworthy and that we do what we say we will.

“We were motivated to seek a joint venture partner after recognising the under-supply of rental accommodation throughout Melbourne – we are looking forward to contributing to high-quality rental options in the city, while providing another architectural landmark building in an amenity-rich precinct."

The tower will be another new addition to Melbourne Square, a precinct focused on world-class resident facilities, health and wellness amenities, and a range of apartment options that have so far appealed to a diverse mix of residents

Gurner announces build to rent tower in OSK's Melbourne Square, Southbank masterplan

The Gold Coast City Council has approved plans for a $300 million 'Integrated Surf Park Village' at The Club at Parkwood Village.

The Parkwood Village Golf and Surf Resort introduces a four-hectare dual-zone Endless Wave surfing lagoon as the centrepiece—the city's first wave park.&nbsp;

Dubbed Endless Surf Wave Lagoon, the wave pool will offer customisable wave configurations to cater to different surfer preferences and abilities.

The project will be categorised into six precincts spread across sixteen new and modified main buildings, which consist of eight residential apartments and short-term accommodation buildings, 12 no. resort villas, a pavilion and brewhouse, retail and commercial tenancies, a 120-person childcare centre, a maintenance building, a golf pro shop and a wedding chapel.&nbsp;

Designed by BDA Architecture, the vision for the resort is to create a defined architectural character that reflects the Gold Coast 'Palm Springs' architectural language and contemporary commercial architecture.

“The Residential &amp; Serviced Apartments, Central, Pavilion &amp; Brewhouse, Resort Villas, Commercial Buildings, and its podium base have been considered as a three-dimensional form in the urban context of the Parkwood Precinct,” BDA said in their design brief.

“The simple curved podium base with its horizontal lines and openness allows cascading landscapes to spill over the podium edge, softening its appearance whilst allowing for flooding.

“The curved plan form of the development is aligned and reflects the site’s shape and existing spatial geometry of the site context.”

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Anticipated as a new attraction for locals and tourists, the large 'endless surf' wave pool will sit alongside an 18-hole golf course on site.

The $10 million transformation of the Parkwood Golf Course is a pivotal aspect of the development, promising a PGA tour-level golf course to enhance the overall golfer experience within a scenic landscape.

A mini-golf, ten-pin bowling, and Top Golf Swing Suites add more entertainment options to the development, while diverse dining options, from casual dining to beach club and beachfront fine dining, complete the hospitality precinct at Parkwood Village. A European-style beach club is on the beach's northern end, and a family beach precinct is at the southern end.&nbsp;

The resort will also feature a mix of hotel accommodations private residences, and host a retirement community in collaboration with Living Choice.

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The Surf HQ building, positioned between the apartment buildings and located centrally fronting the Endless Surf Wave Lagoon, is a focal point associated with the wave pool. It will house ancillary retail, café spaces, and office areas primarily for wave pool staff.

A new mixed-use precinct will also extend existing commercial tenancies at The Club at Parkwood Village and introduce new retail and commercial spaces surrounding the surf lagoon.&nbsp;

Spearheaded by the Gold Coast Titans, the health, sports, and recreation precinct will include a high-performance recovery centre, altitude training facilities, and state-of-the-art medical spaces accessible to the public.

Adding an Active Hub reinforces Parkwood Village as a wellness hub, offering world-class facilities for recovery, training, medical services, and overall health and well-being.

Designed by BDA Architecture, the vision for the resort is to create a defined architectural character that reflects the Gold Coast 'Palm Springs' architectural language and contemporary commercial architecture

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