Newly launched Sydney-based development company PERIFA is teaming up with established developer Abadeen to create a 15,870 sqm waterfront precinct in Putney.

The 20 Waterview Street project, dubbed Pier 20, is set to see the Halvorsen’s boatshed refurbished to create a waterfront dining and commercial precinct, two three-level apartment buildings constructed, 18 three-level townhouses, and a 36-berth marina.

Within close proximity to Putney Village, Pier 20 offers immediate access to major retail amenities and on-foot access to ferry stops, trainlines and local parks.

The partnership between PERIFA, part of established parent company Versatile Group, and Abadeen, whose portfolio has predominantly been focused on high-end residential projects across the north shore,&nbsp;is being backed by equity partners Mitsubishi Estate Asia Pte. Ltd and Phoenix Property Investors.

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Fabrizio Perilli, Co-Founder of PERIFA and Managing Director of Versatile Group, said Pier 20 offers an extraordinary opportunity to restore and adaptively reuse the heritage-listed buildings, ensuring the site’s past is celebrated and reinvigorated as a buzzing location for the community to enjoy.

“Our partnership with Abadeen supported by Mitsubishi Estate Asia and Phoenix Property Investors will allow us to transform this unique site into a premium mixed-use development, with retail, dining and residential on Sydney’s harbour front,” Perilli said.

“Having significant experience in the adaptive reuse of heritage buildings, we are excited to be part of this important restoration for Putney.”

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Joe Tack, Abadeen's Chief Operating Officer, said the acquisition represents a rare opportunity to regenerate a significant infill site with 300m of water frontage.

“We are confident that the mix of townhouses and apartments, together with a curated food and beverage and a new marina will be a unique offering when the project is brought to market in 2024,” Tack said.

“We’ve known the executive team from PERIFA for a long time and are looking forward to bringing the combined expertise together to deliver an exceptional outcome for the community.”

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Yuzo Nishiyama, Head of Australia, Mitsubishi Estate Asia Pte. Ltd., said the Pier 20 project marked the beginning of a successful partnership with PERIFA.

“In the Australian market, and especially in Sydney, we know there’s ongoing demand for premium accommodation in waterfront locations, especially when there are amenities and entertainment on the doorstep,” Nishiyama said.

“Our investment into Pier 20 marks the beginning of our relationship with PERIFA, and we are excited by the opportunity to joint venture the development with Abadeen and Phoenix Property Investors, and we look forward to combining our shared global and local experience and capability to deliver this unique development in NSW.”

Pier 20 is expected to be completed by FY27, with a total development cost of $240 million.

Joe Tack, Abadeen's Chief Operating Officer, said the acquisition represents a rare opportunity to regenerate a significant infill site with 300m of water frontage.

Joel Robinson

PERIFA and Abadeen to create Putney waterfront precinct, Putney Wharf Residences

Australian property developer Third.i and joint venture partner Phoenix Property Investors (PPI), are planning to provide frontline Sydney healthcare workers with a range of new affordable housing at their Crows Nest Metro over-station project, Hume Place.

In an industry-first, Third.i and PPI are partnering with one of Australia’s largest community housing providers, Evolve Housing, and proposing to designate 15 per cent of the mixed-used development to nurses, midwives, health professional and services staff working at nearby Royal North Shore (RNS) Hospital and other local health facilities.

This will allow health workers, who are unable to find affordable rental apartments within the local government area, to live close to their workplaces. A demographic study 1 commissioned by Third.i and PPI shows that local health workers and services staff are being forced to travel between 30-50 kilometres to get to work every day or night. Workers from Royal North Shore Hospital living alone are paying up to 58 per cent of their salary for a studio in the local area.

Health Services Union Secretary, Gerard Hayes, said we have a housing crisis that is becoming a health crisis.

"Essential health workers are already making the tough decision to leave the sector in search of work closer to home. A hospital cleaner, a physiotherapist, a wardsperson, these workers shouldn’t have to travel for hours each day, coming to work already exhausted. We need solutions that mean these workers can afford to live in the communities they serve," Hayes said.

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NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association General Secretary, Shaye Candish, welcomed the Third.i and Evolve partnership, pointing to a new member survey, which showed the lack of affordable housing was causing stress and anxiety for many healthcare workers.

“Many nurses and midwives in NSW struggle to secure affordable housing. 76% of respondents to our member survey said a lack of affordable housing was a problem, and over half indicated they were insecure in their current accommodation or didn’t have a steady place to live,” Candish said.

“Proximity to work is particularly relevant because of nurses and midwives’ work patterns, including shift work. 90% want to live near their workplace and access to affordable housing influences their employment decisions. 69% of respondents said they were experiencing rental stress.

“With the crippling cost-of-living pressures, the harsh reality is that the overwhelming majority of healthcare workers simply cannot find, let alone afford, to live near RNS, The Mater or other health facilities on the lower north shore.

Evolve CEO Lyall Gorman said&nbsp;demand for affordable housing far out-strips the current supply on to the market.

“That’s why we’re delighted that Evolve’s partnership with Third.i will potentially deliver a pipeline of new affordable housing for healthcare workers, who otherwise would be travelling between 1-2 hours to get to work every day.”

Third.i Director and Co-Founder Robert Huxley said Third.i was excited that the ‘Hume Place’ development could help address the chronic shortage of quality, affordable housing on Sydney’s lower north shore.

“We want to give frontline healthcare workers, like nurses, midwives, paramedics, and health professional and services staff, the chance to finally find quality, affordable housing options, close to Royal North Shore Hospital, The Mater Hospital and other local health facilities,” Mr Huxley said.

“The strategic location of the development, right above the Crows Nest Metro, will allow health care workers to easily access Royal North Shore Hospital, RPA, Sydney and St Vincent’s Hospitals, within just a few minutes. “Our proposed amended design aligns with the Minns Government’s drive to get more housing in connected, urban areas around stations and transport hubs, allowing key workers to live close to their work.”

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Third.i and PPI have already been granted Stage 1 approval for the Metro Precinct (Site A and B) development, but due to a decreased demand for office space, the urgent need for additional residential density in the LGA and in line with the Minns Government’s commitment to increasing the low supply of affordable housing, Third.i and PPI are proposing to amend the concept SSD for Site A for mixed-use, which includes a mix of affordable housing, private residential, retail, and commercial floor space.

Huxley said Hume Place will not only address the growing residential needs of the community, but create much-needed economic activity for local businesses.

“Should the project be approved, it will offer frontline workers a new benchmark of affordable and convenient inner city living; close to transport hubs, amenities and major hospitals in the Northern Sydney Local Health District. Frontline health workers, cleaning and catering staff working at local hospitals will all benefit from the affordable housing options, greatly-reduced travel times and improved work-life balance. 3 “These new residents will shop and spend locally which will be an added bonus for the local business community.”

Third.i will hand over the title of the affordable tower to Evolve, should the amended application be approved. The proposed precinct is set to launch to market on 15 October 2023 at the local community event, Crows Nest Fest.

Third.i has partnered with over 40 local businesses to offer attendees the chance to win one of three $10,000 voucher packs, to be used throughout Crows Nest.

Health Services Union Secretary, Gerard Hayes, said we have a housing crisis that is becoming a health crisis

Third.i to offer affordable housing to frontline workers at Crows Nest over-station development Hume Place

Johnson Property Group has received State significant masterplan approval for its $600 million Trinity Point development in Lake Macquarie.

The green light fast-tracks the masterplanned community’s plans to provide a unique blend of sustainable luxury living and a significant economic boost to Lake Macquarie and surrounding areas.

Set against the scenic 3.8-hectare backdrop of waterfront property overlooking Barden’s Bay, Trinity Point promises a mix of premium resort hospitality, retail spaces and apartments, as well as a state-of-the-art marina and helipad.

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The masterplan features 180 luxury apartments with 614 car spaces, a 218-room hotel, a function centre for up to 300 people, a medispa and wellness retreat, six serviced apartments and two 300-seat restaurants.

Currently on the site sits restaurant 8 at Trinity.

Johnson Property Group's Natalie Johnson says they built an $8 million, 350-seat pop-up&nbsp;restaurant to showcase a taste of what is to come in the proposed development.

“It currently attracts up to 1000 to 1200&nbsp; customers per day with 80% travelling up from Sydney for the experience," Johnson says.

"It makes you feel like you could be anywhere in the world without getting on a plane, proving the incredible demand and future success of a project of this calibre.”

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Trinity Point’s 188-berth marina is poised to become one of New South Wales’ largest, creating hundreds of new jobs in the region.&nbsp;

Keith Johnson of Johnson Property Group said Trinity Point isn’t merely a development, it’s a world-class resort development.

"[The] 188-berth marina will attract tourism from around the World because there is nothing else like it in Australia," Johnson says. The marina will become one of&nbsp; New South Wales’ largest marinas, creating hundreds of new jobs in the region.&nbsp;

Renowned architect Koichi Takada has been in charge of the designs of the new stage of Trinity Park. He took&nbsp;inspiration from the serene surroundings and rolling Watagan Mountains.

“Our design concept aims for harmonious interaction with nature,” Takada said.

Fluid, sculptural forms are blanketed with green roofs touching the ground in the same manner as the nearby mountains meet the lake.

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Much of the site will remain publicly accessible, featuring a major public pedestrian walkway along the foreshore and secondary through-site links weaving around the buildings. These walkways offer a trail experience, connecting private and public areas.

Koichi Takada Architects will also bring its signature biophilic design to Trinity Point. Think solar panels tucked between lush green roofs, rainwater collection systems, and boardwalks that don’t just look good—they do good.&nbsp;

Lake Macquarie’s property market has shown up to a 40 per cent increase over the last year alone. The recent completion of the Sydney–Newcastle Expressway adds to the region’s desirability.

The masterplan features 180 apartments, a 218-room hotel, a function centre, a medispa and wellness retreat, six serviced apartments and two 300-seat restaurants

Johnson Property Group secure approval for Koichi Takada-designed Trinity Point, Lake Macquarie development

Mirvac has firmed up plans for the next stage of Zetland's burgeoning Green Square precinct.

The ambitious $13 billion Green Square redevelopment has been a longstanding collaboration between Mirvac and Landcom, the NSW Government owned property developer, since 2012. Over the last decade they've focused on the 13.7 hectare block of land surrounding the Green Square Train Station, which has seen them already construct hundreds of apartments, extensive food and beverage tenancies, a library, and a primary school.

The latest $315 million plans are a revision on a 2017-approved development application. Proposed are three towers at 960A Bourke Street, two designed by Tzannes Architects and one designed by Bates Smart, both in collaboration with Mirvac's in house design team.

The amalgamated 3,688 sqm block, referred to as Site 7, Site 17 and Site 18, will flank the Green Square central plaza, opposite the Green Square Library and the Green Square Train Station and next door the the award-winning completed residential development Infinity by Crown Group.

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The buildings will rise 13, 18 and 20 storeys.

The 13 and 18-storey buildings, designed by Tzannes, were designed to be&nbsp;complimentary in their form, but display individual identities through differing materials, vertical and horizontal articulation, Tzannes noted in their Design Statement submitted to City of Sydney Council.

The Site 7 tower has been designed with a glazed commercial podium with a residential tower floating above, while Site 17 is a brick apartment building, with "reference to Sydney’s long history of small and medium sized brick residential fl at buildings."

There will be 183 dwellings spread across the two buildings, the majority two-bedrooms apartments. There will also be a handful of two and three-bedroom townhouses.

At the foot of the two Tzannes-designed buildings will be 14 retail spaces.

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Bates Smart has designed the tower, referred to as Site 18, on the smallest section of the site.

That will have just 77 apartments, again heavily weighted towards two-bedrooms (67%).&nbsp;Bates Smart said the change in the apartment mix was due to the evolution of Green Square since they designed the original tower over six years ago.

"Green Square has undergone radical change in recent years as the public domain and community infrastructure envisioned by the Green Square DCP has come to life," the architecture studio wrote in their Design Statement.

"The completion of key community buildings has made for a highly liveable town centre, including; the Green Square Library and Plaza, Community Centre, Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre and the Drying Green. Future Improvements including the Green Square Public School and an ever growing retail network will only continue to make the area more desirable.

"This changing context has seen a shift in the market from investor product to larger owner-occupied dwellings which has underpinned the re-thinking of the design of Site 18."

They said the&nbsp;façade approach "contrasts a crisp white frame with a family of ‘cool’ infill elements that provide a calm and elegant backdrop for the staggered primary frame."

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Mirvac recently topped out three of their Green Square apartment developments,&nbsp;The Frederick, Portman on the Park, and Portman House,&nbsp;which have a combined construction value of over $210 million.

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Over 80% of the apartments are sold, to a mix of owner occupiers, young first home buyers and investors.

<a href="/developers/mirvac" target="_blank">Mirvac</a>&nbsp;CEO Development Stuart Penklis said the completion of the three buildings forms a significant milestone for the ongoing evolution of Green Square from one of the city’s oldest industrial suburbs to Sydney’s first new town centre in more than a century.

"The new community we are delivering in partnership with state and local government at Green Square has already contributed homes for over 1,000 residents, and these three new apartment buildings will see a further 685 residents calling the precinct home by the end of 2023," Penklis said.

When Mirvac complete Green Square they will have delivered more than 1,600 apartments.

<h1>Fast Facts about 960A Bourke Street, Zetland</h1>

Site 7: 19-storey building with an 8-storey podium fronting Green Square Plaza comprising ground floor retail, ground floor loading dock, commercial uses within the podium, 124 apartments, landscaped communal open space and landscaped podium roof terrace.

Site 17: 14-storey building with a 4-storey podium fronting Green Square Plaza comprising ground floor retail, commercial uses within the podium, 183 apartments and a landscapes podium roof terrace.

Site 18: 21-storey building comprising ground floor retail, 77 apartments and a landscaped roof terrace

The ambitious $13 billion Green Square redevelopment has been a longstanding collaboration between Mirvac and Landcom, the NSW Government owned property developer, since 2012

First look: Mirvac continue Green Square transformation with three-tower mixed-use development

National developer Kokoda Property have revealed what they intend on doing with their mega-site in Brisbane's Tenerrife.

Kokoda, who have previously completed apartment developments Chester &amp; Ella in Newstead and The Ambrose in Milton, has lodged plans for three towers on the 17,612 sqm site at 17-27 Skyring Terrace site, one of the last undeveloped riverfront sites in Brisbane.

The former Riverside Industrial Sands site, which Kokoda paid over $100 million for earlier this year, will home a total of 380 residences, with the towers ranging from 12 to 30 levels.

There will be&nbsp;a 9,149 sqm hotel, a large plaza, extended riverwalk and laneways throughout with lively public spaces, complemented by 15 office tenancies totalling 2,400sqm and 2,800 sqm of retail, cafes, and restaurants.

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Kokoda Property Founder and Managing Director, Mark Stevens, said that the project aims to provide enhanced design and landscaping that speaks to Brisbane's subtropical biophilic surroundings and Woolstore design intent while providing large, open public spaces.

“Kokoda Property is passionate about providing riverfront amenity on this site and we are committed to creating a contemporary, welcoming place that extends Teneriffe’s culture to the riverfront,” Stevens said.

The project is a collaboration between Kokoda's longtime design partners Cottee Parker Architects, who have designed Chester &amp; Ella and Kokoda's newest Milton tower Ruby Ruby, Carr, and Urbis Town Planning and Landscaping. Leaning into the cultural fabric of Teneriffe, the development will create a much sought-after address for residents and the community.

"Unique to the proposal is the ground plane public plaza, which will unlock 8,902 sqm of public open space, comprising 50 per cent of the site, to residents and visitors of Teneriffe," Urbis said.&nbsp;

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The development will be delivered in stages.&nbsp;The first stage will include shorter buildings on Skyring Terrace and Commercial Road (Tower 3 &amp; 4), followed by stage two (Tower 2), and ultimately stages three and four (Tower 1).

Tower 1, the tallest of the towers, is set to have 114 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, including a handful of sub-penthouses and penthouses. Tower 1 will also home a 160-room hotel.&nbsp;

Tower 2 will comprise 159 apartments and Tower 3 will have around 100 apartments with some loft-style residences.

"While the riverwalk attracts pedestrians and cyclists, we have an opportunity to create something in and of the neighbourhood—that speaks to the history, quality, and sensitivities of the local area, for a modern global audience," Cottee Parker noted in their design statement.&nbsp;

"Rarely can you affect the fabric of a neighbourhood in such a profound way, restitching the iconic heritage of a storied suburb to the source of its fortune and fame: the Brisbane River."

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Towers 1 and 2 will be connected by a sky bridge on level 14, offering access to a VIP lounge in Tower 2, exclusively for hotel guests. Additional hotel amenities on this level include a 350 sqm day spa, a 437 sqm restaurant and bar, and a 179 sqm Brisbane River-facing pool and deck. Meeting rooms, three ballrooms, and a 556 sqm outdoor terrace lawn with another lounge on level 5 further enhance the hotel's offerings.

Residents will also benefit from rooftop communal decks on each of the towers, including a&nbsp;podium level pool deck on Tower 1. Tower 2 offers additional amenities on level 2, such as a karaoke room, dining/meeting rooms, a sports games lounge, a residential lounge, gym, a cinema room, a multi-sports simulator, barbecues, and a play space room. Tower 3 features a rooftop lap pool, hot spa, cabanas, sun lounges, an outdoor cinema lawn, barbecues, and a sunset lounge.&nbsp;

To further enrich the neighbourhood, the development plans include a small amount of office space on the ground, levels one, two, three and four, as well as loft-style and terrace housing facing Skyring Terrace.

The podium's design places great emphasis on the balance between the hardness of construction materials and the softness of landscaping. Greenery defines its character, softening its edges and connecting residents and the wider community to the natural riverfront environment.

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The proposal also includes the construction of a new lane, 'Wool Lane,' off Skyring Terrace, connecting a newly created plaza at the end of Commercial Road to Skyring Terrace near Gasworks. The new riverside public plaza will span approximately 9,023 sqm, providing a view of a new 220-metre riverwalk extension.

This extension, a 'missing link' between existing sections of the Riverwalk, has long been an unfulfilled dream, which could soon come to fruition with Kokoda's development.&nbsp;

While neighbouring areas like Newstead, New Farm, and Fortitude Valley have seen a surge in their lifestyle economies, attracting patrons to their trendy establishments, modern Teneriffe stands out for its unique character. It boasts an array of relaxed local eateries, galleries, and creative agencies, as well as the annual Teneriffe Festival, a vibrant celebration of diverse music, performances, and art.

“It is an opportunity to create something special for Teneriffe and the broader neighbourhood that speaks to the history, quality, and sensitivities of the local area,” Stevens added.&nbsp;

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Kokoda propose $1.5 billion, triple-tower riverside development in Teneriffe

Apartment developer Ceerose have filed plans for a luxury apartment development in Potts Point.

Renowned architect Koichi Takada has put the plans together for a 10-level building across a 1,201 sqm site at 117 Victoria Street, halfway down the treelined street between Kings Cross Station and Challis Avenue, near The Butler. The estimated cost is&nbsp;$19.58 million.

Ceerose snapped up the A-Grade site late last year. It currently homes an original apartment block with 45 apartments which will be demolished.

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In the design statement submitted to the City of Sydney Council earlier this week, Takada said&nbsp;the architecture is taking cues from the existing streetscape while providing something refined and contemporary to the area.

"This proposal takes cues from neighbouring properties on historic Victoria Street and sits modestly within the streetscape context," the submission said.

"The attractive, modern design employs a simple material palette and clean, unassuming forms to create a building that enhances and highlights the site."

Takada said the scheme is centred on celebrating views.

"The generous floorplans, views and direct connection to the street will provide residents the best of inner city living, in one of the most sought after suburbs in one of the most liveable cities in the world.

"Koichi Takada Architects have created a design that will become a benchmark for elegant design and provide welcoming homes for its residents while enhancing the Potts Point neighbourhood character."

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The upper levels of the building will offer unrestricted views of the Sydney skyline.

There are two, three and four-bedrooms proposed, a handful of which span two levels. The two-bedroom apartments start from 110 sqm.

The majority of the apartments are three-bedrooms (15). There's six two-bedroom apartments and a single four-bedroom apartment. A handful of the apartments have plunge pools on their balconies toward the top of the building.

There 26 parking spaces, four of which are for visitors.

"The design relies on simplicity and quality, blending historic forms with modern materials and detailing to create a unique, inviting address for it’s residents," Takada noted.

"The proposed building addresses it’s dual street aspects in two distinctive ways. Victoria Street is treated with a modest façade, featuring recessed windows fronted with brickwork arches and integrated landscaping. The Brougham Street facade departs from the Potts Point vernacular. An irregular arrangement of balconies creates a more haphazard elevation that mirrors the neighbouring sandstone rockface and the rhythm of the adjacent buildings."

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The harbourside enclave of Potts Point and the adjoining Elizabeth Bay have been popular for off the plan development of late.

Fortis <a href="/news/nsw/fortis-file-regency-house-elizabeth-bay-apartment-development-plans">filed for 22 apartments across two buildings</a> at 10 Onslow Avenue and 21C Billyard Avenue last month, while Nick Caloumbis' Toohey Miller recently launched their first project,<a href="/news/nsw/toohey-miller-reveal-onslow-place-elizabeth-bay-apartments"> No.1 Onslow Place, on the dress circle Onslow Avenue.</a>

Terra Ferma and Knox Group also <a href="/news/nsw/terra-ferma-and-knox-group-team-up-for-potts-point-apartment-project">recently filed plans for five full-floor apartments on Oak Lane</a>. Melbourne developer Time &amp; Place are still working away on their redevelopment of The Chimes building on Macleay Street.

Late last year they <a href="/news/nsw/exclusive-first-look-time-place-lodge-potts-point-apartment-plans">filed concept plans for a new nine-level building designed by SJB</a> which would replace the landmark&nbsp;mid-20th century building which was designed by Hugo Stossel. The plans are for 45 apartments.

Ceerose snapped up the A-Grade site late last year. It currently homes an original apartment block with 45 apartments which will be demolished

First look: Ceerose and Koichi Takada to create new Potts Point apartment development on Victoria Street

Brisbane developer Dibcorp, who are putting the finishing touches to their popular Newstead apartment development Bide, have their eyes set on their next project.

Dibcorp, led by founder Franco Di Bartolomeo, are seeking to redevelop the Spring Hill Hotel at 100 Leichhardt Street into an 18-level mixed-use tower with 126 apartments above&nbsp;commercial and retail spaces.

DKO have put together the plans which will see the Spring Hill Hotel, which has seen better days and was on the brink of disrepair, undergo restoration while integrating it as an integral part of a contemporary residential tower.

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DKO said in their submission to the Brisbane City Council the main design focus is to strike an appropriate scale for the site, situated on the border of the CBD, effectively mediating between the height and density of the city and the Spring Hill neighborhood. The project also aims to ensure that the Spring Hill Hotel's historical significance is not only preserved but celebrated.

"The heritage façade is proposed to be retained along with its use as a hospitality venue," the design team said.

"Internally, layouts are intended to be reinstated as much as possible, combining structural rework and contemporary redesign to allow for a modern hospitality venue."

The tower is set to comprise 126 apartments, with a mix of two and three-bedroom floorplans.&nbsp;The ground floor will feature commercial and retail spaces, including options for hospitality establishments, ensuring the site remains a vibrant and inviting place for the community to engage with.

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Two distinct communal areas are proposed within the project. One sits on the roof level of the hotel, offering recreational decks and expansive landscapes. Flexible rooms will cater to wellness and co-working needs during the day, transforming into leasable social spaces after hours. The rooftop communal area takes full advantage of the site's views, providing spaces for relaxation and community interaction.

To accommodate residents and visitors, the project includes 158 bicycle parking spaces and 158 car parking spaces across six levels. These options are in addition to the robust public transportation infrastructure already available in Spring Hill.

The proposal not only promises to revitalise a historic landmark but also contributes to the transition of building height from Spring Hill into the City Centre Expansion area, ensuring a seamless blend of old and new in this prime inner-city location.

Dibcorp are near completion of their Newstead project Bide at 29 Longland Street, a collection of 89 apartments which were designed with a focus on wellbeing and liveability. The project features a&nbsp;600 sqm lush garden, known as Bide Gardens, which will home private cabanas and barbecue facilities, designed as a place to relax and unwind for residents as well as an additional space within the project where buyers can work-from-home. &nbsp;

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Dibcorp, led by founder Franco Di Bartolomeo, are seeking to redevelop the Spring Hill Hotel at 100 Leichhardt Street into an 18-level mixed-use tower with 126 apartments above commercial and retail spaces

Dibcorp set to redevelop former Spring Hill Hotel into apartment development

Sydney developer Deicorp has been appointed by Landcom and Sydney Metro to develop the next stage of the residential village that will form part of the Hills Showground Station precinct in Sydney’s Hills District.

Precinct East will be the second lot to be developed at the Hills Showground Station Precinct and is opposite the now under construction 430-unit Hills Showground Village, which Deicorp was also appointed by Landcom and Sydney Metro to develop.

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Precinct East, which is the largest lot at Hills Showground Station, will accommodate up to 873 dwellings and 3,200 sqm of public open space including a new park.

Deicorp's founder and Chairman Fouad Deiri said he was delighted Deicorp had secured its third Landcom and Sydney Metro project.

“As Sydney’s leading builder of transport-connected developments, we are delighted that Landcom and Sydney Metro have once again chosen the Deicorp team to deliver this vital new housing supply in the Hills," Deiri said.

"Our experience in successfully delivering activated new urban communities along the metro line will help us achieve another thriving village in The Hills. Importantly, the Precinct East project will see Deicorp deliver beautifully designed, affordable and sustainable housing on the doorstep of the Metro North West Line.”

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The Hills Showground Station Precinct, which received concept approval in January 2021, includes three development lots that will accommodate up to 1,620 dwellings, 13,490 sqm of commercial and retail space, new public open spaces and supporting infrastructure.

The first lot already under construction by Deicorp, Hills Showground Village, will include a three level 10,935 sqm retail podium with supermarket, speciality shops and commercial areas that will sit beneath four 20-level residential towers, and a public plaza linking the Metro Station with the rest of the precinct.

Construction is also well underway on the 987-unit mixed-use Tallawong Village project opposite the Tallawong Station on the Northwest Metro that Deicorp was appointed by Landcom and Sydney Metro to develop.

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Hills Showground Village, the first stage of the Hills Showground Station precinct, is already under construction by Deicorp

Deicorp chosen to deliver next residential stage of the Hills Showground Station Precinct

The 1908-built Cairns Post Office is set to undergo a major redevelopment which will seek to create a new hub for the Far North Queensland hub.

Sky Commercial Pty Ltd, directed by Alex Seckler, is seeking to redevelop the old 1908-built Cairns Post office at 22-34 Abbott Street in the heart of Cairns' CBD. Seckler, who acquired the heritage-listed building in 2021 for nearly $4 million, promptly expanded his holdings to include the adjacent strip of shops, creating an impressive 1.1-hectare amalgamated site.

The more than 100-year-old Cairns Post building has been dormant for many years since the newspaper's operations ceased on the site.

The development application, prepared by Kelly Reaston Development and Property Services and designed by Hunt Design, outlines a vision that combines luxury accommodation, dining, and shopping along Abbott Street. The premium apartments planned for the site aim to cater to a unique market demand in Cairns.

"The overarching design concept is to create a poster child for tropical urbanism, to formulate a building that amplifies that Cairns is a city in a tropical garden," the application states.

At the heart of the development is a tower that will rise above the existing structures, offering an array of amenities and lifestyle options. The tower's design incorporates three levels of parking, a residents' recreation area with a pool, and eight levels of short-term accommodation, featuring 75 units.

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A mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments will be on offer, ranging in size from 67 sqm to 178 sqm.&nbsp;

The architects have responded to the evolving desire of people to return to city living, seeking the convenience of having everything at their doorstep.

"The introduction of a suite of new residences are designed to attract buyers seeking a premium product with limited intervention on maintenance, security and offering high levels of amenity," the Design Report noted.

This trend has been on the rise, driven by factors like proximity to The Esplanade with its various attractions, dining options, entertainment venues, professional services, and a diverse range of retail and commercial outlets.

The tower's design takes full advantage of the natural beauty and climate of Cairns. On the first accommodation floor, residents will enjoy a recreation area complete with a gym, spa, amenities, and a swimming pool. The pool features a glass frontage four levels above the street, creating a visually captivating element, while a wide sun deck on the same level enhances the overall experience, creating a tranquil space that further separates the tower from the lower-level heritage buildings.

The tower's aesthetic is characterised by its highly articulated design, with wide balconies that create horizontal lines and shadowed building facades. The architects have ingeniously employed a setback of the carpark face and a recessive treatment to allow the heritage buildings on the ground level to stand beside the tower structure.

Sustainability was also a focus in the design, with wide doors incorporated throughout that&nbsp;open alongside openable windows, facilitating cross-ventilation, naturally cooling the living spaces and minimising the need for air-conditioning.

The more than 100 year old Cairns Post building has been dormant for many years since the newspaper's operations ceased on the site

Tropical residential tower set to top former Cairns Post office

Fortis has secured development approval for Bronte Collection, just nine freestanding homes offered off the plan on the dress circle Hewlett Street.

The project, at&nbsp;122-128 Hewlett Street, was given the green light by Waverley Council earlier this month. Fortis are now looking at commencing construction of the homes in early 2024.

Each home will have views over Bronte Beach and offer large living, entertaining and outdoor areas, private dual garaging with EV charging provisions, private pools, outdoor showers, and individual lifts, with select residences also offering a state-of-the-art gym and sauna.

Designed by MHN Design Union, the 2,472 sqm site occupies a premium elevated position just four-minutes’ walk from Bronte Beach and its ocean pool. The nine lavishly appointed residences will be individually crafted from robust and textural materials, with the overall form of the building creating depth and texture within a consistent tone through a tiered façade, optimising year-round natural light and sea breezes.

Drawing on the topography and beauty of the coastal surrounds, Alexander &amp; CO. and Lawless &amp; Meyerson have been appointed as the interior architects on this project, with landscaping by local integrated landscape design practice, Wyer &amp; Co.

“We’ve spent the past several years honing our experience in boutique residential living across some of Sydney’s most prized suburbs and are thrilled with the opportunity to bring this approach to the exquisite coastal community of Bronte," Fortis Associate Director Patrick Baldock said.

"This site marks the beginning of a fresh chapter for Fortis, as we embark on a new sector of housing, designing standalone homes that strike a balance between contemporary and classical interiors."

“Following our approval to develop and highly successful launch of Woollahra Collection where over $100 million worth of apartments were exchanged in the weeks after the opening weekend in May, we are looking forward to bringing these premium residences to market, and delivering something that can be admired by locals for generations to come.

"With an expected end value of $134 million, we trust that the final product will be celebrated for its contribution to the beachside fabric and local surrounds.”

PPD Real Estate Principal Alexander Phill says there&nbsp;hasn’t been a new development of this calibre approved in Bronte in over five years.

"We anticipate strong demand for this high-quality product as the downsizer market continues to strengthen, principally in tightly held Eastern Suburbs coastal locations," Phillips says.

A sought-after coastal suburb, Bronte is located eight kilometres east of the Sydney CBD and is renowned for its pristine white sands, ocean swimming pool and beautiful adjoining parklands. The site itself is conveniently located less than 200 metres away from Bronte beach.

The project, at 122-128 Hewlett Street, was given the green light by Waverley Council earlier this month

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