Luxury developer&nbsp;Terra Ferma and joint venture partner Knox Group have teamed up on an apartment project in <a href="/developments/potts-point-nsw-2011">Potts Point</a>.

They're seeking to convert a 20-studio apartment building on Oak Lane, the <a href="/developments/woolloomooloo-nsw-2011">Woolloomooloo-side of Potts Point</a>, into a five-level building with just five apartments.

The team spent nearly a year amalgamating 20 owners across two rundown buildings.

The boutique nature of the offering, something which Potts Point and the nearby Elizabeth Bay isn't known for, particularly in the new and off the plan apartment space, means apartments are expected to sell for record prices.

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The premier site has 22-metres of Sydney Harbour frontage and will offer&nbsp;unparalleled 200-degree views of the <a href="/developments/sydney-nsw">Sydney Harbour</a>,&nbsp;from the city skyline to <a href="/developments/cremorne-nsw-2090">Cremorne Point</a>, the iconic Harbour Bridge and Opera House.

“We’re excited to have unlocked one of the finest boutique development sites in Sydney, with a 22-metre harbour-facing frontage, the most expansive frontage of any boutique site on Sydney Harbour,” Knox Group Co-Director Daniel Moroko said.

Terra Ferma Managing Director Diaa Shaker said they are&nbsp;thrilled to add the project to their portfolio of exclusive boutique residences

"With our focus on creating unparalleled living spaces and capturing the essence of Sydney Harbour, each of the five apartments is set to break the Potts Point square meter record."

To bring the project to life, the teams have chosen the renowned TZG Architects, fresh off their recent win in the 2023 Heritage Awards Judge’s Choice for their works on the iconic Bondi Pavilion.

Terra Ferma have worked on a number of boutique developments in the Sutherland Shire, while Knox Group, who have done the same, have recently transformed the Motel Molly in Mollymook.

The team spent nearly a year amalgamating 20 owners across two rundown buildings

Joel Robinson

Terra Ferma and Knox Group team up for Potts Point apartment project

Melbourne developer Lowe Living has continued to increase its apartment pipeline, this time in the Bayside area they've made their own.

Plans have been submitted for Miramar, a 24-apartment, three-level development in <a href="/developments/sandringham-vic-3191">Sandringham</a>, on an amalgamated 2,081 sqm at <a href="/new-apartments/miramar-by-lowe-living">15-17 Abbott Street</a>.

While Lowe Living always develop for the owner-occupier, the new project further enhances its credentials as one of the most prominent in that space.

Of the 24 apartments proposed, only eight have two bedrooms. There are three three-bedroom apartments, and 13 three-bedroom plus study units, which will likely draw the generational downsizer. Professional couples are also expected to be interested in the project.

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The apartments range in size from 95 sqm to 168 sqm internally, with balconies and courtyards spanning between&nbsp;10 sqm and 81 sqm.

Servicing the apartments are 43 secure parking spaces and 24 bicycles spaces.&nbsp;

Architecture firm Jackson Clement Burrows were given a brief to design a building with a primary focus ESD innovation and architectural excellence, a focal point of the Bayside Planning Scheme.

"This design response will allow delivery of a building that is of a similar height to other recently approved and constructed projects in the immediate area," JCB said in their Urban Context Report.

JCB suggested the development&nbsp;represents a new type of quality housing stock for the Sandringham area.

"The architectural, landscape and ESD response is undeniably of its place providing environmentally conscious, low impact housing for the Sandringham area.

"The design showcases consideration of the urban context, respectful of character, sustainable and set to increase use of public amenity, enhancing Sandringham’s liveability and exemplifies Lowe Living’s dedication to delivering purposeful, quality developments to the area."

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They called the development "a collection of homes more than an architectural statement."

It was a fairly blank canvas for JCB when looking at Abbott Street, which they said "does not lend itself to a design&nbsp;response driven by the creation of a specific architectural form."

"Instead, over time, an architecturally eclectic blend of typologies has formed. Our response is anchored around the creation of moments and the way the occupants will experience them. Through our considered design, these moments create viceral experiences and sense of place for the occupants."

There's a communal rooftop terrace that captures bay and city views.

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The site, next door to the Sandy Life Baptist Church, is located in near the Sandringham Activity Centre and the coast, just 300 metres from Sandringham beach, 250 metres to Sandringham Station, and within 250 metres from four different bus route.

There was a focus on sustainability, with the project targeting a minimum NatHERS rating of 7 stars, creating an electric building with common areas powered by renewable energy.

An on-site solar photovoltaic electricity generation complements the efficiency and future-proofs the development for the capability of net zero-carbon energy.

Eckersley Garden Architecture handled the landscaping, noting that the landscape design embraces the coastal environment, with a predominant use of native plants, with the indigenous species making up 91 per cent of the planting palette.

"The soft coastal tones will help to seamlessly integrate the project into the local surroundings.

"The landscape design incorporates multi-layered planting arrangements, combining groundcovers, self-mounding shrubs, feature trees and perennials providing seasonal interest. This diverse planting design adds depth and visual interest to the landscape, whilst being a landscape requiring minimal inputs."

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The Planning Report by North Planning said the&nbsp;design response has been conceived from a comprehensive understanding of the surrounding character and site opportunities and constraints.

"It adopts a form and scale that is both appropriate and cognisant of the existing and emerging streetscape, presenting as a highly articulated and refined architectural solution that places equal importance on sustainable and landscape initiatives.

"The resulting outcome will be one that delivers on the key measurables identified in the Bayside Planning Scheme."

Lowe Living is currently preparing its <a href="/developments/south-melbourne-vic-3205">South Melbourne</a> mixed-use development for launch, having received <a href="/news/vic/lowe-living-secure-quick-approval-for-160-million-south-melbourne-development">sign off for the project earlier this year</a>.

They're working on two other Bayside projects, Oceano and Hampton Hill in <a href="/developments/hampton-vic-3188">Hampton</a>.

First look exclusive: Lowe Living set for Sandringham apartments, Miramar

Veteran developer Barry Morris has reacted to Brisbane's award of the 2032 Summer Olympic Games by once again pivoting plans for his prime <a href="/developments/brisbane-qld">Brisbane CBD site</a>.

Having previously planned an apartment tower, and then pivoting to a $250 million commercial tower, Morris Property Group is now seeking to develop a <a href="/new-apartments/19-eagle-terrace-brisbane">33-level residential tower&nbsp;at 19 Eagle Terrace</a>.

The tower will have&nbsp;179 units, a podium amenity level, and food and beverage tenancies.

The Town Planning Report by Urbis said the&nbsp;proposed development has been designed to directly respond to major changes occurring in Brisbane, including providing additional accommodation in line with the 2032 Olympics and to directly address Brisbane’s housing crisis.

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"The proposed development is to deliver housing choice and diversity through the provision of units of various types and sizes, which will meet a diverse range of needs," the Report read.

"It will complement the surrounding land uses, providing additional high-density residential options in proximity to a major transport node being Roma Street Railway and Busway Stations and a major employment node, being <a href="/developments/brisbane-qld">the Brisbane CBD</a>."

They said the&nbsp;proposed development provides a unique opportunity to shape the evolution of a much underutilised <a href="/developments/brisbane-qld">part of the city centre</a> and provide much-needed housing for the community.

"The proposed development comprises an iconic development at a prominent entry point to the Brisbane CBD. The residential offering of the development responds to the current communities needs and is aligned with recent policy initiatives of BCC and the State Government to increase housing within Brisbane.

"The proposed development includes a variety of unit configurations, providing for enhanced housing accommodation choices for Brisbane residents."

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The bulk of apartments, nearly 75 per cent, will have two bedrooms (131). There will be 17 one-bedroom units and 31 three-bedders.

The four-level podium will be topped with resident amenity in the form of a swimming pool, outdoor deck, resident lounge, and barbecue and dining areas.

The project will be serviced by 218 parking spaces across the basement and podium levels, some shared with the adjoining church, 224 bike spaces, and 2,565 sqm of communal open space.

MPG have had their go-to Canberra-based architecture firm,&nbsp;Guida Moseley Brown (GMB) Architects, draw up the plans for what Urbis suggest is a design geared towards the subtropical climate.

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"The proposed development has been design led using a first principles design approach to ensure that the development responds to and takes advantage of the unique dominant corner characteristics of the site, responds to orientation and climate, provides a subtropical design response and provides a building that is unique in its setting, delivering high quality design for the benefit of both future residents as well as the broader area."

While buildings in the Quay Street South Sub-Precinct are capped at 20 storeys on sites of 1,200 sqm and over, Urbis state that the 1,577 sqm site is considered to be able to "accommodate a building of greater heights while still being proportionate to the area of the site."

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While buildings in the Quay Street South Sub-Precinct are capped at 20 storeys on sites of 1,200 sqm and over, Urbis state that the 1,577 sqm site is considered to be able to "accommodate a building of greater heights while still being proportionate to the area of the site."

They say that the extensive frontages, 43 metres to North Quay/Coronation Drive and 30 metres to Eagle Terrace, will mean the project won't&nbsp;appear as overdevelopment of the site."

There's also precedent given next door is the 31-level build-to-rent tower by Cedar Pacific at 50 Quay Street.

In December 2019 Morris secured approval for a 24-level commercial tower. The site, bought for $12.35 million in 2015, is currently vacant.

Morris have an extensive portfolio of projects on the Gold Coast. They've recently launched Armrick Avenue in Broadbeach, while finishing the build of their Surfers Paradise project Essentia.

Having previously planned an apartment tower, and then pivoting to a $250 million commercial tower, Morris Property Group is now seeking to develop a 33-level residential tower at 19 Eagle Terrace.

First look exclusive: 2032 Brisbane Olympics has Morris Property Group swap Eagle Terrace office tower for apartments

The Abedian development family is looking to amalgamate a number of apartments at their approved&nbsp;<a href="/developments/mermaid-beach-qld-4218">Mermaid Beach</a> apartment tower, Peerless.

They've submitted a&nbsp;minor change application to the Peerless Avenue development to drop the number of apartments from 109 to 98.

The documents said it was due to "changes in the economics, market and viability of the project," as well as wanting to "diversify the product being brought to market."

They're wanting to consolidated&nbsp;36 units into 27 units over levels 17-25, a reduction of nine units, and consolidating four units to two units on levels 34-35, a decrease of two units.

The consolidations on levels 34 and 35 will create two four-bedroom sub-penthouses, located underneath the whole-floor penthouse.

The amalgamated site at 35-41 Peerless Avenue is located&nbsp;less than 400 metres from Sunland's nearby luxury tower 272 Hedges which is nearing completion, and is next door to the recently completed Bela by Mosaic Property.

Spatium Architects drew up the plans for the 124 metre high tower which initially had 64 three-bedroom apartments and 44 two-bed units.

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The only four-bedroom apartment proposed was the rooftop penthouse, which will span over 400 sqm of living space and a further 280 sqm of outdoor area which will feature its own lawn.

Spatium Architects said in their design statement submitted to the <a href="/developments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast City Council</a> that the amalgamation of four&nbsp;properties in Peerless Avenue presents an opportunity for a significant tall residential building, defining the southern boundary of the high density residential zone in Broadbeach.

"The site has high visual exposure from the Gold Coast Highway and Hedges Avenue, and from a distance will become the landmark building along the southern high rise fringe," the statement noted.

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"The vision for this development is simple in the desire to create a carefully crafted residential project which not only provides a beautiful living environment for the residents, but also pays respect to the community in the way it integrates with its street context and the <a href="/developments/gold-coast-qld">city skyline</a>."

They said that all apartments are generously sized to provide genuinely liveable spaces and that the unit mix, rather than being focused solely on high income earners, provides well designed homes for a large cross section of the community in the form of two, three and four-bedroom apartments.

All apartments include study areas to accommodate the continuing work from home&nbsp;trend.

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The landscaped recreational facilities deck is located on the elevated podium. That will feature a 25 metre lap pool with lagoon and an inpool spa and surrounded by poolside garden pods. There's a garden barbecue terrace with lounge seating areas, a gym with both a yoga room and a yoga lawn, two saunas and a stream room.

There's further work from home space in the form of a lounge with library and meeting room. Set privately away from the pool is a private bar and dining room with a green roof, which can be booked out by residents.

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It was announced in 2020 that the Sunland Group would start winding down its operations, with a view to being out of the property game in three to five years.

They sold their redevelopment opportunity in <a href="/developments/coolangatta-qld-4225">Coolangatta</a>, the Greenmount Resort, as well as its retail development precinct The Lanes in <a href="/developments/mermaid-waters-qld-4218">Mermaid Waters</a>&nbsp;and a prime site on Hedges Avenue.

They've submitted a minor change application to the Peerless Avenue development to drop the number of apartments from 109 to 98

Abedian family creating amalgamated apartments at Mermaid Beach tower, Peerless

A collection of townhouses set to "deliver housing choice and contribute to housing affordability in a time of well documented supply and affordability issues" has been submitted in <a href="/developments/mcdowall-qld-4053">McDowall, north of Brisbane</a>.

There's been an application for 20 townhouses at 996 Hamilton Road, lodged by a company tied to&nbsp;Chris Hall, the managing director at local property development service company Hall Property Solutions.

The 5,368 sqm block, with a 50 metre frontage to Hamilton Road, is currently occupied by a 1946 home, which is proposed to be demolished.

The development will sit next door to the under construction townhouse development Banskia McDowall, currently being developed by Allister Lewison's Equire.

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There was a&nbsp;formal pre-lodgement meeting with Council in February. The key items addressed at the meeting included density, building height, road widening, refuse, stormwater, and biodiversity.&nbsp;

Council provided in principle support for the proposal at the meeting.

The Town Planning Report by Urban Strategies said townhouses are the predominant form of development on the southern side of Hamilton Road. The northern side of the road is predominantly&nbsp;dwelling houses in the Low Density Residential Zone. Hamilton Road is identified as an Arterial Road under the <a href="/developments/brisbane-qld">Brisbane City</a> Plan 2014.

"The development represents sensibly scaled infill development on a well-located development site in the Urban Footprint.," the Report said.

Andrew Spilar Design have put together the plans for the two and three-level townhomes, which will have either three or four bedrooms. They will take up 45 per cent of the site, with deep planting taking up over 10 per cent.

49 resident parking spaces will accompany the townhouse, in either garages or in tandem driveways.

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Part of the development is a newly created road which will connect to Ponti Street to complete the structure plan for the development.

The site is in walking distance to public transport on Becketts Rd)and local services including <a href="/developments/mcdowall-qld-4053">McDowall Village Centre</a> and McDowall Reserve.

"The residential density (approx. 37 dwellings per hectare) and mixed 2-3 storey outcome is consistent with the emerging low-medium density character and building height south of Hamilton Road, the Report noted.

"The proposal provides for a high-quality architectural outcome and the dwelling will sit within a landscaped setting."

The development will sit next door to the under construction townhouse development Banskia McDowall, currently being developed by Allister Lewison's Equire

First look: Townhouses slated for Brisbane's McDowall

A new townhouse development in <a href="/developments/wollstonecraft-nsw-2065">Wollstonecraft</a> on Sydney's Lower North Shore is expected to meet a large gap in the market for downsizers.

PBD Architects have put the plans together for a 10-townhouse development at 7-9 Selwyn Street, a 1,546 sqm site near the Wollstonecraft Train Station.&nbsp;

Each of the townhomes will have three-bedrooms across three levels, and a shared basement with parking for 16 cars.

Local agency Atlas provided advice on the project. They said there's a gap in the market for this type of product.

"Due to the nature of the area, there has been a shift over the past three years of local residents wanting to downsize but struggling to find the right accommodation, particularly older residents given most options in the area are limited to older homes with stairs or conservatively sized apartments," the submission by Atlas agent John Melville said.

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He said the team has seen a 42 per cent increase&nbsp;in enquiry for clients looking for three bedroom townhomes.

"We find most people looking to downsize find a three bedroom home as the most suitable option," he said, noting that they see this development as an opportunity to fill a gap in the market for townhouses with an internal lift, that will have a wide appeal to a range of different buyer dynamics, but largely will suit older residents looking for a suitable downsizing option that don’t want to live in an apartment.

Ray White Lower North Shore Principal Tim Abbott shared the sentiment, suggesting the proposal will be highly sought after because of the townhouse configurations with additional family rooms and studies, and the generous sizing which ranges from 170 sqm to 173 sqm internally.

"These sizeable spaces are highly desired and are rare to find," Abbott's submission read.

"There is a high level of demand for high-quality three bedroom residences with additional amenities within the Wollstonecraft area and surrounding suburbs, this is driven by strong levels of enquires. The demand for this product generally comes from a high net-worth demographic of an aging population who is struggling to secure sizable, low maintenance residences within the Wollstonecraft region, and are not yet ready to transition into apartment living."

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He said much of the&nbsp;existing stock within the market is apartments, restrictive in size, and does not include high levels of specifications.

"A low supply of high-quality stock is seeing many locals relocate to neighbouring regions to meet their needs and expectations and this is highlighting a clear gap within the market."

Their comparable sales list of new three-bedroom townhouses showed that only&nbsp;one other development within Wollstonecraft, The Greenwood Collection by Metro Properties, offered high-quality three-bedroom residences. The rest were in surrounding suburbs <a href="/developments/crows-nest-nsw-2065">Crows Nest</a>, <a href="/developments/naremburn-nsw-2065">Naremburn</a>, <a href="/developments/willoughby-nsw-2068">Willoughby</a>, <a href="/developments/waverton-nsw-2060">Waverton</a>, and <a href="/developments/cremorne-nsw-2090">Cremorne</a>.

PBD said in their Design Verification Statement&nbsp;that the design&nbsp;of the development is focused on creating a cohesive and visually pleasing aesthetic that complements its surroundings.

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"The use of natural materials and incorporation of greenery throughout the development creates a harmonious and inviting atmosphere.

"The design also takes advantage of the local climate to provide a comfortable and enjoyable living experience for residents.

They said the overall design ensures that visitors and residents feel welcomed and comfortable within a lush green environment, and the design&nbsp;takes into consideration current market demands and living patterns in the local area.&nbsp;

Each of the townhomes will have three-bedrooms across three levels, and a shared basement with parking for 16 cars

First look: Boutique Wollstonecraft townhouse development to meet market gap

A new development in Byron Bay is hoping to create a new blue-print for all future mixed-use developments in the <a href="/developments/byron-bay-nsw-2481">Byron Shire Council</a>.

The new three-level project at 9 Marvell Street, near a number of cafes, restaurants, and the <a href="/developments/byron-bay-nsw-2481">Byron Bay</a> Bowling Club, will have a mix of eight three and four-bedroom apartments above ground floor commercial tenancies, and a resident-only rooftop with swimming pool and barbecue deck.

Australian research lab Finding Infinity prepared a&nbsp;Design Excellence Report - Sustainability, for the project, stating is has the potential to "offer better experience."

"This project is an opportunity for leadership - to create an example that makes it easy for everyone else to follow," the Report read.

The Report said it can be a place that’s easy for residents to have a positive environmental impact, calling it a "finely tuned machine."

"A building that is built cost-effectively and is high performance with a positive impact. It functions simply, and has ultra-low operating costs. It’s easy to maintain and run. Spaces are comfortable and the community thrives. A zero-carbon operational building."

They said the building could reach&nbsp;the environmental-financial threshold, where every profitable initiative is implemented, improving both the environmental and financial performance of the project.

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The 1,013 sqm site, currently home to the Byron Bay Dive Centre, has been owned by local businessman Perry Bartholomew, who is the Dive Centre's Managing Director, since 2009, when it was bought for $2,275,000.

<a href="/architects/harley-graham-architects">Harley Graham Architects</a>, who also designed <a href="/new-apartments/bohemian-90-96-jonson-street-byron-bay">The Bohemian</a> for <a href="/developers/luxcon-group">Luxcon Group</a>,&nbsp;put the plans together for the $12 million development. The average apartment size is 140 sqm.

There will be EV charging facilities in one car share space in the building, however provisions are proposed for an additional eight charging spaces to meet future demand.

Finding Infinity's Report said that it is predicted that by 2035, 50 per ent of new car sales in Australia will be electric.

Research done for the City of Sydney showed that 81 per cent of residents were in favour of installing EV charging.

<h2>Sustainability initiatives</h2>

<ul>
	<li>High performance facade and considered orientation</li>
	<li>Mixed Mode Ventilation</li>
	<li>Efficient lighting, appliances, equipment, and HVAC systems</li>
	<li>100% electric, no gas connection</li>
	<li>Heat pump DHW</li>
	<li>Rooftop Solar PV</li>
	<li>Imported GreenPower</li>
	<li>EV charging and future-proofing</li>
	<li>Smart controls and apartment kill switches</li>
	<li>Efficient water fittings and fixtures</li>
	<li>Rainwater collection and reuse</li>
	<li>Recycled water connection</li>
	<li>Zero-waste tenancy agreements</li>
	<li>E-water systems</li>
	<li>Organic waste separation</li>
	<li>Non Toxic Construction</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Australian research lab Finding Infinity prepared a Design Excellence Report - Sustainability, for the project, stating is has the potential to "offer better experience."

First look: Mixed-use development to reinvent sustainability in Byron Bay

Architecture firm Myers Ellyett says living in subtropical Brisbane is an experience of living on a verandah.

They say being half indoor, and half out, is a life that embraces living with gardens and greenery.

That was their design inspiration for the newest apartment development plans filed in Brisbane, a 14-level tower on a prime site at <a href="/new-apartments/92-kingsford-smith-drive-hamilton">92 Kingsford Smith Drive</a>&nbsp;in <a href="/new-apartments/hamilton-qld-4007">Hamilton</a>.

The project will have 62 apartments, a mix of 20 two-bedroom units and 42 three-bedroom apartments. It will be crowned with a 1,048 sqm rooftop with swimming pool and spa, gym with sauna and yoga lawn, private dining room, wine room, and barbecue area.

There will also be a first level sky forest with seating nooks, on the same level the apartments start. They will sit above a podium and basement levels which will home 148 car spaces and 78 bicycle spaces, as well as commercial tenancies on the activated ground plane.

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The plans have been filed by Industry Corp,&nbsp;an entity linked to local&nbsp;Dennis Tomasel.

The built form above ground level has been separated into two distinct forms, which <a href="/architects/myers-elyett">Myers Elyett</a> have referred to as the trunk and treehouses.

Myers Elyett described the proposal as a "gateway project that embraces <a href="/new-apartments/brisbane-qld">Brisbane’s</a> attractive climate &amp; outdoor lifestyle."

"The architecture responds to the natural and urban influences, creating a distinctive architecture adorned with greenery," the Urban Context Report read.

"The project offers an opportunity to enhance and create a memorable experience for those visiting the subtropical city of Brisbane."

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The corner site&nbsp;occupies an unobstructed location on the fork of the Brisbane River and Breakfast Creek, with long views from the river, road, and adjoining suburbs.

All 62 apartments are entered through sky gardens. They provide distinctive open-air circulation and private open spaces lush with planting.&nbsp;

Mewing Planning Consultants said in their&nbsp;Town Planning Assessment that the site&nbsp;presents a range of contextual and urban form characteristics that present the opportunity to develop a high density, distinctive residential development that is befitting of its location.

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"Having regard to the contextual characteristics and visual values of the site, the applicant proposes to develop a high density and exemplar residential development that embraces Brisbane’s subtropical Town Planning Assessment."

"92 Kingsford Smith Drive, Hamilton climate, takes advantage of site’s high level of amenity and outlook and is of a scale that is generally coherent to, yet sufficiently distinct from (for urban form reasons), its surrounding built form context."

They said the intent of the&nbsp;development is to encourage urban consolidation within a well-located and focal inner city precinct (having regard to recently released Brisbane City Council strategy documents) that will contribute to the diversification and quality of high density residential development, including the provision of generously sized and functional sky homes that are suitable for families who want to live in a highly accessible location close to employment and services."

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Wild Studio handled the landscaping, suggesting the project offers an "exciting opportunity to transform a coveted, riverside site into a thriving, complex forest, reminiscent of the pre-existing landscape.

"Refined exterior spaces are sunken into the forest, captivating residents and their guests and capitalising on the salutogenic power of landscape," their submission read.

"Supporting BCC’s Buildings That Breathe initiative, this development will set a new benchmark for living, native greenery, enrich the urban experience and help contribute to a vision of Brisbane that is sophisticated and subtropical."

The built form above ground level has been separated into two distinct forms, which Myers Elyett have referred to as the trunk and treehouses

First Look: New forest-laden apartments heading for Hamilton's riverfront

The Roche Group is trying again for its prime Lilyfield site on the fringe of Rozelle opposite Callan Park.

The Double Bay-based developer has submitted plans for a mixed-use development on their large 6,824 sqm site at&nbsp;469-483 Balmain Road. They're seeking to build 89 apartments, 6,000 sqm of flexible employment space, and 1,200 sqm reserved for creative purposes.

Five percent of the apartments will be reserved for affordable housing.

Part of the application is to develop&nbsp;a publicly accessible square named Bakers Square behind the old bakery building.

The Urban Design Report prepared by architecture firm Chrofi said the vision of the project is to radically improve the industrial employment offer, revitalise and develop the existing local artistic community within the site, and to establish new opportunities for urban living in Sydney.

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"The proposal will feature a dynamic and unique precinct that leverages the interaction of new and old buildings while combining a variety of employment and residential uses on a large and currently underutilised site in single ownership.

"At the core of this new community will be a vibrant mix of artists, start-ups, independent market traders, creative industries, and residents that enjoy an urban lifestyle."

They said the&nbsp;outcome will be an engaging blend of residential and industrial spaces that fosters a community where people can live, work and recreate in close proximity.

There are six residential buildings proposed, which will home&nbsp;22 studio apartments,&nbsp;40 two-bedroom apartments, and 27 three-bedroom units.

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Chrofi described buildings A and B as "two-of-a-kind designed to be seen in composition with the Super Shed."

"These two buildings are detailed in steel to reference industrial materiality."

The Super Shed is the part of the refinement of the initial proposal, which has been amended since the Roche Groiup initially submitted plans back in 2016.

"The design now features a ‘Super Shed’ and a ‘Small Shed’ to compliment the retained Character Buildings with each building being carefully articulated to ensure all tenancies have good access to outlook, daylight, and ventilation," CHROFI noted in their submission.

"The Super Shed provides large floor plates over three levels interconnected with a central atrium. This organising spine provides access and egress if spaces are subdivided into smaller tenancies in the future, while at the same time, giving the building a campus feel that will contribute a collegiate culture for tenants within the building and broader precinct.

"The Small Shed and retained Character Buildings each provide floor space over 2-levels providing a range of spaces for smaller scale businesses. These buildings are grouped and connected by bridges to further promote a precinct/campus sensibility to the Proposal."

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The 1,314 sqm of public domain space. Image credit: CHROFI

Part of the development will be keeping the buildings that were built in the early 1900's for the Pilchers Bakery Company. There were identified by the Inner West Council as 'character buildings'.

"The character buildings represent the earliest construction phase and comprise two-storeyed face brickwork structures with timber framed interiors and trussed gabled roofs," a heritage impact statement by NBRS stated.

It added however that much of the physical fabric is heavily modified from its original configuration and the site shows evidence of several periods of unrelated growth and redevelopment.

They've proposed a mixed-use development on the 6,824 sqm site at 469-483 Balmain Road, comprising 89 apartments, 6,000 sqm of flexible employment space, and 1,200 sqm reserved for creative purposes.


Roche Group submit plans for impressive Lilyfield mixed-use development

Designed-focused Melbourne developer&nbsp;Neometro has submitted plans for a collection of 23 apartments in the heart of the vibrant Fitzroy neighbourhood, in collaboration with award-winning Melbourne architectural studio Edition Office.

The project, 450 Gore Street, between Brunswick Street and Smith Street, is located in a leafy residential pocket of Fitzroy. It and has a distinct geometric form elevated by subtle sculptural detailing. Neometro are targeting a gas free project, with a 7.5&nbsp;star NatHERS energy rating. A mix of one, two and three-bedrooms will be on offer.

The intention of the design of 450 Gore Street is to complement its urban residential surroundings, with it being positioned alongside Victorian terraces, worker's cottages, and an established tree canopy. It will feature&nbsp;raw concrete, coloured tactile bricks, clear fluted glass and deep forest green painted metal detailing.

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The building features a carefully staggered facade, designed in line with detailed shadow analysis to maximise natural light into each building while protecting residents’ privacy. Giving way to deep private balconies, the unique design also affords each apartment direct access to outdoor space.

Floor to ceiling windows offer impressive views out across the inner-north suburbs and towards Melbourne’s central business district, which will remain protected due to the location’s zoning rules.

The building’s ground floor apartments feature generous interior volumes, which actively engage with the street and are a natural evolution of Neometro’s loft typology in size and scale.

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The project marks a long-lasting connection between Neometro and the City of Yarra, where it has completed 10 projects, including its first ever project 35 years ago, 51 Little Smith Street in Fitzroy.

“Since 1985, we’ve worked to deliver better architectural outcomes for the City of Yarra," Neometro Director Jeff Provan says.

"Our buildings are designed to provide for people over the course of their lives and our long-standing residents in this suburb are testament to the quality of Neometro homes."

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450 Gore Street will be the first project Neometro and Edition Office have worked on together.

Neometro Director Lochlan Sinclair says the&nbsp;building represents a new partnership founded on shared values and mutual respect.

"We are very pleased to be finally coming together, to create this stunning addition to Fitzroy and continue our long-lasting connection to the suburb," Sinclair said.

Edition Office is ran by Aaron Robert and Kim Bridgland. Bridgland says the&nbsp;architectural language of the existing industrial and post industrial buildings in Fitzroy is strong horizontal banding often supported on large robust columns or piers," Bridgland says.

"This defines the pedestrian experience and retail frontages along many of the streets and we feel is a detail worth celebrating. We have reinterpreted the recurring motif into a new design aesthetic. The banding becomes the mechanism through which to unite the site’s industrial heritage and Gore Streets’ residential fabric.

Neometro will be taking registrations of interest this month, with an official launch expected in early 2024.

The project, 450 Gore Street, between Brunswick Street and Smith Street, is located in a leafy residential pocket of Fitzroy



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