Burgeoning South East Queensland developer Molti has honed in on its next project.

Half way through their Noosa project, a collection of just six high-end homes dubbed&nbsp;Residences on Wyandra, Molti, led by Ben Teague and Matt Martino, is set to develop on the beach in Bilinga.

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They've acquired a prime beachfront site at 307 Golden Four Drive through GV Property Group and have submitted plans for a luxury apartment development.

The BDA Architecture-designed project, next door to the under construction Si Bilinga apartment development and a few doors down from the recently launched Pipis by Siera, will have 19 apartments designed for the owner-occupier.

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There will be 16 three-bedroom apartments on offer, 15 of those with multi-purpose rooms, and three four-bedroom apartments.

One of the four-bedders is on the ground level, spanning over 400 sqm of indoor and outdoor space. That has its own private terrace with plunge pool, outdoor barbecue and alfresco, and an outdoor firpelace. The other two penthouses, across&nbsp;the the top two levels of the 11-level building, each have a rooftop pool, barbecue deck, and multi-purpose room.

The resident amenity, in the form of a swimming pool, outdoor kitchen and dining area, and sauna, is located on the ground floor.

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Ben Teague said the site offered the perfect opportunity for the group's next venture.

"As soon as we saw the site, was saw the opportunity it provided for a striking addition to the Bilinga beachfront," Teague said.

He said their brief to BDA was to create something that was a little out of the norm to create a point of difference on the beachfront.

"They've certainly met the brief, creating something which will stand as a welcome addition to the beach for years to come."

BDA said the&nbsp;project offers the opportunity to design an innovative architectural building within the Bilinga Beach precinct.

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"The proposed residential building provides a coastal character that looks to create a timeless architectural landmark along Golden Four Drive and the beachfront," BDA noted in their design statement.

"The intent of the design is to create a high quality residential apartment building, achieving a design outcome that provides a high standard of liveability and generates an appropriate scale in the developing context."

The building has been broken up into three distinct areas, BDA says.

"The ‘base’ is a highly detailed and landscaped entry, which grounds the tower into it’s natural context, providing cascading planting from above and deep planting from below. The ‘middle’ is a series of vertical and horizontal elements, full height glass, vertical angled blades walls, horizontal slab projections, sliding privacy screens and generous balconies. The ‘top’ is capped by a large expressed floating roof, with recessed glazing and private rooftop recreation areas.

"With all 3 areas combined, the overall tower form is cohesive and an elegant addition to the emerging Bilinga skyline."

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The 1,124 sqm double block is currently occupied by a three-level walk-up and a three-level house.&nbsp;

The team’s other venture, alongside former professional surfer and Olympic Bronze medallist, Owen Wright, includes four luxury residences in Byron Bay achieving a record off the plan $6.5 million sale. Only one of these properties remains available to purchase.

They've acquired a prime beachfront site at 307 Golden Four Drive through GV Property Group and have submitted plans for a luxury apartment development

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First look exclusive: Molti secure prime Bilinga site, plan luxury apartment project

Developer VIMG has finalized plans for its Chatswood site.

Having been back and forth with the Willoughby Council to achieve the ideal design outcome, VIMG have submitted a development application for two towers with 193 apartments.&nbsp;

DKO have designed the 90 metre towers which will rise from a central public plaza with retail and commercial tenancies and extensive landscaping by Land And Form Studios.

The project team has undertaken a collaborative engagement process with council including two pre development application meetings and an additional Design Excellence Review.

DKO won the design competition held in April, but the jury requested&nbsp;the scheme be resubmitted as they felt the building could be improved by further consideration of how the 'tree as a tower' conceptual metaphor is ultimately expressed.

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DKO said in their Architectural Design Report that they drew inspiration from the wider cultural landscape.

"Thorough understanding of the local community, we have established a seamless connection between the dwellings and the broader context," the architecture firm noted.

"This connection serves as a constant reminder to the residents of their integral role in the larger community. By prioritising this sense of place, our design proposal creates a harmonious and cohesive relationship between the built environment and the natural surroundings."

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DKO said the tower form is a refined structural extension of the trunk of the tree.

"The fine detailing of rounded structural columns softens the rigid structure, yet anchors the building to the ground. The podium and commercial spaces are expressed as a sedimentary sandstone stratum on which the finely crafted towers sit. The expression is an acknowledgment of place, and the connection of the residents back to the ground."

There will be a landscaped podium roof for residents, with an outdoor&nbsp;covered yoga and the pool deck is positioned to take advantage of the north-facing aspect of the terrace.

The two and three-bedroom apartments are 15 to 20 per cent larger than Apartment Development Guideline minimums, the documents suggest.

VIMG had forecasted 300 apartments on the site. They said the&nbsp;location of the project is at the core of the area, within walking distance to the train station and a large shopping mall, as well as in close proximity to high-quality primary and secondary schools.

First look: VIMG plot two-tower Chatswood apartment development, Nelson Place

Sekisui House Australia has secured development approval for their largest stage of their $1 billion masterplanned community, The Orchards in Norwest.

The masterplan, designed by Turner Studio, is spread across five stages, with 1,300 apartments planned for the community. The recently approved stage, Veue, is the fourth stage.

Veue will span six buildings ranging from nine to 22 storeys, comprising 583 nature-inspired apartments.

The Japanese-inspired buildings have been crafted in collaboration with Crone Architects, with the design incorporating a vertical green spine complemented by an open landscaped recreational central core, which will connect residents to parklands that extend from the eastern part of the site all the way to the creek in the west.

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Crone's Design Principal, Julian Venning said Veue's design vision compliments The Orchards natural surrounds, where the connection to the landscape and nature has been maximised.&nbsp;

"The green of the gardens is drawn into the resident experience. A sense of wellness is promoted in the design within the wonderful natural environment. A place to return to from the fast pace of the city to a garden setting for which Baulkham Hills is renowned," Venning said.&nbsp;

Strategically positioned just 600 metres from Norwest Metro Train Station, and a short stroll from Norwest Marketown and Norwest Business Park, the latest addition to the community has been met with strong buyer demand. Recently hosting a grand public launch for Veue, Sekisui achieved over 50 sales totalling more than $63 million, demonstrating the strength of the suburb, and Sydney in general.&nbsp;

Sales Manager at The Orchards, David Lee, said local buyers accounted for over 60 percent of the purchases, with the remaining coming from over 15 Sydney suburbs.&nbsp;

“There was a diverse mix of buyers from owner-occupiers and downsizers to first home buyers and renewed interest from overseas investors from South-East Asia. This cohort of purchasers recognise the benefits of buying in a well-located area such as Norwest, a north-west growth suburb,” Lee said.&nbsp;

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“The allure of Veue’s distinctive design elements, premium finishes, and Sekisui House’s renowned reputation for delivering high-end luxury apartments played pivotal roles in securing owner-occupier sales. Upsizers and empty nesters looking to downsize and use the equity from their homes to move into a ‘lock-up’ and leave luxury apartment represented several apartment sales.”

Lee said the&nbsp;northerly views overlooking Castle Hill Country Club, Norwest Lakes to the south and the Blue Mountains to the west also captured buyer interest.

Floor-to-ceiling glazing will help capture the panoramic nature views on offer, while optional interior schemes including diverse materials and tonal finishes, oversized balconies on the upper levels, and EV charging within the carpark, have all been driving forces behind the strong interest shown in Veue.&nbsp;

Future residents are also set to benefit from an on-site wellness centre, complete with a gym and pool which is directly connected to the garden. A 100-person communal function centre will also been on offer, as well as concierge services.&nbsp;

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The masterplan, designed by Turner Studio, is spread across five stages, with 1,300 apartments planned for the community.

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Sekisui greenlit for Veue, the next stage of The Orchards, Norwest masterplan

The latest Mermaid Beach apartment development has been greenlit.&nbsp;

The approved site is being developed by Bayley Property Group and managed by SK2 Property, set atop the popular BSKT Cafe, which has been a staple of the local community since 2013.&nbsp;

With a number of years still remaining on the lease for BSKT, both Bayley Property and the cafe owners are set to continue operations, with the new development planned to commence at the end of the lease term.&nbsp;

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Located on the corner of Lavarack Road and Albatross Avenue, the project is set to&nbsp;transform the existing site into&nbsp;a mixed-use development that preserves the cafe while introducing luxury apartments.

SK2 Property Director, Stuart Kirk said they've received a number of enquires from local owner-occupiers since the inception of the project.

"Many of the enquires have come from buyers seeking a new high-end apartment on the beachfront of Albatross Avenue, including the penthouse apartment, showcasing the highly desirable location of the project and quality of the design"

The strategic location of the development is noteworthy, as it forms a crucial link between the proposed Nobby Beach light rail station and Mermaid Beach. This connection will undoubtedly enhance the accessibility and vibrancy of the area.

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BDA Architecture designed the six apartment project with a focus on spaciousness and ocean views.&nbsp;The layout features a two-apartment-per-floor arrangement, with exceptions being made for the ground floor and the top residential level which homes the penthouse.&nbsp;

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Each of the apartments main indoor living areas and bedrooms are oriented toward the street frontage, in a bid to capitalise on the ocean views.&nbsp;

Crowning the building is a rooftop terrace, which serves as a signature cap to the building. The private recreation space, exclusive to the full storey penthouse below, includes a pool, sundeck, sunken terrace, and a barbecue area with dining and lounge seating.&nbsp;

The south-western corner of the building will house essential facilities, such as a laundry, powder room, plant room, internal staircase, lift shaft, and fire stairs. The perimeter of the building will incorporate planters, continuing the green space upward and reducing the perceived bulk and scale of the structure.&nbsp;

The café, which has been a staple of the local community since 2013, will remain an integral part of the new development

Bayley Property Group green lit for Mermaid Beach development, Lavarack

ASX-listed supermarket gaint Coles is seeking to create a new home for itself in Sydney's affluent Neutral Bay, in turn turfing out their fiercest competitor in the process.

They've filed concept plans with the North Sydney Council for a $170 million mixed-use village at 41-53 Grosvenor Street, currently the home of a full-line Woolworths, BWS, and a council car park.

The plans, submitted by Coles Group Property Development Ltd which is directed by Coles CFO Sharbel Elias and Chief Legal Officer David Brewster, include what is described as a new "state-of-the-art Coles supermarket" and a Vintage Cellars, as well as two additional small shopfronts. They will create a landscaped public plaza which will create a landscaped public plaza which will replace the current council carpark.

Above the street will be seven levels of apartments, which will home 72 new apartments. The one-bedroom apartments from 73 sqm, two-bedrooms from 98 sqm, and three-beds from 153 sqm.

There will be two levels of Coles customer basement parking, and a level dedicated to resident parking.

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SJB Architects handled the design, suggesting in the plans that&nbsp;Neutral Bay Town Centre will be re-imagined as a vibrant village neighbourhood with a green, porous, flexible and accessible heart.

"Situated right at the heart of Neutral Bay, the site has potential to be a place truly ingrained in the community. A combination of providing much needed public open space, pedestrian connectivity and activation linking to surrounding businesses means Neutral Bay Town Square can be the heart of community geographically and culturally."

They said landscaping plays a vital role in the success of a mixed-use precinct.

"Whether situated on the ground level, roof gardens, or balconies, gardens are essential in enhancing the overall appeal of apartments.

"By serving as an inviting space for residents and acting as a buffer between different users of the site, expansive gardens on the podium roof contribute to the flourishing retail precinct. Additionally, they provide a sanctuary for local birds and insects in the urban environment. These gardens will become a defining feature of the site, offering a unique experience to the public and creating a desirable natural backdrop for the plaza, both at street level and atop buildings."

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They suggested the&nbsp;residential component to the new development will sit as a quiet backdrop to public life below.

"Residences located in a mixed-use precinct such as this provide self-serving activation as well passive surveillance and safety of the public domain that it sits within.

"The residential component is critical in establishing an 18hr precinct that is destination throughout varying times of day and night. The residential buildings will also be quiet in their material palette with the opportunity to also incorporate masonry at the upper levels for its high level of quality, craft and familiarity in establishing new homes. In any case the residential components of the building should be light in colour and link themselves to the sky and views beyond the site."

The North Sydney Council is currently preparing a&nbsp;Neutral Bay Town Centre Planning Study, having earlier this year sought feedback from the local community. It will be prepared with input from expert economic, transport and design specialists.

They said the study will guide&nbsp;future development proposals within the centre which may include targeted modest increases in height and density while retaining the village atmosphere.

Above the street will be seven levels of apartments, which will home 72 new apartments

First look exclusive: Coles to turf out Woollies in $170 million Neutral Bay development

Frasers Property Australia and Mitsui Fudosan have established a new joint venture to deliver a further three developments in Frasers Midtown MacPark masterplan.

The duo are already in partnership to&nbsp;deliver MAC Residences, Midtown MacPark’s first development, which is currently under construction.&nbsp;

The three new apartment developments will have an estimated end value of $797 million and will bring their partnership delivery to 1,149 apartments and four terraces across all four buildings.

Mark Gleeson, Frasers Executive General Manager Investments, says the deepening of the partnership with Mitsui Fudosan aligns with Frasers Property’s strategy to leverage capital partnerships to achieve its growth objectives.

“Working together to deliver MAC Residences at Midtown MacPark has demonstrated the strong alignment in values and priorities between Frasers Property and Mitsui Fudosan," Gleeson says.

"This includes our shared commitment to create high-quality, sustainable assets as part of a wonderful community for our customers.

“Our growth strategy is to draw on our core capabilities and leverage the experience of our partners to create premium assets, and to recycle capital to pursue new opportunities aligned with our specialist expertise, particularly in large-scale, mixed-use community development and placemaking."

The partnership with Frasers Property in MAC Residences was Mitsui Fudosan’s first foray into the Australian market. This expanded joint venture at Midtown MacPark is their second.

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Kenji Oka, Managing Director of Mitsui Fudosan Australia, said the new relationship makes&nbsp;sense to take their growth in the Australian market to the next level.

Designed by Bates Smart, MAC Residences is the first building at Midtown MacPark and of its 269 apartments, only seven remain unsold. The development has proven popular with first home buyers, young families, singles and couples, downsizers, investors, and more. Completion is scheduled in 2023.

One of the next buildings, Treehouse, is part of the expanded joint venture. That will have 162 apartments and several unique green breakout spaces which give the building its name, as well as around 1,000 sqm of ground floor retail space. Construction is expected to commence in late 2023, with around 43 per cent of apartments sold since launch.

The other two developments in the expanded joint venture are as yet unnamed. One will comprise 268 market apartments, 216 community housing dwellings and four terrace homes, with a targeted sales launch in March 2024. The final building in the joint venture will feature 234 market apartments and is anticipated to be launched in the last quarter of 2024.

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All four developments in the joint venture will feature rooftop solar installation and smart meters, and Real Utilities, the wholly owned licensed energy retailing business of Frasers Property Australia, will provide 100% Climate Active-certified carbon neutral energy to the buildings.

Similar carbon neutral innovations are planned for future developments in the community. Frasers Property is targeting a 6 Star Green Star Communities rating for Midtown MacPark and the vision is for the community to be carbon neutral in operation.

To be developed in stages over the next 10 to 12 years, Frasers Property is working with the NSW Government to deliver the $2.2 billion Midtown MacPark masterplanned mixed-tenure community, which will integrate approximately 3,300 apartments with a range of community facilities.

An all-electric mixed-tenure community designed for 100% walkability, Midtown MacPark is a vibrant and inclusive community bringing more open space, new amenity and infrastructure including a central Village Green, pocket parks and playgrounds, cycling and walking trails, a commercial pay-as-you go pool and gym, community centre, as well as shops, cafes and beauty offerings, and so much more. The Village Green, pool, gym and community centre will be delivered in line with the Treehouse development.

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The three new apartment developments will bring their partnership delivery to 1,149 apartments and four terraces across all four buildings



Frasers and Mitsui Fudosan team up for three more apartment developments at $2.2 billion Midtown MacPark masterplan

Delta Australia, who developed Brisbane's Riparian Plaza skyscraper nearly two decades ago, are looking to their next game-changing project.

They've submitted plans for striking mixed-use development at 26 Cairns Street, Kangaroo Point, taking full advantage of its 4,964 sqm waterfront location on the site of the historic Evans Deakins Dry Dock area.

Delta acquired the site in mid-2019. They said they were attracted primarily by the unique and challenging opportunity it offers to create a defining development for Kangaroo Point and the city of Brisbane

They are planning a tower with 232 apartments, stacked high so there can be extensive ground place activation.

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Scott Collins from Delta Australia said Kangaroo Point will play a "pivotal role" shaping the future of Brisbane.

“Having personally lived in Kangaroo Point I have benefited from an appreciation of, and the responsibility associated with, the inherent quality and uniqueness of the Kangaroo Point peninsular, inclusive of this site location adjacent to an historical dry dock," Collins said.

"Not only does Kangaroo Point possess a special place in Brisbane’s history, it also assumes a pivotal role in shaping the future of Brisbane’s dynamic inner city communities and their landscapes; both built and natural forms.

"Within this dynamic, we take very seriously the responsibility and leadership that is incumbent upon us to procure a progressive and leading development, balancing the interests of stakeholders and advancing the design aspirations of others in collaboration with the City.”

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Delta has called on both Architectus and Singapore-based architecture firm WOHA to work in collaboration on the design of the project. The pair worked together to create 443 Queen Street, Brisbane's newest landmark.

Architectus has been involved in some of the best-loved urban spaces in Brisbane like the Gallery of Modern Art, while WOHA, led by Aussie architect Richard Hassell, predominantly design projects in Singapore, but have lent their expertise to a new premium project in Perth's Applecross.

“When I met Scott in Singapore, I was really impressed by his passion to set new standards with this development," Hassell said.

"He was quite familiar with our work and was completely in agreement on our five ratios for high amenity, inner city developments. As we have worked on this project, the problem was always - how can we get this public space to work, rather than questioning whether it was necessary.”

The proposal is for 232 apartments, a mix of&nbsp;40 one-bedroom apartments, 112 two-beds, 72 three-beds, and eight four-bed apartments. 458 parking spaces will be provided across the basement levels.

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In their Architect Intent Report, Architectus and WOHA called 26 Cairns a "subtropical tower that expresses the contemporary spirit of Brisbane, the New World City."

They cited Design-Led City and the Buildings that Breathe, Brisbane City Council's recently released new strategies which seek to enhance the city's&nbsp;reputation as a liveable, vibrant, green, and prosperous city.

"This development is both an exemplary outcome of these policy documents, and a unique solution inspired by its special site."

"The development marks this superb waterfront location with a green, elegant tower that is distinctive without being ostentatious. The design emphasizes civic generosity, community and sustainability through its extensive greenery, generous public spaces and vertical village concept."

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In their Architect Intent Report, Architectus and WOHA called 26 Cairns a "subtropical tower that expresses the contemporary spirit of Brisbane, the New World City."

They cited Design-Led City and the Buildings that Breathe, Brisbane City Council's recently released new strategies which seek to enhance the city's&nbsp;reputation as a liveable, vibrant, green, and prosperous city.

"This development is both an exemplary outcome of these policy documents, and a unique solution inspired by its special site."

"The development marks this superb waterfront location with a green, elegant tower that is distinctive without being ostentatious. The design emphasizes civic generosity, community and sustainability through its extensive greenery, generous public spaces and vertical village concept."

They said their vision was for a next generation, sustainable, subtropical tower.

"The team have worked from first principles to imagine a subtropical, sustainable, community-oriented project that would be an asset to the neighbourhood and the city.

"The desire is for Kangaroo Point to be better after the project’s completion. More connected, with more recreation and dining options, more nature, more water, more trees and flowers, more birds, more fish, more places to cycle or walk the dog, or bring the kids down to the river."

They said a key word is regenerative.

"This development will regenerate nature and biodiversity, regenerate community and social interaction, regenerate environmental services."

The rooftop will home extensive resident amenity, with a main&nbsp;pool, plunge pool, and kids pool, flanked by day beds and outdoor seating areas, a playground, and barbecue facilities. There's also a room for a kids club, a steam room and sauna, a gym with movement studio and changing rooms, a business centre and library with an event terrace and boardroom, and a "party penthouse" with kitchen, dining and seating areas. The rooftop is set in extensive landscaping by RPS.

There had been approval on the site by the former owner for two towers, one 17 levels the other 13. They were to home 311 apartments and some retail and commercial.

Scott Collins from Delta Australia said Kangaroo Point will play a "pivotal role" shaping the future of Brisbane

First look exclusive: New sustainable, subtropical mixed-use development to reshape Kangaroo Point

Central Element has continued to pad out its apartment development pipeline with a $51 million purchase of a prime site in <a href="/developments/bondi-beach-nsw-2026">Bondi Beach</a>.

They've secured over 2,000 sqm across 20-22 Sandridge Street and 21 Wilga Street, an amalgamation of six properties across three lots.

The Nathan Chivas-led developer is intending on developing a boutique collection of ultra-premium apartments and houses, with each residences starting from $20 million.

Each residence will include direct access to the Bondi to Bronte coastal walk, expansive outdoor living, swimming pools, secure car parking, and views across the <a href="/developments/bondi-beach-nsw-2026">Bondi Beach</a> to Ben Buckler headland.<a name="m_9038784936690992334__Hlk139531929"></a>&nbsp;

Chivas said the site,&nbsp;on the headland between Bondi Beach and Tamarama Beach, epitomises the very best of the locale, with residential feel just steps away from vibrant Campbell Parade.

“Our latest acquisition marks an important milestone for CE as we enter the tightly held world-famous location of Bondi Beach," Chivas said.

"Among the suburbs bustling development activity, none rival the unique attributes of this parcel of land. Its generous frontages cater to an ultra-premium boutique project, while its elevated position captures truly unparalleled vistas."

The DA is anticipated to be lodged by end 2023, with construction commencing in 2025/2026.

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The site was sold by Ric Serrao and Alex Lyons from Raine &amp; Horne Double Bay/Bondi Beach. Serrao and Lyons said the Bondi Beach market is one of the most exciting in Australia at the moment, attracting affluent buyers from lucrative industries such as tech, fashion and finance

“We’re seeing apartments commanding more than $100,000 per sqm, with the recent sale of Notts Avenue to Andrew Roberts, former Managing Director of Multiplex, achieving in excess of $125,000 per sqm. Demand for houses is equally buoyant, reflected in the recent sale of 31 Gaerloch Avenue, Tamarama which sold for around $45 million and 12 Bronte Marine Drive in Bronte which fetched around 22.5 million.

The site acquisition comes a few days after CE were <a href="/news/nsw/central-element-to-redevelop-coogees-1860-s-ballamac-house-into-luxury-apartments">green lit for their redevelopment of Ballamac House</a>, the landmark Coogee mansion turned strata building, which they intend on restoring extending into eight luxury apartments. CE are also currently selling Ethos in Chatswood and Bianca Drummoyne on Sydney Harbour.

Chivas said the site, on the headland between Bondi Beach and Tamarama Beach, epitomises the very best of the locale, with residential feel just steps away from vibrant Campbell Parade

Central Element secure prized Bondi Beach site for new apartment development

It's been a busy week at Sarazin HQ.

The developer, who had already made a name for themselves in Woolloongabba well before the announcement of the Brisbane 2032 Summer Olympics, has sought to develop a further 1,300 apartments in what will be the heart of the Olympic precinct.

Having <a href="/news/qld/first-look-sarazin-scale-up-nuage-woolloongabba-apartment-plans">submitted plans to increase the height limit and density</a> for their two-tower Wellington Road development Nuage earlier this week (from 368 to 582), Sarazin has filed a fresh application for their recently acquired site on the other side of the street.

They're seeking to build three towers on the 7,148 sqm site, bringing another 787 apartments to the critically undersupplied Brisbane market.&nbsp;

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The Queensland State Government says 8,500 new dwellings across South East Queensland need to be built ever year until 2045 to keep up with population forecasts.

Sarazin's new project, dubbed Hampton Yards, will be undertaken across three stages. Part of one of the stages will see&nbsp;Sarazin contribute to park upgrades within the park dedication area and the existing Watt Park, which will be renamed Whirling Water Park.

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Tower B will be the tallest of the towers proposed at 40 levels, a similar height to the recently filed plans for the tallest tower in <a href="/news/qld/first-look-exclusive-belmonde-plot-over-1-000-build-to-rent-units-in-gabba-heart-precinct">Belmonde and Sun Luxe Group's build to rent proposal, Gabba Heart</a>.

Tower B will have 330 of the 787 apartments, while the 30-level Tower A will have 302 and the smaller 18-level Tower C will have 155. Each tower will have communal rooftop facilities in the shape of infinity pools, gyms, private dining areas, barbecue and outdoor dining spaces, and even a pickle ball court.

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The buildings will rise from podiums which will have commercial spaces and retail spaces at street level. They will sit above&nbsp;seven basement levels of parking which will accomodate 852 parking spaces.&nbsp;

Wild Studio has handled all of the landscaping, and the designs of the new park.&nbsp;

Group CSA led the architecture of Hampton Yards, noting in their submissions that the three towers have been arranged to capture surrounding views.

"The residential towers have been orientated to respond to the existing context such that the taller towers are proposed along Wellington Road, with the tallest tower located at the intersection of Logan Road and Wellington Road, neighbouring the newly proposed public park," their report read in response to the Buildings that Breathe guidelines which were implemented across new developments in Brisbane's LGA in 2020.

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Group CSA said access to natural light from the north has been prioritized to residential apartments, with living rooms and bedrooms positioned closer to the façades and bathrooms and kitchens more internally located.

The had previously been approval back in 2017 for three towers with 419 apartments. Saunders Havill Group said in their Town Planning Report that Sarazin's submission is a significantly improved building design compared with the existing approval, with a much clearer podium/tower form and three distinct towers with individual identities.

They said the design attract downsizing and encourage ageing in place.

Saunders Havill noted four other developments in the area which sought to push past the 20-level height limit set for the area.

"The proposals seek to realise the opportunity Woolloongabba and surrounds provides to deliver and support exceptionally located development that is accessed by high frequency public transport, lifestyle amenity and proximity to centres and employment opportunities."

Currently on the Sarazin site is the two-level Gabba Collision Repair Centre and a double storey office/showroom development.&nbsp;

They're seeking to build three towers on the 7,148 sqm site, bringing 787 apartments to the critically undersupplied Brisbane market

First look: Sarazin goes again in Olympics precinct, file plans for Hampton Yards

Sarazin is continuing its push to change the face of Woolloongabba ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Summer Olympics.

Following on from Silk One, their completed and sold out Stanley Street tower looking down into The Gabba from its rooftop, Sarazin has updated its plans for their&nbsp;two-tower development, Nuage, just two streets away.

They've submitted fresh plans for the 4,057 sqm site across 6-18 Wellington Road and 25 Nile Street. They're now seeking to create tower 37 and 27-level towers, which will home 582 apartments.&nbsp;Previously they sought side by side 20-level towers with 368 apartments. That application was approved in October 2022.

The original plans sought to stay in line with the Woolloongabba Centre Neighbourhood Plan height limit of 20 levels, however a number of developers are now seeking to go higher in light of the Olympic nod, as well as the forecasted population boom highlighted in the recently published Draft Shaping SEQ Report 2023.

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The Town Planning Report by Saunders Havill Group highlighted Station Square, the $1.2 billion, five-tower Trenert development, which will be up to 40 storeys, and the <a href="/news/qld/first-look-exclusive-belmonde-plot-over-1-000-build-to-rent-units-in-gabba-heart-precinct">recently filed Gabba Heart build to rent plans</a> for 41 levels. They also called out the 30-level Trilogy development by Arden Group, Silk Three, also by Sarazin, which will rise up to 32 levels, and Canopy by Aria which will reach 30 levels.&nbsp;

Saunders Havill also cited Brisbane City Council's support of increased&nbsp;development height for other areas that are located further away from the city centre, where located close to public transport nodes such as Buranda (25 storeys) and Toowong (up to 30 storeys).

"The uplift in housing/building height at this location supports the function of the core precinct where the greatest intensity development is to occur," Saunders Havill suggested of Woolloongabba.

"The addition of dwellings to the approved towers is an opportunity to unlock the potential of Woolloongabba to contribute solutions to the dire housing shortage currently impacting upon – and projected to continue to cripple – Brisbane’s residential supply if left unabated."

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They said the proposed&nbsp;additional height heavily aligns with the neighbourhood plan and the Core Precinct overall outcomes for Woolloongabba.

"The Planning Scheme clearly articulates the desire to incorporate high densities and mixed-use development in this location."

They said residents of the proposed&nbsp;230 additional dwellings of Nuage will be able to move freely through the city with the nearby Cross River Rail and Brisbane Metro stations being less than 500m away, therefore the&nbsp;proposed change in dwelling numbers will not place significant additional demand on the surrounding road network and will reduce daily reliance on private vehicles.

Part of the new plans will also incorporate a private and public rooftop observatory to be operated&nbsp;in partnership with the University of Queensland and Big Questions Institute to advance the knowledge-based, scientific and public interest realm of inner Brisbane. That will sit on the top of the taller tower.

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There's not been too much change in the design by HAL Architects, who suggested&nbsp;in their Architectural Design Statement submitted to the Brisbane City Council that Nuage, French for cloud, is a living, breathing, architectural statement.

"Nuage's cloud-like form combines the integral concepts of light, air and a strong architectural intent to enhance the subtropical experience within the building and create an iconic landmark.

"The flowing organic forms of the residential towers improve the subtropical opportunities of the building by offering a greater external surface for light, ventilation and views. These forms create an iconic visual form to Brisbane's ever-changing skyline."

The Nuage towers will sit above a five-level podium and an arcade precinct with commercial spaces, which will home a mix of restaurants, cafes, retail spaces, or offices.

Sarazin is currently selling Murcia Residences, within the Woolloongabba area but on the border of East Brisbane.

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HAL Architects said Nuage, French for cloud, is a living, breathing, architectural statement

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