Sydney property developer Central Element has secured development approval for the restoration of Coogee's historic 1860’s landmark, Ballamac House.

Ballamac House, at 39 Arcadia Street, will be redeveloped into eight luxury apartments designed by&nbsp;Tonkin Zulaikha Greer (TZG), a long-standing partner of Central Element and expert in heritage projects. They've previously collaborated with Central Element on 25Hours Paddington and The Minerva Potts Point.

Nathan Chivas, Managing Director of Central Element, said Ballamac House&nbsp;has been a permanent fixture on Coogee’s north headland for over a century, so it was crucial to honour its great legacy and restore the property.

"We are thrilled to partner with TZG Architects and Jane Irwin Landscape&nbsp;Architecture to bring the 1860s icon back to its original excellence," Chivas said.

"The conservation of the original house will see us retain the external and internal walls, fireplaces, mantel pieces, and decorative ceilings, while reconstructing the wrap around verandah, as an ode the&nbsp;luxury of estate living."

Established by Charles Moore in 1860, the estate has lived many lives; as a private residence, hotel and infirmary. It has also been home to many prominent Australian figures and seen the likes of British Royalty roam its halls over the years.

Central Element’s vision of fusing old and new will bring the Ballamac House estate into a new era of luxury as it is transformed into eight oceanfront residences across two buildings.

The heritage Victorian house will undergo a restoration to reinstate it to its original grandeur. That will home two of the eight apartments, while the further six will sit in a new building to the east which will have ocean views.

The development occupies close to 1,500 sqm, with its eight residences spread out over four-stories that stand at almost 15 metres tall.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/nsw/central-element-to-redevelop-coogees-1860-s-ballamac-house-into-luxury-apartments">Central Element to redevelop Coogee's 1860’s Ballamac House into luxury apartments</a>

<a id="m_-1527994245956362592__Hlk143764131" name="m_-1527994245956362592__Hlk143764131"></a>All residences feature three-bedrooms, with the rooftop and penthouse apartments boasting two expansive levels of living. Each residence will enjoy the oceanfront location on Coogee’s northern headland, with uninterrupted views out to Wedding Cake Island.

The penthouse will feature extravagant interiors, configured to maximise its north facing aspect with panoramic views spanning past Gordons Bay to Wylie's Baths. All three bedrooms feature ensuites, with the master occupying the whole top level, with a study and flexible use second living room that can be shut off.

It will seamlessly open up to the wrap around entertaining terrace boasting the best view in the building. The 231 sqm residence will also feature its own internal lift, a second entertaining terrace on the first level, butler’s pantry, powder room and expansive floor-to-ceiling glazing ensuring the views are enjoyed from all the living areas. &nbsp;

Along with the conservation and restoration of the historic elements of Ballamac House, the property will receive an extensive landscaping makeover by award-winning Jane Irwin Landscape&nbsp;Architecture.

The landscaping vision is in response to the views and the heritage house, with all original sandstone utilised throughout the build so as to retain the buildings character, and only local native species selected where possible.

Future residents will also benefit from a communal outdoor area, complete with lush green gardens and a magnesium pool.&nbsp;

Construction on Ballamac House is expected to commence towards the end of 2023.

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Ballamac House has stood proud on Coogee’s north headland for many years as one of the city’s most coveted addresses, having been converted to a strata title in the 1970’s.

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Central Element green lit for Coogee's Ballamac House apartment redevelopment

Brisbane developer <a href="/developers/oakridge-property-group">Oakridge Property Group</a> has secured development approval for its 144-apartment <a href="/developments/upper-mount-gravatt-qld-4122">Upper Mount Gravatt off the plan apartment development</a>, Pavilion The Residences.

They're seeking to launch the <a href="/new-apartments/pavilion-the-residences-upper-mount-gravatt-110-klumpp-road-upper-mount-gravatt">110 Klumpp Road project</a> in the coming months.

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They've partnered with local builder developer CS Development Group for the project on Brisbane's southside, alongside Mimiosa Creek nature reserve.

Designed by MAS Architecture Studio, Pavilion will comprise three five-level buildings, with a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments and a resident swimming pool, barbecue area, a striking water feature, and secluded garden rooms.

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Pavilion will be the second project <a href="/developers/oakridge-property-group">Oakridge</a> are working on with CS Development Group. The duo have teamed up to deliver Oakridge's Lumina at Stones Corner project, which has just officially started construction.

Piling and excavation works for the development will follow the recent completion of demolition works.

Lumina is the latest in a series of new residential developments in the Stones Corner urban village, which is undergoing a significant gentrification due to its near city location, transport connections, Hanlon Park, café culture and close connection to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics hub.

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Oakridge Founder and Director Andrew Niven said Lumina has struck a chord with everyone from young professionals buying their first home, to downsizers looking for an easier lifestyle close to everything they need and local investors wanting to maximise the strong market drivers.

“Lumina shows that well-designed and well-priced apartments in prime Brisbane locations and delivered by experienced developers are in strong demand," Niven said.

“We’ve taken the valuable market feedback from the Lumina sales campaign to inform the apartment mix and design at Pavilion, ensuring it aligns with what buyers are seeking.”

<a href="/developers/oakridge-property-group">Oakridge</a> has just completed their premium Taringa apartment development, The Addison.

They've partnered with local builder developer CS Development Group for the project on Brisbane's southside, alongside Mimiosa Creek nature reserve

Joel Robinson

Oakridge unveil Upper Mount Gravatt apartment development, Pavilion The Residences

TOGA has received development approval for their three-tower Macquarie Park project, Macquarie Rise.

Macquarie Rise, at 122 Herring Road, will be delivered in partnership with Baptist Union NSW and Morling College. It will have three residential buildings, ranging from 12 to 14 levels, rise from a two-level, mixed-use podium with office, retail and residential lobby areas.

There will be 265 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, with over half of the units including a multi-purpose room. Residents will have access to a 20-metre lap pool, a club lounge with a work and study area, a pilates studio, gym, and a cinema room.

Turner Studio designed the development, with the interiors handled by Stack Studio.&nbsp;

TOGA has previously developed One Twenty Macquarie next door, Macquarie Green, and Macquarie Central, delivering nearly 1,000 apartments in the area over the past 10 years.

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Allan Vidor, Managing Director of TOGA, said Macquarie Park has matured as a location in the past decade, now offering residents a cosmopolitan urban centre surrounded by pristine parklands.

"This shift is attracting families to the area, many of whom are opting for apartment living, which allows them to achieve significant value for money in terms of the amenity, location, and lifestyle they can access," Videor says.

“Macquarie Rise caters for these buyers through design features such as additional space in apartments, access to a host of premium work-from-home, health and wellness facilities, as well as the convenience of an activated retail precinct and public plaza at its lower levels."

Mark Bernberg, Managing Director of Ray White Projects Western Sydney who are selling the project alongside TOGA, says the innovative mixed-use residential venture in Macquarie Park is elevating the market appeal for residential real estate in Western Sydney.&nbsp;

Future residents of Macquarie Rise will enjoy views of the Lower North Shore’s pristine, leafy bushlands. Premium shopping destination, Macquarie Centre, Macquarie University, and Macquarie

University Metro station are all within walking distance, only 500 metres away. Karl May, Turner Studio’s Principal, said: “Macquarie Rise will be a desirable new precinct in Macquarie Park providing local retail, services and apartments, with new streets and open space linking to Kikkiya Creek and the surrounding nature. The new park at the centre of the project will be great for exercise, dog walking, recreation and a place for children to play.”

The location offers convenient access to public transport, further bolstered by the new Metro line which opens in 2024 and will provide fast access to Barangaroo and the CBD.

Construction is expected to commence in mid-2024, with completion due at the end of 2026.

Macquarie Rise, at 122 Herring Road, will be delivered in partnership with Baptist Union NSW and Morling College

TOGA secure approval for Macquarie Park apartment development, Macquarie Rise

Prominent developer Fortis is set to develop its first project in <a href="/developments/elizabeth-bay-nsw-2011">Elizabeth Bay</a>, filing plans for two strikingly distinctive buildings on two of the harbourside suburb's best streets.

Regency House, on an amalgamated 1,464 sqm block across 10 Onslow Avenue and 21C Billyard Avenue, will comprise two Smart Studio-designed buildings which will home 22 apartments.

The $23.25 million project will see two early 1970s, freestanding flat buildings demolished to make way for the two buildings. The two current buildings, which home 30 strata-title apartments, are not heritage-listed, but&nbsp;identified as a "Neutral Item" under the Sydney Development Control Plan 2012.

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The plans are for three two-bedroom apartments, 18 three-bedroom units, and a sole four-bedroom apartment, which will span 279 sqm.

The two-bed apartments start from 87 sqm and the three-bedroom apartments range from 141 sqm to 229 sqm.

27 parking spaces will be provided for the 22 residences, eight with EV charging but the other 19 with the provision to add at a later date.

Private rooftop terraces for the penthouses of 10 Onslow and 21C Billyard will have barbecue and lounge areas and private pools.

Smart Design Studio wrote in their Design Statement submitted to the City of Sydney that they took into consideration the immediate neighbourhood, which has many inter-war Art Deco functionalist style buildings, when designing the project.

"This refers to an era with predominantly clinker brick apartments of different red, brown tones, form, texture, protrusion, and geometry. Including a variety of brick bonds with decorative motifs in horizontal and parallel lines. This makes this material quality not only unique for its brickwork but moreover the craftsmanship of the time. This is something we examined in our report and employed in our design principles and proposed brickwork."

They say the north-facing facades from Billyard Street are&nbsp;characterised by simple geometric massing,&nbsp;undulating horizontally expressed curves and strong restrained vertical lines, while the Onslow Street south-facing facades are characteristic by their “punched window” expression.

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The project is nearby Elizabeth Bay landmark houses including Boomerang, Tresco, Kincoppal and Ashton. Smart said the existing buildings do not make a positive contribution to the Elizabeth Bay area and demolition would not have a detremental impact on the established character of heritage zone.

"The proposed development will sit well within the existing context, external form and materiality and will not compromise the heritage character of area."

Fortis have a significant pipeline of both residential and commercial projects across Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. Earlier this year they submitted a development application for their first Queensland project, a high-end tower in Brisbane's affluent riverside suburb Kangaroo Point.

<a href="/news/qld/exclusive-first-look-fortis-propose-full-floor-apartments-at-first-brisbane-apartment-development">Exclusive first look: Fortis propose full floor apartments at first Brisbane apartment development</a>

The project, on an amalgamated 1,464 sqm block across 10 Onslow Avenue and 21C Billyard Avenue, will comprise two Smart Studio-designed buildings which will home 22 apartments

Fortis file Regency House, Elizabeth Bay apartment development plans

A building over a decade old in the heart of <a href="/developments/fortitude-valley-qld-4006">Brisbane's Fortitude Valley</a> is set to be revived, and a neighbouring tower built, as part of the latest development application in the inner-city suburb.

Longtime landholder Ace Property Holdings, who names local businessman John Homewood as a sole director, has owned the 3,059 sqm site across Hynes, Light, and Knapp Street, for over three decades.

They've had Think Tank Architects put the plans together for the project, which plans to retain, raise, and renovate a pre-1911 building which will home two-bedrooms and a 90 sqm office.

There will be a further eight three-bedroom townhouses, five of which will have a multi-purpose room, and a 15-level apartment tower with 14 full-floor apartments. 
 
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The Town Planning Application Report by Murray Bell Holdings says the project "seeks to deliver high quality infill development on a premier, substantial landholding on the fringe of <a href="/developments/fortitude-valley-qld-4006">Fortitude Valley</a>."

"The unique design focusses on delivering a residential product that is unique to Fortitude Valley," the report read.

"The design focuses on high end luxury apartments and townhouses that will broadly appeal to professionals, families, downsizers and retirees seeking to age in place."

Each of the apartments will have up to 300 sqm of internal floor-to-ceiling windows&nbsp;

Each townhouse, which will front Hynes Street, will have up to 300 sqm of internal living area and will feature courtyards and/or rooftop terraces and three-car garages. The townhomes with multi-purpose rooms have been designed to provide direct access to the street, which the submission suggests would be ideal for a home-based business.&nbsp;

The rooftop garden of the apartment tower will offer views of the <a href="/developments/brisbane-qld">Brisbane CBD</a> skyline.

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The report highlighted the rarity of this type of apartment configuration in Fortitude Valley, which is more widely known for its high-rise towers, hotels, and nightlife.

"In seeking to deliver a product that is unique to <a href="/developments/fortitude-valley-qld-4006">Fortitude Valley</a> and <a href="/developments/brisbane-qld">Brisbane</a>, the design provides one apartment per floor level which is suited to the narrow and slender built form of tower component.

"This type of building configuration is not frequently seen in <a href="/developments/fortitude-valley-qld-4006">Fortitude Valley</a> however, the Applicant is committed to delivering a unique resident product by providing ‘penthouse’ style apartments on all levels of the residential tower."

The tower will comprise 28 resident car parking spaces and three visitors, while the townhouses will offer 23 parking spaces and two visitors.

The Town Planning Application Report by Murray Bell Holdings says the project "seeks to deliver high quality infill development on a premier, substantial landholding on the fringe of Fortitude Valley."

First look: Rare full-floor apartment development lodged in Fortitude Valley

It was a decade ago when Harry Triguboff's Meriton completed Vantage, their first build-to-rent project in Rhodes, a waterside inner west suburb of Sydney.

Now the nation's largest apartment builder is set to develop a buy-to-sell project on the other side of the train tracks.

The $137 million plans are for two Plus Architecture-designed towers with 285 apartments on an amalgamated 5,516 sqm site across Blaxland Road, Concord Road, and Llewellyn Street. The apartments will sit above a medical centre, childcare centre, a commercial office, and four retail spaces.

Over half of the apartments are two-bedders (145). There are 57 one-bed units, 66 three-beds, and 17 four-bedroom apartments.

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The apartment mix is distributed throughout the building, Plus advise.

"There are larger apartments on both lower and upper levels and each level accommodates a diversity of apartment types," their Design Verification Statement submitted to Canada Bay Council stated.

They will be spread across the two buildings, one nine levels, the other 28.

Plus say the&nbsp;buildings are composed to be clearly legible and to clearly establish a base and tower form.

"Warm shades of materials are used to break through the building form to provide further contrast and warmth within the overall composition."

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The building benefits from the new&nbsp;City of Canada Development Control Plan, adopted in March 2022, which provides detailed provisions to guide development for the Rhodes East Priority Precinct where the proposed development is located.

The site is located within ‘Station Gateway East’ character area, which is a key transport hub located between Rhodes Station and Concord Road. The close proximity to the station will encourage the use of rail services and other public transport modes.

&nbsp;

There will be nearly 1,500 sqm of communal open space, which will include a swimming pool on the roof of the smaller building. Five levels of basement will have 283 car parking spaces, 678 bicycle spaces, and 57 motorcycle spaces.

The landscaping was a collaboration between Oculus and Greenaway Architects.

<h2>Fast Facts</h2>

<ul>
	<li>Two towers</li>
	<li>285 residential apartments:
	<ul>
		<li>57 one-bedroom units.</li>
		<li>145 two-bedroom units.</li>
		<li>66 three-bedroom units.</li>
		<li>17 four-bedroom units.</li>
		<li>43 adaptable units.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>1,143 sqm medical center: 1,143 sqm</li>
	<li>1,153 sqm, 140 place child care centre</li>
	<li>529 sqm commercial tenancy: 529 sqm</li>
	<li>Four retail tenancies totalling&nbsp;626 sqm</li>
	<li>1,463 sqm of communal open space</li>
</ul>

The building benefits from the new City of Canada Development Control Plan, adopted in March 2022, which provides detailed provisions to guide development for the Rhodes East Priority Precinct where the proposed development is located

First look: Meriton propose $137 million Rhodes apartment towers

Spinal Life Australia is jumping on the apartment development boom in Woolloongabba ahead of the 2023 Summer Olympics.

They're seeking to turn the prime 3,297 sqm site at 109 Logan Road, which is currently home to the Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre, into a 20-level tower with 203 apartments.

The building, designed by BSPN Architecture, will be dominated by two-bedroom apartments (108). There will be just 23 one-bedroom apartments, 71 three-bedroom apartments, and a single four-bedroom apartment on level 20.

The rooftop will feature a recessed wet edge pool, outdoor kitchen, and sunken lounge.

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There will also be a number of retail tenancies on the Logan Road frontage.

"The prominent location of the site, situated within 600m walking distance to Cross River Rail, provides a great opportunity to progress the key gateway to the Brisbane Olympic Precinct in Woolloongabba whilst supporting the Logan Road Dining Precinct," Place Design Group noted in their Town Planning Report.

BSPN said in their Urban Content Report that the&nbsp;wider urban context of Woolloongabba presents three contrasting residential building typologies that have a greater contextual influence on the project site.

"These typologies include multi-storey residential developments at 10-15 and 20 storey applications as well as the traditional low density residential housing setting.

"As a reflection of these contrasting typologies and their individual strengths and characteristics, the building response aims to embody and reflect these key characteristics through the exploration of the concept of Congruent Conjunction.

"The design concept of Congruent Conjunction represents the meeting and cross over of these individual elements that intertwine to create a shelter that contributes to developing and strengthening the wider context of South Brisbane.

"Through the use of the concept of Congruent Conjunction, the design response aims to incorporate the key elements of each typology in way that in sympathetic to the urban context."

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BSPN said there was an opportunity to embrace, and further enhance, contemporary connection to yards.

"These typologies have traditional connections to green spaces as front and back yards, where its differences mainly lie within its delineation of public accessibility. This is such where front yards are shared with/contributed to the public and the back yard is privately accessible by the dwellers."

The contemporary front yard typology will comprise front yard spaces that are semi-public,&nbsp;contributing to a greener public streetscape, as well as providing spaces and opportunities for community engagement, while the contemporary back yards will be spaces are semi-private backyard spaces focused on the residents. These include the back yard lawn, work from home rooms, the barbecue pavilion, playspace, and wellness lawn.

BSPN said in their Urban Content Report that the wider urban context of Woolloongabba presents three contrasting residential building typologies that have a greater contextual influence on the project site

Woolloongabba apartment development plans filed for 2032 Summer Olympics gateway site

The rejuvenation of Byron Bay's main thoroughfare, Jonson Street, is set to continue.

New plans have been lodged by local developer Jason Dunn, whose JD Property Group is proposing a mixed-use development at <a href="/new-apartments/secret-garden-119-123-jonson-street-byron-bay">119-123 Jonson Street</a>. Earlier this month JD Property Group won two major awards at the 2023 NSW Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) Awards for their mixed-use project Jonson Lane, down the road from the new proposal.

The latest project will be just 22&nbsp;apartments above an activated ground plane.

The 2,727 sqm site, 750 metres from Main Beach and on the corner of Jonson and Kingsley Street, will home six retail spaces and a food and beverage tenancy, set around a central courtyard.

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There will be 85 parking spaces created, 44 retail and 41 residential, across the two basement levels.

The two levels above the 1,073 sqm of retail will comprise 22 two, three and four-bedroom apartments. The nine apartments on the top level have their own private rooftop terraces. They share the roof with a communal pool for all of the residents.

Architecture firm BayleyWard refined their designs after working with the <a href="/developments/byron-bay-nsw-2481">Byron Bay</a> Department of Environmental Planning for the most desired outcome.

A pre-lodgement community engagement program was undertaken late last year, with only one property making contact regarding the proposal despite a letterbox drop to every property within a 500m radius of the site, an ad in the Byron Shire Echo, and a site notice. The Community Engagement Report suggested it could be because the comprehensive project website provided sufficient information and answers.

"Whilst there were questions and there was feedback (almost all of it was positive and none of it was negative), there were no requests for changes to the draft proposal," the report noted.

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BayleyWard noted in their Design Statement that the&nbsp;client and design team has developed an architectural response that addresses key issues discussed during the consultation process with the <a href="/developments/byron-bay-nsw-2481">Byron Bay</a> Design Excellence Panel.

"In considering the urban design response to Jonson Street, it was recommended that there is a two-storey expression on Jonson Street with a recessed in alignment with the objectives of the Byron Shire DCP to support the desired street character," the report read.

"This two storey expression has been incorporated into the proposal with an accentuated ground floor retail storey with a masonry balcony element articulating the second storey above. The upper levels are set back and expressed as a darker recessive masonry materiality to minimise visual impact when viewed from the streetscape."

Apartment entry spaces have been designed with generous areas adjacent to front doors to accomodate bike or surfboard storage, planting, or a place to sit and interact with neighbours.

"These spaces extend private amenity into the semi public walkways promoting a sense of ownership, connectivity and community among residents."

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Larc Landscape Architecture said the vision seeks to aligns with the aspirations of the <a href="/developments/byron-bay-nsw-2481">Byron Bay</a> Town Centre Masterplan to “connect the Centre of Byron Bay with the spirit of its community.”

"The project strives to create new diverse social hub to encourage locals and visitors to come together - centred around a new public courtyard activated with retail, lifestyle and well-being to create a unique and authentic place in Byron Bay."

The half of the site, 119-121 Jonson Street, is currently home to function and event venue Secret Garden, while 123 Jonson is occupied by a holiday accomodation block.

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JD are also planning Jonson Lane, 28 apartments above a commercial precinct at 139 Jonson Street.

Jonson Lane won the Excellence in Boutique Development Category at the UDIA Awards. They also took home Silver in the Retail Development Category, bringing home the Commendation Award. They were the only Northern Rivers development to win an award or be nominated as a finalist in the 2023 Awards.

“Whilst we are proud of the awards, we are learning as we are progressing” Dunn said.

“As well as our collaboration with Architects Bayley Ward, we are working closely with sustainable development consultants HIP V. HYPE on 119-123 Jonson Street. They are responsible for some of the greenest developments in Australia and I really love what they bring to the table.

"Our intention is that this will be one of NSW’s most sustainable developments”.

Elsewhere on Jonson Street, Sydney developer Podia is working with local hotelier on&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/the-bonobo-by-raes-byron-bay">The Bonobo by Raes</a>.&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/the-bonobo-by-raes-byron-bay">The Bonobo by Raes</a>, at 116-118 Jonson Street, is offering a collection of 44 hotel-managed apartments, pitched as an alternative to Airbnb.

Luxcon have their <a href="/new-apartments/bohemian-90-96-jonson-street-byron-bay">Bohemian project</a> of 44 apartments above a 1,750 sqm retail shopping and international food plaza at 90-96 Jonson Street.

<h2>Fast Facts</h2>

<ul>
	<li>Address:&nbsp;119-123 Jonson Street, Byron Bay</li>
	<li>Developer: JD Property Group</li>
	<li>Site size: 2,727 sqm</li>
	<li>Retail space: 1,073 sqm</li>
	<li>Dwellings: 22 apartments
	<ul>
		<li>6 x two-bedroom apartments</li>
		<li>11 x three-bedroom apartments</li>
		<li>5 x four-bedroom apartments</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

Jonson Street has been a hive of activity in the last 12 months, with Luxcon and Podia also developing new apartment projects

First look: New apartments planned for Byron Bay's Jonson Street

The headquarters of Icon Construction on Abbotsford's Victoria Street is set for a redevelopment.

EG Funds Management is proposing to demolish the three-level office building at <a href="/new-apartments/675-victoria-street-abbotsford">675 Victoria Street</a> and develop a 13-level mixed-use building with offices and apartments.

There will be 134 apartments, above ground-level office and amenity on the 3,459 sqm site. Over half of the apartments will have two-bedrooms (73), while another 42 will be three-bedders and just 19 one-bedroom apartments are planned.&nbsp;There are 43 different apartment configurations.

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SJB has designed the building which will be located across the road from the Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre, which too is undergoing a huge redevelopment.&nbsp;

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/vic/richmonds-victoria-shopping-centre-redevelopment-to-create-new-urban-village-with-over-1-600-new-apartments">Richmond's Victoria Shopping Centre redevelopment to create new urban village with over 1,600 new apartments</a>

"The integration of the building's robust architectural forms and features draw upon the Yarra River flow and Dight Falls," SJB noted in the planning application submitted to Yarra Council.

"The project's palette and materiality is driven by the Abbotsford's natural features and built heritage to deepen the connection with the areas rich history.

"The use of warm tones embody the mature gum trees present in the surrounding landscape."

One of the main focuses of the development is how it interacts with the Yarra and the character of <a href="/developments/abbotsford-vic-3067">Abbotsford</a>.

Central part of the development is its provision of a pedestrian link between Victoria Street and the Yarra River corridor. The publicly accessible link provides a visual connection with the Yarra River from Victoria Street and allows convenient and safe access for pedestrians travelling between Victoria Street and the River.

SJB has sculpted the facade around an existing canopy tree.

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"The existing tree is not treated as an encumbrance but rather is built into the design to provide a distinctive sense of entry to the site and soften the visual connection with Victoria Street," the Town Planning Report by Tract says.

Tract notes that,&nbsp;in contrast to the fine-grain activity centre surrounding Church Street, Lennox Street and North Richmond Station, the eastern extent of Victoria Street exhibits an emerging urban renewal character, featuring many high-density contemporary commercial and residential buildings.

"This built form character is reflective of the subdivision patterns of the commercial and industrial activity that took place along the Yarra River historically, as well as the proximity of this precinct to public transport, open space, and other amenities which makes it suitable for development of the emerging scale."

The building will also incorporate ground-level amenity in the form of a communal lounge, multi-purpose room, gym, two private dining rooms with kitchens, a cinema, and an outdoor terrace which meets landscaped gardens fronting the river.

The proposal includes a partnership with the Little B.I.G Foundation, a charitable organisation set up to tackle loneliness in Australia by developing places, programs and events for social connection.

The Foundation will manage and operate a residential community space located on the river-fronting side of the buildings whch forms part of the residential amnities and provide an events program for residents and the surrounding community.&nbsp;

The community space can also be booked through the Foundation for use by residents an the broader community, with the spce having a strong onnection to the Yarra River Corridor.

The building will be services with 203 parking spaces, 187 for residents and 16 for office use, and 198 bicycle spaces.

The City of Yarra is required to provide 12,800 additional dwellings under Melbourne 2030, in line with population growth forecasts.

"Yarra has become a preferred location for many smaller and medium-sized buisinesses, and this trend is expected to continue," Tract added.

"Yarra's vibrant Major Activity Centres, including Victoria Street, are a powerful economic engine for the municipality. These activity centres are considered a vital part of Yarra's culture."

SJB has designed the building which will be located across the road from the Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre, which too is undergoing a huge redevelopment. 

First look: Icon Construction HQ in Abbotsford set for new apartment and office development

Central Element and joint venture partner Develotek are set to launch their luxury Drummoyne waterfront project Bianca Drummoyne, after receiving the green light form the Inner West Council.

It's the second sign off for a luxury development in Sydney's inner west in a matter of weeks, following the approval of <a href="/news/nsw/corsa-mortlake-luxury-apartments-approved">Made Property's waterfront Corsa Mortlake</a>.

<a href="/new-apartments/bianca-drummoyne-2c-2d-wolseley-street-drummoyne">Bianca Drummoyne</a> will comprise just 12 three and four-bedroom apartments at&nbsp;<a name="m_2146136283900342608__Hlk139531929">2C–2D Wolseley Street, an elevated position on the northern edge of Drummoyne's peninsula overlooking the water.</a>

The project will consist of two components. The first, on Wolseley Street set along the ridge, boasts expansive views of the harbour the city skyline. Along the foreshore, the second element is north-facing, connecting with the harbour’s edge.

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Bianca's penthouse, which will be released at a later date, will benefit from both panoramic water and city views.

Apartments start from 120 sqm and get as large of 290 sqm. They have direct lift access from the carpark, where there's double garaging and storage rooms for each apartment. They will each feature an expansive outdoor entertaining area and an individual wine cellars.

The resident amenity will be down on the water, where there will be gardens, open lawns, and an outdoor swimming pool.

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SJB, who have worked with <a href="/developers/central-element">Central Element</a> on a number of their developments such as <a href="/new-apartments/ethos-15-ellis-street-753-pacific-highway-chatswood">Ethos</a> in <a href="/new-apartments/chatswood-nsw-2067">Chatswood</a> and <a href="/new-apartments/pienza-neutral-bay-12-waters-road-neutral-bay">Pieza</a> in <a href="/new-apartments/neutral-bay-nsw-2089">Neutral Bay</a>, have designed Bianca, with the main focus to frame the waterfront views.

SJB Principal Adam Haddow said with Bianca, they endeavour to create a home completely connected to its location.

"The architecture is in response to the site’s unique topography, with individual rooms and openings adjusted to ensure that views and privacy are maximised," Haddow said.

"Each home features spaces that immerse you in the incredible location, with generous open plan living and dining areas flowing out to oversized balconies allowing residents to see the water, feel the breeze, soak in the sun, and enjoy waterfront living at its finest.”

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Central Element has a multi-billion dollar portfolio of residential and lifestyle precincts, having delivered over 500 apartments across Sydney metropolitan locations.

Nathan Chivas, Managing Director of <a href="/developers/central-element">Central Element</a>, said Bianca will further elevate their position as a key player in delivering this level of product to Sydney.

"This rare opportunity reflects our vision of seeking out exceptional sites in premium suburbs to build luxurious living spaces of the highest quality.

"Our position as force in the luxury residential market was further bolstered with the DA approval on the world-class mixed-use landmark Hyde Park site earlier in the month.

"Offering the epitome of premium waterfront living, unparalleled views, and the convenience of a six-kilometre drive or 18-minute ferry to the city, we are expecting record sales as Bianca launches to market.”

Develotek Director John Fernandes says Wolseley Street will witness the first and potentially the last major development in a generation.

"From the outset, our mission was to discover the perfect partner to collaborate with and bring an unprecedented level of luxury to this highly coveted location.

"Pressing ahead with Bianca in conjunction with <a href="/developers/central-element">Central Element</a> is the first milestone of a conscious effort and push by Develotek to enter the high-end Inner West market which we see as chronically undersupplied, and we look forward to delivering a new benchmark to Drummoyne over the coming years.”

McGrath's Tracey Dixon and Rob Alfeldi are marketing the project.&nbsp;Building is expected to commence early 2024. &nbsp;

Bianca Drummoyne will comprise just 12 three and four-bedroom apartments at 2C–2D Wolseley Street, an elevated position on the northern edge of Drummoyne's peninsula overlooking the water

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