Mulpha has been selected by the New South Wales Government as the successful tenderer to develop the site adjacent to the Norwest Metro Station.

The site, at&nbsp;25-31 Brookhollow Avenue, <a href="/developments/norwest-nsw-2153">Norwest</a>, is intended to serve as the central civic gateway for the <a href="/developments/norwest-nsw-2153">rapidly emerging Norwest</a> town centre.

Mulpha’s vision for the site includes three multi-level towers which will sit atop two biophilia-designed mixed-use podiums, integrating business, education, and retail uses. The podium and a vibrant public plaza will be activated by community spaces and retail, delivering dining and retail shopping convenience.

Mulpha’s Head of Developments, Tim Spencer, said they are thrilled to have been chosen to activate the landmark development site which will be the civic gateway to and from Norwest, and an integral component of Mulpha's broader planning vision for Norwest.&nbsp;

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"It will be the centrepiece in delivering another step-change to the Norwest Smart City vision. Importantly, it will be a transit-oriented commercial development that aims to increase job supply in Sydney’s northwest and set the benchmark for the next phase of Norwest’s vibrant business centre," Spencer said.&nbsp;

"We want to create an environment that engages people and fosters the connectivity and creative energy that will underpin Norwest as a lifestyle destination and dynamic business centre in the global knowledge economy. This won’t just be somewhere to pass through on your way to somewhere else. It will be central to ensuring Norwest is a great place to live, work and play."

The development will be designed to seamlessly integrate with the Norwest Metro Station and other social amenities, residential and business facilities which are planned for Norwest City, complemented by extensive parklands, pedestrian paths and cycleways connecting the site to greater Norwest.

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In developing the site, Mulpha will work closely with Landcom, Sydney Metro, Hills Shire Council and the State Government, to ensure planning requirements are met and the development delivers on its full potential.

Mulpha’s selection as the successful tenderer to develop the site demonstrates its market leading position in the North West of Sydney and is recognition by the State Government of Mulpha’s commitment to sustainability and quality outcomes.

Mulpha’s commitment to sustainability was also acknowledged by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) which has supported Mulpha’s ambitious new sustainable residential development Norwest Quarter in the Hills with an $80 million green loan to cut energy costs by as much as 50 percent. The CEFC position is being matched by an $80 million green loan from ANZ.

Construction is underway on the first stage of the zero-carbon 9-tower residential development, which will be one of the most ambitious in Australia in terms of sustainable practices, initiatives and design considerations.

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Mulpha has also recently completed construction of ‘The Bond’ - a 12,000 sqm commercial building in Norwest. This landmark timber and glass building has a focus on health and medical tenancies to support Norwest Private Hospital and add vital health infrastructure to The Hills.

Prior to completion of The Bond, Mulpha sold 100 percent of the 64 strata suites, ranging from 50 sqm – 840 sqm, to a mix of owner-occupiers and investors, reflecting a testament to the strength of the emerging suburban office market, post-Covid.

Mulpha’s selection as the successful tenderer to develop the Norwest Metro Station site coincides with the lodgement of Mulpha’s planning proposal for the adjacent Norwest Marketown Shopping Centre which, if successful, will cement Mulpha’s long term vision for Norwest Business Park and drive the next 
phase of the town centre.

Already one of Australia’s largest master-planned business park with 800 organisations employing over 30,000 people, Norwest is set to potentially double the number of jobs over coming decades as it takes its place as a key precinct in Sydney’s economic growth corridor.

Mulpha will work closely with Landcom, Sydney Metro, Hills Shire Council and the State Government, to ensure planning requirements are met and the development delivers on its full potential.

alisonwarters@gmail.com

Mulpha wins tender to develop site opposite Norwest Metro Station

Sydney developer Central Element has been given the green light by the <a href="/developments/sydney-nsw">City of Sydney</a> for their Hyde Park development at 271 Elizabeth Street.&nbsp;

The mixed-use project, being developed in collaboration with equity partner MaxCap and the current landowner, will be designed by the renowned architects Murcutt Candalepas.

The transformation of the Hyde Park site will include the development of 42 apartments, many of which will offer panoramic views of the park and over the Royal Botanic Gardens to Sydney Harbour. The project will also feature hospitality spaces and a range of amenities.

Behind the design, are long-time friends and colleagues Glenn Murcutt and Angelo Candalepas. This collaboration is the first time the awarded architects will work together on a project for the <a href="/developments/sydney-nsw">City of Sydney</a>.

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Angelo Candalepas is renowned for his multiple award-winning residential apartments such as Prince Street in <a href="/developments/cronulla-nsw-2230">Cronulla</a>, Waterloo Street and Pelican Street in <a href="/developments/surry-hills-nsw-2010">Surry Hills</a>, and The Castle on Bathurst Street.

His firm was most recently awarded The Fox: NGV Contemporary, Australia’s largest gallery dedicated to contemporary art and design.

Glenn Murcutt is a highly awarded architect and the sole Australian recipient of the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize. His notable projects include Donaldson House in Palm Beach, Walsh House in Kangaroo Valley, and the Australian Islamic Centre in Victoria.

The architectural design of the project places a strong emphasis on framing the picturesque views nearby, including the enchanting avenues along Elizabeth and Castlereagh Street.&nbsp;

A mix of two, three and four-bedroom apartments will be on offer, including full-floor apartments with terraces. Residents will have access to a full floor of amenity.

Central Element Managing Director Nathan Chivas said the goal is to transform the site, which is currently the 16-level Hyde Park Inn Hotel, into a pivotal cornerstone of Sydney's future.

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“With the utmost respect for the building's rich heritage and its enviable location in the heart of Hyde Park, this extraordinary undertaking will honour its legacy," Chivas said.

"Boasting unparalleled views of the park and the harbour, it will&nbsp;redefine CBD living for generations to come. Elizabeth Street stands as an emblem of Sydney's esteemed cultural and lifestyle hubs, and we are thrilled to have received the approved DA – a testament to the remarkable architects Glenn Murcutt and Angelo Candalepas.

"Together, our goal is to transform this site into a pivotal cornerstone of Sydney's future, and we are eager to share more about its captivating aesthetics and ambience in due course.”

The project is the second&nbsp;joint venture collaboration between Central Element and MaxCap Group, having jointly launched the Ethos development in Chatswood in 2022.

271 Elizabeth Street is set to launch to market early 2024.

The transformation of the Hyde Park site will include the development of 42 apartments, many of which will offer panoramic views of the park and over the Royal Botanic Gardens to Sydney Harbour.

Joel Robinson

Central Element get sign off for mixed-use Hyde Park tower in Sydney CBD

Developer BeckDev has made significant design concessions to its proposed Palais <a href="/developments/coolangatta-qld-4225">Coolangatta development</a>, the most obvious being a large reduction in height and scale.

The group, led by founders Ben and Max Beck, lodged the revised plans with the council this week.

Responding to the latest councils request to reduce the building even further in height, BeckDev further concedes lowering the height of the project to 17 storeys from the 22 storeys originally proposed and the subsequent revised 20-storey design that sat comfortably within the skyline and in close proximity of an existing 24-storey building.

The reduction in floors and the number of apartments planned for Palais will see the height of the project slashed to 58.75 metres from the originally proposed 75.5 metres as BeckDev looks to meet the council’s requests.

Amid an ongoing undersupply and shortfall of apartments available for rent and purchase, Palais will be further reduced to 132 apartments. This is considerably less than the 174 apartments originally planned by BeckDev and the subsequently further proposed reduction to 159 apartments that council rejected.

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The Palais development application, <a href="/news/qld/beckdev-set-for-palais-coolangatta-apartment-development">which was first lodged in November 2021</a>, is earmarked for a 2,355 sqm site at 31-35 McLean Street. The site is partly occupied by the Jazzland building, a former dance hall that was the heart of the Coolangatta social scene from the 1930's until it was closed in 1951.

BeckDev will retain the heritage building’s façade as part of the development, with the hall and stage of the former Jazzland Dance Palais to be restored to its former glory.

The restoration work which will bring to life a part of Coolangatta’s history that has remained lost for more than 70 years, will incorporate the existing original materials to maintain the authenticity of the dance hall that hosted revellers from the 1930s through to the 1950s.

The Palais project also presents a significant opportunity for local business patronage in the centre of Coolangatta. Unlike the residential-zoned areas of <a href="/developments/coolangatta-qld-4225">Coolangatta</a>, such as Snapper Rocks and Rainbow Bay, which have witnessed considerable development activity in recent years, the Coolangatta centre itself has experienced relatively limited revitalisation efforts over the past decade.

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Among the key changes proposed by BeckDev for Palais are increased tower setbacks to the sides and rear of the development, as well as the Jazzland heritage façade, with setbacks ranging from 3.46 metres to 7.026 metres which either meet or exceed council requirements. BeckDev has also reduced the height of the podium and adjusted its setback from the heritage façade.

BeckDev Managing Director Damian Dalgleish said the&nbsp;authentic heritage restoration to the façade and hall provides a unique sense of place that celebrates the cultural heritage use of the Jazzland dance in the hall.

“Our commitment to Jazzland is saving a long forgotten past that retains and restores a heritage cultural use, that has been lost due to successive owners altering the building to suit their retail requirements with no consideration to the previous heritage values of the site," he said.

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Palais, designed by award-winning architectural firm BDA, will comprise a range of one, two, and three-bedroom residences that will take advantage of the development’s prime coastal location in the heart of Coolangatta and within close proximity to the world renowned surf beach.

The residential development offering incorporates premium residential facilities over two separate levels, including office pods, a pool, gym, theatre, private dining function rooms, kids play area and barbecue breakout areas that offer stunning views across the bay to the Surfers Paradise skyline.

“BeckDev recognises being able to live, relax and work from home with all those facilities at your fingertips is what customers are now looking for,” Dalgleish added.

BeckDev are renowned for delivering quality and landmark developments in <a href="/developments/sydney-nsw">Sydney</a> and <a href="/developments/melbourne-vic">Melbourne</a>, including one of Australia’s most important heritage building restorations at 333 Collins Street in Melbourne.

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Palais, designed by award-winning architectural firm BDA, will comprise a range of one, two, and three-bedroom residences that will take advantage of the development’s prime location in the heart of Coolangatta

Beckdev lodge revised plans for Palais Coolangatta apartment development

Developer Molonglo Group has filed plans for a new neighbourhood in Canberra's Fyshwick.

Molonglo, who have previously developed Melbourne's mixed-use building&nbsp;Walk Up Village and developments in Athens, Greece, have filed plans for&nbsp;11 low-rise apartment buildings across four hectares of industrial land&nbsp;between Dairy Road &amp; Monaro Highway.

Much of the residential neighbourhood site is part of the previously undeveloped portion of Dairy Road. It contains a large area of uncontrolled fill material excavated from Capital Hill, which was brought onto the site by the Commonwealth during the construction of Parliament House in the 1980s.

The development, which will be across five stages, has been designed by the London-based architectural studio&nbsp;David Chipperfield Architects.

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The portion of the Dairy Road estate is identified under the Fyshwick Precinct Code as the dedicated portion of the estate where residential use is permitted.

A Pre-DA Public Consultation Report prepared earlier this year by Mongol suggested the residential neighbourhood will deliver intimate clusters of medium density housing that value outdoor and indoor life, and the built and unbuilt equally. It said the buildings will address the sites position near the Jerrabomberra Wetlands.

"Water will be an integral element of the neighbourhood and all buildings will be conceived as structures that give way to and support plant life," the report read.

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It said the mix of apartments and terraced houses are designed&nbsp;for flexibility, allowing adaptation by the residents according to their needs and lifestyles.

There will be just under 400 apartments, a mix of 228 one-bedrooms, 67 one-bedroom plus study units, 53 two-beds, and 40 three-bedroom apartments.

As well as the apartments, on offer will be 10 four-bedroom and 10 five-bedroom townhouses.

10 per cent of the project will be dedicated to affordable housing, while car parking for 489 vehicles and 535 bicycles will be created, as well as&nbsp;new public and private open spaces including gardens, parks, and community facilities.&nbsp;Jane Irwin Landscape Architects is handling the landscaping.

"Architecture forms a framework for ecology whereby the spaces between buildings become equally as important as surrounding buildings," the report added.

"Buildings are arranged in pairs around generous courtyard gardens, with a central landscape space along the site’s east-west axis that changes from open grassland where it meets the wetland to woodland towards the east. Woven into this gradient of landscapes will be areas for gathering, reflection and play. A swale collects, filters and directs rainwater towards an ecological pool that will slowly release water into the wetland."

Monogolo's aim is for the project is to create a neighbourhood "where light industry, working, living, recreation and entertainment will co-exist in a natural setting."

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The development, which will be across five stages, has been designed by the London-based architectural studio David Chipperfield Architects

Molonglo Group plan Dairy Road neighbourhood in Canberra's Fyshwick

A striking bureau^proberts-designed development in <a href="/developments/paddington-qld-4064">Brisbane's Paddington</a> is set to test the height limits in the affluent suburb near Suncorp.

The small-scale development at&nbsp;298 Given Terrace is seeking to push the neighbourhood plan limit by one level, having made amends to the designs following a prelodgement council meeting back in late 2021.

The meeting minutes from a meeting held in late December stated the four-level, 12.5-metre proposal exceeds the&nbsp;acceptable outcome for building height in the neighbourhood plan, which is two levels and 9.5 metres.&nbsp;

The argument however is that the current building on the site, a small block of flats which has been owned by local Dr Peter Steadman since 2005, is four levels. Bureau^proberts have designed the building to present as a two-level building when viewed from Given Terrace.&nbsp;

"The design responds sympathetically to the streetscape by creating a transition in height from taller nearby apartment buildings to the cottage style residential pocket of Paddington," bureau^proberts noted in their Urban Context Report.

"The development's height and scale has been carefully considered to maintain the hillside character, whilst generous amounts of landscaping have been incorporated on all edges of the site to soften the built form and contribute to the streetscape and suburban backyard."

The project has been dubbed Ti-Tree, which was the name for the&nbsp;thriving community of Paddington in the 1850’s, where it was then known by the early settlers as the "Ti- Tree Flats" where residents farmed and cut timber.

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There are five apartments planned across the three-level building, four half-floor apartments and a whole floor penthouse across the third level.

"298 Given Terrace presents a collection of five boutique flats that continue the narrative of nurturing landscape in a residential enclave within the area," bureau^proberts wrote.

"Elevated on the hillside, the proposal utilises high quality design, landscape and generous amenities to create a contextual response that positively contributes to the streetscape and wider neighbourhood framework."

They said the&nbsp;architecture of Ti-Tree builds on the suburban character intrinsic to <a href="/developments/paddington-qld-4064">Paddington’s unique identity</a>.

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"Traditional design elements such as, hipped roof forms, screened verandas, feature external entry stairs and landscaped courtyards are re-conceptualised to harmonise heritage with modern day living requirements.

"A singular built form is raised and folded around a landscape base transcending down the hillside to mimic the steep topography and create a cohesive relationship between the building and its natural environment."

Each of the ground floor apartments have three bedrooms, a media room, a study, a kitchen with butler's pantry, and a rear balcony. They each have over 250 sqm of internal space, and a plunge pool.

The two apartments above have a similar floorplan, with front and rear balconies, while the full floor penthouse, spanning 434 sqm of internal space and a further 238 sqm of outdoor terraces, has four bedrooms, a media room, study, a gallery in the open plan kitchen living and dining space, and a cellar. A pool and a lawn feature in the outdoor area.

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"Each residence has been designed with an open plan focus," bureau^proberts added.

"Living and bedroom areas open to maximise views and connect to the outdoors. Dual layered facades employ full height glazing and screening to capture natural light and prevailing breezes whilst prioritising privacy and solar protection."

First look: Brisbane's Paddington set for rare off the plan apartment development

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

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.

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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.

<img alt="Equire" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="eb43d9e9-a3d3-4175-9adb-fb06d40a949c" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202023-07-12%20at%209.00.40%20am.png?VersionId=rHTRQ.DpxOHiU4OpHwBiHDjeX_wkDd2L" />The Banksia McDowall project by Equire. Image credit: Equire

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

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