Milieu kicks off construction on Saxon Street in Brunswick
Design-driven developer Milieu has kicked off construction at its latest Brunswick apartment development, Saxon Street by Milieu.
They have appointed regarded construction firm Manresa, part of the McCorkell Brown Group, to deliver the sustainable building next door to Brunswick Baths. This will be the fourth collaboration between Milieu and Manresa, most recently at its Plant Street Malvern development which has just completed its build.
Saxon Street, in the heart of Brunswick’s Merri-bek Arts and Culture Precinct, will be Milieu's fifth project in the area to date. It will comprise a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, which start from just $575,000.
In partnership with Jackson Clements Burrows Architects, long term collaborator DesignOffice, and landscape architects OCULUS, Saxon Street has been designed to intuitively respond to its surroundings, with lower levels following the existing street pattern and upper levels set back to soften the building’s profile.
Curved balconies and detailing reference nearby heritage architecture, while interiors focus on flexible layouts, solar access, and enduring finishes.
In line with Milieu’s Sustainability as Standard approach, Saxon Street will operate entirely on electric infrastructure supported by rooftop solar PV, achieving an average 7.5-star NatHERS energy rating.
The building is also EV charging ready and will feature a communal rooftop with barbecues and covered dining areas to encourage connection between residents.
Milieu says the project reflects both the evolution of Brunswick and the developer’s long-term design ethos. The team emphasises that good design can positively shape the way people live, and that Saxon Street continues their commitment to creating homes that support the routines and rigours of everyday life, while contributing to the character of the wider community.
The project sits alongside the new Balam Balam Place arts precinct, and within walking distance of Brunswick Baths, the library, town hall, and Sydney Road trams. Jewell Station is less than a 10-minute walk and provides train access into the city.
Milieu is continuing to expand its footprint across Melbourne's most popular fringe suburbs. They are soon to launch Derby St by Milieu, 22 apartments just off Gertrude and Smith Streets.
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