The Eighth: A vertical community reshaping South Melbourne living
South Melbourne’s Domain precinct is no stranger to transformation, but The Eighth signals a new kind of shift - one that places lifestyle, wellness, and design on equal footing.
“When Projects by Crema set out to develop in South Melbourne, they wanted to create more than just an apartment project - they wanted to create a lifestyle hub,” says Taylor Dow, Managing Director at DOW Real Estate.
That vision has taken shape in an 18-level building that does more than simply house residents. The Eighth combines large-scale apartments, ground-floor hospitality spaces, and a rooftop wellness retreat, creating a true vertical community.
On the residential levels, privacy is a defining feature. There are only 36 apartments in total, with layouts ranging from one to four residences per floor.
“Floor plans start from a generous 128 sqm up to our half-floor option, which is 256 sqm, and a penthouse soaring to 530 sqm of internal living space,” Dow explains.
Inside, Mim Design has approached each apartment as a carefully crafted sanctuary. Natural stone and marble floors, Gaggenau and Liebherr kitchen appliances, and expansive windows connect each space to the sweeping city and bay views beyond.
“Interiors feature natural stone, marble flooring, kitchens with Gaggenau and Liebherr appliances, and full-height windows and doors to take advantage of the elevated views,” Dow says.
Above it all, the rooftop is a standout. More than a shared amenity, it’s designed as a dedicated wellness escape.
“One of the defining features of The Eighth is its private rooftop created as a wellness haven,” says Dow. The space includes a swimming pool, integrated daybeds, and an outdoor bar, offering residents panoramic 360-degree views across Melbourne.
Location, too, plays a central role. Sitting just steps from the new Anzac Station, the Botanic Gardens, and Albert Park, The Eighth connects easily to both the city’s cultural heart and its green spaces.
Only a small number of residences remain available, positioning The Eighth as an option for those who value space, privacy, and an integrated lifestyle experience - all in one of Melbourne’s most connected neighbourhoods.
Joel Robinson
Joel Robinson is the Editor in Chief at Apartments.com.au, where he leads the editorial team and oversees the country’s most comprehensive news coverage dedicated to the off the plan property market. With more than a decade of experience in residential real estate journalism, Joel brings deep insight into Australia’s evolving development landscape.
He holds a degree in Business Management with a major in Journalism from Leeds Beckett University in the UK, and has developed a particular expertise in off the plan apartment space. Joel’s editorial lens spans the full lifecycle of a project—from site acquisition and planning approvals through to new launches, construction completions, and final sell-out—delivering trusted, buyer-focused content that supports informed decision-making across the property journey
