A long-awaited transformation of a former industrial site in Holroyd has been given the green light, with the NSW Government approving the $1.2 billion Crescent Parklands masterplan that will deliver more than 1,200 new homes just south of Parramatta.

The State Significant Development approval clears the way for a large-scale mixed-use precinct at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/1-crescent-street-holroyd-nsw-2142">1 Crescent Street</a>, replacing an underutilised site with a coordinated residential community anchored by new open space, retail, and commercial uses.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a> for WA-based developer Tiberius, the approved scheme comprises seven buildings arranged across two precincts. In total, the development will deliver 1,227 apartments, including 201 allocated as affordable housing, alongside approximately 2,500 sqm of retail and 5,000 sqm of commercial space within a mixed-use podium.

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The project is structured as a masterplanned precinct rather than a standalone tower. Buildings 1 to 4 will rise from a shared podium with shop-top housing, while Buildings 5 to 7 are positioned closer to the northern park interface as residential flat buildings. The built form has been carefully modulated to balance density with amenity, with the design resolving building separation, solar access, and wind impacts at a precinct scale.

A significant focus of the design is the activation of Crescent Street and the integration of public domain. The submission notes that “individual townhouses [were] removed for community based functions to Crescent Street to increase activation and surveillance,” reinforcing a more urban and publicly engaged street edge. Retail, commercial tenancies, and resident amenity spaces are concentrated along this frontage and within the podium to support day-to-day activity.

The landscape strategy underpins the project’s identity, with a network of pedestrian connections, landscaped corridors, and open spaces linking the site internally and to its surroundings. The design prioritises permeability, delivering “increased uninterrupted flow between spaces for pedestrian access” and improved connections through to the adjoining parklands.

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Buildings within the western precinct are oriented toward the park, shaping a residential offering defined by proximity to open space. The design describes this approach as creating apartments “immersed in nature with apartments facing the park,” positioning the landscape as a central organising element of the masterplan.

The broader architectural response addresses both infrastructure and context, with taller elements capturing long-range views toward Parramatta while setbacks and separation distances mitigate impacts on surrounding residential areas. Sustainability initiatives, including solar optimisation, cross-ventilation, and integrated landscape systems, are embedded across the scheme.

Located approximately one kilometre south of Parramatta CBD, the 3.6-hectare site is bounded by Crescent Street, Woodville Road, and Holroyd Sportsground. It benefits from strong access to public transport, including nearby bus routes and train stations, and sits within a rapidly evolving corridor earmarked for increased residential density. The design also strengthens connections between surrounding green spaces, including Holroyd Sportsground and Parramatta Parklands.

The approval follows several years of planning, including a rezoning process that enabled significant uplift in height and density across the site. With determination now secured, Crescent Parklands is positioned to play a major role in delivering new housing supply within Greater Parramatta’s growth area.

Joel Robinson

Tiberius’ Crescent Parklands to deliver over 1,200 homes in major Holroyd transformation

A new State Significant Development application has been lodged over land at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/33-43-marion-street-parramatta-nsw-2150">33–43 Marion Street</a>, Parramatta, proposing a high-rise mixed-use tower that leverages planning incentives to deliver a substantial pipeline of new housing, including a dedicated affordable component.

The scheme, currently on exhibition, combines a shop-top housing development with a concurrent rezoning, positioning the site for a significant uplift in density within Parramatta’s evolving southern CBD fringe.

The proposal, designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fuse-architecture-0">Fuse Architects</a> for CN Marion, would replace the existing buildings with a 37-storey mixed-use tower, delivering 296 apartments above a retail podium with six basement levels on the 2,376 sqm site.

The residential mix comprises 58 one-bedroom, 207 two-bedroom, and 31 three-bedroom apartments, with communal facilities located on the second level and the rooftop. Ground-level activation is driven by retail and food and beverage tenancies, alongside a publicly accessible through-site link designed to improve pedestrian permeability.

The project includes 194 car spaces, five motorcycle spaces, and 348 bicycle spaces, reflecting a transit-oriented approach in a location directly adjacent to the rail corridor and within walking distance of Harris Park Station.

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The design adopts a podium-and-tower composition, with a three-storey street wall addressing Marion Street and a reduced two-storey interface responding to adjoining heritage cottages.

A key component of the proposal is the integration of affordable housing under the NSW Government’s in-fill affordable housing pathway, with units to be retained for a minimum of 15 years. This is paired with a broader public domain strategy that emphasises permeability, deep soil planting, and a landscaped through-site link.

“The strategy prioritises a permeable, well-activated public realm and supports a compact tower form to minimise the building’s footprint while enhancing the quality of the ground-level experience,” the design report states.

The proposal includes a central landscaped courtyard, rooftop communal areas, and planting strategies aligned with local environmental conditions and cultural narratives.

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The site occupies a prominent corner of Marion and Station streets, roughly 100 metres from Harris Park Station, within a precinct earmarked for significant intensification. While the immediate context is characterised by low- to mid-rise buildings and heritage dwellings, planning controls and recent proposals point to a transition toward high-density development.

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Parramatta has been starved of new apartment supply in recent years. Builder-developers Deicorp and Coronation are the only two currently progressing projects in the suburb. Coronation is nearing completion of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/8-phillip-street-2-10-phillip-street-parramatta">8 Phillip Street</a>, which will be the tallest building in Western Sydney once finished, while Deicorp is delivering <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/cosmopolitan-by-deicorp-parramatta-34-hassall-street-parramatta-nsw-2150">Cosmopolitan</a>, a development comprising over 600 apartments.
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First Look: Plans lodged for 37-storey mixed-use tower in Parramatta

A substantial uplift in height and density is being tested in Lane Cove, with a 225-apartment scheme at 300 Burns Bay Road now on public exhibition as a State Significant Development alongside a concurrent rezoning.

The proposal by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/level-33">Level 33</a> would see the demolition of an existing commercial building and associated structures, replaced by a residential development ranging from seven to 15 storeys.&nbsp;

The scheme delivers 225 apartments, including 34 designated as affordable housing, positioning it within the NSW Government’s accelerated Housing Delivery Authority pathway.

The development is arranged as three interconnected residential flat buildings, a response to the site’s long, narrow configuration and sloping topography.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/pbd-architects">PBD Architects</a>, the project’s designer, describe a built form that is “divided into three sections, each connected by intermediate infill slots which are recessed to establish greater setbacks and further articulate the development.”

Across the scheme, apartments are supported by communal amenity at ground and rooftop levels, including landscaped open space and a rooftop pool. Basement and lower ground levels accommodate parking, storage, and building services, while a new public park is proposed along the eastern edge of the site, replacing part of the existing built form.

The architectural response has been shaped by the site’s pronounced fall towards the Lane Cove River, with building heights stepping down from west to east to reduce visual bulk and respond to adjoining bushland.&nbsp;

The design report notes that “the development has been carefully designed to integrate with the existing topography with the placement of massing and floor levels adjusted respecting the site’s inherent characteristics.”

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The project is being advanced through a concurrent rezoning process, seeking to increase the permissible height and floor space ratio beyond current Lane Cove LEP controls of 21 metres. Under the proposal, height would reach up to 54.5 metres, reflecting a shift toward higher-density outcomes in well-located urban areas.

Located on a 7,595 sqm site, the development sits within an established high-density residential pocket characterised by mid-rise apartment buildings set within a bushland setting. The site is within close proximity to Burns Bay Reserve, the Lane Cove River, and an extensive network of open space, reinforcing its strategic positioning for increased housing supply.

Level 33 is doing through the Housing Delivery Authority to try and get its Homebush project of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/level-33-adds-to-2-000-unit-pipeline-with-new-two-tower-homebush-plans">more than 300 apartments approved</a>.

The developer has over 2,000 apartments in the pipeline, predominantly in Wollongong.

First look: Level 33 proposes 225-apartment Lane Cove tower

Following the completion of its debut Palm Beach apartment development EVA on Tenth, local Gold Coast developer Chippendale Group has launched its latest project in the in demand area.

Chippendale Group, led by fifth-generation Palm Beach local Daniel Chippendale, has kicked off sales at&nbsp;<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/elise-palm-beach-3-twenty-fifth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1775884443343000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2GyxnGQKU2XXwTzQ8_VHgi" href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/elise-palm-beach-3-twenty-fifth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221" target="_blank">ELISE</a>, 68 coastal-infused apartments just 40 metres from the sand on Twenty Fifth Avenue.

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Construction is already well underway, a signal of confidence to buyers, following the demolition of the two-storey walk-up and 1990s built house that sat on two sites that have been amalgamated to create a prime corner block.

There are a mix of two- and three-bedroom apartments on offer, starting from $1.4 million.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bda-architecture">BDA Architecture</a>, Elise responds to its coastal setting through a horizontal architectural form with recessed glazing and layered landscaping. The design aims to balance light, shade and sea breezes while creating a defined presence along the streetscape.&nbsp;

Residences have been planned with an emphasis on outdoor living suited to the Gold Coast climate, including large balconies designed as usable outdoor rooms. Interiors will feature a selection of European appliances and natural materials, including New Zealand wool carpets.&nbsp;

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Resident amenities are centred around a wellness-focused ground-level precinct. There will be private access to a heated swimming pool, sauna, cold plunge and gym, alongside a residents’ lounge with dining and entertaining space.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/elise-palm-beach-3-twenty-fifth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">ELISE</a> is located towards the northern end of Palm Beach, which puts it just a short walk to Tallebudgera and Currumbin Creeks. At the end of the street is the newly extended Oceanway, a 36-kilometre pathway that runs up and down the Gold Coast.

Chippendale is targeting a late 2027 completion date for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/elise-palm-beach-3-twenty-fifth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">ELISE</a>.

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Chippendale Group launches Elise, 40 metres from the Palm Beach sand

Sydney developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/31-41-o-hara-street-marrickville-nsw-2204">Third.i</a>&nbsp;has announced a new transport-oriented development in one of Sydney Inner West’s most sought-after metropolitan locations, delivering much needed housing within steps of world-class public transport and vibrant village life.

Located at&nbsp;31-41 O’Hara St,&nbsp;Marrickville, the proposed mixed-use development will include around 300 apartments, with up to 17 per cent dedicated to affordable housing, reinforcing Third.i’s commitment to creating inclusive, well-connected communities that support a diverse mix of residents who keep Sydney’s neighbourhoods thriving.

Located just 100 metres from the new Metro station, the development places residents within minutes of the CBD while offering seamless access to the Inner West’s cafés, retail, and local services. Anchored within a thriving local centre, the project supports everyday living without reliance on cars, while also delivering new public open space for the local community, including a new park and landscaped green areas, alongside high-quality private resident amenities.

Florian Caillon, Head of Acquisitions for Third.i Group, said the project builds on the company’s ongoing work alongside the NSW Government to deliver housing and amenity alongside major transport infrastructure. Amenity includes an activated pedestrianise retail strip that connects Illawarra Road down to the pocket park, and health and wellness facilities.&nbsp;

“Delivering housing of this scale within an established village is a rare opportunity, and few companies have achieved residential outcomes of this size at a village centre," Caillon said.

"We are excited to set a new standard for urban living in the heart of Marrickville,” he said.&nbsp;

The inclusion of affordable housing has been welcomed by frontline workers.

“We are supportive of developments which will allow essential workers like nurses, midwives and carers, the opportunity to live in the communities they care for," said&nbsp;Michael Whaites, General Secretary of the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association..

“Many healthcare workers tell us they would like to live closer to where they work, but are being priced out of the market, forcing them to move further away.&nbsp;

“Dedicated apartments for essential workers will support recruitment and retention in local hospitals and aged care facilities, helping to strengthen our health system.”

The project has been declared State Significant Development (SSD) by the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).

Third.i to deliver 300 apartments in Marrickville TOD precinct

Architectural Design

Miriam Fanning is one of the most renowned design specialists in the whole of Australia.

Fanning's MIM Design, which doubles up as an architectural studio as well as an interior design house, has handled designs all across the country, from the new luxury Point Piper apartment project Piper, to Masthead, the Main Beach development being brought to the Gold Coast by the British Royal Family.

Fanning has lent her design eye to the latest project to hit Melbourne's Bayside Brighton, Martin, a new project by the high-end developer&nbsp;EBG.

Combining the vibrancy of its Martin Street location with a considered and timeless design from MIM Design, each of the Martin interiors offer a series of practical and functional living spaces that are complemented by a coastal-inspired palette.&nbsp;

A holistic approach was essential when creating an authentic interior environment for the residents of Martin according to Fanning, who says each of the apartments have been crafted without compromise.&nbsp;

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“Located on the edge of Brighton, Martin Street itself is a vibrant location enveloped in prestige and a step away from city access and a short walk to the coastline,” Fanning said.&nbsp;

“Our philosophy drew inspiration from the coastline, the organic natural layering influenced our design referencing the rhythm and undulating movement of the ocean, along with the interfacing rock textures and soft sage greens which naturally hug the surrounding shoreline.&nbsp;

“It was crucial that this building responds to design with a timeless substance ensuring the design settles into its environment, while still paying respect to the distinguished suburb.&nbsp;

With a defined aesthetic, yet open to the stylistic interpretation from every buyer, the interiors interplay with contemporary forms, offering aspects out over verdant planted balconies to the city and water.&nbsp;

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Providing a seamless indoor-outdoor connection, floorplans span from 103 sqm through to 141 sqm, each of the Martin apartments evoke a sense of space, which was paramount in MIM’s design.&nbsp;

“It was important that Martin residents experienced a true scale proportion that you would find in an individual home – size proportion and flow of planning were essential when delivering the design of Martin.”

On top of the proportional designs, the two and three-bedroom residences feature natural finishes, such as stone, with the detailing resonating a timeless sensibility, which is clearly evident throughout the master bedrooms and living zones.&nbsp;

“Our key words that describe our design philosophy are authentic, layered, coastline, organic and undulation,” Fanning added.&nbsp;

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Martin is expected to attract a range of buyers, from young professionals to families, and even the older rightsizer, with the location offering convenience and an unrivalled lifestyle close to all the best Brighton has to offer.&nbsp;

“Martin offers a lifestyle of contextual living depending on your needs and wants, whether it's running or walking along the beach, travelling on the train to a show or a gallery in the city, dining at a local restaurant or having a coffee with your neighbour at your local espresso.”

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The design behind Martin, Brighton's latest apartment development: Five minutes with interior designers, Mim Design

Traditionally, natural light wasn’t the number one priority in a terraced house. Original wrought-iron balustrades and intricate cornicing were more common and sought after features in some of the earlier terrace home builds which still line the streets of some of Sydney's premier suburbs, dating back over 100 years.&nbsp;

In some of Sydney’s inner suburb hotspots such as Surry Hills, Paddington and Darlinghurst, there just wasn’t the space to create large homes. Terraces were sandwiched together on small blocks, with little focus on how natural light can be let into the home.

However nowadays, following extensive studies and the well documented benefits to mental health and wellbeing, natural light is now one of the key features buyers want in their homes. Often renovations and reconfigurations of century-old terraces will seek to let in more natural light.

While the sheer definition of a terrace is a house built as part of a continuous row in a uniform style, which almost automatically rules out light streaming in from the side unless it’s an end terrace, architects and designers have evolved in their design thinking to create clever ways to let light shine through into the interiors.

Now it’s all about skylights and floor to ceiling windows and doors, two key features in Ashbury Terraces, the latest development from the award-winning development group Coronation Property.&nbsp;

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The collection of just 59 two and three-storey terraces focuses on natural light and how it connects residents to nature, through both letting light into the home, as well as the surrounding landscaping of the wider Milton Street development.&nbsp;

SJB Director Adam Haddow said he had fond memories of living in a terrace house during his time at university in Melbourne.

“What we’ve done at Ashbury is to kind of contemporize that and give people the best things of a terrace,” Haddow says.

“I think people will be blown away by the opportunities that having a contemporary terrace offer them.”

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Haddow took a lot of learnings from his own house design, which he says was an experiment, trying things that clients wouldn’t let them do on normal projects. 

"We took some risks on the way we designed it, and the Ashbury Terraces have learnt from us taking those risks," Haddow says.

“Things that maybe a couple of years ago people would never let us do, we're able to do, like punching a void through the centre of a terrace house to get light and ventilation to the centre.

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“Being able to see the sky, being able to capture the breezes, being able to enjoy the views, there’s a lot of things taken from the home and put into the new project which I'm really excited about. I’m really excited to see how they translate into terrace typology.”

SJB went much further than just skylights and floor to ceiling glass windows and doors. They consciously designed a semi-circular stairwell, which created both a striking design statement and another clever way of allowing sunlight into the lower levels due to its positioning underneath an overhead skylight.

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Each terrace also features multi-level atriums, which let in natural light from a void above.

The open plan kitchen, living and dining space on the ground level of each terrace is flanked by floor to ceiling glass windows and doors to let the light in, dappled through the extensive landscaping and planting in the private terrace.

On top of the added benefits to mental health, natural light is now becoming more and more of a demand for house hunters due to the ongoing energy crisis, which has seen energy rise some 140% compared to this time last year. There’s also the added benefit of cross ventilation from windows on each level, which acts as both an energy cost saver and a natural light bringer.

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Coronation Property recently secured development approval for Ashbury Terraces, which has a display suite with a life-size version of the ground floor living space.

SJB's interior architects have developed two colour palettes directly inspired by the gardens of Ashbury. Buyers will get the choice between the Flora Scheme, which features soft pink and beige tones, and the Fibre Scheme, which has tones of white and grey.

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The Sydney developer Coronation Property gave the renowned Sydney design practice SJB a brief to bring in as much natural light as possible in their recently launched inner west development, Ashbury Terraces



How Coronation Property is bringing light into the contemporary terrace

Melbourne's inner-city has a new cutting-edge apartment project.

Plus Architecture, who leveraged computational and engineering technology to realise the vision for the complex angular tiled façade, created the designs for developer Little Projects at their recently completed Prahran apartment development, Viridi.

Located at 17-22 Grattan Street, the new-age apartments are a new visual landmark in the heart of Prahran, Melbourne, characterised by a wide-pitched, ‘hill-like’ roof.&nbsp;

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Viridi comprises 43 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across seven levels, alongside ground floor retail and 500 sqm of office space.&nbsp;

Little Projects worked with the land owner, whose two children will take up residence in the top-level apartments.

Little Projects Director Paris Lechte said their 10-year collaborative relationship with Plus Architecture provided a strong foundation of trust in their experience and ability to successfully navigate the complexities of the project.&nbsp;

“From the outset, we knew Plus Architecture had the capability to deliver an outstanding design on this challenging and quirky site. It’s been fantastic to collaborate once again to deliver the Viridi project,” Lechte said.&nbsp;

Designed to reflect and complement the adjacent Grattan Gardens, the facade is clad in a mosaic-like tessellation of over 15,000 terracotta roof tiles, glazed in shades of lush green.&nbsp;

Honouring local heritage hotels and mimicking the colours of the gardens, the tile design was brought to life with the help of a custom computer script, written by the architects, to map the colour ratios and pattern sequences via a 3D model.&nbsp;

Not seen before on an Australian apartment building of this scale, the raked nature of the tiled facade responded to council requirements not to overshadow the gardens or pedestrian pathways.&nbsp;

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Plus Architecture Director Ian Briggs said the strict requirements of the site were harnessed as an opportunity, rather than a restriction, inspiring an innovative response that pushes the boundaries of the use of material, colour and shape.

“Initially, using the tiles seemed an obvious choice as a lightweight flexible solution for what seems like basically a big roof, but as we explored this further it became apparent that we needed to develop new design and construction technology in order to deliver a design that’s unique to Australia,” Briggs said.&nbsp;

“Despite extensive experimentation, prototyping and quality testing, executed over several stages in close collaboration with our project partners, we were remarkably able to deliver the Viridi apartments within the original project budget, which was set out before we envisioned the ambitious roof design.

“It’s really exciting to be able to showcase a building that draws on methodologies that weren’t available to us before, and expresses colour so confidently to our clients and the community.”&nbsp;

In a process similar to painting by numbers, Plus Architecture designed the placement and sequencing of the coloured tiles using the 3D model, with the program further helping to predict how the colours would appear in changing light conditions and producing an accurate map that was expertly realised by tilers TLG Roofing Melbourne.&nbsp;

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Further tying the project to the community, the three shades of forest green tiles were selected from leaves sampled in the park, with each of the custom terracotta tiles hand-crafted in Spain – a process made possible through close collaboration with Cobild and constant adaptation to the ever-changing challenges of the pandemic to deliver the dynamic roof design as intended.

Plus also collaborated with engineers Inhabit on the roof design, with the plans requiring the development of new technology and waterproofing approaches specific for the project.&nbsp;

The project’s custom-built blue steel truss system, developed by Bolt Blue Constructions and Dynamic Steel Frame, ensured adequate stability for both the thousands of tiles and large windows – some reaching over 500 kilograms – while also allowing for immersive views of the skyline.&nbsp;

Compared to what a standard vertical wall would allow, the angled roof form also allows for increased natural light within the generously-sized apartments.&nbsp;

In line with the latest environmental standards, Viridi is accredited with a 7-star apartment ESD rating and features sustainable elements embedded within the design, from the double-glazed windows to the thermal insulation that results from the façade itself.

The project also included the revitalisation of the street interface in connection to the site through to the adjacent parkland, ground floor retail and increased pedestrian amenity, setting a tone for a welcoming neighbourhood environment.&nbsp;

Reaching beyond standard multi-residential design, Viridi is Plus Architecture’s latest multi-residential development, part of a pipeline of $1.5 billion in the state of Victoria alone.

Viridi comprises 43 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across seven levels, alongside ground floor retail and 500 sqm of office space. 

Behind Plus Architecture's nature-inspired facade design for Little Projects' Prahran apartments

Hampton has quietly evolved as a sought-after suburb in Melbourne's Bayside area.

On the fringes of the ever unaffordable Brighton, Hampton has positioned itself as offering the same exclusive Bayside lifestyle without the high-end price point that Brighton will always carry.

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Differentiating itself from the larger projects on the market in the area, Soul Hampton offers just eight apartments in the Riva Ridge developed project, with the group engaging Finnis Architecture and Interiors to design the building.

Finnis' Associate Director, Damon Hills, said&nbsp;the brief for Soul Hampton was for large residences with a wow factor worthy of the Hamptons location.

"Hampton is a coastal suburb and so we wanted to play on the notion of what that meant when thinking about a multi residential offering," Hills said.

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Finnis has stuck to utilising the same brick features seen throughout other projects they've collaborated with Riva Ridge on, with the solidity and sense of permanence a striking feature.&nbsp;

"For this project we wanted the brick to be the hero material throughout Soul Hampton and so we've incorporated&nbsp;arches, showcasing the honest textural nature of the brick, with the feature bringing a softness to such a bold material," Hills added.

"Our design response was to ensure these element were not simply a façade treatment, but that they give the building an identity that can be read from all aspects."

The apartments feature natural stone and veneer timber panelling, as well as high-end finishes and Gaggenau appliances.

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"The Hampton location was a key driver in the restrained coastal palette of the interiors," Hills noted.

"The natural timber tones and light stone treatment aims to play on the idea of what a coastal residence might feel like, with a light and bright atmospheric condition playing with the external greenery and bay views."

Hills said there was consideration that the spaces would be welcoming new residents who are shifting in furniture from family homes, so the size of the living space on offer was important.

Each apartment features&nbsp;balconies extending from the living areas, offering&nbsp;views of the bay. Light and space were&nbsp;critical elements in the design process of Soul Hampton.&nbsp;

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Finnis' Associate Director, Damon Hills, said the brief for Soul Hampton was for large residences with a wow factor worthy of the Hamptons location

How Finnis Architecture designed Soul Hampton apartments

The $1 billion mixed-use development, Aura by Aqualand, comprises&nbsp;a mix of&nbsp;386 luxury residences, retails, dining precinct, and commercial spaces at 168 Walker Street.

Set amongst an urban leafy context, the&nbsp;mixed-used precinct will offer residents the benefits of a suburban dwelling, with the amenity and convenience of forward-thinking high-rise city living.

Architect Woods Bagot says the Aura&nbsp;residents will never need to leave home again

&quot;The project seeks to create a community within itself while also reconnecting with the surrounding neighbourhood,&quot; Jason Fraser, Woods Bagot Principal, says.

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&quot;Ambitious and cosmopolitan, this new luxury mixed-used precinct will offer the residents the benefits of a suburban dwelling with the amenity and convenience of forward-thinking high-rise city living.

&quot;Catering to different tenant interests, a variety of active, passive and outdoor amenity spaces will encourage residents to exercise, relax or socialise.

&quot;The project seeks to create a community within itself while also reconnecting with the surrounding neighborhood. At street level, a free flowing ground plane opens up the site, blurring the boundary between the neighbouring hotel and enticing the community to enjoy new retail, restaurants and landscape areas.&quot;

The renowned architecture firm note that the the sculpturally carved and tapered form echoes the striated texture of the foreshore sandstone, responding to the curvilinear shoreline of Sydney Harbour.

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The 28-level tower homes&nbsp;one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, as well as a collection of sub-penthouses and penthouse, all of which Woods Bagot designed in collaboration with interior architect Richards Stanisich.

Kirsten Stanisich, Director and Founder of&nbsp;Richards Stanisich, said their&nbsp;design interprets the architectural concept for the building to reflect the sculptural shorelines and cliff faces of Sydney Harbour.

&quot;We developed two schemes; the first with shimmer, gloss and deep contrast and the second with light, soft, tonal textures and subtle materiality, to evoke the sensory experience of a Sydney coastal clifftop by day and by evening,&quot;&nbsp;Stanisich said.

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&quot;The interior detailing contrasts straight lines against sculptural form while the planning of the interiors are generous and thoughtfully zoned to create both a sense of sanctuary and an incredible unconfined outlook,&rdquo; she added.

AURA offers each residence a unique layout in planning and proportion, with different floorplans and flexible solutions as a balance between working and living at home.

Tony Tang, Aqualand Design Director, said they provide a home, not just four white walls.

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&quot;When you walk into each residence, you can the view, you can touch and feel the timber, the natural material, the beautiful marble,&quot; Tang said.

&quot;These are the kinds of details that give you a sense of home.&quot;

All apartments afford a seamless flow from open space living to glorious winter gardens or balconies, while some apartments feature a multi-functional room that facilitates use as a secondary living area, an office, bedroom, or guest room. Completing the offering, select apartments enjoy sunlit glazed studies instead.

As you move through the apartments, a palette of creamy textures are the backdrop for the play of natural light, augmented by mirrored surfaces, glazed walls and translucent screens, while brass accents add drama and definition.

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A decadent marble anchors the bathrooms with finesse, light and space, while the highest standard in materials, from toughened fluted glass to premium ceramic tiling and marble, fit out the rest of the space.

Aqualand Managing Director,&nbsp;Jin Lin, said the vision for Aura is simple but ambitiously bold.

&quot;We see this as a one-in-a-generation development, shaping the future of North Sydney and modern luxury living in Australia.

&ldquo;These beautiful homes, conceived to be the beating heart of a new and dynamic North Sydney, balance form and function, emphasising stylish design without&nbsp; compromising on liveability, Lin added.

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&quot;Each home is a work of art in its own way, unique in&nbsp; proportions and outlook, offering space to breathe, entertain, work and relax.&quot;

Alex Adams, Head of Sales and Marketing, Aqualand, says Aqualand&#39;&#39;s&nbsp;ambition is always to create something that balanced form and function.

&quot;We wanted something immensely beautiful, interior design that could live up to the stunning views from each residence, a work of art, function and complementary to a really vibrant Sydney lifestyle.&quot;

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"The project seeks to create a community within itself while also reconnecting with the surrounding neighbourhood," Woods Bagot say.

"Aura residents will never need to leave home again" - Inside Aqualand's luxury North Sydney apartment development

Lagoon, the newest apartment development to hit Main Beach,&nbsp;has been three years in the making.

That's when Drew Group and Plus Architecture first started putting together ideas and plans for the Cronin Avenue site.

Drew Group Managing Director Jonathan Drew and&nbsp;Plus Architecture&nbsp;Director Danny Juric&nbsp;workshopped over the years to define and perfect the brief, long before project commencement.

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Juric had a clear vision&nbsp;for&nbsp;Lagoon&nbsp;and what he wanted to bring to Main Beach, embracing the mid-century resort-style idealism with elegantly expressed modern architecture, with a twist of Palm Springs minimalism.

“We wanted to create a destination where travellers and residents&nbsp;return to&nbsp;Lagoon&nbsp;as a destination. It’s their place, a place where they can&nbsp;entertain, meet, relax and enjoy, and not just visit,” he said.

Lagoon&nbsp;will occupy the largest landholding in Main Beach, the careful amalgamation of seven sites.

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“The site occupies a length of street stretching almost from street corner to street corner. We take the responsibility of redefining the entire block very seriously and understand it’s not about buildings but about the&nbsp;spaces between buildings, infrastructure, landscape elements, streetscapes for&nbsp;visitors and the local community," Juric added.

The feasibility stage included an intensive assessment of the site in which to determine where&nbsp;Lagoon’s two towers would be erected, with a focus on affording all residents views &nbsp;from their apartment.

While the central pool area wasn’t the starting point for the architects at Plus, its size and lagoon design were important elements in the build, along with expansive rooftop space, which will provide an international standard of luxurious amenity.

Each design by Plus Architecture is bespoke, ultimately allowing the design of each of their builds to come from not only the client’s brief but also the site itself.

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“Given the understanding of the site, the ultimate design outcome is often the only response that could have been envisioned in that place and the overall project feels like it simply belongs. Design is a discovery experience. You discover the design, not replicate it,”&nbsp;

Juric said it was the&nbsp;sheer size and location of the development that were the biggest drawcards for the team to take on the project.

“The responsibility to make a positive contribution to placemaking and a long-lasting legacy for&nbsp;Main Beach&nbsp;is really exciting for&nbsp;Plus also,” he added.

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Drew Group Managing Director Jonathan Drew and Plus Architecture Director Danny Juric workshopped over the years to define and perfect the brief, long before project commencement.



How we designed Lagoon Main Beach apartments: Five minutes with Plus Architecture Director Danny Juric

Elenberg Fraser is an expert in multi-residential architecture and interior design, currently delivering around 42% of the apartments nearing completion and under construction in Melbourne; up from 10% in 2013.

Based in Melbourne with regional hubs in Brisbane and Ho Chi Minh City, Elenberg Fraser&nbsp;was&nbsp;established in 1998&nbsp;by Zahava Elenberg and Callum Fraser, both RMIT University graduates.

Elenberg Fraser have a track record in delivering residential projects that are both design-driven and market-driven, with expertise recognised through industry awards for projects such as Fifty Albert in South Melbourne, Luna in St Kilda and A&rsquo;Beckett Tower on Melbourne&rsquo;s A&rsquo;Beckett Street.

The architecture firm note that&nbsp;their&nbsp;residential projects have demonstrated their potential to improve returns and work within strict floorplan and cost considerations, but also provide truly inhabitable environments that excite and engage&nbsp;owners and tenants.

&ldquo;We create flexible spaces that can be adapted to a range needs, with practical yet individual approaches to interior design. Generous communal spaces are provided, creating society within the building,&rdquo; the firm noted.

Urban has picked out its top five&nbsp;projects currently in the market designed by the team at&nbsp;Elenberg Fraser.

<h2>Spring Street</h2>

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Located in the centre of Box Hill, Spring Street is within arm&rsquo;s reach of culturally rich dining scene, quality educational facilities, hospitals, shopping centres and public transport.&nbsp;

Spring Street&rsquo;s ground level features a paved boulevard, gardens and fine grain retail and dining offerings. As the levels rise, there is a private garden on the top of the podium where residents can relax and enjoy outdoor living.

Everything has been designed by Elenberg Fraser, from the streamlined, modern low-rise apartments, to the sleek high-rise levels and the custom-designed penthouses.

It features 29-storey architectural marvels, abundant amenities and a scenic garden created in collaboration with leading landscape architects Tract Consultants.&nbsp;

<h2>St Boulevard</h2>

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St Boulevard is the newest three-tower development in St Kilda, located at the intersection of the grand St. Kilda Boulevard and the Melbourne CBD.&nbsp;

The towers, Magnolia, Anaca and Ginko, place&nbsp;residents square at the centre of the busy suburb.

The biophilic buildings have been designed&nbsp;around a central park, home to the trees that stand for the building&rsquo;s namesake.

Elenberg Fraser took a sophisticated and tactile approach to the interiors, offering residents a choice in colour scheme and palette with a large range of floor plans to choose from.

<h2>Piper Townhomes</h2>

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Piper Townhomes is a boutique collection of 14 modern, low-maintenance townhouses in the bayside suburb of Williamstown.&nbsp;

It is just one part of AVJennings vision for Waterline Place which they described as &ldquo;a village within a village&rdquo;. It will be home to around 500 residences across 14 unique developments, weaved among a sea of biophilic, pedestrian-friendly, streets and laneways.&nbsp;

Piper comprises nine three-bedroom homes facing Nelson Place, starting from an extension of the neighbouring Lonsdale and Lysander townhomes, continuing the bluestone and angled roofline theme that mimics traditional local cottages and industrial buildings of the past, to blend in with the established architectural character of the area.

As well as five two-bedroom, two-bathroom terraces fronting Waterline Place, that have already sold out.

Situated within Hobson Bay the area offers cafes, restaurants, supermarket, shops, swimming beaches and renowned boating clubs.

<h2>Provenance</h2>

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The luxury property developer Beulah recently began construction on one of its newest apartment developments, Provenance Camberwell.

Consisting of just 12 apartments in total, including two penthouses, the boutique block at 890 Toorak Road has been designed by Elenberg Fraser.

Prices start from $1.25 million for the two bedroom apartments, with the four bedroom penthouses priced at $3.995 million.

Beulah have appointed the family-ran and owned lurada Property Group to handle the construction and so far the building has proven popular with local owner-occupiers, Beulah managing director Jiaheng Chan said.

Provenance Camberwell marks Beulah&rsquo;s seventh project to have commenced construction within recent years.

<h2>20 Mary Avenue, Broadbeach</h2>

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Developer Little Projects Co recently&nbsp;unveiled plans for a boutique residential apartment project located at 20 Mary Avenue, Broadbeach.

Demonstrating their prowess outside of Victoria, 20 Mary Avenue will showcase an exclusive collection of just 29, full floor and double storey apartments designed in partnership with Elenberg Fraser.

Each floor will house a 3-bedroom residence, with an elegant&nbsp;aesthetic, designed&nbsp;for the owner-occupier market.

20 Mary Avenue, Broadbeach will springboard off the back of Little Project&rsquo;s Gold Coast debut project, Signature Broadbeach, which sold out its 245 apartments located just around the corner from the proposed 20 Mary Avenue, Broadbeach.

According to the developer, panoramic ocean views can be witnessed from podium to penthouse, with never to be built out vistas as a result of the development&rsquo;s positioning behind Broadbeach State School.

Elenberg Fraser is an expert in multi-residential architecture and interior design, currently delivering around 42% of the apartments nearing completion and under construction in Melbourne

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Architecture firm Elenberg Fraser’s top projects on Urban

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Hurstmon is the latest offering from Landream, transforming Melbourne’s south-eastern suburb of Malvern East.

Situated at 3 Hurstmon Street, the residences form an eye-catching landmark while complementing the rich history of the suburb.

Designed by Telha Clarke, each residence includes double-glazing, ducted heating and a butler’s pantry, with floorplans responsive to changes and requests from homebuyers.

Handcrafted lighting by Richmond-based studio Articolo also features in the project’s foyer.

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Hurstmon has a “hidden-gem quality”, according to architect Tim Clarke – a quality that extends into each residence and its layered textures.

Residents looking to secure a home in the development can choose from two design schemes curated by the architects.

The two colour schemes, green and grey, add to the palette of earthy tones that complement the home’s location. 1. Slate Green

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Adding to the palette of earthy tones, slate green joinery that distinguishes the kitchen harmonises with the interior’s walnut timber flooring, natural stone and brushed nickel accents.

“The timber floorboards are a really warm, rich, tactile tone”, Telha Clarke associate Harriet Fell said.

Mirroring the verdant streetscape of Malvern East, the green accents convey a natural presence and reference the landscaping on the building’s exterior to seamlessly connect the interior with the outdoors. 2. Soft Grey

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Meshing with the light-coloured walls of the home and the natural stone splashback and benchtops, the soft grey palette delivers residents a blank canvas to make their own.

This design scheme complements the rammed earth materials of the home’s distinctive vertical blades.

These columns are integrated into the structure of the building and double as an eye-catching aesthetic element, bringing warmth to the building.

Architect Stuart Telha said the many colours of the rammed earth give a distinctive tonal variation to the exterior.

“It depends on what the light’s doing – sometimes they look quite orange and sometimes they look grey,” he said.

Bordered by a commercial building on one side and two-storey brick homes to the other, Hurstmon delivers a restrained design to transition the two with minimal features but warm textures.

 Two-bedroom apartments in the project start from $795,000 while three-bedroom apartments begin at $1,599,500.

The project is estimated for completion in early 2022. Hopeful buyers can secure floorplans and information from an agent today.
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Residents looking to secure a home in the development can choose from two design schemes curated by the architects, slate green and soft grey

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