National property developer Goldfields has secured permit approval and appointed Victorian residential builder Ironside to begin work on The Brightly, an 11-storey, wellness and lifestyle-focused mixed-use development in Richmond.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/goldfields-group">Goldfields</a> has partnered with Dexus Real Estate Partnership Fund 1 (DREP 1) as co-investor and delivery partner in the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-brightly-9-15-brighton-street-richmond-vic-3121">Brighton Street project</a>.

With architecture and interiors by design practice Cera Stribley, The Brightly will feature 100 apartments, a resident-only wellness space, elevated dining experiences including a private dining room and a rooftop garden lounge, and ground-floor retail designed to integrate with Richmond’s local character.

The wellness space will feature a hot magnesium pool, cold plunge, steam room, sauna, and a vitamin-infused drinking station for refreshment and rehydration.

The Brightly’s focus on wellness extends to the rooftop landscaped by award-winning landscape architect Jack Merlo. It will feature canopied retreats and panoramic views of the Melbourne CBD and Richmond Hill treetops. Residents can also host guests with a private bookable dining space on the rooftop garden lounge and an indoor option on the first level.

Cera Stribley’s architectural vision drew inspiration from the surrounding area, using the flowing form of the train lines to shape the façade and create a dialogue between the building and Richmond’s rich history. The design features a four-level podium lined with lush greenery, honouring the suburb’s character and streetscape through its scale and materials.

There will be a choice&nbsp;of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, along with 19 exclusive sub-penthouses and penthouses, for prospective purchasers.

Lachlan Thompson, Goldfields’ CEO, said The Brightly will define a new kind of urban luxury for Inner East living.

“By drawing on Richmond’s vibrant mix of culture and hospitality, we’ve combined a lifestyle centred on wellness,” Thompson said.

“Its proximity to Melbourne's sports and entertainment precinct, the CBD, parks, and public transport makes it a prime location for both young professionals and those seeking a lifestyle change. What we’ve created is something remarkable - it’s real, it's Richmond, and it’s refined."

Dexus Real Estate Partnership Fund 1 Fund Manager, Jason Howes, said the Brightly is a high-quality investment in a high demand area with limited residential stock expected to be added in the coming years.

“Partnering with Goldfields, we are delivering a project that will redefine lifestyle focused urban living, offering residents exceptional design and amenities in one of Melbourne's most vibrant suburbs,” he said.

Onsite demolition is underway, with construction set to commence in April 2026 and completion targeted for late 2027. The Brightly will launch to market in mid-2026.

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Goldfields greenlit for The Brightly, Richmond apartment development

The Allan Labor Government has revealed the remaining 23&nbsp;Train and Tram Zone Activity Centres as part of their plan to try and encourage development around some of Melbourne's most connected suburbs.

The new zones includes&nbsp;four smaller ‘neighbourhood centres’ to plan for more modest growth.

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	<li>Five are connected to the new Metro Tunnel and are now experiencing more services: Caulfield, Springvale, Noble Park, Yarraman (neighbourhood centre), and Dandenong stations.</li>
	<li>Eight are along the Frankston Line, which has recently returned to the City Loop: Hawksburn, Toorak (Beatty Avenue), Armadale (High Street), Malvern (Glenferrie Road), Glen Huntly, Ormond, Bentleigh, and Mentone stations</li>
	<li>Four are along the Sandringham Line, which will see an increase in services later this year: South Yarra, Prahran, Windsor and Elsternwick stations</li>
	<li>Three are on the Belgrave/Lilydale Line and benefit from five-minute peak services on average between Ringwood and the city: Blackburn, Nunawading, and Mitcham stations</li>
	<li>Two neighbourhood centres on the Alamein Line: Ashburton Station, plus a combined centre for the two closest stations on the metropolitan network Riversdale &amp; Willison stations</li>
	<li>One neighbourhood centre, Toorak Village, is a built-up area along the Route 58 tram.</li>
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The <a href="https://spatial.planning.vic.gov.au/activitycentre/">draft maps</a> will now be subject to detailed community consultation.

A similar process occurred for the first 10 pilot Activity Centres, with clear changes made as a direct result of this community consultation.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/vic/50-new-train-and-tram-zone-activity-centres-to-encourage-new-apartment-development-across-melbourne">50 new ‘train and tram zone’ activity centres to encourage new apartment development across Melbourne</a>

The final train and tram zones will set clear expectations on where new homes can go, cutting out delays, uncertainty and red tape and getting homes off the ground. The remaining two in inner-Melbourne that cover the entire Local Government Areas of Melbourne and Yarra, will go through a separate process.

In the immediate ‘core’ the plans allow for more homes in taller apartment buildings.&nbsp;Some cores have heights of six storeys, while others have up to 20 storeys, only when it is in line with those councils’ planning work.

Eligible buildings across the core will be ‘deemed to comply’ with planning rules and be exempt from VCAT review. Applications in the core that exceed the specified height of the site are not eligible for this fast-tracked pathway.

In the walkable catchments that surround the core, the plans propose gentler height limits and more low-rise apartments and townhouses. Heritage and landscape overlays will stay in place.

Inner catchments, representing up to a five-minute walk from the station or centre, propose limits of four storeys, or six storeys on larger blocks of more than 1,000 sqm, while outer catchments, representing up to a 10-minute walk from the station or centre, propose limits of three storeys, or four storeys on larger blocks of more than 1,000 sqm.

By 2051, train and tram zones will help deliver more than 300,000 new homes, with final plans for all 50 new centres expected to be completed by mid this year.

“We want more Victorians to have the opportunity to live close to public transport, their loved ones, and the things that matter to them,"&nbsp;Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny said.

“Whether it’s making it easier to build homes close to public transport, townhouses in our inner suburbs, or family homes with a backyard, our planning reforms are all about giving more Victorians real housing choice.

“While we’re focused on giving more young Victorians the opportunity to have a home of their own, the Liberals are blocking them from being built. They oppose more homes near transport, jobs and services.”

Toorak and South Yarra earmarked for greater density as VIC Gov releases final Train and Tram Zone Activity Centres

Glen Waverley’s housing shortage is set to be closed by 50 per cent with the approval of 795 new apartments which will rise from a former carp park in the heart of the suburb.

The plans, lodged by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sunkin-property-group">Sunkin Property Group</a> and now approved by the Victorian State Government Development Facilitation Program, will transform the 6,114 sqm carpark at 281 Springvale Road, into an $800 million, mixed-use residential and commercial development in the metropolitan activity centre.&nbsp;

“281 Springvale Road has received planning approval for a mixed-use, high-density development that will provide much needed homes in Melbourne’s middle-ring suburbs, including affordable housing," Sunkin's GM of Property and Development Lloyd Collins says.

"We worked closely with key stakeholders, the Department of Transport and Planning, Suburban Rail Loop Authority and Monash City Council to achieve an integrated design with an activated retail ground level that will add to the success of Glen Waverley.

Glen Waverley’s population is projected to grow by 9 per cent by 2031, with an additional 1,600 dwellings required to &nbsp;service the area.

Around 1,000 sqm of the former carpark has been retained by Monash City Council for a new Civic Plaza, creating a central meeting point and public transport link for the local community. &nbsp;

Sunkin Property Group acquired the site from Monash City Council in 2024. The site will remain open as a public carpark until development commences.

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$800 million, 800-unit development permit fast-tracked for Glen Waverley carpark

UAE developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/arada">Arada</a> is continuing to unveil its billions of dollars of residential development it is set to deliver in Australia.

Following on its plans for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/arada-pitches-castle-hill-apartment-plans-ahead-of-2026-launch">431 apartments in Castle Hill</a>&nbsp;and the 2025 bail-out of construction firm Roberts &amp; Co so it can build its own developments, Arada&nbsp;has sought the NSW Government's approval for three towers in the Campsie town centre.

The project, dubbed One Campsie, has been designed by Woods Bagot and will deliver 346 apartments to Beamish Street across three interconnected towers rising 24, 32, and 39 storeys.

According to the Woods Bagot Architectural Design Report, the design seeks to “redefine the urban experience of a rapidly transforming town centre,” delivering housing above an activated ground plane that integrates civic and commercial uses. The design adopts a three-part vertical composition, stepping and articulating the tower to reduce visual bulk and respond to its varied urban interfaces.

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At street level, the scheme places significant emphasis on public domain upgrades. A new civic plaza is proposed opposite the Orion Theatre, alongside a landscaped pocket park and a through-site pedestrian link connecting Beamish Street to Campsie Street and Ninth Avenue. The Urban Design Justification Report states that the proposal “builds on Council’s Master Plan by applying a place-led urban design framework that responds to the site’s unique conditions and enhances pedestrian experience and public benefit.”

The documents note that the development aligns with the Master Plan’s intensification strategy for sites within walking distance of the Metro station, while seeking to retain solar access to key public spaces. As outlined in the Urban Design Report, the proposal delivers “intensification within walking distance of the Metro Station while retaining solar access to key parks."

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Woods Bagot’s design narrative also draws on local history and Aboriginal cultural context. The Architectural Design Report references engagement with Wangal Country and the Cooks River landscape, seeking to embed a connection to Country through material selection, planting, and public art integration. The broader vision, as described in the report, is to create a building that functions as a “community catalyst, not only as a place to live, but as a vibrant destination for work and play that brings people together, supports local culture, and contributes meaningfully to the civic identity of Campsie.”

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Located at 124–142 Beamish Street and 16–18 Ninth Avenue, the site occupies a key stretch of Beamish Street, Campsie’s traditional high street, characterised by fine-grain retail, multicultural dining, and proximity to civic infrastructure including the Orion Theatre and Canterbury Civic Centre. The proposed civic plaza and pocket park aim to strengthen this interface, formalising connections between retail frontages, public transport, and community facilities.

If approved, One Campsie would mark one of the tallest and most ambitious additions to the suburb’s skyline, reflecting the broader shift toward higher-density living around transport nodes in Sydney’s middle-ring centres.

First Look: Arada files for trio of apartment towers in Campsie town centre

Syd​ney builder-developer Scion has lodged a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) for a 22-storey mixed-use tower at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/96-anzac-avenue-west-ryde-nsw-2114">96 Anzac Avenue, West Ryde</a>, marking a significant step in the transformation of the Victoria Road gateway precinct.

Designed by Turner, the proposal would replace an ageing two-storey commercial building with 145 apartments and 29 co-living rooms, above ground-floor retail and three basement levels of parking.

The 3,149 sqm site sits just 150 metres from West Ryde train station, at the edge of the suburb’s retail core and diagonally opposite Anzac Park. It occupies a prominent corner with frontages to both Anzac Avenue and Victoria Road, positioning it as a key transition point between established residential neighbourhoods and the commercial centre.

The scheme is being advanced under the Housing Delivery Authority pathway as a State Significant Development, alongside a concurrent rezoning to lift the site’s height and floor space ratio controls.

Turner says in the Architectural Design Report that the proposal "responds to a unique opportunity to support the revitalisation of West Ryde through the delivery of a landmark development that combines high-quality residential offerings with enhanced public realm and active ground plane uses.”

Scion will be pushing height almost five times higher than what had been pitched for the site before.

Turner says the increased scale aligns with Council’s strategic direction for the precinct, including the West Ryde Town Centre Revitalisation Strategy (2019), the Draft Masterplan (2021), and the West Ryde–Meadowbank Renewal Strategy (2023).

“The increased height and density proposed aligns with Council’s evolving strategic direction for the precinct, as outlined in the Draft Revitalisation Strategy (2019), the 2021 Draft Masterplan, and the broader West Ryde–Meadowbank Renewal Strategy (2023), which collectively call for higher density, transit-oriented development and design excellence."

Turner describes the vision as establishing “a contemporary, mixed-use development that contributes positively to the West Ryde town centre.”

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The architectural response has been shaped by the site’s gateway role along Victoria Road and its proximity to Anzac Park and surrounding heritage elements, including the Sydney Water pumping station opposite the site.

The design process also incorporated consultation around Connecting with Country principles. The design report outlines engagement with Cultural Heritage Consultants Artefact and Aunty Julie, a Burruberongal woman of the Darug Nation, informing planting selection, materiality and potential public art opportunities.

Turner says the scheme aims to optimise the site’s capacity while balancing yield and amenity.

“The proposed scheme seeks to optimise the site’s potential by balancing yield, amenity, and urban integration. It will deliver a high-quality, mixed-use precinct that supports West Ryde’s ongoing transformation into a connected, accessible, and liveable centre."

Scion recently completed the build of its own development, The Sterling in Lane Cove. They are currently building Chatham in West Ryde, just 500m from the new proposal. Those 62 apartments will complete later this year.

First look: Scion pitches tower plans for West Ryde

Australia 108

Melbourne's iconic Australia 108 building is offering exclusive price reductions of up to a massive $225,000.

The developers, World Class Global, have cut the price&nbsp;for a limited-time only on the project's Cloud Residences, a collection of three-bedroom apartments which have come down from $1,823,000 to $1,567,000.

Australia 108, which became Melbourne's tallest tower when it was completed in 2020, was designed by Fender Katsalidis and features interiors by Carr Design.

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The tower, over 316 metres tall, features a range of hotel-style amenities scattered across it's 100 levels.

The building boasts two exclusive resident grand lobbies with lounges, along with a hotel-style porte-cochere, providing a grand entrance.&nbsp;

The resident facilities at Australia 108 are unparalleled, with the Sky Rise Club on Level 11 offering a range of amenities to enhance residents' lifestyles, including a heated indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a fully equipped gym, a theatre, a grand dining room and a virtual golf room.

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For an even more elevated experience, the Star Club on Levels 70 and 71 offers 360-degree panoramic views of the city, garden, and bay.

The exclusive space features dual, double-height full glass infinity pools with spa facilities, along with two state-of-the-art gyms, dining rooms, expansive lounge rooms, a reading room, a private cinema, and a sky garden.

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The apartments themselves feature floor-to-ceiling glass windows which maximises natural light and captures sweeping views.&nbsp;

Resident's will also benefit from being within proximity to Melbourne's vibrant arts and entertainment precincts which are just a short walk away, offering a range of dining, shopping and recreational opportunities.&nbsp;

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Australia 108, which became Melbourne's tallest tower when it was completed in 2020, was designed by Fender Katsalidis and features interiors by Carr Design

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Over $200k price reductions at Southbank's Australia 108

Australia 108 is one of Melbourne&#39;s most well known, and well regarded, buildings.

Having completed construction toward the end of 2020, the striking tower, offering the highest residences in the Southern Hemisphere, was designed by the renowned architecture firm Fender Katsalidis, whose goal was to form a bridge between earth and sky.

Australia 108, on Southbank Boulevard, sits next to Eureka Tower, also talked about as one of&nbsp;Melbourne&#39;s best buildings. That too was&nbsp;designed by the team at Fender Katsalidis.

We recently caught up with&nbsp;Nicky Drobis, Director at&nbsp;Fender&nbsp;Ka​tsalidis, to discuss the design process of Australia 108, and how it came to be.

<div>JR:&nbsp;What was the design brief for Australia 108 from World Class Global?</div>

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<div>ND: For what was their first major project in Melbourne, World Class Global partnered with us to deliver their vision for a landmark residential tower in Southbank. The outcome &ndash; the highest residences in the Southern Hemisphere &ndash; reflects a seven-year aspiration for a building intended to feel like a close-knit community, forming a bridge between earth and sky.</div>

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<div>JR:&nbsp;What interested you about the project?</div>

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<div>ND: We were most interested in connecting people through a neighbourhood streetscape &ndash; but in a vertical sense. Taking a building-as-precinct approach led to offering new way of living for different sizes of families with residents able to share the beautiful space and luxurious amenities with families and friends.</div>

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<div>JR:&nbsp;How early in the design process did you know Australia 108&nbsp;was going to be&nbsp;the tallest apartment tower in the Southern Hemisphere?</div>

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<div>ND: From the outset, World Class Global and our design team envisaged a distinctive landmark building for Melbourne. The aspiration was always to design a supertall tower in excess of 100 floors. Ultimately soaring to 319 metres in height, Australia 108 became the tallest building in Melbourne and the tallest residences in the Southern Hemisphere.</div>

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<div>JR:&nbsp;What was the most challenging aspect when designing the tower?</div>

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<div>ND: Whenever approaching something new, especially at such great height, challenges abound. To achieve a build that had never been attempted before in Australia required a lot of innovative thinking and detailed planning. This also presented ample opportunity to develop many new and exciting design and engineering solutions.</div>

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One key consideration was how the structure would cope with tremendous wind speeds of up to 140km/h. To overcome this, the structural stability was bolstered by a super-sized damper tank filled by high-pressure pumps in level 100&rsquo;s subfloor to act as a counterbalance.

Due to local soil conditions, carparking was unable to be placed below ground. We saw an opportunity to create a new typology of open-deck carpark as a series of terraced and interlocking garden beds flanked with large mature palms and cascading foliage.

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One of the greatest construction challenges we faced was how to assemble the starburst structure which cantilevers 6 metres from the building on all sides at more than 200 metres in the air. Constructed from 24 prefabricated steel trusses, each piece was transported at night to allow truck drivers to safely manoeuvre them into loading areas where they were hoisted and secured into position. Purpose-built platforms allowed workers to safely install the feature, protecting themselves and those on the streets below.

JR: When was the golden starburst idea thought of, and how?

ND: From the genesis of the supertall investigation, the starburst had always played a role as the centrepiece of the design. Inspired by the Commonwealth Star, our vision for the distinctive golden Starburst was as a central connection point.

The golden starburst expression is fundamental to both the building&rsquo;s identity and structural composition; the cantilevered structure intervening with the sculptural building&rsquo;s curvaceous form to create a dramatic exclamation mark in the skyline. Intended as a celebration of community within the building, this civic area was envisaged as the tower&rsquo;s &lsquo;town hall&rsquo; and remote working option above the clouds.

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JR:&nbsp;How important were the amenities to the design of the building?

ND: Central to building a residential community within a supertall tower was to provide residents with generous communal spaces and a high quality of internal amenity. Australia 108 offers more than 4,000 sqm of internal communal space, including dining and function spaces, theatrettes, gymnasiums and many other spaces which allow for programmed events and social activities. 

The starbust alone accommodates a double-height sky garden and two infinity edge swimming pools.

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JR:&nbsp;Where did you draw inspiration from for Australia 108?

ND: Standing in dialogue with its neighbour, Eureka Tower, Australia 108&rsquo;s material palette shares a golden connection with its fellow&nbsp;Fender&nbsp;Kat​salidis-design supertall tower. However, an entirely different geometry has been expressed in the floorplate of Australia 108. 

Horizontal banding up the building&rsquo;s exterior amplifies the curvilinear shape of the floorplan. The gradient, which intensifies as it works its way up, draws your eyes upward to celebrate the building&rsquo;s form.

JR: Was there another building, either one you&#39;ve previously worked on, or just another in the world, that helped in the design idea process?

ND: Instantly recognisable, Australia 108&rsquo;s elegant silhouette embodies a strong visual relationship with its skyline partner, Eureka Tower. Australia 108 expresses its distinctive identity, while sharing elements of design language and materiality with Eureka, creating a strong, visually symbiotic relationship.

Australia 108 embodies the essence of the city. Its design pays homage to the cultural arts precinct it resides in, connecting masterfully to the Southbank neighbourhood through its deliberately inviting ground-level experience.

JR:&nbsp;What part of the building are you most proud of?

ND: We are most proud of&nbsp;the creation of such a diverse community across more than 100&nbsp;floors. Despite its enormity, Australia 108 is a building that manages to operate and feel more like close-knit community. 

With Australia 108, we have successfully conceived a vertical community in an era when densification of the city is becoming increasingly critical.

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"From the outset, World Class Global and our design team envisaged a distinctive landmark building for Melbourne. The aspiration was always to design a supertall tower in excess of 100 floors."

"Forming a bridge between earth and sky": How Fender Katsalidis designed Australia 108, the southern hemisphere's tallest apartment tower

Everyone knows the calibre of what&#39;s been put together at Australia 108, Australia&#39;s tallest tower, and the tallest residential tower in the whole of the Southern Hemisphere.

Developed by World Class Global, Australia 108 is the newest icon of the Melbourne skyline, taking pride of place for years to come.

Located on Southbank Boulevard, the striking tower was designed by renowned architecture firm Fender Katsalidis-designed, with its now signature &quot;gold starburst&quot; on the exterior of the building 60 levels up no doubt&nbsp;a point to the sky feature from the street.

Urban has taken a look at the tower in more detail and why&nbsp;buyers should be considering an apartment.

1. The Tower

Soaring 319 metres, Australia 108 is Australia&rsquo;s tallest tower and the largest residential tower in the Southern Hemisphere.

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&ldquo;No other address offers the opportunity to live at such amazing altitudes&rdquo;, World Class Global advise.

Inspired by the Commonwealth star and the Australian flag, the golden protruding &lsquo;starburst&rsquo; delivers panoramic views and quality amenities that bring the community together.

Australia 108 will soar above the Melbourne skyline for generations.

2. The Hotel-style Amenities

&ldquo;World Class Global&rsquo;s commitment to beautiful design and glorious amenity will make Australia 108 one of Australia&rsquo;s most envied addresses&rdquo;, World Class Global CEO David Ng said.

The apartment complex features hotel-quality amenities, including grand lobbies, a ground-floor lounge and porte-coch&eacute;re.

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On level 11, the Sky Rise Club features a lap-pool, well-equipped gym, theatrette, grand dining room and virtual golf room.

A host of resort-style facilities further add a sense of escape, including a steam room and sauna.

Exclusive facilities at the 2,800sqm Star Club on Level 70 and 71 offer a world of entertainment and leisure with 360-degree views to city, gardens and bay.

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3. The Interiors

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Australia 108 interiors have been crafted by Melbourne-based design firm, Carr Design, with each apartment presenting an impressive layout.

The one, two and three-bedroom apartments feature floor-to-ceiling windows, abundant light and a rich material palette.

The Cloud Residences feature open-plan living and dining spaces and generous bedrooms and ensuites with abundant natural light.

Offering timeless design, the apartments&rsquo; entertainers kitchen and bathrooms are dressed in natural stone, and include premium appliances and a hidden scullery or butler&rsquo;s pantry.

4. The Location

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Situated moments from all the offerings of the Melbourne CBD, Australia 108 is perfectly positioned to make the most of the urban lifestyle.

The tower is located just a three-minute walk to the Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex, with an array of fine restaurants, shopping, and riverside dining also nearby.

The Arts Precinct is just 650-metres away, while major sporting venues, like the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Marvel Stadium are two kilometres from the residence.

City of Melbourne has invested $42 million to transform Southbank and secure its reputation as the city&rsquo;s premier arts and cultural destination for generations to come.

5. The Local Amenities

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Southbank is home to Melbourne&rsquo;s cultural heart, with the city&rsquo;s arts and entertainment precincts within an easy walking distance.

Some of the best Australian and international exhibitions, performances and concerts have made their way to the National Gallery Victoria, The Arts Centre, The Australian Ballet and local theatres nearby.

With the transformation of Southbank underway, residents can expect 2.5 hectares of new open green spaces, alongside infrastructure upgrades to improve access and activation.

A destination for delicious dining, the suburb features many popular restaurants along the promenade, and charming arcades reveal hidden top-hatted restaurants and hip cafes.

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Developed by World Class Global, Australia 108 is the newest icon of the Melbourne skyline, taking pride of place for years to come

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Five reasons why buyer's love Australia 108 apartments in Melbourne's Southbank

The penthouse in Melbourne&rsquo;s tallest residential building, Australia 108, has been listed for sale.

It comes with a $30.988 million asking price, which would set the record for the most expensive apartment sale in Melbourne.

It sold off the plan for $25 million in 2015, which was then a national apartment price record.

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The four-bedroom residence, known as 10001/70 Southbank Boulevard, has yet to see the settlement details formally lodged with the title still in the name of the developer, WCL-Southbank Pty Ltd.

The developer refinanced 20 apartment lots with United Overseas Bank in May, having previously had financing from Gresham Property Investments.

Designed by Fender Katsalidis Architects, the penthouse has 800 sqm of space along with a 5 car garage.

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It has been listed by a China-based businessman, priced at less than $40,000 per square metre. Monika Tu at Black Diamondz is marketing the apartment.

It has 2500 unit entitlements amid the total 91625 unit entitlements of the highrise complex.

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Melbourne&#39;s priciest apartment sale was secured off the plan in early 2019 when publishing entreprenuer Antony Catalano purchased a 650-square-metre penthouse in developer Tim Gurner&#39;s St Moritz Melbourne project for a price of about $30 million.

The two-level apartment will sit atop the eight-level Pacific Grand building, with some 650 square metres internal space and 150 square metres of terraces.

There had been $45 million hopes for the 1001 square-metre penthouse atop the 14-level residential complex The Muse, on St Kilda Road, but it is being retained by the developer.

Any apartment sale at that level would set the record in Melbourne.

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$30.988 million asking price for Melboune's highest penthouse in Australia 108

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Developer, World Class Global, celebrates the unveiling of the tallest twin infinity pools at their landmark development Australia 108. The momentous occasion saw the opening of the building's 'golden starburst' which is home to the tower's full suite of luxury amenities.

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Perched 212 metres above ground and cantilevered four metres over the streets below, residents can enjoy a swim while watching the entire city wake up. The dual trapezoidal-shaped swimming pools stretch 18 metres long and 5.3 metres at the widest point, with both north and south-facing outlooks across Melbourne skyline, Port Phillip Bay, Abert Park Lake and the Dandenong Ranges.

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World Class Global CEO, David Ng, shared that The Star Club's opening was a significant milestone for the company and Australia 108's residents.

<blockquote>
"We are incredibly excited to open our spectacular Star Club at Australia 108. It is a huge milestone for the project and stellar icon for Melbourne's skyline, featuring two of the highest and most breathtaking swimming spots on the planet. The Star Club introduces a mix of social and wellbeing spaces for residents of Australia 108 situated at uncharted heights above the clouds." 
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The Star Club offers an impressive 2,800 square metres of amenities including resident lounges, two fully equipped gymnasiums, a theatre, meeting spaces and even a vertical sky garden. 

Learn more about Australia 108 <a href="/buildings/australia-108-southbank-70-southbank-boulevard-southbank">here</a>. 
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World Class Global unveils the southern hemisphere's highest twin infinity pools at landmark Melbourne development Australia 108

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Residences in the new Australia 108 apartment complex, the tallest residential building in the southern hemisphere, have hit the market.

Located in Melbourne’s Southbank, the Australia 108 tower was designed by Fender Katsalidis and pays homage to the Australian flag with a rotated golden structure protruding from the building.

The 161 Cloud Residences are located between 210 metres and 319 metres above ground across the tower’s 72 through 100 floors, atop the building’s iconic Starburst feature. A collection of four limited edition Nova sub-penthouses are also on offer. Located on level 97 the three-bedroom, three-bathroom apartments span up to 200 sqm. They have price tags between $4,746,000 and $5,558,000.

The Cloud Residences also represent some of the most expensive residential apartments real estate in the nation, with prices between $1.9 million for a three bedroom and $25 million for the statement trophy 797 sqm penthouse, the most expensive apartment sold in Australia at the time of its sale in 2015.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/cloud_living_room.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="387" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/cloud_living_room.jpg?itok=ARb2IetD" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Cloud Residence Living Room</figcaption></figure>Prices for a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment start from $470,000 and two-bedroom, two-bathroom starting from $630,000. The apartment's amenities include infinity pools, sauna and steam rooms, a private cinema and sophisticated dining and lounge rooms. Carr Design has curated the interiors of the units.

Australia 108 is located a three minute walk from the Crown Casino and entertainment complex and a seven minute walk to Flinders Street Station.

World Class Land, who developed the project, are also working on 30 Albert Street in Brisbane which is set to rise to over 270 metres.

Other projects by the developers include Melbourne’s Avant, located on 54 A’Beckett Street.
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Offerings include four limited sub-penthouses located on level 97 which starts from $4,746,000.

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Apartments in Melbourne's Australia 108, the Southern Hemisphere's tallest residential tower, listed for sale

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The appeal of modern <a href="/expert-insights/buying/melbourne-s-top-5-luxury-apartments-in-2020">luxury apartments</a> is the generous list of amenities to compliment your lifestyle, exclusive entertainment areas for you and your guests, local retail districts at your doorstep, and the quintessential panoramic views. 

With the growing need for high-rise developments to cater to demand for housing in highly populated urban neighbourhoods, the half-acre sections have been traded in for convenience and modern luxury. Skyscraper apartments in particular, are favoured for having some of the most spectacular views in the city. 

We’ve scoped out the top 5 most luxurious apartments that come with the best views in Melbourne. 

<h2><a href="/buildings/australia-108-southbank-70-southbank-boulevard-southbank">1. Australia 108</a></h2>

Apartments from: $469,000 
Construction status: Under Construction 
Address: 70 Southbank Boulevard, Southbank VIC 3006

<figure><a href="/buildings/australia-108-southbank-70-southbank-boulevard-southbank"><img alt="" class="image-article_full_width_580px" height="435" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/australia-108-70-southbank-boulevard-southbank-15d8ef231fd758826834e5b1fcc1dc9b.jpg?itok=IQ036Ykv" title="Australia 108. Image supplied. " width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Australia 108. Image supplied.</figcaption></figure><figure><a href="/buildings/australia-108-southbank-70-southbank-boulevard-southbank"><img alt="" class="image-article_full_width_580px" height="378" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/australia-108-70-southbank-boulevard-southbank-dbf24efc7c558c9f35bec0074aeba42c.jpg?itok=3ZawChP_" title="Australia 108. Image supplied. " width="580"></a>

<figcaption><a href="/buildings/australia-108-southbank-70-southbank-boulevard-southbank">Australia 108. Image supplied.</a></figcaption></figure>Noted as the tallest building in the southern hemisphere, Australia 108 is a tower that literally defines the term ‘cloud breaking’. Located in Southbank, the apartments within the development provide floorplans of up to 391 square metres, with exclusive access to private facilities and front row seats to watch the Grand Prix. This spacious apartment design promises the benefits of high-rise living, but peace and privacy at all times.  

<h2><a href="/buildings/premier-tower-134-160-spencer-street-melbourne">2. Premiere Tower</a></h2>

Apartments from: $693,470 
Construction status: Under Construction 
Address: 134-160 Spencer Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

<figure><a href="/buildings/premier-tower-134-160-spencer-street-melbourne"><img alt="" class="image-article_full_width_580px" height="435" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/premier-tower-134-160-spencer-street-melbourne-181cb1522c7c5ede35204d00968ee20f.jpg?itok=6deQ1eVJ" title="Premier Tower. Image supplied." width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Premier Tower. Image supplied.</figcaption></figure><figure><a href="/buildings/premier-tower-134-160-spencer-street-melbourne"><img alt="" class="image-article_full_width_580px" height="435" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/premier-tower-134-160-spencer-street-melbourne-5e83cb626d7b90dd2d071c5acde9cd5d.jpg?itok=o3sLOVtf" title="Premier Tower. Image supplied. " width="580"></a>

<figcaption><a href="/buildings/premier-tower-134-160-spencer-street-melbourne">Premier Tower. Image supplied.</a></figcaption></figure>Premiere Tower is a collection of 660 spacious apartments spanning across 78 floors, and seated right in the heart of Melbourne CBD. Soon to be one of the top 10 highest in existence once completed, Premier extends 249 metres above the cityline, while overlooking Southern Cross Station and other Melbourne monuments. 

<h2><a href="/buildings/voyager-docklands-103-south-wharf-drive-docklands-vic-3008">3. Voyager</a></h2>

Apartments from: $601,500 
Construction status: Under Construction 
Address: 103 South Wharf Drive, Docklands VIC 3008

<figure><a href="/buildings/voyager-docklands-103-south-wharf-drive-docklands-vic-3008"><img alt="" class="image-article_full_width_580px" height="337" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/voyager-103-south-wharf-drive-docklands-773ef4c8789729d1adce560fab9d0936.jpg?itok=VIE9D4QW" title="Voyager. Image supplied." width="580"></a>

<figcaption><a href="/buildings/voyager-docklands-103-south-wharf-drive-docklands-vic-3008">Voyager. Image supplied.</a></figcaption></figure><figure><a href="/buildings/voyager-docklands-103-south-wharf-drive-docklands-vic-3008"><img alt="" class="image-article_full_width_580px" height="378" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/voyager-103-south-wharf-drive-docklands-3cc645d9d31b4261126318a40ab60ec4.jpg?itok=5Yzf-KlO" title="Voyager. Image supplied." width="580"></a>

<figcaption><a href="/buildings/voyager-docklands-103-south-wharf-drive-docklands-vic-3008">Voyager. Image supplied.</a></figcaption></figure>Situated on the edge of the Yarra, Voyager is lauded for its views across Melbourne CBD to Port Phillip Bay. Targeted to be the tallest building in the precinct once completed, Voyager will feature 43 levels with a variety of apartment configurations available. With <a href="/expert-insights/buying/5-queensland-apartments-with-the-most-stunning-ocean-views">views overlooking the river, city and bay</a> residents will also have unparalleled access to great amenities within walking distance, with the close proximity of Docklands offering a hyper-luxury lifestyle. 

<h2><a href="/buildings/melbourne-square-93-119-kavanagh-street-southbank">4. Melbourne Square</a></h2>

Apartments from: $701,000 
Construction status: Under Construction 
Address: 93-119 Kavanagh Street, Southbank VIC 3006

<figure><a href="/buildings/melbourne-square-93-119-kavanagh-street-southbank"><img alt="" class="image-article_full_width_580px" height="386" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/melbourne-square-93-119-kavanagh-street-southbank-790e96ba73847d29af20984688dfdf45.jpg?itok=lPMszLcd" title="Melbourne Square. Image supplied." width="580"></a>

<figcaption><a href="/buildings/melbourne-square-93-119-kavanagh-street-southbank">Melbourne Square. Image supplied.</a></figcaption></figure><figure><a href="/buildings/melbourne-square-93-119-kavanagh-street-southbank"><img alt="" class="image-article_full_width_580px" height="378" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/voyager-103-south-wharf-drive-docklands-3cc645d9d31b4261126318a40ab60ec4_0.jpg?itok=0l4uvaDu" title="Voyager. Image supplied. " width="580"></a>

<figcaption><a href="/buildings/melbourne-square-93-119-kavanagh-street-southbank">Voyager. Image supplied.</a></figcaption></figure>A landmark among Melbourne’s popular arts district is Melbourne Square, which resides in the vibrant area of Southbank. The Couture Series is a collection of bespoke apartments located between levels 55 and 68, with properties ranging from three to five bedrooms. Designed by the award-winning team at Cox Architecture, this development comes with the promise of beautiful cityscape views and access to one of the most vibrant arts precincts in the country.

<h2><a href="/buildings/melbourne-square-93-119-kavanagh-street-southbank">5. Paragon</a></h2>

Apartments from: $668,800 
Construction status: Under Construction 
Address: 318 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000

<figure><a href="/buildings/melbourne-square-93-119-kavanagh-street-southbank"><img alt="" class="image-article_full_width_580px" height="194" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/paragon-318-queen-street-melbourne-04c53f3b79ba29ec5bf848e275f5b0a5.jpg?itok=u00I3Dfz" title="Paragon. Image supplied." width="580"></a>

<figcaption><a href="/buildings/melbourne-square-93-119-kavanagh-street-southbank">Paragon. Image supplied.</a></figcaption></figure><figure><a href="/buildings/melbourne-square-93-119-kavanagh-street-southbank"><img alt="" class="image-article_full_width_580px" height="197" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/paragon-318-queen-street-melbourne-5af3e692306979df5f70f9d62648082a.jpg?itok=jJAZvIUV" title="Paragon. Image supplied. " width="580"></a>

<figcaption><a href="/buildings/melbourne-square-93-119-kavanagh-street-southbank">Paragon. Image supplied.</a></figcaption></figure>The newest addition to Melbourne’s Queens St is Paragon. The Beulah International development boasts exceptional luxury, with a striking facade and opulent living areas. With just 227 residences across 48 levels, this development allows residents to fully experience the joys of living in a high-rise building without compromising on space. Each home features floor-to-ceiling glazing which will guarantee expansive views of the city and beyond, which can be viewed from the comfort of your home or from Paragon’s three-story urban garden. 
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5 Melbourne apartments with the most spectacular views

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One of the most highly-anticipated skyscrapers of our decade, <a href="/buildings/australia-108-southbank-70-southbank-boulevard-southbank">Australia 108</a>, has just achieved yet another construction milestone, reaching its peak core lift height of <a href="/buildings/australia-108-southbank-70-southbank-boulevard-southbank">100 levels</a>.

The <a href="/architects/fk-australia">Fender Katsalidis</a>-designed building is the sister tower to its neighbouring Eureka Tower, which Australia 108's building slab height surpassed earlier this year.  

This remarkable construction feat undertaken by <a href="/builders/multiplex">Multiplex</a> required a series of new building techniques to be developed explicitly for the project due to the unique nature of its design. An example of this is the purpose-build platforms which were installed for builders to install the 12-tonne golden trusses on to create the striking Starburst feature.

<a href="/developers/world-class-global">World Class Global</a> CEO David Ng explains that the unique golden feature will become an iconic hallmark of the Melbourne city skyline. 

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"The arrival of Australia 108's golden Starburst is a distinctive moment in the transformation of Melbourne's skyline for decades to come. I think many Melburnians will look back one day and struggle to remember a time when this golden star wasn't twinkling on our cityscape.”
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<figcaption>Australia 108. Credit: Aspial - World Class Land</figcaption></figure><h2>Construction facts at a glance:</h2>

<ul>
<li>The Starburst is made up of 24 trusses (15 metres by 3.3 metres)</li>
	<li>Extensive groundworks took ten months to complete</li>
	<li>Bored piles reach 47 metres underground</li>
	<li>Interiors are slated for completion early next year</li>
	<li>The entire tower is likely to be completed mid-2020</li>
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"The installation of the Starburst is a key milestone in the delivery of this iconic tower, and we're delighted to have completed it safely and to an exceptional standard of quality. "It's a very proud moment for the entire Multiplex team to see Australia 108 and its Starburst now standing tall on the Melbourne skyline."
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Graham Cottam, Multiplex Regional Managing Director 

Currently, residents on lower levels of the tower have moved into their new homes, and have access to Level 11 facilities. These <a href="/project-updates/australia-108-amenities">amenities</a> include a fully-equipped gymnasium and pool, a golf simulator, movie theatre and dining room. 

<h2>Other updates:</h2>

<ul>
<li>Over the next few months, owners of the premium Cloud Residences (Levels 72 to 83) will be allowed to move into their homes. </li>
	<li>A new release of 3-bedroom Cloud Residences is now available for sale.</li>
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Australia 108 reaches 100th floor and achieves new construction milestone 

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The rise of Melbourne's tallest building has reached a noteworthy milestone.

Stage 1 of Australia 108 has achieved practical completion with 277 apartments and level 11 amenities now complete. As has become common practice elsewhere across Melbourne skyscrapers, residents will begin moving in this month whilst the balance of the tower is being built above.

Head contractor Multiplex currently has level 60 of 101 in the jump form with the floorplate at level 53. According to Project Manager Sinclair Brook, the next staged completion handover will see levels 31 to 67 ready for occupancy.

Lower level communal areas and the lobby space have been completed, allowing residents to come and go as they please, whilst workers will access the upper floors via a separate site entrance. Multiplex have advanced the floorplate more than 20 levels above the completed apartments, allowing for a substantial noise buffer zone.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public//pictures/article-images/img_1321.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Podium planters in place"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="387" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/img_1321.jpg?itok=xnyUJ0zp" title="Podium planters in place" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Podium planters in place</figcaption></figure><h2>What they say</h2>

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This is a historic moment for this iconic project, which is not only on its way to becoming Melbourne’s tallest building but will also house the highest residences in the Southern Hemisphere. We extend a warm welcome to all of our inaugural residents who will now call this iconic address home.

With construction well advanced, we have a limited edition of three-bedroom apartments available in this iconic building for those interested in purchasing within a future landmark on Melbourne’s skyline
<cite>World Class Global CEO David Ng</cite>
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<blockquote>
We are delighted to be progressing as expected and have drawn on our technical expertise in delivering high-rise residential towers within the CBD environment. This country hasn’t seen a project like Australia 108 from a sheer numbers perspective.

If we look at the glass façade alone, all up some 2,500 tonnes of glass spanning 47,000 square metres will be used to create the tower’s innovative façade.
<cite>Multiplex Regional Managing Director Graham Cottam</cite>
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<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public//pictures/article-images/img_1337.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Australia 108's dominating presence"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="1002" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/img_1337.jpg?itok=yIv1p1Bx" title="Australia 108's dominating presence" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Australia 108's dominating presence</figcaption></figure>Melburnians will have their chance to see what will become the <a href="/buildings/australia-108-southbank-70-southbank-boulevard-southbank">Southern Hemisphere's tallest building</a> up close and personal during this year's Open House Melbourne.

Project architect Fender Katsalidis will host tours of the site over Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th of July, with booking available via the Open House Melbourne <a href="http://Openhousemelbourne.org">webpage</a>. Those who take the tour will get a chance to visit the tower's early amenities and common areas, with a host of other design features yet to materialise.

The tower’s golden Starburst, which will include two full floors of private amenities 210 metres above street level, is on target to be lifted into place early next year. It along with the undulating facade give Australia 108 its unique look.

According to the development team each facade pane weighs between 200-300 kilograms and measures approximately 4.5 square metres in area. The 2,500 tonnes of facade glass alongside 71,000 cubic metres of concrete will combine to form the structural backbone of Australia 108.

Developer World Class Global has noted that of the tower's 1,105 apartments, 19 remain for sale with all located above level 71. Australia 108's 750 square metre penthouse distinguished itself as Australia’s most expensive apartment when it sold to a Chinese buyer for $25 million during April 2015.

Lead image: Sinclair Brook
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Australia 108 reaches a significant construction marker, included within Open House 2018

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They are at either end of the size scale, yet two key Melbourne developments are beginning to show their wares.

Both Australia 108 and South Melbourne Primary School have received their first exterior finishes over recent weeks, providing the passersby with a glimpse at the final product which is still some time away, particularly in the case of Australia 108.

Melbourne's soon-to-be tallest tower situated on Southbank has received cladding over the first habitable floor above its podium, allowing fit-outs to begin on the first of the tower's one thousand plus apartments. The highly reflective, blue-tinged facade will be continued for the height of the massive building, save for intermittent white bands and the gold coloured 'starburst' that will break the blue monotony of the tower.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/image10_13.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Australia 108 now elements of the facade in place. Image: Redden"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="435" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image10_13.jpg?itok=0Ku98hdO" title="Australia 108 now elements of the facade in place. Image: Redden" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Australia 108 now elements of the facade in place. Image: Redden</figcaption></figure>Australia 108's facade is highly complimentary to nearby neighbour Eureka Tower, with Fender Katsalidis the presiding architect for both projects. Blue, white and gold elements are present across both towers, although Australia 108's podium will be markedly different.

Later in its construction, Australia 108's tiered podium will receive mature planters, greening and softening the lower levels relative to street level. Currently level 27 is in Australia 108's jump form, equating to roughly 80 metres in height; still well short of the tower's ultimate height of 319 metres.

At the other end of the scale, South Melbourne Primary School (as it's known for now) is also receiving bursts of colour across its facade, albeit on a much smaller scale relative to Australia 108.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/image12_11.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Reality versus artist's impression. Render: Hayball"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="257" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image12_11.jpg?itok=r9BSmmpP" title="Reality versus artist's impression. Render: Hayball" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Reality versus artist's impression. Render: Hayball</figcaption></figure>Pops of pink have appeared across both its eastern and western flanks, as the exterior cladding continues to be rolled out over Fisherman's Bend's first school.

Architecture firm Hayball's design for the vertical campus won the Future Project of the Year at the 2016 World Architecture Festival.  Hayball have in the past described South Melbourne Primary School design as an outcome of research and the open exchange of ideas and different ways of thinking. 

The vivid colours across the building's facade will be opposed by the more sedate curtain finish which is being applied to the building's northern frontage. At its northern interface the building will eventually transition into an open, landscaped area for public use.

Completion of South Melbourne Primary School is due prior to the beginning of the 2018 academic year whilst Australia 108's final handover is slated for mid 2020.

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<figcaption>South Melbourne Primary School's main frontage</figcaption></figure>
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