Growing national developer Time &amp; Place has announced its fifth new apartment development.

With two projects in Manly and two upcoming in Surry Hills and Potts Point, the developer, which expanded beyond Melbourne just a few years ago, is now heading to Mosman. It is planning 53 new apartments on Redan Street.

The 3,233 sqm site, spanning <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/40-48-redan-street-mosman-nsw-2088">40–48 Redan Street</a> with frontage to Redan Lane, is located just under 400 metres from Spit Junction Town Centre. It is reported the developer paid around $100 million for the five-site amalgamation.

Time &amp; Place, founded by Tim Price and backed by James Packer’s private investment firm NPACT, has submitted the project as a State Significant Development through the NSW Government’s Housing Delivery Authority pathway.

Of the 53 apartments, 42 will be released to the market, with the remaining 11 allocated as affordable housing in line with NSW Government requirements.

fjc Studio has designed the building. In its Design Report, the architect said the diverse mix of dwelling types and sizes, including 11 two-bedroom affordable housing units, 40 three-bedroom apartments, and two four-bedroom residences, will support a broad demographic, including families, downsizers, and key workers.

The development will rise to nine levels, a height encouraged by the NSW Government due to the site’s proximity to Spit Junction, which has been identified as a low- to mid-rise centre. Developments within a certain proximity to these centres are permitted increased height.

fjc said the project “achieves an appropriate density outcome for its setting by balancing increased housing supply with strong amenity performance,” adding that it “makes a measurable contribution to NSW housing supply targets through the delivery of additional dwellings and dedicated affordable housing.”

The new development will replace five existing two-storey homes.

“By aligning with the objectives of the Housing SEPP and applying careful architectural and urban design principles, the development provides high-quality residential accommodation that integrates sensitively within its established Mosman context and delivers enduring benefits to residents and the wider community.”

Mosman has become increasingly popular with developers in recent years.

Developer Abadeen has been particularly active, with Mosman Residences currently on the market and under construction on Clifford Street. It also has an upcoming Burran Avenue project, comprising just three apartments on the Balmoral Slopes, and recently secured the Midas and Honeysuckle nursery site on Military Road.

Prosker Property has a project on Redan Lane, just a few doors down from Time &amp; Place’s proposed development.

Developers including Toohey Miller, DARE Property Group, and WINIM also have projects underway in the area. In 2024, a five-year target was set for the Mosman LGA to increase housing supply by 500 dwellings by 2029.

Time &amp; Place entered the Sydney market with Two Tides, its under construction Manly development. Given its sales success, it has secured another development in the area, more boutique, facing the beach on North Steyne.

They are hoping to launch their redevelopment of The Chimes in Potts Point this year, and next year will look to take to market Marlborough House, an adaptive re-use of the landmark David Jones warehouse in Surry Hills.

Joel Robinson

Time & Place to take on Mosman apartment market

Brunswick’s civic heart continues to consolidate around the Merri-bek Arts and Culture Precinct, where a growing cluster of cultural institutions, recreation facilities, and public infrastructure has created one of the inner north’s most defined community hubs.&nbsp;

Within this evolving precinct, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/saxon-street-by-milieu-brunswick-31-saxon-street-brunswick-vic-3056">Saxon Street by Milieu</a> introduces new housing directly alongside the civic anchors that shape daily life in the suburb.

At 31 Saxon Street, the project sits immediately beside Brunswick Baths and within moments of Brunswick Library and Town Hall, longstanding institutions that support both community services and everyday amenity.&nbsp;

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Next door, the newly delivered Balam Balam Place arts precinct has emerged as a central piece of Merri-bek Council’s cultural strategy, bringing together creative studios, exhibition spaces, maternal and child health services, and community programming in a purpose-built civic facility. Together, these destinations have reinforced the surrounding blocks as a focal point for public life in Brunswick.

This part of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/brunswick-vic-3056">Brunswick</a> forms a key pocket within the suburb’s designated Major Activity Centre, where long-term planning has prioritised walkability, civic investment, and increased housing supply close to transport and services. The surrounding street network reflects that strategy, with compact blocks, established retail corridors and active transport links supporting a lifestyle that is largely navigable on foot.

Within a few minutes’ walk, Sydney Road delivers one of Melbourne’s most recognisable streets, known for its long-running mix of independent retailers, international dining venues and everyday convenience. Tram routes along Sydney Road provide frequent connections south toward the CBD and north through Brunswick and Coburg, while Jewell Station on the Upfield line sits within roughly a ten-minute walk, offering direct train access into the city.

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Active transport also plays a significant role locally. The nearby Upfield Bike Path forms a key north–south cycling corridor linking Brunswick through Parkville and into the central city, reinforcing the area’s reputation as one of Melbourne’s most accessible inner-urban neighbourhoods for cyclists and pedestrians alike.

The surrounding civic cluster extends beyond cultural infrastructure. Siteworks, a nearby creative hub supporting artists and community organisations, adds to the concentration of cultural activity in the immediate area. Educational institutions such as Brunswick North Primary School, Brunswick Secondary College and RMIT’s Brunswick campus are also within easy reach, contributing to the suburb’s diverse resident base spanning families, students and professionals.&nbsp;

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/jackson-clements-burrows-architects">Jackson Clements Burrows Architects</a> in collaboration with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/designoffice">DesignOffice</a> and landscape architects <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/oculus">OCULUS</a>, the nine-level building has been shaped to respond to the surrounding streetscape, with lower levels aligning to the street and upper storeys stepping back to soften its scale and improve solar access.&nbsp;

Curved balcony forms reference nearby heritage architecture, while the development’s public realm improvements include a widened footpath along Saxon Street to strengthen pedestrian connections between the precinct’s civic sites.

Sustainability also underpins the project’s approach. The building is designed to operate entirely on electric infrastructure supported by rooftop solar, with an average 7.5-star NatHERS energy rating and EV-charging readiness across the development. Shared resident amenities will include a landscaped rooftop terrace with barbecue and covered dining areas intended to encourage informal interaction between residents.

Saxon Street marks developer Milieu's fifth project in Brunswick and continues its focus on design-led infill housing across Melbourne’s inner suburbs.&nbsp;

Construction has commenced through reputable builder Manresa, who will complete the project in 2027.

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Saxon Street by Milieu connects residents to Brunswick’s cultural and civic core

Within <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/candela-ivanhoe-40-upper-heidelberg-road-ivanhoe-vic-3079">Candela Ivanhoe</a>, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/salter-brothers">Salter Brothers</a>&nbsp;takes a different approach to larger residences, moving away from the constraints of a single level.

In Grand Residence 3.05, known as the Lustre, plays out across two levels, with a mezzanine configuration that is uncommon in apartment living.

Lustre is a four-bathroom residence where the layout creates a clear distinction between shared and private zones, with uninterrupted views toward the Dandenong Ranges extending the sense of openness from the main living areas.

Entry is to the primary living level, where the kitchen, dining, and living areas are arranged as one continuous space. Timber flooring runs throughout, with a fireplace set within the living zone. Full-height glazing brings in natural light, supported by double glazing that improves thermal performance.

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The kitchen is configured as both a working and social space. A large island bench provides seating, while a walk-in pantry extends storage beyond typical apartment expectations.

Gaggenau appliances, including a 900mm gas cooktop and 600mm oven, are integrated into a layout that connects directly to the adjacent dining and living areas, and outward to the terrace. This balcony includes a built-in BBQ, reinforcing the apartment’s capacity to accommodate larger gatherings without compromising internal space.

A dedicated laundry room, powder room, and a wine cellar area sit discreetly off the main living zone, ensuring that functional requirements are resolved without encroaching on primary living areas. The master suite is also located on this level, designed as a retreat with a walk-through wardrobe and an ensuite that includes double vanities, a bath, and a dedicated dressing table.

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The mezzanine level introduces a second layer of living, rather than simply additional bedrooms. Two large bedrooms with built-in robes are positioned alongside a central bathroom, while a secondary lounge and study area create a self-contained zone suited to children, guests, or extended family. A large storage room further supports long-term usability, addressing a common shortfall in apartment design.

This separation of levels is central to how the residence functions day-to-day. It allows the lower level to operate as the primary entertaining and living space, while the upper level provides privacy and flexibility. The result is closer in feel to a townhouse or standalone home, but with the benefits of apartment living, security, and low maintenance.

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Candela is close to 80 per cent complete, with Ironside delivering construction ahead of its expected October 2026 completion. The development comprises 58 residences, with a strong owner-occupier profile and a mix of one to four-bedroom apartments and loft-style townhouses.

Candela has exclusive access to private amenities, including a residential lounge and rooftop terrace. A charming café and a lifestyle wellness centre are located on the ground level, designed to foster community connection and extend the living experience beyond individual apartments without competing with the scale of homes like Lustre.

Candela, positioned in the heart of Ivanhoe Village, reinforces the practicality of the address. With a Walk Score of 90, residents are within immediate reach of cafés, retail, parklands, and Ivanhoe Station, while also benefiting from proximity to established schools and healthcare services.

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Inside Lustre: Grand Residence 3.05 at Candela Ivanhoe

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/milieu-property">Milieu</a>’s <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/elsternwick-gardens-by-milieu-8-gordon-street-elsternwick-vic-3185">Elsternwick Gardens</a> is being shaped around a simple but increasingly rare premise in apartment development: that the built environment should actively support residents’ wellbeing.&nbsp;

Located on the former ABC Studios site on Gordon Street in Melbourne’s south-east, the new neighbourhood sits on an expansive 11,740 sqm site neighbouring the heritage-listed Rippon Lea Estate, whose gardens date back more than 140 years.

Rather than positioning wellness as an add-on amenity, the development integrates it into the physical planning of the site. Architecture by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a> is arranged across six low-rise buildings set within extensive landscaping designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/oculus">OCULUS</a>, with more than 40 per cent of the land dedicated to gardens and green space. Walking trails, pocket gardens, and mature trees are threaded between buildings, creating a network of green corridors that encourage residents to move through the precinct on foot and spend more time outdoors.

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Milieu has intentionally framed these gardens as an extension of the neighbouring Rippon Lea Estate. More than 16,000 new plants will be introduced across the site, with species carefully selected to protect and complement the area’s ecological significance. The approach focuses on strengthening existing environmental conditions while establishing new habitats that support native wildlife, reinforcing the role of the landscape as both an active ecosystem and a defining element of daily life.

A private resident gate will provide direct access to the historic grounds during opening hours, allowing residents to move seamlessly between the development’s landscaped gardens and the estate’s expansive lawns, lakes, and mature trees. The project’s gardens will also be maintained by the same gardeners responsible for Rippon Lea, reinforcing the visual and ecological continuity between the two landscapes.

Complementing the landscape is a dedicated wellness hub designed to support everyday health and recovery. Residents will have access to a gym alongside yoga and Pilates studios, while mineral pools and infrared saunas provide spaces for relaxation and restorative wellbeing. Shared lounges, workshop spaces, and pet care facilities expand the concept of wellness beyond fitness, creating opportunities for social connection and community interaction within the precinct.

Environmental performance is another key component of the project’s wellbeing focus. Elsternwick Gardens will be entirely fossil-fuel-free, with homes designed to operate on renewable electricity rather than gas. Passive design strategies, including cross-flow ventilation, high-performance insulation, and thermally broken double glazing, are intended to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures while reducing energy demand. Solar photovoltaic systems will power common building services, while rainwater harvesting will help irrigate the extensive landscaping across the site.

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Milieu Founder and Managing Director Michael McCormack says the scale and setting of the project allowed the team to take a different approach to urban apartment living.

“This site represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build something truly special,” McCormack says.

“Through that process, we arrived at a design that centres on a fully realised natural landscape – a series of private, interconnected gardens that encircle the homes and extend seamlessly from Rippon Lea Estate.”

Elsternwick Gardens will comprise three residential offerings, Gordon Place, Ripponlea Terrace, and The Garden Pavilion, each designed for owner-occupiers and shaped around high-quality interior design by Woods Bagot, K.P.D.O., and Flack Studio. The first stage, Gordon Place, includes one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments designed with a strong focus on indoor-outdoor living and sustainability.

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Milieu recently appointed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/brady-constructions">Brady Constructions</a> to deliver the project, marking a key milestone for the development. The appointment follows the demolition of the former studio buildings on the Gordon Street site, with construction progressing toward the delivery of the nature-led community.

Situated between the established villages of Elsternwick and Ripponlea, the development balances its garden setting with strong urban connectivity. Residents will be within walking distance of cafés, restaurants, and local retail, while nearby train and tram connections provide quick access to Melbourne’s CBD and the beaches of Elwood and St Kilda.

With construction underway and the first residents expected to move in by early 2027, Elsternwick Gardens represents a growing shift in apartment development toward environments that prioritise wellbeing as much as density or location. By placing landscape, sustainability, and shared spaces at the centre of the design, Milieu is positioning the project as a residential neighbourhood where wellness is not just promoted, but built into the structure of everyday life.

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Elsternwick Gardens' wellness-first design strategy

Brisbane-based developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/red-co">Red &amp; Co</a> has made a striking debut on the Gold Coast, officially unveiling its $250 million COMO development in Varsity Lakes, a lifestyle-driven residential project anchored by an extensive rooftop wellness and activity precinct.

Having recently launched to market, construction has already been fast-tracked by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/5point-projects">5Point Projects</a>, ensuring momentum continues on what is set to become a landmark residential address for the growing Varsity Lakes community.

Located at 22 Lake Street, Varsity Lakes, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/como-varsity-lakes-22-lake-street-varsity-lakes-qld-4227">COMO</a> will comprise 156 apartments across 16 levels, comprising one-, two- and three-bedroom residences designed for modern living. However, it is the project’s rooftop amenity offering that sets COMO apart.

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Designed as a dedicated wellness and recreation hub, the rooftop will feature a 25-metre lap pool, fully equipped gymnasium, and multiple pickleball and paddleball courts - amenities rarely seen in boutique apartment projects.

Residents will also have access to a sauna and plunge baths, while landscaped gardens and relaxation zones will provide tranquil spaces overlooking sweeping panoramic views across the Gold Coast skyline.

The rooftop precinct has been designed to function as the social and wellness heart of the development, encouraging residents to embrace an active, balanced lifestyle within their own building.

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Red &amp; Co director David Laverty said the amenity offering was central to the project’s design from the outset.

“Amenities were at the forefront of our decisions,” Laverty said.

“Buyers today are looking for more than just an apartment - they want a lifestyle that promotes health, connection and balance.

“The rooftop at COMO has been designed to be the epicentre of that lifestyle, with a suite of wellness and recreation facilities that are quite unique for a boutique development of this scale.”

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bda-architecture">BDA Architecture</a>, the residences prioritise liveability, featuring spacious layouts, 2.7-metre ceilings and high-quality finishes throughout.

The development sits beside Bond University, placing residents within walking distance of education, retail and dining options within the vibrant Varsity Lakes precinct, including Robina Town Centre, Varsity Lakes Train Station and a range of leading schools.

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Laverty said the location was a key driver behind Red &amp; Co’s decision to bring the project to the Gold Coast.

“<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/varsity-lakes-qld-4227">Varsity Lakes</a> was a clear choice for us to invest in as it’s a lifestyle hub that seamlessly blends lakeside living with urbanity,” he said.&nbsp;

“Como will capitalize on this great location, delivering a project that not only creates premium homes, but a lifestyle defined by community, wellbeing, and connectivity.”

Red &amp; Co has delivered more than 500 apartments and townhouses across 26 projects in Brisbane in recent years, with COMO marking the company’s first major Gold Coast development.

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Red & Co unveils amenity-rich Como development in Varsity Lakes

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>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.

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<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

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<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

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<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

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<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

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<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

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<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>
</ul>
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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.

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<figcaption>Podium planters in place</figcaption></figure><h2>What they say</h2>

<blockquote>
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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<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.

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<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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