Brisbane development veteran Kevin Seymour's Seymour Group is set to deepen its presence on one of Brisbane's most tightly held riverfront addresses, lodging revised plans for a luxury apartment development on Oxlade, just a few doors down from The Oxlade, which it completed in 2024.

The <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/70-72-oxlade-drive-new-farm-qld-4005">new project at 70-72 Oxlade Drive</a>, directly north of The Oxlade, will have 27 apartments across a seven-storey building&nbsp;overlooking the Brisbane River and Merthyr Park. It's a revision from a 2021-approved design.

Designed by bureau^proberts, the project has evolved from the previously approved 26-apartment scheme, introducing an additional penthouse level while maintaining a low-density, boutique character. The development will comprise 26 three-bedroom apartments and a single four-bedroom penthouse, supported by two basement levels with 86 car spaces and 34 bicycle spaces.

The architectural response is centred around two distinct building forms separated by a landscaped open-air atrium.&nbsp;"This dual composition captures and embraces Brisbane’s subtropical environment whilst breaking down built form and scale," the submission to the Brisbane City Council noted.

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A defining feature of the design is a deep landscaped void running through the centre of the building, creating what bureau^proberts describes as a "natural ravine" that enhances airflow, daylight penetration and resident amenity. The design report notes that the separation of the two building volumes is intended to maximise natural light, cross-ventilation and outlook while strengthening connections to the surrounding riverfront setting.

Curved balcony edges, integrated planting and extensive landscaping throughout the façade reinforce the subtropical design approach. The building's façade is softened by elevated gardens and planter beds, creating a green edge that complements the established landscape character of Oxlade Drive and neighbouring Merthyr Park.

New Farm has become one of Brisbane's most sought-after suburbs for developers delivering premium downsizer-focused apartments.

GRAYA has been particularly active in the precinct, completing both Chalk and York in recent years, while construction of Moray House, being delivered for Spyre, is now nearing completion. Architect-turned-developer Joe Adsett recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/arcilla-new-farm-by-joe-adsett-28-maxwell-street-new-farm-qld-4005">Arcilla on Maxwell Street</a>, an exclusive collection of just nine apartments.

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First look: Seymour Group returns to New Farm's Oxlade Drive with riverfront apartment plans

A new residential tower will be the first piece of a broader mixed-use precinct set to reshape a prominent Newcastle West site, with local developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gwh">GWH</a> bringing its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/cambridge-quarter-newcastle-west-12-denison-street-newcastle-west-nsw-2302">Cambridge Quarter</a> vision to market.

The first release, Tempo, will introduce 87 apartments across a 24-storey tower, marking Stage 1 of the residential component of a larger urban regeneration project planned for the western end of Newcastle's city centre, encompassing the former Cambridge Hotel site.

Positioned on Denison Street, Tempo has been designed as the inaugural building within Cambridge Quarter, a precinct that will ultimately combine apartments, retail activation and revitalised public spaces including the revamping of the Cambridge Hotel.

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The tower will comprise a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, including layouts with multipurpose rooms, catering to a broad cross-section of owner-occupiers. Apartment sizes range from around 60 sqm to 192 sqm, with a number of residences oriented to capture views across Newcastle Harbour, the city skyline and coastline.

GWH has emphasised liveability in the design, with open-plan layouts extending to generous balconies and terraces. Residents will have a choice of two interior palettes, while specifications include engineered stone benchtops, SMEG appliances, full-height bathroom tiling and secure building access. Premium upgrade packages will also be available

Multiple rooftop resident retreats will provide communal outdoor space overlooking the harbour and city, offering an elevated amenity layer above the activity of the precinct below.

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The broader Cambridge Quarter vision extends beyond the residential tower itself. Ground-level retail activation and landscaped public areas are planned throughout the precinct, creating a walkable neighbourhood environment connected to the surrounding renewal of Newcastle West. The Cambridge Hotel is also earmarked for future redevelopment into a family-friendly hospitality venue integrated with the new precinct.

The project is strategically positioned within walking distance of Newcastle Interchange, providing access to light rail, regional rail services and direct connections to Sydney. Residents will also be close to Honeysuckle, Newcastle Harbour and the city's beaches and coastal walkways.

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For GWH, Cambridge Quarter represents one of its most significant Newcastle developments to date. The locally based developer, which has operated in the Hunter region since 1995, describes the project as a new chapter in the ongoing transformation of Newcastle West.

GWH Executive Director Jonathan Craig said the project had been shaped by a focus on creating lasting community connections.

"We take pride in creating places that last. Spaces where people feel connected, comfortable and a genuine sense of belonging," Craig said.

"Cambridge Quarter is something we are truly proud of, a place shaped by local knowledge, built with care and designed to be part of Newcastle's next chapter."

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GWH unveils first release at landmark Cambridge Quarter precinct in Newcastle West

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/ss-projects">S&amp;S Projects</a>,&nbsp;Rainbow Bay's busiest developer,&nbsp;has officially lodged plans for the largest development in its booming local portfolio, seeking approval for a further 88 apartments on Boundary Street.

The proposal&nbsp;at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/209-213-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">209–213 Boundary Street, Coolangatta</a>,&nbsp;marks the next chapter in the developer's transformation of the southern Gold Coast beachside precinct. It will be its fifth in the area, having already delivered Flow, Awaken and Esprit, while construction continues on the 38-apartment Radia. The new project would rise 57 metres above a consolidated 1,518 sqm site, on the same street as Radia and Esprit.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cottee-parker-architects">Cottee Parker</a>, the proposed development comprises 88 two and three-bedroom apartments across a contemporary podium-and-tower form that integrates extensive landscaping from street level through to the rooftop.

The tower would be delivered above a basement and multi-level podium accommodating resident and visitor parking, with the residential component commencing from level three. The design incorporates cascading planting throughout the façade, landscaped podium edges, and deep planting zones along the Boundary Street frontage.

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A key feature of the development is its expansive rooftop wellness and recreation precinct. Plans reveal a resort-style pool deck, gymnasium, sauna, steam room, hot and cold plunge pools, rooftop terraces, barbecue areas and landscaped relaxation spaces positioned to capture views across the southern Gold Coast coastline.

The rooftop wellness focus builds on the vision S&amp;S Projects first outlined when it acquired the site for $20.25 million last year.

"We are taking every advantage to create a truly unique rooftop wellness experience with a natural feel for residents, offering stone features throughout and an underlying theme that emulates a botanical garden," S&amp;S Projects founder and director Paul Gedoun said at the time.

The proposal seeks a 57-metre building height, representing a 50 per cent uplift on the site's mapped 38-metre height limit. Planning documents argue the additional height is consistent with recently approved and emerging towers in the immediate Boundary Street and Rainbow Bay precinct.

Urbis, acting as planning consultant, said the development would provide "88 dwellings, comprising a mix of two and three-bedroom apartments, contributing to housing choice and supply within an established medium to high-rise coastal urban neighbourhood."

The scheme has undergone extensive pre-lodgement consultation with the City of Gold Coast, with the design refined following feedback relating to architectural expression, landscaping, traffic access and podium treatment.

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The architectural team is led by Brisbane-based Cottee Parker, one of Australia's most active residential design studios, with landscape architecture by Dunn + Moran. The consultant team also includes ADG Engineers, Windtech and Acoustic Works.

S&amp;S Projects has become one of the most influential private developers operating on the southern Gold Coast. Since entering Rainbow Bay in 2022, the company has assembled a portfolio exceeding $1 billion in end value, establishing itself as a key player in the area's evolution into a premium apartment destination. Pezet Matheson will again handle the sales for S&amp;S.

Coolangatta is entering another wave of apartment development, following the delivery of several prominent residential projects in recent years.

John Kearney's Immerse Projects will launch&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kaiya-kirra-beach-5-haig-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Kaiya on Haig Street</a>&nbsp;soon, meanwhile, Palm Beach-based Sherpa Property Group is preparing to bring its debut Coolangatta development, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-viver-87-griffith-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Flourish Viveré</a>, to market later this year, subject to approvals.

First look: S&S Projects proposes 88-apartment wellness tower at Coolangatta's Boundary Street

A landmark former orphanage site in Surrey Hills could be transformed into a new residential community under plans lodged by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/antipodean-land-developments">Antipodean Land Developments</a> that would deliver 76 apartments and townhouses while restoring some of the suburb's most significant heritage buildings.

The burgeoninng Melbourne-based developer has submitted plans for the 9,158 sqm site at 1 Kent Road and 24 Durham Road, home to the former St Joseph's Home for Destitute Children, a historic institutional complex dating back to the late 19th century. The proposal seeks to adaptively reuse several heritage buildings while introducing two new four-storey residential buildings set within extensive landscaped grounds.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a> and Kerstin Thompson Architects, the project has been conceived as a contemporary residential village embedded within a restored heritage precinct. The development team describes the design approach as "The Village in the Garden," with new buildings positioned among mature landscaping by OCULUS and significant heritage structures.

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The proposal would deliver 76 dwellings comprising a mix of apartments and duplex-style residences, significantly increasing housing supply on one of the largest privately held residential landholdings in Surrey Hills. The development includes 127 car spaces, 24 bicycle spaces and more than 1,000 sqm of communal amenity, with the existing chapel building earmarked for conversion into resident facilities.

According to the planning submission, the project centres on the restoration and adaptive reuse of the site's most significant heritage assets, including the original c.1889 St Joseph's building, the chapel designed by architect Augustus Andrew Fritsch, and the historic brick perimeter walls and entry gates. The proposal also incorporates the retention of other contributory buildings including the former infirmary and school building.

Tract Consultants, in the planning report accompanying the application, said the scheme had been shaped through extensive heritage analysis and design development.

"The shared vision for the Site by the project team has culminated in a scheme which successfully breathes life back into a historic site while delivering upon the objectives of Victoria's Housing Statement in a carefully curated and contextually responsive manner."

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The proposal is being assessed under Victoria's Significant Residential Development with Affordable Housing pathway. As part of the application, three per cent of the project's residential development cost would be contributed to the Social Housing Growth Fund. The development would also provide a diverse mix of one, two and three-bedroom residences targeting a broader range of buyers than typically found in Surrey Hills' detached housing market.

Sustainability initiatives include an anticipated 66 per cent BESS score, natural cross-ventilation to 80 per cent of apartments, 28 per cent deep soil landscaping and a canopy cover outcome exceeding local planning requirements. The proposal also sets aside more than 1,083 sqm for communal indoor and outdoor resident amenity spaces.

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Planning documents describe the property as one of the largest underutilised residential sites in Surrey Hills, arguing it presents a rare opportunity to introduce "missing middle" housing in an established inner-eastern suburb while preserving and revitalising a significant heritage precinct.

Antipodean Land Developments has built a reputation for design-focused residential projects across Melbourne, particularly in the medium-density sector. Previous developments include Neighbourhood in Brunswick East, delivered with Breathe Architecture, and Balfe Park Lane, designed by Kerstin Thompson Architects.

They've been very active in site acquisition as they build out their future development pipeline. They recently launched Thornubury House, 45 apartments above a mix of commercial, retail, and food and beverage tenancies, and have plans for a boutique project in Fitzroy and another <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/vic/antipodean-plan-apartments-for-deepdenes-missing-middle-on-whitehorse-road">"missing middle" project</a> on Deepdene's Whitehorse Road.

First look: Antipodean Land Developments plans heritage-led apartment community in Surrey Hills

Developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/auyin-property-development">Auyin</a> is the latest to turn to the Victorian Government's Development Facilitation Program in an effort to secure approval for its long-planned, mixed-use project in Elsternwick.

In 2018, Auyin lodged plans with Glen Eira City Council for a 14-storey building, however Council approved a reduced eight-storey scheme. A subsequent VCAT appeal in 2019 upheld the eight-storey height limit.

The project was later amended to nine storeys, but Auyin is now seeking to revive something closer to its original vision. The developer argues that the planning context has evolved significantly over the past decade, particularly within the Elsternwick Activity Centre, where higher-density development has increasingly been encouraged along Glen Huntly Road.

The proposal would transform the 1,239 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/7-12-horne-street-elsternwick-vic-3185">7-15 Horne Street</a>, opposite Elsternwick Railway Station, into a 13-storey residential and retail development designed by CBG Architects, with 40 apartments

The site currently comprises three commercial properties.

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The proposed apartment mix comprises 25 two-bedroom and 15 three-bedroom residences above 200 sqm of retail space at ground level. Residents would have access to a 90 sqm wellness facility, a 351 sqm communal indoor and outdoor terrace on the third level, and extensive landscaped areas throughout the development. A publicly accessible 135 sqm plaza would be created on the north-east corner of the site, providing seating, landscaping, and a new gathering space adjoining Horne Street.

The design adopts a four-storey podium that references the finer-grain character of the surrounding streetscape, with the upper tower recessed behind generous setbacks on all boundaries.

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A key element of the proposal is the reconfiguration and widening of the surrounding laneways. Vehicle access would be retained from Lois Lane, with upgraded pedestrian connections linking Ross Street and Horne Street. The development would provide 58 residential car spaces, two retail car spaces, and 52 bicycle spaces across two basement levels and ground-floor facilities.

Architecturally, the building draws inspiration from the established character of Elsternwick Village. The façade combines dark charcoal brickwork, textured concrete, bronze-toned metal detailing, and extensive planting integrated into podium and tower levels. The design also incorporates a chamfered corner treatment and publicly accessible plaza intended to strengthen pedestrian activity around the station precinct.

Elsternwick's last new development completion was&nbsp;EVA Elsternwick by Pitard late last year. <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/milieu-property">Milieu</a> is working away on its nature-led neighbourhood, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/elsternwick-gardens-by-milieu-8-gordon-street-elsternwick-vic-3185">Elsternwick Gardens</a>, on Gordon Street, with its first stage expected to complete next year.

First look: Auyin seeks mixed-use apartment project in growing Elsternwick Activity Centre

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Victorian developments have done well at a national property awards ceremony. 
The 2018 Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation &amp; Excellence Awards bestowed honours upon the refurbishment of the former Caulfield Rifle Range and the Caribbean Park business park.
The Hill PDA Award for Government Leadership was presented to VicTrack for its redevelopment of the Bang Bang Rifle Club at 294 Glenhuntly Road in Elsternwick (pictured above).
“The former rifle range building, which had laid vacant for 15 years, presented a range of development challenges – including legacy contamination and heritage protections,” says the Property Council’s Chief Executive, Ken Morrison.
In association with Glen Eira City Council, VicTrack integrated the restored building into Elsternwick Station plaza and the club is now a Indochine-inspired café and bar.
“By collaborating with the private sector and local government, VicTrack has transformed an underused heritage asset into a high-quality retail offering with broader community benefits,” Morrison says.
Caribbean Park (pictured below), owned by the Caribbean Group, took home the LJ Hooker Commercial Award for Best Business or Industrial Park.
In Melbourne’s south-east, the site encompasses industrial, logistics and commercial spaces overlooking a 15-hectare lake. Caribbean Group has held the land since 1942.
“The open spaces and water vistas overlooking Lake Caribbean create a unique setting for business,” says RLB’s Managing Director NSW, Matthew Harris.
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Under a comprehensive masterplan, 40 three-to-five storey office towers are in the pipeline, which will ultimately provide more than 230,000 square metrs of office space.
“Incorporating a fresh produce market, Wi-Fi enabled parkland and transport connectivity, the latest phase of Caribbean Park is innovative, adaptable and sustainable,” Harris says.
 
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Victorian developments perform well at national property awards

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Savills Studley has announced that their occupier technology platform, Knowledge^3 (pronounced “knowledge cubed”) powered by LEVERTON has won the H. Bruce Russell Global Innovator’s Award presented by CoreNet Global, the world’s leading professional association for corporate real estate (CRE) and workplace executives, service providers and economic developers.
This joint platform delivers proprietary data visualizations and analytics by combining LEVERTON’s artificial intelligence-powered lease abstraction and data capture technologies with Savills’ proprietary and customisable visual analytics environment, known as Knowledge^3.
Using this platform, clients with large scale real estate portfolios are able to analyse and interpret data in ways that enable them to identify fresh opportunities, minimize portfolio risk and unlock hidden value.
Adam Evennett, Regional Director and Head of Savills Worldwide Occupier Services Asia Pacific team, said Savills’ success in walking away with this global innovation award is something which our organisation should be very proud of.
“Thanks to the initiative and leadership of a multinational team including Patrick McGrath, Head of Client Technology Systems, Managing Directors Bryan Ezell and Doug Jamieson and Tom Slator, Insight and Development Manager, we now have a technology solution available to support our pursuit of international portfolio clients which is market leading.
"The versatility and power of the platform is impressive and has the potential to revolutionise the way in which clients administer and manage their international real estate. I would encourage everyone to share news of this award with your clients and the broader market.”
 
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Coronation Property’s 8 Phillip Street tower in Sydney's Parramatta has been recognised with the Marketing Award at the 2017 UDIA NSW Awards for Excellence.
The award recognises the successful creative campaign ‘PS I Love You’, created by Frost* Collective.
In accepting the award, Coronation Property’s Managing Director Joe Nahas recognised the fierce competition for the top prize, and outlined how the marketing for 8 Phillip Street had to be “truly visionary” in order to triumph.
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“With so many fantastic developments currently in the pipeline for NSW, the messaging for 8 Phillip Street had to stand out amongst some very strong competitors,” he said.
“The architecture and interiors sold themselves, so the creative device and subsequent tagline focused on the lifestyle: Love the life you live. Live the life you love. From this, the PS (Phillip Street) I Love You tagline was born.
“Another unique aspect of 8 Phillip Street’s marketing was the decision not to have a generic project logo, but rather to have the project identified by its iconic brand campaign – PS I Love You – allowing the residential address to remain the identifier for the building.
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“We challenged ourselves to deliver a building that is unique to Western Sydney in an area that is already saturated with development, and these partnerships were crucial in realising that vision,” he said..
The 8 Phillip Street development features a ‘Studio 54’ rooftop bar, flagship Rockpool Dining Group restaurants Saké and Rockpool Bar &amp; Grill, and the boutique QT hotel on its lower levels. 
The 55-storey 8 Phillip Street development is due for completion in 2020 and will comprise 314 residences, with apartments to include one, two and three bedroom configurations, as well as studio and penthouse options. 
To find out more about 8 Phillip Street, visit <a href="https://liveat8phillipst.com.au" target="_blank">liveat8phillipst.com.au</a>.
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Architectural firm BVN’s projects recently won two awards at an industry event in Melbourne.
The Australian Institute of Architects Victorian Chapter Architecture Awards gave the Alan and Beth Coldicutt Award for Sustainable Architecture to BVN’s South East Water Head Office, while Bunurong Memorial Park won for Public Architecture. The function was in Melbourne on June 30. 
On the South East Water Head Office, the jury said the building incorporates biophillic design “by connecting people and nature visually”, and also promotes physical activity via the “irresistible stair”.
It has also been certified as a 5 Star Green Star office.
The latest win gives BVN two nominated projects for the National Sustainable Architecture Award, the other is 480 Queen Street, Brisbane and both are commercial office buildings, it said in a media release.
About the Bunurong Memorial Park, the jury said it was a place for the public that “celebrates all aspects of life, from memorial services, to broader community and public events such as weddings, functions and family events.” 
The jury also commended the design of the memorial halls for their inclusiveness and “pared back contemporary buildings [that] can accommodate all faiths”.
BVN chief executive James Grose said “receiving the affirmation of peers in the architecture awards process instils a level of confidence in the profession, the public and importantly all levels of government.”
The architecture firm also transformed the Hilton Hotel complex at 255 Pitt Street for its office space at Sydney Open.
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Winners of the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2017 Queensland State Architecture Awards include the Sunshine Coast University Hospital and Cape Tribulation House.
Winners of the awards, handed down Friday June 23, were selected by the State Jury from a field of 82 entries that received Regional Commendations at their respective Regional Architecture Awards ceremonies earlier in the year.
Named Award and Award winners will now progress to the National Architecture Awards to be announced in Canberra on Thursday 2 November. 
Jury members said the Sunshine Coast University Hospital, (above) by Architectus Brisbane and HDR Rice Daubney as Sunshine Coast Architects, was an intelligent and elegant public building that strives for local use and social engagement through the clearly defined provision of green corridors, public outdoor spaces and community infrastructure.
A small off-the-grid home won the Robin Dods Award for Residential Architecture – Houses (New). The Cape Tribulation House, (below) by m3architecture, is within the World Heritage Daintree and is camouflaged with black cladding and mirrored glass. 
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‘The jury said in this property, social heart is a breezeway deck with pavilions offering contemplation and comfort and a disciplined and deep respect for the rainforest drives the holistic approach from siting to occupation.
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BVN’s office tower at 480 Queen Street (above) won the Beatrice Hutton Award for Commercial Architecture with the jury praiseing the project for its ‘extensive and generous public realm [that] offers the community and tenants memorable experiences guided by themes including linkages with nearby St John’s Cathedral and topographic metaphors referencing the site’s historic condition’.
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Overall category winners for workspaces included Studio for Indigo Jungle by Marc&amp;Co (above) which received the Hayes and Scott Award for Small Project Architect and BHP Billiton Workplace by BVN which won the G H M Addison Award for Interior Architecture.
Full list of winners:
Commercial Architecture
The Beatrice Hutton Award – 480 Queen Street by BVN
Award – Northlakes Vet Hospital by Vokes and Peters
Award – KDV Golf and Tennis Academy, Gold Coast, Queensland by Shiro Architects Pty Ltd
Commendation – Elements of Byron by Shane Thompson Architects 
Educational Architecture
The Jennifer Taylor Award – Mt Alvernia College Anthony and La Verna Buildings by m3architecture
Award – St Joseph's Nudgee College Hanly Learning Centre by m3architecture
Award – Brisbane Girls Grammar School Research Learning Centre by m3architecture
Award – Guardian Early Learning Centre by BVN
Award – UQ Forgan Smith Building – TC Beirne School of Law and Walter Harrison Library Refurbishment by BVN
Commendation – St Ambrose Primary School by Pat Twohill Designs in association with Twohill and James
Heritage
The Don Roderick Award – Cairns Museum - The School of Arts Building by Total Project Group Architects
Award – The Globe by Brian Hooper Architect and m3architecture (architects in association)
Award – Whitty Building Redevelopment Project by Conrad Gargett 
Interior Architecture
The G H M Addison Award – BHP Billiton Workplace by BVN
Award – Bluesky by Marc&amp;Co
Award – UQ Forgan Smith Building – TC Beirne School of Law and Walter Harrison Library Refurbishment by BVN
Commendation – UQ Chemistry Levels 3 &amp; 4 by m3architecture
Commendation – Brisbane Girls Grammar School Research Learning Centre Interior by m3architecture
Public Architecture
The F D G Stanley Award – Sunshine Coast University Hospital by Architectus Brisbane and HDR Rice Daubney as Sunshine Coast Architects
Award – Anna Meares Velodrome by Cox Architecture
Award – Act for Kids Child and Family Centre of Excellence by m3architecture
Award – The Globe by Brian Hooper Architect and m3architecture (architects in association)
Commendation – Coomera Sports and Leisure Centre by BDA Architecture with Peddle Thorp Architects (Melbourne)
Residential Architecture – Houses (Alterations &amp; Additions)
The Elina Mottram Award – Burleigh Street House by ME
Award – Dornoch Terrace House by James Russell Architect
Commendation – Paddington Residence by Kieron Gait Architects   
Residential Architecture – Houses (New)
The Robin Dods Award – Cape Tribulation House by m3architecture
Award – Drury Street by Marc&amp;Co and Baber Studio
Award – Byron Bay House and Studio by Vokes and Peters
Award – Bardon House by bureau^proberts (with PHAB)
Award – Tent House by Sparks Architects
Award – Inverdon House by Chloe Naughton
Award – Mitti Street House by James Russell Architect
Commendation – Whale House by Paul Uhlmann Architects
Commendation – Rocky by Base Architecture
Commendation – Ringrose Residence by Brian Hooper Architect
Commendation – Farrell Street House by James Russell Architect    
Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing
The Job and Froud Award – St Joseph's Nudgee College Bathersby Boarding Village by m3architecture
Commendation – Habitat on Terrace by REFRESH*DESIGN
Commendation – Atria at Hamilton Reach by Arkhefield
Small Project Architecture
The Hayes and Scott Award – Studio for Indigo Jungle by Marc&amp;Co
Award – Taringa Treehouse by phorm architecture + design
Award – The Piano Mill by Conrad Gargett
Commendation – Manshed by Paul Uhlmann Architects  
Commendation – SIPS Residence by Kieron Gait Architects  
Commendation – Harveys Bar &amp; Bistro by Twohill and James  
Commendation – University of Queensland Goddard Building Lecture Room 388 by Shane Thompson Architects   
Sustainable Architecture
The Harry Marks Award – Mt Alvernia College Anthony and La Verna Buildings by m3architecture
Award – 480 Queen Street by BVN
Award – Elements of Byron by Shane Thompson Architects
Award – St Joseph's Nudgee College Bathersby Boarding Village by m3architecture
Award – New World City Design Guide: Buildings that Breathe by Arkhefield with Brisbane City Council + Urbis
Urban Design
The Karl Langer Award – Sunshine Coast University Hospital by Architectus Brisbane and HDR Rice Daubney as Sunshine Coast Architects
Award – Munro Martin Parklands by CA Architects
Commendation – New World City Design Guide: Buildings that Breathe by Arkhefield with Brisbane City Council + Urbis  
Commendation – Walton Stores by Aspect Architects and Project Managers with Newlands Group   
Enduring Architecture
The Robin Gibson Award – St Alban's Bush Brotherhood Church, Cunnamulla by Lund, Hutton, Newell, Black &amp; Paulsen Architects
COLORBOND® Award for Steel Architecture
Award – Ringrose Residence by Brian Hooper Architect 
The Australian Institute of Architects Art &amp; Architecture Prize (QLD)*
Winner – TRYP – Art Hotel by Shane Denman Architects
*Chapter Specific prize, does not proceed to National Level
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Winners of the Queensland State Architecture Awards announced

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The Building Designers Association of Victoria (BDAV) is calling on the public to vote for their favourite building design in the People’s Choice Award category at the 22nd BDAV Building Design Awards.
The People’s Choice Award covers Victoria’s best residential, interior, sustainable, heritage conservation and non-residential design projects across commercial, industrial, hospitality and public buildings.
BDAV President Lindsay Douglas said the awards recognise the ever-growing talent of building design professionals and their importance to the building industry, as well as their local communities.
“We are continually blown away by the high standard of entries we receive across all our award categories. Our building design community use innovation and creativity to produce cutting-edge design spaces while keeping sustainability front of mind."
Last year’s winner of the People’s Choice Award was luxury home The Kangaroo Ground Pavilion, designed by S L Building Designs. 
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Some contenders for the 2017 Peoples’ Choice Award include the Alphington Townhouses, in the category for Multi Residential Design (above) and The Cheese House (below) for Best Environmentally Sustainable Alteration &amp; Additions (Residential).
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Moama Anglican Grammar School (below) is entered in the Non-Residential Design - Alterations/Additions category.
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Voting for the People’s Choice Award is now <a href="https://www.bdav.org.au" target="_blank">open here</a> and closes midnight Sunday 23 July.
Winners will be announced at the BDAV Building Design Awards dinner on Saturday 29 July at the National Gallery of Victoria.
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At realcommercial.com.au, we want to celebrate our industry's success and achievements, and that means your success and achievements.
That’s why we’re excited that REA Group AREAs are back in 2017 – bigger and better than ever before.
The AREAs are a unique awards program that honour the most innovative, community-minded and highest-achieving individuals and businesses across the property and media industries. Awards include Innovation, Community, Service and Marketing Excellence categories and encompass the entire property industry (residential, commercial, project developers) as well as those working in media.
This year a brand new award has been introduced – the Gold AREA – Agency of the Year. The Agency of the Year award will recognise agencies who work hard to set themselves apart from competitors and excel in all three award categories. 
Have you submitted your AREAs entry for 2017? We're looking forward to celebrating your success and achievements – but you need to get your submissions in by 30 June 2017.
If you need some inspiration to help with your submission, you can view the <a href="https://theareas.com.au/winners-tab/winners" target="_blank">2016 AREA winners here</a> including:
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<li>Burgess Rawson: Brand Campaign of the Year – Commercial</li>
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CBRE Melbourne: Campaign of the Year Award – Commercial 
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For more information about the 2017 AREAs and how to enter, <a href="https://theareas.com.au/categories-criteria/the-award-categories" target="_blank">click here</a>.
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Are you our Agency of the Year? REA Group AREAs submissions close 30 June 2017 

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Property fund manager Charter Hall Group’s Direct Office Fund has been awarded the best direct property fund at the Money Management/Lonsec Fund Manager of the Year Awards.
DOF is the flagship fund for the Charter Hall Direct business, returning an average of 18.2% per annum (on Wholesale A Units) compared to the benchmark (MSCI/IPD Australian Unlisted Wholesale Property Fund Index) of 12.3% per annum since 2014, said Charter Hall.
Its portfolio includes 11 fully leased office buildings in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth valued at more than $1.1 billion.
According to Charter Hall, the DOF’s investment strategy includes buying Australian commercial real estate assets which are on long leases with quality covenants.
DOF recently leased several floors in the glass wall skyscraper, 1 Nicholson Street, on the northern edge of Melbourne CBD for an eight-year term.
Charter Hall Direct head Steven Bennett said the award from research house Lonsec was proof the fund was delivering strong risk- adjusted returns to investors.
“This award is a testament to the Charter Hall Direct team that seeks to provide investors with market leading direct property investment opportunities that are usually only available to wholesale investors,” he said.
“We continue to witness strong interest in DOF with more than $200 million equity raised since September 2016 from high net worth, self-managed super funds, investors in retail super and pension platforms and advised investors.”
He said Sydney and Melbourne assets accounted for more than 80% of the fund’s portfolio.
The fund has received strong ratings from independent research houses, with ‘Highly Recommended’ by Zenith, and ‘Highly Recommended’ by Lonsec.
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Charter Hall's office fund wins best direct property fund award

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Submissions for the annual REA Excellence Awards, featuring 22 awards across three categories, close 30 June.
The awards, to be held Thursday 16 November, consist of three categories: Innovation, Service and Marketing Excellence and Community.
Judges include Chris Gray, host of Your Property Empire, Greg Dickason, EGM Real Estate and Partnerships – Australia, CoreLogic RP Data and Tim McKibbin, Chief Executive Officer, Real Estate Institute of New South Wales amongst others.
The award categories each customer group can enter include:
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<li>Residential Real Estate Agents &amp; Property Managers</li>
<li>Commercial Real Estate Agents</li>
<li>Developers, Home Builders and Project Marketers.</li>
<li>Media Agencies and Clients</li>
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Some of the judging criteria for awards for commercial real estate agents are below.
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2016 winners included Laing + Simmons, who won the award for Game Changer of the Year - Residential after building a Virtual Reality platform. 
Developer Office Hub won the Excellence in Customer Service Award - Commercial as well as the Game Changer of the Year - Commercial.
GardenHill by Beulah International won Game Changer of the Year - Developer.
Amity Property Group won Excellence in Customer Service Award - Developer 
Burgess Rawson won Brand Campaign of the Year - Commercial. According to REA, Burgess Rawson won the award for transitioning from more traditional media channels to utilizing a cutting-edge realcommercial.com.au digital product to help build their brand online and stand out from the crowd.
<div class="award_name">Ray White Double Bay won the New Home Marketing Campaign of the Year Award - Developer for their work on The Gordon. REA said the Uniting Church of Australia owned a derelict car park in Paddington that was to be turned into residential property, The Gordon and through the execution of an integrated marketing campaign, there were over 450 qualified pre-registrations that resulted in all 19 apartments being sold in 19 minutes, totalling $26 million.
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Capitol Grand by LK Property Group won Brand Campaign of the Year - Developer
CBRE Melbourne won Campaign of the Year Award - Commercial
For more information, <a href="https://theareas.com.au" target="_blank">click here</a>.
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Submissions for the annual REA Excellence Awards close 30 June

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First National Real Estate Byron Bay has won the Sales Office of the Year award at the company's General Excellence and Marketing Awards.
The Top 10 sales offices for the network in Australia for 2016 were:
1.    First National Real Estate Byron Bay (NSW) Sales Office of the Year
2.    First National Real Estate Hunters Hill, Gladesville, Ryde (Gladesville, NSW)
3.    First National Real Estate Surfers Paradise (Qld)                      
4.    First National Real Estate Tweed Sutherland (Bendigo, Vic)
5.    First National Real Estate Collie &amp; Tierney (Mildura, Vic)
6.    First National Real Estate Waverley City (Glen Waverley, Vic)
7.    First National Real Estate Rayner (Bacchus Marsh, NSW)
8.    First National Real Estate Port Macquarie (NSW)
9.    First National Real Estate Daystar (Padstow, NSW)
10.    First National Real Estate Epping Central (Epping, NSW)
Queensland office First National Real Estate Brassall won Residential Property Management Department of the Year and First National Real Estate Pope Nitschke (Mt. Barker, SA) won Commercial Property Management Department of the Year.
The Top 10 Salespeople taking home Chairman’s Circle GEM Awards:
1.    George Rafty, First National Real Estate Newcastle City (The Junction, NSW) Salesperson of the Year
2.    Michael Sleiman, First National Real Estate Daystar (Padstow, NSW)
3.    Allison Mifsud, First National Real Estate Epping Central (Epping, NSW)
4.    Ruma Mundi, First National Real Estate Hills Direct (The Ponds, NSW)
5.    Ryan McCann, First National Real Estate Cleveland (QLD)
6.    Catherine Murphy, First National Real Estate Epping Central (Epping, NSW)
7.    Huss Alsalemi, First National Real Estate Macarthur (Minto, NSW)
8.    Michael Alexander, First National Real Estate Michael Alexander (Harrington Park, NSW)
9.    Benjamin Mulae, First National Real Estate Hunters Hill, Gladesville, Ryde (NSW)
10.    Russell Rollington, First National Real Estate Surfers Paradise (QLD)
Kathy Smart of First National Real Estate O’Donoghues (Darwin, NT) was named Property Manager of the Year and Ashleigh Lambert-Bignell of First National Real Estate North Haven (NSW) Property Manager Rookie of the Year. 
Tiago Neves from First National Real Estate Bonnici &amp; Associates (Wodonga, Vic) was named Sales Rookie of the Year.
Kylie Sharp of First National Real Estate Nick van Vliet (Willunga, SA) was named Administrator of the Year and Jessica Atkins of First National Real Estate Cleveland (QLD) was named Receptionist of the Year. 
Russell Burton from First National Real Estate Burton Groves (Tea Tree Gully, SA) received the network’s highest honour, the Kaye Heath Memorial Award.
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