Queensland builder-developer MAYD has revealed the first look at its major North Kirra beachfront development, lodging amended plans that reduce the number of apartments and increase the proportion of larger residences.

The project is planned across a substantial 4,742 sqm amalgamated site spanning seven lots at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/2-6-pacific-parade-bilinga-qld-4225">2-6 Pacific Parade</a> and 27-33 Golden Four Drive in Bilin​ga, directly opposite Nor​th Kirra Beach.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/mayd-group">MAYD</a> secured the site for $32.5 million in 2025, in what was one of the Gold Coast's largest property transactions of the year.

The development will be delivered across two stages, with the first stage carrying an estimated gross realisation value of around $360 million.

The latest amendments seek to reduce the overall apartment count and shift the project further toward the owner-occupier market, with larger residences designed for buyers wanting considerably more space than traditionally offered in a beachfront apartment.

The residential mix will include townhomes, oversized two-bedroom apartments, substantial three-bedroom residences and four-bedroom homes.

MAYD has appointed Cera Stribley to lead the architecture and interiors, with the Melbourne-based design practice drawing on the beachfront setting through a series of ocean-facing terraces and heavily landscaped balconies.

Strong horizontal forms and curved balconies will define the exterior, with subtropical landscaping integrated throughout the building to soften the built form and increase the connection between the residences and the beachfront.

The project will also include an extensive collection of resident wellness and lifestyle facilities, continuing the broader shift across the Gold Coast's luxury apartment market toward larger homes supported by resort-style amenity.

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MAYD Founder Todd Mould said North Kirra was increasingly appealing to buyers attracted to the more established, lower-density character of the southern Gold Coast.

"North Kirra presents one of the most compelling luxury residential opportunities currently emerging in Australia, combining absolute beachfront with the character and authenticity that buyers are increasingly seeking, and the same sense of tight-knit community that defined Burleigh and Currumbin perhaps 10 or 15 years ago," Mould said.

"With Gold Coast Airport on its doorstep, it also offers a level of accessibility that broadens its appeal across almost every market demographic."

The project comes as the southern Gold Coast continues to attract an increasing share of high-end apartment development and buyer activity.

Kirra in particular has emerged as one of the region's more tightly held beachfront markets, with its relatively low-density character, established surf and hospitality scene and proximity to Gold Coast Airport differentiating it from the higher-density markets further north.

Mould said those characteristics had informed the approach MAYD and Cera Stribley had taken to the project.

"We've worked closely with Cera Stribley to create a vision that is deeply connected to its surroundings," he said.

"Inspired by the coastline itself, the architecture has been shaped around space, privacy and resort-style living, creating a collection of homes that reflects the next generation of luxury on the southern Gold Coast."

MOTIV Managing Director Carly Cottam, who has been appointed to market the project, said buyer attention had continued to move south along the Gold Coast.

"Purchasers who may once have defaulted to Broadbeach, Main Beach or Surfers Paradise are increasingly recognising the value of a genuine beachfront location that offers lower density, strong amenity and a more established sense of community," Cottam said.

"Kirra has a powerful combination of growing demand and genuine scarcity. Beachfront supply is inherently constrained, the area remains relatively low density, and buyers are increasingly placing a premium on locations that feel established, uncrowded and authentic rather than heavily developed."

Cottam said the proximity to Gold Coast Airport was also proving increasingly important for interstate and second-home buyers.

"Being minutes from Gold Coast Airport makes it particularly compelling for interstate buyers, frequent travellers and second-home purchasers who can access an authentic coastal lifestyle almost immediately after stepping off a flight."

The acquisition takes MAYD's active development portfolio to more than $500 million, with the North Kirra project representing one of its largest undertakings to date.

MAYD is targeting an early 2027 launch.

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First look at MAYD's North Kirra mixed-use precinct

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Castle Hill, the longtime hub of the Hills District, has been one of the major beneficiaries of Sydney's Metro expansion, with improved connectivity helping drive continued population growth, development and buyer demand across the Hills District.

But despite that growth, the suburb has seen relatively few major new apartment projects brought to market over the past 18 months.

Hills District developer Reve Group is looking to fill that gap with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/nova-r-ve-castle-hill-2-garthowen-crescent-castle-hill-nsw-2154">Nova Rêve</a>, a major new mixed-use precinct on the corner of Garthowen Crescent and Old Castle Hill Road, a short walk from Castle Hill Metro Station and Castle Towers.

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The project will comprise three residential towers alongside a hotel, restaurants, cafes and a skybar, more than 1,600 sqm of ground-floor retail and almost an acre of landscaped gardens.

It represents the largest project undertaken by Reve Group, the development arm of the Kassis family, which has been building across the Hills District for more than 30 years through Kassis Homes.

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Nova Rêve also represents a significant step up from the family's first apartment development, Grand Rêve, which was delivered nearby on Garthowen Crescent.

Grand Rêve introduced larger, house-like apartment layouts and premium inclusions including Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances to the Castle Hill market.

Nova Rêve takes that approach to a precinct scale, combining the residential component with hospitality, retail and substantial public and resident landscaping.

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Reve Group Managing Director Sam Kassis said the project reflected the family's three decades of building in the Hills, which has evolved from trophy homes on quarter-acre blocks to larger-scale apartment development.

"Grand Rêve was our first apartment project here and it showed us what this pocket of Castle Hill could be. Nova Rêve is the refinement of that idea: not just apartments, but a place the whole suburb can use," Kassis said.

A key part of that approach is the hotel, which has been designed to operate as an amenity for the wider Castle Hill community rather than solely hotel guests.

It will include restaurants, cafes, skybars and all-day dining, alongside conference and event facilities catering to business functions, community groups and private events.

At ground level, more than 1,600 sqm of shops and cafes will open onto the surrounding streets and landscaped areas.

Almost an acre of gardens designed by Land and Form Studios will run through the precinct, incorporating pathways, seating, barbecue areas and children's play spaces.

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Reve Group's Romio Georges said creating an active ground plane had been central to the planning of Nova Rêve.

"There are gardens with pathways, barbecues, seating and play areas, shops and cafes opening onto the street, and a hotel with restaurants and a skybar that anyone in Castle Hill can walk into," Georges said.

The project's elevated position on one of Sydney's highest ridgelines will also provide apartments with outlooks toward the Sydney skyline, surrounding parkland and the Blue Mountains.

More than 80 per cent of the apartments will occupy corner positions, with Turner responsible for both the architecture and interiors.

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A collection of just 25 large-format apartments and penthouses overlooking Goodwin Park is entering the Coolangatta market, with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/marea-residences-coolangatta-27-27a-dixon-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Maréa Residences</a> combining a low-density, residential-only approach with uninterrupted park and Pacific Ocean outlooks.

Located at 27 Dixon Street, Maréa comprises three and four-bedroom residences alongside a limited number of dual-level penthouses, with the project positioned between Goodwin Park and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/coolangatta-qld-4225">Coolangatta</a>’s coastal precinct.

Construction has commenced, with completion currently estimated for late 2027. Three-bedroom residences are priced from $1.8 million.

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The project has been designed around its northern outlook across the park, with the building’s architecture, landscaping and material palette intended to establish a connection with the neighbouring green space. The residences have been configured to maximise natural light and views across Goodwin Park towards the ocean.

Inside, the material palette incorporates timber, stone and brushed brass, complemented by curved detailing and ambient lighting. Kitchens and bathrooms carry the same natural material approach, while residences also include basement parking, storage and lift access.

Maréa’s penthouses are arranged over two levels and include private pools, adding another layer to the project’s focus on larger-format apartment living. Across the development, residences are configured with three or four bedrooms rather than the broader mix of smaller apartment types commonly found in larger projects.

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Resident amenity is concentrated at rooftop level, where landscaped entertaining terraces and pools take advantage of elevated views across Coolangatta and the Pacific Ocean.

The project has so far been particularly well received by local owner-occupiers and downsizers, according to Urban Activation Property Sales and Marketing Director Matt George, with the residential-only format, construction quality and northern park outlook among the features resonating with purchasers.

“The uninterrupted northern aspect overlooking Goodwin Park has been a key point of difference, with buyers attracted to the sense of serenity and open space the park provides, while still enjoying easy access to the ocean and being within walking distance of the lifestyle and amenities Coolangatta has to offer,” George said.

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“The combination of high-quality construction, a residential-only building, park outlook and proximity to the beach has resonated strongly with the local downsizer market.”

The Dixon Street address is within walking distance of Coolangatta Beach and the broader southern Gold Coast coastline, including the surf breaks at Snapper Rocks and Kirra. Coolangatta’s cafés, restaurants and retail are nearby, while Gold Coast Airport is also within close proximity.

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Maréa Residences brings parkside apartments to Coolangatta

Melbourne developer PDG has secured Victorian Government approval for its $1.5 billion Southbank development <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-one-1-queens-bridge-street-southbank-vic-3006">The One</a>, clearing the way for the long-dormant riverfront site opposite Crown to finally be developed.

The Minister for Planning has approved the project at 1-29 Queens Bridge Street, with the Department of Transport and Planning issuing the planning permit following its assessment.

The approval will allow PDG to develop the prominent 5,059 sqm site with a major mixed-use tower comprising premium apartments, including branded residences, a luxury hotel and boutique office space.

PDG acquired the site in late 2024, with its position directly opposite Crown's main entrance and near Melbourne's Arts Precinct making it one of Southbank's most significant remaining development opportunities.

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Designed by COX in collaboration with ODO and PDG, the tower's architecture draws on the movement of the Yarra River, with six vertical pleats running the height of the sculpted facade.

The project will also see the heritage-listed Queens Bridge Hotel restored and incorporated into the development&nbsp;with new hospitality and public uses, including a rooftop venue.

A significant component of The One will be its residential amenity.

More than 5,000 sqm of resident facilities will be delivered across a single level, making it one of the largest consolidated residential amenity offerings proposed in an Australian apartment development.

The planning approval also incorporates a major upgrade of Queensbridge Square, which PDG will deliver in partnership with the City of Melbourne.

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The existing square will be revitalised as a new civic and pedestrian space along the Yarra River, strengthening the connection between the project, Southbank and the riverfront.

PDG Founder and Managing Director Vince Giuliano said the approval represented a major milestone for a site which has remained largely underutilised for more than 15 years.

“This is the most significant Planning Permit approval Melbourne has seen in recent years,” Giuliano said.

“For more than 15 years, this site has remained underutilised. This approval enables us to deliver a project that will contribute meaningfully to the revitalisation of Southbank, restore and reactivate an important heritage building, and create a new civic and hospitality destination for Melbourne.”

The latest approval follows an earlier planning permit issued by the City of Melbourne covering demolition works across part of the site at 9-29 Queens Bridge Street. Those demolition and early works are already underway.

PDG has also started generating early interest in the residential component from owner-occupiers ahead of a planned public launch in early 2027.

PDG secures approval for $1.5bn Southbank apartment development, The One

Local developer Harridan is seeking to turn its Woolloongabba apartment project into the first stage of a broader transformation of Burke Street, using a new 16-storey mixed-use building to establish a greener pedestrian connection toward the rapidly evolving Boggo Road transport and knowledge precinct.

The South East Queensland developer has filed plans for 154 apartments on the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/4-burke-street-woolloongabba-qld-4102">southern side of Burke Street</a>, where its proposal has been designed alongside a wider vision by LatStudios for the street.

That vision positions the southern side of Burke Street for buildings of 15 storeys and above, while envisaging lower-rise development of up to five storeys on the northern side to transition into Woolloongabba's existing character housing. It also proposes wider pedestrian verges, deep planting, new street trees and upgrades to the pedestrian approach to Boggo Road Station.

The Harridan development itself has been designed by Brisbane-based Arqus Design and will comprise 154 apartments across 16 storeys. The mix is weighted heavily toward two-bedroom apartments, with 121 proposed alongside 10 one-bedroom and 23 three-bedroom residences. There will typically be around 14 units per floor.

A lower-ground car park and three podium levels will accommodate 156 resident parking spaces, along with visitor and commercial parking. There will also be 154 resident bicycle spaces and 40 visitor bicycle parks.

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Harridan is a family-owned developer and part of the Holmwood Highgate Group, with more than three decades of development activity across South East Queensland. Its portfolio spans residential, commercial and industrial property, with current residential projects including Riverbank on Byron in Bulimba, Esperance Residences in Carina and The Precinct at Kinross Road in Thornlands.

Wooloongabba has been popular for apartment developers, particularly since the announcement of the 2032 Summer Olympics games in Brisbane.

While there have been a lot of development applications, it has failed to materialize into real supply.&nbsp;

Sarazin has been the major player in the area. They are under construction at Murcia Residences, on the fringe of East Brisbane and Woolloongabba. They have just launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-stanley-residences-woolloongabba-8-trafalgar-street-woolloongabba-qld-4102">The Stanley Residences</a>, in Woolloongabba on Trafalagar Street. They also have Nuage coming soon on the nearby <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/nuage-woolloongabba-14-wellington-road-woolloongabba-qld-4102">Wellington Road</a>.

First look: Harridan plans Burke Street transformation beside Boggo Road transport hub

BDA Architecture

Local property developers BluePoint Property have once again made their mark on the coveted Palm Beach real estate landscape with their latest residential venture – Seventh Terraces.&nbsp;

The project emerges as the third addition to the group's Palm Beach portfolio, following the 34-apartment East Palm Beach and the 63-apartment SEA Palm Beach.

Seventh Terraces stands as a distinctive boutique project, comprising seven three-level beach homes that face the east, maximising ocean views from private rooftops.

A refined coastal aesthetic defines the homes, featuring upscale finishes that merge beachside living with luxury. Two-car garages, spacious storage areas, and private ground floor courtyards contribute to the allure of the beach houses.

Designed by BDA Architecture, the development's main objective was to diversify housing options within the precinct. The seven townhouses are interwoven amongst apartments and detached residences, fostering a sense of community while retaining individuality. The adaptability shines through in the design's integration of private home-based offices, all while maintaining the privacy of separate entrances and courtyards for neighbouring dwellings.

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The interiors of the beach houses exude coastal elegance, characterised by generous open-plan living and dining spaces that seamlessly transition to east-facing balconies. Expansive full-height glazing saturates the interiors with natural light, enhancing the connection to the picturesque surroundings, while a palette of light and stone, engineered timber, oak feature joinery, and brushed nickel accents contributes to an overall sophisticated ambiance that resonates with the iconic beachside setting.

The pièce de résistance of Seventh Terraces is the rooftop terraces. Positioned to capture the easterly panorama, the terraces forge a link with the Pacific Ocean, presenting a serene and awe-inspiring backdrop for residents.

Location-wise, Seventh Terraces enjoys an enviable position approximately 200 metres from the beach in the heart of Palm Beach. Nestled amongst a plethora of Gold Coast's premier dining establishments and cafes, the development is further enhanced by its proximity to the world-renowned Tallebudgera Creek to the north and Currumbin Creek to the south, both acclaimed as top-tier swimming destinations within Australia.

The development's central location aligns with Palm Beach's vibrant spirit, with the recently revamped Pavilions Shopping Centre and an array of boutique shops, medical facilities, and wellness centres all conveniently accessible to residents.

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Inside BluePoint Property's third Palm Beach development, Seventh Terraces

The latest apartment development application to the Gold Coast City Council&#39;s desk has been designed by the local architecture firm BDA with inspiration taken from modern racing yachts with foiled keels.

A Sydney-based development has lodged plans for a 15-level apartment project at&nbsp;2919 Gold Coast Highway, Surfers Paradise, which will home just 35 apartments.

The majority of those will be three-bedroom apartments, with a handful of two-bedroom apartments located on the lower levels.

In their design statement, BDA noted that the towers form is a product of the changing floor plates, with the overall mass of the building reducing, the higher it gets.

<a href="/new-apartments/2917-2919-gold-coast-highway-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">To track this project through to sales, enquire here.</a>

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&quot;This in turn creates an interesting, slender tower and will create visual interest from the surrounding context,&quot; the architecture firm suggested.

There will be three apartments per floor on the lower levels, and two per floor on the upper levels.

The rooftop homes the communal recreation facilities, which include&nbsp;an outdoor BBQ and dining area, residents lounge, lap pool, gym and lounging&nbsp;areas.

<a href="/new-apartments/2917-2919-gold-coast-highway-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">To track this project through to sales, enquire here.</a>

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&quot;All apartments feature large, north facing balconies that act as outdoor rooms to encourage indoor/outdoor interaction,&quot; BDA say.

A small cafe will sit on the ground level, with exposure to the busy Gold Coast Highway to the west.

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The vacant 827 sqm of land sits across the street from the well known D&#39;Arcy Arms Irish Pub, which itself was listed as a development site late last year.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="/new-apartments/2917-2919-gold-coast-highway-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">To track this project through to sales, enquire here.</a>

The Gold Coast Highway, which runs all the way down the Gold Coast from Mermaid Beach to Bilinga with apartment projects on both the beach side and the west side, has been busy in recent months.

Tim&nbsp;Gurner, alongside financier MaxCap Group, secured&nbsp;1929 Gold Coast Highway in&nbsp;Burleigh Heads, <a href="/news/qld/gurner-secures-burleigh-heads-apartment-development-site-plans-22-level-luxury-tower">with plans to create a 22-level luxury tower</a>.&nbsp;

The $120 million project, which will see 80 apartments created and high end amenity located on the rooftop, will be designed by&nbsp;Gurner&#39;s go-to architect, Warren &amp; Mahoney, who handles all of&nbsp;Gurner&#39;s projects both in Melbourne and on the Gold Coast.

Just up the road, the&nbsp;innovative developer FORME is also set to produce another high quality project,&nbsp;having secured the site behind their Burleigh Heads apartment project, Sea.

BDA noted that the towers form is a product of the changing floor plates, with the overall mass of the building reducing, the higher it gets.



New Surfers Paradise apartment tower designed inspired by yachts

Plans have been submitted to the Gold Coast City Council for a&nbsp;new residential apartment development in Palm Beach.

The boutique project at 1245 Gold Coast Highway, dubbed Aqualina, has been lodged by the Sydney-based development firm Emicon, ran by the Saab family.

Aqualina is&nbsp;Emicon&#39;s first project on the Gold Coast, and the first outside of New South Wales. They&#39;ve previously created apartment projects in Parramatta&nbsp;and Umina Beach on the Central Coast, with a number of projects in the pipeline across Sydney.

Emicon was incorporated in November 1994. Prior to this the company had been operating under its previous name of E &amp; G Saab Constructions for over 20 years.

The Gold Coast tower, designed by BDA Architecture, will only home three bedroom apartments, just two on each of its eight levels.

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The design was inspired by the natural environment of Palm Beach, from the soft edges of the water to the colours of the headlands, the BDA Architecture submission read 
 
&quot;Inspiration also comes from the curved edges of surfboards and the local architectural vernacular.

&quot;The architecture of the proposal is tailored to the coastal, sub-tropical location of Palm Beach.&quot;

The Design Summary

This project offers the opportunity to design an innovative architectural building and provide a higher residential density development along the beach-front of Palm Beach. The nine storey residential apartment building provides a sculptural fa&ccedil;ade which draws inspiration from the surrounding landscape environment.

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The Site

The site is located at the Northern End of Jefferson Lane, with access currently located off the Gold Coast Highway, between 15th &amp; 17th Avenue, Palm Beach. The site is 756m&sup2; in area and has unobstructed beach-front views. A two storey apartment block currently occupies the site. The site is bounded to the north by a two storey holiday home with a mix of 2, 3 and 9 storey residential buildings further to the north. The site is bound to the south by a two storey block of units and has close walking distance to public transport along the Gold Coast highway corridor.

Overview

Positioned along Jefferson Lane at Palm Beach, the project will enjoy the amenity of the beach-front and close proximity to shops, cafes and restaurants in the Palm Beach precinct. The site has unobstructed views to Burleigh Headland and south to Coolangatta coastline. This project offers high quality residential apartments with two units per floor level. The apartments provided are large liveable apartments that can cater for families and focus on maximising natural ventilation and natural light.

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All apartments are provided with large featured balconies that can be used as an outdoor living room. The two units per floor level provides a low density of only 16 apartments and 48 beds. The ground floor contains vehicle access from Jefferson Lane with visitor parking at grade with access to a two level basement car park, which provides car parking in excess of the planning code requirements. The remaining ground floor houses a clearly defined lobby space and community recreation facilities which contains a pool, pool deck and barbeque area.

Conclusion

This project offers high quality contemporary design that respects the surrounding environment. The imaginative and innovative detailing and built form demonstrates a positive outcome which will enhance the beach-front edge in the Palm Beach precinct.

The tower, designed by BDA Architecture, will only home three bedroom apartments, just two on each of its eight levels.

Tower reveal: Sydney developer lodges plans for Palm Beach apartment tower

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Infinity Broadbeach comprises 63 beautifully appointed 3 and 4 bedroom residences, spanning over 39 storeys;

Half floor, 224m2 residences featuring north-facing balconies and superb views of the ocean an hinterland;

Whole floor, 451m2 residences boast uninterrupted 360 degree views with wrap around balconies; Premium finishes including imported marble and natural stone plus fully integrated appliances;

Resident facilities include a 20 metre north facing lap pool, generous indoor and outdoor entertaining areas, and a state of the art gymnasium.

Living minutes from Broadbeach’s world class parks, walking and cycle paths, and stunning beaches means nature’s playground is at your fingertips. Chase your dreams or simply relax your body and mind.

Here you’ll find streets rich in opportunity, exciting in atmosphere, boundless energy for work and play.

Everything that gives a richness to life is here: a broad sweep of beach along with restaurants, business and retail centres, the stimulation of fabulous Pacific Fair shopping and the world class entertainment of the Star Casino.
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<h2>Stockwell's South Brisbane Twin-Towner</h2>

<a href="/developers/stockwell" target="_blank">Stockwell</a> have recently lodged plans for a twin-tower residential development along Fish Lane, at 30 Merivale Street in <a href="/developments/south-brisbane-qld-4101">South Brisbane</a>.

From architects <a href="/architects/mode">MODE Design</a>, the development application features two thin residential towers, standing at 23 and 27 storeys tall. Incorporating 124 apartments and ample ground floor retail space, the project would further activate the already thriving Fish Lane precinct.

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<figcaption>Source: Built Brisbane/Linkedin</figcaption></figure>The design features elegant brickwork and planter boxes which bookend the building’s podium, with residential amenities such as the pool, gym, gardens and even a dog park located directly above. The <a href="/developments/west-end-qld-4101">West End</a> and <a href="/developments/south-brisbane-qld-4101">South Brisbane</a> areas have undoubtedly added a significant amount of new residents in the last few years, and the thousands of approved apartments will continue to add even more. With <a href="/developers/aria-property-group" target="_blank">Aria Living</a>'s Fish Lane Town Square also nearing completion, the precinct will further cement its status as a bustling hub offering the best of Brisbane’s food and art scene.

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<h2>Cedar Woods Unveiled Greville</h2>

<a href="/developers/cedar-woods" target="_blank">Cedar Woods</a> have unveiled plans for <a href="/new-townhouses/22-morris-street-wooloowin-qld-4030">Greville</a>, a new $180 million+ masterplanned community in <a href="/developments/wooloowin-qld-4030">Wooloowin</a>, which will feature a mix of terrace homes, apartments, and heritage residences. The urban village will be home to over 250 homes and apartments on completion, in addition to plenty of amenities for residents and a 4,000sqm park which will be open to the public.

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<figcaption>Source: Built Brisbane/Linkedin</figcaption></figure>Designed by <a href="/architects/rothelowman" target="_blank">Rothelowman</a>, <a href="/new-townhouses/22-morris-street-wooloowin-qld-4030">Greville</a> will contain three apartment buildings - the tallest of which will top out at six storeys, and its first stage of townhomes will offer city views for residents. With <a href="/architects/form-landscape-architects" target="_blank">Form Landscape Architects</a> also at the helm, the community will feature leafy, tree-lined internal roads and pathways, landscaped to create a lush family-oriented community within Wooloowin.

The name Greville pays homage to prominent architect Francis Drummond Greville Stanley who designed the Holy Cross Laundry situated on the site, which opened in 1889. Stanley’s other noteworthy designs include Brisbane's General Post Office and the Queensland Club.

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<h2>Ascot Aurora Construction Progress</h2>

Earthworks and early construction are well underway at Ascot’s massive new development, <a href="/new-apartments/ascot-aurora-104-lamington-avenue-ascot">Ascot Aurora</a> by <a href="/developers/poly-global" target="_blank">Poly Global</a>.

<a href="/architects/bda-architecture" target="_blank">BDA Architects</a> and Latitude 27 have designed a diverse range of 234 townhomes, free-standing residences, and apartments with wellness principles in mind to facilitate air flow, light and consideration for Brisbane’s subtropical climate.

The intertwined green spine, pocket parks, pedestrian walkways as well as bike paths are incorporated to promote ease of movement, walking and biking within the community. <a href="/new-apartments/ascot-aurora-104-lamington-avenue-ascot">Ascot Aurora</a> will also provide residents with an exclusive pool, function space, gym and media room.

All of the community facilities, green spaces and the highly anticipated 6,000m2 park are currently on track for completion in Q1 2021, with the on-site display suite due to open early next year as well.

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Mermaid Beach-based BDA Architecture continues to assume a greater presence in the Apartments.com.au Project Database.

On the back of Broadbeach's <a href="/buildings/infinity-33-surf-parade-broadbeach">33 Surf Parade</a> which was <a href="/news/bassar-group-to-test-broadbeachs-luxury-apartment-market-depth">profiled during September</a> as one of Gold Coast's elite apartment towers in waiting, two further apartment developments have been lodged with City of Gold Coast in recent days. The applications cover sites in Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach.

In addition to affirming BDA Architecture's dominant position as the architect of choice on the Gold Coast, the latest applications are also a tick of confidence in resilience of the Gold Coast apartment market.

<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/image63_10.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="2763 Gold Coast Highway. Image: BDA Architecture"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="295" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image63_10.jpg?itok=B-n1oxfk" title="2763 Gold Coast Highway. Image: BDA Architecture" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>2763 Gold Coast Highway. Image: BDA Architecture</figcaption></figure>33 Surf Parade aside, The Spot as it has been labelled at 2763 Gold Coast Highway is the second Broadbeach application designed by BDA Architecture and submitted for approval in a matter of days. For Shintaku Australia Pty Ltd, the corner 2,075 square metre site is expected to include apartments and a mini restaurant hub.

360 square metres of ground floor space is spread across three separate restaurant spaces, each of which is framed by distinctive ribbed timber internal spaces.

56 apartments veiled by a distinctive facade sit above the active ground floor. The mix consists of 9 single, 27 double and 20 triple bedroom apartments are supplemented by a gym and yoga space.

In adjoining Surfers Paradise BDA Architecture is responsible for the design of 4 Holborow Close. For Advance Development and Investment Pty Ltd, the mid-rise apartment building has absolute frontage to Nerang River, and this is reflected in the apartment mix. 

Sitting within the Gold Coast Light Rail Urban Renewal Area, the site is earmarked for 27 two bedroom apartments sit beneath a four bedroom penthouse. 324 square metres of communal open space facilities are included, taking advantage of the its riverfront location.

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The building features a traditional architectural treatment of a ‘base’, a ‘middle’ and a ‘top’: Tower Base The tower is suspended over two dramatic angled frames at the entry/recreation deck level; so that the tower itself appears suspended or ‘floating’ above ground.

Tower (‘Middle’) Architecture The tower itself is strongly articulated with vertical planes on the northern and southern elevations, east and western faces feature stronger horizontal treatments with full height glazing and horizontal sun-shading. Tower ‘Cap’ The building is capped with soaring cantilevered roof elements which provide a lightness to the built form, and a separation to the massing of the tower itself.

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<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public//pictures/article-images/image57_8.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="4 Holborow Close. Image: BDA Architecture"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="333" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image57_8.jpg?itok=QdwWOrzf" title="4 Holborow Close. Image: BDA Architecture" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>4 Holborow Close. Image: BDA Architecture</figcaption></figure>The addition of 4 Holborow Close, 2763 Gold Coast Highway and 33 Surf Parade during September has seen BDA Architecture's current project count within the Apartments.com.au Project Database expand to 28 active apartment projects.

Whilst not an absolute count, the 28 current projects are reflective of BDA Architecture's strength on the Gold Coast apartment design market. This equates to almost one in every four projects on the Gold Coast being design by the practice.

Of the active projects on the Gold Coast, Mermaid Beach's <a href="/buildings/mali-residences-4-6-alexandra-avenue-mermaid-beach">Mali Residences</a> is a stand out design, as are <a href="/new-apartments/florian-surfers-paradise-42-monaco-street-surfers-paradise">Edge Monaco</a> and <a href="/buildings/magnoli-apartments-7-nineteenth-avenue-palm-beach">Magnolia Apartments</a>.

<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/image70_13.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="A selection of current BDA Architecture projects"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="303" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image70_13.jpg?itok=wcnUp4kP" title="A selection of current BDA Architecture projects" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>A selection of current BDA Architecture projects</figcaption></figure>
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A new skyscraper in Gold Coast's <a href="/new-apartments/broadbeach-qld-4218">Broadbeach</a> is expecting 61 apartments within a sleek 41 storey form.

Developer <a href="/developers/bassar-group">Bassar Group</a> is backing the high end, low density residential project at 22 George Avenue and 33 Surf Parade. Dubbed Infinity Tower, the development will in time be pitted against a host of similarly placed apartment projects in the area that are chasing luxury buyers.

A sample of Broadbeach projects from the Apartments.com.au Project Database reflects the low density configurations of a number of apartment towers that are exclusively chasing well heeled purchasers.

<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/image2_17.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Slotting in to the Broadbeach scene. Image: BDA Architecture"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="351" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image2_17.jpg?itok=pYMDj1rb" title="Slotting in to the Broadbeach scene. Image: BDA Architecture" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Slotting in to the Broadbeach scene. Image: BDA Architecture</figcaption></figure>Projects under construction such as <a href="/buildings/vue-broadbeach-10-12-first-avenue-broadbeach">Vue Broadbeach</a> and <a href="/buildings/elysian-185-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach">Elysian</a> maintain on average no more than two apartments per floor. Earlier this year an application for 2 Charles Avenue emerged which seeks to push the envelope for luxury living in Broadbeach.

Christened <a href="/new-apartments/luxe-broadbeach-2-charles-avenue-broadbeach">Class Broadbeach</a> the Charles Avenue location is slated for a 54 storey tower holding only 46 apartments, including 34 full floor three bedroom apartments, five two storey sky homes and a three storey penthouse.

Conversely Infinity Tower is expecting a mix of two, three, four and six bedroom dwellings.

Bassar Group took the application to planning in recent days, hoping to convert the 1,012 square metre corner site into a skyscraper of distinction. Currently the property includes two villas and three units.

<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/image3_14.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Street level perspective. Image: BDA Architecture"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="961" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image3_14.jpg?itok=U159iZp4" title="Street level perspective. Image: BDA Architecture" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Street level perspective. Image: BDA Architecture</figcaption></figure>The building's form has led to the moniker Infinity Tower, with BDA Architecture employing a curvilinear form above a podium and describing it as an "exciting fluid tower that will be an iconic defining development to energise this precinct of Broadbeach.

The proposed project name is ‘Infinity’ and essentially the tower’s plan shape acknowledges the symbol for infinity – integrating the symbol twice to achieve the tower form. Spatially this curvilinear shape wraps the rectangular apartment structure."

Oversized apartments aside, prospective future residents can expect a full podium level devoted to amenities, as is a section of the skyscraper's roof level.

A point of difference over the tower is an external lighting system that will illuminate the podium and backlight the coloured horizontal fins on the south side of the tower, "ensuring the towers presence in the skyline at night."

<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/image5_21.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Night podium lighting. Image: BDA Architecture"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="368" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image5_21.jpg?itok=_vm3fsfS" title="Night podium lighting. Image: BDA Architecture" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Night podium lighting. Image: BDA Architecture</figcaption></figure>
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