There’s no slowing down Gold Coast builder-developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/immerse-projects">Immerse Projects</a>.

Led by construction industry veteran John Kearney, the developer has made its move into the Brisbane apartment market, securing a prime site on Sylvan Road in Toowong.

It’s a location filled with nostalgia for Kearney, who studied at the nearby University of Queensland.

"It feels like a full circle moment," Kearney told Apartments.com.au.&nbsp;

“I spent many nights at the Regatta Hotel just down the road — as have most people in Brisbane. It’s one of the city’s most well-known hotels, and with several cafes, restaurants, and a CityCat stop nearby, it’s become an even more attractive place to live.”

Kearney describes Toowong as a suburb with real depth.

"The suburb attracts everyone, from students to retirees, and that's what makes it interesting."

He also noted the opportunity to take advantage of significant view corridors from the new development site: across Toowong Memorial Park, north to the city, and east along the Brisbane River.

CBRE’s Will Carman and John Nucifora brokered the sale of the 1,760 sqm site, citing strong demand for strategically located development opportunities in Brisbane’s inner suburbs.

"Its proximity to transport, retail, and educational facilities made it an opportunity of strong interest to the broader development community," Carman said.

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Nucifora said the acquisition reflects confidence in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/toowong-qld-4066">Toowong</a>, and more broadly Brisbane, as a market of strength for integrated builder developer groups.

"Those with an integrated model, or with strong existing relationships with builders have continued to be at the forefront of development acquisitions over the past two-year period."

Kearney has long operated Greyburn Constructions, and recently expanded into multi-residential development, with great success. They've delivered a new project in Kirra, and they're currently working towards completion at&nbsp;Ombre Robina. Then they have a new project in Kirra, on Haig Street.

They will submit a development application for Toowong later this year.&nbsp;

It’s a location filled with nostalgia for Kearney, who studied at the nearby University of Queensland.



Joel Robinson

First look: Immerse Projects moves into Brisbane apartment market with Toowong site acquisition

A track record of delivering new projects not just across the Sunshine Coast, but in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/bokarina-qld-4575">Bokarina</a> specifically, gave builder-developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gardner-vaughan-group">Gardner Vaughan Group</a> (GVG) all the IP needed to make Bask even more refined.&nbsp;

After completing Zinc Bokarina last year - positioned directly adjacent to Bask - GVG leveraged years of feedback from original purchasers and current residents, enabled by its community-focused approach and ongoing engagement.

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The feedback pointed to two clear themes: larger apartments with more bedrooms, and amenity suited to the active downsizer.

GVG then designed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/bask-bokarina-38-bokarina-boulevard-bokarina-qld-4575">Bask</a> - a collection of one to four-bedroom apartments - tailored to the end user: local downsizers or those seeking more spacious holiday homes than a compact getaway by the beach.

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A pool was essential, but a lap pool wasn’t. Instead, GVG designed a heated plunge pool, ideal for a refreshing dip. Key to the amenity offering were shared spaces designed to foster community connection. These include shaded garden areas with barbecue facilities, a firepit zone, and a communal herb and vegetable garden.&nbsp;

There’s also a fully equipped gym, designed specifically for the lifestyle exerciser.&nbsp;

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Another key insight was the desire not just for pet-friendly living - but for a development that embraces it. GVG listened and installed a dedicated dog wash bay, perfect for rinsing off after a trip to the dog-friendly Bokarina Beach, just 250 metres from Bask's front door.

Having already helped establish a vibrant lifestyle precinct with retail and amenity at Zinc, GVG is now expanding the offering with more street-level retail, set to complement the existing restaurants, wine bars, convenience, and specialty stores in the precinct.

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Bask represents the final new residential offering in the Bokarina Beach precinct. The two buildings, Mydas and Caretta, have been cleverly designed so that every apartment captures glimpses of either the Pacific Ocean, Lake Kawana, or the Glass House Mountains.&nbsp;

Construction is already underway, with GVG expecting residents to move in by summer 2026/27.

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How GVG is designing for the active downsizer at Bask Bokarina

With completion now on the horizon, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-queensbridge-building-southbank-90-queensbridge-street-southbank-vic-3006">The Queensbridge Building</a> in Southbank is beginning to reveal the depth of its amenity and residential design offering ahead of a planned move-in from late 2025.

Developed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/time-place">Time &amp; Place</a> in partnership with MaxCap Group and construction giant&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/hickory">Hickory</a>, the 65-level tower recently topped out at 208 metres, marking a major milestone for the precinct-shaping project.&nbsp;

Once complete, the development will deliver 350 apartments and a 188-room boutique hotel as part of the Collection by TFE Hotels.

We recently visited The Queensbridge display suite, and a recently completed display apartment within the building, and spoke to Time &amp; Place Sales Director, James Herbert, to find out more about the project.

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Herbert says there are two key points of difference with The Queensbridge.

"The first we call 'modern nostalgia', or the feeling of home. It is one of the reasons we appointed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/flack-studio">Flack Studio</a> to handle the interiors. We studied some of Flack's most famous residential homes, and we've created a series of design moments, from the edge of the island bench to the door hardware and the materiality of the homes."

Apartments range from one to three bedrooms, with current pricing starting from $632,000. Most one-bedroom layouts include integrated study nooks, while select two and three-bedroom configurations feature dual bathrooms and generous storage solutions.

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Herbert says the second key point of difference is their&nbsp;commitment to community and experience.

"That's one of the reasons why we took our common amenity spaces and we've brought them together in a concept we call Queensbridge Clubhouse.

"We have all of the typical common amenity facilities you would see in any luxury hotel or building throughout the world like a swimming pool, steam room, gym, and outdoor spaces, but we've also got an amazing co-working space,&nbsp;a private izakaya, and a ground-floor dining space."

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Herbert says the community experience was about bringing&nbsp;people together, so Time &amp; Place has built a bespoke app, and they're appointing an experienced director, to manage the spaces.

"We believe living in the urban environment in a building like this, is about an idea of togetherness, and accessing the very best that Melbourne has to offer."

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Positioned at 90 Queens Bridge Street, The Queensbridge Building benefits from its location at the confluence of Melbourne CBD, South Melbourne, the Yarra River, and the city’s Arts Precinct.&nbsp;

Residents will be within a 15-minute walk of over a dozen green spaces, world-class sports and cultural venues, and South Melbourne Market

The inclusion of the Hannah St. Hotel adjacent to the residential lobby also introduces a unique layer of amenity, providing additional hospitality experiences that extend the lifestyle value of the precinct.

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Inside The Queensbridge Building: Apartments.com.au Video Spotlight

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sekisui-house-australia">Sekisui House Australia</a>, in partnership with Hankyu Hanshin Properties, has opened expressions of interest for Aeris, the sixth and most elevated stage in the $5 billion Melrose Park master planned community in Sydney’s north-west.&nbsp;

The public launch will take place on Saturday 9 August at the new display suite, located at 38 Wharf Road, Melrose Park.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/aeris-melrose-park-86-wharf-road-melrose-park-nsw-2114">Aeris</a>&nbsp;will comprise&nbsp;468 apartments across two tall 20 and 24-storey slender towers.

Positioned at the highest point of the 30-hectare site, Aeris offers panoramic views of the Parramatta River, Sydney Olympic Parklands and the surrounding Melrose Park neighbourhood.&nbsp;

Aeris features a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments including dual-key and multi-generational layouts. Prices start from $649,000 up to $1.55 million, with internal sizes ranging from 50 to 130 sqm.

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Veronica Papaianni, Sales Manager – Apartment &amp; Mixed-Use Developments at Sekisui House Australia, said Aeris represents a new level of sophistication and liveability in the masterplan.

“Every home includes Miele appliances, timber flooring throughout, and smart home integration,"&nbsp;Papaianni said.

"Residents will enjoy resort-style amenities including a rooftop pool, gym and an outdoor cinema, all designed to deliver an exclusive lifestyle experience.”

Papaianni said Aeris is&nbsp;designed to appeal to a broad market, from downsizers seeking low-maintenance luxury to professionals and investors attracted to the precinct’s long-term growth.

“Many of the two-bedroom residences feature a multipurpose room that can adapt to a range of lifestyle needs, whether that is working from home, a guest space or a creative retreat," Papaianni said.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/group-gsa">GroupGSA</a>, Aeris has a strong emphasis on biophilic and sustainable design principles. Alister Eden, Principal at GroupGSA, said&nbsp;the name Aeris, from the Latin word ‘aer’ meaning ‘air’, captures the sense of openness and elevation they are aiming to create.

“The inspiration for the buildings stems from the idea of creating a sanctuary within the city, one that connects people to nature while embodying the refinement of elevated urban living,"&nbsp;Eden said.

“At the heart of the concept is the experience of living among or in some cases high above the tree-lined streets envisioned in the masterplan. The towers feature a shimmering façade of bronze and rose gold accents layered over pigmented concrete and warm masonry, designed to reflect the dappled light through a tree canopy. From the rooftop pool to the tree-lined courtyards, every element is grounded in biophilic design."

The launch of Aeris continues Melrose Park’s broader commitment to sustainability. Rooftop solar panels, communal and private EV charging and high-performance building design all contribute to the precinct’s target of a 7-star NaTHERS energy rating.&nbsp;

Construction of Aeris is anticipated to commence in late 2025, with the first lower tower due for completion in Q4 2027 and the second and third towers expected in 2028.

Melrose Park continues to take shape as one of NSW’s largest urban renewal projects. Upon completion it will include more than 6,000 homes, 52,000 sqm of green open space with over 1400 mature trees, new schools and Melrose Park Town Centre (set to open in 2026). The masterplan enjoys easy access to road, rail and water transport connections to Sydney’s CBD.

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Sekisui House Australia reveals Aeris, Melrose Park’s latest stage

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/brighton-vic-3186">Brighton</a> doesn’t often see medium-density projects with the level of design attention typically reserved for standalone homes.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/kervale">Kervale</a>, renowned for their premium boutique developments, has carved out a distinct niche in the market by introducing an innovative alternative to traditional Bayside housing with their latest project, ELEMA.

ELEMA's design aims to propose a different answer to the question of how residents want to live: one that values quality over size, natural light over square metreage, and shared outdoor space over isolation.

Architecture by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/martinoleah">Martino Leah</a>, interiors by Brahman Perera, and landscaping by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/landscape-architect/acre">Acre</a> work in tandem to reimagine the townhome not as a compromise on space, but as a more calibrated approach to quality, liveability and connection to place.

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<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-townhouses/elema-brighton-155-157-north-road-brighton-vic-3186">ELEMA</a> is scaled to sit comfortably within its suburban context. A horseshoe-shaped layout creates a sense of enclosure around a shared garden space, which doubles as a green outlook and a soft buffer between homes.

Architect Martino Leah uses a minimalist yet tactile material language - one that privileges natural light, privacy, and environmental performance. A key feature is the use of operable metal screening, applied across the facades to control sun and shade throughout the day. The effect is subtle but striking: dynamic shadows, filtered light, and an impression of permeability, all without relying on heavy architectural gestures.

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Inside, designer Brahman Perera has resisted short-term style cues in favour of something more lasting. His approach is subtle, intuitive, and highly resolved. Each residence has a muted base palette layered with material variation - stone, timber, textural joinery - that allows residents to personalise without starting from scratch.

Spatial planning prioritises flow over spectacle. Living spaces are open but defined; bedrooms are softly zoned. Large windows connect interiors to external gardens and, in some homes, private terraces or dip pools. Perera’s detailing - particularly in the joinery - elevates utility into something tactile and expressive.

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While the architecture holds the bones and the interiors shape the tone, it’s Acre’s landscaping that completes ELEMA’s sense of cohesion. Acre’s founder, Brett Robinson, has curated the gardens with a naturalistic sensibility, favouring layered planting, minimal maintenance, and native species adapted to Brighton’s coastal microclimate.

The central courtyard does more than provide greenery; it offers passive amenity, shared connection, and a spatial break that enhances cross-ventilation and daylight access for all residences. The inclusion of private dip pools in select homes adds an additional layer of amenity without overreach - another example of ELEMA’s balanced design ethos.

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ELEMA reflects a broader shift in how high-value suburbs are adapting to changing housing needs - away from uniformity, toward diversity in form, scale and function.

ELEMA comprises just 12 homes. The development also targets an average 7-star NatHERS energy rating, supported by solar panels, drought-tolerant landscaping and high-spec energy-efficient appliances.

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Kervale reimagines the townhome with ELEMA Brighton

Bourke Street Mall

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InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) last week announced plans for a dual-branded hotel as part of a $200 million redevelopment of The Walk Arcade.

The announcement was made at the 9th annual Australasian Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE) held in Melbourne and will see the Holiday Inn and Hotel Indigo brands occupy the development after IHG signed a long-term agreement with Singapore-based investor Hua Sin Tay's Focus Ventures.

Upon completion in 2022, the development will become the first Australian dual-branded hotel, consisting of 272 keys for Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall and a further 181 keys for Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins.

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<figcaption>Holiday Inn and Hotel Indigo are coming to Bourke Street Mall. Images: AFR</figcaption></figure>Onsite amenities will include Food and Beverage outlets, a gym, meeting spaces and a unique guest lobby and room experience for each brand.

Urban.com.au highlighted <a href="/news/updated-designs-for-the-walk-arcade-hotel-revealed">updated designs</a> for the Walk Arcade redevelopment earlier this year, after site owner Hua Sin Tay, submitted plans to redevelop The Walk Arcade which runs from Bourke Street Mall to Little Collins Street. The developer acquiried the site in 1993 for $18 million.  

The dual-branded property will be near IHG's new Holiday Inn Express slated to open on Little Collins Street in 2020.

<blockquote>
With such a large property and sought-after location, dual branding makes perfect sense. IHG has experience with dual branded properties in other markets, including the Hotel Indigo and Holiday Inn Express in Singapore Katong, and a dual-branded EVEN Hotel and Holiday Inn Express planned for Auckland in 2020.

We are excited to bring Hotel Indigo’s neighbourhood story and Holiday Inn’s Joy of Travel together to provide guests of all types with the experience that appeals to them. 
This long-term deal means Hotel Indigo and Holiday Inn will have presence in the heart of Melbourne CBD for many years to come.

- Abhijay Sandilya, IHG’s senior director of development 
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
Much consideration has been put into the plans to transform the property into an iconic Melbourne site that complements its strategic location. Together with our consultants, we have put forth a combined retail and hotel site plan that is able to attract top retailers from around the world. 
The new hotel/retail development is projected to attract over $100 million of annual spending by visitors and shoppers. In addition, it will create over 1,000 new direct jobs and 900 indirect jobs for the State. 

- Tony Tai, spokesperson for Focus Ventures Pty Ltd
</blockquote>

IHG has nearly 800,000 guest rooms and more than 5,300 hotels across nearly 100 countries. IHG's portfolio of brands, includes Candlewood Suites, Crowne Plaza, Even Hotels, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Hotel Indigo, Hualuxe, InterContinental, Kimpton Hotels and Resorts and Staybridge Suites.

Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins will become the second Hotel Indigo to open in Melbourne with Salta Properties developing a 170 room Hotel Indigo as part of their mixed-use development at 695-699 La Trobe Street in Docklands adjacent to Etihad Stadium and Harbour Esplanade.

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<figcaption>Salta Properties' 695 LaTrobe Street project will also include the Hotel Indigo brand. Image: Salta Properties</figcaption></figure>No two Hotel Indigo properties are the same, with each drawing on the story of its local area to inspire every aspect of the hotel to help guests feel part of the destination.

That’s why Melbourne’s Little Collins Street is perfectly suited to showcase the story of Melbourne’s laneways. Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall will join the 16 Holiday Inn hotels operating across Australasia, including Holiday Inn Melbourne on Flinders.

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Laurence Dragomir

Hotel Indigo and Holiday Inn to open in Walk Arcade redevelopment

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As mentioned during Episode 2 of the Apartments.com.au <a href="/guides/weekly-podcast-episode-2-development-by-tram-rmit-nas-and-leonard-teplin">podcast</a>, new images have emerged on the forum for The Walk Arcade redevelopment, located in the heart of the city in Bourke Street Mall and extending through to Little Collins Street.

This has coincided with <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://lodgement.planning-permits.delwp.vic.gov.au/public/detail/838">an application being submitted </a>to DELWP on the 9th February for "Alterations, additions (including partial demolition) to existing buildings for the purposes of retail premises, residential hotel and gym." 

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<figcaption>The current condition of both Bourke Street Mall and Liittle Collins Street frontages. Images: GoogleMaps</figcaption></figure>According to the <a href="http://www.afr.com/real-estate/the-walk-arcade-owner-hua-sin-tay-plans-hotel-20171031-gzbmkb">AFR late last year</a>, the Singaporean owner has plans for a major overhaul of the well-known shopping mall that looks set to include a new hotel, replacing the existing red-brick warehouse which extends to Little Collins Street.

Without access to detailed plans, the extent of demolition of other heritage structures is not yet fully clear aside from the ground and first floors.

In preparation for the redevelopment, owner Hua Sin Tay - who paid $18 million for the Walk Arcade in 1993 - has signed up a series of pop-up stores to take over vacancies from departing tenants for 12 months through to Christmas of this year.

The 20 or so remaining tenants have leases with development clauses says the AFR article. It goes on to say that should development plans be approved, it is expected the arcade would be shut down completely to make way for the redevelopment.

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<figcaption>The Walk Hotel as seen from Little Collins Street. </figcaption></figure>The design as indicated in the renders would replace an earlier scheme by Artisan Architects, with a focus on activating Union Lane with glazed shopfronts. Currently a narrow thoroughfare, Union Lane is characterized by its blank walls and roller doors covered in street art and tags. 

The only element of the Artisan Architects design is the entry canopies to Bourke Street which were installed as part of the first stage of works, almost five years ago. 

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<figcaption>Entry canopies were installed along Bourke Street Mall as part of Stage 01 works. Image: Artisan Architects</figcaption></figure><blockquote>
Situated in the heart of the Melbourne CBD on the Bourke Street Mall, this project involves the refurbishment of seven existing buildings above the Walk Arcade and the construction of a new 10 storey building on Bourke Street. Once completed, the development will provide 466 new apartments and 1500 m2 of extra retail space in the mall.

The project presents a well-considered response to the difficulty of placing a residential complex in the heart of a commercial precinct. The new 10-storey building uses a vertical screen to provide visual privacy to the apartments as well as sun protection.

At the lower level, the screen is used as a backdrop to a full size photographic image of the building that occupied the space in the 1920's. At night time, the new building will become a lantern on Bourke Street Mall with the screen revealing the activities behind.

- Artisan Architects
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<figcaption>Artisan Architects' unbuilt scheme for The Walk Arcade as seen from Bourke Street Mall. Image: Artisan Architects</figcaption></figure> 
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Updated designs for The Walk Arcade & Hotel revealed?

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A retail property in Melbourne's Royal Arcade is on the market for the first time in 30 years with price expectations above $30 million.
The property, 331-339 Bourke Street is currently tenanted by Bankwest and is the first Bourke Street Mall sale listing since 2004.
Colliers International’s Oliver Hay, Daniel Wolman and Matt Stagg have been appointed to the international expressions-of-interest campaign, closing Wednesday, April 26.
Mr Hay said the shopfront was anticipated to fetch more than $30 million, with its sale signalling the first transaction in the sought-after shopping strip for about 13 years.
“Bourke Street Mall has long been considered the ultimate address for an Australian trophy asset,” he said.
 Expressions of interest for Royal Arcade’s Bankwest shopfront in Bourke Street Mall close on April 26 at 3pm.
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