The residential transformation of St Kilda Road is set to continue into with more new apartment plans for the sought-after boulevard.

Wing Tai Asia has lodged plans for a major residential tower at 464-466 St Kilda Road, replacing the former VACC House with an 18-storey mixed-use development designed around a retained heritage podium and a sculpted contemporary tower.

The proposal, prepared under Victoria’s Significant Residential Development with Affordable Housing pathway, would deliver 325 apartments and ground-floor retail across the prominent 4,653 sqm boulevard site in Melbourne’s St Kilda Road North Precinct.

The project centres on the adaptive reuse of the site’s heritage-listed VACC Building, an eight-storey office designed by Bernard Evans that has occupied the address for decades. Planning documents state the development would involve “carefully dismantling and conserving off-site the original metal fabric of the podium visible from St Kilda Road,” before reinstating it as the defining frontage of the new scheme.

Above the restored podium, Wing Tai is proposing a curvilinear residential tower. The scheme includes 172 one-bedroom apartments, 63 two-bedroom apartments, 66 three-bedroom apartments, and 24 four-bedroom apartments, alongside two ground-floor food and beverage tenancies fronting St Kilda Road.

The tower has been designed with substantial articulation and variable setbacks to minimise perceived bulk and maintain view corridors along the boulevard. Urbis, which prepared the planning report, said the design “has been significantly articulated through a curvilinear design” with “an interplay with materials, façade expression and depth” to create visual separation and visual interest.

The proposal also includes 254 basement car spaces, landscaped pedestrian links connecting St Kilda Road and Queens Lane, and a biophilic landscape strategy featuring canopy trees, raised planters, cascading greenery and a glass oculus pool overlooking the eastern frontage.

Planning documents confirm the $270.1 million development will contribute 3 per cent of project costs to the Social Housing Growth Fund as part of the application process.

Wing Tai acquired the St Kilda Road property in 2018 alongside Abacus Property Group for $95.38 million, before later consolidating ownership of the site. The property previously served as the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce headquarters for around 60 years.

The transformation of the St Kilda Rd boulevard is already beginning to materialise, with a number of high-profile projects recently completed, launched, or approaching launch as developers continue to back the long-term appeal of the precinct.

Among the most notable recent completions is Louise by Samuel Property Group, just off the strip on Queens Lane, the same pocket Hirsch &amp; Faigen recently launched The Queensbury. Mirvac is too on the same street with The Albertine, which is approaching completion.

Dexus recently secured approval for its slice of St Kilda Road, while Gurner also has approved plans for the precinct.

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Wing Tai unveils 325-apartment St Kilda Road tower on former VACC House site

Malaysian developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/s-p-setia">SP Setia</a> is the latest to jump into St Leonards booming Transport Oriented Development precinct.

The developer, which has previously delivered Sapphire by the Gardens apartment development in Melbourne, identified the Atchison Street site in 2023. It filed a Scoping Report around 12 months ago, and now has revealed the designs for the new&nbsp;40-storey mixed-use tower.

The State Significant Development Application covers <a href="https://next-portal.urban.com.au/projects/14650/summary">20-22 Atchison Street</a>, a 1,374 sqm site positioned between St Leonards Station and the new Crows Nest Metro station.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">COX Architecture</a>, the project would deliver 181 apartments, above a four-storey commercial podium, five basement levels, and new public domain works along Mitchell Street. The apartment mix comprises 35 one-bedroom apartments, 39 one-bedroom-plus-study apartments, 85 two-bedroom apartments, and 22 three-bedroom residences.

The proposal has been lodged as a shop-top housing development under the NSW Government’s TOD planning pathway, which allows increased density around key transport infrastructure. The site sits within the recently rezoned Crows Nest Accelerated TOD Precinct.

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SP Setia acquired the Atchison Street site as part of its continued expansion into the Australian apartment market. In comments made to City &amp; Country (The Edge Malaysia) in 2023, SP Setia President and CEO Datuk Choong Kai Wai described the acquisition as “a strategic move” aligned with the group’s post-pandemic market recovery strategy.

“Our target for this exceptional development is local and overseas buyers, including first-home buyers, downsizers and investors,” Choong said.

The tower has been designed as a slender vertical form rising from a mixed-use podium, with COX Architecture positioning the development as a response to the evolving St Leonards and Crows Nest skyline.

“The purpose of the project is to facilitate the delivery of high-quality housing at a strategically located site and deliver a built tower outcome that is consistent with the desired future character of St Leonards and aligns with the TOD controls,” the design report stated.

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The podium would incorporate retail uses fronting Atchison Street, commercial tenancies, landscaped communal areas, and pedestrian improvements along Mitchell Street. Vehicle access and loading would be consolidated via Atchison Lane.

Residents would have access to more than 665 sqm of communal indoor and outdoor spaces, while the development proposes 96 parking spaces across five basement levels.

The proposal also includes a commitment for 10 per cent of residential floor space to be allocated toward affordable housing through a monetary contribution.

COX said the tower form responds directly to the emerging high-density character of the precinct while seeking to maximise solar access, cross ventilation, and outlook from apartments.

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“The building is orientated towards north,” the Apartment Design Guide compliance report noted, adding that the tower’s slim form was driven by the constrained inner-urban site dimensions.

The design also incorporates landscaped setbacks and communal open space at podium level, intended to soften the interface with surrounding streets and improve pedestrian amenity.

The project adds to a growing wave of redevelopment proposals reshaping St Leonards and Crows Nest following the opening of the Sydney Metro City line and the NSW Government’s push for higher-density housing around major transport nodes.

Last week Stockland filed plans just down the road. They want to build a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/601-pacific-highway-st-leonards-nsw-2065">52-storey tower on Pacific Highway</a>.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-stockland-plans-52-storey-538-apartment-st-leonards-tower">First look: Stockland plans 52-storey, 538-apartment St Leonards tower&nbsp;</a>

First look: SP Setia targets St Leonards skyline with 40-storey TOD tower

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/urban-property-group">Urban Property Group</a> has revealed plans for a new mixed-use tower at 10 Dangar Street, Wickham, advancing a proposal that would reshape the southern gateway to Newcastle’s city centre with one of the city’s tallest residential buildings.

The State Significant Development proposal, now on exhibition, seeks approval for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/bowline-10-dangar-street-wickham-nsw-2293">43-storey tower</a> immediately adjacent to the Newcastle Interchange. The project would deliver around 200 apartments, including 42 affordable housing dwellings, alongside 99 co-living units, a 171-room hotel, retail space, and new public domain integrated through the site.

The scheme marks a significant escalation of plans previously approved for the site. Urban Property Group took over the prominent 2,904 sqm parcel, where excavation and demolition had already commenced under an earlier consent for a 14-storey mixed-use development.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/sjb-architects">SJB</a>, the tower has been conceived as a landmark transit-oriented development anchored to the Newcastle Interchange precinct. The proposal includes 245 build-to-sell apartments across a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom residences, as well as two penthouses. Fifteen apartments and one operational unit are earmarked for NDIS housing. The co-living component would add a further 99 units, while the podium would accommodate retail uses and hotel facilities.

SJB said the site presents “a valuable opportunity to anchor the precinct by setting the standard for design, active ground planes and character at the key southern gateway.”

The architecture responds directly to the site’s position beside major transport infrastructure and within one of Newcastle’s fastest-evolving urban renewal precincts. The tower form sits above a sculpted podium designed to frame new public spaces, including a through-site pedestrian link connecting Station Street to Hannell Street, landscaped plazas, and activated retail edges.

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The design report describes the project as part of the broader transition of Wickham into “a vibrant, high-quality mixed-use urban precinct” that leverages proximity to the station, open space, and regional connectivity.

A detailed public art strategy has also been prepared for the development. The strategy positions the project as “a transit-oriented development of state significance at the gateway to Newcastle’s city centre” and outlines a series of integrated artworks responding to Newcastle’s industrial and transport heritage.

Creative Road’s curatorial framework for the project, titled Unveil, draws on “stratified surfaces, carved volumes, and light-filled apertures” while referencing Newcastle’s transformation from an industrial city into a contemporary education and technology hub.

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The proposal is being advanced through the NSW Housing Delivery Authority pathway after being declared State Significant Development in June 2025. The accompanying scoping report states the development aims to “maximise the site’s proximity to the Newcastle Interchange by delivering transit-oriented development” while increasing housing supply and affordable housing provision within the Newcastle LGA.

Urban Property Group’s plans align with the long-term strategic vision established under the Wickham Master Plan, which identified the interchange precinct as suitable for substantial uplift in height and density. The current proposal would significantly intensify that vision, positioning the tower among the tallest developments proposed for Newcastle.

The site sits immediately north of the Newcastle Interchange, bounded by Dangar Street, Hannell Street, and Charles Street. It is surrounded by a rapidly growing cluster of residential towers and mixed-use projects that have emerged following the completion of the light rail and transport interchange.

First look: Urban Property Group unveils Newcastle’s latest tower at Wickham interchange

Bottega House has completed settlement of a landmark riverfront site in Macquarie Street, St Lucia, representing its first major Brisbane development.&nbsp;

Positioned on the banks of the Brisbane River, the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/180-macquarie-street-st-lucia-qld-4067">premium site at 180 Macquarie Street</a> features uninterrupted river frontage in one of Brisbane’s most tightly held residential precincts.&nbsp;

The proposed development, currently under assessment with Brisbane City Council, has been designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/plus-studio">Plus Studio</a> with interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/mim-design">Mim Design</a> and will deliver a boutique collection of premium residences positioned specifically for owner occupiers and downsizers.&nbsp;

The residences are set to redefine luxury apartment living in the area, with a focus on architectural quality, refined finishes, landscape integration and elevated amenities including curated wellness facilities, resort-style pools and recreation spaces rarely seen in the local market.&nbsp;

Exclusive sales for the project will be led by Keenan &amp; Byrne, ahead of an anticipated launch later this year.&nbsp;

Bottega House Managing Director Nick Malloch said the project reflects the group’s ambition to deliver a highly curated residential offering within one of Brisbane’s most tightly held precincts.&nbsp;

“This is an incredibly rare riverfront opportunity and one we have approached with a long-term perspective,” Malloch said.&nbsp;

“Our vision from the outset was to create a boutique collection of residences that feel more like private homes than traditional apartments, with generous proportions, refined finishes and exceptional amenity throughout."

Malloch says there is a&nbsp;lack of premium owner-occupier stock of this quality in the market, particularly for downsizers wanting space, privacy and a true lifestyle offering without compromise.&nbsp;

"Demand is expected to be strong given the scarcity of premium riverfront opportunities of this nature within Brisbane’s inner-west."&nbsp;

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The arrival of the first piling rig officially marks the commencement of construction at SIERA’s new beachside apartment development, Exhale, in Northcliffe.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/exhale-surfers-paradise-8-enderley-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Exhale</a>, a glass-encased tower featuring 54 large-scale apartments at 8 Enderley Avenue, is SIERA’s third Gold Coast development. It follows the recently completed PIPIS Bilinga beachfront project, which achieved suburb-record prices, and the soon-to-be-completed Chevron Island development, Tapestry.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/siera">SIERA</a> Founder and Managing Director Brent Thompson said the arrival of the piling rig represented a significant milestone for the development, which is scheduled for completion in late 2028.

Over the next month, around 260 piles are expected to be installed as work progresses on the basement structure. The building is anticipated to rise above ground level early next year, before unveiling its sculptural glass curtain wall, developed in collaboration with specialist façade engineers.

“The façade was designed to maximise panoramic coastal views while creating a distinctive architectural identity,” Thompson said.

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Designed by BDA Architecture, Exhale will comprise just 54 two- and three-bedroom residences across 26 levels, a level of low-density living rarely delivered in this beachside pocket between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach.

The project has been conceived as a resident-only building, with no short-stay accommodation permitted. SIERA says the model is intended to appeal to long-term owner-occupiers rather than transient holiday demand.

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Residences have been designed with large-format layouts and expansive glazing, with most apartments featuring more than 30 metres of glass frontage to maximise natural light and ocean views.

The amenity offering spans two levels and centres on wellness and lifestyle, including a heated magnesium pool, sauna, yoga and Pilates studio, gymnasium, private dining facilities, cinema lounge, and dedicated surfcraft storage.

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More than half of the apartments have already sold. SIERA has also opened a sales gallery for Exhale at its Chevron Island commercial premises, near its Tapestry tower and the site of its second Chevron Island apartment development, which is slated to launch in early 2027.
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Bruce Henderson Architects

Positioned as a beacon of luxury on the corner of Toorak Road West and St Kilda Road is The Muse, one of Melbourne's most sought-after luxury residences.

The Muse boasts breathtaking city views spanning the skyline across to the Botanic Gardens and Fawkner Park, giving buyers fantastic outlooks from every room.&nbsp;

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Comprising of only 42 apartments, The Muse redefines luxury living, with hotel-style facilities and exclusive club lounges. The stunning 3, 4 and 5-bedroom homes are designed with opulent high ceilings, with floor-to-ceiling glazing filling each living space with an abundance of natural light.

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The interiors of each home have been masterfully designed as a collaborative effort by some of the country's top interior design firms, Bruce Henderson Interiors, K.P.D.O and Greg Natale Design. Each home features modern liveability and timeless style. Urban’s 3 favourite things about The Muse:

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	<li>Stunning panoramic city vistas from every home</li>
	<li>Generous open-plan living areas</li>
	<li>Exceptional on-site amenities</li>
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Rising just 1.5km away from Brisbane’s CBD in the culturally rich and vibrant Fortitude Valley are The Coterie. The two residential towers comprise of one, two and three bedroom selections and two penthouses across 27 floors. The Coterie is a modern day sanctuary, an exclusive lifestyle destination for its residents and a progressive addition to the energised urban village it belongs to. 

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="/new-apartments/the-coterie-365-st-pauls-terrace-fortitude-valley" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/the-coterie-365-st-pauls-terrace-fortitude-valley-e9b9ebb00f5d01c207a46cd635875e43.jpg?itok=gGIH7li4" style="width: 580px; height: 355px;"></a></figure>A prestigious collaboration from award winning design teams at Rothelowman and Bruce Henderson Architects introduces an elegant building silhouette wrapped in a flowing, monochromatic motif, a graphic representation of the connectivity between the two towers, the streetscape and the skyscrapers that border the suburb in the CBD.

Step inside your new one or two bedroom home to find a new brand of luxury with a range of versatile, open plan designs to welcome you home. Glass surrounds bring in the views and connect interior spaces to generous outdoor balconies.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="/new-apartments/the-coterie-365-st-pauls-terrace-fortitude-valley" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/the-coterie-365-st-pauls-terrace-fortitude-valley-a6564ccdc3903419c48eea464c53c47f.jpg?itok=oJnMAXOU" style="width: 580px; height: 254px;"></a></figure>Select apartments feature separate study zones and cavity sliding doors to some bedrooms and bathrooms to enhance light transferral and flexible living options. Designer touches are apparent in every space with the refined treatment of contemporary polished surfaces, textural finishes and confident, monochromatic highlights.

White joinery, smoky mirror splashbacks and sleek finishes invite warmth into the space as well as limestone finish stone benchtops paired with European oak floorboards. Kitchens filled with Miele appliances integrate with the full height cabinetry with the luxury extending into the bathrooms with large format white tiles, a wall basin, frameless shower and refined mosaic tile feature with black tapware to add a touch of elegance and modernity.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="/new-apartments/the-coterie-365-st-pauls-terrace-fortitude-valley" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/the-coterie-365-st-pauls-terrace-fortitude-valley-2cda559c9628bc991c7b3ceb1408f9cf.jpg?itok=1kJmcief" style="width: 580px; height: 534px;"></a></figure>Walls of floor-to-ceiling glazing border each open living design, heightening a luxurious penthouse aesthetic while embracing the sweeping views. An oasis of light and organic textures, each versatile residence becomes a serene retreat from the busyness below then turns into a sophisticated entertainer with multiple places for dining and lounging with friends. 

The site’s original heritage bakery facade and feature interior elements of St Pauls have been carefully integrated into the development to preserve the history of the Valley with a convenient cafe offering a welcoming, local face to the modern community.

The Alfred Place Street front will extend the lively dynamic of the neighbourhood with a contemporary ground level retail presence to engage with the surrounding urban village.

Within, residents will enjoy the exclusive amenities that offer social spaces, a private rooftop retreat atop each tower, landscaped gardens, sun decks, a swimming pool and alfresco entertaining zone.
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Diversified Melbourne developer Meydan Group has launched its latest residential project which they expect will introduce a new standard of design and living to Southbank.

Already heavy with generic apartment developments in the immediate area, Meydan Group has launched 57 Haig which has been positioned as a new offering within the wider Southbank apartment market. Billed as a true vertical village, the Haig Street tower aims to provide a more neighbourly environment for its residents.

The 'stacked' village ethos has been created by long established Melbourne-based Bruce Henderson Architects in tandem with Meydan Group affiliate Wireframe Architecture.

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We wanted to create a ‘stacked’ village square atmosphere.

Multiple communal spaces provide huge scope for connected community living. Step outside your apartment and you’ve got instant access to a gymnasium, a residents’ lounge to relax and socialise in, a 12-seat cinema, an open terrace with barbeque facilities – even a children’s playground.

Residents who like to work from home will also have access to a fully equipped business centre right inside the building, perfect for networking or hosting business meetings.
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In the highly competitive Southbank market, 57 Haig's campaign will centre around the tower's communal benefits and the flexibility of the dwelling types offered at a competitive pricing point. The varied communal spaces are joined by hotel-style amenities across common areas.

Standing at 38 levels, 57 Haig was initially conceived by Bruce Henderson Architects, with Wireframe Architecture subsequently coming on to further align the project's intricate details to the expectations of Meydan Group.

57 Haig's people-centric design and progressive philosophy of communal living and social connection will see the project pitched at young professionals and families with children. This is a stark departure from the Southbank apartment market of recent years that has been pidgeonholed as an investor-driven sector.

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<figcaption>An activated and transparent podium will bring activity to Haig Street</figcaption></figure>Southbank's latest addition includes a range of differently scaled apartments, from one-bedroom apartments to family-sized dwellings. Meydan Group's intention is to create a diverse social mix of residents within the building and to foster a dynamic community.   

The tower includes full-height double glazed windows that allow for maximum natural light for the apartments which are designed to include open plan living areas. In line with the diversity of apartment formats, pricing for 57 Haig's dwellings start from $390,000 and stretch to beyond $1,100,000 for family-sized three bedroom apartments.  

Works onsite are scheduled to begin during April 2019.
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Meydan Group launches Southbank's latest development billed as a vertical village

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Devitt Property Group's The Muse is a 14-storey development designed by Bruce Henderson Architects (BHA) comprising 45 residences with six-star amenities and the latest in security systems. 

Located at 409 St Kilda Road on the corner with Toorak Road West, the boutique project has direct frontage onto Fawkner Park and includes north facing views over the The Shrine, Royal Botanic Gardens and the city skyline.

Managing Director Peter Devitt purchased the site 16 years ago with a vision to one day develop an architecturally exemplar building. As Managing Director of L.U. Simon Builders, Peter has 50 years’ of construction experience and expertise to draw upon, founding Devitt Property Group with his son Kane.

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We could have built 200-plus apartments within this building envelope, but instead we have designed 45 luxury residences to create an exceptional place to live.

We understand what high net worth individuals want –privacy, security, convenience, the city’s best location and larger residences with bespoke, hand-crafted interiors.

- Peter Devitt, Managing Director Devitt Property Group
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<figcaption>The Muse's corner location also includes direct frontage to Fawkner Park. Image : supplied</figcaption></figure>Designed with a strong focus on providing residents with absolute privacy and security, the development will feature a 24-hour concierge service and two amenity levels with a grand entry foyer, 20-metre lap pool, relaxation pool and spa, large gymnasium with sauna and steam rooms, and a residents’ club lounge with private meeting rooms.

The Muse will also be providing residents with a bespoke interface technology system enhancing the security and energy credentials of the building, while ensuring the the future proofing potential and energy efficiency of the building. This allows the building to keep up to date with the latest advancements in technology.

The home automation interface will enable residents to customise processes such as heating and cooling system operation, automated blind control and intelligent lighting controls. This system goes a long way down the path to ensuring that the household is almost entirely self-managing.

<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/the_muse_inline_02.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="The Muse will provide residents with the latest in security and energy saving technologies in addition to its high performance facade. Image : supplied"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="327" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/the_muse_inline_02.jpg?itok=fdPyzR5a" title="The Muse will provide residents with the latest in security and energy saving technologies in addition to its high performance facade. Image : supplied" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>The Muse will provide residents with the latest in security and energy saving technologies in addition to its high performance facade. Image : supplied</figcaption></figure>The arrival process at The Muse will be streamlined with number plate recognition technology that will informs a lift which will be despatched and awaiting the resident’s arrival. Additional entry access to The Muse will be via biometric systems, facial recognition, fingerprint scanner recognition and personalised ‘FOB swipe’.

Whilst it includes the latest technology, The Muse will also cater for those that prefer the non-technical applications. Car charging technology is included, as are provisions for off grid battery systems.

The Muse's building envelope has been designed to maximise passive performance, with high performance façade elements maximising access to natural light whilst minimising energy consumption. The high performance building envelope joins onsite electrical generation and water conservation systems.

The development's array of technical prowess is part of the equation that Devitt hopes will satisfy intended purchasers. The Muse residences will range from 200-1,000 plus square metres, with the penthouse spread over two levels expected to be the most expensive apartment in Melbourne.

A price has yet to be finalised but a price tag in excess of $40 million is expected.

<h2>Project Team</h2>

<ul>
<li>Developer: Devitt Property Group</li>
	<li>Architect: Bruce Henderson Architects (BHA)</li>
	<li>Services: Waterman AHW</li>
	<li>Builder: L.U. Simon</li>
	<li>Project Marketing: Knight Frank</li>
</ul>
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Laurence Dragomir

St Kilda Road's The Muse places itself at the cutting edge of technology

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Prospective buyers have the best part of February to secure a permitted development site on the edge of the Box Hill Activity Centre.

Savills are marketing 813-823 Whitehorse Road under an EOI campaign closing Wednesday 28 February. At stake is an approved 994 square metre site with approval for a Bruce Henderson architects-designed apartment tower spanning 16 levels.

Interestingly the site on the corner of Whitehorse Road and Elgar Road went through planning under Mont Albert, although selling brochures list the project in Box Hill; likely in order to boost buyer interest.

<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/image16_11.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Hero perspective from Whitehorse Road. Image: Savills"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="750" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image16_11.jpg?itok=kRUt704Y" title="Hero perspective from Whitehorse Road. Image: Savills" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Hero perspective from Whitehorse Road. Image: Savills</figcaption></figure>Approved within the tower are 89 apartments above retail and commercial spaces. Savills state the apartments are majority two and three bedrooms, with expansive view over the CBD. 

With a slim Box Hill TAFE site and Kingsley Gardens between 813-823 Whitehorse Road and the CBD, those uninterrupted views are likely to stay.

Applicant Doyen Tower Pty Ltd lodged plans for the project during December 2016, with the tower finding favour via VCAT.

<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/image18_23.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Ground level retail. Image: Savills"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="322" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image18_23.jpg?itok=sAUgoee_" title="Ground level retail. Image: Savills" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Ground level retail. Image: Savills</figcaption></figure>In the interim City of Whitehorse rejected the proposal during April last year.

As is often the case, revised plans were submitted for the development during the approvals process. <a href="http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/east/vcat-approves-16storey-apartment-building-in-mont-albert/news-story/52b4246e043853bb0c782cdeb9c3069e">According to the Herald Sun</a>, VCAT approved the tower at 813-823 Whitehorse Road during October despite the council’s decision to reject the application.

<blockquote>
We are satisfied that the substituted plans have effected significant improvements and that the proposed building (with some tweaking via the permit conditions) will be a very positive addition to this streetscape/activity centre and sit in an appropriate manner alongside its nearest neighbours.
<cite>VCAT tribunal</cite>
</blockquote>

Planning machinations aside, the eventual buyer of the site will be able to deliver the glazed tower which will effectively become a gateway project for those travelling north along Whitehorse Road.
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Mont Albert's premier development site goes to market

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409 St Kilda Road is being positioned as Melbourne's most elite address. 

In a recent media blitz, Devitt Property Group unveiled their intentions for the prime site which currently houses an exhausted-looking 14 level office building. In its place will rise a similarly-sized residential building that Devitt Property Group expect will become Melbourne's most prestigious address on Melbourne's most recognisable boulevard.

Kane Devitt of Devitt Property Group spoke with Apartments.com.au, providing further detail on the project which has been christened The Muse.

UM: Can you go into the rationale behind the choice of Bruce Henderson Architects as design lead for the project, and the design of the building itself?

KD: Bruce Henderson Architects are one of Melbourne’s top-tier architecture practices, and a group we have a strong working relationship with. In addition to their track record of delivering luxury apartment projects, they have a unique insight into our key target market, having designed some of Melbourne’s largest and most expensive homes.

They understand where these buyers are coming from, and consequently what their expectations are. The buyers we are targeting are uncompromising, they expect the very best, which is what we will be delivering.

We couldn’t be more pleased with the design of the building. The architecture of The Muse is both elegant and respectful of its site on St Kilda Road. It will become one of Melbourne’s preeminent pieces of architecture.

The front row of the building is not facetted, but curved glass to maximize the view from the interior and also reinforce the elegant feminine design throughout. It’s also designed to disappear within the Shrine of Remembrance vista from the CBD, reintroducing this concept for St Kilda Road.

UM: With so many high-end projects currently offering large apartments for sale, how will the development team discern The Muse from the pack?

KD: Yes, the luxury end of the property market is truly thriving not just in Melbourne but throughout Australia. While there are ample luxury developments in progress in the Melbourne market, we have gone a lot further with The Muse.

The Muse differentiates itself in many ways, but one of our key points of difference is that we offer 6-star facilities and services, to an exclusive group of only 47 residents. Our buyers will enjoy 24/7 concierge services, swimming pools, a gymnasium and spa, plus a residents club lounge with private meeting rooms.

No other building in Melbourne, arguably Australia, offers so much to so few residents.

We have taken our cue from cities like London, New York and Singapore, where exclusive buildings like this cater for a high net worth audience that equally value services and facilities with privacy and security. While there is luxury on offer in Melbourne, as we say in the team, The Muse is well and truly 
“life beyond luxury”.

<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/image3devitt.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Artist's perspective of The Muse"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="403" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image3devitt.jpg?itok=-yBWdH1-" title="Artist's perspective of The Muse" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Artist's perspective of The Muse</figcaption></figure> UM: Are there any features that are unique to The Muse relative to other high-end apartment projects across Melbourne, or is The Muse's selling point that is simply does everything bigger and better in terms of living spaces and amenities? 

KD: Every residence in The Muse is being treated as an entirely separate entity.

Bruce Henderson Architects, in collaboration with our exciting soon to be named top tier design team, will plan each residence to the specific requirements of every purchaser. These homes will be truly customizable, molding themselves to suit each buyer’s specific requirements.

Every apartment will have penthouse quality finishes, large terraces and 10ft ceilings. All apartments will have lockable garages to be comprised of a minimum of 3 spaces, with each space wider than average to accommodate luxury cars. We are catering to the most discerning purchaser, so have gone above and beyond to make this a stand out project.

With the level of luxury and amenity on offer, we are not expecting these properties to come onto the market very often at all. Luxury such as this is often tightly held by owners and becomes almost unattainable.

UM: Can apartments be merged into larger dwellings should prospective buyers request it?

KD: Absolutely. The concept behind The Muse is that a purchaser can quite literally build their own, unique apartment. We are expecting many of our buyers will do this.

Ordinarily a building of this size would house around 200 apartments, we have planned for 47, however we are expecting this will drop further with people combining residences. I wouldn’t be surprised if there were only 40 residences once complete.

UM: Having considered the higher density 200-apartment option versus the luxury 47-apartment intended outcome, which had the higher degree of development risk from Devitt Property Group’s perspective?

KD: There is, of course, an element of risk with any project, but from our perspective, this is a project that we have been in planning for 15 years and is a passion project not just for us, but the whole team.

We have a unique insight in the prime apartment market in Melbourne, and we know that this project fills a void in the Melbourne apartment market as an exclusive, prime offering. There is nothing else out there that can compare on this front, so we are confident moving into launch phase.

We have had many enquiries from people in other buildings in Melbourne who are tired of stepping into their lift with strangers. They do not want to own a luxury home on top of a building full of tenants, they want to be part of an exclusive community of like-minded owners.

UM: Assuming planning for the project goes as expected, when will The Muse be released for sale, and is there a construction start date in mind?

KD: Construction is planned to begin in 2018 and completion 2020. We plan to launch to a VVIP audience in early 2018, with construction of our amazing display suite already underway.
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Devitt takes aim at the pinnacle of Melbourne's luxury apartment market

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Cheltenham is steadily ascending the ranks in terms of apartment numbers in development, with the suburb's latest sizeable project now on public display.

1234-1236 Nepean Highway is located immediately next to City of Kingston Council's municipal office and looks to eclipse the commercial building for size. Developer/builder AUSCO Investment Group is looking to construct an 11 storey mixed-use building containing 126 apartments and 3 office spaces, one of which crowns the prospective building.

The Cheltenham project also adds to AUSCO's strengthening portfolio of apartment projects across Melbourne's South Eastern suburbs. 

Bentleigh, Oakleigh South, Malvern East and a Murrumbeena duo join Cheltenham as suburbs in which AUSCO have active apartment projects.

<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/image100_1.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Cheltenham's latest major apartment development. Planning image: Bruce Henderson Architects"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="410" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image100_1.jpg?itok=rtEhXGpZ" title="Cheltenham's latest major apartment development. Planning image: Bruce Henderson Architects" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Cheltenham's latest major apartment development. Planning image: Bruce Henderson Architects</figcaption></figure>The Bruce Henderson Architects-designed 1234-1236 Nepean Highway is the latest large apartment development in the offing for Cheltenham.

Spanning a 1,920 square metre site and with a 38 metre frontage to Nepean Highway, two low-rise building are set to make way for the project. The prospective yield is split between 53 one−bedroom apartments, 68 two−bedroom apartments, 5 three−bedroom apartments and a total of 1,016 square metres of office space.

AUSCO Investment Group would look to occupy the tenth level office floor according to planning details.

The arrival of 1234-1236 Nepean Highway further highlights the development transformation occurring within the suburb. Although not a haven for high-rise projects, Cheltenham continues to attract an increasing number of projects which are in the low and mid-rise category.

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<figcaption>19 Hall Street, The Village and Ilixir at construction</figcaption></figure>Urban.com.au's Project Database is keeping tabs on 16 separate apartment developments across Cheltenham. 

The near complete <a href="/new-apartments/cheltenham-vic-3192">Ilixir</a>, <a href="/buildings/11-19-hall-street-cheltenham">19 Hall Street</a> and <a href="/buildings/the-village-cheltenham-1228-nepean-highway-cheltenham">The Village Cheltenham</a> which was in hiatus but is now active once more constitute the trio of major apartment projects which are at construction. Of the 16 projects which amount to near on 1,000 apartments, 347 are at construction.

Four further projects are at Registrations and Sales within Cheltenham and are likely to add a further 148 apartments to the suburb's stock.

Whilst the balance of upcoming Cheltenham apartment projects are generally smaller in stature, there still remains scope for some noteworthy development.

Ewert Leaf for instance are working with developer Steller to realise <a href="http://ewertleaf.com.au/projects/13-15-chesterville-road/">13-15 Chesterville Road</a>. According to the architect's website, a mixed-use project will account for the 2,332 square metre site.

<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/image103.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Chester is another Bruce Henderson Architects design. Image: CastranGilbert"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="387" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image103.jpg?itok=HhRvPgrQ" title="Chester is another Bruce Henderson Architects design. Image: CastranGilbert" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Chester is another Bruce Henderson Architects design within Cheltenham. Image: CastranGilbert</figcaption></figure>
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AUSCO affirms Cheltenham's emergence as an apartment hot spot

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It endured as a paper design for years, but now a new scheme is on show for 41-49 Bank Street, South Melbourne.

Initial overtones of development for the site landed with Port Phillip during 2009, but amounted to nothing even though the project was marketed at one stage as Aero Apartments. Enter Virgate Property (Bank Street) Pty Ltd who are driving the current bid to transform the plot into a substantial residential tower.

Moved on during 2016, 41-49 Bank Street's sale at the hand of CBRE City Sales was <a href="http://www.australiannationalreview.com/chinese-developers-invest-56-million-melbourne-apartment-sites/">reportedly</a> to Chinese developer Guangdong Carrington Real Estate Group, with the previous permit for a 16-level tower of 180 apartments in tow.

Their local development arm, Virgate Property Group, is now pushing for a tower of 19 levels and 174 apartments.

<h2>41-49 Bank Street application summary</h2>

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<figcaption>Bank Street perspective. Planning image: Bruce Henderson Architects</figcaption></figure><ul>
<li>1,441sqm holding with in excess of 60 metres of frontage</li>
	<li>Currently a tri-level commercial building</li>
	<li>Proposed 19 level tower at 59.7m</li>
	<li>174 apartments: 37 x 1BR, 11 x 1BR+S, 126 x 2BR</li>
	<li>Apartment sizes: 46-82sqm</li>
	<li>Common areas on Levels 5 and 6</li>
	<li>Basement and above ground provisions for 124 vehicles &amp; 58 bicycles</li>
	<li>2 retail premises of 106sqm and 55sqm</li>
</ul>
Planning &amp; Property Partners are guiding the Bruce Henderson Architects-designed tower through the planning process.

The tower itself features strong vertical elements by way of white metal slats set over silver, grey and dark grey glass. The main north elevation of the proposed tower is dominated by the slats, save for a few sections of unobscured glazing, including an architectural feature within the podium which houses the development's gym. 

Having taken on a modest apartment project in Mont Albert, 41-49 Bank Street represents Virgate Property Group's first Melbourne highrise, although it's certainly not the area's first. Wedged between Dorcas Street and Park Street, 41-49 Bank Street is in the middle of a mushrooming precinct that spreads across Southbank and South Melbourne.

41-49 Bank Street is surrounded by a very healthy number of residential towers (from planning to construction) with 14 listed within the Apartments.com.au Project Database in the immediately surrounding blocks.

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<figcaption>Views from the site. Image: CBRE City Sales</figcaption></figure><h2>41-49 Bank Street development team</h2>

<ul>
<li>Developer: Virgatee Property Group</li>
	<li>Application Plans: Bruce Henderson Architects</li>
	<li>Planning: Planning &amp; Property Partners</li>
	<li>Sustainable Management Plan: ADP Consulting</li>
	<li>Daylight Assessment Report: ADP Consulting</li>
	<li>Waste Management Plan: One Mile Grid</li>
	<li>Transport Impact Assessment: One Mile Grid</li>
</ul>
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Take it to the Bank: South Melbourne's latest tower on show

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18 months after securing a prime development site atop Doncaster Hill, <a href="/developers/samma-property-group">SPEC Property</a> is on the verge of receiving approval for their latest residential project within Manningham.

While they have diversified to become a citywide development presence, SPEC Property has been particularly strong within Doncaster in years gone by; Acacia Apartments, Viridian, Canvas Apartments and Madison are among the developer's work in the area to date. 9-11 Williamsons Road also represents a change in tact with <a href="/architects/bruce-henderson-architects">Bruce Henderson Architects</a> coming aboard for the project which is poised to add 137 additional apartments to <a href="/buildings/the-point-doncaster-hill-600-doncaster-road-doncaster">Doncaster Hill</a>.

Touted by agent Savills as the area's best development site at the time of sale, SPEC Property took a development concept to Council soon after, with the design process playing out to the point where a notice of decision to grant a permit was recently issued.

While also marking the developer's return to its early stomping ground, 9-11 Williamsons Road further adds to the expanding array of developers across <a href="/new-apartments/doncaster-vic-3108">Doncaster</a> and the secondary yet growing apartment market within <a href="/new-apartments/doncaster-east-vic-3109">Doncaster East</a>.

<h2>9-11 Williamsons Road application summary</h2>

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<figcaption>Artist's impression of the proposed development. Planning image: Bruce Henderson Architects</figcaption></figure><ul>
<li>Site offered for sale during early 2015</li>
	<li>Current lowrise commercial complex over a 2,662sqm site</li>
	<li>Proposed 12 level building with an overall maximum height of 34.7m</li>
	<li>137 apartments: 15 x 1 bedroom, 106 x 2 bedroom, 16 x 3 bedroom</li>
	<li>7 townhouses to secondary street frontage</li>
	<li>1 retail space: 130sqm to Williamsons Road</li>
	<li>4 basement levels holding 171 vehicles</li>
	<li>Estimated project cost: $38 million</li>
</ul>
With unimpeded CBD views to the west, 9-11 Williamsons Road is configured in a U-shape to allow a maximum number of apartments a <a href="/new-apartments/melbourne-vic">CBD</a> view. A Carnarvon Street ground level communal garden links with internal amenities and will account for the void between either wing of the building.

Internally the project sees apartments vary in size from 48sqm to 105sqm, although four larger 3 bedroom penthouses will sit within the 120-132sqm zone. These penthouses are within a visually different design element atop the building and also hold expansive courtyards of up to 94sqm.

<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/image9_8.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="686 Doncaster Road and 5-7 Williamsons Road"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="242" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image9_8.jpg?itok=W5G4mSsi" title="686 Doncaster Road and 5-7 Williamsons Road" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>686 Doncaster Road and 5-7 Williamsons Road may grace Doncaster Hill soon enough</figcaption></figure>A wider view of apartment projects across Doncaster and Doncaster East sees a healthy sector that for lack of a better term, continues to do what it's been doing for some years now.

13 apartment projects of note are under construction according to the Apartments.com.au Project Database, with <a href="/new-apartments/the-courtyard-832-doncaster-road-doncaster">832 Doncaster Road</a> the next in line; <a href="/builders/may-constructions">May Constructions</a> are the anointed builder. All in all, 900 plus apartments and 224 aged care apartments/beds are at construction across the two suburbs.

If SPEC Property choose to launch 9-11 Williamsons Road in the near term, they will join the like of <a href="/developers/pace-development-group">Pace Development Group</a> and <a href="/developers/jinshan-investment-group-pty-ltd">Jinshan</a> who have released their latest projects for public purchase.

Some hefty projects are also waiting in the wings, with approval for four separate schemes atop Doncaster Hill capable of yielding an additional 893 apartments.
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SPEC Property return to their roots atop Doncaster Hill

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The lure of Melbourne as an international development hotspot remains strong with another Asian-based firm intent on creating a showpiece residential development in Melbourne. Sister company to the fortuitously named, Chinese-based Yarra Holdings, C&amp;L International Holdings is on the verge of releasing Royal Como which will be located within South Yarra's ever popular Forrest Hill Precinct.

Based in Zhongshan, China and maintaining their Australian office in the northern Sydney suburb of Chatswood, C&amp;L International Holdings is headed by company Chairman Chris Chen and Managing Director Alex Liu who between them have more than 20 years experience in the development sector. To date C&amp;L have focused on residential and commercial projects within Asia, with their latest project a 24 tower complex in Zhongshan.

<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/image52.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Royal Como with Melbourne's CBD. Image courtesy C&amp;L International"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="221" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image52.jpg?itok=OGCGgTQD" title="Royal Como with Melbourne's CBD. Image courtesy C&amp;L International" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Royal Como with Melbourne's CBD. Image courtesy C&amp;L</figcaption></figure>Seeking their slice of the robust Melbourne apartment sector, C&amp;L will shortly launch Royal Como, adjacent to Melbourne High School. Holding 112 one, two and three bedroom apartments, the pending tower is the work of South Yarra-based Bruce Henderson Architects.

Nexus Designs have created the interior spaces within Royal Como which are designed to appeal to the owner occupier market. This is in line with the company's intentions on targeting premier suburbs in both Melbourne and Sydney with a product equal to, or superior to what is currently available.

<blockquote>
We have identified a shift in Australia by empty nesters from their family homes to spacious, well-designed luxury apartments, and this is the market we are looking to tap in to.
<cite>Echo He, Director of C&amp;L International Holdings</cite>
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<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/image55_0.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="A sign of things to come. Image courtesy royalcomo.com.au"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="318" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image55_0.jpg?itok=oM8n9Lo_" title="A sign of things to come. Image courtesy royalcomo.com.au" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>A sign of things to come. Image courtesy royalcomo.com.au</figcaption></figure>C&amp;L's drive into the Australian apartment market along with that of other Asian-based developers can be encapsulated by a small stretch of Chapel Street bound by Toorak Road and Alexandra Avenue.

Of the four major apartment developments in the pipeline, all aside from Capitol Grand are controlled by Asian-backed interests. While C&amp;L are preparing Royal Como, the adjoining site at 661 Chapel Street is also due for the commencement of its sales campaign. Malaysian firm Gamuda Land purchased the 1,435sqm site for $40 million with the intent of delivering an approved 30 level residential tower designed by Bird de la Coeur. Development Manager PDS Group show the project on their website as carrying 162 apartments.

In addition, fellow Malaysian developer Mitraland is <a href="/news/malaysias-mitraland-looks-to-enter-the-melbourne-apartment-market">seeking approval</a> for a 20 level residential tower expected to carry 72 apartments. Located at 649 Chapel Street, the Fender Katsalidis project is with City of Stonnington as it goes through the approvals process.
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