A Moroccan-bathhouse residential tower has been unveiled for Budds Beach, with Australian developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/homecorp">Homecorp</a> announcing plans for a $260 million resort-style project in one of the Gold Coast’s most tightly held waterfront precincts.

A development application has been submitted to the Gold Coast City Council for a 27-storey tower at 8-10 Acacia Avenue and 25-27 Oak Avenue, Surfers Paradise, marking one of the few new large-scale residential projects proposed for the precinct in more than a decade.

The project will comprise 156 two- and three-bedroom residences, anchored by a residents-only Moroccan spa-inspired wellness sanctuary featuring private treatment rooms, a traditional Nordic sauna and steam room, hot and cold plunge pools and a curated juice bar. There will also be a resort-style rooftop precinct, complete with a heated infinity pool and spa, a residents’ lounge with a private kitchen and bar, a contemporary fitness centre with a yoga and Pilates studio, and outdoor BBQ areas with entertaining lounges.

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"At Homecorp, we are driven by the pursuit of better - challenging expectations, thinking bigger and shaping communities that leave a lasting legacy," said Ron Bakir, CEO and Founder of Homecorp.

"This project draws on our experience and expertise to take what the market has been craving to the next level - a home that nurtures wellness, calms the mind and lifts the everyday stresses away. A home is more than a place you live, it’s where you rest, reset and find balance."

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Bakir says what sets the location&nbsp;apart is its rare, tightly held nature within one of the Gold Coast’s most vibrant lifestyle and entertainment precincts, yet quietly tucked away in a peaceful, beachside enclave.

"Budds Beach has remained exceptionally limited in supply over the past decade and this site presented an unmatched opportunity to deliver something truly special to both Surfers Paradise and the Gold Coast.”

Conveniently connected to major roads and the G:link, residents will enjoy easy access to Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach and Burleigh Heads, while still being just minutes from the city’s most iconic beaches and the Broadwater’s ‘golden mile’.

The 2130 sqm site acquisition adds to Homecorp’s growing Gold Coast multi-storey portfolio on the Gold Coast, following the success of Eve Residences in Labrador upon its completion in November 2024. In 2025, Eve earned multiple national accolades and went on to win ‘Best Oceanview Condo Development’ in the Asia Pacific region at the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, outperforming entries from more than 13 prestigious international markets.

The company also commenced construction last year on the highly anticipated $250 million second stage of Cienna Varsity Ridge, set to deliver 289 residences by 2027 in the heart of Varsity Lakes, and launched the $210 million Florence Residences along Surfers Paradise’s Monte Carlo Avenue to the market, with construction kicking off last month.

"The property market is constantly evolving, particularly here on the Gold Coast, which continues to outperform national trends thanks to its unmatched lifestyle, natural beauty and growing infrastructure, especially ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics. We are proud to be adding more homes to the skyline, creating spaces that are not only designed for liveability but also nurture wellness within. They are homes that are built to last a lifetime and beyond," concluded Mr Bakir.

The project is set to launch to the market later this year.

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Homecorp lodges plans for $260 million Moroccan bathhouse-inspired tower in Budds Beach

What began as a leap of faith in the 1970s has evolved into one of the Gold Co​ast's most enduring development success stories. Raptis, now led by second-generation developer Evan Raptis, continues to shape the region's skyline four decades after patriarch Jim Raptis first ventured north from Sy​dney.

Jim Raptis began developing in Sy​dney in his 20s under the guidance of a seasoned mentor. After several successful joint ventures, he sensed untapped potential on the Gold Coast and made the bold decision to relocate. That instinct proved prescient, the Raptis family has contributed thousands of apartments to what was once purely a tourist destination and is now recognised as Australia's lifestyle capital.

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With decades of experience navigating the complex Gold Coast development landscape, Raptis maintains fully vertical integration, from site acquisition and construction through to marketing and sales strategies. This comprehensive approach has allowed the company to weather multiple market cycles and emerge well-positioned for the region's continued growth.

"We've seen the region change drastically over the last two decades, with that change accelerating in the last five years," says Evan Raptis. "The Gold Coast is becoming unrecognisable. There are some exciting projects happening up and down the coast. The Spit is being talked about as Australia's version of Monaco, with billions in development underway."

Unlike the volatile pre-GFC years that rocked the Gold Coast market, Raptis believes the region has matured considerably. "Demand remains strong, but the market is now settled and stable."

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While the company recently completed Pearl Main Beach, an 84-apartment development just 53 steps from the sand, Broadbeach has truly been home for the Raptis family.

"There's nothing Broadbeach doesn't have," Raptis says. "There's always a new café or restaurant coming into the neighbourhood, and the redevelopment of the Niecon Plaza, bringing nearly 5,500 square metres of retail, dining and office space, will only elevate Broadbeach even further."

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The suburb has reached what Raptis describes as a "settled phase" of its evolution, with owner-occupiers and repeat visitors increasingly shaping demand rather than traditional investors.

The company's latest Broadbeach project, Sterling, is now constructed to level 22 and scheduled for handover in June 2026. With approximately 70 per cent of apartments already sold ahead of completion, the development has attracted a distinct buyer profile.

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"We're seeing significant interest from lock-up-and-leave buyers and downsizers," Raptis explains. "Some use the apartments over Easter or Christmas, while others come down from Brisbane on weekends. They aren't your typical 'investors' who will put the apartments up for permanent rental."

Sterling offers prospective buyers a rare advantage: fully completed display apartments showcasing several two- and three-bedroom configurations, something few off-the-plan developments can provide.

With another Broadbeach project in the pipeline, Raptis emphasises that the next chapter is about maintaining standards rather than pursuing growth at any cost.

"We've been building for over four decades, and our track record matters. Our focus remains the same: deliver what we build, stay close to the details, and delivering a finished product that hopefully exceeds our clients' expectations."

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It’s all in the family: Four decades later, Raptis continues to shape the Gold Coast skyline

JWLand has completed the final residential stage of its Lyneham precinct, Northbourne Village, with De Burgh now welcoming residents who have begun settling into their new homes.

A selection of the 350 studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments remains available within the two-building <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/de-burgh-at-northbourne-village-40-de-burgh-street-lyneham-act-2602">De Burgh</a>, which occupies a prominent position along Northbourne Avenue.

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The apartments at De Burgh have been configured to prioritise natural light, privacy, and usable outdoor space, with ground-floor homes featuring private courtyards and upper-level apartments opening to generous balconies. Double-glazed windows are standard across the development, supporting acoustic comfort and improved energy performance.

Kitchens are fitted with Fisher &amp; Paykel appliances, while all residences include ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning integrated with app-based controls, allowing residents to manage lighting and climate remotely. These inclusions reflect a broader focus on durability, efficiency, and everyday functionality rather than short-term finishes.

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Shared amenity is delivered through a resident gym, rooftop garden, lounge spaces, parcel lockers, and landscaped communal areas that connect De Burgh to the wider Northbourne Village environment.

Nick Babic, Marketing Project Manager at JWLand, said the completion of De Burgh gives buyers a level of certainty that off-the-plan purchases cannot always provide.

“There’s no need to wait or play guessing games. You can come and see the spaces firsthand, and genuinely picture yourself living there today. That includes not only the apartments, but the amenities as well. It’s easy to imagine enjoying a coffee in the central courtyard or spending time with other residents in the lounge.”

The completed status of the project aligns with strong buyer demand for finished stock, particularly among first home buyers, young professionals, and downsizers seeking certainty around timing and cost.

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With pricing ranging from $463,000 to $1.588 million, much of the offering sits within reach of buyers looking to enter the Inner North apartment market.

De Burgh’s location underpins its buyer appeal, positioned approximately 600 metres from the light rail and three kilometres from Canberra’s CBD, with direct access to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/lyneham-act-2602">Lyneham</a> wetlands, Sullivan’s Creek parkland, and the established hospitality and retail precincts of Lyneham and Dickson.

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Canberra's newest apartment building: JWLand completes De Burgh at Northbourne Village

One of Victoria’s largest private developers, Central Equity, has commenced construction on Palmera, its $1 billion luxury residential development at Northcliffe on the Gold Coast, appointing Tier 1 builder Multiplex to deliver the project.

The fast-track to construction is being undertaken ahead of Central Equity officially launching the project to market.

The company says the move reflects its confidence in both the calibre of its offering and the Gold Coast’s long-term fundamentals, underpinned by one of Australia’s strongest growing economies, continued population growth and sustained infrastructure investment.

A diversifying employment base across health, education, professional services and tourism has helped insulate the local economy from volatility, while limited new supply in established coastal locations continues to support demand from owner-occupiers and downsizers seeking long-term lifestyle value.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/palmera-residences-18-garfield-terrace-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Palmera</a> is being constructed in the prestigious Northcliffe residential neighbourhood on an expansive 3,239 sqm site. It is located at 18 Garfield Terrace near the Northcliffe Surf Life Saving Club and the patrolled Northcliffe surf beach, situated between Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise.

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Offering a mix of spacious three-bedroom apartments over 52 levels, Palmera is designed to deliver a full suite of premium residences to buyers looking for the ultimate coastal lifestyle that the Gold Coast has to offer.

The project’s premium apartments will deliver northern views across the Surfers Paradise beachfront and extending all the way around to Burleigh Heads and beyond.

Palmera will be crowned by its top four levels, being a limited collection of penthouses and skyhomes that further elevate the residential offering through generous proportions and uninterrupted panoramic views.

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The appointment of Multiplex as the builder represents a major milestone for Palmera and cements Central Equity’s commitment to the Gold Coast after delivering more than 85 residential projects over the past four decades. It will be the 20th project collaboration between Central Equity and Multiplex.

“The commencement of construction at Palmera marks a major milestone for the project, with Tier 1 builder Multiplex appointed to deliver the development in the highly sought-after Northcliffe residential precinct on the Gold Coast,” said Central Equity Executive Director Karl Kutner.

“Our commitment to commence immediate construction is in line with our resounding confidence in the Gold Coast over the long term. The city has evolved and proven to be one of Australia’s most dynamic and resilient property markets in recent years.”

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Multiplex, one of Australia’s largest builders, has been shaping skylines and delivering iconic projects around the world since 1962. In that time, the Tier 1 global contractor has delivered projects with a combined value of more than US$130 billion.

“Having worked with Multiplex on many previous developments, we are pleased to be extending our relationship further with Palmera,” Kutner added.

“Multiplex brings an unparalleled depth of experience to ensure that Palmera fulfils the vision we have laid out for this strategic location and is delivered to the highest standards,” he said.

Multiplex Regional Managing Director Michael Sinclair said Multiplex was delighted to be aligning with Central Equity yet again.

“Central Equity is creating a stunning new addition to the Gold Coast skyline, and we look forward to bringing their vision to life with a world-class construction team and program. We are proud to be working alongside Central Equity on our 20th project together.”

Palmera has been designed by Marchese Partners, with interiors by DBI.

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Residents will have private access to extensive, state-of-the-art amenities, featuring two large pools including a generously scaled, family-friendly pool with safe shallow zones, and a 25-metre lap pool facing the western side, ensuring maximum sunlight all day.

Also available exclusively to residents is a sauna, magnesium pool, yoga studio, expansive gym, resident lounge, outdoor BBQ and dining areas. Residents will also be welcomed by concierge and luxurious entry foyer.

Located on Garfield Terrace in Northcliffe, Palmera enjoys a prime coastal position just moments from the patrolled Northcliffe beach and the G:link light rail, providing effortless connectivity along the Gold Coast’s beachfront suburbs, linking the Gold Coast University Hospital in the north with Nobby beach and Burleigh Heads to the south once the extension completes later this year.

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Central Equity unveils Palmera on Garfield Terrace, Surfers Paradise

The idea of a low-maintenance forever home located close to the city were the two driving factors behind a recent purchaser’s journey at Murcia, the under-construction East Brisbane apartment development by Sarazin.

Last year, Lois and her husband purchased a two-bedroom plus multi-purpose room (MPR) apartment in the new building, which is being constructed by Hutchinson Builders and is on track for completion in late-2027.

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The couple’s number one priority was to remain within easy commuting distance of the city for work. Murcia is positioned alongside the new Cross River Rail, with Woolloongabba Station just 300 metres from the front door.

They are currently living in their Annerley unit, which they have owned for several years, after recently moving out of their inner-city apartment, located on the very same street as Murcia.

“We had watched the development for a long time, and when construction activity began, that’s when we felt confident to buy,” Lois said.

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The timing also made sense. By moving back into their Annerley unit, they are able to save money ahead of settlement, while looking forward to returning closer to the city once Murcia is complete.

“We see Murcia as a forever home, as opposed to an investment, or something we need to appreciate massively in value and move on from in a few years,” Lois said.

“We secured an apartment large enough to grow a family, so we’re expecting to call Murcia home for a very long time.”

The couple plan to grow their family, but without the added maintenance demands of owning a standalone house further from the city. Working with Sarazin and architect HAL, they were able to slightly tweak the floorplan, converting the two-bedroom plus MPR layout into a functional three-bedroom apartment.

An added bonus was the recently revised communal space plans, which now incorporate a dedicated working-from-home area, complete with work pods, and shared desks.

“It means the third bedroom doesn’t have to become a part-time office and part-time bedroom,” Lois said, adding that residents have the benefit of working from home without actually being inside their apartment.

The rooftop wellness amenity was another standout compared to living in an established complex or a house. A signature feature of Sarazin developments, the rooftop will include a full gym, hot and cold plunge pools, a steam room and sauna, and a hotel-style pool with cabanas.

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Buyer journeys can vary significantly, from purchasing in the established market to buying new, or choosing between houses and apartments. Lois said they knew immediately that buying off the plan was right for them.

“We wanted something new, with less maintenance, and we weren’t quite ready to make the full financial leap straight away. The timing and deposit structure gave us the flexibility we needed.”

Designed by HAL Architects and inspired by the Spanish city of Murcia, the development takes a Mediterranean-influenced approach to architecture and landscaping, with a strong emphasis on shared spaces.

“The design feels considered, the amenities support how we actually live, and the location keeps us connected to the city without feeling right in the middle of it.”

Murcia is Sarazin’s second development in the area, following the completion of Silk One just up the road in 2022. They have several more projects coming to market in Woolloongabba ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Summer Olympics.

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Close to the city, built for the future: Inside a growing family’s move to Murcia in East Brisbane

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VCAT has handed down decisions in recent weeks regarding two major developments in Melbourne's suburbs.

Last week the tribunal ruled on a proposal for Brunswick's 8 Ballarat Street. The Plus Architecture-designed apartment building included 147 apartments and 158 car parking spaces as originally submitted; apartments in the 8 level proposal are split between 50 single bedroom and 97 double bedroom options.

Developer 8 Ballarat Street Pty Ltd challenged Moreland City Council's conditions for the substantial development, one of which would have seen the top two floors sheared off the design.

In light of amended plans amended plans prepared by Plus Architecture, the full 8 level form was given the green light, albeit with reworked setbacks across upper levels. 

Now approved, 8 Ballarat Street joins the hundreds of additionally approved apartments across a gamut of residential projects that have yet to be delivered across Brunswick. VCAT's decision may also influence future intentions for the adjoining 10 Ballarat Street which was offered for sale during 2017.

Across a 4,247 square metre land plot, the site's sale was handled by Colliers and came with indicative design also spanning 8 levels.

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<figcaption>8 Ballarat Street alongside a conceptual 10 Ballarat Street</figcaption></figure>Meanwhile, VCAT last month also ruled in favour of a major stand-alone Box Hill hotel development.

LongRiver Group can now make good on the prospect of delivering a DoubleTree by Hlton onsite. The Buchan Group's design sees a woven facade over the tower's 25 levels. Expected within the tower are 200 rooms according to Development and Project Manager APP.

VCAT for their part noted that Whitehorse City Council did not object to this proposal on the basis of the appropriateness of the land use, but on grounds relating to the appropriate level of car parking required to service the project.

With conditions ruled upon, the design at 874-878 Whitehorse Road can join LongRiver Group's other Box Hill tower, namely <a href="/buildings/east-central-tower-820-whitehorse-road-box-hill">East Central Tower</a> at 820 Whitehorse Road.

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 Australasian architecture firm The Buchan Group has unveiled the design details behind the new Broadbeach Mall dining precinct at the popular Oasis Shopping Centre at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast. 
The $8 million upgrade received a commendation in the City of Gold Coast 2017 Urban Design Awards announced in November. 
The Buchan Group, Lat27 and Hutchinson Builders were congratulated for their work on the upgrade of the centre’s outdoor dining precinct, which opened earlier this year and included a new awning structure, entry statement, paving, landscaping and lighting.  
The Buchan Group Gold Coast Principal Brett Saville said Buchan’s architectural and design teams were appointed by the centre owners in 2018.  
“One component of the centre masterplan that was prepared was to redesign the outdoor dining precinct at ground level facing Broadbeach mall,” Mr Saville said.
“Oasis is a 1980s retail and residential development that replaced the original Broadbeach International Hotel that first opened in 1955.
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“The mall and shopping centre precinct is a popular destination for tourists and locals, and this work has invigorated a critical element of the central Broadbeach entertainment precinct.
“Tenants along the southern entrance enjoy a retail location shielded from the south-east winds, with uninterrupted winter sun and easy pedestrian access via the mall frontages. 
“The new awnings, paving, landscaping and lighting are designed to open the dining spaces out to the mall and the main pedestrian boulevard that runs along the northern face of the dining areas.”
Saville said the main awning over dining places provided an open, airy environment while ensuring protection from rain via roll-down blinds.
“This allows sun protection in summer while allowing an appropriate amount of sun penetration in winter,” he said.
“The rhythm created by the structural frames of the awning modulate the very linear form of the precinct. This rhythm is enhanced by the signage and at night by strip LED lighting in the posts.”
Flooring colours and materials were selected to complement the Gold Coast City Council’s streetscaping palette for Broadbeach, including painted steel, timber, glass and coloured concrete paving to accentuate a contemporary feel. 
“To further complement this, large planters with advanced trees feature, as well as quick growing flowering vines that climb vertically and will continue across the overhead wires under the glazed section of the awning structure.  “Our team drew on its extensive national and international retail experience to create a new feel to the precinct that is contemporary and complementary to the Broadbeach Central Masterplan.” 
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Buchan unveils design details behind new Broadbeach Mall precinct, Gold Coast

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Singapore’s version of New York City’s High Line is fast becoming a reality, with the masterplan and concept design of the first stage of turning an unused rail corridor into public space now complete.
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) of Singapore held an international competition to transform the former Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) Railway Line into a publicly accessible space.
The total decommissioned rail corridor site is 24 kilometres long and is about 100 hectares in area, stretching from north to south across Singapore. Once complete, people will be able to cycle or walk its entire length, or access parts of the path at their leisure.
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Competition winner Nikken Sekkei and its partner, Australasian design firm The Buchan Group, collaborated to develop the project’s graphics and wayfinding strategy.
The Buchan Group Brisbane director Gary Edmonds said the transformation of the rail corridor has been an exciting project to be part of.
“This is Singapore’s 24km version of New York City’s High Line,” he said.
“As well as being a diverse physical environment, the rail corridor has immense spatial reach and is a timeless legacy for Singapore given its ecologically sensitive environment.
“The revitalisation of the decommissioned rail route will change how Singaporeans engage with the outdoors.
“We see it as not merely a linear green corridor but rather a people-centric symbol that stitches the nation with a collection of lives, growing into a spine that inspires and symbolises a new healthy and active lifestyle of Singapore.
“The wayfinding strategy establishes seamless connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists, helping to create an inviting space for exploration and discovery.
“With its yellow and black colour palette, the wayfinding signage references the rustic character of the former railway and its overall identity as a green corridor.
“Walkers, joggers and cyclists are able to engage with the wayfinding program and immediately identify what their location is, how many kilometres they’ve covered and distance to amenities and rest points.
“There is also interpretive signage along the path with more detailed information about art installations, adjacent facilities and botanical descriptions.”
The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore is currently evaluating the proposals for implementation over the next few years.
 
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Project paths the way in Singapore for a High Line style corridor

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A developer new to the Apartments.com.au <a href="/developments">Project Database</a> is seeking a berth within the bustling West Melbourne apartment scene.

137-157 Adderley Street as a tri-fronted 1,606sqm site headed to planning during May on behalf of Auburn Land Group. Surrounded by a variety of other current apartment developments, the Adderley Street land holding sits between North Melbourne railway station and the area's most high profile mixed-use development, West End.

The immediate area surrounding 137-157 Adderley Street is a mixture of "terrace houses, commercial offices, workshops and showrooms; buildings of various periods and architectural styles." Auburn Land Group is looking to push the suburb further down the path of higher density residential, by seeking the right to deliver 112 apartments within a 10 level building.

Buchan Group has designed the possible the new addition in line with the objectives of the Better Apartments Design Standards.

The new application follows on from a previous design at planning which was scuppered when the site in question was sold by CBRE City Sales during 2016.

<h2>137-157 Adderley Street application summary</h2>

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<li>Application submitted May 2017</li>
	<li>Site area: 1,606sqm with 3 street frontages</li>
	<li>Proposed: 10 level building at 32.8m</li>
	<li>112 apartments: 29 x 1BR, 26 x 1BR + S, 57 x 2BR</li>
	<li>Apartment size range: 47sqm - 84sqm</li>
	<li>102 car parking spaces &amp; 40 bicycle bays</li>
	<li>GFA: 15,300.9sqm</li>
	<li>Development cost: $25 million</li>
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<h2>The site in context</h2>

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A significant objective of this design response is to provide a considered building form; of scale and articulation that is appropriate to the location context and contributes a well-mannered and positive presence to the West Melbourne streetscape.

One of the most captivating aspects of this site and indeed, a primary characteristic of the West Melbourne context, is the tree line'boulevard'streets, featuring, particularly in the north-south streets, mature deciduous plane trees.

The building design seeks to celebrate this aspect of the context by incorporating into the design highly reflective glass in the street fronting facades to literally reflect the tree foliage and by adopting the seasonal colours of the trees in the vertical shade blades that are affixed to the face of Level 5 and 6 street facades.

The blades will be colour coded to express the seasons.
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<h2>Into an active space</h2>

West Melbourne and Box Hill continue to be the two dominant non-CBD/Southbank locales where large scale apartment projects continue to be consumed by buyers at a steady rate.

Auburn Land Group's Adderley Street project becomes the 27th apartment project entry for West Melbourne within the Apartments.com.au Project Database.

As part of their planning representation, Buchan Group has delivered an overview of West Melbourne that clearly shows the march of higher density living in the suburb. Pink sections represent existing low-rise commercial plots which have become the target of many a developer, while light blue denotes single dwellings and navy multi-residential.

What can be taken from the below graphic is that West Melbourne still has an abundance of sites capable of handling higher density projects.

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<figcaption>West Melbourne development overview. Planning image: Buchan Group</figcaption></figure><h2>137-157 Adderley Street development team</h2>

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<li>Developer: Auburn Land Group</li>
	<li>Architect: The Buchan Group</li>
	<li>Town Planning: Urbis</li>
	<li>Traffic: O'Brien Traffic</li>
	<li>Waste Management: R B Waste Management</li>
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Auburn Land Group enters the West Melbourne apartment market

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Giancorp Property Group is looking to rework their Moonee Ponds mixed-use development, refining the previously approved scheme with the help of Buchan Group as project architect.

Located in a burgeoning development precinct immediately south of Puckle Street, 17-23 Puckle Street and 6-14 Young Street will see two separate buildings developed, with the taller spanning 16 levels. Whilst it will be dedicated predominantly toward apartment living, the smaller building fronting Puckle Street will include a 10 screen indoor/outdoor cinema.

The Young Street building sees a significant fall in apartments numbers from 183 to 151, reflecting the shift toward larger apartments. Single bedroom apartments have declined from 142 to 50 under the resubmitted scheme.

Moonee Valley City Council initially approved Giancorp Property Group's plans for the site during 2014. 

<h2>17-23 Puckle Street, Moonee Ponds application details</h2>

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<figcaption>Artist's impression of the sceme in context. Planning image: Buchan Group</figcaption></figure><ul>
<li>Total site area: 2,172sqm</li>
	<li>Proposed 16 level building at 56.3m + 5 level building to Puckle Street</li>
	<li>151 apartments: 50 x 1BR, 92 x 2BR, 9 x 3BR</li>
	<li>240 car parking bays and 46 bicycle bays across 2 basement levels plus podium levels</li>
	<li>New cinema complex includes 710 seats: 10 cinemas including an outdoor cinema</li>
	<li>Ground floor retail: 1,624sqm across 8 tenancies</li>
	<li>Single commercial tenancy: 1,086sqm</li>
	<li>Amenities: Garden terrace, pool, gym, lounge</li>
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<h2>Ground plane activation</h2>

The block immediately south of Puckle Street on which the intended development is sited is perforated by four separate laneways. Under the revised plans Penny Lane will be heavily activated to a point where it mirrors many of the CBD's laneways.

Indicative renders shows an expanded bluestone laneway giving way to a paved area, with its entire span dedicated solely to alfresco dining and pedestrian use. A pergola shrouded in greenery over Penny Lane will link both buildings.

8 separate retails tenancies line Penny Lane and a new through passage linking Young Street and Puckle Street. Two cafes, a restaurant, four smaller retail tenancies and one large-size retail space spanning 753sqm constitute the substantial retail offerings planned.

<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/image13_17.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Artist's impression of what the ground plane may look like. Planning image: Buchan Group"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="355" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image13_17.jpg?itok=bl1jrH0k" title="Artist's impression of what the ground plane may look like. Planning image: Buchan Group" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Artist's impression of what the ground plane may look like. Planning image: Buchan Group</figcaption></figure><h2>Adding punch behind Puckle</h2>

Giancorp's development is to be flanked by major residential builds, should three current planning applications receive the green light. Combined they have the ability to add 351 new apartments directly behind the retail spine of Moonee Ponds that is Puckle Street.

31-43 Puckle Street is subject to a residential design to 10 storeys which involves 84 apartments. Also included in the Interlandi Mantesso Architects scheme are 9 retail tenancies across 1,388.7sqm lining a new arcade linking Puckle Street with St Aidans Lane and Penny Lane.

To the east of Giancorp's reworked development is Growland's 343-349 Ascot Vale Road. Currently noted as at appeal, it could provide this expanding pocket of Moonee Ponds with a further 116 apartments and 2 retail tenancies.

Puckle Street has in recent times struggled to maintain a buoyant retail leasing market, and now faces the prospect of a further 19 retail tenancies entering the mix across these three projects.

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Giancorp refine their Moonee Ponds intentions

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Sydney’s 2017 Vivid festival features an installation from design firm The Buchan Group illuminating the Lloyd Rees water fountain in Martin Place.
The feature from Buchan Group, titled, re/FRACTION shoots glittering, refracted light across the fountain, with footage shown continuously over the 20-metre-wide fountain.
Anthony Rawson, senior associate, The Buchan Group, said re/FRACTION would give Vivid visitors the chance to “form a bond” with the installation and become part of the festival itself.
“re/FRACTION plays on the themes of vibrancy, personality and movement, and invites audiences to interact with the amplified light, flowing visual scenes and distinct colour effects,” Mr Rawson said.
“Using cutting edge digital design, extensive light vibrancy technologies and animation expertise, this installation allows viewers to see another side of what an already well-known structure.”
"Creating re/FRACTION had enabled the design firm to experiment with and evolve new methods of light vibrancy and manipulation to reinvent already well-known landmarks."
The Buchan Group will also show two more pieces in the festival; inSIGHT – a low-fidelity render of the human face that will be featured at the Royal Botanic Gardens; and Portholes – a display that captures the viewing experience of explorers on display at The Rocks.
The Buchan Group worked with design studio Propaganda Mill to build Portholes and Precision Engineering and Manufacturing for many aspects of the installations.
Four more pieces will be shown; Uncovered World on display at The Rocks, 100 Ways to Say I Love You, showing at the City Recital Hall, Big Red Button on display at the gardens, and Music Box at The Rocks.
The Buchan Group’s displays will be on show every night throughout Vivid Sydney from 26 May to 17 June. Visit www.vividsydney.com for more details.
 
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Buchan design reinvents Lloyd Rees water fountain landmark for Vivid Light Festival

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It's not every day an intended project can lay claim to being the largest mixed-use development outside of Melbourne's CBD.

Clayton will soon enough host <a href="/buildings/m-city-2107-dandenong-road-clayton">M-City</a>, a massive project on a 35,000sqm site located at 2107-2125 Dandenong Road. Controlled by local developer Nick Saraceno for the best part of 25 years, the long-dormant site's new launch as M-City comes after previously being referred to as the Nova Centre.

Having been in the works for a decade, the state planning minister of the day became the approving authority for the project during 2009, with the green light granted thereafter.

Schiavello have since been enlisted as joint developer alongside Saraceno Group for M-City, which at the time of approval carried a price tag of $600 million.

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<figcaption>Artist's impression of M-City's first stage. Image: CBRE</figcaption></figure>Stage One of M-City sees 170 one, two and three bedroom apartments on offer, with apartment internals ranging between 46sqm and 102sqm. CBRE have been installed as the master sales agent.

Beyond the initial apartment release, three additional residential buildings are in the works, as is a 225-suite international hotel, 189 serviced apartments and a commercial office building. During planning the commercial aspect consisted of a seven-level office building containing approximately 13,000sqm of leasable space, although the final figure under the M-City banner is unclear.

Kmart and Woolworths have been earmarked as anchors for the sizeable retail portion of the mixed-use project, with a cinema complex also in the works.

Long serving project architects Buchan Group continue to oversee the project, tweaking the approved plans to create M-City. Amenities include the ubiquitous pool and gym, a landscaped rooftop garden, tennis facilities, open air games area and  BBQ space. M-City will also host a child care centre.

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<figcaption>Artist's impression of an M-City apartment interior. Image: CBRE</figcaption></figure>Such a scale of M-City, it has been listed as a stand-alone future activity centre within the Monash National Employment and Innovation Cluster.

In the middle of the Victorian Planning Authority's freshly released <a href="https://vpa-web.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Monash-NEIC-framework-plan_March2017_WEB.pdf">Draft Framework Plan</a> for the Monash Cluster, M-City will be surrounded by the largest concentration of jobs outside of the Melbourne's CBD. An ongoing target for a number of large commercial and institutional developments, Monash Cluster includes Monash University's ongoing transformation and the Frasers-backed 60,000sqm commercial development at <a href="/news/a-commercial-mini-city-beckons-as-melbournes-southeast-flourishes">254-294 Wellington Road, Mulgrave</a>.

Construction on M-City's first phase is slated to begin later this year, with an approximate construction timeframe of 18 months expected.
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Melbourne's largest mixed-use development outside the CBD lands in Clayton

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Queensland's oldest Banyan Fig tree will be part of a new residential development in Brisbane's Cleveland Point.
The development is to feature 33 apartments integrated with the heritage-listed tree and is designed by architecture firm The Buchan Group.
Gerry Holmes, director, The Buchan Group director said Banyan Fig tree on site has a 12-metre trunk with an extensive root system underneath, so it was important for us to develop a design that would not impact the tree, both now and in the future," he said.
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“The building has been significantly set back from the streetscape to provide a buffer between the tree and the apartments and to ensure a generous landscaped area adjacent to North Street’s pedestrian link.
“This also creates an enjoyable space to be used by residents and visitors, while also showcasing the Banyan Tree.
“The design pays tribute to the surrounding urban, historical and coastal context of the area, whilst enhancing the visual amenity of the site for residents, visitors and the local community.
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“The upper floor of the complex is terraced to soften the building’s impact from the street. This design strategy reduces the visual bulk of the building and also allows the project to sit comfortably in the surrounding landscape."
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Apartment development to integrate Queensland's oldest Banyan Fig tree

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The architecture firm The Buchan Group has design and refurbishment projects underway at three world-class resorts in Fiji.
They are due to open during the next 18 months.
The resorts include the existing Sheraton Resort &amp; Spa at Tokoriki Island and the Westin Resort &amp; Spa in Denarau, along with the new Momi Bay Resort.
The Buchan Group’s Brisbane Interiors Team was appointed to the Sheraton Tokoriki and Westin Denarau resort projects in 2013.
Some of this work has needed to be redone following damage caused by Cyclone Winston earlier this year.
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Originally owned by Starwood Hotels, both the Sheraton Tokoriki and the Westin Resort &amp; Spa are now part of Marriott International group.
Buchan also undertook the concept design and refurbishment for the Sheraton Resort &amp; Spa at Tokoriki Island’s existing 3,632 square metres of central facilities and pool areas, as well as the conception of the resort’s new honeymoon suites. The resort is due to reopen on 1 February 2017.
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“Since Fiji is one of the world’s most well-known honeymoon destinations, we were tasked to undertake the interior design concept for the resort’s new luxury honeymoon suites,” Davis said.
Construction is expected to be completed soon on the new five-star A$70 million Momi Bay Resort, designed by the Gold Coast team at The Buchan Group.
The 250 room resort, to be operated by Marriott, is located at Momi Bay, 45 minutes from Nadi International Airport.
It will become one of Fiji’s main overwater bure resorts and is centred on a 21 hectare lagoon.
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Fijian resorts reinforce Buchan's Pacific presence

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Final touches are being applied to the Sky One display suite in preparation for the project's sales launch this Saturday. Gold in colour and mimicking the tower's eventual shape, the display suite is located at 545 Station Street, Box Hill.

Extensively covered by Apartments.com.au thus far, the tower is set to become a Box Hill landmark with developer Golden Age Group poised to accept reservations for what they believe will be a project that brings a heightened degree of sophistication to the suburb which is 14 kilometres due east of Melbourne's CBD.

The fourth and arguably most attractive design iteration for the site, the DKO Architecture-designed Sky One is a 36 level tower containing 434 apartments with unimpeded views to all directions. The apartments will sit atop a three-level retail, dining and health emporium, adding street level activity to a site which has been vacant for some time.

The food emporium will see a Shanghai laneways-inspired market, with a variety of restaurants on show.

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<figcaption>Lower level perspective of Sky One. Image courtesy Golden Age Group</figcaption></figure>Further information has been shed on Sky One's features, with an array of amenities offered within the building. Level three is dedicated toward a residents’ Sky Lounge with landscaped gardens, pool, gym, spa, sauna, family wet area, yoga studio, formal and informal lounges, private dining, private cinema/media room and an entertainment room all present.

Penthouse and sub-penthouse residents over levels 32 to 35 and a limited number of north facing apartments will also have their own exclusive level 32 Sky Club. Meeting and function spaces are included as are relaxation areas.

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<figcaption>Sky One's anticipated pool deck. Image courtesy Golden Age Group</figcaption></figure>55 single bedroom apartments will maintain internals of between 44 to 47 square metres, with 342 dual bedroom apartment at between 66 to 82 square metres in size. More opulent three bedroom dwellings range between 92 and 127 square metres, while external areas range from a modest 7 square metres through to 88 square metre terraces.

325 basement parking spaces are included, allowing buyers who have no requirement or interest in driving to purchase a car space-free apartment accordingly.

A choice of two apartment interior schemes are available, split between the light-toned Dawn or dark-toned Dusk finishes, with an overarching emphasis on light and reflection throughout each apartment.

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<figcaption>a lounge forms parts of the project's amenities. Image courtesy Golden Age Group</figcaption></figure><h2>What they say</h2>

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We recognise this is a very important site and so we are creating a dynamic, distinctive building that will add vitality, vibrancy and quality to the local community and become a central hub for Box Hill.
<cite>Jeff Xu, Managing Director, Golden Age Group</cite>
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Sky One will be seen from great distances because it is surrounded by low rise buildings and sits on the peak of Box Hill’s central hill, giving it a unique vantage point. Our design was based on Feng Shui principles which ensured we optimised light and the stunning views to the north and east as well as the panorama of the CBD to the southwest.

Golden Age understands owner occupiers are looking for top quality and amenity in their living spaces and our plans have been driven by giving residents the best light, views and living space designs.

The curving façade will be finished in bronze glass and bronze metal panels with apartment living areas glazed from floor to ceiling in high performance glass or double glazing, depending on aspect.
<cite>Jesse Linardi, Director, DKO</cite>
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