<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sekisui-house-australia">Sekisui House Australia</a> recently welcomed residents into Uno and Duo, marking the completion of the penultimate stage of its $1.2 billion West Village precinct in Brisbane's West End.

There are only two opportunities remaining in the two-tower stage known as The Allere Collection. Duo is fully sold out, but two penthouses have just been released in the sister tower Uno.

The sprawling penthouses, measuring upward of nearly 350 sqm, have been designed by renowned architecture firm Rothelowman to focus on multi-generational living. One penthouse has four bedrooms, the other five, as well as several living areas. A second entry to the apartments make them ideal for those with several generations living under one roof, allowing for greater independence and flexibility within the same home, an increasingly sought-after feature among extended families looking to remain connected without compromising privacy.

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Built by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/hutchinson-builders">Hutchinson Builders</a>, one of the best in the construction game, Duo forms part of a connected, pet-friendly vertical community that brings together two architecturally aligned towers with shared rooftop amenity.

Rothelowman Principal Jeff Brown previously described the design philosophy as centred on connection.

“When thinking of ways to nourish a soul one needs connection to self, to nature and to community,” Brown said.

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That ethos is expressed through Duo’s rooftop offering, which includes a pool and heated spa framed by mature planting, a private dining room and residents’ lounge, and BBQ facilities. On the lower levels, residents have access to&nbsp;work-from-home spaces, a workshop, and a pet parlour.

The rooftop captures views across the Brisbane River and back toward the city skyline, positioning it as both a retreat and a social anchor for residents.

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Owners in Duo also have access to Uno’s rooftop amenities, effectively doubling the shared facilities within the community. At Uno, residents can use a second rooftop pool, additional private dining and entertaining areas, a teppanyaki grill, and the Paw Pavilion, an off-leash space designed for residents’ dogs. The reciprocal access reinforces the project’s “vertical neighbourhood” model, where common areas are intended to extend the footprint of each apartment.

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The Allere Collection sits within West Village, a 2.6-hectare mixed-use precinct just 800 metres from the Brisbane CBD. Delivered progressively since 2016 on the former Peters Ice Cream factory site, the masterplan now integrates heritage buildings, retail and dining, health and wellness providers, and open green space into an established inner-west address.

Sekisui has released the final stage of the development, Callista on Park, set to be completed in Q2 next year. With the first release now 95 per cent sold out, limited large-scale three- and four-bedroom residences remain, priced from $2.6 million.

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Joel Robinson

Allere Collection residents move in as multi-award winning West Village enters its final chapter

Construction is underway at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/yarraville-green-42-stephen-street-yarraville-vic-3013">Yarraville Green</a>, the boutique residential development by <a>Excelon Projects</a> on Stephen Street in Yarraville, following the appointment of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/balmain-co">Balmain &amp; Co</a> as builder.

The milestone marks a significant step forward for the 53-residence project, designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/six-degrees-architects">Six Degrees Architects</a> with landscape architecture by Simone Bliss Landscape Architects, conceived around a strong focus on community, craftsmanship and connection to nature.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/excelon-projects">Excelon Projects</a>’ vision brings together 41 one, two and three-bedroom apartments and 12 townhomes arranged around a central landscaped garden, prioritising liveability in a low-rise, low-density format.

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Open-air corridors, a light-filled lobby and generous setbacks are intended to enhance day-to-day comfort while reinforcing the development’s community-oriented design approach.

Car parking has been located underground to prioritise shared green space and pedestrian movement through the site, allowing the landscaped garden to form the central organising element of the development.

Interiors incorporate custom pieces by Melbourne makers including leadlight pendants by Adadaz, hand-turned timber door handles by Auburn Woodturning, and blown-glass lighting by Ruth Allen, embedding a layer of local craftsmanship throughout the homes.

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Sustainability has also informed the design approach, with Yarraville Green targeting an average 7-star NatHERS energy rating. Passive design measures such as cross-ventilation and thermal mass aim to reduce reliance on mechanical heating and cooling, while rooftop solar panels will supply power to common areas and harvested rainwater will be reused for landscape irrigation.

Positioned along the quiet, tree-lined Stephen Street, Yarraville Green sits between Yarraville and Seddon villages, placing residents within walking distance of cafés, dining, boutique retail and the Sun Theatre.

Seddon Station is also a short walk away, ideal for residents seeking an inner-west address with strong amenity and transport connections.

Completion of Yarraville Green is anticipated in 2027.

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Balmain & Co appointed builder as construction begins at Excelon Projects’ Yarraville Green

A long-stalled Mermaid Beach development site opposite Pacific Fair, previously earmarked for a twin-tower project, is set for a fresh development push with plans for a major mixed-use residential tower.&nbsp;

Billionaire garbo Ian Malouf's development company, REMI Residences, is proposing Project Elegance, a 44-storey tower with over 270 residential apartments and 88 short-term accomodation units at&nbsp;2065 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach, on the corner of Mermaid Avenue.

Malouf paid $23.76 million for the 3,783 sqm site in 2022, six years after it traded for $34.1 million when it was bought by Hubei United Investment Group.

 
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The design statement by DKO says Project Elegance "represents a holistic response to its coastal and urban context. It draws upon site, climate, and landscape to create a composed architectural outcome that prioritises occupant experience, public interface, and long-term viability via vibrant and active uses."

They say the subject site&nbsp;occupies a distinctive island parcel with three street frontages and prominent visual exposure to passing visitors.

"This unique position allows the development to form a panoramic dialogue with water and city, setting the foundation for a climate-responsive, site-specific architectural expression.&nbsp;The podium base, inspired by the region’s sandstone headlands and coastal setting, and adopts a sculpted and grounded character that provides a stable counterpoint to the slender tower above."

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Residents and guests would have access to multiple communal recreation levels. Plans include a shared recreation deck on level six, with a pool and three padel courts. There will be a residential-only pool on level seven, and an upper-level communal space only accessible by those buyers towards the top of the tower.

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Ground-floor commercial spaces are proposed to operate between 5am and midnight, contributing to an activated street frontage along the busy Gold Coast Highway corridor.

The site sits within the High Density Residential zone and a Light Rail Urban Renewal Area, where planning policy encourages higher-density development close to transport infrastructure and services. The planning report states the project aims to “ensure the efficient reuse of this centrally located property” and support the transformation of inner-city areas into “more vibrant, compact, interesting, connected and active” precincts.

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The proposal marks the latest attempt to unlock the high-profile parcel, which previously carried approval for the “Elegance” twin-tower development, a project that included more than 500 apartments but ultimately stalled after sales activity ceased in 2019.

REMI Developments has been increasingly active in the Gold Coast property market, with the Malouf-led group positioning itself around premium residential and lifestyle-focused projects as the region continues to attract both interstate buyers and international interest.

Malouf is one of Australia's most impressive entrepreneurs, having sold his waste business fore more than $500 million, having started only with a small truck at 18 years old.

First Look: Billionaire Ian Malouf plans Mermaid Beach tower

A State Significant Development proposal from Ecove Group could see two high-rise residential towers developed above an ALDI-anchored retail podium in Gordon.

The 28-storey towers, dubbed Eight 10, would become the tallest in the sleepy Upper North Shore suburb, which has been stirred by changes to the Low to Mid-Rise Housing Policy aimed at triggering greater density around transport hubs.

Ecove Group’s plans for 810 Pacific Highway, a 2,357 sqm site around 400 metres from Gordon railway station, include 180 apartments, 39 of which would be dedicated as affordable housing.

Architecture firm PBD said in its Design Report the site "presents an exciting opportunity to positively contributes to the surrounding context, enhances the overall urban experience."

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The site previously received approval for a development comprising 56 apartments above retail in 2018.

PBD noted in its report that the planning&nbsp;context for the site has "evolved significantly since the original consent was issued."

In April 2024, the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) identified the site as being located within a Transport Oriented Development (TOD) precinct. In parallel, Ku-ring-gai Council progressed a preferred planning framework for Gordon Town Centre, including proposed amendments to the Ku-ring-gai Local Environmental Plan 2015 (KLEP 2015).

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PBD said the proposed development "responds to the amended KLEP 2015 and, in addition, seeks to utilise the floor space ratio and height incentives available under Chapter 2, Part 2, Division 1 of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021."

Late last year the first project in Gordon through the NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority was approved. That was for 106 apartments across two connected seven to eight-storey buildings.

Ecove plans 28-storey apartment towers in Gordon

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/graya">Graya</a> has set its sights on one of Brisbane’s scarce remaining riverfront development opportunities.

They have spent $17 million on an 810 sqm site across 16-18 Sandford Street, where it is planning SILK, a 15-storey apartment tower with just 22 apartments.

Planning documents outline a single tower designed to take advantage of the site’s northerly outlook toward the river and Brisbane CBD.

There will be eight two-bedrooms and 14 three-bedroom apartments on offer, each either half- or full-floor.

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According to the Town Planning Assessment, the proposal "showcases a high quality architectural and landscape design outcome that is enhanced by the amenity of the Brisbane River… and provides a subtropical design response that celebrates Brisbane’s climate and lifestyle.”

Ground level includes landscaped communal areas facing the river alongside a gym and outdoor garden space, while the rooftop terrace will feature multiple leisure amenities like swimming pools,&nbsp;dining and barbecue facilities, as well as outdoor relaxation and yoga spaces.

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Architecturally, the tower form draws inspiration from the movement of water along the river edge. Design documentation describes the building as “a form sculpted by flow, shaped by shifting water,” with curved forms, varied materiality, and sculptural elements used to soften the building’s visual bulk. Sandstone, an iconic material throughout St Lucia, is reinterpreted through a mix of refined and split-face textures across the façade.

The Sandford Street frontage is intended to present an articulated façade featuring vertical landscaping and sculptural architectural elements, helping the tower integrate with the evolving high-density character of the riverfront strip while maintaining visual interest from both the street and river corridor.

Graya has continued to expands its footprint across South East Queensland, with projects under construction across both Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

GRAYA unveils plans for SILK in St Lucia

Candalepas Associates

Discerning homeowners of Castle Residences, an exclusive address on the doorstep of Sydney&rsquo;s Hyde Park, will have access to numerous amenities thanks to a partnership with a luxury hotel brand.

&ldquo;Once upon a time, all the best people lived in a world-class luxury hotel&rdquo;, the developers, United Development Sydney, state.

Think Coco Chanel at The Ritz, Greta Garbo at Chateau Marmont and Cole Porter at the Waldorf Astoria, who all called hotels home.

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Castle Residences, too, will see a unique fusion of luxurious living and the hotel services of the international MGallery boutique hotel brand by Accor.

A worldwide leader in the hospitality sector, AccorHotels brings together over 4,100 hotels in 95 countries, with subsidiaries including Swiss&ocirc;tel, Mercure and Sofitel.

Sitting within the historic Porter House, built in 1876, the MGallery hotel will rise five storeys and maintain the building&rsquo;s heritage sandstone fa&ccedil;ade, while the new residential tower soars above.

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Designed by architecture firm Candalepas Associates with interiors by the interior designer StudioAria, the striking modern structure appears to float over the heritage-listed building, interwoven to achieve a balance of beauty and liveability.

The Manhattan-style apartments feature sculptural cantilevers, alcoves and honeycomb-like arches.

&ldquo;I can imagine, in years to come, that Porter House and the new tower building will merge into one in people&rsquo;s consciousness, as if the entire assembly always coexisted&rdquo;, architect Angelo Candalepas said.

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Residents will experience hotel luxuries and world-class amenities offering a new level of convenience for Sydney as privileged members of the world-class AccorHotels community.

Focused on comfort and amenity, services will be accessible to residents via a personalised iPad application.

Below features an extensive list of the hotel services available at Castle Residences:

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	<li>Dedicated room service</li>
	<li>In-residence catering</li>
	<li>In-residence housekeeping</li>
	<li>In-residence maintenance</li>
	<li>Access to hotel facilities including restaurants, bars, gym, pool and business centre</li>
	<li>Concierge service for restaurant and taxi bookings plus mail and package deliveries</li>
	<li>24-hour security</li>
	<li>Valet parking services</li>
	<li>General service bookings including couriers, dry cleaning and laundry</li>
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The project is expected to reach completion in 2022.

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Castle Residences boasts access to numerous amenities thanks to a partnership with a luxury hotel brand

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What extra luxuries residents at Castle Residences, Sydney, get as part of AccorHotels partnership

When <a href="/architects/candalepas-associates">Candalepas Associates</a> were commissioned to lead the design for Sydney&#39;s new landmark project, <a href="/buildings/castle-residences-sydney-116-castlereagh-street-sydney">Castle Residences</a>, developer <a href="/developers/united-development-sydney" target="_blank">United Development Sydney</a> gave a simple yet challenging design brief: to create &quot;a work of art&quot;.

The award-winning Sydney-based firm led by Angelo Candalepas strived to achieve this by creating a series of spaces that evoke emotion, thought and discussion.&nbsp;

From the building&#39;s base, you can see cascading greenery &ndash; which Angelo refers to animatedly as a &quot;head of hair&quot;.

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&quot;The intention was to form a very soft top so that when people see the building in the skyline, it distinguishes itself from buildings which are flat-roofed, but also enables an enormous amount of green to be present.&quot;
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Personification and lightheartedness are also carried through into the building&#39;s interiors, with the Candalepas team drawing inspiration from the human eye.&nbsp;

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&quot;At the time of the competition, what we had thought was a very beautiful representation of form was the arch &ndash; it&#39;s so arresting to the human eye because of many reasons - but the primary one I believe is that it is in the form of the human eye. 

What we&#39;ve done is created imprints of the human eye for the homes and when you think about - a series of beautiful eyebrows representing both the expression of the building outwardly and the impression of the building inwardly. 

It has been an important aspect of the design.&quot;
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While the design team had plenty of creative freedom to explore imaginative ideas, the historical context of the area was taken into account to ensure the building seamlessly integrated within its surroundings.

Key landmarks that influenced the design were Porter House, St Georges Church, the Workers Club, the old Telstra Exchange and Lincoln House.

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&quot;All of these things [historical landmarks] have to factor into what we do - there is no point in pretending that we&#39;re working in a vacuum and so it&#39;s important to recognise that the site comes with an understanding of everything that existed prior to when we came.&nbsp;

My feeling is that when the scaffolding comes down there will be an overwhelming sense that it [the building] has a contextual presence &ndash; that the building has a sense of being of its place, but also a sense of being of its time &ndash; which is going to make it look different to the other buildings, but respect them.&quot;&nbsp;
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As Castle Residences reaches the completion of its construction timeline, Angelo, who has been working on the project for over 10 years, will be able to see his team&#39;s vision in its built form, standing 36 stories tall on the prominent Sydney CBD site.&nbsp;

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&quot;I&#39;m most proud of the fact that I&#39;m still here. After many, many people have sold and bought the site - after 10 years of working on the project and after all the arguments and resilience that needs to be shown of an architect in this city, I&#39;m still here doing it, and I&#39;m proud of that.&quot;
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Olivia Round

'It has a head of hair' – Castle Residences' architect discusses the unique and distinguishing features of the new Sydney landmark development

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The latest prospective development looking to add to the nation's largest office market landed at planning earlier this month.

City of Sydney has fielded a request to add a slim 13 storey office building at 4-6 York Street, just south of Wynyard Station which is itself subject to a substantial commercial development. The $29 million York Street development bid also includes alterations and refurbishments to the adjoining 341 George Street building. 

In vogue design practice Candalepas Associates was tasked with design duties by development entity 6 York Street Pty Ltd which is controlled by NGI Investments.

<h2>4-6 York Street application summary</h2>

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<figcaption>Planning image: Doug &amp; Wolf</figcaption></figure>Candalepas Associates' designs intentions sees the tight 611 square metre site which is now an at grade car park and single storey building adorned with a tower spanning 55.4 metres. Owing to the site's small footprint, ground floor amenities within the scheme are contained to 143 square metre cafe/bar alongside lobby requirements.

Thereafter "the new building will be physically connected to the existing building at 341 George Street, and there will be access between most floors of the two buildings which will necessitate some alterations to the existing building." A typical floorplate within the new addition spans 500 square metres, with a project Gross Floor Area of 6,128 square metres.

Further design detail for the York Street proposal is <a href="https://architectureau.com/articles/candalepas-associates-designs-marble-and-scalloped-concrete-tower/">outlined on ArchitectureAU</a>.

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<figcaption>Planning image: Doug &amp; Wolf</figcaption></figure>The combined size of the York and George Street buildings will still see the overall development at the lower end of the size scale relative the healthy number of substantial office towers proposed and in development through Sydney's core.

Perhaps most noteworthy is AMP's Quay Quarter Sydney project designed by 3XN. The 200 metre redevelopment of AMP's existing headquarters has just received its first tower crane that will in part facilitate the delivery of a new 102,000 head office for the financial services company.

It along with 55,500 square metre Circular Quay Tower at 182 George Street, 60 Martin Place and the aforementioned 59,000 square metre Wynyard Place are among Sydney's largest office developments under construction.

Further developments in their infancy include the approximately 40,000 square metre Metro Martin Place development.

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