<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sunland-group">Sunland Group</a> has officially lodged plans for its first Gold Coast apartment project since the departure of the Abedian family from the company three years ago, unveiling a new high-rise proposal for a prominent Broadbeach corner site on Old Burleigh Road.

The application was submitted by an entity directed by Tom Jamieson, stepson of longtime Sunland leader Soheil Abedian, and Riaz Rezvanipour, brother-in-law of Sahba Abedian, Soheil’s son.

Sunland acquired the 1,283 sqm site on the corner of Old Burleigh Road and Armrick Avenue for $9.5 million late last year and is now seeking approval for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/99-101-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">42-storey tower with 81 apartments</a>.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/contreras-earl-architecture">Contreras Earl Architecture</a>, the proposed tower at 99-101 Old Burleigh Road would deliver a predominantly larger-format apartment mix aimed at the owner-occupier market. Plans include 17 two-bedroom apartments, 55 three-bedroom apartments, and nine four-bedroom residences across 35 residential levels.

The development also incorporates three basement levels, four podium parking levels, two levels of communal recreation facilities, and rooftop plant and equipment. A total of 189 car spaces are proposed, significantly exceeding the 90 spaces required under the planning scheme.

The architecture adopts a sculpted, curvilinear form, with deep wraparound balconies and integrated landscaping intended to soften the tower’s vertical expression. The planning report states the building’s “slender footprint/form provides a complimentary yet varied built form within the local streetscape” and contributes to “a varied, yet ordered skyline.”

Contreras Earl noted in its Architectural Statement that from the early stages, the project addressed a fundamental challenge: how to accommodate the required residential yield while avoiding the conventional model of a tower sitting on a rigid, fully resolved parking podium.

“The most direct response would have been to consolidate parking into a singular, flat podium and extrude a repetitive tower above,” the statement said. “While efficient, this approach would result in a consolidated built form with limited engagement with the surrounding landscape and public realm.”

Instead, the conventional podium model was “deliberately rejected”. The architects described the base of the building as “a landscaped architectural condition where structure, planting and circulation are integrated”.

“Rather than presenting a continuous built mass, the base of the building is articulated through a series of concrete planter elements that organise the podium into a fragmented system,” the statement said. “This approach reduces the perceived bulk of the lower levels while establishing a more permeable interface with the streetscape and adjacent open space.”

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The site sits within the High Density Residential Zone and inside the City of Gold Coast’s unrestricted “HX” building height area, where the planning framework anticipates intensified residential development tied to the expanding light rail corridor. The planning report notes the area is undergoing “transition toward more intense development forms” given its proximity to Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise, and high-frequency public transport infrastructure.

Positioned directly opposite Broadbeach Park and within walking distance of Florida Gardens light rail station, the development would sit among a rapidly evolving stretch of Old Burleigh Road that has become one of the Gold Coast’s most active apartment development corridors.

The application joins a growing pipeline of luxury residential projects reshaping Broadbeach, including nearby developments by 5Point Projects, Polycell, and Graya.

The planning report argues the project contributes toward the Gold Coast’s long-term housing targets under the South East Queensland Regional Plan, which forecasts the need for more than 100,000 additional high-rise dwellings across the city by 2046.

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The Abedian family departed Sunland Group in late 2023, ending a four-decade association with the company, and subsequently established the private development firm Abedian &amp; Co. The group is currently delivering <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/greenmount-residences-cnr-hill-street-and-marine-parade-coolangatta-qld-4225">Greenmount Residences</a> at Rainbow Bay and recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/18-mary-avenue-14-18-mary-avenue-broadbeach-qld-4218">18 Mary Avenue</a> in Broadbeach.
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Joel Robinson

First look: Sunland Group returns to Broadbeach new apartment market with new Old Burleigh Road tower plans

The Minns Labor Government has established the new Bays West Delivery Authority to lead the development&nbsp;of the Bays West Precinct and Blackwattle Bay Precinct.&nbsp;

The Authority is charged with creating Sydney’s newest precinct, a thriving, connected, sustainable hub with White Bay Power Station as its cultural heart. Its vision is to build on the area’s natural, cultural and industrial history to shape a vibrant new neighbourhood.

The precinct will deliver up to 8,500 well-located homes, including a minimum of 10 per cent affordable and essential worker homes. Combine new housing with public open space, opening public access to the waterfront for the first time in more than 100 years, while retaining important deep-water facilities to support Sydney’s working harbour.

Located just minutes from the Sydney CBD and connected to a world-class metro, ferry, walking and cycling links, the Bays West precinct will rebalance housing growth towards well-serviced inner-city locations and help tackle the state’s housing crisis.

The Bays West Delivery Authority,&nbsp;an agency of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, will report to the NSW Minister for Lands and Property who already has oversight of major precinct renewal projects including at Blackwattle Bay and Barangaroo.

As part of the broader Bays West transformation, the Minns Government recently announced that a proposal from Lendlease to redevelop part of the Bays West Precinct has progressed to Stage 2 of the NSW Government’s unsolicited proposals process.

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The Minns Labor Government has also confirmed the Bays West precinct will have a new suburb name. This will be the first major suburb built in close proximity to Sydney’s CBD in decades and will encompass the area currently being referred to as Bays West, including Glebe Island and the White Bay Power Station. Served by a new Metro station just five minutes from the CBD, it will become one of the most populous suburbs in the Inner West and one of Sydney’s premier cultural destinations.

An early works program is taking shape, which&nbsp;includes the first stages of an international design competition.&nbsp;

The aim of the Bays West&nbsp;International&nbsp;Design Competition is to&nbsp;ensure design excellence is embedded in the project from the start. The competition will deliver an&nbsp;urban framework that defines the character, ambition and long-term identity of&nbsp;this&nbsp;former industrial precinct as it transitions to a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable residential&nbsp;neighbourhood.

The competition will be led by the Bays West Delivery Authority in partnership with Government Architect NSW.&nbsp;

It will launch with an invitation for a global Expressions of Interest, before moving to an invitation-only stage that will be assessed by a panel that&nbsp;will provide advice to Cabinet who will select a winner.

Premier of NSW, Chris Minns said the establishment of the new Authority is the first step in transforming the Bays West precinct into a vibrant, livable suburb minutes from the Sydney CBD and two stops from Hunter St Station on the Metro West line.

“The Authority will deliver well-located homes close to the heart of the city and integrate the new precinct with Blackwattle Bay and the new Sydney Fish Market.

“This is a generational opportunity to build a new suburb on the city’s edge and open the harbour foreshore to the public for the first time in a century.”&nbsp;

Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper said the new Bays West Delivery Authority established by the Minns Government will turbocharge the development of Sydney’s newest suburb.

“The Authority is working at a record pace to deliver an international design competition, planning pathways and a financial model so that this development benefits Sydney with well-designed homes in a central location, close to public transport, jobs, entertainment and essential services.

“If we want Sydney to stay liveable and affordable, we need to be bold about using underutilised government-owned land to deliver homes for the future while making sure essential working harbour functions can be accommodated.”

Bays West Delivery Authority established to "turbocharge" Sydney’s newest suburb

Around 400 additional homes could be built at Southwark Grounds on Port Road, lifting total site capacity from 1300 to around 1700 dwellings.

A recently approved code amendment would allow apartment towers of up to 14 storeys in some areas of Renewal SA’s redevelopment of the former West End Brewery.

Renewal SA Acting Chief Executive Shane Wingard said he welcomed the code amendment, with the increase in heights and homes making a positive impact on the supply of high-quality, well-connected housing close to the city.

“By going higher across some parts of Southwark Grounds, we are adding a substantial number of very well-located homes with little impact on project delivery time or planned open space,” Mr Wingard said.

Since the project officially launched in 2025, Mr Wingard said more than 12,000 enquiries had been received about living at Southwark Grounds.

“The very strong early interest we’ve seen since homes were first released in the precinct reinforces our plans to create more housing opportunities,” he said.

The Southwark Grounds code amendment was launched in December last year, with community engagement undertaken over five weeks from January.

It proposed increasing maximum building heights from eight to 14 storeys on the eastern section of Southwark Grounds, and to 12 storeys across the remainder of the site, with minimum building heights ranging from two to four storeys.

The code amendment was implemented through an Early Commencement policy in late January, allowing developers to quickly explore the viability of increased height and housing yield while other planning processes continue.

One of the first developers delivering apartment sites have already finalised redesigns to increase the number of apartments following the code amendment.

Samaras’ development adjacent to the future Colonel Light Park is now planning to deliver 125 apartments across 11 storeys, significantly greater than original plans of around 50 apartments across four storeys.

The developer is also exploring the potential for additional affordable housing outcomes.

Most of the apartments at Southwark Grounds will be delivered within a master-planned precinct on a large parcel of land on the eastern portion of the site, covering around two-thirds of its 8.4 hectares.

Wingard said detailed precinct planning over the coming months may identify further opportunities to increase yield further that could see total apartment numbers at Southwark Grounds, exceed this number.

Affordable homes at Southwark Grounds will also see a net increase, with Renewal SA maintaining its commitment to a minimum of 20 per cent affordable housing across the development.

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Civil works have begun across the site, with construction under way on the first new roads surrounding a townhouse precinct in the south‑west corner of Southwark Grounds. This includes Renewal SA’s 17 Founder’s Row homes, which are on track for completion by Christmas.

“We expect to have people living at Southwark Grounds by the end of the year, so delivering roads and public spaces for those residents is among our highest priorities.”

Construction of 40 townhouses off Anderson Street, known as West Village and being delivered by Contour, is forecast to begin in mid‑2026. Kolabb’s Anderson Lane development will follow shortly after, delivering a further 26 townhouses.

Southwark Grounds is a state government‑led urban renewal project now set to deliver around 1,700 homes over the next decade.

Homes will be supported by a supermarket, a range of retail and hospitality offerings anchored by a revitalised Walkerville Brew Tower, a childcare centre, car parking and well‑connected public spaces.

400 new homes planned for Adelaide's former West End Brewery site

Brisbane developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/cavcorp">Cavcorp</a> has lodged plans for a new mixed-use residential development at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/55-wyandra-street-teneriffe-qld-4005">55 Wyandra Street</a>, Teneriffe, anchored by an 85-metre public laneway designed to reconnect the suburb’s riverfront with the Gasworks precinct.

The buildings, known as Teneriffe House and Teneriffe Lane, would replace the existing Queensland Cotton head office site with a 15-storey residential tower transitioning to eight storeys toward Helen Street. The project has been designed by Plazibat Architects and lodged as a code assessable development application for 93 apartments across a 3,401 sqm mixed-use site within the Newstead and Teneriffe Waterfront neighbourhood plan.

Central to the scheme is the transformation of an existing service easement into a publicly accessible cross-block connection linking Wyandra and Helen Streets. Cavcorp says the new laneway will act as both a pedestrian shortcut and a landscaped civic space between the Teneriffe Riverwalk, ferry terminal, and Gasworks precinct.

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“The revised proposal delivers a legacy public-realm cross-block link, permanently secured for community use, transforming an existing private easement into a safe, high-quality pedestrian connection between the Teneriffe heritage riverwalk and the Gasworks–Long Island precinct,” the planning report states.

The laneway will sit beneath a large subtropical loggia integrated into the podium levels of the development. The design incorporates deep landscaping, water gardens, lobby spaces, business lounges, and ground-floor apartments to create what Cavcorp describes as a climate-responsive “urban verandah.”

The tower itself has been designed as a slender form with recessed floorplates and curved translucent corners inspired by contemporary Japanese architecture. The building height aligns with the Commercial Road precinct controls, which permit towers up to 15 storeys within proximity to Longland Street.

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The project will comprise a mix of larger-format apartments aimed at owner-occupiers, downsizers, and families. The proposed apartment mix includes 11 loggia apartments across the lower levels, 50 four-bedroom Sky-Terrace apartments from levels three to seven, and 32 Sky-Pool Homes occupying the upper tower levels. The Sky-Pool Homes will feature private thermal plunge pools integrated into oversized balconies.

According to the application, the apartments are intended to reinterpret the scale and character of Teneriffe’s woolstore conversions and Queensland homes within a vertical residential format.

“The sky-pool homes build on Cavcorp’s previous projects and introduce a distinct apartment typology to Teneriffe, informed by both local and international precedent and responding to an identified market demand for enhanced safety, space and amenity,” the planning submission notes.

A major focus of the proposal is its five-level wellness and lifestyle offering, extending from the basement through to the rooftop.

Amenities proposed include a rooftop Swim &amp; Racquet Club with a 25-metre Olympic lap pool and tennis court, coworking spaces and libraries, golf simulators, wine storage, concierge facilities, business lounges, pet wash areas, and rooftop longevity-focused wellness spaces with spas, outdoor fitness zones, and landscaped terraces.

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All parking will be concealed within basement levels accessed from Wyandra and Helen Streets. Cavcorp says the deep-basement engineering approach allows the entire ground plane to prioritise landscaping, pedestrian movement, and active frontage rather than vehicle infrastructure.

The development continues Cavcorp’s concentration in Newstead and Teneriffe, where the Brisbane developer has delivered a number of apartment projects including Lucent, Le Bain, and Luminare, as well as the Long Island Wellness Precinct nearby. Several of those projects have received national design and architecture awards, including recognition under Brisbane’s “Buildings that Breathe” program.

Cavcorp unveils wellness-focused Teneriffe House and Teneriffe Lane apartment buildings

Focus Group Investments has lodged plans for a new apartment development at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/64-70-hanover-street-fitzroy-vic-3065">64–70 Hanover Street</a> in Fitzroy, seeking to utilise the Victorian Government’s recently introduced Great Design Fast Track pathway to accelerate approvals for the project.

The proposal is among the latest developments to emerge through the state-led initiative, which was established to fast-track well-designed residential projects in activity centres and transport-connected inner-city locations. The pathway allows qualifying developments that meet elevated design and housing benchmarks to bypass traditional council planning timeframes and instead be assessed directly by the Department of Transport and Planning.

Designed by SJB, the development will comprise a mix of apartments above activated lower levels, with a strong focus on architectural articulation, landscaping, and communal amenity. The design response seeks to balance the industrial character of Richmond’s former warehouse precincts with a more contemporary residential form.

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Proposed are 63 new dwellings, a wide ranging mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, and townhouses and duplexes. They will be spread across a part-three, part-eight storey building.

The Planning and Urban Context Report by Tract says the development is of an "exemplary architectural standard" and has been carefully crafted by SJB Architects.

"Dwellings&nbsp;will benefit from excellent access to natural light, cross-ventilation opportunities and extensive communal space," the report noted.

The architectural material highlights the project’s integration of landscaped elements and communal spaces throughout the building. The proposal also incorporates sustainability initiatives aligned with the Victorian Government’s push for higher-performing apartment developments under the fast-track program.

The Great Design Fast Track was unveiled by the Victorian Government in 2024 as part of a broader housing supply strategy aimed at accelerating the delivery of new homes. Projects assessed through the pathway must demonstrate high-quality architecture, sustainability outcomes, and housing diversity while being located close to public transport and existing infrastructure.

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Focus Group, founder and led by Paul De Lutiis, is increasingly active across Melbourne’s inner suburbs, targeting well-connected urban renewal locations suited to medium and higher-density residential development. The Fitzroy proposal continues that strategy, leveraging the area’s strong transport links, established retail amenity, and proximity to the CBD.

Fitzroy has been one of the most popular spots for developers and buyers in recent years. The likes of PACE Development Group, SMA Projects, Crema Group and Chapter Group, currently selling projects in the suburb.

First look: Focus Group Investments taps Victoria’s Great Design Fast Track for Fitzroy apartments

Caydon

The collapsed apartment developer Caydon Property has filed plans for a massive 36-level tower in Harris Park, bordering Parramatta, just days after listing the prime development site for sale.

The 1,818 sqm site at 114-118 Harris Street is just 850m from Parramatta Train station, 750m from the Parramatta Ferry and 240m from the new Parramatta Light Rail stop.

The documents submitted to the Parramatta City Council are dated across May and June, a month before it was announced the Melbourne-based developer collapsed.&nbsp;

MHNDU, led by Brian Meyerson, won the Parramatta City Council’s Architectural Design Excellence Competition for the project, dubbed Clay Cliff Point due to its&nbsp;location adjacent to Clay Cliff Creek, an important water way for the Burramattagal people of Parramatta.

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"With an intrinsic connection to place as a guiding principle for our design, we are taking inspiration from the nearby waterway to attune the significant multi- residential building with its surrounding natural landscape," MHNDU said on the design.

"As part of our overall concept, we are devising a re-naturalisation of the nearby Clay Cliff Creek. By investing in the regeneration of this ecosystem, we envisage that our development will enhance the ecological condition of the waterway and provide public amenity for the broader community. "

There are 203 apartments planned, a mix of 38 one-beds, 142 two-bedders, and 23 three-bed apartments. There's also a marked effort for public artworks to engage the wider community.

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"The heritage of Parramatta is perhaps amongst the richest in the State, but struggles with the primacy of change and that change sometimes overwhelms the scale and nature of the 18th, 19th &amp; 20th century heritage and its fabric," Cracknell &amp; Lonergan Architects noted in the documents submitted.

"The three proposed visual artists, Brendan Van Hek, Justene Williams and Gemma Smith are all contemporary Sydney based artists with nationally recognised public artworks/ installations. Through a public art proposal these stories can be retold in a contemporary and didactic manner to inspire and educate occupants of, and visitors to the building."

The plans include a large ground floor retail space and four commercial spaces on level one, which will within a red brick podium.&nbsp;The communal facilities will be located on level four, with a pool, gym, sauna, steam room and function room proposed.

Caydon collapsed in July owing debts of a reported $200 million.

The documents submitted to the Parramatta City Council are dated across May and June, a month before it was announced the Melbourne-based developer collapsed

First look exclusive: Caydon lodge Parramatta apartment tower plans to flip project

Caydon, founded by Joe Russo back in 1999, has hit the market running with its Preston apartments, Due North, with over 70 per cent sold.&nbsp;

Climbing 12 levels with 107 apartments, a rooftop space, a coworking area in the lobby and three retail spaces, Due North is set to be a unique addition to High St, Preston.

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Each level will contain a maximum of 12 apartments, designed&nbsp;with the owner-occupier in mind.

Local singles and couples in the hunt for their first home have taken up a crop of the apartments in Due North, with the nearby High Street, which is scattered with bars and restaurants, providing a swathe of highly desired amenity.

With the area experiencing a spat of gentrification, many buyers are seeking two-bedroom apartments, with the increasing flexibility of working-from-home and the need for an office space.

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Only a five per cent deposit is required to secure a new home in <a href="https://www.urbandirect.com.au/due-north/?utm_source=article">Due North</a>, with two-bedders starting from $593,000, meaning only a $29,650 deposit needed.

Construction is now underway on the Preston apartments, which are expected to be completed in the first half of 2023, giving buyers even more time to save the remainder of the funds for the property.

Owner occupiers can save on stamp duty for a limited time also, with buyers paying less than $6,000 stamp duty on two-bedroom apartments.

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With over 20 years' experience, Caydon has delivered over 4000 projects across Melbourne, including Windsor &amp; Co in Preston, as well as the Ivanhoe, Ettaro in Brunswick East and Only in Flemington.

The group currently have Rise, a two and three-bedroom apartment development in Moonee Ponds for sale, along with Home by Caydon in Alphington.&nbsp;

Home offers two and three-bedroom apartments, with buyers again only requiring a five per cent deposit and&nbsp;move-in slated for spring this year.&nbsp;

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Designed by Caydon's architecture and design team, each level consists of a maximum of 12 apartments, curated with the owner-occupier in mind.



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Why first home buyers are snapping up apartments in Caydon’s Due North, Preston development

The Melbourne-based apartment developer Caydon are the latest southern developer branching out in to Queensland.

They&#39;re starting on the popular Gold Coast, but aren&#39;t building in the heart of the popular tourist hub.

Their first project will be in Miami, just south of Mermaid Beach at the quieter, northern end of the Gold Coast.

Caydon, who always use their in house design team, has lodged plans for a boutique 18-level apartment tower with just 51 apartments, a maximum of four apartments per floor, on the Miami dress circle The Esplanade.

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The front facade is the host of fins that represent the sunrise from the ocean, with the fins located on the opposite facade telling the story of shadows rays to fall, the design statement submitted by Caydon to the Gold Coast City Council read.

&quot;The transition of fins create unique but strong looks in each and every angles.&quot;

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The curves&nbsp;of the&nbsp;tower. Image credit: Caydon Design

The proposed building, at 266 The Esplanade, has been articulated to maximise ocean views.&nbsp;

There will be 35 two-bedroom apartments and 14 three-bedroom apartments, some of both configurations coming with a study, and a sprawling sub penthouse and penthouse.

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The penthouses will span the entire level and will each have&nbsp;three bedrooms, each with their own walk-in-robes and ensuites, three balconies, two studies, and a walk in pantry behind the open plan kitchen, living and dining area.

The&nbsp;penthouse starts at level 17 and has two levels, with stairs leading up to a private rooftop terrace with a lap pool and spa, outdoor kitchen, and lounge and dining areas.

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The glass facade of the&nbsp;tower. Image credit: Caydon Design

The resident amenity will be located on ground level, and will feature a gym, swimming pool, a spa, a yoga lawn, and a sauna.

&quot;The recreation deck was designed to make real connection with the vibrancy and vitality that beach side living offers,&quot; the design statement continued.

Currently on The Esplanade&nbsp;block is North Burleigh Place, an old low-rise apartment building.

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The development will sit adjacent to parklands. Image credit: Caydon Design

The Miami - North Burleigh area is undergoing a new wave of&nbsp;urban regeneration and gentrification, according to the town planning report by Zone Planning Group.

The Esplanade itself has two new developments, 112 The Esplanade approved and under construction,&nbsp;and ALBA at 264 The Esplanade,&nbsp;currently on the council planning approval desk. Both have been designed by bureau^proberts.

The report also cited developments on First Ave and Goodwin Terrace, which are all contributing to the regeneration.

<a href="/new-apartments/burly-residences-north-burleigh-264-268-the-esplanade-burleigh-heads">To keep up to date with the development and its launch, enquire here</a>

About the developer

Caydon are well known in Melbourne development circles,&nbsp;delivering&nbsp;100 percent of their apartment developments on time and on budget.

Since being founded in 1999 by Joe Russo, Caydon have diversified&nbsp;city skylines with&nbsp;contemporary apartments, commercial spaces, retail outlets and luxury hotels.

They currently have four projects in market, Home at Alphington, Rise at Moonee Ponds, Due North in Preston, and Coppins Corner in Cremorne,.

Their first project will be in Miami, just south of Mermaid Beach at the quieter, northern end of the Gold Coast

Caydon Property to expand in to Queensland with first Gold Coast apartment tower

Due North is the latest development by the respected Melbourne developer Caydon Property, located in the hive of Melbourne&#39;s lively Preston precinct.

Inspired by the industrial past of Preston, the&nbsp;fa&ccedil;ade of the 12-level High Street building features raw brickwork, exposed concrete, custom metalwork and glass.

Caydon aren&#39;t like most developers, whose standard practice is to outsource the architecture and design to an independent firm.

Urban recently sat down with&nbsp;Giuditta De Santis, Caydon&#39;s&nbsp;director of architecture and design, to discuss the Melbourne development.

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MK: Due North was managed and delivered by Caydon&rsquo;s in-house team. Why do you think this adds value to the project?

GDS: Working in-house allows us to take full ownership of the project, and helps simplify decision making.

Our team is very experienced and resourceful, and working in-house helps us maintain control of the overall design and ensure material consistency.

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MK: What was the design brief for the Architecture &amp; Design Team?

GDS: We wanted to ensure that the interiors reflected the modern yet eclectic vibe of the suburb.

So when looking at finishes and fixtures, we created a contemporary palette of stone, marble, timber flooring and a choice of grey or charcoal colour palettes.

MK: What spoke to you about Due North in particular?

GDS: Due North has a fantastic location, right in the hive of High St. Preston is a very vibrant suburb and has a great amount of local amenities.

We wanted the size of the project to reflect the area, so it&rsquo;s a more boutique-style development. &nbsp;

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MK: Due North boasts a number of communal amenities. What are some of the amenities and benefits that residents can expect to enjoy?

GDS: Many of Due North&rsquo;s amenities are located on the rooftop, giving you stunning views of the city - which is quite unusual in this area. There&rsquo;s also a rooftop pool, yoga lawn, outdoor gym, and private entertaining booths with BBQs.

I think this space will be hugely popular with residents, as it allows them to form new connections in a safe and peaceful environment.

Shared spaces create a feeling of community in the building, especially in times where many of us value our immediate community, including our neighbours.

Working from home has also cemented itself in our 9-5 culture, so there are a variety of coworking spaces in the lobby. Each space is equipped with everything you&rsquo;d need to set up your laptop and work from home.&nbsp;

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MK: What design features have you included that the average homebuyer may not notice straight away?

GDS: We really wanted Due North to reflect the current needs of our homebuyers, which is why we have focused on creating ample storage, working from home spaces, and pet-friendly living.

For example, we ensure that there are additional areas for storage when we design a floorplan - such as linen cupboards and fully fitted robes.

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In terms of working from home, many of our apartments have a flexi-space that you can turn into a home office, plus there&rsquo;s a coworking area downstairs that is available for all residents to use.

When choosing materials and finishes, we look at what is easiest to clean and can withstand playtime with our furry friends, such as engineered timber flooring and reconstituted stone benchtops.

Plus, all of our apartments have balconies and shared outdoor spaces that both you and your pets can also enjoy.

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MK: Were there any challenges during the development or design process that you had to overcome?

GDS: Melbourne&rsquo;s lockdown would be the key challenge we have had to overcome. It&rsquo;s quite hard to collaborate with our suppliers online, plus sourcing materials and samples of finishes was very difficult during this time.

However, in the end, the team really pulled together, and we were able to overcome these issues.

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Caydon director of architecture and design, Giuditta De Santis, discusses the Melbourne development

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"The interiors created to reflect the modern yet eclectic vibe of the suburb" - The design details behind Due North, Preston apartments

Buyers in the Home, Alphington apartment complex have been offered rebates up to $101,000.

The rebates on settlement ranged from $27,000 to $60,000 for two-bedroom units.

The rebates range from $51,000 to $101,000 for three-bedroom units in the 16-storey complex.

The two-bedroom apartments eligible for the grant are priced from $691,000 to $1.508 million while the three-bedroom homes are priced from $1.29 million to $2.548 million.

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At its 2019 launch the prices for its two-bedroom offerings was $532,000 to $1.598 million and its three-bedroom layouts were priced from $1,120,000 to $2,615,500.

The initiative, dubbed the Caydon Home Grant, comes as the state government&#39;s 50 per cent stamp duty concession ends June 30.

All homebuyers were eligible for the new stamp duty discounts, but only until the end of the 2020-21 financial year.

The Victorian Government&#39;s stamp duty savings of 50% was across new builds and off-the-plan apartments valued up to one million dollars.&nbsp;

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Caydon has sold just over 50 per cent of the 324 apartments.

Completion is scheduled for July next year for the development to be located at YarraBend, the site of the old Amcor paper mill.

Set at 626 Heidelberg Rd at the Chandler Highway corner, the 7470 sqm Home sits alongside Glenvill&rsquo;s 14.5ha YarraBend precinct.

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The Caydon Home Grant does not apply to its other projects such as Due North at 70-82 High Street, Preston.

The Caydon Home Grant &ndash; rebated by CP Alphington Development - is available from 28 June, 2021 until 30 September, 2021 on two and three-bedroom apartments and skyhomes in Home, Alphington.&nbsp;

A potential purchaser should seek independent legal advice and make their own enquiries in relation to this offer and before entering into a contract of sale, the Caydon website advises.

A year away from completion, Caydon has announced a Caydon Home Grant with up to $101,000 rebated to apartment buyers in Home, Alphington 

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Caydon offers up to $101,000 rebate for Home, Alphington apartment buyers

Located in the hive of Preston, Due North is the latest residential offering to hit High Street.

The architecturally designed apartment boasts rooftop living, Melbourne views and spacious apartments.

Urban takes a look at seven reasons you should consider securing an apartment at the project.

1. Located in a vibrant neighbourhood

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From its artisanal caf&eacute;s to trendy breweries, Preston is a cultural, foodie and retail hotspot beloved by Melburnians.

Situated within 20 minutes of the Melbourne CBD, residents at Due North can enjoy the diverse choice of restaurants, bars, fashion stores found on High Street.

Preston&rsquo;s dynamic population helps foster a sense of community and charm, and the suburb is well-serviced by lush parks and convenient transport options.

2. Delivered and designed by Caydon

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The 12-storey apartment is delivered and designed by the privately-owned Melbourne developer, Caydon.

The group manages every aspect of its projects from architecture and interior design, sales and development to its settlements team.

With $4 billion in the development pipeline and $2 billion in completed projects, Caydon have established themselves as a trusted Victorian developer.

3. Commissioned artwork by an Australian artist 

<a href="/buildings/due-north-preston-70-82-high-street-preston"><img alt="" height="1104" src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2021-06-10_at_12.18.45_pm.png" width="1848" /></a>Due North has teamed up with Melbourne born, Brooklyn-based artist and illustrator, Brogola, who is known for large-scale outdoor art and street murals in New York.

Customised exclusively for Due North, the artwork will reveal Brolga&rsquo;s unique characters and bold palette that reflects the heart and soul of this vibrant community.

&ldquo;The piece that I&rsquo;ve created for Due North is a snapshot of daily life in the Preston area. It contains traces of everyday city life with mixes of nature flowing through it, similar to that area of Melbourne&rdquo;, Brogola said.

4. Spacious apartments

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Offering 107 apartments, Due North is thoughtfully designed and inspired by the industrial past of Preston.

The fa&ccedil;ade features raw brickwork, exposed concrete, custom metalwork and glass.

&ldquo;Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the apartments in sunlight, while the spacious balconies offer a sense of freedom&rdquo;, the project marketing reads.

Other features of the apartments include timber flooring, reconstituted stone benchtops and the choice to include additional study or balcony sizes to match your needs.

5. Stunning views and great amenities

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Due North offers residents the chance to make the most of Northside living, boasting rooftop space, a coworking area in the lobby and three retail spaces.

&ldquo;There&rsquo;s been a shift in the way we work, which has been reflected in the spaces we&rsquo;ve designed for Due North&rdquo;, said Giuditta de Santis, Caydon&rsquo;s director of architecture and design.

The unique rooftop features a pool, an outdoor gym, yoga space, seating area and entertainment booths with barbeques.

6. Great rental returns

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Preston is highly sought-after by investors thanks to its affordability, and opportunities for great rental returns.

The Northside suburb offers one of the best rental returns and also the best overall return on investment thanks to strong rental yields.

&ldquo;Everything is close at hand in this suburb&rdquo;, the project marketing reads.

With a walk score of 91, residents are within snacking distance of the best bars, cafes and restaurants, and moments away from retail, schools and parks.

7. Sustainable considerations 

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Caydon is committed to sustainability, with a strong track record in delivering developments that reach a minimum 6.5-star energy rating.

The Due North project boasts environmentally conscious features and is designed to decrease your energy consumption; helping you save more on your next power bill.

Features include rooftop solar panels, bike space, increased insulation, rainwater harvesting and high-performance glazing.

Urban takes a look at seven reasons you should consider securing an apartment at Due North

Seven reasons to secure a new apartment in Preston at Due North

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<a href="/developers/caydon-property">Caydon’s</a> latest project, <a href="/buildings/due-north-preston-70-82-high-street-preston">Due North</a>, is set to become one of the most desirable addresses in Melbourne’s inner-north.

Positioned in a prime location on <a href="/developments/preston-vic-3072">Preston's</a> High St, Due North will give residents stunning city views and a fantastic selection of restaurants, bars, breweries, fashion boutiques, grocery stores and more within walking distance. Residents will enjoy exploring the popular neighbouring suburb of Thornbury, and Melbourne CBD is just 20 minutes away.

Atop the building is a stylish rooftop which boasts resort-style amenities, including a swimming pool, outdoor gymnasium, barbecues and private entertaining booths for residents to enjoy. 

The architectural facade pays homage to the neighbourhood's industrial roots, with raw brickwork and exposed concrete featuring prominently in the design.

<figure><a href="/buildings/due-north-preston-70-82-high-street-preston"><img alt="" class="image-article_full_width_580px" height="662" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/due-north-70-82-high-street-preston-4f0f80f28e3fa4ee722123fefafe2d38.jpg?itok=z5RPqIGX" title="Due North. Image supplied." width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Due North. Image supplied.</figcaption></figure>Given the current shift towards working from home due to COVID-19, Caydon have decided to integrate a co-working space in the lobby to accommodate the growing demand for the ability to work from home, plus the addition of home offices in floorplans. 

Due North will include 107 pet-friendly apartments with a maximum of 12 apartments per floor, giving residents plenty of space to relax and entertain.

<figure><a href="/buildings/due-north-preston-70-82-high-street-preston"><img alt="" class="image-article_full_width_580px" height="387" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/due-north-70-82-high-street-preston-5e53fc8387164d76420446d9b25dacd2.jpg?itok=_VBHNmAl" title="Due North. Image supplied." width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Due North. Image supplied.</figcaption></figure><figure><a href="/buildings/due-north-preston-70-82-high-street-preston"><img alt="" class="image-article_full_width_580px" height="387" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/2bed_kitchen_light_final_book_edit.jpg?itok=aqTcMdpx" title="Due North. Image supplied." width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Due North. Image supplied.</figcaption></figure>Each apartment will feature bright, contemporary living areas, with a selection of light or dark colour schemes available to choose from.

The beautifully designed kitchens feature stone benchtops and splashbacks, with stunning cabinetry in either a matte oyster grey or charcoal grey. All kitchens are complete with the latest European appliances.

<figure><a href="/buildings/due-north-preston-70-82-high-street-preston"><img alt="" class="image-article_full_width_580px" height="414" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/200714_bedroom.jpg?itok=87wNzxsy" title="Due North. Image supplied." width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Due North. Image supplied.</figcaption></figure>Floor-to-ceiling windows make the most of the spectacular views on offer and fill each living space with an abundance of natural light. Throughout the apartments, you'll find integrated storage and built-in wardrobes. 

Environmental sustainability has been taken into consideration, within the design of Due North to achieve a star rating of 6.5. The development will feature rooftop solar panels, rainwater harvesting and high-performance glazing for thermal insulation.

<ul>
<li>1 bedrooms from $341K</li>
	<li>2 bedrooms from $584K</li>
	<li>3 bedrooms from $984K</li>
</ul>
For a limited time, when you purchase an apartment at Due North and you apply for the Federal Government’s $25K HomeBuilder, you will only pay a 5% deposit*.

To learn more about apartments available for sale within the Due North development, request a call from the sales agent via Urban. 

*T&amp;CS apply.
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Olivia Round

Rooftop living in the heart of Preston South

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Probuild has secured the contract to build Stage One of Caydon's <a href="http://maltdistrict.caydon.com.au/">The Malt District</a> on the former Nylex site, transforming it into a mixed-use residential and commercial development that retains elements of its industrial past.

Stage One of the development, known as <a href="http://maltdistrict.caydon.com.au/coppins-corner/">Coppins Corner</a> - a historical local reference to the 1850s Richmond and Cremorne identity George Coppin – includes a split-level tower of 15 and 12-storeys, featuring 209 one, two, and three bedroom and SoHo-style apartments, with retail and hospitality located on the lower levels.

The Coppins Corner residential building was designed by Fender Katsalidis to complement adjacent heritage structures being retained in the development, including a historic Malt House to be converted into a micro-brewery and pub. Coppins Corner also features public spaces, courtyards and laneways designed by landscape architect Oculus, that will connect new and old buildings in the precinct with roads, pedestrian and bicycle paths.

Almost 50% of Coppins Corner apartments have sold, with significant interest in three-bedroom apartments from young families and empty-nesters wanting to move closer to Melbourne.

Probuild’s appointment also includes construction of a 9-storey office building on the site’s south-eastern corner. Designed by Hayball, the 8,800 sqm complex will be occupied by business software giant MYOB, whom Cayden signed on in recent months.

<blockquote>
The emerging creative office movement and Cremorne’s urban grit meld industry with commerce, expressed materially in the use of brick and glass, while the heavily bricked podium levels respond to the neighbourhood’s rich historic qualities. The design’s slender, angular form pulls away from the boundary edge on a landscaped laneway to create a heightened pedestrian experience, activated by retail tenancies at ground level.

- Hayball
</blockquote>

The announcement builds on the momentum created from a string of recent announcements about the iconic site, including the MYOB deal and permit approval received in January for Stage Two of the development involving the iconic Nylex clock and silos.

Demolition works are already well underway at the site with Probuild commencing construction in the next few months, with an expected completion date of mid-2020.

<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/2178_caydon_cremorne_v02.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="MYOB's new digs at The Malt District designed by Hayball. Image: Supplied"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="713" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/2178_caydon_cremorne_v02.jpg?itok=e4XyUNA4" title="MYOB's new digs at The Malt District designed by Hayball. Image: Supplied" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>MYOB's new digs at The Malt District designed by Hayball. Image: Supplied</figcaption></figure><h2>What they say</h2>

<blockquote>
Probuild’s appointment to build Coppins Corner is a significant milestone for Caydon, and the start of the transformation of what is now a derelict industrial site into a stunning place for people to live, work and visit.

We have had an enthusiastic response to the release of Coppins Corner apartments from local residents, owner-occupiers and investors, who are attracted to the area for its proximity to the CBD, the MCG and Melbourne &amp; Olympic Park sports precinct, and bustling Bridge Road and Chapel Street with their shops and restaurants.

Probuild has a reputation for quality and excellence, which is why we have worked with them on other developments, and is precisely what buyers in The Malt District will get in their apartments.

- Jarrod Stratton, Caydon Chief Operations Officer
</blockquote>

 

<blockquote>
Coppins Corner is the third project Probuild and Caydon have collaborated on, after successfully delivering two Melbourne residential towers in the past.

We know we were selected for this job on the back of our people. Our people are leaders in both residential and commercial construction; Caydon really understand how Probuild adds value through our quality benchmarks and reliability.

- Luke Stambolis, Probuild Victorian Managing Director
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Laurence Dragomir

Probuild secures contract for Stage One of The Malt District

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Melbourne's dynamic hotel sector continues to see new deals done, further expanding the lengthy queue of short stay accommodation projects in development around the city.

After opening their first Melbourne outlet in Docklands at the turn of 2016, Peppers will take on a new Southbank tower as part of parent company Mantra Group's <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2016/11/30/mantra-group-secures-five-new-hotels/1480459707">aggressive expansion plan throughout Australian and New Zealand</a>. The plan sees Peppers Southbank as one of five new hotels for Mantra Group in the region, with 900 new rooms in total planned.

Peppers Southbank will be sited at 64-68 Clerendon Street, currently a two level commercial building across a 412sqm site. In anticipation of a late 2018 opening date, preliminary demolition has begun onsite.

<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/image84_5.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Peppers Southbank. Image: Point Polaris"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="350" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image84_5.jpg?itok=dL5HSdH_" title="Peppers Southbank. Image: Point Polaris" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Peppers Southbank. Image: Point Polaris</figcaption></figure>Although <a href="http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/building-and-development/property-information/planning-building-registers/Pages/town-planning-permits-register-search-results.aspx?appid=227857">garnering 63 objections</a> during the planning process, 64-68 Clarendon Street received approval during late 2015 for a residential hotel tower. The building's overall appearance has been altered from earlier images, with a cleaner facade, defined podium to Clarendon Street and additional floors added, slightly boosting the overall room count to 165.

Point Polaris are also involved at a <a href="http://www.pointpolaris.com.au/experience/peppers-southbank/">project management level</a>, with Peppers Southbank's development value slated as $60 million.

To the opposite side of the Yarra, and prolific developer Caydon have availed themselves as the driving force behind 1 Queen Street. Formerly home to Fletcher Jones, approval was sought and won by then entity Creative Wealth (Aust) Pty Ltd for a K2LD Architects-designed 26 storey tower above the historic edifice.

<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/image86_3.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="1 Queen Street. Image: Caydon"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="336" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image86_3.jpg?itok=MRp6kmFU" title="1 Queen Street. Image: Caydon" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>1 Queen Street. Image: Caydon</figcaption></figure>Gone is the plan for 117 residential apartments, with Caydon via its website confirming TOGA Group as the new operator of the now hotel development, under their Vibe brand. 1 Queen Street is in addition to Vibe Hotel Carlton and Vibe Savoy Hotel, also in Melbourne's CBD.

Caydon describes the project as a 23 level, boutique 4.5-star hotel, which is expected to start construction this year for an anticipated completion during early 2019. The building will include 204 hotel rooms, plus an indoor heated pool, gym facilities and retail spaces to street level.

Based on the image below, 1 Queen Street's development will also see the historic Fletcher Jones Queen Street frontage reinstated.

<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/image88_4.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="1 Queen Street. Image: Caydon"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="272" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image88_4.jpg?itok=h2LJV-J-" title="1 Queen Street. Image: Caydon" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>1 Queen Street. Image: Caydon</figcaption></figure>
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silvermb

Peppers and Vibe land new Melbourne addresses

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Subsequent to an earlier article which <a href="/news/moonee-ponds-on-the-up-and-up">highlighted the first phase</a> of the massive and long overdue redevelopment of the former Readings site in Moonee Ponds, further plans are now available which detail the second and more substantial portion, of what will constitute stage one of the overall development.

While <a href="/buildings/margaret-st-7-aspen-street-moonee-ponds">34-36 Margaret Street</a> is well advanced with preliminary marketing material circulating throughout the industry, the wraps can be taken off 40 Hall Street which envisages two apartment towers with the tallest reaching 22 levels.

Stage one of the development has the capacity to deliver 626 apartments on the site which sits between multiple transport nodes.

<h2>34-36 Margaret Street and 40 Hall Street</h2>

<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/img_6580.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Hero perspective from Hall Street. Image courtesy Caydon"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="644" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/img_6580.jpg?itok=t0b_EXOt" title="Hero perspective from Hall Street. Image courtesy Caydon" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Hero perspective of the Hall Street aspect. Image courtesy Caydon</figcaption></figure><ul>
<li>Site area: 7,979.6sqm (60% of the Readings site)</li>
	<li>6, 13, 16 and 22 level residential buildings</li>
	<li>Heights ranging between 18.6 and 67.9 metres</li>
	<li>626 apartments: 385 x 1BR, 240 x 2BR, 1 x 3BR</li>
	<li>1,044sqm of retail space over six double height tenancies</li>
	<li>3 basement levels holding 551 vehicles and 226 bicycles</li>
	<li>Extensive landscaping includes a new civic plaza, green podium treatment and rooftop gardens</li>
</ul>
<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/img_6578.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Moonee Ponds Market's expected yield. Image courtesy Caydon"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="313" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/img_6578.jpg?itok=V5HVKMCZ" title="Moonee Ponds Market's expected yield. Image courtesy Caydon" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Moonee Ponds Market's expected yield. Image courtesy Caydon</figcaption></figure>The graphic above demonstrates the sections of the site that will be split over the staged development. Margaret Street and Hall Street will be activated via Stage1, with the balance of the site which fronts both Homer Street and Everage Street set for future attention.

A civic plaza is slated for the mid regions of the site, acting as a linking space to surrounding streets.

<blockquote>
The plaza will be characterised by strong spatial containment punctuated by advanced tree planting. The paving design provides a way to transition between the language of Hal Street paving (by Council) and the language of the plaza, which will be made from sampling the diverse and textured materials that can be seen within the Moonee Ponds site.
<cite>Oculus statement, landscape report</cite>
</blockquote>

Glass, timber, metal, concrete and brick finishes will define the building exteriors.

The overall layout depicted above is generally in line with a <a href="http://www.plusarchitecture.com.au/portfolio/monee-ponds-masterplan/">Plus Architecture-conceived masterplan</a> for the entire site. While indicative heights have been given for three of the four future buildings, it remains to be seen what will materialise at the north east corner of the site, with previous concept plans indicating 30 levels of apartments living is not out of the question.

<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/image29_2.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="A comparison of old and new. Images courtesy Caydon and Plus Architecture"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="296" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image29_2.jpg?itok=BPhVbmOQ" title="A comparison of old and new. Images courtesy Caydon and Plus Architecture" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>A comparison of old and new. Images courtesy Caydon and Plus Architecture</figcaption></figure>Caydon have rapidly advanced plans for the prime site after revealing they were the buyer of the 1.34­ha parcel during April of this year. Leighton Properties and project partner Qualitas had held the site until the sale, submitting plans for a Plus Architecture-designed 16 level residential tower (above right) that subsequently gained planning approval.

Caydon have of late used Fender Katsalidis to design their upcoming batch of projects, with the Margaret Street and Hall Street designs no exception.

<h2>Hall and Margaret Street planning application team</h2>

<ul>
<li>Developer: Caydon</li>
	<li>Architecture: Caydon (with Fender Katsalidis)</li>
	<li>Planning: Urbis</li>
	<li>Landscaping: Oculus</li>
	<li>Traffic: GTA Consultants</li>
	<li>Wind: Vipac</li>
	<li>Waste: Leigh Design</li>
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