From suburban apartment blocks to skyline-defining towers, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/deicorp">Deicorp</a>’s journey over the past 26 years has been one of consistent expansion and scale. The last decade in particular has seen Deicorp become one of the most prolific developers in Greater Sydney. Now with a $3.5 billion pipeline and some of its boldest projects yet, the developer is taking on central Sydney, starting with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/hyde-metropolitan-sydney-133-141-liverpool-street-sydney-nsw-2000">Hyde Metropolitan</a>.

Deicorp founder Fouad Deiri started the company in 1999 initially working out of a small office in Hurstville, with a 21-unit townhouse project in Albert Street Newtown. With a small but capable team, they utilised their extensive construction industry experience to grow the scale and complexity of jobs to now having a team of more than 200 with more than 4,000 units currently under construction.&nbsp;

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One of their most significant developments, Hyde Metropolitan, will arguably become one of their greatest feats, reshaping the city skyline at the southern end of Hyde Park.

Deicorp is already nearly five years into the development process. It was 2021 when they secured the Polding Centre, a 1970s, 24-storey office building on the corner of Liverpool and Castlereagh Street, from the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney, following a six-month competitive process.

As per the City of Sydney regulations when developing within their council to the scale of such a building, the council undertook a competitive design process where architects put forward different designs and schemes for the site.

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They settled on the proposal by renowned architect <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/candalepas-associates">Angelo Candelapas</a>, which would bring to life their vision to create one of the best new developments within the CBD.

“I cannot imagine anything more beautiful than the delivery of a building which can demonstrate a deep affection for our sun,” Angelo Candelapas said of the design. “It is a building with dramatic foyers and an oasis garden for the residents. These two facilities link to provide a sense of wellness and nature in the centre of the city.”

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Fouad Deiri said he had long admired the innovation and design language of Candelapas.

“Deicorp has deliberately partnered with some of Sydney’s most recognised and capable architects in the past and we understand the value of working with truly talented designers,” Deiri said.

There are just under 170 apartments on offer at Hyde Metropolitan, a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences, many with never-to-be-built-out views over Hyde Park and towards the Harbour.

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Upon arrival, residents will be greeted by an eight-level-high private lobby with arched cathedral fenestrations, serving as a podium to the 55-level tower. The ground level will also host a high-end restaurant and cocktail lounge, very much in keeping with its vibrant streetscape.

The resident amenity will sit on top of the podium and will feature a 25-metre pool, landscaped courtyards and gardens, a barbecue area, gym with a sauna, and a music room. Sales are being handled by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/srm-residential">SRM Residential</a>. SRM Director Dave Milton said Hyde Metropolitan will be "one of the preeminent Sydney residential developments on the southern end of Hyde Park."

Hyde Metropolitan is one of nine developments either under construction, in planning, or in market for Deicorp.

Their next project to launch, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/falcon-alexander-8-alexander-street-crows-nest-nsw-2065">Falcon &amp; Alexander</a> in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/crows-nest-nsw-2065">Crows Nest</a>, will be their first development on Sydney’s Lower North Shore. True to tradition, Deicorp has already commenced construction on Falcon &amp; Alexander, prominently positioned at The Five Ways junction, placing it a five-minute walk from the new Metro station and in close proximity to Crows Nest Village. The one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments will start from just under $1.3 million.

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Deicorp will roll into 2026 with several more projects to launch to the market for the first time.

They have already cleared their massive 2.87-hectare site Zetland that borders Gunyama Park, where they will transform a former industrial site into <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-avenues-zetland-130-joynton-avenue-zetland-nsw-2017">The Avenues</a>, 624 apartments across nine buildings, curated ground-floor retail, purpose-built student housing, and build-to-rent dwellings delivered in partnership with Scape. It is one of the largest developments to be launched in Sydney’s inner south in recent years.

One of their most anticipated projects is the $1.8 billion Five Dock masterplan <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kings-bay-village-53-75-queens-road-five-dock-nsw-2046">Kings Bay Village</a> (below), to be delivered in a joint venture with non-bank lender Metrics.

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Kings Bay Village will comprise 1,185 new homes, including 218 affordable dwellings for essential workers, along with 6,500 sqm of public open space and 14,700 sqm of vibrant retail and commercial offerings.

Add to that more releases at their <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/showground-pavilions-castle-hill-3-andalusian-way-castle-hill-nsw-2154">Castle Hill Showgrounds</a> precinct, and their under construction projects in Rhodes and Parramatta, Deicorp is in the midst of adding a much-needed 3,000 new apartments to some of Sydney’s most sought-after postcodes.

Read more: <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/deicorp-teams-up-with-metrics-for-1-88-billion-kings-bay-village-five-dock-masterplan">Deicorp teams up with Metrics for $1.88 billion Kings Bay Village, Five Dock masterplan</a>

Joel Robinson

Deicorp dives into luxury as Sydney apartment development pipeline grows

A prominent corner in Wynnum’s central precinct could be reshaped under new plans from <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/toore-developments">Torre Development</a>, with a development application now with council for a sculptural eight-storey apartment building combining residential, office, and recreation uses.

Situated at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/63-bay-terrace-wynnum-qld-4178">63 Bay Terrace</a>, the 2,014 sqm site lies at the intersection with Charlotte Street, within the Wynnum-Manly Neighbourhood Plan’s Wynnum central business district sub-precinct. The proposal seeks to deliver 78 apartments above ground-floor non-residential tenancies, with architecture by Plus Studio.

The proposed building will be a mix of 58 two-bedroom and 20 three-bedroom apartments spread across seven residential levels, crowned by a 914 sqm communal rooftop terrace featuring a pool, gym, sauna, and private dining areas.

Ground level activation is a key aspect of the design, with 771 sqm of office and indoor sport and recreation space proposed to reinforce the area’s major centre designation. The site will also deliver improved pedestrian amenity via a recessed entry plaza on Bay Terrace and a landscaped public realm along Charlotte Street.

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In their design report, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/plus-studio">Plus Studio</a> described the form as “sculpted into a rhythmic wave, amplifying facade dynamism while merging interior life seamlessly with the city’s texture to evoke a fluid, immersive urban living experience”.

Vehicle access will be via Bay Terrace, with four basement levels accommodating 197 car spaces, including 177 for residents. Bicycle storage is also provided for 193 bikes.

The building’s architectural character is marked by curved balconies, horizontal banding at podium level, and lush greenery integrated throughout.

“Traditional developments in Wynnum typically feature above-ground car parking, a tiered 'wedding-cake' building form, no podium-level landscaping, and no rooftop amenities,” Mewing Planning noted in the DA, positioning this proposal as a departure from the norm.

The new development is Torre's second in the area, having recently completed Catalina, a more boutique building with 28 apartments.

There are only two new developments currently on the market in Wynnum: Panorama on Bay Terrace and Adena Residences on Sorrento Street, the latter of which is nearing completion.

First look: Torre eyes sculpted mixed-use apartment tower for key Wynnum corner

“We honestly never thought we’d have penthouses.”

That was the view from <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/ellipse-property-group">Ellipse Property Group</a>, developer of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/carrington-place-castle-hill-36-carrington-road-castle-hill-nsw-2154">Carrington Place</a>, Cas​tle Hill’s $850 million masterplanned community. Atrium, the project’s first stage, has been one of the Hills Shire’s most successful launches, with sales cutting across almost every buyer demographic. But it was one group in particular, downsizers, that shaped the next evolution of the development.

“Our large three-bedroom apartments, anything bigger than 135 sqm, were quickly getting snapped up,” says Puja Khanna, Ellipse’s Sales, Marketing and Design Associate Director. “We had a huge amount of interest from downsizers who were living in houses and used to having extra space. Many hadn’t wanted to leave because they couldn’t see themselves in a smaller apartment.”

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That demand drove Ellipse to reconfigure layouts during the early stages of the construction phase. “At one point a buyer asked us to combine a two-bedroom and a one-bedroom into a 145 sqm three-bedroom. We applied that across the stack and created five more, they all sold very quickly.&nbsp; Then another buyer wanted something even bigger. We looked strategically at how to cater for this appetite and ended up redesigning the whole of the top level. Sixteen units became eight penthouses, each one unique in its design, configuration, or aspect.”

Ellipse’s new penthouse collection takes space and finishes to another level. Offering up to 334 sqm of indoor-outdoor living, they feature stone kitchens with central islands designed for entertaining, walk-in pantries, and a full suite of integrated Miele appliances and a Fisher &amp; Paykel fridge.

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Living areas are anchored by luxury fireplaces, while expansive balconies and terraces include outdoor kitchens with bar fridges, sinks, and built-in barbecue benches. Bathrooms will feature large-format porcelain tiles, brushed brass fittings, frameless shower screens, and floating timber-toned vanities.

“We’ve already had a buyer secure one of the penthouses purely from a hand-sketch drawing,” Khanna says. “We worked with them for months to refine the specifications and inclusions. That consultation process has helped shape the rest of the penthouses — some even feature two separate living spaces.”

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Ellipse’s builder <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/decode">Decode Group</a>, an award-winning Tier 2 residential builder and one of the first to achieve a prestigious Gold iCIRT rating, is well advanced in construction at Atrium, which is expected to welcome its first residents in mid-2026.

There will be four stages to Carrington Place, delivering over 800 apartments alongside 20,000 sqm of outdoor recreation space. Plans include a one-kilometre boardwalk connecting to Fred Caterson Reserve, along with extensive landscaping and community amenity. Ellipse has recently launched Carrington Place’s second stage, Lily Lane, which will deliver 220 new apartments across two new buildings.

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Ellipse Property unveils Atrium Penthouse Collection at Carrington Place, Castle Hill

Latent Defects Insurance (LDI) is rapidly becoming a must-have in the New South Wales new development market, with more developers than ever adopting the rigorous insurance policy that brings confidence to the market like no other.

While LDI has been long established in Europe and the Americas, it only entered the Australian market in 2022 when Resilience Insurance was approved to offer the cover. It arrived against a backdrop of high-profile defects cases that had dented confidence in the apartment sector.

Latent Defects Insurance is secured by the developer and protects the building—and, more importantly, the apartments within it, from any structural or waterproofing defects that may arise within the first 10 years of the building's completion.

Resilience Insurance CEO Corey Nugent says developers have quickly realised its importance.

“The overarching feedback from prospective buyers in the new development space is that they have an inherent lack of confidence,” Nugent says. “That has been the number one factor in buyers transacting. Latent Defects Insurance not only gives them complete peace of mind for 10 years, but it shows the developer they are buying from is standing by their product by taking out the insurance.”

Nugent says there has been a marked uptick in new projects with LDI in the last 12 months.

“There are now over 3,200 apartments in the pipeline that have, or will have, the Latent Defects Insurance policy. Developers understand the value it gives to buyers while also recognising that if they don’t offer it, others will—and that makes a competing development much more appealing to a buyer.”

Nugent says we are now seeing a real shift in the culture of development. The policy doesn’t just protect purchasers; it encourages better standards during construction because independent inspections are part of the process. “That’s the real long-term benefit.”

Builder-developers have been particularly active in driving adoption of the policy. Deicorp was among the earliest adopters, setting a precedent that many others have followed. Builder-developer DASCO has taken out LDI across its two new projects, Danks Street District in Waterloo and Senso in Epping.

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Fellow prolific builder-developer ALAND has taken out its first Latent Defects Insurance policy at The Walden, the newest apartment development in North Sydney. ALAND Founder Andrew Hrsto said offering the policy was a natural decision.

“With a project like The Walden, buyers expect certainty,” Hrsto says. “For us, LDI ensures that confidence is built in from the start, and that’s exactly what purchasers in this part of Sydney are looking for.”

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Newcastle builder-developer GWH has just taken out the policy at its newest development, ERA, one of the only new developments in the region with Latent Defects Insurance.

GWH Director Jonathan Craig said the policy is a “win for everyone.” “As a builder and developer, we take great pride in our work. Having third-party inspections throughout construction gives us confidence and delivers peace of mind for the buyer.”

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Longstanding, diversified developer Northland Group is offering the only LDI-insured apartments in Merrylands in Sydney’s growing west. Their under-construction Pitt Street development, Central Quarter, will comprise 194 apartments above a full new commercial and retail precinct.

Chris Williams, Operations Director at Home789, who is selling Central Quarter in conjunction with Stone Projects, says buyers are seeing LDI as both a value-add and protection.

“LDI is helping first home buyers and investors feel more confident, especially with all the negative publicity around off-the-plan apartments,” Williams says. He adds that buyers also appreciate the strict requirements and scheduled inspections throughout construction. “That adds another layer of credibility to the project and gives them extra confidence in the build quality.”

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Developments with LDI are subject to the Technical Inspection Service program, an independent third-party review process that monitors and evaluates a building’s design and construction. By integrating regular inspections and detailed assessments into every stage of construction, the TIS significantly reduces the likelihood of latent structural defects—issues that only become apparent after project completion.

Resilience Insurance is working with the NSW Government and expects Latent Defects Insurance to be mandatory by 2028.

“There are now over 3,200 apartments in the pipeline that have, or will have, the Latent Defects Insurance policy."

Resilience Latent Defect Insurance protection runs hot in New South Wales

The builder-developer model has become a widely discussed strategy in the new development space in recent years, particularly in the face of rising labour costs, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and a shortage of high-quality builders. Many developers who built their own projects were able to mitigate these challenges and continue delivering new apartments relatively unscathed.

In Newcastle, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gwh">GWH</a> stands out as the city’s only local builder-developer. While operating relatively quietly for decades, the diversified developer is now becoming a major player in a city that is traditionally deemed a “regional market”, but has grown to be anything but. Increased interest from Sydney-based buyers, driven by remote working trends and the search for affordability that often lies well outside of Greater Sydney, has only heightened GWH’s visibility.

Their strength lies in their fully integrated business model and the local reputation they’ve built. This has helped them navigate challenges like the pandemic as well as any developer in the country, and continues to guide their growing pipeline of projects.

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Jonathan Craig, GWH’s Managing Director, has been with the business for nearly 30 years. He stepped out of school and straight onto a construction site with his father, a structural engineer.

“I was straight on site in Cardiff, where I met Hilton Grugeon (one of GWH’s founders). Within a week, I was working for him and Grahame Chevalley (the other founder),” Jonathan recalls.

GWH was founded in 1995, initially focusing on industrial units and then moving into bulky goods retail developments, particularly in Newcastle and Maitland. In the early 2000s, the company began developing Coles neighbourhood shopping centres. They soon built out a construction team capable of delivering larger-scale projects, paving the way for their entry into multi-residential development.

While the builder-developer model isn’t necessarily new, GWH could arguably boast one of the most vertically integrated businesses in the country. Under the umbrella of the Hunter Construction Group, GWH has access to an in-house supply chain that includes a ready-mixed concrete provider, and structural steel, aluminium windows and doors and precast panel manufacturing businesses.

“We very literally deliver the developments from the ground up,” Jonathan says.

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Jonathan reflects on GWH’s “bold move” to buy a residential development site in Newcastle West over a decade ago. “People thought we were mad. At the time, it was Newcastle’s tallest building at around 13 storeys.”

Apartment living wasn’t the norm in Newcastle back then.

“The city and surrounds were predominantly made up of single blocks with weatherboard cottages, even in the centre of the city,” he says.&nbsp;

But fast forward a decade, and the landscape has shifted dramatically.

“The market is now incredibly well-educated and much more open to what apartment living can offer.”

One of the most noticeable market shifts Jonathan has noticed in the past five to seven years has been the demand for resident facilities.

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“We started with a residential rooftop in 2018, and then added a pool and gym. Now our developments include all of the above plus cinemas, steam rooms and multiple rooftop entertaining areas.” The residential rooftop space is an amenity GWH has double-downed on in recent years. It has become one of their signature offerings, with no other developer in the area dedicating the rooftop to residents.

Another major shift over the last five years is the buyer pool. Previously, about 75 per cent of GWH’s buyers were local downsizers from within a 40-kilometre radius. Today, the buyer demographic is much more varied, with younger professionals and investors who see long-term growth in the Newcastle area becoming more prevalent.

This diversification has led GWH to design developments with a wider range of apartment configurations and sizes to meet evolving demand.

GWH has delivered over 700 apartments since entering the multi-residential sector, and will add a further 193 apartments in the coming months with the completion of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/one-apartments-newcastle-west-1-national-park-street-newcastle-west-nsw-2302">ONE Apartments</a> in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/newcastle-west-nsw-2302">Newcastle West</a>. GWH focused on larger floorplans at ONE, which are around 20 per cent larger than what is typically available in both the new development and established apartments sectors in the region. The taller of the two towers in the building, at 80m high, will become the tallest tower in Newcastle.

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Just 650 metres away, GWH will soon break ground on their next project, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/era-newcastle-west-124-126-bull-street-newcastle-west-nsw-2302">ERA</a>. Another two-tower development, ERA will comprise 281 apartments, an open-air swimming pool on the shared podium level, a gym with a dedicated fitness studio and a dry sauna, and a rooftop terrace crowning each building.

ERA will be GWH’s first development to include Latent Defects Insurance by Resilience Insurance, which protects buyers from structural and waterproofing defects for 10 years post-completion.

“The policy is a win for everyone,” Jonathan says.

“As a builder and developer, we take great pride in our work. Having third-party inspections throughout construction gives us confidence, and delivers peace of mind for the buyer.”

GWH plans to take out Latent Defects Insurance on all future projects.

One of GWH’s most ambitious upcoming projects will reshape the west end of Newcastle. The developer recently secured The Cambridge Hotel, situated on a prized 1,942 sqm site, along with an adjoining 4,096 sqm parcel. Together, they form a 6,038 sqm megasite set to become a mixed-use precinct, featuring significant retail and hospitality on the ground floor, and several residential towers above.

“There’s such an opportunity to deliver something really special for this part of the city. “It’s one we, as a whole business, are very much looking forward to bringing to the people of Newcastle.”

Building from the ground up: GWH takes fully-integrated development model to new heights

Cera Stribley Architects

Embark on an exclusive journey through Richmond's vibrant landscape with Stefano Paciocco from PACASA, as he unveils the captivating story behind the iconic Park House development. Nestled atop Richmond Hill, Park House emerges as a beacon of luxury living, meticulously crafted to exceed the expectations of the discerning buyer.

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<h2>1.&nbsp;<a href="/buildings/omnia-4-6-horscroft-place-moorabbin">Omnia</a></h2>

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When designing The Fabric, Mirvac&rsquo;s award winning team prioritised comfort, style, functionality and sustainability. Their spacious courtyards are perfect for hosting your friends and family or to grow your own herb garden. The contemporary architecture is accompanied by floor-to-ceiling windows that maximises natural light. The Fabric also offers a range of intelligent and flexible home designs for optimal personalisation.

<h2>3. <a href="/developments/doncaster-vic-3108">Tullamore Homes</a></h2>

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Located in Doncaster, Tullamore Homes by Mirvac has private and public schools closeby with convenient transport routes to University of Melbourne and Deakin University. Tullamore Homes feature contemporary and functional open spaces, as well as walkable trails with 20% of the site dedicated to nature. It is in walking distance to Westfield Doncaster, has over 400 stores, including cafes, restaurants, cinemas, department stores, supermarkets and fresh food markets. Within the Tullamore community, the new&nbsp;dog-friendly caf&eacute;,&nbsp;Stables Providore Caf&eacute;, has had great responses from the community and is open during lockdown for takeaway and dine-in service.&nbsp;

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<h2>5.&nbsp;<a href="/buildings/haven-townhomes-42-homeleigh-road-keysborough">Haven Townhomes</a></h2>

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Situated in a residential neighbourhood to create optimal community lifestyle, Haven Townhomes spoil their residents with tranquil areas to relax. Haven Townhomes is located close to sporting and education facilities, shops, services, roads and transport. Equipped with European Artusi kitchen appliances that motivate cooking for family and friends. Haven Townhomes&rsquo; exterior is filled with luscious landscaped gardens, fences and driveway. With 80% sold in stage 1, Haven Townhomes has everything you need at your doorstep.&nbsp;

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The convenience of apartments and spaciousness of free-standing homes: 5 townhomes you’ll love in Melbourne’s outer suburbs

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Local developer ANGLE has seen strong demand for its TATE townhomes, with 50% sales success achieved in the first four weeks of launching. Located at 200 Cotham Road Kew, TATE comprises eight townhomes available in three and four-bedroom configurations, designed to provide purchasers with an accessible product in an otherwise tightly held and traditionally unaffordable precinct.

Designed by Cera Stribley Architects, TATE's design is characterised by a return to craftmanship - utilising handmade bricks, fluted glass, aged brass, crafted joinery and custom-designed wardrobes. ANGLE has sought to imbue a sense of 'home' within each residence, attracting a mix of families, as well as local owner-occupiers looking to capitalise on the unique offering available.

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<figcaption>TATE's interior. Image: Supplied</figcaption></figure>The townhomes range in size from 175 sqm to 210 sqm of internal area plus expansive courtyards designed by Eckersley Garden Architecture, with over half of the residences dedicating an entire top floor to the master suite, with living room ceilings soaring to 3m high.

According to ANGLE, TATE provides purchasers with an "individually crafted home that offers an unrivalled level of specification."

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TATE is designed for individuals, couples, downsizers and families who are seeking an architecturally beautiful residence within a prime location. As such, we’ve collaborated with like-minded partners who understand the calibre of design required for this precinct.

It's incredibly hard to build a new home in Kew’s Sackville Ward due to restrictive planning controls and the ever-increasing amount of heritage overlays being implemented, with less than 5% of the area available for development of anything but free-standing single dwelling homes.

Local owner-occupiers and those in neighbouring suburbs who understand this have been quick to enquire and purchase.

- Lachie Gibson, ANGLE Director
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Seeking to provide a point of difference to other properties within the area, Domenic Cerantonio of Cera Stribley Architects says TATE is larger and better proportioned in terms of width, which ultimately allows for more natural light and a greater sense of spaciousness.

TATE adds to Kew's healthy development pipeline, with Apartments.com.au currently tracking 17 projects in the leafy suburb.

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TATE townhomes prove to be a sales success for ANGLE

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Developer Ausco Group has taken a 6,600sqm site in Mulgrave to planning with the intent of adding 93 new dwellings to their expanding portfolio.

At 2263-2267 Dandenong Road, the Mulgrave project reinforces the developer's preference for developing sites in Melbourne's South Eastern suburbs. Now utilised as the Enjoy Church (East Campus), dual single story brick buildings over the site would make way for a Cera Stribley-designed apartment and townhouse complex.

Indeed the Dandenong Road application brings together the entities who have both enjoyed a period of sustained growth in recent times.

Submitted to the City of Monash last month, the Mulgrave application's dwelling mix consists 5 three bedroom apartments, 63 two bedroom apartments and 15 one bedroom apartments, plus 4 two bedroom townhouses and 6 three bedroom townhouses.

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<figcaption>Dandenong Road perspective. Planning image: Cera Stribley</figcaption></figure>2263-2267 Dandenong Road is only the second residential listing in Mulgrave to appear in the Apartments.com.au Project Database, and reinforces the propensity of developers to continue the push of apartments into non recognised higher-density suburbs.

Cera Stribley's design ethos for the project reads as follows:

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The main architectural design concept if the proposed building is defined by a clear aesthetic reflecting an industrial vernacular employing exposed brickwork, exposed structural grid elements and the use of metal cladding, brick, and cement render.

The proposed development is broken up into two distinct areas. One set of townhouses along the northern boundary and an apartment building facing Dandenong Road. Each area addresses the different interfaces of each boundary. This allows each building to address individual concerns and stand proud as individual buildings.

The apartment building protects the rest of the site from the busy Dandenong road and has 2 communal gardens/light courts for the residents use and to allow for the optimum internal amenity for the apartments. We have kept to a neutral palette of materials to be complementary to the surrounding neighbourhood. 
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<figcaption>Clarinade at construyction along with Ausco Group's pending Cheltenham project</figcaption></figure>Whilst 2263-2267 Dandenong Road is fresh to planning, Ausco Group can concern themselves with a number of additional apartments projects in their portfolio.

Mulgrave represents the firm's seventh listing in the Apartments.com.au Project Database; all in all Ausco Group now has approximately 430 apartments in development in Melbourne's South Eastern suburbs, plus townhouses and detached housing projects.

Ausco Group has also scaled up in size over their most recent projects. <a href="/buildings/the-clarindale-1213-centre-road-oakleigh-south">The Clarinade</a>, <a href="/buildings/collins-bates-19-25-collins-street-chadstone">Collins &amp; Bates</a> and <a href="/new-apartments/cheltenham-place-1234-1236-nepean-highway-cheltenham">1234-1236 Nepean Highway</a> all include at least 100 apartments; Collins &amp; Bates is Ausco Group's most recent release for sale whilst the 11-storey Cheltenham project is still at planning and looms as the developer's new headquarters once it is realised.
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AUSCO targets Mulgrave as their latest apartment project hits planning

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PACE Development Group have pushed further into the suburban apartment market. Adding to their already impressive list of residential apartment projects is news that the firm will be involved in two new developments.

Whilst the wraps are due to come off a significant project in Melbourne's South East in which PACE will be a development partner, there's no mistaking their newest development at 554-558 High Street Road, Mount Waverley.

PACE as developer is seeking approval for 90 dwellings across the Mount Waverley site, replacing two low-rise brick commercial buildings which themselves form part of the Syndal Activity Centre along Blackburn Road. Staggered to a height of 8 levels, 554-558 High Street Road has been designed by Cera Stribley Architects.

Two basement levels and three ground floor tenancies form the balance of the development, with one space earmarked as a medical centre. Above, a mixture of one, two and three bedroom apartments are expected, ranging between 50sqm and 129sqm respectively.

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The proposal is broken up into three distinct blocks - The Podium that addresses High Street Road and the rear carpark and recreational reserve, The Sandwich, which creates an immediate layer and The Crown, that floats above.

The primary design element is the grid. A simple yet powerful architectural expression that provides a balanced and subtle design response. This well refined expression ensures the building co-exists within its surroundings without trying to be overly striking, attention seeking or iconic.
<cite>Design Statement: Cera Stribley Architects</cite>
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The site in question covers 2,619sqm and has a 61.5 metre frontage to High Street Road. According to plans advertised with City of Monash, the project's complexion will be a mixture of glazing and metal cladding. Bronze, pale grey charcoal and white elements will define the building's look.

Cera Stribley Architects are also the design force behind another PACE development under construction, namely Pace of Northcote.

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<figcaption>Making way for Pace of Doncaster East</figcaption></figure>PACE Development Group's stable of current projects has expanded into virgin suburbs in recent times.

Mount Waverley joins Collingwood, Abbotsford, Doncaster East, Brunswick and Northcote as suburbs in which PACE has a current development interest. All six current projects also represent PACE's first foray into the respective suburbs, and a marked departure from the inner South East where PACE effectively served its development and construction apprenticeship.

With the recent commencement of works at Pace of Doncaster East, this brings to four the number of PACE projects under construction. The remaining projects at construction include Pace of Collingwood, Pace of Northcote and 808 Sydney Road.

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