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

Joel Robinson

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

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

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

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

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

Local Little Bay residents, along with buyers from premium postcodes across Sydney’s affluent Eastern Suburbs, have dominated purchases in developer-builder Urban Property Group’s first Eastern Suburbs apartment development, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/este-little-bay-jennifer-street-little-bay-nsw-2036">ESTE Little Bay</a>.

The $250 million coastal project, one of the first new developments in the area in several years, has proven particularly popular with downsizers, especially those from Coogee and Bondi. One Double Bay downsizer paid $4.7 million for a four-bedroom penthouse, setting a new local apartment price record in the process.

Buyers have been attracted to the combination of coastal tranquillity, premium design and amenity-rich neighbourhood living. The walkable village setting, along with proximity to three of Sydney’s leading golf courses, New South Wales Golf Club, St Michael’s Golf Club and The Coast Golf Club, has also been a key drawcard.

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Built across two low-rise buildings designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/hill-thalis-architecture-urban-projects-pty-ltd">Hill Thalis</a> and set along a lush, landscaped green spine, designed by leading landscape architect <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/arcadia-landscape-architecture">Arcadia</a>, ESTE Little Bay offers a collection of one, two, three and four-bedroom residences with interiors by Richards Stanisich.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/urban-property-group">Urban Property Group</a> Sales Director, Tom McIvor said the response to ESTE has been "nothing short of extraordinary."

“Buyers have been quick to recognise ESTE as a rare opportunity to invest in a coastal sanctuary that offers both seclusion and connectivity to the heart of Sydney,” McIvor said.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/srm-residential">SRM Residential</a> Senior Director, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/srm-residential">Clayton Ross</a> said the local market has responded incredibly well, driven by ESTE’s exceptional location and the rarity it offers.

“We’ve seen strong interest from a variety of buyer groups, all of whom are drawn to the exclusivity and quality of the build and construction by the 4.5-star iCIRT-rated builder / developer, Urban Property Group. There’s truly nothing else like it along Sydney’s coastline.”

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The project also includes robust buyer protections, including Resilience Insurance’s Latent Defects Insurance, providing 10 years of structural cover, and an independent iCIRT-rating of the developer.

“The iCIRT-rating adds another layer of confidence,” Ross added. “Buyers see it as a safeguard for their investment and their lifestyle.” A highlight of ESTE’s offering is its exclusive wellness amenities, including a heated rooftop infinity pool and outdoor heated spa, a state-of-the-art Technogym fitness centre, and a sauna.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/este-little-bay-jennifer-street-little-bay-nsw-2036">ESTE Little Bay</a> is topped out and is on track to complete towards the end of 2026, with residents moving in before Christmas.

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Eastern Suburbs buyers snap up ESTE Little Bay apartments

Docklands

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The focus of today's article is <a href="http://www.equiset.com.au/">Equiset</a>'s proposal at 710 Collins Street, designed by <a href="http://www.hassellstudio.com/">Hassell</a> and potentially Docklands' tallest building at 189 metres.  I will also touch briefly on the proposal's impact on the skyline together with <a href="http://www.collinssquare.com.au/">Collins Square</a> <a href="/news">Tower 4D</a> and <a href="http://www.lendlease.com/site-settings/splashpage.aspx">Lend Lease</a>'s <a href="http://www.batmanshillcollinsstreet.com.au/">701 Collins Street project</a> (covered in a separate <a href="/news/batmans-hill-collins-street-the-missing-piece-of-the-docklands-jigsaw">article</a>) by way of a number of in context renders.

Equiset's proposal calls for the demolition of the barely 5-year old <a href="http://elenbergfraser.com/">Elenberg Fraser</a> designed 'Lantern' structure fronting Collins Street in addition to 7 bays of <a href="http://elenbergfraser.com/#!/project/goods-shed">Goods Shed North</a>, in order to accommodate a 34-storey Premium Grade commercial tower offering 47,500m2 (NLA) of office space. The office space will be supplemented by up to 1,200m2 of retail space, stronger connections between the Goods Shed and Collins Street via a new set of public stairs,  a new laneway and public plaza.

The development is aiming for a minimum 5-Star Green Star Design &amp; As Built, and a minimum 5-Star NABERS.

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The proposed tower presents as a crystalline element on the skyline "whilst providing a glimpse of the overall super structure within."  Hassell's scheme employs a largely homogenous glazed skin raised above a brick plinth that suggests an erosion of form, with openings 'carved in' to allow views from within and out, with the stair cascading down from Collins Street to the new lobby below.  

While the Goods Shed and proposed tower never physically come into contact, a number of visual relationships are intimated through the timber-lined,  vaulted underbelly of the tower.  Generated from the profile of the goods shed and enhanced via the angled facade to the lower levels of the tower - the skyscrapers highly reflective glazing is designed to capture the Goods Shed in an almost ethereal reflection of what was once a much longer continuous structure. 

The benefit of the proposed development is two fold - it frees up the Goods Shed from any new architectural intervention thus providing the public with a greater viewing opportunity of its interior and structure, allowing  for an enhanced pedestrian experience.  Additionally a new view is opened up through to the Goods Shed below and Stadium Precinct beyond (including another Hassell tower at 720 Bourke), framed by the vaulted ceiling above. 

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The ground floor area of the development is largely permeable with retail offerings flanking the new east-west laneway and activity spilling out on to it which should also go someway to activating both Aurora Lane and Village Street.  The proposed treatment to these areas is a timber decking - a softer contrast to the robust brick plinth. Minimal car parking of only 8 spaces is included with an entry off Village Street; extremely low by any measure but particularly so for a commercial complex.

Cyclist facilities are proposed within the Goods Shed via Village Street with visitor bicycle spaces externally. 

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An area that could do with a bit more refinement is the westerly wall of the brick plinth, flanking the stairs and housing the substation.  Currently it presents to the street and pedestrian as a blank brick wall save for the car park entry - now I love my brick but I would like to see a bit more articulation whether through the feathering of the brick, manipulation of the brick to create some sort of visual relief, or artwork or even a great big 710 Collins Street sign.

One of the aims of the development is to "re-establish and reconnect Batman's Hill to the traditional city of Melbourne by strengthening the CBD built form from Docklands."   This begins to become evident when 710 Collins Street is viewed in the context of future development at Batman's Hill, namely the new 145m KPMG headquarters at Collins Square and the mammoth 701 Collins Street development - ten buildings ranging in height from 20m to 160m.  

Batman's Hill was always envisioned as being the transitional threshold between the CBD and Docklands, yet visually this is only just beginning to become apparent. 

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One thing that is highlighted is an imbalance in the Batman's Hill precinct - with a taller, denser core towards the south of the precinct.  Buildings such as 750 Collins Street, 700 Collins Street and 737 Bourke Street seem aesthetically and at a macro scale rather transitory, as if it's only a matter of time before they too are replaced by something taller and architecturally more adventurous.

As Docklands continues to mature I expect we will see more and more first generation (or G1 as I like to call them) commercial buildings replaced with taller, more striking buildings and 710 Collins is just the beginning of the next phase of Docklands evolution.  While the partial demolition of Goods Shed North is unfortunate I believe the benefits to the public realm far outweigh the negatives. The employing of timber and masonry as more natural counter elements to the glazed steel structured tower is a huge positive for mine, resulting in a less sterile environment.

Overall I believe Hassell have designed an excellent scheme which strikes a good balance between the commercial requirements of their client, heritage concerns and benefits to the public realm.   
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Laurence Dragomir

Coming up with the Goods - 710 Collins Street Docklands

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Following a five year hiatus, the trouble plagued <a href="http://www.melbournestar.com/">Melbourne Star Observation Wheel</a> (not Ferris Wheel) re-opened on the 23rd December 2013 to very little fanfare.  During the course of my summer break I wandered down to Waterfront City on a warm and blustery day to take the wheel for a spin and a few days later once more on a warm, pleasant Melbourne evening.  
Now I don't frequent Harbour Town often but I must admit I was pleasantly surprised by the number of people shopping, dining or meandering around the precinct which considering the amount of criticism Docklands attracts was fantastic to see.
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What many may not realise is that an incarnation of the Melbourne Star (albeit proposed by a different consortium), called the 'Melbourne Eye' was once one of the short-listed proposals for the <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2002/04/05/1017206261265">Sandridge Bridge across the Yarra</a>.  Originally intended to straddle the bridge itself, the wheel was later moved to the northbank of the Yarra parallel to Flinders Street Station.  The bidding process eventually fell through with no successful bidder announced and Sandridge Bridge became the pedestrian and cycling thoroughfare we know today.
The reason I bring this up is personally I feel that Sandridge Bridge in terms of accessibility, way finding and the potential views it would have afforded would have made it a superior location.  The Melbourne Star's 30 minute rotation includes a narrative of various local landmarks - the vast majority of which aren't visible from Docklands but can be viewed on the map you are provided with when you purchase your tickets.
I applaud the operators for attempting to provide a more interactive experience however I believe it is to the detriment of Harbour Town and Docklands as a whole - you have made the effort to visit Docklands but the voice in your cabin is essentially telling you to hightail it out of there and check out the MCG, Fed Square, the Queen Vic Market or a whole host of other CBD attractions for example.  Once again I believe such a strategy would have made more sense had the wheel been built at Sandridge Bridge. In saying that aesthetically Melbourne Star is visually more interesting than what the 'Melbourne Eye' was proposed to be.
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A general admission adult ticket @ $32 allows you a 30 minute ride on the wheel during the course of the day it was purchased but online GA tickets can be booked for any day of the week but not a specific time.  For an additional $8 (total $40) you can purchase an encore flight which is valid for a period of 30 days from date of purchase, much better value for money if you intend on visiting again, possibly at night - which is exactly what I did.
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The views over Docklands and towards the city are pretty amazing and I'm a sucker for shipping containers and port infrastructure, but the views north or west might not be everyone's cup of tea and this isn't likely to change until the E-Gate precinct gets underway or the Footscray skyline begins to mature.
While I enjoyed the experience, overall and think it's definitely worth checking out at least once (you can ignore all the negative media) yet  I probably won't be taking a ride on the wheel again for sometime when for a fraction of the price I could go to the Eureka Skydeck, Vue de Monde/Lui Bar @ the Rialto or even the loos on level 35 of Sofitel.  But enough talk, as always please enjoy the images below taken over the course of two days.  Peace out.
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Twinkle, Twinkle Melbourne Star

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Today's content comes directly from the vault; dusted off and ready for inspection. During the late 1990's the then Docklands Authority published an irregular newsletter that although now yellow, worn and stained gives a fair indication as to the expectations maintained by those in charge of delivering Melbourne's new waterfront during that time. Dated November 1998 the fold-out newsletter provides a fantastic glimpse of Melbourne prior to the new millennium.

What immediately stands out is the lack of infrastructure throughout the area. Traversing Docklands over the last twelve years with trusty camera in tow and having no recollection of Docklands prior to its current metamorphosis, it's truly disturbing and impressive that such a large area of land so close to a major metropolis was underutilised for so long. With the Bolte Bridge and La Trobe Street / Collins Street extensions not yet constructed, it truly resembled a wasteland.

Cast your view to the second image below and you'll see a very lonely Crown Casino dominating Southbank's panorama; how times have changed! For Docklands at least the land parcels had at this point been defined, although time would subsume the names Yarranova, Entertainment City and Commonwealth Technology Port, replaced by NewQuay, Waterfront City and Digital Harbour.

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See below the official Docklands render of the day, a concept far more advanced than earlier ghastly visions which bore an uncanny resemblance to a Mulgrave office park. For the countless articles of diatribe against Docklands over the years, the precinct has managed to stay true to the render in certain respects. The general height, bulk and density of realised buildings is fairly similar to the image below. NewQuay and Yarra's Edge in particular have delivered to date basically what is seen below. Whilst the central precinct, Victoria Harbour, has in reality a denser built form, Batman's Hill was at the time the exception.

<a href="/news/grollo-tower-one-mans-vision-unrealised" target="_blank">Covered by Urban.com.au previously</a>, Bruno Grollo's then world's tallest Grollo Tower was one of two parties vying for the right to develop the Batman's Hill precinct. History shows that neither gained the right to develop the whole precinct, rather it was portioned off to separate developers with the last slice recently <a href="/news/batmans-hill-collins-street-the-missing-piece-of-the-docklands-jigsaw" target="_blank">granted to Lend Lease</a>, and now subject to further planning. Whilst many think that Docklands struggles on a micro level, it will never be known whether a better outcome could have been achieved by development plot by plot, rather than precinct by precinct.

Would the urban realm have been enhanced by each individual site being subject to a tender process? Docklands may have therefore followed a more organic growth, slowly expanding westwards whilst maintaining the feel of the CBD rather than a large master planned enclave. Gone would be the pockets of development surrounded by vast tracts of empty land which has only in recent years been corrected as the suburb continues its expansion.

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In isolation the 1998 Docklands vision seemed to provide a fair balance between the practical expansion of Melbourne's CBD whilst taking into account the desire for open space, density and height considerations. The mind boggles at what would be proposed for the precinct if Docklands were a blank canvas today. Fifteen years ago Melbourne had yet to experience its shift toward apartment living, Southbank was yet to boom and Fishermans Bend, E-Gate and the CBD North/Arden Structure Plan were foreign concepts.

I'd suggest the 1998 vision provided a decent platform for Docklands to base itself upon. Consider now that the precinct is approximately 60% complete; it has been a long haul with many years to come and I can't help but think that one day into the distant future when Docklands is near ringed by far larger developments that public sentiment will shift more and more in favour of the precinct.
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The Docklands vision - circa 1998

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Recently, Apartments.com.au wandered down to <a href="http://www.lendlease.com/en/australia/projects/batmans-hill">Lend Lease</a>'s Public Information Session at <a href="http://lifestyleworkingcollinsstreet.net/">838 Collins Street</a> for their latest Docklands project, dubbed (for the time being at least) Batman's Hill Collins Street. It was a good opportunity to provide our two bob's worth and get an insight into the development and some of the key ideas which make up the scheme, from Lend Lease's project team, led by project director Brian Herlihy.

The 2.5ha site at 701 Collins Street is located at a critical juncture where the Melbourne CBD and Docklands meet - diagonally across from Southern Cross Station includes frontages to Flinders Street and partial air rights over Wurundjeri Way. The $1.6 billion precinct will go some way to completing Collins Street and strengthening the connection between Docklands and the CBD, with the introduction of commercial buildings, apartments, two significant public spaces and a network of pedestrian and cycling paths. 

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A brief history of the site:

The 2.5ha site formed part of what was to be the 560m <a href="/news/grollo-tower-one-mans-vision-unrealised">Grollo Tower project</a> and has also seen schemes developed over the years by 'starchitects' <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/architect-to-transform-docklands/2007/08/01/1185647977807">Zaha Hadid</a> (in partnership with local firm <a href="http://www.a-r-m.com.au/">ARM</a>) and Norman Foster, for clients SAMA Dubai, whom had entered into exclusive negotiations for the site with VicUrban. These eventually fell through when SAMA couldn't  guarantee work would commence on site within 2 years, due to financial pressures which arose as a result of the Global Financial Crisis and in 2011 the site was put out to tender once more, attracting competition from property heavy weights Grocon+Mirvac, Equiset + Australand, Lend Lease and Leightons.

After a solid year of rumours circulating around the industry that Lend Lease had won development rights to Parcels 5b, 6 &amp; 6a, it was finally made official on August 1st 2013. Lend Lease's project team consists of Master Plan Architects <a href="http://www.dentoncorkermarshall.com/">DCM</a> (Commercial), <a href="http://www.fkaustralia.com/">FKA</a> (Residential) with landscape architecture by <a href="http://aspect.net.au/">Aspect Studios</a>.

The plans for the precinct include the following:

<ul>
<li>Approx.110,000sqm of NLA distributed across 4 commercial buildings to Collins Street providing space for approx. 10,000 workers, and targeting a 6-Star Green Star rating, ranging in height from 93-160m</li>
	<li>Approx. 600 apartments to Flinders Street housing 1,000 residents with the potential for a hotel in-lieu of one of the apartment towers and targeting a 5-Star Green Star rating, ranging in height from 53-137m</li>
	<li>2 strata office buildings ranging in height from 20-45m</li>
	<li>1,000sqm of community space throughout the site</li>
	<li>Approximately 4,000sqm of retail </li>
	<li>Minor relocation of Bruce Armstrong's  'Bunjil' sculpture</li>
	<li>'The City Room', a major new public space, protected from the elements and flanked by a new 600sqm community building and the commercial towers offering views of 'Bunjil'</li>
	<li>Batman's Square a new pocket park nestled amongst the residential towers</li>
	<li>A new CBD-style north-south laneway connecting Collins and Flinders Streets </li>
	<li>The introduction of Flinders Lane into Docklands along with other minor laneways</li>
	<li>Wurundjeri Steps connecting the lower public realm to the upper ground plane</li>
	<li>New public art which responds to and reinterprets the history of the site</li>
	<li>1,000 parking spaces below Collins Street.</li>
</ul>
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Taking into account the difficulties the site presents in that is required to 'bridge' over a portion of Wurundjeri Way (but not completely) and negotiating the changes in level between 'upper' Docklands and 'lower' Docklands plus the commercial realities of realising such a project, the master plan is a generally solid and competent response and Lend Lease should be commended for the strong focus on the public realm and creating activated spaces via a good mix of surrounding uses but as always there's some room for improvement, in my opinion. For example:

<ul>
<li>Batman's Square while generally protected from traffic and rail by buildings doesn't look like it will receive very much sunlight particularly around lunch time but unfortunately there aren't too many alternatives.</li>
	<li>The development rights for the site should have included air rights above the full extent of Wurundjeri Way allowing for a reconfiguration of the Wurundjri Way/Flinders Street intersection to improve pedestrian access and amenity. I believe this would free-up the site much more for development, while also potentially addressing the point above re: Batman's Square - it could then be located on top of the deck south of 'The City Room' with 'Bunjil' as its centrepiece. </li>
	<li>Some more variation in building height's by redistributing it towards the east so the site steps down in height from the CBD to Collins Square (With Collins Square Tower 4D sitting at 145m there's the risk for the two developments to appear as a big blob). I'd like to see C4 &amp; at least 200m tall, making it Docklands' tallest building which might mean that C3 is perhaps reduced to 120m.  </li>
	<li>Similarly I believe R1 should be the taller of the residential buildings (perhaps combine with a hotel component - the plan allows for hotel) and aim for about 180m. Reduce the height of R3 to improve solar access to Batman's Square.</li>
	<li>The site should aim for a high quality architectural response. The engagement of DCM and FKA should go someway to achieving this however I think some (if not all) buildings should be the result of design competitions, particularly for such an important and visible site.</li>
</ul>
Lend Lease intends to submit a Development Plan, following completion of the community consultation process, for approval this year before proceeding with Planning Applications for individual towers. Construction is due to begin on Building C1 in 2015 with completion of the entire project forecast for 2025. 

See below further images of the proposed plan plus various unrealised schemes for the site.

Until next time... Peace out.

For further information and to have your say on how Batmans Hill should be developed please visit: <a href="http://www.batmanshillcollinsstreet.com.au/about">http://www.batmanshillcollinsstreet.com.au/about</a>
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Batman's Hill Collins Street - The missing piece of the Docklands jigsaw?

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Apartments.com.au this week had the good fortune of being invited to peruse The Quays, Docklands latest, largest and greatest apartment development.  Situated at the north eastern point of MAB Corporation's <a href="http://www.newquay.com.au/" target="_blank">Newquay</a> precinct, with high exposure to both Harbour Esplanade and Docklands Drive, the locale lent itself to an extraordinary design and that's precisely what project architects <a href="http://www.mcbridecharlesryan.com.au/" target="_blank">McBride Charles Ryan</a> (MCR) delivered.

Externally the towers are dominated by blue, pink and purple glaze, something head contractor <a href="http://www.brookfieldmultiplex.com/" target="_blank">Brookfield Multiplex</a> grappled with as local technology restraints required elements of the facade be imported from overseas due to its complexity.  This facade is punctuated by incredible crumpled precast balconies, yet the true worth of the exterior design lies within the public domain.  At ground level there is visual relief in the form of  varying materials, textures and colours employed, where a passerby isn't confronted by frontages comprising of a single material. 

Whether it be Euroa glazed clay bricks, mosaic tiles in a variety of colours, timber louvres, stainless steel or a multitude of other materials, pedestrian interest is piqued through the intricate nature of the ground and podium levels.  The Quays oozes class and suggests an uncompromising stance taken by MAB in delivering a high quality outcome true to MCR's vision.

Soon to appear will be a Callum Morton installation entitled "Monument Park" at Conder Plaza.  Working in unison with MCR and MAB, the park aims to create an experience which ties residential towers The Conder, The Quays and The Boyd together.  Further a  beach ball installation has yet to arrive; three storeys high and wedged between Harbour One and The Quays podium, the beach ball will undoubtedly be a visual strongpoint.

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Three separate communal zones have been included within the complex.  Spanning 2260 m² and costing $10 million, the communal spaces are available for all residents to use.  According to MAB, "The facilities are designed to supplement private homes with good quality public space." In describing the areas as communal spaces, MCR endeavoured to provide as many nooks for people to meet and sit within, thereby striking a balance between community and privacy.

The residents lounge is a particularly stunning space which involves a kitchen and dining area, poker room, boardroom and business centre, library, quiet work areas, daily amenities and a cinema room as seen below.  Reinforcing the sense of a shared community is the external space atop the podium.  Featuring a garden retreat and sporting facilities, the space is designed to be used in a variety of functions simultaneously.

Holding 617 apartments in total, The Quays general floor plate is that of a jigsaw puzzle with a distinct lack of perpendicular walls evident.  After a near two year build residents will be free to move in during November with all apartments holding expansive views while 30% will hold harbour views that cannot be built out.

Apartments average 62 m² in size with the average price topping $580,000 within the 6 star energy rated complex.  Expecting no less of MCR, four distinct, vivid apartment colour schemes were offered while a fifth was employed for the Sebel premier apartment hotel component. Initially causing consternation within MAB, the vivd colour schemes employing a pearl and coral theme were received well by buyers although a more subtle scheme was available for less adventurous buyers.  Incidentally for those readers half tempted to secure an apartment within the $300+ million dollar development, all apartments bar one have been sold.  At 60 m² the generously sized single bedroom residence won't be available for long.

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A key feature of the development is the public thoroughfare bisecting the ground level. Debbie Ryan of MCR states "We were keen to create a bond between private and public space at The Quays and it's the first building we have built with a public thoroughfare which makes getting in and around the area easier."  MCR and MAB wanted to add to Melbourne's laneway network by introducing a thoroughfare and associated atrium through the site, yet with a sense of place.

This sense of place is reinforced with a water theme present throughout the thoroughfare, giving the complex a localised context in what can be considered somewhat of a transient space. The water wall seen below is a nod to the National Gallery of Victoria's water wall; it provides privacy to the swimming area behind while providing a kinetic and tactile quality to the atrium space so much so it's fair to say the image below had the author somewhat perplexed for a period of time.

Various programs spill into the thoroughfare or have some level of interface with it, be it the three retails spaces, Sebel reception, communal facilities or elevated apartment passageways. The sheer size, quality and detail of The Quays and its atrium is exceptional, with the crowning piece an installation by artist Nike Savvas featuring suspended iridescent glass balls.  "The result is colourful, lively and activated, providing delight to the pedestrian realm" according to Debbie Ryan; a well considered development all parties involved can be immensely proud of!

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And what does the future hold for Newquay in general?  After chatting with MAB residential general manager David Allt-Graham, sales for the precincts next project, <a href="http://www.newquaypromenade.com.au/home" target="_blank">Newquay Promenade</a> remain steady with a likely public launch for the second Bronze tower expected during February 2014.  Ideally construction of both Silver and Bronze towers that constitute Newquay Promenade will occur simultaneously.

As for the future McBride Charles Ryan-designed tower destined for what was Waterfront City, work continues to deliver the landmark complex. <a href="http://urbanmelbourne.info/development/2013/03/28/the-quays-to-success" target="_blank">First seen on Urban.com.au</a>, the sloping semicircle tower may well include a residential component allowing the lucky few to eventually own a piece of what just may become Melbourne's ultimate address.  Elsewhere within the precinct Mr Allt-Graham expressed MAB's desire to include an office tower on what is now Newquay's last vacant lot fronting Docklands Drive, given 387-395 Docklands Drive is subject to<a href="/news/dko-delivers-387-395-docklands-drive-docklands" target="_blank"> this residentail scheme</a> by dKO Architecture.

As for The Quays, the project is best summed by the words of resident designer and graphics guru Laurence Dragomir, "They just got it right!" Indeed they did; we only hope more developers and architects follow suit.

 

With Laurence Dragomir

Click the images below to view Apartments.com.au's tour of The Quays, Docklands.
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Urban.com.au tours The Quays 

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Following submission to state planning authority DPCD during January, only now are <a href="http://www.dko.com.au/" target="_blank">dKO Architecture</a> poised to add another approved design to their portfolio with 387-395 Docklands Drive.  Currently an at grade car park, dKO have devised a dual tower residential complex atop a common podium to take its place.  Nestled behind the initial tranche of residential towers at developer MAB Corporation's successful <a href="http://www.newquay.com.au/" target="_blank">Newquay</a> precinct, the complex would deliver further apartments and activity to what is Docklands most populous precinct.
Taking the area's surrounds into account, dKo Architecture have delivered a highly complimentary design featuring their near trademark use of precast panels in a irregular vertical pattern aided by a gold facade.  Complementary in that the golden facade ties in with that of MAB Corporation's current, nearby residential offering <a href="http://www.newquaypromenade.com.au/home" target="_blank">Newquay Promenade</a> while the white, precast-laden podium holds commonality with another dKO design located at <a href="http://urbanmelbourne.info/forum/docklands-6-22-pearl-river-road-140m-43l-residential" target="_blank">6-22 Pearl River Road</a>.
With Singapore-based developer Hiap Hoe poised to deliver 6-22 Pearl River road in its approved form, it's quite likely that when completed 6-22 Pearl River Road and 387-395 Docklands Drive will appear as bookends within the precinct, framing the former yet soon to be redeveloped Waterfront City precinct.
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Delivering the northern tower initially will allow greater street frontage and pedestrian activity to Dockland Drive, further enhancing its already solid foot traffic.  Whilst ensuring the waterfront promenade along Newquay is a success, equally as important is the built form and urban realm along Docklands Drive as whilst most occasional visitors and tourists will traverse the area using the waterfront, regular workers, residents, shoppers and students populate Docklands Drive.  Quite simply, the quicker the remaining empty sites fronting Docklands Drive can be developed with active street frontages, the better.
As submitted, the scheme calls for dual 17 level residential towers of 57 metres in height.  With 347 apartments in total, the mix consists of 3 studio dwellings, 231 one bedroom options and 113  two bedroom options.  A common car park will be located above ground within the podium catering for 146 spaces in addition to facilities for 115 bicycles.  Shrouded in an apartments,  158m² of retail space, 7 home offices and accentuated by a vertical green wall, the car park will be obscured from view.
The development is split into two stages where the northern Stage A is slated to be delivered first, while Stage B is currently a detailed conceptual design which will be subject to its own planning application.  Having said that level four is expected to host a common landscaped area between the two towers for residential use whilst level 7 over both buildings will carry a large setback allowing for further green areas and residential amenity to be incorporated.
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The site in question already maintains an approved commercial development scheme for a 5 star BBCA / 4.5 star NABERS office complex, as seen below. A product of Melbourne architecture firm <a href="http://www.hassellstudio.com/" target="_blank">Hassell</a>, the 22,000m² A Grade office tower was to have a commercial car park component involving 438 parking bays over lower levels plus in excess to 200 bicycle spaces. Although likely superseded by the current residential application, MAB Corporation would seemingly hold the flexibility of maintaining both designs should they deem one more viable over the other.
Conversely Hassell have also designed a new office complex entitled The Quarter directly opposite at 396 Docklands Drive, heightening the likelihood that 387-395 Docklands Drive will materialise as a residential complex. Currently on offer, detailed imagery of 396 Dockland Drive can be found via the <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/http://www.garethservant.com/396" target="_blank">Gareth Servant</a> website.
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The current residential application was forwarded to Melbourne City Council's <a href="https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/AboutCouncil/Meetings/PortfoliosMembership/Pages/FutureMelbourneCommitteeToR.aspx" target="_blank">Future Melbourne Committee</a> for analysis and comment.  Dated September 2013, the officers recommendation provides in principal support for 387-395 Docklands Drive subject to a number of conditions generally surrounding further information requirements prior to construction.  A final DPCD planning decision is pending.
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dKO delivers > 387-395 Docklands Drive, Docklands

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<a href="http://www.docklandsnews.com.au/editions/article/yarras-edge-tram-bridge-outrage_9122/" target="_blank">Docklands News</a> reported (01/10/13) Yarra's Edge residents were growing increasingly worried about the proposed tram bridge as outlined in the Fishermans Bend draft vision.  Under the headline "Yarra's Edge tram bridge outrage", Docklands News quoted boat owners as saying they would oppose any low-level bridge that would restrict access to the Marina.

The article similarly quotes the Planning Minister as saying "the bridge was more than 20 years off from being built" and then quotes a Places Victoria representative as saying "a tram link between Collins Street and Yarra's Edge would be in place within 10 years".  Confused?  You're not alone.

Whilst a tunnel might keep the boat owners of Yarra's Edge happy, we need to look at the overall benefits of building the cheaper option: a low-level bridge:

<ul>
<li>cheaper to construct than a tunnel</li>
	<li>more likely to provide pedestrian &amp; cycle links adjacent to tram tracks</li>
	<li>ability to place a tram stop right on the southern bank of the river - injecting people into an otherwise inactive urban environment</li>
	<li>no unsightly ramp in the middle of Collins Street in Victoria Harbour.</li>
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One potential idea is to slowly move the berths to the west of the proposed bridge alignment as leases in their current position expire therefore allowing a fixed bridge to be built maximising the public's return on investment in the bridge.  

If you're to believe the Places Victoria representative's timeframe of 10 years then an opening bridge could be built with a view to lock it in position over a longer timeframe once the berths have moved away from their current position.   In 10 years, Fishermans Bend (in particular the Lorimer precinct) isn't likely required to have super-high frequency services traversing the river (therefore periods each hour for opening could be catered for), but in 20 years time (the Planning Minister's quoted timeframe) demand for high frequency access to and from Fishermans Bend is likely to be much greater with the entire redevelopment zone underway in some shape or form.

On the loss of open / green space, it is well within the realms of possibility to acquire the site on the opposite side of Lorimer street (pan the street view below around 180 degrees) to even increase the amount of open space available to existing Yarra's Edge residents, mitigating the obvious loss of existing green space should a low-level bridge be the preferred option.

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As I <a href="/news/an-overview-of-fishermans-bends-transport-vision" target="_blank">wrote</a> two weeks ago, the most interesting part of the Fishermans Bend draft vision was the eventual form this new link would take.  I just didnt think it would be this quick for the locals to fire up.

 
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Alastair Taylor

Rumble in Yarra's Edge

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If you're inclined to think along similar lines as I then you'd tend to formulate first impressions of a foreign city based upon your first tangible contact which generally happens to be your hotel of choice. A great hotel is generally a decent precursor as to what can be expected, while a bad one, well... it's enough to give you the brace and bits.

With this in mind, today's article is a follow up to <a href="/news/wraps-are-off-the-altus-238-harbour-esplanade">yesterday's article</a> on Docklands' new centrepiece, <a href="http://www.thealtus.com.au/home">The Altus</a> located with the <a href="http://www.digitalharbour.com.au/">Digital Harbour</a> precinct. Lower levels within the development will carry hotel accommodation under the Sheraton Four Points brand. The 4.5-star hotel will now feature 281 guest rooms and a serviced apartment component according to the project website, and will create an estimated 480 jobs during construction plus 125 ongoing positions thereafter, related to hotel operations.

A critical part of the tourism sector and economic growth, new large-scale hotels in Melbourne are not a frequent occurrence, therefore Apartments.com.au thought it best to give the project its dues.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/Image13_7.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="The Altus at dusk"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="391" src="/sites/urbanmelbourne.info/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/Image13_7.jpg?itok=tsGXllpA" title="The Altus at dusk" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>The Altus at dusk</figcaption></figure>As mentioned Sheraton Four Points Docklands will carry 281 hotel rooms where a typical studio hotel room is illustrated below. Room spaces will generally vary between 30sqm and 40sqm according to the planning application approved some months ago, although the floor to floor particulars may have been refined following input from Sheraton brand operator <a href="http://www.starwoodhotels.com/">Starwood Hotels</a>.

Project architecture firm <a href="http://www.moullmurray.com/">Moull Murray</a> describes internals for both hotel and apartment spaces as follows, "The interior design with its Scandinavian influenced clean lines and authentic natural materials, employs a palette of light timber flooring combined with elements of natural timber and light coloured cabinetry, set off with polished reconstituted stone work tops and the latest in kitchen appliances, to create a sophisticated interior ambience.

Referring to The Altus' facilities Moull Murray describes the inclusion of "A 25 m lap pool, residents gym and lounge together with the hotel bar and restaurant, overlook landscaped parks on two sides, which will provide landscaped, tranquil urban retreats as a counterpoint to the activity of the spaces within."

<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/hotel-010_0.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="A typical studio hotel room"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="390" src="/sites/urbanmelbourne.info/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/hotel-010_0.jpg?itok=NCj0pWUo" title="A typical studio hotel room" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>A typical studio hotel room</figcaption></figure>Joining two levels of luxury penthouse living at the peak of The Altus will be a dedicated 'Sky Lounge' facility located on level 34 for hotel guests. One could surmise that once Sheraton signed on as the hotel operator with an increased number of hotel rooms than initially anticipated, agreement was reached with developer Digital Harbour Holdings to increase the amenity offerings for future hotel guests. As a result the hotel lounge initially destined for level 14 now finds itself at a higher perch.

Once operational hotel guests will be able to enjoy magnificent, near 360 degree views over Melbourne for the foreseeable future, as depicted below. The Altus is positioned toward the northern border of Docklands allowing for expansive views, even when the neighbouring 23 hectare, high density E-Gate land parcel is developed in the future.

<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/views-level-34e.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="The level 34 experience"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="84" src="/sites/urbanmelbourne.info/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/views-level-34e.jpg?itok=5ZDbW6m0" title="The level 34 experience" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>The level 34 experience</figcaption></figure>Being a touch facetious now, put yourself in the position a of typical tourist family, Bob and Wendy from Illinois if you will with sons Chad and Randy in tow (naturally with their caps on backwards). Below is a sequence of images that a typical tourist may encounter when visiting Sheraton Four Points Docklands, from arrival to check-in and then enjoying the array of amenities at the hotel. At some point when the family steps out to sample all that Melbourne has two offer, two thoughts would likely spring to mind; what an impressive hotel complex and "I wonder if they've got the Gap here?"

Enjoy, click the images below for a larger view. All images © Atomic 3D / Moull Murray.
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First impressions last...

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Reported some months ago through a variety of media sources after planning approval was granted, <a href="http://www.thealtus.com.au/">The Altus</a> located within Melbourne's Docklands precinct has been quietly biding its time until the countdown clock (as seen below) reached zero this morning, revealing further information on the projects website. As the apartment sales campaign nears Apartments.com.au today takes a look at The Altus in further detail, particularly with the public realm in mind.

With varying figures in the media as to the final mix of hotel rooms versus apartments and project end value, developer <a href="http://www.digitalharbour.com.au/">Digital Harbour Holdings</a>' website carries the following description, "Planning Minister Matthew Guy has granted approval to build a $300 million hotel and residential complex on the corner of Harbour Esplanade and Dudley Street at the northern end of Docklands. The new 37 level tower will sit on the block of land at 238 Harbour Esplanade, between Harbour Esplanade and Wurundjeri Way. The plans call for a complex of 299 apartments and a 4.5-star 254 room hotel together with 27 serviced apartments operated by Sheraton."

<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/Image1_33.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Countdown clock seen on thealtus.com.au prior to expiration. Image © Digital Harbour Holdings"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="387" src="/sites/urbanmelbourne.info/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/Image1_33.jpg?itok=iO7bcaOq" title="Countdown clock seen on thealtus.com.au prior to expiration. Image © Digital Harbour Holdings" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Countdown clock seen on thealtus.com.au prior to expiration. Image © Digital Harbour Holdings</figcaption></figure>From the outset project architects <a href="http://www.moullmurray.com/">Moull Murray</a> have sought "To develop an iconic, landmark building completing the northern gateway to Docklands." While individuals generally view a building's aesthetic worth or landmark status from a distance, its true worth lies in the finer design details, amenities, and general usealbility for lack of a better word.

To that end Moull Murray have implemented a loggia through the lower levels of the complex, where "The grand stair leads into the arcade walkway, a semi internal walkway that leads to multiple entry points. This walkway can be seen as an extension of the restaurant within. Passers through will experience a slow space of “street life” which references Melbourne laneways, however activation will mostly be created by the local tower resident usage.

Bare in mind that green/public spaces will be created at either end of the elevated passage plus aspects of the The Altus' pool will be visible externally. Add a cafe, extensive landscaping and furniture incorporated into the passage and Moull Murray have done an excellent job in creating an interactive and interesting public domain; if only other areas of Docklands maintained such standards.

<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/Image17_4.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Axonometric view if the developments arcade walkway. Image © Moull Murray"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="387" src="/sites/urbanmelbourne.info/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/Image17_4.jpg?itok=Lq0K9WyD" title="Axonometric view if the developments arcade walkway. Image © Moull Murray" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Axonometric view if the developments arcade walkway. Image © Moull Murray</figcaption></figure>As stated within the planning application, Moull Murray have endeavored to "inject human activity into the podium facade where possible." Subsequently an articulated podium facade was conceived and submitted as part of the planning documents. After feedback from DPCD planners, Moull Murray refined the lower levels (seen below), adding greater variation in order to maximise viewer interest, particularly from the heavy traffic intersection of Harbour Esplanade, Dudley Street, Docklands Drive and Footscray Road.

The result is a highly interesting and articulated public interface over lower levels, with a green space separating the tower and the aforementioned intersection which maintains sight lines at ground level, something fairly uncommon within Docklands. The green wedge in effect provides a soft entry point into the complex.

Submitted plans show the podium levels feature a split between hotel rooms and one or two bedroom apartments facing east or west. These spaces for the most mask the internal above ground car parking, while the north and south aspects feature permeable patterned mesh facades allowing natural ventilation with hotel levels sitting above.

<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/Image31_0.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Alterations outlined during the approval process. Image © Moull Murray"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="328" src="/sites/urbanmelbourne.info/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/Image31_0.jpg?itok=D8xR6SMW" title="Alterations outlined during the approval process. Image © Moull Murray" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Alterations outlined during the approval process. Image © Moull Murray</figcaption></figure>Beyond the hotel levels lie apartment floors with generic layouts from floor to floor. Originally slated for levels 15-33 one would assume now the number of floors dedicated toward apartment living has diminished somewhat due to the increase in hotel accommodation. The majority of residential levels carry a mix of one and two bedroom options, where floor area for one bed apartments generally ranges between 45-50sqm while two bed apartments generally weigh in at the 60-70sqm mark.

For the fortunate few, levels 34-35 are slated to carry sub-penthouse and penthouse apartments. Three bedroom penthouses carry a whopping 250sqm of living space with CBD and Bay views; it will be interesting to see if these are amongst the first to sell during the sales campaign, or if they are snapped up prior.

Digital Harbour Holdings director David Napier recently stated that construction is due to start during the first quarter of 2014. With the Sheraton agreement and financing in place prior to planning approval, it seems a sales campaign for the apartments is imminent. See the The Altus Vimeo below to gain a greater understanding of the project.

<figure><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" mozallowfullscreen="" src="//player.vimeo.com/video/74599207" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="100%"></iframe>The Altus - Cinematic HD Film from <a href="http://vimeo.com/atomic3d">Atomic 3D</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</figure><a href="/news/first-impressions-last">Tomorrow Urban.com.au will peruse the internal images for The Altus</a>, with particular attention paid toward the hotel component. Branded Sheraton Four Points Docklands, the renders point to high quality yet subtle serviced apartments/accommodation and facilities for residents and guests alike.
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Wraps are off The Altus @ 238 Harbour Esplanade 

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It is that time again when Apartments.com.au takes a look into the vast depths of our <a href="/developments">project database</a> and this month we select the Top 5 from the projects currently approved.

<h2>5. The Altus, <a href="/new-apartments/docklands-vic-3008">238 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands</a>
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Why do we like this? Besides the fact that if built it will be one of the tallest towers in Docklands and most certainly the tallest in Digital Harbour, the design will complement the curves and glass of <a href="/developers/mab-corporation">MAB Corp's</a> <a href="/buildings/the-quays-231-harbour-esplanade-docklands">The Quays</a> to the west located in NewQuay and also provide a landmark structure for the Footscray Road gateway into Docklands. Furthermore, the Altus will include a 4.5 star Sheraton Four Points hotel when completed.

<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/Altus.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="The Altus © BellaCharlton"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-702px" src="/sites/urbanmelbourne.info/files/styles/article_full_width_702px/public/pictures/article-images/Altus.jpg?itok=A2O1v-OU" title="The Altus © BellaCharlton" typeof="Image"></a>

<h2>4. Rawhouse, <a href="/new-apartments/fitzroy-vic-3065">97-99 Rose Street, Fitzroy</a>
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Why do we like this? From the team that have brought us <a href="/new-apartments/mesh-apartments-8-florence-street-brunswick">The Commons</a> comes <a href="/news/two-thumbs-up">Rawhouse</a> which if built, will incorporate similar architectural and sustainability features as its predecessor. Even though it is a relatively small development only housing a total of 12 apartments, Rawhouse also features an open stair well, a concrete and timber facade which will be recycled where possible and will have no car parking due to its close proximity to amenity and services. Also being located in <a href="/new-apartments/fitzroy-vic-3065">Fitzroy</a> just behind the Veggie Bar, the concept of this building will certainly appeal to those that want to live in this area and with only 12 of these babies available, they will surely be sold in a flash.

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<h2>3. 9-11 Caravel Lane, Caroline Springs</h2>

Why do we like this? We like this because it is a multi-storey island in a sea of suburbia! Along with <a href="/buildings/135-the-esplanade-caroline-springs">Cascada</a> situated just down the road, these apartments set a good example of apartment living in a non traditional setting. If we also consider that the <a href="/buildings/135-the-esplanade-caroline-springs">Regional Rail Link</a> is being constructed and will pass nearby to Caroline Springs, the public transport service starved outer suburbs may see the light yet.

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<h2>2. <a href="/buildings/marina-tower-6-pearl-river-road-docklands">6-22 Pearl River Road, NewQuay</a>
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Why do we like this? This building designed by <a href="/architects/dko-architecture">dko Architecture</a> has the potential to become an iconic building for NewQuay, Docklands and Melbourne. The leaning, protruding structure provides a striking silhouette and would also provide fantastic waterfront views for those lucky enough to live in the building. In July 2013, MAB Corp sold off the site to the prominent Singaporean developer <a href="/developers/hiap-hoe">Hiap Hoe</a> which has hit the ground running in their first foray into the Australian property realm reportedly wanting to start construction immediately! Great enthusiasm!

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<h2>1. <a href="/buildings/light-house-450-elizabeth-street-melbourne">450 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne</a>
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Why do we like this? An <a href="/architects/fraser-partners-0">Elenberg Fraser</a> cracker! This 62 level tower is just shy of the 200 metre mark features a fantastic folding facade that creates a visually striking wave effect from the lower levels and all the way to the top. Hopefully we will see this tower move through to registrations and sales in the near future!

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