Abadeen has released the whole-floor penthouse crowning its recently completed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/park-residences-cremorne-2-sutherland-street-cremorne-nsw-2090">Park Residences</a> development in Cremorne, bringing the near-300 sqm residence to market for the first time.

Occupying the entire top floor of the boutique Lower North Shore development, the penthouse includes 221 sqm of internal living and a 74 sqm wraparound terrace, with a prized north-facing aspect taking in views across Middle Harbour.

The residence has been completed and fully furnished following a collaboration between Abadeen Executive Chairman Justin Brown and internationally recognised interior designer Jack Freeman, Founder and Managing Director of FREEMAN &amp; CO.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/abadeen">Abadeen</a> and Freeman approached the penthouse as a finished home, sourcing furniture, artwork, lighting and objects from Australia and overseas.

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Pieces from Parisian design house Pierre Augustin Rose sit alongside contemporary artworks and bespoke lighting, with Freeman drawing on recent visits to PAD Paris and Salone del Mobile Milano for the final collection.

Brown said the aim was to create a penthouse that felt more like a large-scale private home than a traditional apartment.

"The experience begins the moment the lift doors open. You're welcomed into an elegant dining room before the home opens into an extraordinary living space framed by sun-drenched harbour views.

"Every time someone walks through the front door they pause. It's not just the view, it's the incredible sense of space, the warmth created by the northern sunlight that fills the interiors, and the way every room connects so effortlessly.

"It has all the proportions of a luxury home, while delivering the effortless lifestyle and personalised experience of living in a world-class six-star hotel, combined with the simplicity and convenience of apartment living."

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A secure lift provides exclusive access to the penthouse level, opening to a dedicated arrival foyer and dining area before the residence expands into its main living and entertaining spaces.

Floor-to-ceiling glazing runs across the northern side of the home, connecting the interiors with the terrace and Middle Harbour outlook.

The penthouse also features a fireplace and substantial chef's kitchen, while the wraparound terrace has been designed to accommodate both everyday outdoor living and larger-scale entertaining.

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Freeman said the interiors had been deliberately kept restrained to complement the scale, natural light and outlook already established by the architecture.

"The penthouse is a serene study in quiet luxury," Freeman said.

"The interior pairs soft, sculptural forms with warm timber, pale stone and a restrained neutral palette. Curated artwork and metallic accents add depth, while abundant natural light creates a calm, effortlessly refined atmosphere. In my world, less is always more."

Freeman said the approach was centred around collecting individual pieces rather than simply decorating the apartment.

"Every material, every object and every piece of furniture has been curated with intention. I am a true believer in collecting versus decorating.

"The architecture already provided extraordinary natural light, remarkable volume and an uninterrupted connection to Middle Harbour. Our role was to complement those qualities with unique one-of-a-kind pieces of fine art and collectible design sourced from recent travels around the world."

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Among the collection are solid bronze sculptures by Lorenzo Quinn, alongside a curated crystalware collection and pieces sourced from international design fairs.

Park Residences sits opposite Cammeray Golf Club, Cammeray Croquet Club and Grand Slam Tennis Cammeray, around 300 metres from Neutral Bay Village and its established collection of restaurants, cafés and retail.

Brown said the combination of a whole-floor floorplan, northern aspect and proximity to Neutral Bay was becoming increasingly difficult to find on the Lower North Shore.

"Completed whole-floor penthouses with a sun-drenched north-facing aspect and sweeping Middle Harbour views are exceptionally rare," Brown said.

"Add a quiet position opposite golf, croquet and tennis facilities, a level walk to Neutral Bay Village and only minutes to the CBD, and you have a lifestyle that's incredibly difficult to replicate.

"This is a home that offers the privacy and generosity of a luxury residence together with the convenience of one of Sydney's best-connected harbourside locations."

The penthouse will be exclusively marketed by SRM Residential.

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Joel Robinson

Abadeen unveils penthouse at Park Residences in Cremorne

New Brisbane developer Dalcott has unveiled Marrone, the first of three residential projects it is planning in and around Browning Street in South Brisbane.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/marrone-south-brisbane-39-browning-street-south-brisbane-qld-4101">Marrone</a> will comprise 97 predominantly two- and three-bedroom apartments, with larger residences aimed squarely at the owner-occupier market.

The project will sit in a quiet pocket of South Brisbane between South Bank and West End, close to the restaurants, cultural attractions and riverfront amenity that have driven the suburb's continued transformation.

Dalcott is targeting buyers looking for more space and amenity than has traditionally been offered in the inner-city apartment market, particularly downsizers and professionals wanting to remain close to the city.

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Resident facilities will be concentrated around an extensive rooftop amenity offering, including a swimming pool, spa, infrared sauna, warm and cold magnesium plunge pools, private lounge, dining room and outdoor entertaining areas.

Dalcott Managing Director Lachlan Cottee said South Brisbane's combination of lifestyle, connectivity and established character had been central to the approach to Marrone.

“South Brisbane offers a combination of lifestyle, connectivity and character that’s difficult to replicate elsewhere in Brisbane,” Cottee said.

“Our focus has been on creating homes that feel connected to that environment while providing the level of design, functionality and quality that today's owner-occupiers expect.”

The residences will feature an expressive material palette. Italian Calacatta Viola marble, known for its deep burgundy veining, will be paired with aged brass tapware, Chestnut engineered timber flooring and Tuscan Oak joinery.

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Bathrooms will feature Nara Japanese ceramics and glass bricks, while clay, walnut and brass lighting will be used throughout the apartments.

Dalcott has appointed Realm Projects, led by Managing Director Shane Foley, to handle sales and marketing following previous sold-out collaborations between the groups.

Foley said the Brisbane apartment buyer had become increasingly focused on the quality of the home itself rather than simply securing an inner-city address.

“We expect to see strong demand from buyers who still want all the advantages of inner-city living but aren’t prepared to compromise on the quality of their home,” Foley said.

“Many will be downsizers looking to leave behind the maintenance of a traditional family home without giving up the space they enjoy, while others are likely to be professionals wanting a residence that reflects the way they live today.”

“Marrone responds directly to that demand, with generous floorplans, exceptional resident amenity and a location that places some of Brisbane’s best dining, entertainment and cultural attractions within walking distance.”

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Marrone will be the first project delivered as part of Dalcott's broader investment in the precinct.

It will be followed by La Terra, a boutique project comprising penthouse-style, single-level apartments on a northeast corner site with extensive resident amenity and city views.

Cottee said Marrone represented the first stage of the group's longer-term plans for the area.

Dalcott was established in 2025 by Lachlan Cottee and Ben Dalgliesh, combining development and construction capability under an integrated model and focusing on architecturally considered residential projects.

Marrone will initially be offered through a pre-release registration campaign ahead of its broader public launch.

Dalcott targets owner-occupiers with South Brisbane debut Marrone

Parnell Developments is the latest to seek significant uplift through the NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority on a Strathfield site previously approved for a much smaller apartment development.

Parnell has sought approval for a 32-storey mixed use tower across&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/7-lyons-street-strathfield-nsw-2135">3-7 Lyons Street and 18 Parnell Street</a>, a&nbsp;1,857 sqm site around 400 metres from Strathfield Station. The building would yield 160 apartments, 15 per cent of which will be dedicated affordable as per the government mandate for buildings seeking additional uplift.

Approved previously was a nine-storey building back in 2022 with just over 30 apartments. That approval came prior to the project being&nbsp;progressively reconsidered as planning policy shifted toward greater density around transport hubs.

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Turner has designed the latest building that would replace&nbsp;existing detached homes across the four lots.

The apartment mix comprises 22 one-bedroom apartments, 107 two-bedroom and two-bedroom-plus configurations, and 31 apartments with three or more bedrooms. The scheme also includes 203 car spaces across six basement levels and 58 bicycle spaces.

The proposal has been designed around a three-storey podium addressing Lyons Street, with the tower rising above and stepping toward its upper levels.

Turner said the podium was deliberately scaled to respond to the existing street, while the taller element has been designed as part of the emerging skyline anticipated around Strathfield Town Centre and the wider Homebush transport-oriented development precinct.

The Lyons Street frontage would have a more active, pedestrian-focused character, incorporating the commercial tenancy, landscaping and a brick-framed podium with an awning.

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Parnell Street, which faces the railway corridor, has been given a different architectural treatment, with double-height breeze blocks, landscaping and communal areas used to soften the interface with the rail infrastructure.

The tower itself uses curved and recessed facade elements, with wave-like indentations across the northern elevation breaking the building into three vertical forms.

A palette of grey concrete, brick and breeze blocks is complemented by clay and terracotta accents, while the upper tower adopts a lighter expression through articulated slab edges, vertical fins and recessed glazing.

Residents would have access to 467 sqm of communal open space spread across three levels. The ground floor would accommodate the more active resident areas, including barbecue and group gathering spaces and an internal communal room capable of being used for working from home.

A more passive viewing deck is proposed at level three, overlooking the ground-level landscaping and neighbouring tennis courts, while a rooftop "sunset deck" at level 30 would provide another social and relaxation space.

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Strathfield has been earmarked for substantial change through the Strathfield Town Centre planning work and the nearby Homebush TOD precinct.

Turner's report says the project has been designed to act as a transition between the existing low and mid-rise development surrounding the site and the taller built form expected to emerge across the town centre.

The proposal is being assessed as State Significant Development under the HDA pathway, alongside the concurrent request to amend the Burwood Local Environmental Plan.

First look: New apartment tower pitched for Strathfield Town Centre precinct

An $18 million penthouse has hit the market in Main Beach as construction tops out on La Mer, the $155 million apartment development rising just metres from the beach.

Spanning around 600 sqm across the top two levels of the 29-storey tower on Main Beach Parade, the four-bedroom penthouse is one of the latest eight-figure residences to test the upper end of the Gold Coast apartment market.

Its launch comes amid continued activity at the very top of the market, following the $30 million off-the-plan sale of a Burleigh Heads penthouse earlier this year, which surpassed the Gold Coast's previous $24 million apartment record set in 2023.

The <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/la-mer-main-beach-3580-main-beach-parade-main-beach-qld-4217">La Mer penthouse</a> has been designed as a private residence in the sky, with 360-degree views spanning the ocean, Broadwater, hinterland and Gold Coast skyline.

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All four bedrooms have ensuites, while the ocean-facing master retreat occupies around half of the upper level and includes its own lounge, private balcony, two walk-in wardrobes and an oversized ensuite with a freestanding stone bath positioned to take in the views.

The residence also features a kitchen designed to accommodate a private chef, a 3.6-metre island bench, expansive butler's pantry, wine cellar and integrated bar.

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A rooftop pool and substantial outdoor entertaining area with its own kitchen sit above the residence, while a grand staircase connects the two internal levels. The penthouse also has its own express lift.

OTP Group Director James Elliott, who is marketing La Mer, said the penthouse was expected to appeal to high-net-worth buyers seeking either a permanent Main Beach residence or Gold Coast holiday home.

“The La Mer penthouse represents exceptional value, considering its quality design, size, privacy and location, not to mention the 360-degree views capturing the beach and Gold Coast Broadwater,” Elliott said.

“We’re anticipating interest from high-net-worth individuals and couples seeking a residence or holiday home in the sought-after village enclave of Main Beach, taking advantage of the unprecedented growth underway in the area and neighbouring The Spit.”

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La Mer is being developed by developer-builder ODUS and Nazero, in partnership with funder Metrics Credit Partners.

ODUS Director Byron Sakha said topping out the tower had provided the opportunity to release the project's most significant residence.

“We’ve worked with internationally-recognised studio Sici Design on the penthouse interiors, with a focus on ensuring it isn’t luxury for luxury’s sake. Every element has been thoughtfully designed to enhance quality of life for those who call it home,” Sakha said.

“The views are the hero of virtually every space, but we’ve given equal attention to the fittings and finishes, so every detail exudes elegance and refinement.”

Sici Design Founder and Director Maria Papadopoulos said the extensive views became an integral part of the interior design rather than simply something the residence was designed around.

“The views weren't something we designed around, they became part of the design itself, with the true luxury of La Mer in its feeling of peace, calm and wellbeing,” Papadopoulos said.

“Luxury isn't defined by how something looks, but how it makes you feel, and we believe a luxurious home should be beautiful to live in, not stressful to maintain.”

The interiors combine Austral Dream Dolomite natural stone and travertine with timber flooring and a restrained coastal palette.

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Designed by Plus Studio, La Mer is one of the more boutique additions to the rapidly changing Main Beach apartment market.

The tower comprises just 24 full-floor, three-bedroom plus multipurpose room apartments below the two-level penthouse, giving the project a considerably lower density than many of the larger towers being developed across the Gold Coast.

Residents will have access to a pool and spa, gym, sauna, barbecue facilities, private sun lounges, yoga lawn and outdoor beach shower.

The penthouse has been released as part of the final collection of residences at La Mer, with remaining apartments priced from $4.3 million.

Construction is expected to complete later this year, with a fully furnished display apartment now open on level four.

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ODUS releases $18 million penthouse crowning La Mer Main Beach

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/far-east-consortium">Far East Consortium</a> is preparing to commence construction on <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/640-bourke-street-melbourne-640-bourke-street-melbourne-vic-3000">640 Bourke Street</a> this October, marking the next milestone for the Melbourne CBD development and its higher-end Eliza Collection.

Spanning levels 44 to 68 of the 68-storey <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>-designed tower, the Eliza Collection has been conceived as a lower-density offering within the broader development, with only five apartments on each floor, dedicated lift access and a collection of resident spaces reserved exclusively for Eliza Collection residents.

The Eliza Collection forms part of Far East Consortium's broader move toward larger-format residences at 640 Bourke Street, where the number of apartments was reduced from earlier plans as apartment sizes increased.

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"What it's meant for 640 Bourke is we've actually reduced the number of apartments. We've increased the overall size of the apartments. We don't have any studios in here, and what that does for a project is it elevates it," Far East Consortium Director of Sales and Marketing Lauren Sheldon said.

Rothelowman Associate Jun Chang said the design process provided an opportunity to create more generous floorplans.

"We were given the opportunity to be more generous. The apartments became bigger and squarer than any other apartments which had been designed in the CBD before that."

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That thinking carries through to the Eliza Collection, where the residences have been designed around the space and functionality associated with a larger home, but positioned high above the centre of Melbourne.

Kitchens are equipped with Gaggenau appliances, a butler's pantry, temperature-controlled wine cabinet and sculptural pendant lighting, while engineered timber flooring, stone and porcelain finishes and custom cabinetry feature throughout the broader interiors.

Privacy and security are another point of distinction. Eliza Collection residents have dedicated lift access, while 640 Bourke Street will provide concierge services and secure resident parking. Short-stay accommodation, including Airbnb, will not be permitted within the development.

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Eliza Collection residents will also have exclusive access to selected amenity spaces across levels one and three of the restored Eliza Tinsley building. These include the Salon with grand piano, an art therapy room, private dining rooms and treatment rooms.

They sit within more than 3,000 sqm of amenity planned across 640 Bourke Street, alongside facilities including a pool, gym, whisky lounge and further social and wellness spaces.

The Eliza Tinsley building itself is central to the wider project's identity. Rather than treating the existing Eliza Tinsley façade as a separate element, Rothelowman used it as a starting point for the architecture of the new tower, with the historic building to accommodate the project's gallery and lobby.

"It's a significant asset and wants to be celebrated and experienced by all residents every single time they go in and out of the building," Rothelowman Principal Stuart Marsland said.

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The tower will rise behind the retained heritage building at 640 Bourke Street, placing residents within walking distance of Southern Cross Station, Flagstaff Gardens, Queen Victoria Market and the Docklands waterfront.

With construction scheduled to begin in October, Far East Consortium has established an onsite display gallery at 640 Bourke Street, including fully built apartments that allow the project's layouts, materials and finishes to be inspected at full scale.

A fully built Eliza Collection apartment is also available to view at the display suite by appointment ahead of the planned October construction commencement.

Eligible purchasers who buy before construction commences can secure the full available off-the-plan stamp duty savings, subject to eligibility and applicable conditions.

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Far East Consortium brings Eliza Collection to 640 Bourke Street ahead of October construction start

Glen Waverley

Residents have moved in to the completed Glen Waverley apartment project Sky Garden.

The striking project was developed by Golden Age Group to a design by Rothelowman.

With buyers having moved in, Urban spoke to first home buyer Adam Feng about his property buying journey, and what he loves about Sky Garden.

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MK: How did you hear about Sky Garden and were you in the market for a new property at the time?

AF: I used to work at The Glen and would often see Sky Garden salespeople at the kiosk and display suite. At the time I didn&rsquo;t consider buying, but three years later after making enough money, I chose to buy at Sky Garden.

MK: What stood out to you about Sky Garden that assisted you in your decision to buy?

AF: The outdoor environment, especially the huge garden podium. I walk around it at least five times a week, if not every day.&nbsp;

Also, the lift goes directly to the lower ground floor, where The Glen is, so that&rsquo;s super convenient.

The soundproofing in my apartment is really effective. Even though I&rsquo;m facing Springvale Road which can be quite busy, the noise is completely blocked out.&nbsp;

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MK: What made you decide to buy off-the-plan rather than an existing dwelling?

AF: My apartment was new but already finished when I moved in.&nbsp;

MK: What do you love most about living at the development?

AF: I love the sauna and pool. Not many people use it at 7am, so when my girlfriend and I work out in the morning, we have the whole place to ourselves. We use it at least five times a week.&nbsp;

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MK: Is this your first property purchase? How did you find the due diligence research and purchase process?

AF: Yes, it&rsquo;s my first property purchase. I decided I wanted to buy at 18 and started saving, and settled at Sky Garden at the age of 20. The purchase process was good, my only recommendation would be to ensure you do enough research on your own personal financial situation before looking to buy.&nbsp;

MK: Which colour scheme did you choose for your apartment and how did you personalise your home?

AF: I chose my apartment for its lucky number (909A)&nbsp;over the colour scheme (which is light) and also for its view facing the bay and south side. We can see the police academy on top of the hill which is pretty cool.&nbsp;

Our one-bedroom apartment is perfect for my girlfriend and I, but we bought a sofa bed in case we have visitors. There is a large floor-to-ceiling window, which we have positioned my girlfriend&rsquo;s piano beside &mdash; that&rsquo;s probably the most creative thing we have done with the place.&nbsp;

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MK: Would you recommend living at a lifestyle precinct like Sky Garden? &nbsp;

AF: I would definitely recommend Sky Garden. Firstly because it&rsquo;s super convenient in terms of location and having The Glen right downstairs.&nbsp;

Secondly, the views are unobstructed as we&rsquo;re the tallest building in the area so when I look out my window there&rsquo;s nothing in the way, unlike the city.&nbsp;

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Urban spoke to first home buyer Adam Feng about his property buying journey

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Why a first home buyer secured a Sky Garden, Glen Waverley apartment

Accompanying the completion of the $430 million Glen Shopping Centre&nbsp;redevelopment is Sky Garden, one of the newly completed residential&nbsp;developments in Glen Waverley.

Comprising 546 one, two and three-bedroom residences, Sky Garden delivers a luxury living experience atop the most modern revamped shopping centre in the East.

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Designed by Rothelowman and DKO Architecture, the development boasts a collection of residences that suit a range of lifestyles and profiles, from growing families to downsizers and single professionals.

A relaxed sense of luxury fills every space, with seamless connections to the private gardens and panoramic views outside.

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Residents living at the project have access to over 4,000 sqm of internal and external facilities with one of the most impressive features being the rightfully named sky garden.

The sky garden offers the residents shade, sun lounges, a bar and kitchen for entertaining, kids playground, vegetable gardens, large lawns, private dining and seating sanctuaries.

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Construction on the development reached completion in December 2020.

Urban takes a look at three of the featured floorplans available at Sky Garden.

1. Azalea, Type 116

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Apartment Type 116 is one of the many floorplan configurations available at Sky Garden, offering two bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Boasting an internal area of over 70 sqm, the apartments feature an organic composition with a restrained outcome.

The residence includes an open-plan living and dining area, built-in robes, and an 8 sqm balcony.

2. Jasmine, Type 211

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Offering a slightly bigger floorplan at an internal area of 79 sqm, Jasmine Type 211 has two bathrooms, two bedrooms and a car space.

The apartment features walk-in robes, an open-plan living and dining space, and a master bedroom with ensuite.

Available on levels three through nine, the residence has a 9 sqm balcony and floor-to-ceiling windows.

3. Magnolia, Type 322

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Situated on levels seven through eleven, this Magnolia floorplan is one of five layouts available at Sky Garden.

Type 322 offers&nbsp;residents three bedrooms, two bathrooms and two car spaces, as well as abundant storage and a large master bedroom.

Set over a total area of 122 sqm, the home-sized apartment includes an open-plan kitchen, living and dining, curved floor-to-ceiling windows and built-in robes.

The large balcony commands exceptional views, from the majestic Dandenong Ranges to the towers of Melbourne&rsquo;s city skyline.

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Designed by Rothelowman and DKO Architecture, the development boasts a collection of residences that suit a range of lifestyles and profiles



Floorplan focus: Three varied layouts available to buyers at Sky Garden, Glen Waverley apartments

If having a garden is important to you, then you'll love our latest display suite tour. As the name suggests, <a href="/buildings/sky-garden-235-springvale-road-glen-waverley" target="_blank">Sky Garden</a> is home to an impressive 4000 square metre garden podium with views spanning the city skyline.

Watch our video of Sky Garden:

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<h2>SKY GARDEN AT A GLANCE</h2>

Developer: <a href="/developers/golden-age-group" target="_blank">Golden Age Group</a>

Architects:&nbsp;<a href="/architects/rothelowman" target="_blank">Rothelowman</a>

Location:&nbsp;235 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley VIC 3150

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The amenities on offer at Sky Garden are extensive and carefully curated.

Wellness is a key focus, with a luxurious swimming pool, spa and sauna, bookable treatment rooms and a two level gymnasium. While lounge areas, mahjong rooms and an in-house cinema provide the perfect spaces to relax and socialise.

Outdoor zones are found throughout the development, with stunning views spanning the city skyline.

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Each Sky Garden living area prioritises the best views towards the city and Dandenong ranges. Interiors have been inspired by nature, with soft timber and stone, with floor-to-ceiling glazing letting in plenty of natural light.

All kitchens boast state-of-the-art fittings and bronze-tone tapware. Apartment bathrooms feature frameless showers and floating vanities.&nbsp;

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To learn more about the apartments available for sale, <a href="/buildings/sky-garden-235-springvale-road-glen-waverley" target="_blank">request a call from a Golden Age Group sales consultant</a> today via Urban.

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Olivia Round

Display Tour: Sky Garden by Golden Age Group in Glen Waverley, VIC

Golden Age have recently completed Sky Garden, the residential complex in&nbsp;Glen Waverley set above The Glen shopping centre.

The well-regarded architecture firm Rothelowman designed the three towers in south-east Melbourne.

Urban recently spoke to Joe, a renter at Sky Garden, and found out what it&#39;s like living in the development.

JR: What first drew you to Sky Garden?

Joe: I found it by accident while I was looking for somewhere to live. When I went through the website and saw the facilities I made an appointment to see it. As soon as I walked into the room I am sitting in right now, I absolutely fell in love with it.

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I thought it was magnificent. I looked out onto the garden, BBQ facilities and was taken down to look at the 25m pool, gym and enjoyed its location above a shopping centre.

I have doctors, dentists, clinics, shops and restaurants right downstairs &mdash; this all really appealed to me. I absolutely love it.

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JR: How long had you been searching for a property?

Joe: I was looking for a month. 

JR: Were you always looking for an apartment?

Joe: No, I initially had a townhouse in mind because it has its own garage.

I have a nice Audi so security was a big thing. But when I found this and saw that it has a storage cage, it ticked all the boxes for me.

JR: Why did you choose Glen Waverley? 

Joe: I walk to work, which is 15 minutes away, when I can so that appealed to me.&nbsp;I&rsquo;ve been working in Glen Waverley for the last 38 years.

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I also looked at Burwood and Notting Hill, but this one ticked all boxes, as it&rsquo;s so convenient and close to work.

JR: Did you have a set of criteria that the apartment had to meet? 

Joe: Not really. This has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a good-sized living area and a lovely big balcony. The kitchen is a touch small, but ideal for me.

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Urban recently spoke to Joe, a renter at Sky Garden, and discussed what it's like living in the development


Resident insight: What it's like living in Glen Waverley's Sky Garden

Sky Garden is the recently completed residential complex located above The Glen shopping centre in Melbourne&#39;s Glen Waverley.

Golden Age wanted Rothelowman to create three distinctive buildings of three different characters, based of five natural elements.

Urban recently sat down with Rudy Darmawan, senior associate at Rothelowman, to discuss the project.

JR: What was the design brief for Sky Garden?

RD: The proposed development will be a key landmark for The Glen shopping centre and the greater Glen Waverley precinct.

A designated principal activity centre, Glen Waverley has the infrastructure and amenities necessary to support significant development in line with the planning objectives of the City of Monash.

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The proposed development is envisioned as a home for owner-occupiers attracted to the unique opportunities and lifestyle to be found in a vibrant, growing Glen Waverley.

JR: Was there a previous project in particular you took design inspiration from?

RD: The highly contextual response takes design cues from its surrounds.

The urban forms respond to their immediate surrounds, adjacent buildings and contextual boundaries through controlled urban gestures, setbacks and interfaces.

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The architecture is clean, contemporary, reflective and vibrant. Each tower draws inspiration from one of three natural elements: Gold, water and fire. The organic composition generates a calm, restrained outcome that contrasts with the varied,active landscapes and streetscapes of the surrounding precinct.

JR: What was the biggest challenge when conceiving the design of the building?

RD: The complex interfacing with the existing active shopping centre, and the compressed programme.

JR: What part of the project were you most looking forward to seeing when the development was completed?

RD: We believe the future evolution of our cities will see developers further embrace the untapped potential of projects like Sky Garden that integrate retail and entertainment precincts.

It means people can shop and be entertained right below their apartment. To live above projects, like The New Glen Shopping Centre, is an opportunity that very few people will come across in the short term.

From a design perspective, these are interesting developments. There is a lot of complexity in the design as the servicing, access and exits of various uses need to be separated. The success of this kind of project is contingent on the quality of the design and the convenience and value it offers. Consumers will make their choice based on these attributes.

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The collection of buildings is visually elevated above The New Glen Shopping Centre and is architecturally designed to be collegial, yet each possessing its distinct character; similarly detailed and distinguished by fluid forms, modulation and colours.

Each building has been expressed as a sculptural form that has evolved and been contextualised to hold a symbiotic relationship with the movement of the podium forms, context and greater retail precinct. This consideration extends to each of the ground floor entry lobbies, the design of which relates to the curvature and materiality of each corresponding tower.

The sculptural shapes of the buildings are designed to be appreciated when seen up close as well as from a distance. Their colours have been inspired by the changing hues of the sky.

The colours respond to the skyline, the sun rising in the Dandenongs to the east to the sun setting to the city in the west. The eastern-most tower is a burnished bronze, the western-most tower is a sunset blush and the central tower is an indigo blue, picking up on the sky during the day.

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The proposed development is envisioned as a home for owner-occupiers attracted to the unique opportunities and lifestyle to be found in a vibrant, growing Glen Waverley.



The design details: How Rothelowman designed Glen Waverley's Sky Garden

Sky Garden is the completed Glen Waverley residential complex developed by Golden Age Group.

Spanning&nbsp;three towers designed by the regarded architecture firm Rothelowman, Sky Garden sits above the new and improved $430 million redevelopment of&nbsp;The Glen shopping centre.

The communal showpiece is the aptly named sky garden. Located above the podium levels linking each tower, the sky garden features&nbsp;a bar,&nbsp;kitchen and private dining spaces,, veggie gardens, a kids playground and large lawns with water features.

Urban recently sat down with Golden Age&#39;s sales and marketing director Dandan Zhao&nbsp;to discuss the project.

Why did you choose to acquire the residential element of The Glen from Vicinity?

Sky Garden is a landmark and unpreceded feat of a project we are incredibly proud of. At Golden Age, we are always looking for new ways to do things and we saw an opportunity to partner with Vicinity Centres to deliver a residential component to an existing shopping precinct in a way that has never been done before in Australia, making this project the first of its kind.

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Developing within air rights was a fairly new phenomenon within Australia when we launched Sky Garden in 2018 but its location ticked all the boxes. For all stakeholders involved, including Vicinity, it was an incredibly ambitious project with a combined value close to $1 billion but it has paid off in spades.

Did you keep the same architecture plans? If not - what was the design brief for Rothelowman?&nbsp; (If so - what did you like about the plans?)

When we bought the air rights site from Vicinity, the development contained three towers (A/B/C). Originally, Towers A &amp; B were conjoined in an elbow shape almost reading as a large L-shaped building.

We briefed Rothelowman to create three distinctive buildings of three different characters based on the five natural elements. This created separation between the buildings so that they architecturally stood on their own with three different glazing colours.

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Both the indoor and outdoor common area amenities were also redesigned to suit our vision for Sky Garden and the garden itself was completely overhauled taking on numerous iterations. We also replanned the apartments so that they catered to the size and layout that our target market prefers, taking experience from our past projects including Sky One.

<a href="/news/vic/the-design-details-how-rothelowman-designed-glen-waverleys-sky-garden">Read more: How Rothelowman designed Sky Garden</a>

What were the key features you wanted to achieve in the development? 

It is a unique project as it is the first time an air-rights transfer above a shopping mall has allowed for a development of such scale within Australia - it&rsquo;s also reflective of a growing trend towards the Asian &lsquo;apartments above mall&rsquo; model.

Designed in collaboration with multi-award winning architect Rothelowman, interiors by DKO Architecture, and featuring landscaping by Aspect Studios, Sky Garden originally launched to market with 555 one, two and three-bedroom spacious residences across three towers. The number of residences has since dwindled to 536 apartments due to demand from downsizers seeking larger floor plans, leading to a number of amalgamations.

Residents have access to a 4,000 square metre outdoor podium garden complete with a relaxation zone, entertainment lounges, BBQs, vegetable gardens, a designated children&rsquo;s play area and outdoor fitness areas.

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Other amenities include a luxurious pool, a two-storey fully equipped gym, private dining rooms with BBQ in the terrace which can be booked for private functions, a private cinema, two gaming rooms and a library, alongside more than 240 speciality retail stores and a fresh food market hall situated in The Glen below.

Where have buyers come from, and who is the development appealing to?

The majority of buyers come from local suburbs, particularly the South Eastern suburbs that are within 10 km of the project.

We&rsquo;ve had buyers who are local and want to be within walking distance to Glen Waverley Secondary College or Glen Waverley Primary, including families and grandparents, as well as downsizers who like the convenience of living atop a world-class shopping centre and don&rsquo;t want to sacrifice their lifestyle by moving into a small and standalone apartment.

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Then we have professionals who either work nearby or work in the city and are attracted to the connectivity of the project - it has been a true assortment of buyers which is expected given the nature of this project, it quite literally caters to all buyer demographics.

In many cases, families and friends have bought together. There are also people who bought for their parents to downsize, or for children as their first home. Many investors purchased with the idea that this could be their future retirement option or holiday home.

Numerous investors have selected Sky Garden over other projects because they believed its location, amenities and quality would guarantee appreciation overtime.

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Sky Garden is the completed Glen Waverley residential complex developed by Golden Age Group

Everything a buyer needs to know about Sky Garden in Glen Waverley: Five minutes with Golden Age Group

Sky Garden, the latest development by the diversified property group Golden Age, spans three towers across the new and improved The Glen shopping centre in Melbourne&#39;s Glen Waverley.

Rothelowman designed the three apartment buildings, soaring 12, 13 and 20 levels and home to more than 500&nbsp;one, two and three bedroom apartments,

The apartment development is part of the $430 million Glen redevelopment which completed construction in December 2020..

With over 240 stores, anchored by a new David Jones store and a Woolworths, The Glen provides residents with convenience at their door step.

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Sky Garden features over 4,000 square metres of internal and external facilities with one of the most impressive features unsurprisingly being the garden in the sky.

The Sky Garden has sun lounges, a bar and kitchen for entertaining, a kids playground, veggie gardens, large lawns with water features and private dining and seating sanctuaries to unwind. The Sky Garden is located above the podium levels linking each tower.

Other resident facilities include gaming rooms with mah-jong, billiards and chess, a private cinema and media rooms as well as an elegantly appointed library.

Beyond that is a fully equipped gymnasium, yoga studios, tai chi areas, a sauna, steam room and luxury heated lap pool.

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In a bid to support retailers following the extended lockdown Melbourne, residents of&nbsp;Golden Age Group&#39;s Sky Garden apartment development in Glen Waverley will have access to a resident-only rewards program.&nbsp;

The customised app gives residents a reward program for retail outlets in The Glen shopping plaza, located beneath the recently completed development designed by&nbsp;Rothelowman&nbsp;where 536 apartments sit across three towers.

Serviced by the Glen Waverley train line, it is 30 minutes from the CBD, opening residents and locals up to a plethora of entertainment, retail, cuisine, educational and employment opportunities.

There are less than 75 apartments left in the 536 apartment tower, with prices starting from $498,000 for one bedroom apartments and $668,000&nbsp;for two bedroom apartments. Three bedroom apartments are priced from $1,118,000.

Sky Garden, the latest development by the diversified property group Golden Age, spans three towers across the new and improved The Glen shopping centre

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Shop, study and relax all without leaving your front door at Golden Age's Sky Garden

Residents of Golden Age Group&#39;s Sky Garden apartment development in Glen Waverley will have access to a resident-only rewards program.&nbsp;

The concept was introduced upon settlement in a bid to support retailers following the extended lockdown Melbourne.

The customised app gives residents a reward program for retail outlets in The Glen shopping plaza, located beneath the recently completed development designed by Rothelowman where 536 apartments sit across three towers.

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The offers range between&nbsp;discounts at homeware&nbsp;stores to bulk-billed in-home clinic vists from the local medical clinic.

The Glen underwent a $430 million redevelopment&nbsp;in 2019 and now homes a mix of 240 shops and eateries.

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There are only around 75 apartments left in the 536 apartment tower, with prices starting from $498,000 for one bedroom apartments and $668,000&nbsp;for two bedroom apartments. Three bedroom apartments are priced from $1,118,000.

There&#39;s a 4,000 sqm private garden located above the plaza which features fitness and play areas, a bar, lounge and a dining space.

Residents will also have communal gaming rooms, private cinema and media rooms, a fully equipped gym, heated lap pool and a sauna and steam room.

Residents of Golden Age Group's Sky Garden apartment development in Glen Waverley will have access to a resident-only rewards program 



Glen Waverley's Sky Garden offering residents unique reward program

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Sky Garden, the latest development by the diversified property group Golden Age, spans three towers across the new and improved The Glen shopping centre in Melbourne's Glen Waverley.

Rothelowman designed the three apartment buildings, soaring 12, 13 and 20 levels and homing 555 one, two and three bedroom apartments,

The apartment development is part of the $430 million Glen redevelopment which completed construction in December 2020..

The apartments have a starting price of $520,000 and floor plans average between 60 and 140 sqm of space.

With over 240 stores, anchored by a new David Jones store and a Woolworths, The Glen provides residents with convenience at their door step.

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Sky Garden features over 4,000 square metres of internal and external facilities with one of the most impressive features unsurprisingly being the garden in the sky.

The sky garden has sun lounges, a bar and kitchen for entertaining, a kids playground, veggie gardens, large lawns with water features and private dining and seating sanctuaries to unwind. The sky garden is located above the podium levels linking each tower.

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Other resident facilities include gaming rooms with mah-jong, billiards and chess, a private cinema and media rooms as well as an elegantly appointed library.

Beyond that is a fully equipped gymnasium, yoga studios, tai chi areas, a sauna, steam room and luxury heated lap pool.

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Serviced by the Glen Waverley train line, it is 30 minutes from the CBD, opening residents and locals up to a plethora of entertainment, retail, cuisine, educational and employment opportunities.
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Rothelowman designed the three apartment buildings, soaring 12, 13 and 20 levels and homing 555 one, two and three bedroom apartments,



Glen Waverley, home to Golden Age's latest residential apartment development

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Located in the heart of Melbourne’s suburb of Glen Waverley above The Glen Shopping Centre, property developer Golden Age Group and Joint Venture partner Probuild, in collaboration with retail manager Vicinity, have celebrated the completion of Australia’s largest air rights development to date – Sky Garden.

The Melbourne property developer and tier one construction company delivered the $450 million project within anticipated timelines despite lockdown regulations across the state of Victoria.

Victorian Managing Director Sam Delmenico from Probuild, which also completed the $500 million retail redevelopment for The Glen Shopping Centre, said Sky Garden demonstrates the commitment of both Golden Age Group and Probuild to deliver the large-scale and high-quality build.

As Sky Garden prepares to welcome over 1,000 residents before Christmas, Golden Age Group Sales and Marketing Director, Dandan Zhao said the resilience in sales throughout the year is evidence of the quality of the project and its ability to remain on track despite the lockdown - with close to $50 million worth of apartments sold during 2020 alone.

Designed in collaboration with multi-award winning architect Rothelowman, interiors by DKO Architecture, and featuring landscaping by Aspect Studios, Sky Garden originally launched to market with 555 one, two and three-bedroom residences across three towers. The number of residences has since dwindled to 536 apartments due to demand from downsizers seeking three-bedders, leading to a number of amalgamations.

<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/air-rights_2.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="387" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/air-rights_2.jpg?itok=w6Hherfq" width="580"></a></figure>Residents will have access to a 4,000 square metre outdoor podium garden complete with a relaxation zone, entertainment lounges, vegetable gardens, a designated children’s play area and outdoor fitness areas. Other amenities include a luxurious pool, a fully equipped gym, private dining rooms and terraces which can be booked for private functions, a private cinema and a library, alongside more than 240 speciality retail stores and a fresh food market hall situated in The Glen below.

A selection of <a href="http://skygardenresidences.com.au/">final release apartments remain</a> with a starting price of $498,000 for one-bedroom, $668,000 for a two-bedroom residence and $1,188,000, all coming with car parks. For further information please visit

<h2>Developments Nearby</h2>

Randall Residence

<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/randall_residences.png" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="334" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/randall_residences.png?itok=h1Q8NRp6" width="580"></a></figure>Located in just the next suburb over, Mount Waverley, is Randall Residence.

Situated at 9 Randall Court, Mount Waverley, the development is comprised of a number of two storey townhouses..
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Sky Garden prepares to welcome over 1,000 residents before Christmas, with close to $50 million worth of apartments sold during 2020 alone. 

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