Repeat buyers are one of the strongest measures of confidence in any apartment development.

At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/era-newcastle-west-124-126-bull-street-newcastle-west-nsw-2302">ERA</a> in Newcastle West, some purchasers are returning to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gwh">GWH</a> after living at the developer's One Apartments. Their decision to purchase again was driven by the quality of life they found after moving into their first GWH home.

Keith Wilton had spent years living in a house in East Maitland before deciding it was time for a change. Apartment living had always been on his radar, but he was selective about what he wanted.

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"I had some boxes I wanted to tick," he says.

Keith points to the open-plan design, generous outdoor areas and considered inclusions as key reasons One Apartments worked for him.

“One of those things was a nice indoor open plan area, but also I wanted a nice outdoor open area that I could entertain on in summer or Christmases or birthdays,” he says.

He also found value in the smaller details, from integrated appliances to shared resident spaces including the pool, cinema and rooftop areas.

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After comparing several developments, he chose One Apartments because of GWH's longstanding local reputation and his own experience working with the developer on a commercial project more than a decade earlier.

"I knew that they were local, that the quality of the build was going to be up there. I'd looked at other apartment complexes around and close by, and I just knew that here was a better decision location wise."

Today, Keith says the move has completely changed how he experiences Newcastle.

"I enjoy living in this location because it's more of a lifestyle change. That Newcastle city living where you can walk to restaurants and bars and even beaches and parks and even shopping across the road."

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Beyond the location, he says it's the sense of community that has surprised him most.

"Everyone loves living here because they chose to live here, but everyone looks out for each other. It's a real great community feel here."

For Aimee and Lyle Goodman, the journey started almost by chance.

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The couple happened to be having coffee in Newcastle when they noticed the site where One Apartments was about to begin construction.

"We were aware GWH was planning a development," Aimee says. "We made one phone call and things moved pretty quickly after that."

As busy business owners, they initially thought apartment living would simply reduce the maintenance that came with larger homes. Instead, it fundamentally changed how they spent time together.

"We actually catch up more as a family now," Aimee says.

"We've had homes with big yards and lots of space, but everyone ended up in different rooms. Here we'll have dinner together, the kids can play, and we spend far more quality time together."

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Lyle says their confidence came from GWH's reputation within Newcastle's building industry.

"I know people who've worked across different apartment projects, and whenever GWH came up the feedback was always the same. They're rock solid. They're quality."

That confidence only grew throughout the buying process.

"One of the things that really impressed us with GWH was the whole process, was the communication," Lyle says. "It was consistent, it was regular, there was no problem if we had some weird questions, there was no problems in getting answers."

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Aimee says one moment stood out.

"The project actually finished on time. We realised we needed to hurry up and sell our house because everything was happening exactly when they said it would."

The positive experience at One Apartments ultimately gave all three buyers the confidence to purchase again with GWH, this time at ERA.

Their confidence reflects what many buyers are seeking in today's apartment market. Location remains important, but so too does certainty around delivery, quality and long-term liveability.

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ERA builds on those foundations with 280 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across two landmark towers in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/newcastle-west-nsw-2302">Newcastle West</a>.&nbsp;

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fk-australia">Fender Katsalidis</a>, the project will include more than 2,000 square metres of resident amenities, including a resort-style pool, gym, sauna, private cinema and rooftop entertaining spaces overlooking the harbour and coastline.&nbsp;

The development is also within walking distance of the Newcastle Interchange, Honeysuckle, Darby Street, the harbour foreshore, restaurants, retail and the city’s beaches, continuing the walkable lifestyle that existing GWH buyers say has transformed how they live.

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For Keith, the appeal remains straightforward.

"You feel at home even before you've moved into your home."

For Aimee, the change is measured in time.

“I just felt like I had more time,” she says.

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Construction at ERA is now underway, with more than half of the residences already sold and limited two and three-bedroom apartments remaining in the East Tower release. Priced from $980,000 for two-bedroom residences and $1.46 million for three-bedroom residences, buyers can secure an apartment with a 10 per cent deposit, with premium homes offering ocean views from Level 8 and harbour views from Level 10.

ERA is also backed by Resilience Insurance's 10-year Latent Defects Insurance policy, providing protection against structural or waterproofing defects for 10 years after completion. The project is anticipated to be completed in early 2028.

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Joel Robinson

From ONE to ERA: Why buyers are choosing GWH again in Newcastle West

Virgate Property Group is preparing to commence construction of Verdé, its new apartment development in Melbourne's Arts Precinct at Southbank, following a strong run of sales that has seen more than half of the project's 173 apartments secured.

Verdé has attracted a broad mix of first home buyers, owner-occupiers upgrading from nearby inner-city suburbs and investors, with younger owner-occupier couples aged between 28 and 45 accounting for the strongest enquiry. Many are already living in Southbank, South Melbourne, Albert Park, Port Melbourne, South Yarra and the CBD.

"Verdé is located in one of the most desirable pockets of southern Melbourne," Blair Property Group Director Darren Blair, who is managing sales at Verdé, said.

"It's within walking distance of the Arts Centre, Royal Botanic Gardens, Albert Park Lake, and Southbank's restaurants and retail. It's a great lifestyle location with strong amenity and liveability, which made it a very attractive choice for the project."

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Virgate was already familiar with the precinct, having previously delivered the successful Domain House development in neighbouring South Melbourne. That experience gave the developer confidence to acquire the Coventry Street site and continue expanding its presence in Melbourne's inner south.

"We had been keeping an eye on the site and the broader precinct for a few months before deciding to move forward with the acquisition," Virgate said.

The project was ultimately secured in 2020 following feasibility studies, planning assessments and due diligence, with the brief centred on delivering "a high-quality, considered design that feels both refined and fit for purpose."

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bruce-henderson-architects">Bruce Henderson Architects</a>, Verdé comprises 173 one, two and three-bedroom apartments priced from $599,000. The architecture is distinguished by a faceted glass façade that responds to both the site's outlook and Melbourne's changing light conditions.

According to Bruce Henderson Architects, the coloured glazing gives the building a distinctive identity while also providing privacy and solar shading, with residences oriented to capture views across the bay, city skyline and surrounding parklands.

Inside, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/designoffice">DesignOffice</a> has created interiors focused on natural light, efficient planning and enduring materials. Apartments feature engineered oak flooring, natural stone benchtops, floor-to-ceiling glazing and SMEG appliances, while a restrained material palette aims to complement the expansive outlooks rather than compete with them.

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Resident amenity has also been designed around everyday functionality rather than occasional use. Facilities include a concierge-serviced lobby, residents' lounge with fireplace, library and co-working space, gym, terrace garden with barbecue facilities, ground-floor café, and package delivery management.

The project's location continues to be one of its strongest drawcards. Positioned on Coventry Street, Verdé sits within walking distance of the National Gallery of Victoria, Arts Centre Melbourne, Royal Botanic Gardens and Albert Park Lake, while Southbank's dining precinct, Sturt Street trams and the new ANZAC Station are all nearby. The surrounding education catchment also includes Melbourne Grammar, Melbourne Girls Grammar, Mac.Robertson Girls' High School and several major university campuses.

The sales team says buyers have responded particularly well to the combination of location, design quality and long-term liveability.

"They're responding really positively to the quality of the design, premium resident amenities and the uninterrupted views. Many also appreciate the location and how connected it is to everything they need."

The ability to secure stamp duty savings before completion has also been a key factor for purchasers, alongside the opportunity to personalise finishes ahead of settlement.

With construction set to commence soon and more than half the apartments already sold, Verdé enters its next phase as one of the Arts Precinct's more established apartment developments, offering remaining buyers an opportunity to secure a residence before construction advances further. Expected completion is scheduled for late 2027.

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Virgate's Verdé Southbank moves toward construction as sales fly past halfway stage

Downsizer-focused apartment development Kooyongkoot in Hawthorn has been recognised at the 2026 Better Future Melbourne Design Awards, taking home Gold and Silver awards in two categories.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kooyongkoot-hawthorn-1-kooyongkoot-road-hawthorn-vic-3122">Kooyongkoot</a>, currently being delivered by developer PQD and designed by Cera Stribley, received Gold in the Interior Design – Proposed category and Silver in the Architecture – Proposed category.

The dual recognition reflects the design approach behind the boutique development on prestigious Kooyongkoot Road, where the focus has been on creating homes for downsizers seeking the space, quality and functionality of a detached house within a low-rise apartment building.

Rather than maximising apartment numbers, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/pqd">PQD</a> and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a> limited the development to just 18 residences, allowing for larger floorplans, greater privacy, generous landscaping and expansive communal spaces.&nbsp;The majority of the apartments also benefit from corner aspects, allowing for dual sources of natural light.

Now around 70 per cent complete and on track for completion in November 2026, Kooyongkoot will comprise a mix of garden residences, ter​race apartments, sub-penthouses, and is crowned by two half-floor penthouses with direct lift access and private rooftop terraces.

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The Silver Award for Architecture recognised the way the building responds to its prominent corner position at the ent​rance to Hawthorn's Scotch Hill precinct, one of Melbourne's most established residential neighbourhoods.

Rather than competing with the grand homes that line Kooyongkoot Road, the architectural approach focused on restraint and longevity, using curved brickwork, generous landscaping and carefully considered proportions to integrate with the existing streetscape.

"The form feels fluid and timeless, as though shaped by the landscape itself – architecture that belongs, rather than competes," said Chris Stribley, Co-Founder and Managing Principal of Cera Stribley.

The judging submission also highlighted practical innovations throughout the building, including lift cores servicing only nine homes each, a central landscaped lightcourt designed to bring daylight and ventilation into the building, and fully enclosed private storage rooms with lighting, power and shelving to better accommodate residents transitioning from larger family homes.

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The Gold Award for Interior Design recognised the project's focus on long-term liveability rather than display-home aesthetics.

According to the awards submission, the interiors were designed from the inside out, prioritising how homes would function over decades of daily use through generous proportions, practical storage, durable natural materials and flexible layouts.

The specification includes natural stone throughout, upgraded acoustic glazing, V-ZUG appliances and fully enclosed storage rooms, alongside an amenity offering focused on wellness, entertainment and everyday convenience.&nbsp;

Residents will have access to a gym and yoga studio, a wellness centre featuring traditional and infrared saunas, a cold therapy shower and treatment room, as well as a residents' lounge and golf simulator/cinema room for entertainment.&nbsp;Kooyongkoot has also considered the everyday convenience of its residents by offering a private carwash and pet wash facilities on site as well as dedicated parcel lockers and oversized fully enclosed storage rooms.&nbsp;

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The project's attention to detail has already resonated with buyers. Earlier this year, Kooyongkoot recorded one of Boroondara's highest apartment sales when an $8 million penthouse was purchased by a Melbourne CEO downsizing from a nearby family home.

"Every detail feels deliberate, from the overall design down to the smallest touches," the purchaser said.

"The level of quality and refinement is exceptional, but what really sold it was how liveable it felt... It felt like a place where everything had been considered, not just a luxury building."

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Sustainability also formed a key part of both award submissions. Kooyongkoot is targeting a minimum 7.5-star NatHERS rating across all residences, supported by passive design principles, high-performance glazing, EV charging infrastructure, water reuse systems and a wellness model focused on lower-energy dry facilities rather than pools and large wet areas.

Located within walking distance of Scotch College, Methodist Ladies' College, Koo​yong Lawn Tennis Club, Aubur​n Village and Camberwell Junction, Kooyongkoot continues to target owner-occupiers looking to remain in Melbourne's inner east without compromising on space or quality. A limited selection of two, three and four-bedroom residences remains available, with prices starting from $1.9 million.

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Kooyongkoot wins Gold and Silver at Better Future Melbourne Design Awards

New apartment supply has become increasingly constrained across <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/parramatta-nsw-2150">Parramatta</a> in recent years, with fewer projects progressing through to completion as development conditions have become more challenging.

It makes <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/novm">NOVM</a>'s 2021-completed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/the-lennox-parramatta-12-phillip-street-parramatta-nsw-2150">The Lennox</a> one of the most recently completed residential towers on the Parramatta River, and among the newest apartment developments in Sydney's second CBD.

With the project largely completed before the sharp escalation in construction costs and inflation following the pandemic, The Lennox is now offering pricing that would be difficult to replicate in a comparable new development in Parramatta today, or across much of Western Sydney.

The majority of the 413 apartments at The Lennox sold before and shortly after completion. A limited release of the remaining apartments has recently been brought to market by capital partner <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/equitifund-group">Equitifund</a>, with entry-level pricing from $700,000 and two-bedroom apartments available from under $1 million.

Rising above the Parramatta River at 12 Phillip Street, The Lennox comprises one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, appealing to first home buyers, young professionals, families, downsizers and interstate investors seeking a completed apartment in one of Australia's fastest-growing economic centres.

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Rather than positioning Parramatta as an alternative to Sydney's CBD, Equitifund believes the city has reached a point where it stands on its own merits.

"Parramatta is no longer simply an alternative to Sydney CBD, it's becoming a destination in its own right," Equitifund Executive Chairman Greg Huxley said.

"The Lennox captures that evolution with a level of quality and amenity that's difficult to match at its price point."

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/marchese-partners">Marchese Partners</a>, the tower responds directly to its riverfront setting through expansive glazing and open-plan layouts that maximise views across the Parramatta River and city skyline. Interiors feature engineered timber flooring, stone benchtops, stainless steel appliances and floor-to-ceiling glazing, while generous balconies extend the living spaces outdoors.

Marchese Partners says the project was conceived to balance high-quality apartment living with practical, long-term functionality, pairing larger, efficient floorplans with amenities more commonly associated with five-star hotels.

That emphasis continues through the resident facilities, which include a 20-metre rooftop swimming pool, fully equipped gym and wellness spaces, full-time concierge, a residents' lounge, function room, private lifts, secure basement parking and rooftop communal areas overlooking the Parramatta River. Ground-floor boardwalk retail and dining further activate the riverfront and integrate the building into the surrounding public realm.

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Australian housing and finance group Equitifund has secured the remaining apartments, believing there are few completed apartment opportunities in Parramatta that offer the same combination of location, amenity and pricing.

Equitifund National Sales Director Ben Hamblett says buyers are increasingly recognising that premium apartment living no longer needs to come with Sydney CBD pricing.

"The Lennox is where aspirational living becomes attainable," Hamblett said.

"Wake to river and mountain views, step into Sydney's Second CBD, and arrive home to resort-calibre amenities, all without the harbour price tag."

Hamblett says owner-occupiers are also attracted by the convenience of having Westfield Parramatta, Church Street's dining precinct, Parramatta Park, Riverside Theatres, Western Sydney University and major transport connections all within walking distance.

"At The Lennox, lifestyle is not an afterthought, it is the foundation."

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The Lennox places residents within walking distance of Parramatta Square, Westfield Parramatta, Church Street Eat Street, Parramatta Station, the ferry wharf, Light Rail, the future Sydney Metro West, Parramatta Park and CommBank Stadium, reinforcing Parramatta's position as one of Australia's most connected metropolitan centres outside Sydney's CBD.

Equitifund says buyers visiting the display suite consistently comment on the quality of the finishes, generous floorplans, river and skyline views, and the walkability of the location. The project has attracted a broad mix of local professionals, upsizers, downsizers, buyers relocating from Sydney's inner suburbs and interstate investors seeking long-term growth opportunities.

That demand aligns with Parramatta's continued evolution as an economic powerhouse. Equitifund Research and Market Insights specialist John Bekiaris says sustained population growth, infrastructure investment and expanding employment opportunities continue to support long-term housing demand across the city.

"Parramatta has evolved from a satellite city into one of Australia's most important economic centres. Population growth, infrastructure investment and employment are all supporting sustained long-term housing demand."

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The apartment price gap drawing Sydney buyers west

A luxury beachfront apartment at Rainbow Bay has more than doubled in value since it sold off the plan six years ago, setting a new local apartment record in the process.

The three-bedroom apartment in the Flow development on Petrie Street, the first of four new projects locally by Paul Gedoun's S&amp;S Projects, has sold for $7.4 million, after originally selling for $3.27 million when the project launched in 2020.

The seventh-floor apartment, comprising 187 sqm of internal living space and a 54 sqm balcony overlooking Froggies Beach and Snapper Rocks, was purchased by a local family.

The transaction was negotiated by Pezet Matheson director Kerry Pezet and equates to more than $30,000 per sqm.

Pezet said the sale reflected the limited opportunities to buy into the boutique beachfront development.

"The sale highlights the rarity of opportunities within the boutique beachfront development, where residences seldom become available," Pezet said.

"Flow is one of the Gold Coast's most tightly held buildings. Buyers from our database move quickly when residences become available, and achieving an off-market sale at $7.4 million demonstrates the depth of demand for property of this calibre."

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Flow was the first of four luxury apartment developments delivered by Paul Gedoun's S&amp;S Projects at Rainbow Bay and was completed in 2023.

Positioned on the beachfront overlooking Snapper Rocks, the residence includes three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a powder room and views stretching north along the coastline towards Surfers Paradise.

Pezet Matheson Residential principal Mitchell Lambert said buyers continued to prioritise quality beachfront apartments in tightly held locations.

"Flow Residences offers a rare combination of elevated beachfront positioning, architectural excellence, comprehensive resident amenity and premium finishes, which is exactly what discerning purchasers are seeking," Lambert said.

"The transaction further reinforces Rainbow Bay's reputation as one of Australia's premier coastal lifestyle destinations, where limited supply and growing demand continue to support strong market performance."

Pezet Matheson originally marketed and sold out Flow off the plan, making the latest transaction a return to one of the project's original buyers.

Paul Gedoun is selling his third project, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/radia-rainbow-bay-271-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Radia Rainbow Bay</a>, after recently completing, and selling out, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/esprit-217-227-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Esprit</a>. He has plans for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/first-look-s-s-projects-proposes-88-apartment-wellness-tower-at-coolangattas-boundary-street">fourth building</a>, 88 apartments on <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/209-213-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Boundary Street</a>.

Rainbow Bay apartment doubles in price since off the plan sale during pandemic

Gold Coast Apartments

There&#39;s not enough development sites to go around at the moment on the Gold Coast, as developers scramble for their next project amid quick sell-outs.

Ignite Projects boss Josh Foote reckons prices have just about doubled in the last 12 months, as vendors expectations continue to grow.

GV Property Group, the site amalgamation specialists, are expecting high demand for their latest off-market listing, a near beachfront development opportunity in Bilinga.

The 795 sqm site, at 135 Golden Four Drive, previously had approval for 12 apartments, however the site is being sold with a scheme in place for a boutique development of 20 luxury apartments, designed by EMK Architects.

GV Property Group&#39;s Luke Reaby says there&#39;s a limited number of luxury projects on the market in the area, with very limited planned beachfront supply.

&quot;We are getting calls every day around beachfront sites, however these sites come with significant premiums and insatiable competition&#39;&quot;, Reaby says.

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GV Property Group has an expressions of interest campaign running to October 29.

The Bilinga market has been relatively untapped compared to its neighbouring areas of Coolangatta and Palm Beach.

The nearby Si Bilinga apartment project, by developer IDS Property, spans nine levels and has 15 apartments designed by Gatehouse Architects. That sits a few hundred metres up the road&nbsp;at&nbsp;309 Golden Four Drive,&nbsp;previously sold by GV Property Group last year.

Sherpa Property Group sold out their yet-to-be-built&nbsp;202 Perspective, the boutique five whole-floor apartment, which is less than 500 metres away at 202 Pacific Street, on the beachfront.

Sherpa has announced they are looking for four sites in 2022.

Both Si and 202 Perspective have similar zoning and development potential to the current opportunity, Reaby advises.

Two months ago, GV Property Group also sold 55 Golden Four Drive off-market to Brisbane Developer,&nbsp;Cielo Group, which is&nbsp;poised&nbsp;to create nine full-floor luxury apartments&nbsp;

CBRE&#39;s Nicholas Clydsdale says the heightened demand from all types of domestic purchasers has seen smaller-sized boutique projects in demand, with the site a prime example to take advantage of the current market conditions.

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&quot;Golden Four Drive is a growth area in the southern Gold Coast,&quot; Clydsdale says.

&quot;This strength is primarily led by a shortage in supply in the area. The site is close to genuine amenity including the Tugun and Coolangatta shopping precincts.

&quot;The lack of new product available, coupled with strong demand for beachside product, has created high levels of pent up demand for high quality residential in this location.&quot;

Clydesdale reckons around $8,500 per sqm to $10,000 per sqm is achievable under current market conditions, if the finish is similar to that of the likes of Bensons Chevron One development, Signature Broadbeach, or Acqua Palm Beach.

He says apartments level four or higher could see better returns given the heightened beach and ocean view potential.

Urbis town planner Patrick Hefferan says the site has strong development potential, particularly for a mid-rise residential development.

GV Property Group's Luke Reaby says there's a limited number of luxury projects on the market in the area, with very limited planned beachfront supply

Apartment developers queue up as Gold Coast beachfront sites tighten further

The Sydney-based luxury apartment developer Luxcon Group is breaking into the Gold Coast apartment market, and they&#39;re doing it on&nbsp;Surfers Paradise&#39;s prime beachfront strip.

Luxcon, headed by Ilya Melnikoff, are set to create Escape, a 30-level tower with just 28 apartments.

It will replace the ageing apartment development Sea Breeze at 63-65 Garfield Terrace.

PBD Architects say Escape&nbsp;will be an iconic tower overlooking the ocean from the coast of Surfers Paradise, towering out amongst the Gold Coast cityscape as a new destination for those looking for resort-style luxury living.

&quot;The Garfield tower will rise 30 storeys refining the luxury residential buildings in Gold Coast,&quot; PBD noted in their design statement submitted to the local council.

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The planned Escape on Garfield Terrace. Image credit: PBD Architects

&quot;Its uniqueness is comparably contemporary and &quot;edgy&quot; amongst a sea of beachfront architecture incorporating coastal curvature and sleek ripple effects in their designs. It also creates a highly sophisticated urban design.

&quot;The building enthusiastically embraces its iconic role by contributing to the vibrant skyline of the coast, whilst also providing opportunities for stunning vistas of the ocean, the Nerang River, and the greater city.

&quot;Inspired by the natural transition or movement from the coast to the air by the cooling coastal breeze, Japanese art of paper folding, origami, a simple rectangular paper begins to articulately transform into a sculptural object.&quot;

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The planned Escape on Garfield Terrace. Image credit: PBD Architects

There will be a three-level podium which will home the resident amenity.

The ground level will feature lounges and cabanas that will be an outdoor barbecue space set in lush landscaping. Level one will home the start of the fitness centre, a&nbsp;gym facing the beach. That will be feature a spiral staircase&nbsp;which leads to the lap pool and spa, steam room, sauna and changing rooms.

The apartments start from level three, with 270 sqm, full floor three-bedroom apartments, each with their own cellar, butler&#39;s pantry, and second living space at the rear of the apartment. The main open plan kitchen, living and dining area opens to an ocean-facing balcony, as does the master suite which has a walk in wardrobe and ensuite.

Topping the building is a huge two-level penthouse, spanning 440 sqm of living area. That will have four bedrooms, its own home office, and a wine room.

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The planned Escape on Garfield Terrace. Image credit: PBD Architects

It&#39;s the latest plans for the busy Garfield Terrace, which is set for a huge redevelopment.

In December Iris Capital, who are developing the $800 million V&amp;A Broadbeach, filed plans for a 38-level tower at 71 Garfield Terrace, just a few doors down. That will have 51 apartments and a two-level beach house.

Another aimed at the high end holiday maker or owner-occupier, the smallest apartments on offer will have three bedrooms and span half a floor, oriented to have ocean-facing balconies.

They run over half way up the tower, before hitting the resident&nbsp;facilities on level 24 where there will be a swimming pool and pool deck, a gym with a sauna, and an outdoor barbecue and dining area.

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The planned Iris Capital tower 71 on Garfield. Image credit: DBI Architects

Up to level 33 will be the full-floor, four bedroom apartments, each with a study and private plunge pool on the balcony.

Next door Weiya Holdings recently secured approval for&nbsp;Aalto, which will also rise 38 levels. It will have 64 apartments designed by&nbsp;Conrad Gargett.

Down the street KTQ are creating something different, something the Coast hasn&#39;t seen before.

Serēn (pronounced serene),&nbsp;will comprise an independent luxury, 60-room hotel, which will&nbsp;occupy levels three to six. Above, after the separate&nbsp;hotel and the residences pool and recreation decks, will be 60 apartments, spanning a huge 350 sqm each and offering three-bedrooms and a multi-purpose room.

Toward the pointy end of the 42-level tower will be full floor apartments and a special two-level penthouse.

Luxcon was established in 2008 by Founder and Managing Director Ilya Melnikoff, and have developed a number of luxury projects, primarily in Sydney&#39;s eastern suburbs. They have a number of projects in the pipeline in some of Melbourne&#39;s best suburbs as well, including The Address overlooking Fitzroy Gardens.

PBD Architects say Escape will be an iconic tower overlooking the ocean from the coast of Surfers Paradise



First look exclusive: Luxcon set for origami-inspired apartment development on Surfers Paradise beachfront

The biggest Main Beach apartment development in three decades is being fast-tracked to the market after strong initial interest on the two-tower project.

Lagoon Main Beach, which is being developed by local Drew Group, will comprise 248 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across two towers, Sunrise and Sunset, each taking in views of either the Pacific Ocean or the hinterland.

There will be just nine premium sky homes across the two towers, and three two-level penthouses, located on Cronin Avenue, just 100 metres from the Tedder Avenue lifestyle precinct.

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The $390 million project comes with a high-end range of amenities designed to compliment the coastal way of life, including a pool oasis with private cabanas, indoor and outdoor lounges, fitness centre, yoga deck, surfboard storage, business hub and heated spa.

Construction is expected to commence on the approved development later this year, with completion slated for mid-2025.

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Drew Group have recently opened their most recent project, Palm Beach Avenue (PBA), a vibrant new luxury dining experience grounding Drew Group&rsquo;s just-completed Village development on the corner of Palm Beach Avenue and Gold Coast Highway.

PBA is the mastery of award-winning restaurateur and chef Daniel Ridgeway and his wife Ruggie who are behind two beloved Gold Coast establishments - Little Truffle and BiN 232 Pacific Fair.

Jonathan Drew, who heads up the family-run Drew Group, says the completed residential and dining precinct has provided a refreshed feel to central Palm Beach.

&ldquo;We are immensely proud of what we have delivered to Palm Beach. It&rsquo;s a great asset for not only residents, but the broader community as we work to transform Palm Beach into a luxury dining and holidaying precinct,&rdquo;&nbsp;Drew said.

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&ldquo;We are particularly delighted to have Daniel and Ruggie delivering a sensational restaurant on the ground floor. PBA is the standard of dining Palm Beach has been craving for some time and we look forward to hosting one of the Gold Coast&rsquo;s top tier establishments for years to come.&rdquo;

Construction on Village wrapped in March, a collection of 72 one, two and three-bedroom apartments and three beach houses&nbsp;fronting Jefferson Lane.

Already the development has welcomed a significant uplift in value, with the latest re-sale of a two-bedroom apartment showing a $600,000 price rise in just a matter of months.

The two-bed, two-bath unit at Village originally sold for $1,008,000 off the plan last year before being resold at auction in May this year for $1,680,000.

Jayde Pezet, Director of Pezet Matheson, says the significant uplift in re-sale value&nbsp;underpins the continued strength of demand in the Palm Beach market.

&ldquo;Drew Group has a very sound understanding of market principles and a strategic focus on delivering projects which offer continued value to purchasers, long into the future,&quot;&nbsp;Pezet says.

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Construction is expected to commence on the approved development later this year, with completion slated for mid-2025

Lagoon Main Beach apartments fast tracked after strong interest

The Melbourne-based Little Projects is set for its third Gold Coast apartment development.

Having secured all of the sales in their one per floor tower Aperture in Broadbeach following the sell out of Signature, Little Projects, led by Leighton Pyke, are sticking to Broadbeach.

They&#39;ve filed plans, in a joint venture with the fellow Melbourne-based developer R.Corp,&nbsp;for another high-end&nbsp;tower at 118 Old Burleigh Road, with 33 apartments across the 37 levels&nbsp;on the corner of Old Burleigh Road and Australia Avenue. It will tower over the neighbouring Ocean Royale and Boulevard Tower, which are 16 and 17 levels respectively. They are also more focused on short-term accomodation apartments, whereas the new project, dubbed One Australia, will be another by Little Projects targeting the high-end owner-occupier.

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DKO Architecture has put forward the designs for the slender tower, which will have full floor apartments, with 218 sqm of living space, from level two to level 33. Above will be a three-level penthouse with its own rooftop pool.

In their design statement, DKO noted they were&nbsp;inspired by two main concepts.

&quot;The first one is the idea of le estate or the Italian summer - the ideas of relaxation, inspiration and escape,&quot; DKO wrote in their submission to the Gold Coast City Council.

They said Italians pretty much own the concept of a long summer.&nbsp;

&quot;It is a tradition that is absorbed by its people.

&quot;August is the &ldquo;off&rsquo; month par excellence, especially in the days surrounding Ferragosto, a public holiday that takes place on 15 August.

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&quot;For two to three weeks, the country shuts shop: companies stop operating while employees escape to the beach.

&quot;Cities become ghost towns while seaside resorts bustle at a laid-back pace.&quot;

DKO said the&nbsp;second concept draws on a strong modernist language and tradition, which is historically related to a strong European, and Italian, architectural tradition, and also closely linked to a sense of classical and timeless proportions and architectural detailing and language.

&quot;The building is conceptualised as a tripartite structure, a piece of paradise suspended between the context of sand and sea, and the sky which floats above in the shape of a tower,&quot; DKO added.

The extensive amenity is located on the first level above the podium.

&quot;It is envisioned as a place of escape from daily life, a suspended place of peace and quiet,&quot; DKO say.

The communal zone is book-ended by a pool towards the ocean end and an indoor/outdoor exercise zone towards Old Burleigh Road. In between, there are a series of smaller spaces including a co-work zone, residents lounge and a tucked away outdoor room which is elevated and provides views over the entire communal zone as well as views along Old Burleigh Road.

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Broadbeach is one of the most popular suburbs for both developers and buyers in 2022. A number of Queensland&#39;s most high profile developers have lodged plans for both high and low density towers,

Mosaic has just filed plans for their first tower, and recently secured a second site around the corner for another project expected to launch this year. Anthony Quinn, in a joint venture with Glenvill, filed for an owner-occupier focused tower a few doors down on Old Burleigh Road, and while Morris Property Group have a few high and low density projects on the horizon in the suburb.

Little Projects secured the 690 sqm site through GV Property Group&#39;s Antonio Mercuri and Luke Reaby, who got the owners of the two-storey walk-up, around 40 years old, to band together the sell the prime site.&nbsp;

GV&nbsp;had over eight offers for the site from both local and interstate developers.

&quot;It&#39;s a complex site that was best suited to veteran developers and ones with local knowledge and experience,&quot; Reaby says.

&quot;The architecture and design has capitalised on the&nbsp;expansive&nbsp;43m frontage down Australia Avenue - taking advantage of the views of the water.&quot;

&quot;The shape of the site lends itself to a very unique design where each full floor apartment provides nearly 360 degrees of facade.&quot;

Reaby notes there are no beachfront&nbsp;projects in Broadbeach that aren&#39;t sold out and One Australia fills a much needed demand.

They've filed plans for another high-end tower at 118 Old Burleigh Road, with 33 apartments across the 37 levels on the corner of Old Burleigh Road and Australia Avenue

First look exclusive: Little Projects set for third Broadbeach apartment development with R.Corp joint venture

Palm Beach was one of the most in demand spots on the Gold Coast

Cabana Palm Beach, The Tally, The Monroe, and Hemingway were among a number to sell out&nbsp;in double quick time. And while demand has continued, the market has been starved of stock, with little to no fresh new projects launched in the last six months.

Buyers finally have another opportunity to secure a slice of Palm Beach, considered one of the most local spots in the whole of the Gold Coast which is being overran with Sydneysiders and Melburnians either seeking a holiday bolthole or a future home as the pandemic sped up retirement for many.

Seaclusion, on Twenty First Avenue just one block back from the beach, is one of the most local projects anyone will be able to find.

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It&#39;s being developed by the local Dorr family, who have lived at the prime dress circle spot for over seven decades. The Dorr family actually built the home on the 1,229 sqm&nbsp;site which is soon to be demolished to make way for the&nbsp;nine-level development.

An attractive proposition for buyers is that&nbsp;the Dorr family are intending on keeping a number of the apartments in the building, which ensures their level of commitment to the project.

Pezet Matheson Director Todd Matheson says the Dorr family are wanting to build a legacy.

&quot;They want to create a legacy for both Palm Beach and their family,&quot; Matheson says.&nbsp;

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&quot;They&#39;re making a statement that they want to be here for another 70 years, and that&#39;s a good sign for buyers that the developer will be creating something to last.&quot;

Seaclusion will be made up of 40 one, two and three-bedroom apartments.

The Dorr family have pulled the best team together to create Seaclusion. BDA Architecture has designed the striking development with&nbsp;striking batten timber feature on the facade.

Matheson says Seaclusion is a rare offering for the exclusive suburb.

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&quot;Nobody builds one and two-bedroom apartments at this price point on the beach side of the highway,&quot; Matheson says.

&quot;Most apartment developments on the beach side are half or full floors, and can start anywhere from $2.5 million to $4 million.&quot;

There&#39;s only a handful of one-bed apartments left, priced from $695,000. The two-bedroom apartments are priced from $950,000, and the three-bed stock from $1,495,000.

Matheson&#39;s team sold out The Tally in Palm Beach last year, at a not too dissimilar price point. He expects Seaclusion to not stick around for long either.

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&quot;One of the biggest drawcards of Seaclusion is the orientation,&quot; Matheson adds.

&quot;Over 80 per cent of apartments are either east facing or north facing. It&#39;s pretty special to get sun for that long.&quot;

The amenity is located on the roof, where there&#39;s a north-facing pool with both ocean and hinterland views, as well as a barbecue area.

Another&nbsp;rare part of the development, particularly&nbsp;in the current Gold Coast apartment market, is the unlikeliness of future redevelopment on the block between Seaclusion and the beach.

A recently renovated house is currently on the beachfront, but between Seaclusion and the house is an easement through to another two houses, which makes it very unlikely of a developer coming in and building a tower.

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Seaclusion, on Twenty First Avenue just one block back from the beach, is one of the most local projects anyone will be able to find

Rare opportunity to buy in Palm Beach as Seaclusion apartments launch

Gold Coast apartment seekers are set for a new chance to buy into the sought-after Broadbeach area, with Amaya, a new 33-level tower just 300 metres from the beach, set to launch.

The Canberra-based national residential property developer Amalgamated Property Group were given the green light by the Gold Coast Council this week to push on with the DBI designed development at 30 First Avenue.

There will be a range of two and three bedrooms on offer, with floor to ceiling windows and large balconies.

Amaya marks a return to the Gold Coast, and Broadbeach market for APG, who has previously created the Old Burleigh Road tower Verve.

Graham Potts, Principal and Founding Director Amalgamated Property Group, said the new Broadbeach development signals the group's continued growth across Australia.&nbsp;

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Where Amaya sits at 30 First Avenue. Image supplied

“We’re excited to be re-entering the Queensland market with this modern blend of luxury and lifestyle&nbsp;in the heart of Broadbeach," Potts says.

"Celebrating the quintessential Gold&nbsp; Coast lifestyle, Amaya showcases our desire to create homes that meet a genuine&nbsp;need in the market.

“We’re extremely selective with our site locations and are committed to supporting developments that add value to a city’s urban infrastructure which is exactly what Amaya does for the Broadbeach region.

DBI designed the Amaya with a distinctive exterior, which will feature&nbsp;individual designs for its&nbsp;east and west façades that facilitate maximum outlook opportunities and internal efficiencies. By night, the north and south faces will depict an elongated glass lantern.

Amaya will boast state-of-the-art resident-only facilities including a gym, sauna, steam room, pool, BBQ and patio, with a connection to nature established through extensive green, outdoor spaces with resort-style zones.

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The south east view from level 33 of Amaya. Image supplied

“Our aim is to establish precincts and communities with an emphasis on liveability and longevity by designing homes that allow owners to live well and with ease, minimising the need to venture elsewhere while also enabling them to balance this with enjoyment of their local surroundings.

APG are working with their longtime partner Base Developments, who they have completed&nbsp;Ivy, Oaks and most recently this year, Kiara in Canberra's Narrabundah.

Construction on Amaya is set to commence in October 2022 with demolition now underway, with intended completion in 2024.

Amalgamated Property Group has&nbsp;been developing residential and commercial property across Australia since 2002, with a commitment to sustainability and community engagement at the forefront of their development ethos.

Most of their work has been in ACT over the last 20 years. Amalgamated has been responsible for premium developments such as Manhattan on the Park, Ivy, the Oaks 3-stage precinct and Civic Quarter.&nbsp;APG were also responsible for developing the first luxury homes within the prestigious Parliamentary Triangle with The Griffin project.

Amaya marks a return to the Gold Coast, and Broadbeach market for APG, who has previously created the Old Burleigh Road tower Verve

Amalgamated Property Group secure approval for Broadbeach apartment tower Amaya

The beachfront boom in Bilinga is continuing with yet more apartment development plans filed to the local council.

And success has been had on the tightly held beachfront, which has been starved of brand new stock in the last few years compared to its coastal neighbours.

Mosaic secured a quick sell-out of Bianca by Mosaic at 1 Surf Street, just off the beach, and Cielo Group have secured nearly all of their Bloom apartments on the strip at 55 Golden Four Drive.

The latest plans filed are by a local developer, who bought 301 Golden Four Drive, a 1,246 sqm site on the corner of Pacific Parade, for $4.5 million&nbsp;back in 2017.

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Gatehouse Architects put together the designs for the project, which they noted in their design statement reflects the elegance and architectural vernacular of&nbsp;the Gold Coast coastline.

&quot;The design draws in its natural surroundings and blurs the threshold between interior and exterior spaces,&quot; Gatehouse&#39;s design statement read.

&quot;The vision is to create an address where the building and its occupants embrace the natural local environment synonymous with living in a modern Queensland beach house.&quot;

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There will be just 17 apartments across the 10-level building, including two two-level beach houses which each have their own private pool. The resident pool is located on the ground level.

A full floor penthouse crowns the building and will have four bedrooms, a kitchen with a butler&#39;s pantry and wine cellar, a home office, a gym, two outdoor areas, one with a barbecue kitchen, and a private rooftop pool.

The town planning report by Enhance Urban Planning noted&nbsp;that the area along Golden Four Drive is subject to an evolving character of mid and high-rise buildings with numerous recent approvals and current applications under assessment.

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Gatehouse says the&nbsp;architecture for the building has been inspired by the natural forms found in the surrounding environments.

&quot;The building&#39;s&nbsp;form reflects the soft curves formed by waves hitting the coastline and the ripples formed by wind blown sand.

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&quot;The screens for the building have been designed to focus occupants outlook to the ocean while maintaining privacy from neighbouring developments. The rhythm of the screening for the facade is inspired from the calming and repetitive nature of the sound of waves.

&quot;The buildings materiality has been drawn from the natural palette found locally. The use of timber finishes, natural stones and soft tones and textures reinforces coastal living architecture in its context.&quot;

There&#39;s six developments either on the desk of the local council or recently approved on Golden Four Drive.&nbsp;

Success has been had on the tightly held beachfront recently, which has been starved of brand new stock in the last few years compared to its coastal neighbours.



First look: Bilinga beachfront development continues on Golden Four Drive

Tapestry, the new arts-inspired apartment tower on Chevron Island, has been given the green light by the Gold Coast City Council.

The project, on the sought-after eastern side of Chevron Island near the bridge that takes residents over to Surfers Paradise, was signed off by the local council earlier in the year, but due to high demand in the early stages of marketing, Siera Group filed a minor change application to add another five levels to create a 22-level building.

Siera Group Founder and Managing Director Brent Thompson said ensuring that a development&nbsp;approval is in place when purchasing off the pl​an is very important for all parties.

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&quot;For purchasers it provides security around what is going to be delivered and the likely timeline for the delivery, and for&nbsp;a developer, it ensures that construction costs can be accurately estimated and all planning requirements are accounted for in the project feasibility to ensure the viability of a project,&quot; Thompson says.

&quot;It&#39;s also important for&nbsp;the community and the council&nbsp;that an approval is in place prior to sales to show respect for the process and ensure their is clear communication around the compliance&nbsp;of a development as this can assist in alleviating unnecessary stress and pressure for planners and community members.&quot;

Thompson says nowadays, with some well publicised problems with some developments, it&#39;s as important as ever for buyers to feel confident with a development approval in place.

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&quot;Purchasers are becoming more diligent and aware of the process with buying off t​he plan,&quot; Thompson suggests.

&quot;They understand the benefits of buying o​ff the plan but also are aware of potential pit falls and across what they should do to mitigate this.&quot;

Tapestry is the first Gold Coast apartment project for Siera Group, who have had a long history of developing high-end townhouses in Brisbane&#39;s inner ring before making the move to the Gold Coast.

The brief for local architecture firm BDA was to merge art with architecture.

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Thompson spent a good 12 months researching the Gold Coast apartment market before making the move from the Queensland capital, with a goal to cater for locals and to produce something created by locals.

&quot;What drew us to this site for Tapestry was really&nbsp;Chevron Island&nbsp;itself and the fantastic community that is literally on the doorstep of Surfers Paradise, in the heart of the Gold Coast,&quot; Thompson said.

&ldquo;Chevron Island&nbsp;is a tight knit community with a high street full of cafes, restaurants and boutiques, as well as nearby links to HOTA, the home of the arts precinct, which is just across the Green Bridge and just a short walk from Tapestry.

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&ldquo;After all the research and understanding&nbsp;Chevron Island&nbsp;as a whole, it really felt like it was the perfect place to deliver a project like Tapestry, where we&rsquo;ve created this phenomenal amount of amenity and beautiful residences that locals will be able to move into and downsize.&rdquo;

As well as a local architecture firm, Siera Group had local artist Tania Blanchard create art work which is hanging in the onsite display suite. They will hang in the lobby of the 113-apartment tower when completed.

The rooftop amenity will rival the best on the Gold Coast. It will feature a private dining space which can be closed off to the rest of the rooftop, an infinity pool with views across Surfers Paradise, a gym, and outdoor lounge areas.

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Siera Group Founder and Managing Director Brent Thompson said ensuring that a development approval is in place when purchasing off the pl​an is very important for all parties

Siera Group secure full sign off for Tapestry, Chevron Island apartments

Set to launch its mutli-billion dollar La Pelago in Surfers Paradise to the local market soon, the&nbsp;national apartment developer GurnerTM has their eyes on their next Gold Coast project.

It's something completely different to La Pelago, which will see around 800 apartments built on its prime Ferny Ave site.

GurnerTM, led by prominent developer Tim Gurner, has put together something more boutique for its Burleigh Heads site that was secured late last year.

Gurner&nbsp;has had their go-to Melbourne-based architecture firm Warren &amp; Mahoney create a 22-level tower at 1929 Gold Coast Highway, which will home 80 apartments.

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It's more affordable owner-occupier stock than some in the area, with the building&nbsp;dominated by large two-bedroom apartments.

There's just eight three-bedroom apartments, including the sprawling full floor penthouse. There's 64 two-beds, each with a multi-purpose room. There's a single two-bed, two-bath apartment, and one one-bed unit.

The resident amenity, oriented to have views of Burleigh Beach and the hinterlands, is located on the roof&nbsp;and features a pool and a barbecue space.

In their architect statement submitted to the local council, Warren &amp; Mahoney noted the two key elements of the Burleigh Beach project, proximity and aspect.

"These elements craft orientation and enable each home to be unique. By considering first principles and designing from the inside out, the floorplates allow occupants to be at the forefront."

They said the design emulates an architectural style unique to its context, taking cues from&nbsp;Burleigh Beach, Tallebudgera Creek and the National Park.

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"Upon arrival, residents and visitors are drawn into the dense landscape followed by gentle ripples of the water reminiscent of evenings at the Pavillion.

"These undulations travel the facades and carve grooves for landscaping to seamlessly emerge.

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"Soft edges and blurred boundaries between interiors and landscaping, paired with light timber finishes, allow for a truly immersive oasis experience."

Warren &amp; Mahoney write that the above elements on their own do not define the design.

"To be an expression of its&nbsp;context we have carried on the language of modern Burleigh - the vernacular has directed blended forms blurring beachside living with lush landscape.

"Expressed within the structure, the journey and the abode provide an experience of being in and around nature."

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GV Property Group's Luke Reaby, who sold the site to Gurner, says interstate developers are bringing a fresh set of eyes and design to the Gold Coast strip.

"We welcome interstate developers at is Creating more competition in demanded suburbs, and setting a benchmark for a higher level of finish and architectural flair," Reaby says, adding that there's still plenty of interest from interstate developers who still see value in the Gold Coast development market.

The GV team are working with Gurner on his third local acquisition.

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Gurner's has had their go-to Melbourne-based architecture firm Warren & Mahoney create a 22-level tower at 1929 Gold Coast Highway, which will home 80 apartments

Exclusive first look: Tim Gurner lodges Burleigh Heads apartment plans

Palm Beach is set for a new luxury high-rise apartment development.

STEER&nbsp;will deliver C&Ocirc;TE Palm Beach, a $45&nbsp;million high-rise project at 3 Thirteenth Ave, on the corner of&nbsp;Thirteenth Ave and the dress circle Jefferson Lane. It will see&nbsp;17 half-floor apartments built, each with&nbsp;three&nbsp;bed, three bathrooms, and two parking spaces.

Steer Founder Rob Steer&nbsp;says despite the rising construction&nbsp;prices, there remains a strong local demand. He is committed to delivering the project with a strong local builder.

DKO studio director Kai Chua says the design of each apartment, balances the need for\ shelter and privacy whilst opening to the ocean and magnificent views. It offers all the wonders of modern coastal living with the warm, intimate embrace of home.

The local population in Palm Beach is forecast to grow considerably over the next 10 years, and Steer says that, with height limit laws soon to be introduced, there will be even tighter availability of this type of stock in the coming years.

&quot;We see a unique opportunity to cater for the market&quot;, Steer said.

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The luxury bathrooms on offer at COTE Palm Beach. Image supplied

With due diligence completed on the site, Steer is expecting sales and marketing to begin in July, with construction set to follow shortly after in September.

Jefferson Lane is the most sought-after beachfront strip in Palm Beach. Down the street&nbsp;a 247 sqm, three-bed apartment in 77 Jefferson&nbsp;recently sold for $3.95 million.

Further along the sand&nbsp;at 39-41 Jefferson Lane,&nbsp;Seven Group media heir Ryan Stokes has apartment development plans currently with council.

Dubbed Akuna, a word derives from the Aboriginal word meaning &ldquo;flowing&nbsp;water,&quot; the project will span&nbsp;nine levels and&nbsp;comprise nine three-bedroom apartments and four four-bedroom apartments.

A two-level penthouse&nbsp;at 15 Jefferson Lane sold last year for $7.5 million, which was even more than the suburb&#39;s former $6.9 million record house price sale. That now stands at $8,275,000, a sale achieved earlier this year.

Steer has a mixed bag of projects currently in the pipeline, working on a few residential developments in the southern Gold Coast, a joint venture with Churchill Group for the $50 million redevelopment of the Ashmore Seafood and Steakhouse which will become the Ashmore Markets shopping centre, and his most recent, a joint venture of a new striking hotel in Palm Beach.

Steer Founder Rob Steer says despite the rising construction prices, there remains a strong local demand



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