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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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

Gold Coast Apartments

Summit 110, the Broadwater development by the property developer&nbsp;Centa Property Group, is approaching sell-out after its mid-2020 completion.

There's been a wave of sales since the turn of the year, with 27 apartments snapped up over the last six months or so.

Sales in the first three months of 2020 in the Rothelowman-designed tower were coming in at around two a week,&nbsp;RE Ventured agents Nikola and Rudi Scutti advised.

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“We’ve experienced an upswing in sales over recent months with solid interest being shown in the remaining apartments,” Nikola said.

Downsizers have been taking a liking to the larger three bedroom apartments, while the&nbsp;two bed apartments proved more popular with owner-occupiers and first home buyers.

&nbsp;The price point on of the biggest drivers.

“At Summit buyers can buy a luxury two-bedroom apartment ready to move in for under $500,000," Nikola said, adding that buyers were&nbsp;surprised by the quality of finish, and the central location so close to the water and to major infrastructure.

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Investors have also creeped back in to the market, with a mix wanting a holiday home, or a tenanted investment with a view to move to the Gold Coast permanently in a few years.

Rudi Scutti said the tight rental market is delivering these buyers yields of up to six&nbsp;per cent on Summit apartments.

“The few units that have been bought by investors were snapped up based on those returns alone,” Rudi said.

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The $40 million development, completed in August last year, homes 83 apartments across its nine levels.

The remaining two-bedroom apartments, expected to be sold out in the next few weeks, are priced from $450,000.

Sales in the first three months of 2020 were coming in at around two a week



Summit 110 on Broadwater approaching sell-out

Harry Triguboff has reportedly secured a Surfers Paradise apartment development site.

He has spent $75&thinsp;million to buy an oceanfront site consolidated by Singapore&rsquo;s Banyan Tree group.

The 4423sqm Banyan Tree site is at the northern end of the Esplanade.

The triangular site is partly occupied by the 46-year-old Bahia tower and the Beach Lodge low-rise.&nbsp;

Banyan Tree consolidated the site in 2014 for $50 &thinsp;million, then gained approval for a twin-tower project, Cassia Northpoint, and then the Singaporean-based hotel and resort operator looked for a joint venture partner for its proposed $500 million project.

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The sale comes after it disposed a Brisbane holding on which it envisaged a 128-apartment tower.

Triguboff, 88, is close to completing a nearby 76-floor tower on The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise.

It was 2018 when Triguboff paid $58 million for the 22-level International Beach Resort (formerly the Apollo), to construct Ocean, a 76-level building with more than 700 serviced and residential apartments.

He plans two 55-floor towers for the Banyan site and the Gold Coast Bulletin says he will keep one of them with a Meriton Suites hotel.

Triguboff believes the Gold Coast is &ldquo;entering a new era&rsquo;&rsquo; post-Covid.

Harry Triguboff has reportedly spent $75 million on an oceanfront site in Surfers Paradise

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Harry Triguboff's latest apartment site acquisition

The Gold Coast developer Raptis has officially lodged plans for its newest Gold Coast tower.

They've secured a prime development site in Broadbeach at 6-8 George Avenue, next to the Pacific Fair Shopping Centre in the heart of the coastal hotspot.

The busy Sydney-based architecture firm Koichi Takada Architects, who have taken on a number of projects on the Gold Coast in recent months,&nbsp;have designed the 40 storey building.

Takada referenced their Sydney project Infinity Square, delivered by Mirvac at Green Square, in the design statement. It&nbsp;had similar lush greenery toward the top end of the tower.

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The tower will comprise 134 apartments, made up of 64&nbsp;two beds and 64 three beds. There will be four sub penthouses and two penthouse apartments.

The resident amenities on level three will feature a 20 metre pool met with outdoor lounges, a gym and sauna,&nbsp;resident's lounge, kids club, and a communal dining area.

Koichi Takada Architects has been designing more and more apartment developments across&nbsp;coastal Queensland. There was huge success at the luxury FORME development The Norfolk at Burleigh Heads.

FORME&nbsp;managing director David Calvisi&nbsp;said the building has quickly become an icon, with the architecture flooding social media. Even the popular beach photographer&nbsp;Aquabumps have prints available of the iconic facade.

They've signed Takada on again to create <a href="/news/qld/tower-reveal-burleigh-heads-set-for-new-koichi-takada-apartment-tower-by-forme">their newest project at 96 The Esplanade</a>, also in Burleigh Heads. The The new development will home 23 half-floor apartments of around 220 sqm, as well as three full-floor residences with around 440 sqm of space.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/tower-reveal-burleigh-heads-set-for-new-koichi-takada-apartment-tower-by-forme">Tower reveal: Burleigh Heads set for new Koichi Takada apartment tower by FORME</a>

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6-8 George Avenue Design Statement

The proposed development at 6-8 George Avenue, Broadbeach aims to create a landmark architectural feature, highlighting the characteristics of its natural context and enhancing the Broadbeach skyline. Located less than five minutes walk from the nearby Kurrawa Beach and Parklands, this building is ideally located to take advantage of the Gold Coast lifestyle.

The site enjoys easy access to shops, restaurants, transport hubs and night life both in Broadbeach and nearby Nobby Beach and Surfers Paradise. The site is also well connected to schools and public facilities. In seeking to address this context, the proposal has taken cues from the nearby beach parklands. The green walkways, rolling banks and leafy dunes of Kurrawa Parklands are mirrored in the development. The tower is treated to the east and west with dense, leafy terraces and planters, creating a visual extension to the parklands below.

The repetition and regularity of these green terraces echo the tree lined, beach front pathway that connects Broadbeach to its neighbouring suburbs. A sculpted, green finial caps the tower, tapering away from the parkland below and lends the building the form of the Norfolk Pine. This appeal to the local context is further addressed in the materiality of the tower. At street level, the podium is characterised by lush planting, offset with a soft palette of natural finishes and materials. Natural stone cladding and paving at the ground level hint at the neighbouring beach.

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These tones are offset with soft white render and white batten screening to the podium, while the cascading planting above provides movement and colour to the façade. Recessive elements are treated with dark finishes to further emphasise the natural palette. This materiality and form has been continued into the private spaces of the building. The apartments have been designed to maximise access to natural light and ventilation. To the east and west, operable glazing can be opened to the perimeter planters allowing for seamless views over a green verge to the surrounds.

This proposal also seeks to be sympathetic to its local built form. The site is neighboured primarily by residential buildings of varying scale and character. To the north, the Broadbeach centre features several prominent residential towers, most notably the 40 and 50 storey Oracle towers. Immediately north-east of the site, opposite the parkland is the iconic Carmel by the Sea and the recently constructed Elysian Broadbeach.

To the south-east is Ultra Broadbeach, a 32 storey hotel. Generous tower setbacks maintain the form and amenity of the area, while the tower significantly enhances the public realm. 6-8 George Avenue has been designed to enhance and protect the natural and built character of Broadbeach. It is hoped this development will be a landmark enjoyed by all Gold Coast residents and become a catalyst for quality development to come.

The tower will comprise 134 apartments, made up of 64 two beds and 64 three beds. There will be four sub penthouses and two penthouse apartments



Tower reveal: Raptis set for new Broadbeach, Gold Coast apartment tower

Plans have been submitted to the Gold Coast City Council for a&nbsp;new residential apartment development in Palm Beach.

The boutique project at 1245 Gold Coast Highway, dubbed Aqualina, has been lodged by the Sydney-based development firm Emicon, ran by the Saab family.

Aqualina is&nbsp;Emicon&#39;s first project on the Gold Coast, and the first outside of New South Wales. They&#39;ve previously created apartment projects in Parramatta&nbsp;and Umina Beach on the Central Coast, with a number of projects in the pipeline across Sydney.

Emicon was incorporated in November 1994. Prior to this the company had been operating under its previous name of E &amp; G Saab Constructions for over 20 years.

The Gold Coast tower, designed by BDA Architecture, will only home three bedroom apartments, just two on each of its eight levels.

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The design was inspired by the natural environment of Palm Beach, from the soft edges of the water to the colours of the headlands, the BDA Architecture submission read 
 
&quot;Inspiration also comes from the curved edges of surfboards and the local architectural vernacular.

&quot;The architecture of the proposal is tailored to the coastal, sub-tropical location of Palm Beach.&quot;

The Design Summary

This project offers the opportunity to design an innovative architectural building and provide a higher residential density development along the beach-front of Palm Beach. The nine storey residential apartment building provides a sculptural fa&ccedil;ade which draws inspiration from the surrounding landscape environment.

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The Site

The site is located at the Northern End of Jefferson Lane, with access currently located off the Gold Coast Highway, between 15th &amp; 17th Avenue, Palm Beach. The site is 756m&sup2; in area and has unobstructed beach-front views. A two storey apartment block currently occupies the site. The site is bounded to the north by a two storey holiday home with a mix of 2, 3 and 9 storey residential buildings further to the north. The site is bound to the south by a two storey block of units and has close walking distance to public transport along the Gold Coast highway corridor.

Overview

Positioned along Jefferson Lane at Palm Beach, the project will enjoy the amenity of the beach-front and close proximity to shops, cafes and restaurants in the Palm Beach precinct. The site has unobstructed views to Burleigh Headland and south to Coolangatta coastline. This project offers high quality residential apartments with two units per floor level. The apartments provided are large liveable apartments that can cater for families and focus on maximising natural ventilation and natural light.

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All apartments are provided with large featured balconies that can be used as an outdoor living room. The two units per floor level provides a low density of only 16 apartments and 48 beds. The ground floor contains vehicle access from Jefferson Lane with visitor parking at grade with access to a two level basement car park, which provides car parking in excess of the planning code requirements. The remaining ground floor houses a clearly defined lobby space and community recreation facilities which contains a pool, pool deck and barbeque area.

Conclusion

This project offers high quality contemporary design that respects the surrounding environment. The imaginative and innovative detailing and built form demonstrates a positive outcome which will enhance the beach-front edge in the Palm Beach precinct.

The tower, designed by BDA Architecture, will only home three bedroom apartments, just two on each of its eight levels.

Tower reveal: Sydney developer lodges plans for Palm Beach apartment tower

The local Gold Coast developer Lacey Group has secured a near sell out of its luxury Palm Beach apartment development, The Monroe.

It was only six weeks ago Lacey Group secured approval from the Gold Coast City Council for the boutique development of just 33 on the&nbsp;Jefferson Lane dress circle.

Two weeks ago the apartments, ranging between $619,000 and $1.79 million, were launched to the market, with local owner-occupiers driving the purchasing.

Made up of a number of two and three bedroom apartments, a townhome and a penthouse, The Monroe also feature a rare&nbsp;expansive rooftop terrace offering 250sqm of recreation space and a pool.&nbsp;

Lacey Group director Adam Lacey says the latest project brings a new dimension to beachside living.

&quot;When designing The Monroe, we put a lot of thought into who our buyers would be and how they would experience living here&quot;, Lacey said.

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&quot;The project was designed to appeal to local owner occupier downsizers, young professionals and those looking for a lock and leave beachside home.

Early site works for The Monroe are expected to commence by mid this year to pave the way for construction to start. 
 
Jayde Pezet and Todd Matheson, of KM Sales and Marketing, who marketed The Monroe, said&nbsp;65 per cent of sales made were from databases or purchasers who have previously bought in Lacey Group projects.

&ldquo;The number of sales to previous Lacey Group buyers is testament to the quality of project delivered by Adam and the team, and is further evidence of the unprecedented demand for off-the-plan apartments in a market that is becoming increasingly competitive,&rdquo; Pezet said.

Pezet believes quick sell outs will become even more&nbsp;common due to the pressure cooker type situation in the Gold Coast property market.

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&ldquo;There&rsquo;s virtually zero rental vacancy across the city, and this is leading more people to consider buying, however those who do are finding there are dozens of purchasers lining up to make offers on an established property.

&ldquo;In turn, this has prompted an uptick in interest for off-the-plan apartments, so buyers really need to be on a database to ensure they don&rsquo;t miss out.&quot;

The Monroe is the second Lacey Group project to be developed on Jefferson Lane, following the sellout success of the $32million The Jefferson, which was sold out prior to completion in July 2019.

Two weeks ago the apartments, ranging between $619,000 and $1.79 million, were launched to the market, with local owner-occupiers driving the purchasing



Lacey Group all-but sell out Palm Beach project The Monroe

A $4.1 million sub-penthouse sale has been secured in the recently completed 31 Broadbeach development on the Gold Coast.

Kollosche Prestige secured the Broadbeach sale.

The 21/31 Broadbeach Boulevard apartment first sold in 2018 at $3.55 million.

In the past six months there have been five sales between $3.6 million and $3.85 million direct from the developer, Optimus Developments, which was established in 2013.

The top floor sold in 2018 at $5.2 million.&nbsp;

The recently completed $65 million 31 Broadbeach Boulevard Residences has just the 22 apartments across its 20 levels, with large single floor apartments with private lift access. There&#39;s also a two-level penthouse and an elevated ground-floor beach house.

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The now sold out apartments have natural limestone and veneer finishing throughout. There&#39;s butler&rsquo;s pantries and high-end appliances.

The developer installed office spaces within the apartments allowing a flexible working and living environment.

There is access to a rooftop pool plus easy beach access to the surf break.

The building has a striking off form stained concrete fa&ccedil;ade and iconic building crown.

Andrew Bampton, Gold Coast project marketing specialist, introduced Optimus to the site in 2018 as their first Gold Coast project.

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Bampton suggested a different approach to what was established by Reed Property Group in 2017.

&ldquo;The original proposal didn&rsquo;t optimise the potential of this prime site on Broadbeach Boulevard overlooking the beachfront in the heart of Broadbeach,&quot; Bampton said.

&ldquo;Through our input, we brought a great deal of local knowledge to the developer and the results speak for themselves.

&ldquo;The focus for us was to create a premium coastal residence with large yet cosy living spaces that take advantage of the uninterrupted ocean views and that meet the needs of buyers looking for a true home by the sea.&quot;

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The 31 Broadbeach complex has seen a $4.1 million sub-penthouse sale

$4.1 million sub-penthouse resale at recently completed, sold out 31 Broadbeach

A beachfront site in Main Beach will be transformed with plans lodged with the Gold Coast Council for a $100 million luxury apartment tower aimed at empty nester buyers.

The developer Greg Eastment has unveiled plans for a 17-storey tower, to be designed by BGD Architecture, just weeks after securing the site for $16 million.

The application will see the demolition of a 50 year old three-storey unit complex known as Four Corners.

Plans for the 787sq m site indicate the tower will have 15 units.

It proposes 12 three-bedroom whole floor units plus double storey five-bedroom units on the higher&nbsp;levels.

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There will be a three storey penthouse in the Bayden Goddard-designed block.

The residents on moving in in 2023 will be just metres from the Tedder Ave dining precinct.

The application&nbsp;provides 24 residential car parking spaces and three visitor car parking spaces

The development also provides 16 residential bicycle parking spaces and two visitor bicycle spaces.

The Four Corners site, at 3519 Main Beach Parade, also fronts Breaker St.&nbsp;Developer Danny Andrews has launched his 16-floor luxury tower, Dune, on a nearby beachfront site.

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The beachfront site in Main Beach will be transformed into a $100 million luxury Bayden Goddard-designed apartment tower

Tower reveal: $100 million tower proposed for Four Corners, 3519 Main Beach Parade, Surfers Paradise site

Just 10 days after launching&nbsp;their Surfers Paradise residential tower One Cannes, Marquee Development Partners saw 65 per cent of the apartments snapped up.

There were more than $55 million worth of sales in the week and a half following its end of April launch of its 78 two, three and four bedroom apartments, which only received council sign off three weeks ago.

The development, designed by Plus Architecture between Broadbeach and Surfers, is Marquee&#39;s second successful project along Cannes Avenue following their sellout Cannes Waterfront Living.

The remaining One Cannes apartments, each featuring water views which are showcased&nbsp;through the floor to ceiling glass windows,&nbsp;start from the low $800,000&#39;s, with the four to five bedroom penthouses priced between $2.39 million and $3.5 million.

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Marquee&#39;s sales director Azura Griffen said the majority of buyers have been local downsizers who are looking to sell their large family home, as well as existing apartment owners who are looking to upgrade. 
 
&ldquo;We have had a high number of purchasers who are already accustomed to apartment living, but who are upgrading to One Cannes for its premium location, unrivalled level of luxury interiors and 5-star amenities,&rdquo; Mrs Griffen said. 
 
&ldquo;We are thrilled with the rapid response to One Cannes, and it just goes to show that owner-occupiers have that strong desire for the luxury living amenities &ndash; and it appears we have exceeded their expectations,&rdquo; Griffen added.

&ldquo;It is a fundamental belief of ours that well-considered design improves the way we live.

Marquee are well regarded as creating projects with the onsite amenities at the forefront. One Cannes has been no exception.

The ground floor is home to a riverfront infinity pool surrounded by cabanas and sun lounges, as well as a full-sized gym, sauna, and a yoga and pilates studio, oriented toward the adjoining parklands.

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Marquee drew inspiration from the QANTAS first class lounges for their business lounge, boardroom, private offices and meeting rooms. There are also working offices for solo use. 
 
&ldquo;From the outset we wanted to raise the bar on work-life-balance on the Gold Coast, allowing One Cannes residents to balance work commitments whilst enjoying their coastal lifestyle,&quot; Griffen said. 
 
The One Cannes development marks Marquee&rsquo;s seventh project on the Gold Coast, bringing its total portfolio value of completed and future projects on the Gold Coast to more than $400 million.

For more information from Marquee, visit <a href="https://marqueedp.com.au/">their website here</a>.

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There were more than $55 million worth of sales in the week and a half following its end of April launch

Buyers snap up apartments in Surfers Paradise development One Cannes

A resale in the Northcliffe Residences absolute beachfront complex in Surfers Paradise has seen a $300,000 price gain for the vendor. The first floor luxury three bedroom apartment fetched $2.55 million through First National last week.

The 101/3 Northcliffe Terrace apartment had been bought in 2019 for $2.25 million through the same agency.

The 233sqm space came with three ensuited bedrooms plus a media room.

A 12th floor apartment was onsold earlier this year at $3 million, having initially sold at $2.4 million in 2019.

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It is a residential only building with onsite facilities including a beach club lounge and beachfront pool, plus sauna and steam rooms.

With architecture and interiors by Cottee Parker, it was initially marketed as the first absolute beachfront residential-only high-rise to be released on the Gold Coast in over 10 years.

It is 25 levels, with 75 apartments being a mix of one, two or three-bedroom residences.

The developer, CNQC in collaboration with Eastview, achieved pre-sales of more than $60 million in 2016 for its $111 million beachfront tower.

Global development and construction giant Qingjian Group Co Ltd, the Chinese conglomerate known as CNQC, has ranked in China&rsquo;s Top 500 enterprises for over a decade and has developed major infrastructure and residential projects across the world.

The beachfront first floor luxury apartment in Northcliffe Residences fetched $2.55 million last week

Beachfront Northcliffe, Surfers Paradise luxury apartment sale yields $300,000 price gain

The Gold Coast apartment market is one of the most active in Australia, as much for developers as it has been for buyers.

From planning documents to approvals and sales successes, Urban have wrapped up all the moves&nbsp;across the Gold Coast in April.

FORME lodge plans for luxury Burleigh Heads development

The latest news came from developer FORME, who lodged plans for a second Koichi Takada-designed boutique residential complex in Burleigh Heads at the end of April.

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The 17-level tower of just 30 apartments on the sought after The Esplanade is high-end luxury, with interiors being handled by MIM Design.

For more information on the project, <a href="/news/qld/tower-reveal-burleigh-heads-set-for-new-koichi-takada-apartment-tower-by-forme">click here</a>.

Cala Dei sales launched

Having sold out of all of their stock across their whole portfolio, the South East Queensland developer Spyre Group officially launched sales at Cala Dei in Coolangatta. 
 
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Cala Dei, which will replace the Komune Resort on Marine Parade, will comprise 31 apartments across its 12 levels designed by&nbsp;bureau^proberts. It will sit in landscaping by CUSP.

For more information, <a href="/news/qld/spyre-group-officially-launch-new-coolangatta-tower-cala-dei">click here</a>.

The Lacey Group secure approval for The Monroe at Palm Beach

The Gold Coast-based developer&nbsp;Lacey Group&nbsp;have been given the green light by the City of Gold Coast for its $32 million&nbsp;Palm Beach development&nbsp;The Monroe.

The project of 33&nbsp;apartments and a beach house on the exclusive&nbsp;Jefferson Lane has been designed by&nbsp;Plus Architecture&nbsp;and is located adjacent to the Palm Beach Surf Club. 
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Lacey Group know the area well, having had success on the same street where they sold out The Jefferson, the $32 million development of 46 apartments.

For more information, <a href="/news/qld/lacey-group-secure-approval-for-the-monroe-at-palm-beach">click here</a>.

88 Burleigh sells half its apartments

Allure Property Corporation have secured the sales of over half of their apartments in their&nbsp;boutique apartment development 88 Burleigh within just&nbsp;four weeks of the project launch.

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Local and interstate downsizers with an existing connection to Burleigh Heads have been the drivers in the $55 million worth of sales, with the average price point around $2.65 million.

Place Projects agent Bruce Goddard said there were 360 inquiries within the first two weeks of its launch.

For more information, <a href="/news/qld/88-burleigh-sells-half-its-apartments-within-four-weeks-of-launch">click here</a>.

Cru Collective secure Kirra Beach site

The Gold Coast developer&nbsp;CRU Collective&nbsp;is jumping on the hype that has been surrounding&nbsp;Kirra Beach&nbsp;in recent years.

Cru, who sold out their $40 million Siarn&nbsp;Palm Beach development&nbsp;in September last year, have acquired a prime 635 sqm corner site at 2 Musgrave Street, on the corner of Musgrave and Winston Street.

For more information, <a href="/news/qld/cru-collective-secure-kirra-beach-site-for-new-boutique-apartment-tower">click here</a>.

Devine Development Group lodge plans for Alba Residences

The longstanding Queenslander developer Devine Development Group have lodged plans for a $105 million apartment project Alba Residences at North&nbsp;Burleigh.

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Set on the dress circle Esplanade facing the beach, the 21 level tower designed by&nbsp;bureau^proberts&nbsp;will comprise half and full floor residences catering for the top end of the market, with prices starting from $2.25 million.

For more information, <a href="/news/qld/another-apartment-tower-lodged-in-hot-gold-coast-market">click here</a>.

Urban have wrapped up all the moves across the Gold Coast in April

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