<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sunland-group">Sunland Group</a> has officially lodged plans for its first Gold Coast apartment project since the departure of the Abedian family from the company three years ago, unveiling a new high-rise proposal for a prominent Broadbeach corner site on Old Burleigh Road.

The application was submitted by an entity directed by Tom Jamieson, stepson of longtime Sunland leader Soheil Abedian, and Riaz Rezvanipour, brother-in-law of Sahba Abedian, Soheil’s son.

Sunland acquired the 1,283 sqm site on the corner of Old Burleigh Road and Armrick Avenue for $9.5 million late last year and is now seeking approval for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/99-101-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">42-storey tower with 81 apartments</a>.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/contreras-earl-architecture">Contreras Earl Architecture</a>, the proposed tower at 99-101 Old Burleigh Road would deliver a predominantly larger-format apartment mix aimed at the owner-occupier market. Plans include 17 two-bedroom apartments, 55 three-bedroom apartments, and nine four-bedroom residences across 35 residential levels.

The development also incorporates three basement levels, four podium parking levels, two levels of communal recreation facilities, and rooftop plant and equipment. A total of 189 car spaces are proposed, significantly exceeding the 90 spaces required under the planning scheme.

The architecture adopts a sculpted, curvilinear form, with deep wraparound balconies and integrated landscaping intended to soften the tower’s vertical expression. The planning report states the building’s “slender footprint/form provides a complimentary yet varied built form within the local streetscape” and contributes to “a varied, yet ordered skyline.”

Contreras Earl noted in its Architectural Statement that from the early stages, the project addressed a fundamental challenge: how to accommodate the required residential yield while avoiding the conventional model of a tower sitting on a rigid, fully resolved parking podium.

“The most direct response would have been to consolidate parking into a singular, flat podium and extrude a repetitive tower above,” the statement said. “While efficient, this approach would result in a consolidated built form with limited engagement with the surrounding landscape and public realm.”

Instead, the conventional podium model was “deliberately rejected”. The architects described the base of the building as “a landscaped architectural condition where structure, planting and circulation are integrated”.

“Rather than presenting a continuous built mass, the base of the building is articulated through a series of concrete planter elements that organise the podium into a fragmented system,” the statement said. “This approach reduces the perceived bulk of the lower levels while establishing a more permeable interface with the streetscape and adjacent open space.”

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The site sits within the High Density Residential Zone and inside the City of Gold Coast’s unrestricted “HX” building height area, where the planning framework anticipates intensified residential development tied to the expanding light rail corridor. The planning report notes the area is undergoing “transition toward more intense development forms” given its proximity to Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise, and high-frequency public transport infrastructure.

Positioned directly opposite Broadbeach Park and within walking distance of Florida Gardens light rail station, the development would sit among a rapidly evolving stretch of Old Burleigh Road that has become one of the Gold Coast’s most active apartment development corridors.

The application joins a growing pipeline of luxury residential projects reshaping Broadbeach, including nearby developments by 5Point Projects, Polycell, and Graya.

The planning report argues the project contributes toward the Gold Coast’s long-term housing targets under the South East Queensland Regional Plan, which forecasts the need for more than 100,000 additional high-rise dwellings across the city by 2046.

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The Abedian family departed Sunland Group in late 2023, ending a four-decade association with the company, and subsequently established the private development firm Abedian &amp; Co. The group is currently delivering <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/greenmount-residences-cnr-hill-street-and-marine-parade-coolangatta-qld-4225">Greenmount Residences</a> at Rainbow Bay and recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/18-mary-avenue-14-18-mary-avenue-broadbeach-qld-4218">18 Mary Avenue</a> in Broadbeach.
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Joel Robinson

First look: Sunland Group returns to Broadbeach new apartment market with new Old Burleigh Road tower plans

The Minns Labor Government has established the new Bays West Delivery Authority to lead the development&nbsp;of the Bays West Precinct and Blackwattle Bay Precinct.&nbsp;

The Authority is charged with creating Sydney’s newest precinct, a thriving, connected, sustainable hub with White Bay Power Station as its cultural heart. Its vision is to build on the area’s natural, cultural and industrial history to shape a vibrant new neighbourhood.

The precinct will deliver up to 8,500 well-located homes, including a minimum of 10 per cent affordable and essential worker homes. Combine new housing with public open space, opening public access to the waterfront for the first time in more than 100 years, while retaining important deep-water facilities to support Sydney’s working harbour.

Located just minutes from the Sydney CBD and connected to a world-class metro, ferry, walking and cycling links, the Bays West precinct will rebalance housing growth towards well-serviced inner-city locations and help tackle the state’s housing crisis.

The Bays West Delivery Authority,&nbsp;an agency of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, will report to the NSW Minister for Lands and Property who already has oversight of major precinct renewal projects including at Blackwattle Bay and Barangaroo.

As part of the broader Bays West transformation, the Minns Government recently announced that a proposal from Lendlease to redevelop part of the Bays West Precinct has progressed to Stage 2 of the NSW Government’s unsolicited proposals process.

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The Minns Labor Government has also confirmed the Bays West precinct will have a new suburb name. This will be the first major suburb built in close proximity to Sydney’s CBD in decades and will encompass the area currently being referred to as Bays West, including Glebe Island and the White Bay Power Station. Served by a new Metro station just five minutes from the CBD, it will become one of the most populous suburbs in the Inner West and one of Sydney’s premier cultural destinations.

An early works program is taking shape, which&nbsp;includes the first stages of an international design competition.&nbsp;

The aim of the Bays West&nbsp;International&nbsp;Design Competition is to&nbsp;ensure design excellence is embedded in the project from the start. The competition will deliver an&nbsp;urban framework that defines the character, ambition and long-term identity of&nbsp;this&nbsp;former industrial precinct as it transitions to a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable residential&nbsp;neighbourhood.

The competition will be led by the Bays West Delivery Authority in partnership with Government Architect NSW.&nbsp;

It will launch with an invitation for a global Expressions of Interest, before moving to an invitation-only stage that will be assessed by a panel that&nbsp;will provide advice to Cabinet who will select a winner.

Premier of NSW, Chris Minns said the establishment of the new Authority is the first step in transforming the Bays West precinct into a vibrant, livable suburb minutes from the Sydney CBD and two stops from Hunter St Station on the Metro West line.

“The Authority will deliver well-located homes close to the heart of the city and integrate the new precinct with Blackwattle Bay and the new Sydney Fish Market.

“This is a generational opportunity to build a new suburb on the city’s edge and open the harbour foreshore to the public for the first time in a century.”&nbsp;

Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper said the new Bays West Delivery Authority established by the Minns Government will turbocharge the development of Sydney’s newest suburb.

“The Authority is working at a record pace to deliver an international design competition, planning pathways and a financial model so that this development benefits Sydney with well-designed homes in a central location, close to public transport, jobs, entertainment and essential services.

“If we want Sydney to stay liveable and affordable, we need to be bold about using underutilised government-owned land to deliver homes for the future while making sure essential working harbour functions can be accommodated.”

Bays West Delivery Authority established to "turbocharge" Sydney’s newest suburb

Around 400 additional homes could be built at Southwark Grounds on Port Road, lifting total site capacity from 1300 to around 1700 dwellings.

A recently approved code amendment would allow apartment towers of up to 14 storeys in some areas of Renewal SA’s redevelopment of the former West End Brewery.

Renewal SA Acting Chief Executive Shane Wingard said he welcomed the code amendment, with the increase in heights and homes making a positive impact on the supply of high-quality, well-connected housing close to the city.

“By going higher across some parts of Southwark Grounds, we are adding a substantial number of very well-located homes with little impact on project delivery time or planned open space,” Mr Wingard said.

Since the project officially launched in 2025, Mr Wingard said more than 12,000 enquiries had been received about living at Southwark Grounds.

“The very strong early interest we’ve seen since homes were first released in the precinct reinforces our plans to create more housing opportunities,” he said.

The Southwark Grounds code amendment was launched in December last year, with community engagement undertaken over five weeks from January.

It proposed increasing maximum building heights from eight to 14 storeys on the eastern section of Southwark Grounds, and to 12 storeys across the remainder of the site, with minimum building heights ranging from two to four storeys.

The code amendment was implemented through an Early Commencement policy in late January, allowing developers to quickly explore the viability of increased height and housing yield while other planning processes continue.

One of the first developers delivering apartment sites have already finalised redesigns to increase the number of apartments following the code amendment.

Samaras’ development adjacent to the future Colonel Light Park is now planning to deliver 125 apartments across 11 storeys, significantly greater than original plans of around 50 apartments across four storeys.

The developer is also exploring the potential for additional affordable housing outcomes.

Most of the apartments at Southwark Grounds will be delivered within a master-planned precinct on a large parcel of land on the eastern portion of the site, covering around two-thirds of its 8.4 hectares.

Wingard said detailed precinct planning over the coming months may identify further opportunities to increase yield further that could see total apartment numbers at Southwark Grounds, exceed this number.

Affordable homes at Southwark Grounds will also see a net increase, with Renewal SA maintaining its commitment to a minimum of 20 per cent affordable housing across the development.

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Civil works have begun across the site, with construction under way on the first new roads surrounding a townhouse precinct in the south‑west corner of Southwark Grounds. This includes Renewal SA’s 17 Founder’s Row homes, which are on track for completion by Christmas.

“We expect to have people living at Southwark Grounds by the end of the year, so delivering roads and public spaces for those residents is among our highest priorities.”

Construction of 40 townhouses off Anderson Street, known as West Village and being delivered by Contour, is forecast to begin in mid‑2026. Kolabb’s Anderson Lane development will follow shortly after, delivering a further 26 townhouses.

Southwark Grounds is a state government‑led urban renewal project now set to deliver around 1,700 homes over the next decade.

Homes will be supported by a supermarket, a range of retail and hospitality offerings anchored by a revitalised Walkerville Brew Tower, a childcare centre, car parking and well‑connected public spaces.

400 new homes planned for Adelaide's former West End Brewery site

Brisbane developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/cavcorp">Cavcorp</a> has lodged plans for a new mixed-use residential development at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/55-wyandra-street-teneriffe-qld-4005">55 Wyandra Street</a>, Teneriffe, anchored by an 85-metre public laneway designed to reconnect the suburb’s riverfront with the Gasworks precinct.

The buildings, known as Teneriffe House and Teneriffe Lane, would replace the existing Queensland Cotton head office site with a 15-storey residential tower transitioning to eight storeys toward Helen Street. The project has been designed by Plazibat Architects and lodged as a code assessable development application for 93 apartments across a 3,401 sqm mixed-use site within the Newstead and Teneriffe Waterfront neighbourhood plan.

Central to the scheme is the transformation of an existing service easement into a publicly accessible cross-block connection linking Wyandra and Helen Streets. Cavcorp says the new laneway will act as both a pedestrian shortcut and a landscaped civic space between the Teneriffe Riverwalk, ferry terminal, and Gasworks precinct.

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“The revised proposal delivers a legacy public-realm cross-block link, permanently secured for community use, transforming an existing private easement into a safe, high-quality pedestrian connection between the Teneriffe heritage riverwalk and the Gasworks–Long Island precinct,” the planning report states.

The laneway will sit beneath a large subtropical loggia integrated into the podium levels of the development. The design incorporates deep landscaping, water gardens, lobby spaces, business lounges, and ground-floor apartments to create what Cavcorp describes as a climate-responsive “urban verandah.”

The tower itself has been designed as a slender form with recessed floorplates and curved translucent corners inspired by contemporary Japanese architecture. The building height aligns with the Commercial Road precinct controls, which permit towers up to 15 storeys within proximity to Longland Street.

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The project will comprise a mix of larger-format apartments aimed at owner-occupiers, downsizers, and families. The proposed apartment mix includes 11 loggia apartments across the lower levels, 50 four-bedroom Sky-Terrace apartments from levels three to seven, and 32 Sky-Pool Homes occupying the upper tower levels. The Sky-Pool Homes will feature private thermal plunge pools integrated into oversized balconies.

According to the application, the apartments are intended to reinterpret the scale and character of Teneriffe’s woolstore conversions and Queensland homes within a vertical residential format.

“The sky-pool homes build on Cavcorp’s previous projects and introduce a distinct apartment typology to Teneriffe, informed by both local and international precedent and responding to an identified market demand for enhanced safety, space and amenity,” the planning submission notes.

A major focus of the proposal is its five-level wellness and lifestyle offering, extending from the basement through to the rooftop.

Amenities proposed include a rooftop Swim &amp; Racquet Club with a 25-metre Olympic lap pool and tennis court, coworking spaces and libraries, golf simulators, wine storage, concierge facilities, business lounges, pet wash areas, and rooftop longevity-focused wellness spaces with spas, outdoor fitness zones, and landscaped terraces.

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All parking will be concealed within basement levels accessed from Wyandra and Helen Streets. Cavcorp says the deep-basement engineering approach allows the entire ground plane to prioritise landscaping, pedestrian movement, and active frontage rather than vehicle infrastructure.

The development continues Cavcorp’s concentration in Newstead and Teneriffe, where the Brisbane developer has delivered a number of apartment projects including Lucent, Le Bain, and Luminare, as well as the Long Island Wellness Precinct nearby. Several of those projects have received national design and architecture awards, including recognition under Brisbane’s “Buildings that Breathe” program.

Cavcorp unveils wellness-focused Teneriffe House and Teneriffe Lane apartment buildings

Focus Group Investments has lodged plans for a new apartment development at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/64-70-hanover-street-fitzroy-vic-3065">64–70 Hanover Street</a> in Fitzroy, seeking to utilise the Victorian Government’s recently introduced Great Design Fast Track pathway to accelerate approvals for the project.

The proposal is among the latest developments to emerge through the state-led initiative, which was established to fast-track well-designed residential projects in activity centres and transport-connected inner-city locations. The pathway allows qualifying developments that meet elevated design and housing benchmarks to bypass traditional council planning timeframes and instead be assessed directly by the Department of Transport and Planning.

Designed by SJB, the development will comprise a mix of apartments above activated lower levels, with a strong focus on architectural articulation, landscaping, and communal amenity. The design response seeks to balance the industrial character of Richmond’s former warehouse precincts with a more contemporary residential form.

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Proposed are 63 new dwellings, a wide ranging mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, and townhouses and duplexes. They will be spread across a part-three, part-eight storey building.

The Planning and Urban Context Report by Tract says the development is of an "exemplary architectural standard" and has been carefully crafted by SJB Architects.

"Dwellings&nbsp;will benefit from excellent access to natural light, cross-ventilation opportunities and extensive communal space," the report noted.

The architectural material highlights the project’s integration of landscaped elements and communal spaces throughout the building. The proposal also incorporates sustainability initiatives aligned with the Victorian Government’s push for higher-performing apartment developments under the fast-track program.

The Great Design Fast Track was unveiled by the Victorian Government in 2024 as part of a broader housing supply strategy aimed at accelerating the delivery of new homes. Projects assessed through the pathway must demonstrate high-quality architecture, sustainability outcomes, and housing diversity while being located close to public transport and existing infrastructure.

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Focus Group, founder and led by Paul De Lutiis, is increasingly active across Melbourne’s inner suburbs, targeting well-connected urban renewal locations suited to medium and higher-density residential development. The Fitzroy proposal continues that strategy, leveraging the area’s strong transport links, established retail amenity, and proximity to the CBD.

Fitzroy has been one of the most popular spots for developers and buyers in recent years. The likes of PACE Development Group, SMA Projects, Crema Group and Chapter Group, currently selling projects in the suburb.

First look: Focus Group Investments taps Victoria’s Great Design Fast Track for Fitzroy apartments

Gold Coast

The continually successful Mosaic Property Group are approaching a sell-out of their latest Gold Coast apartment project.

Just two apartments remain in the boutique Kirra block Luca, derived from the Latin name Lucas,&nbsp;meaning&nbsp;&ldquo;bringer of light&rdquo;. The three-bedroom apartments are priced from $1.64 million.

Over 90 per cent sold to Mosaic&#39;s VIP waitlist within a month. Around a quarter were repeat Mosaic purchasers, and over half were local owner-occupiers residing in the immediate area. All up over 80 per cent of the apartments sold to local owner-occupiers, a popular trend in Mosaic-developed buildings.

Mosaic Property Founder and&nbsp;Managing Director Brook Monahan says Kirra is a perfect little beach haven that offers residents the peace and tranquillity of a coastal town with the convenience of major city infrastructure.

&quot;It is ideally positioned for easy access to major centres given its proximity to the M1 Motorway via the Tugun Bypass and Gold Coast Highway, while its&nbsp;proximity to the Gold Coast International Airport also makes it attractive location for residents and visitors alike, given direct links to many overseas destinations and numerous daily flights to major Australian cities,&quot; Monahan says.

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&quot;Of course there&#39;s also&nbsp;World Heritage Listed National Parks and Byron Bay with its highly coveted natural appeal are also a short drive over the border into northern New South Wales.&quot;

Monahan also noted Kirra&#39;s attraction from&nbsp;an investment standpoint.

Data from PriceFinder showed&nbsp;houses sold during 2021 commanded an 81 per cent, or $693,000 premium above the wider Gold Coast.

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&quot;Low residential vacancy rates further underscore the appeal of the area and the comparatively limited amount of housing available to satisfy demand, Monahan added.

The current rental vacancy rate of 0.5% according to RTA, which is so low it can be considered as full occupancy.

On the name Luca, Monahan says they thought the name was apt for the collection of beautiful homes which were designed to maximise the benefits of being located in one of the most spectacular spots on the Coast.

&quot;Residences are spacious and highly considered with elevated ceilings, full-height glazing, and impeccable quality finishes,&quot; Monahan says.

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&quot;They have been designed to maximise ocean outlooks, with generous balconies that make the most of the idyllic subtropical living.

As part of Mosaic&rsquo;s ongoing commitment to sustainability, Luca will pursue a UDIA 6 leaf Envirodevelopment certification, with a range of initiatives set to be implemented to ensure a collection of homes that are not only visually appealing but also designed to be friendlier to the environment.

Designed by Gatehouse Architects, Luca will feature a level one recreation area which will include&nbsp;a resort-style pool, sauna, and outdoor kitchen, complete with barbecue facilities and dining areas.

Luca is Mosaic&#39;s second Coolangatta project, following the successful Elan by Mosaic, which sold out in 2019.

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Luca is Mosaic's second Coolangatta project, following the successful Elan by Mosaic, which sold out in 2019

Mosaic approach sell-out of Kirra apartment project, Luca

Hedges Avenue is one of the most exclusive strips of real estate in Queensland, and among the top in the whole of Australia.

Only a handful of homes sit on the two&nbsp;kilometre strip in Mermaid Beach, just south of Broadbeach.

The last five houses have sold for a total of nearly $70 million, with two of the sales securing over $20 million each.

The beachfront is naturally the most sought-after, however the non-beach side blocks are still just a stone's throw from the sand.

There's been little to no opportunity for buyers on Hedges for anything between an apartment or a house. Sunland recently wrapped up 272 Hedges Avenue, the owner-occupier targeted tower with three and four-bed apartments.

The local developer <a href="/developers/sandbox-properties">Sandbox Properties</a>, well known for their high-end boutique townhouse developments in some of the Gold Coast's best pockets, have put together a site on Hedges Avenue and have recently launched 200 Hedges, a rare opportunity to secure a slice of&nbsp;the exclusive dress circle.

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200 Hedges has five four-level Ocean Houses, each with four bedrooms, configured to act as a three bedroom home and a one-bedroom, self-contained apartment.

The villas, serviced by an internal lift,&nbsp;will have two living areas, the main meeting the entertainer's kitchen which includes a built-in, glass feature wine cellar, walk in pantry, integrated Miele appliances, and designer tapware.

Each are crowned by a serviced rooftop terrace complete with ocean views. Every villa also comes with its own private pool and pool house, a built-in home office, and parking for two cars.

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Sandbox Director Jack Tarrant said they are all about location when it comes to development.

"We're very selective when it comes to choosing sites," Tarrant says, adding that it's all about the lifestyle for the end user.

Tarrant says most of the enquiry on 200 Hedges so far has been from locals moving along Hedges, some of which who are concerned about the oceanway.&nbsp;

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"We're offering a low maintenance product, considerably lower maintenance than the huge mansions opposite," Tarrant says.

Sandbox have a number of luxury projects currently on the market, including Marlowe and Marella at Runaway Bay, right on the canal front.

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200 Hedges has five four-level Ocean Houses, each with four bedrooms, configured to act as a three bedroom home and a one-bedroom, self-contained apartment

200 Hedges: The rare luxury villas on Queensland's best street

Owner-occupiers have flocked to Ventura Residences, the new Mermaid Beach development by the longstanding Gold Coast apartment development family, Niecon Developments.

All of the two-bedroom apartments in the Ventura Road development of 47 apartments have already sold, with only a few three-bedroom apartments left.

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The project&#39;s unique offering of a three-bedroom apartment is a rarity for&nbsp;Mermaid Beach,&nbsp;with each residence&nbsp;complete with two-bathrooms and one or two car spaces.&nbsp;

Ventura Residences&#39; is also home to a limited collection of two bespoke, architecturally refined Beachside Villa Residences, with just two park-fronting villas remaining.&nbsp;

The private and exclusive house-sized, multi-storey villas enjoy all the amenities of apartment living.

Both villas benefit from an internal passenger elevator,&nbsp;a gourmet kitchen with upgraded Obsidian black glass wall-mounted Miele appliances,&nbsp;butler&rsquo;s pantry;,open-plan living, dining and entertainer&rsquo;s patio,&nbsp;oversized master bedroom suite with walk-in robes, abundant storage and a separate guest retreat.

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Villa One is an expansive two-storey, four-bedroom Villa with direct Mermaid Park pedestrian access through a private security gate and a double-car garage on the title with remote entry and direct access into the Villa.

Villa Two, set three-storeys, has three-bedrooms, each of them ensuited, and a private rooftop terrace with Southern Gold Coast and Ocean views; the Villas also features a large open study in addition to direct access to the level five&nbsp;amenities through a secure gate.

Ventura Residences will also home a suite of residential amenity,&nbsp;including the recreational terrace and lounge, suspended waterfall edge pool and sun deck, al fresco dining area, Zen garden and functional gymnasium&nbsp;located on level five.

With the project scheduled for completion in May next year, Niecon Developments is currently preparing to announce further projects across the city.

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The group has a suite of completed and upcoming projects to the tune of $2.08&nbsp;billion.

In addition to The Oracle, a development that led the renaissance of Broadbeach, the company is also behind the award-winning Aruba Beach Resort at Broadbeach, Aqua on Broadwater at Labrador, Reflection on the Sea at Coolangatta and Nirvana by the Sea at Kirra.

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The project's unique offering of a three-bedroom apartment is a rarity for Mermaid Beach, with each residence complete with two-bathrooms and one or two car spaces. 



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Owner-occupiers snap up apartments in Niecon's Mermaid Beach apartment development, Ventura Residences

Following the successful stage one launch of its $800 million Broadbeach dual tower mega-development, Victoria &amp; Albert Broadbeach, developer Iris Capital has released the second and final collection of apartments in its mixed-use development.

Spurred by strong sales in the project&rsquo;s preliminary release of apartments in its Victoria tower, Iris&nbsp;has fast-tracked the launch of its sister-tower, Albert Residences, to meet growing demand for apartments on the Gold Coast.&nbsp;

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Albert Residences will feature 121 oversized apartments with its own private amenity, separate from the Victoria offering,&nbsp;including a 25-metre heated lap pool, spa, lounge, wine cellar, gym, zen garden, steam and sauna rooms, fire pit and yoga studio, all across the level four floorplate. &nbsp;

The entire level 40 rooftop enjoys private dining space and a chef&rsquo;s kitchen, along with indoor and outdoor barbecue areas, an extensive sky lounge, cellar, cards room, library, as well as multiple indoor and outdoor entertaining areas.

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While the neighbouring Victoria Residences were designed primarily to cater to a lifestyle residence market, Albert is dedicated exclusively for the owner-occupier to gain a foothold in the rapidly transforming cosmopolitan heart of the Gold Coast.

Interstate buyers have led the charge on the V&amp;A apartments to date, however Residential director of Colliers Gold Coast, David Higgins said they were anticipating an influx of local interest in the owner-occupier collection in the newly released Albert Residences.

&ldquo;Strong enquiry and sales have been driven predominantly by end-users and lock and leave buyers out of NSW and Victoria, attracted to the prime location and world class amenity on offer,&rdquo; he said.

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&ldquo;Given the severe lack of new apartment product across the Gold Coast, we anticipate Albert will be met with fierce interest by local buyers who recognise the value and scarcity of quality apartment stock at the moment.&rdquo;

Albert will comprise a mix of two and three-bedroom apartments, along with upper residences available in three-bedroom-plus-MPR and four-bedroom configurations.

&ldquo;The strength of V&amp;A&rsquo;s launch is a testament to the development&rsquo;s ability to complement the lifestyle and convenience of its location in the heart of Gold Coast&rsquo;s cosmopolitan centre, and the enduring strength of the Gold Coast market,&rdquo; said Higgins.

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The dual tower mega-development will deliver two individually crafted towers across 56-storeys in Victoria and 40-storeys in Albert, in addition to an activated ground-plane with high-end retail, dining, and commercial office space.

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Iris has fast-tracked the launch of its sister-tower, Albert Residences, to meet growing demand for apartments on the Gold Coast


Iris Capital launch second tower in V&A Broadbeach, with critical timing to a growing stock shortage 

The Gold Coast remains the most sought after location in the country. Now more than ever, Architects and Developers are providing a wide variety of residences available. Urban have taken a closer look at 10 Gold Coast apartments&nbsp;we think you May love...

<h2>Emerson Kirra - 100 Musgrave Street, Coolangatta</h2>

Developer: Hirsch &amp; Faigen

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Hirsch &amp; Faigen have continued their legacy of pioneering excellence on the Southern Gold Coast with Emerson, a boutique edition of 27 residences at Kirra, designed by Queensland&rsquo;s premier architecture studio,&nbsp;<a aria-label="Rothelowman - opens in new tab" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-styling-context="true" href="/architects/rothelowman" target="_blank" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/rothelowman$rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>.

Just the second Gold Coast project for Hirsch and Faigen, Emerson Kirra is located parkside at 100 Musgrave Street, looking over the canopy of Norfolk Pines towards an unspoilt Kirra Beach.

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Emerson features sophisticated amenities that enrich a social, active and productive lifestyle, including a residents&rsquo; lounge, recreation deck, resort-style pool and sun lounge, while bedrooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows that offer unrivalled views across the ocean and distant Gold Coast skyline.

With a strong run of sales at the start of the year, only four half-floor apartments remain amongst the 27, as well as the $8 million full-floor penthouse, with the build expected to be complete by September 2023.

<h2>Lagoon Main Beach | Sunrise Tower - 11 Cronin Avenue, Main Beach</h2>

Developer: Drew Group

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Inspired by the sun-soaked charm of coastal living and fused with timeless elegance, Lagoon provides a collection of residences that mirror Main Beach&rsquo;s landscape and lifestyle.

The Lagoon residences present a range of two and three-bedroom apartments, along with the signature range of sky homes and duel level penthouse suites.&nbsp;

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Set in the heart of Main Beach at 11-23 Cronin Avenue, Lagoon comprises two architecturally stunning towers with 248 residences in total.

<a href="/developers/drew-group" target="_blank">Drew Group</a>&nbsp;appointed&nbsp;<a aria-label="Plus Architecture - opens in new tab" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-styling-context="true" href="/architects/plus-architecture" target="_blank" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/plus-architecture$plusarchitecture">Plus Architecture</a>&nbsp;to design the development with sustainability, environmental, infrastructure and urban renewal at the forefront of their brief resulting in a well crafted design that answers the needs of modern apartment living.

<h2>Mirador, Chevron Island - 8 Mawarra Street, Surfers Paradise</h2>

Developer: Citimark Properties

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Landing in the budding suburb of Chevron Island, Citimark Properties&rsquo;s Mirador presents a unique blend of built form and nature.

Designed by&nbsp;<a aria-label="Cottee Parker - opens in new tab" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-styling-context="true" href="/architects/cottee-parker-architects" target="_blank" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/cottee-parker-architects$cotteeparker">Cottee Parker</a>&nbsp;to suit the coastal identity of&nbsp;<a aria-label="Chevron Island - opens in new tab" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-styling-context="true" href="/developments/chevron-island-qld-4217" target="_blank" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/chevron-island-qld$chevronisland">Chevron Island</a>, Mirador offers a range of two, three and four-bedroom apartments, with Terrace apartments beginning on the podium level, and Sky Homes from the 17th&nbsp;floor and beyond.

After the group cut apartment numbers from 164 to just 71, the development progressed into a high-end offering, featuring large, spacious floorplans that capture the impressive surrounding vistas.

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The built form of Mirador incorporates a refined material palette including its white fa&ccedil;ade, bronze metal features and natural stone elements.

Extensive landscaping is also a key design feature, with cascading greenery softening the built form whilst providing a lush subtropical backdrop to the residential recreational spaces including the pool, gym, wellness and barbecue areas.

<h2>Nina, Chevron Island - 8-10 Parneno Street, Surfers Paradise</h2>

Developer:&nbsp;Aecore

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Nina, developed by Aecore, formerly Macquarie York, is the group&rsquo;s third in three years on the Gold Coast, having already launched the successful Allure, just down the road.

The $90 million Nina rises at 8-10 Parneno Street, comprising 78 apartments over 23 storeys, including a selection of six premium skyhomes and two multi-level penthouses that offer views east to the Pacific Ocean and west to the Gold Coast Hinterland.

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Topping Nina are two double-storey penthouses, offering even more living space, as well as their own private terrace and plunge pool.

<h2>Pacific One - Corner of Frederick Street &amp; Garfield Terrace, Surfers Paradise</h2>

Developer: Central Equity

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<a href="/developers/central-equity" target="_blank" title="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/central-equity">Central Equity</a>&nbsp;feel like they&#39;ve nailed&nbsp;the&nbsp;brief of their&nbsp;buyers wants and needs&nbsp;at their first Gold Coast apartment tower, Pacific One.

When planning the development, which has evolved over the years, the prominent Melbourne developer&nbsp;expected the majority of buyers to be interested in two things; the extensive resident amenity, and the prime location near the beach.

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Designed by Marchese Partners, Pacific One delivers a range of one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, with expansive Sky Homes and Penthouses topping the development.

Pacific One will also offer over 2,000 sqm amenity, some of which is dedicated solely to buyers of the Sky Home and Penthouse collections, which will be officially launched later this year.

<h2>Pearl Main Beach - 3550-3552 Main Beach Parade, Main Beach</h2>

Developer: Raptis

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Rising 30 floors on&nbsp;<a aria-label="Main Beach Parade - opens in new tab" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-styling-context="true" href="/developments/main-beach-qld-4217" target="_blank" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/main-beach-qld$mainbeachparade">Main Beach Parade</a>, Pearl is a collection of 80 two and three-bedroom residences at the northern end of the Gold Coast and the first foray into the Main Beach market for the developers, Raptis.

The apartment tower has been designed to take advantage of great outlooks to the beach, with an extensive shoreline on offer from apartments or the rooftop.

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A residents lounge, pool, gym and entertaining facilities crown the building, set against an extensive background of coastline.

Ideally located just a short stroll from the beach and the famed Tedder Avenue, residents are nearby to a range of amenity including The Spit and Marin Mirage, while also being connected to the broader Gold Coast region through well-serviced public transport links.

<h2>Tapestry - 39 Darrambal Street, Surfers Paradise</h2>

Developer: Siera Group

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Tapestry, the 22-level project on the east-side of&nbsp;<a aria-label="Chevron Island - opens in new tab" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-styling-context="true" href="/developments/chevron-island-qld-4217" target="_blank" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/chevron-island-qld$chevronisland">Chevron Island</a>&nbsp;at 39 Darrambal Street, was developed by the Brisbane-based Siera Group, with designs by local architecture firm, BDA, whose brief was to merge art with architecture.

The result is a striking building of 113 apartments, featuring a&nbsp;mixture of vertical blade walls and horizontal slab edges which respond to available views and natural light.

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Tapestry offers a mix of two and three-bedroom residences, with floorspace of up to 124 sqm, crowned with some of the most impressive amenity on the Coast with a resort-style&nbsp;swimming pool with day beds, a spa, and a pool deck, as well as a&nbsp;barbecue and alfresco area encased in lush landscaping and an edible garden.

Aligning with&nbsp;the Gold Coast City Council&#39;s efforts to make Surfers Paradise an arts and cultural hub, Siera also engaged local artist Tania Blanchard to create a piece of artwork that will hang in the lobby when completed.

<h2>The AU Surfers Paradise - 52A The Esplanade</h2>

Developer: ASF Group

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Delivered by ASF Group, The AU is a collection of just 12 exclusive full-floor ocean-view &lsquo;sky homes&rsquo; and two opulent three-level penthouses.

Sitting on the sought-after Esplanade in Surfers Paradise, the 19-storey tower features natural stone benchtops, and gold fixtures and finishes throughout.

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With a fa&ccedil;ade made almost entirely of golden glass, each apartment offers clear panoramic views of the Surfers Paradise beach, the ideal outlook on your special day-in.

The whole-floor residences are approximately 255 sqm in size, offering four or three-bedrooms&nbsp;+ MPR, with each featuring a private lift lobby, unobstructed views of the beach and ocean, and vast living and dining spaces.

<h2>Victoria &amp; Albert - 12-18 Albert Avenue, Broadbeach</h2>

Developer: Iris Capital

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Taking its name from Broadbeach streets, Victoria and Albert, the project comprises 398 apartments over two towers of 40 and 56 storeys, with a subtropical recreational podium, featuring two levels of premium offices and commercial facilities, and a fresh food and dining retail on the street level.

Design firm,&nbsp;<a aria-label="DBI Architects - opens in new tab" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-styling-context="true" href="/architects/dbi" target="_blank" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/dbi-design$dbiarchitects">DBI Architects</a>, has curated a design referencing the coastal environment, moving away from smaller unit types to embrace the growing demand for larger apartments.

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The lower floors offer a mix of one, two and three-bedroom layouts while the upper residences offer a mix of three-bedrooms, with both towers topped by sub‐penthouses and penthouses.

Residents will live among world‐class amenities, with both towers offering an elevated recreational podium with a 25-metre lap pool, a gym, a yoga deck and resident&rsquo;s lounge as well as kid&rsquo;s area, a Zen garden, an outdoor dining and barbecue space, all surrounded by lush green landscaping.

<h2>Yves, Mermaid Beach - 7-9 Mermaid Avenue, Mermaid Beach</h2>

Developer: Hirsch &amp; Faigen&nbsp;

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Located just metres behind the famed Hedges Avenue beachfront strip, Yves will soon rise on 7-9 Mermaid Avenue with construction kicking of this month.

Once complete, Yves will comprise 145 luxury residences over 26 levels, with a suite of high end residential amenities.

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Designed by Rothelowman, a mix of two, three and four-bedroom apartments are still available, with the tower experiencing a spat of sales on launch, hitting over 50 per cent in the first two months.

Yves will join Hirsch &amp; Faigen&rsquo;s growing portfolio of Gold Coast projects, following the $75 million Hemingway Palm Beach and $85 million Emerson Kirra which are currently under construction by Hutchies.

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The Gold Coast remains the most sought after location in the country. Now more than ever, Architects and Developers are providing a wide variety of residences available. Urban have taken a closer look at 10 Gold Coast apartments we think you May love...

Gold Coast apartments you MAY love

The Gold Coast apartment boom may have come off its 2021 highs, but solid sales reported in first three months of the year reveal continuing momentum as new apartment supply hits a record low.

Data compiled by property consultancy shows the Gold Coast recorded 377 new apartment sales in the March quarter, well off the 2021 high of 742 in the equivalent quarter last year.

The result also falls short of last year&rsquo;s low of 450 sales for the June quarter.

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Despite 11 new projects launching during the quarter the data continues to highlight the ongoing shortage of new apartments with just 411 new apartments remaining for sale at the end of March, which is the lowest number ever recorded by Urbis since it began monitoring the new apartment market in 2014.

Based on the current quarterly sales rate, the Gold Coast has just 3.3 months of supply remaining, although Urbis notes that this figure will change once a number of large-scale projects are released to the market over the coming months.

&ldquo;Sales have certainly eased off their 2021 highs in the latest quarter, but that&rsquo;s not unexpected considering the high levels achieved last year,&rdquo; said Urbis director Lynda Campbell.

&ldquo;The key statistic this quarter is the drop in the number of apartments for sale to a record low, which shows the supply side is still failing to keep up with demand. It&rsquo;s unclear whether the supply shortage had any bearing on overall sales for the March quarter as the urgency to buy that we saw in 2021 is showing signs of easing.

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&ldquo;However, there are several large projects coming to the market and we will be watching these sales closely as the market digests rising interest rates and any new initiatives at the federal level.

&ldquo;The obvious concerns surrounding construction costs and supply chain issues means that we do not expect to see as many projects make it out of the ground as in previous years while volatility and viability are managed.&rdquo;

Off the back of an impressive run of sales last year with a record 2,492 new apartments sold, the current quarterly sales rate could translate into another high-performing year the market.

Prior to 2021, the Gold Coast market absorbed an average of 1,100 new apartments a year with a high of 1,600 in 2015 and a low of 800 in 2017. If the March-quarter sales of 377 are repeated throughout the year, 2022 is on track to becoming the third biggest year for sales behind 2015.

&ldquo;The dominant buyer profile for Gold Coast apartments remains owner occupiers looking for larger apartments,&rdquo; said Campbell.

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&ldquo;Almost a third of the sales &ndash; about 31 per cent &ndash; were at price points above $1 million, which reflects the general increase in apartment values.&rdquo;

The Gold Coast Central precinct, which includes Southport, Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, had the highest number of sales in the March quarter with 243 sold, followed by the North Shore, which includes Hope Island, where all 90 sales were made.

The Coastal Fringe precinct and the Southern Beaches precinct &ndash; which is from Mermaid Beach to Coolangatta &ndash; both saw a drop in sales, with the Southern Beaches precinct falling to 27, the lowest since late 2017.

Urbis puts the drop in sales across these areas down to limited supply, with just 67 apartments remaining in the Southern Beaches precinct at the end of March.

Data compiled by property consultancy shows the Gold Coast recorded 377 new apartment sales in the March quarter, well off the 2021 high of 742 in the equivalent quarter last year.



Gold Coast apartment market down but not out as supply hits new record low 

Tugun, the small enclave in the southern Gold Coast just north of Bilinga, is set to welcome an impressive collection of beach villas.

Chapter Two Group and Kingbella, who have most recently worked together on a similar project, Callista in Palm Beach, are behind The Eden Collection, just five home-sized luxury villas directly adjacent to Kropp Park nature reserve.

There will be three and four-bedroom configurations on offer, with each villa featuring a number of living zones across their three levels.

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Chapter Two Director Jon Quayle says The Eden Collection is quintessentially Tugun.

&ldquo;Tugun is one of only a few suburbs on the Gold Coast that still retains its coastal charm of yesteryear&rdquo;, Quayle said.

&quot;Low-rise modern-day beach houses, fronting on to a nature reserve, and only 250 metres in each direction to Cornerstone Stores, Tugun Market Co, and of course the famous sands of Tugun beach&rdquo;.

Kingbella Director, Laura Percey, says Eden&rsquo;s design was inspired by the earthy palette of its surroundings, from sand to stone to sunlight glistening on the water.

&ldquo;Each villa features polished concrete floors, premium timber joinery, exquisite stone benchtops, multiple living areas to unwind, bespoke tapware and high-end Miele appliances that boast both function and&nbsp;form,&rdquo; Percey said.

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C2 Architecture and Louise Walsh interiors, who were the team behind Callista Palm Beach, are behind The Eden Collection design.

CBRE Residential Projects Senior Director, Nicholas Clydsdale, said that demand for luxury townhouses was only going to increase on the Gold Coast in the coming years, particularly in blue- chip suburbs such as Tugun.

&ldquo;It is extremely rare for a new development to occur in this tightly held beachside enclave, yet the buyer demand is continuing to increase on the back of burgeoning population growth&rdquo;,&nbsp;Clydsdale said.

&ldquo;New development sites in quality locations are more and more difficult to come by. The tranquil location of Eden, fronting north over a stunning natural reserve is a dream location for a southern Gold Coast buyer. Add to that its strolling distance to Currumbin and Tugun shops and beaches only adds to its allure and rarity.

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Clydsdale says there&nbsp;have been several recent sales in Tugun and Currumbin surrounding The Eden Collection in the $4 million&nbsp;plus range which has reset pricing for the area.

&quot;We are seeing more and more owners looking to enter the Tugun market who want high-quality, low maintenance living, without having to compromise on space or privacy. The Eden Collection caters for this large portion of buyers who are looking to secure their own piece of Tugun for generations to come.&rdquo;

Pricing for The Eden Collection starts from $2,299,000.

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There will be three and four-bedroom configurations on offer, with each villa featuring a number of living zones across their three levels

The Eden Collection villas launch in hot Tugun market

Nedale Hamdan and Charlie Ayoub are the latest Sydney developers to dip their toe in the water in the Gold Coast apartment market.

They've lodged plans in Palm Beach, which is set to boom when the much-talked-about Gold Coast Light Rail passes through the quiet beachside spot.

Hamdan and Ayoub, who founded developer Masscon in 2014,&nbsp;has lodged plans for a nine-storey residential apartment across an amalgamated 1,783 sqm site&nbsp;fronting the Gold Coast Highway.

Designed by BDA Architects, the built form combines softly articulated edges and gentle curves to its horizontal layering, with soft flowing screen elements and a coastal material palette which anchors the development in its context.

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“The design intent is to create a high quality residential apartment building that achieves a high standard of architecture, liveability and appropriate scale within the Palm Beach site context," BDA noted in their design application.

“Through thoughtful, considered analysis of the context and its location within the Palm Beach area, the design builds on the existing contextual coastal qualities and provides a response that offers a high quality and visually interesting residential building which will provide considerable amenity for residents and a lasting architectural contribution to the Palm Beach precinct.”

There will be a maximum seven apartments per floor, with&nbsp;apartments on the higher levels offering unobstructed beach views of the neighbouring Palm Beach frontage. There will be a mix of&nbsp;two and three-bedroom apartments, some 16 configurations on offer. The largest apartment configuration spans over 160 sqm. There is a single&nbsp;one-bedroom apartment.

Each of the 58 apartments extend out from the living spaces onto expansive balconies, seamlessly blending the indoors with the out, and further opening up the already generously-sized apartments.

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To enrich the living environment of the residents, a generous sized recreational area has been offered to promote engagement on the ground floor including a large outdoor barbecue and dining space, as well as a pool.

With its beach-front location, residents will benefit from its immediate beach access along with its close proximity to the popular Palm Beach cultural precinct, featuring a wealth of amenity, including restaurants, bars, shops and cafes.

Positioned along the Gold Coast Highway, residents will also be connected to well-serviced public transport links, connecting them to the greater Gold Coast region and beyond.

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Hamdan and Ayoub, who founded developer Masscon in 2014, has lodged plans for a nine-storey residential apartment across an amalgamated 1,783 sqm site fronting the Gold Coast Highway

First look: Sydney developers lodged new Palm Beach apartment development

The local Gold Coast developer QNY Group, in a joint venture with the Melbourne-based Glenvill, has submitted plans for a residential development in the heart of Broadbeach.

QNY Group, led by Anthony Quinn, has teamed up with Glenvill, who are behind the development, design and build of the newly created Melbourne suburb, Yarrabend - set to be the world’s most liveable suburb by 2025.

They'll be creating a luxury owner-occupier tower, in line with Quinn's other joint venture Gold Coast project, La Mer at Main Beach.

He and Glenvill have had Contreras Earl Architects draw up plans for a 24-level tower with just 21 apartments, 19 whole floors and two two-level penthouses.

Quinn secured the 511 sqm site at 21 Broadbeach Boulevard, on the corner of Armrick Avenue, for $10.1 million late last year.

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Quinn says the boutique development will be an architectural statement.

“This site is like no other on the Gold Coast and we wanted the design to reflect its uniqueness,” Quinn said.

“We’ve worked closely with the architects, along with Form Landscape Architects, to come up with a design that will coexist with the natural environment while delivering an iconic landmark that enhances the aesthetic of this leafy Broadbeach Boulevard corner.

“I have partnered with Glenvill Developments because they are residential specialists that bring a truly 360 degree understanding of the development and property industry.”

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Glenvill Developments, spearheaded by CEO Len Warson, has spent the last five decades on the forefront of Australian residential design delivering high end luxury residences across the country.

Warson says he was familiar with the site before Mr Quinn presented the opportunity.

“After holidaying on the Gold Coast recently, I told my wife if I was developing in Broadbeach, I would develop this site. It’s the best site in Broadbeach. And here we are – it’s synchronicity,” Warson said.

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“It’s a corner beachfront site within the leafy Broadbeach Park quarter, situated at the end of a no-through road, where Armick Avenue joins the beachside Boulevard.

The site is effectively blocked off, providing a quiet green nook within walking distance to the centre of Broadbeach without the congestion, with direct access to the beach.”

In their design statement submitted to the Gold Coast City Council, Contreras Earl Architecture said the building was inspired by the surrounding vegetation and parks.

“The location presented an opportunity to create a residential landmark that coexists with the natural environment, nestled within the leafy Broadbeach Park quarter and drawing from the unique context, a quiet green nook in the heart of bustling Broadbeach.

“The tower uses its vertical structure to articulate the elegant design which emulates a tree trunk that is seamlessly connected to each floor slab which at the same time expresses an elegant organic petal shape in plan, inspired by the undulating detailed profile of Norfolk pine branches from the adjacent Broadbeach Park.

Residential amenity will exist on both the ground floor and rooftop space, with health and wellbeing at the forefront of the building’s design.

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The ground floor wellness area will include features such as a sauna and gym, while the rooftop space will home a glass-edge pool, a dining and events room, along with a number of terraced seating areas set amongst landscaped gardens.

“This lavish amenity will bring a special character to the unique landmark building,” Contreras Earl added.

The expansive one-per floor apartments provide an appealing alternative to single-dwelling homes, where residents will be able to experience the abundance of natural sunlight and views of East Broadbeach and the Pacific Ocean.

“The iconic building will create a sense of arrival to the prospering suburb of Broadbeach on approach from Armrick Avenue from the north as well as a beautiful visual addition to the leafy Broadbeach Boulevard corner.”

“This new landmark will be an attractive architectural asset for the urban fabric of the coastal city.”

“An important concept of the building is to create a lifestyle experience for residents and to create a personal and intimate experience.”

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They'll be creating a luxury owner-occupier tower, in line with Quinn's other joint venture Gold Coast project, La Mer at Main Beach.



Exclusive: QNY Group and Glenvill team up for Broadbeach apartment tower

Burleigh Heads is one of the most popular&nbsp;suburbs across the whole of the Gold Coast when it comes to multi-res apartment developments.

Given how in demand higher density projects are, it&#39;s rare to see a boutique project in the pipeline.

A recent development application lodged by K2H Developments, in a joint venture with&nbsp;Golconda Property Group, will see just four townhouse-style dwellings created at&nbsp;8 Bullimah Avenue -&nbsp;just one street back from Tallebudgera Creek and just the other side of the Gold Coast Highway from Burleigh Head National Park.

They will be&nbsp;built on the 550 sqm site and will each have three-bedrooms and two-bathrooms across the three levels, as well as a garaging for two cars.

&ldquo;Each dwelling has been carefully designed to make the best use of the site whilst enhancing the visual appreciation of the site,&rdquo; UPS said in their development application documents.

<a href="/buildings/beju-residences-8-bullimah-avenue-burleigh-heads"><img alt="" height="776" src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2022-05-06_at_12.39.56_pm.png" width="970" /></a> 
A render of the proposed development at 8 Bullimah Avenue, Burleigh Heads. Image sourced.&nbsp;

Designed by Mi Design Studio, the ground floor will include the garage of each unit and a mud room and store area. The rear of each residence will also include the bin store and clothesline and a small landscape strip.

Each dwelling is benefitted by their own separate access with unit one with its own private access from a separate entrance off Bullimah Avenue and unit four accessed from the rear. Each dwelling has access to the floors above by way of stairs and lift.

The first floor will home the three-bedrooms and two-bathrooms, including an ensuite, with the second-floor featuring the living, kitchen and dining areas, following an open-plan layout that flows seamlessly onto the adjoining balcony areas.

The roof terrace will be open in nature, providing a private open space for the occupants of each dwelling, benefiting from views around the site. The space will also include a stairway, lift, powder room and laundry.

Each unit has a north-eastern aspect with units one and four also benefitting from aspects to the east and north-west respectively.

Benefiting from close proximity to a number of public transport, retail, dining, education and entertainment options, the site is within walking distance to the Koala Park neighbourhood centre, just 1.2-kilometres to Stockland shopping centre and 100-metres from a bus stop along the Gold Coast Highway.

Four residences are set to be built across the 550 sqm site, each with three-bedrooms and two-bathrooms, along with a powder room, and a two-car garage over three-storeys.



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