Local developer Harridan is seeking to turn its Woolloongabba apartment project into the first stage of a broader transformation of Burke Street, using a new 16-storey mixed-use building to establish a greener pedestrian connection toward the rapidly evolving Boggo Road transport and knowledge precinct.

The South East Queensland developer has filed plans for 154 apartments on the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/4-burke-street-woolloongabba-qld-4102">southern side of Burke Street</a>, where its proposal has been designed alongside a wider vision by LatStudios for the street.

That vision positions the southern side of Burke Street for buildings of 15 storeys and above, while envisaging lower-rise development of up to five storeys on the northern side to transition into Woolloongabba's existing character housing. It also proposes wider pedestrian verges, deep planting, new street trees and upgrades to the pedestrian approach to Boggo Road Station.

The Harridan development itself has been designed by Brisbane-based Arqus Design and will comprise 154 apartments across 16 storeys. The mix is weighted heavily toward two-bedroom apartments, with 121 proposed alongside 10 one-bedroom and 23 three-bedroom residences. There will typically be around 14 units per floor.

A lower-ground car park and three podium levels will accommodate 156 resident parking spaces, along with visitor and commercial parking. There will also be 154 resident bicycle spaces and 40 visitor bicycle parks.

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Harridan is a family-owned developer and part of the Holmwood Highgate Group, with more than three decades of development activity across South East Queensland. Its portfolio spans residential, commercial and industrial property, with current residential projects including Riverbank on Byron in Bulimba, Esperance Residences in Carina and The Precinct at Kinross Road in Thornlands.

Wooloongabba has been popular for apartment developers, particularly since the announcement of the 2032 Summer Olympics games in Brisbane.

While there have been a lot of development applications, it has failed to materialize into real supply.&nbsp;

Sarazin has been the major player in the area. They are under construction at Murcia Residences, on the fringe of East Brisbane and Woolloongabba. They have just launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-stanley-residences-woolloongabba-8-trafalgar-street-woolloongabba-qld-4102">The Stanley Residences</a>, in Woolloongabba on Trafalagar Street. They also have Nuage coming soon on the nearby <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/nuage-woolloongabba-14-wellington-road-woolloongabba-qld-4102">Wellington Road</a>.

Joel Robinson

First look: Harridan plans Burke Street transformation beside Boggo Road transport hub

IN BRIEF

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	Just three double-storey Sky Homes sit at the top of The Waterline, each with its own private marina berth and rooftop terrace.
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	Construction on The Waterline is complete, with the first residents expected to move in from mid-October.
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	Sky Homes range from 282 sqm to 367 sqm and are priced from $3.65 million.
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Lewis Land has opened the first completed sky home for inspection at Harbour Shores, giving buyers their first opportunity to step inside one of just three double-storey residences crowning The Waterline.

Each sky home comes with its own private marina berth, rooftop terrace and Broadwater views, combining the scale of a larger home with direct access to the boating lifestyle that underpins the wider <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/harbour-shores-biggera-waters-564-oxley-drive-biggera-waters-qld-4216">Harbour Shores</a> masterplan.

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Lewis Land Head of Development Michael Long said the inclusion of a berth with every Sky Home had become increasingly valuable as marina access across the Gold Coast tightened.

“Marina berths are becoming increasingly difficult to secure across the Gold Coast, so including one with every Sky Home makes this a genuinely rare offering,” Long said.

“The private 70-berth marina will accommodate boats up to 12 metres in length and is positioned just 2.5 kilometres from the Broadwater, placing the open ocean only 15 minutes away.

“Being able to step out of your home onto your boat is a rare luxury, and it’s something residents here can look forward to when it opens later this year.”

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The display opening comes as construction completes on The Waterline, with the first residents expected to move in from mid-October.

The three Sky Homes range from 282 sqm to 367 sqm and each feature three bedrooms, three bathrooms, multiple living zones, expansive kitchens with butler's pantries and large balconies taking in the Broadwater outlook.

Each residence also has three secure basement car spaces and additional storage.

“This is the first opportunity the Gold Coast has had to step into Harbour Shores and see, touch and feel what we’re bringing to life here,” Long said.

“There are only three Sky Homes within The Waterline, ranging in size from 282sqm to 367sqm, with each residence featuring three large bedrooms, three bathrooms, multiple living zones, expansive custom-built kitchens with butler’s pantry, and large balconies capturing Broadwater views.”

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Residents of The Waterline will have access to a private pool, along with Harbour Shores' wider collection of amenity including a lagoon pool, social clubhouse, tennis court, gym, yoga facilities and sauna.

Lewis Land partnered with Studio Collective to furnish the completed display, with the interiors designed to demonstrate how the residences could function as permanent homes rather than simply as show apartments.

Studio Collective Director Melissa Park said the surrounding waterways informed the interiors, but in a more restrained way than a traditional coastal scheme.

“We drew inspiration from the canals and coastal surrounds, but our approach was to interpret that subtly through layered materials and a grounded palette of earthy tones, rather than literal coastal references,” Park said.

“We introduced hero moments of green and teal to reference the surrounding waterways, while mirrored elements help reflect natural light.

“The result is a residence that feels elevated yet comfortable, somewhere buyers can genuinely imagine themselves living, entertaining and unwinding.”

Sky Homes are priced from $3.65 million.

Lewis Land is also offering private marina berths with The Residences, its limited collection of three and four-bedroom villas positioned directly along the Harbour Shores waterfront boardwalk.

Three-bedroom villas are priced from $2.99 million, while four-bedroom residences start from $3.19 million.

Harbour Shores is being marketed by Colliers International.

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Lewis Land opens sky home display as The Waterline completes at Harbour Shores

St Vincent de Paul Society Housing Australia has filed plans for a major mixed-use housing precinct on the southern edge of the North Sydney CBD, adding another significant proposal to a pocket around North Sydn​ey Station that is quickly becoming one of the LGA's busiest development zones.

The State Significant Development Application covers a 5,990 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/1-19-mackenzie-street-lavender-bay-nsw-2060">1-19 MacKenzie Street and 211 Blues Point Road in Lavender Bay</a>, immediately south of Nor​th Sydney Station and between the commercial core and the lower-rise Lavender Bay Heritage Conservation Area.

Designed by Wardle, the proposal would deliver a new residential tower comprising 88 build-to-sell apartments and 19 affordable apartments, alongside a separate co-living building with 57 rooms and a building manager's studio.

It would also see the significant restoration and upgrade of St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, the adaptive reuse of the former school building, new parish facilities, retail, a new public square and around 1,000 sqm of publicly accessible open space.

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The project is seeking a concurrent rezoning of the site to R4 High Density Residential and an increase in the maximum building height to allow a tower reaching RL120, or up to 20 storeys. The proposal was progressed through the NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority pathway.

The build-to-sell component will be weighted toward larger apartments, with just six one-bedroom apartments compared with 31 two-beds, 43 three-beds and eight four-bedroom residences.

The 19 affordable apartments will comprise two studios, 15 one-bedroom apartments and two two-bedroom apartments, taking the total apartment component to 107 residences before the 58 co-living rooms are included.

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Wardle's design for the Vinnies site has sought to negotiate that emerging high-rise context while retaining the lower-scale character of MacKenzie Street and the adjoining heritage conservation area.

The main building adopts a three-storey podium and tower arrangement, with the podium aligned to the ridgeline and front setback of St Francis Xavier Church.&nbsp;Wardle has designed the podium with colonnades, seating, recessed entries and active ground-floor frontages, with sandstone-toned precast concrete and face brick referencing the materiality of the existing church.

The tower then steps back eight metres to the south and six metres to the north before rising in a sculpted form comprising four interlocking quadrants. Wardle has also introduced rounded forms and chamfered corners to reduce the tower's perceived bulk and improve view sharing with neighbouring development sites.

Resident facilities and outdoor areas are planned at the separation between the podium and tower at Level 3, oriented toward Sydney Harbour and the CBD skyline.

The tower itself will feature a glass reinforced concrete facade, with recessed balconies and deep reveals used both to provide shading and privacy and frame views toward the harbour and city. The lower levels take a different architectural approach, using brick and sandstone-toned finishes intended to establish a stronger relationship with St Francis Xavier Church. The Church itself will be conserved and upgraded for its continued use, while the former school building will be adaptively reused as part of the co-living component.

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The proposal adds to an increasingly concentrated pipeline of residential development around Blue Street, MacKenzie Street and Lavender Bay.

Just west of the site, Central Element lodged plans earlier this year for one of the most significant residential developments proposed in Lavender Bay in recent years.

Central Element's SJB-designed scheme at 64-66 Lavender Street and 3-7 Middlemiss Street would deliver 163 apartments across two towers rising 23 and 32 storeys, replacing five existing apartment buildings containing 32 homes. The project also forms part of the Housing Delivery Authority pathway.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-central-element-reveals-lavender-bay-apartment-plans?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener" target="_blank">First look: Central Element reveals Lavender Bay apartment plans</a>

Immediately around North Sy​dney Station, another two significant proposals have emerged at 5 and 15 Blue Street.

Zurich Australian Insurance Properties is seeking to adaptively reuse its longstanding commercial building at 5 Blue Street, directly above North Sydney Station, rather than demolishing the structure.

Its SSDA proposes converting the building into a 14-storey mixed-use development with 62 apartments and 86 co-living rooms, together with ground-floor retail and a major refurbishment of Blue Street Plaza. The application is currently at the Response to Submissions stage.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-zurich-targets-north-sydney-office-conversion-with-148-unit-proposal-above-metro-station">First look: Zurich targets North Sydney office conversion with 148-unit proposal above Metro station</a>

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First look: Vinnies files for 20-storey Lavender Bay apartment tower as North Sydney housing pocket heats up

When the opportunity arose for South Australian developer Palumbo to return to Kent Town, where it had previously delivered East Park Apartments and the East 
Rundle Apartments, it wasn't one the longstanding developer-builder was going to pass up.

The decision was quickly vindicated, with more than 30 apartments sold within the first month of launching <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/royal-apartments-kent-town-2-8-north-terrace-kent-town-sa-5067">Royal Apartments</a> to the market.

The 206-apartment development, which will bring significant new supply to Adelaide's tightly held eastern city fringe, also gives <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/palumbo">Palumbo</a> the opportunity to bring new life to one of Kent Town's most recognisable watering holes.

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Royal Apartments incorporates the historic Royal Hotel, a venue Palumbo Managing Director Daniel Palumbo said has a longstanding connection with the local community.

"Everyone in the area has history with the Royal Hotel," Palumbo told Apartments.com.au.

"It was quite an active pub and social gathering place for locals. We want to bring it back to its former glory."

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The wider development will comprise two residential towers alongside the restored hotel, sitting on North Terrace opposite the Adelaide Park Lands.

For Palumbo, the project also marks a return to familiar territory.

The developer completed East Park Apartments next door more than a decade ago and jumped at the opportunity to develop in Kent Town again when the Royal Hotel site became available.

"The opportunity emerged, and we moved to secure the site," Palumbo said.

"We were approached by the previous landowner, who said they had extensive commitments in Sydney and weren't in a position to deliver the project.

"We took over the site and within six months recut the design scheme to be more in keeping with the type of development we want to bring to Adelaide.

"Now we're on the market and those changes have really resonated with local buyers."

That has translated into a strong start to sales, with 33 apartments transacting in the project's first 35 days.

Palumbo said the early purchaser profile had been consistent with the group's traditional focus on owner-occupiers rather than investor-led apartment stock.

"Local owner-occupiers have always been our market," he said.

"There are always some investors, but we've never developed what would be called traditional development stock. Owner-occupiers are very much our market."

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The buyer mix has been diverse so far, with downsizers and younger professionals both accounting for a significant portion of early sales.

South Australia's current stamp duty settings, which allow&nbsp;eligible homeowners in South Australia aged 60 savings of up to $103,830 on stamp duty when they downsize to a new property valued at up to $2 million,&nbsp;have helped encourage downsizer activity, while younger buyers in their late 20s and early 30s have been attracted to the opportunity to live immediately outside the CBD while still being able to walk into the city.



Location has been a major part of the proposition for both buyer cohorts.

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Royal Apartments sits on North Terrace directly opposite the Adelaide Park Lands, with residents able to walk through the parklands toward the East End, Rundle Street and Rundle Mall.

Apartments have been positioned to capture views across the parklands, Adelaide skyline, Botanic Gardens and Adelaide Hills.

Palumbo believes the scarcity of developable land along this section of the Park Lands makes the site particularly difficult to replicate.

"There's very few allotments on that side that can be developed," he said.

"If this location was in New York and you were sitting on Central Park, you'd be talking about a $60 million apartments."

Royal Apartments will offer a broad mix of residences, ranging from one-bedroom apartments through to four-bedroom sub-penthouses and penthouses.

Current listings include one-bedroom apartments from $680,000, while larger three and four-bedroom residences are priced around $2.5 million.

Residents will have access to a swimming pool, gym, barbecue and recreation areas, residents' lounge and dining space, and a communal deck.

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The apartments will feature generous balconies, while secure parking, bicycle storage and storage cages will also be provided.

A porte-cochère-style arrival and drop-off area has also resonated with buyers, particularly those attracted to being able to walk into the CBD during the day while retaining secure vehicle access at home.

Palumbo is acting as developer, architect and builder on Royal Apartments, continuing the vertically integrated model it has used across its South Australian portfolio.

The group was also behind the $150 million Sofitel Adelaide, the 251-room five-star hotel and residential tower which opened in 2021.

Palumbo said Royal's launch had come at an interesting time for the broader Adelaide apartment market.

Buyer confidence had initially been impacted by uncertainty surrounding the Federal Budget and broader economic conditions, but Palumbo believes sentiment is beginning to improve against a backdrop of significant investment flowing into South Australia.

He pointed to increased activity across defence and resources, including Olympic Dam, as potential long-term drivers of the state's economy and housing market.

"Money is starting to flow into Adeliade, significant amounts as Adelaide bucks the trend of the rest of the country.," Palumbo said.

"There's a lot of activity in the economy over the next decade. I think more investment will come into this market."

Early works on Royal Apartments are expected to commence this year, with major construction activity and cranes anticipated on site from early next year.

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Palumbo's return to Kent Town strikes early chord with buyers

Go-to builder-developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/graya">GRAYA</a> is continuing to bulk out its already impressive and diverse apartment portfolio across South East Queensland. Their latest milestone is securing development approval for Silk, its boutique riverfront apartment development in St Lucia.

The approval clears&nbsp;the way for the team to begin construction planning for the 22-residence project.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/silk-st-lucia-16-18-sandford-street-st-lucia-qld-4067">Silk</a> will rise 15 levels from an 810 sqm site at 16-18 Sandford Street, occupying a prominent bend of the Brisbane River with a prized northern aspect across Orleigh Park toward the Brisbane CBD.

The approved scheme will comprise 16 split-floor and six full-floor residences, continuing GRAYA's move into larger-format apartment developments targeting Brisbane's prestige owner-occupier market.

The project has been designed around the site's broad river frontage and dual-direction views, with GRAYA prioritising larger residences, privacy and outlook over apartment yield.

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GRAYA Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Rob Gray said the project had been shaped around local homeowners wanting to remain in St Lucia without maintaining a traditional family home.

"St Lucia is one of those suburbs people do not want to leave," Gray said.

"They know the river, the trees, UQ, the golf course, Toowong and Indooroopilly, and that familiarity is hard to replace.

"True riverfront opportunities here are exceptionally scarce. What we have designed at Silk is a way to stay in the suburb people love, with the scale and privacy of a private home and far less to maintain.

"This is not typical apartment product. It is a proper home on the river, and that is exactly what this market has been missing."

The approval comes as new apartment development continues to increase across the St Lucia and neighbouring Toowong corridor, although direct riverfront sites remain considerably more tightly held.

GRAYA Co-founder and Managing Director Andrew Gray said securing the approval had removed a significant element of development risk from Silk.

"Genuine riverfront sites of this quality in St Lucia are not something that comes up regularly," Gray said.

"The approval removes a substantial layer of execution risk, and the location underwrites demand in a way very few inner-city sites can.

"The fundamentals here are as strong as anything we have assessed in Brisbane."

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Silk will see GRAYA return to a stretch of the Brisbane River where it already has recent construction experience. The vertically integrated group recently completed ARC in neighbouring Toowong as builder for developer Spyre, delivering the riverfront project on a constrained site.

GRAYA will take a different role at Silk, controlling the project from design and development through construction and aftercare under its vertically integrated model.

The development will include a gym and resident leisure areas at ground level, integrated with the river's edge.

Silk joins a growing pipeline for GRAYA across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, which includes Enclave, The Gallery, Coral and Ripple.

The developer-builder has also recently lodged plans for its largest project to date, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-silo-19-chester-street-newstead-qld-4006">The Silo</a>, a proposed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/graya-buys-frasers-newstead-site-plans-the-silo-between-james-street-and-gasworks-precincts">$700 million mixed-use development</a> in Brisbane's James Street precinct.

Silk is expected to predominantly target local owner-occupiers and prestige buyers seeking a permanent riverfront home in Brisbane's inner west.

Registrations of interest are now open, with further details on the project and construction program to be released as it progresses.

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<h2>SILK PROJECT FACTS</h2>

Developer-builder: GRAYA

Project: Silk

Location: 16-18 Sandford Street, St Lucia

Apartments: 22

Built form: 15 levels

Site: 810 sqm riverfront holding

Mix: 16 split-floor and six full-floor residences

Status: Development approved

Next step: Construction planning underway

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GRAYA greenlit for riverfront St Lucia apartment development, Silk

GURNER

Tim Gurner's&nbsp;GURNER™&nbsp;has put its foot on the accelerator in Australia's property market.

For years Gurner was well known for his high-end, boutique apartment developments dotted across some of Melbourne's coolest suburbs, as well as wellness facilities only accessible by Melbourne's elite.

Now the developer, with a development pipeline well into the billions of dollars, is operating across four states, with key, game-changing projects in both his native Melbourne as well as in Adelaide, Sydney and the Gold Coast. There's even a hotel-like project in Port Douglas in the mix.

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Tim Gurner says they have strong convictions in the Melbourne market, as well as Australia more broadly.

"Record-low supply continues to strain the market and isn’t showing any sign of improving any time soon," Gurner says.

"Meanwhile, demand is soaring, and planning issues, government inaction and record population growth have stretched supply even further.

"Governments Australia-wide simply must take more action to unlock housing supply, starting with bringing back stamp duty exemptions and encouraging foreign buyers back into the market. If there’s no action, this problem is going to become an inter-generational issue."

While Gurner's boutique arm will aim to deliver six to eight small-scale, luxury developments per year, it's Gurner's city-shaping projects which are catching the eye. It's these projects that Gurner says&nbsp;are the only real solutions to the current supply issues.

"We need more residences that meet different sectors of the market from short and long-term rentals through to build-to-rent offerings, alongside quality build-to-sell housing stock that’s anchored with true mixed-use offerings to create community and place-making, so that we can not only cater to record-high demand but create new cities that look to the future needs of those who live here&nbsp;

"The fundamental problem facing most capital cities is that it’s extremely challenging to deliver new supply – this is pushing prices up, having a knock-on effect of higher rents and resulting in record-low vacancy rates across most of the country."

We're going to take a look at every major development Gurner has across the country.

<h2>Location: Docklands, Melbourne</h2>

<h2>Project: Elysium Fields</h2>

<h3>Address: 208-226 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands</h3>

GURNER™ has recently submitted plans for the first stage of its <a href="/developments/docklands-vic-3008">Docklands</a> mega-project, Elysium Fields.

Elysium Fields aims to create a biosphere-like environment integrating advanced wellness principles, including access to anti-ageing treatments, a medical clinic, and various wellness facilities.&nbsp;

At Elysium Fields, residents will have access to advanced anti-ageing protocols and equipment like cryotherapy, IV infusions, dry and infrared sauna, red light therapy, grounding and PEMF beds, alongside access to visit the Elysian Reverse Ageing Medical Clinic that will provide medical-grade treatments including MRIs, DEXA scans, brain scans, blood testing and personalised health plans.&nbsp;

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The 27,000 sqm site precinct will include over 1,350 BTR and BTS apartments, a retail and hospitality precinct, a 4-star short-stay hotel of circa 100 keys and another premier 5-star hotel in the main tower of over 250 keys, with state-of-the-art conference facilities, a business club and hospitality offerings.&nbsp;

The residential units, hotels, and retail spaces will sit amongst 3,700 sqm of much-needed immersive public landscapes and gardens, including a landscaped pedestrian-focused ‘path of life’ that runs the entirety of the north-south ground floor/podium plane that will be designed for running track, Yoga, meditation, training, exercise and recovery, alongside a rooftop sports court, a private wellness club, a pool club and 5,000 sqm of retail, dining and public realm amenity.&nbsp;

The <a href="/architects/fraser-partners">Fraser &amp; Partners</a>-designed precinct will also feature its very own botanical gardens, be geared for a 24/7, interactive retail, &nbsp;dining and entertainment experience, and include a stunning, futuristic glass dome over the site, &nbsp;modelled on the concept of Elysium being the utopian afterlife. &nbsp;

The first stage of Elysium Fields comprises three towers, with plans to launch the first tower in Q3 of the year.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/vic/gurner-submits-plans-for-first-stage-of-1-7-billion-docklands-precinct-elysium-fields">GURNER submits plans for first stage of $1.7 billion Docklands precinct, Elysium Fields</a>

<h2>Location: St Kilda Road, Melbourne</h2>

<h2>Address: 424-426 St Kilda Road, Melbourne</h2>

GURNER™'s St Kilda Road project is gathering momentum. Recently it was announced&nbsp;Chicago-based, international architecture firm SOM, would design the $800 million mixed-use project facing Albert Park.

SOM, who designed&nbsp;the Burj Khalifa in Dubai and the One World Trade Centre in New York, has put pen to paper for around 200 apartments across 19 levels, with a focus on large two to four-bedroom apartments alongside retail spaces, food and beverage outlets, and extensive wellness amenities.

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The 4651 sqm corner site at&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/illoura-house-424-426-st-kilda-road-melbourne">424-426 St Kilda Road</a> – which boasts three frontages on the corner of St Kilda Road, Toorak Road and Queens Lane – will offer uninterrupted views over the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain precinct and Albert Park Lake.

Once complete, the project will boast walkability to Anzac Station, Albert Park Lake, the Royal Botanic Gardens and Fawkner Park, and be close to South Yarra’s retail and dining precinct.

Read More:&nbsp;<a href="/news/vic/burj-khalifa-one-world-trade-centre-architect-to-design-gurners-latest-melbourne-apartment-development">Burj Khalifa, One World Trade Centre architect to design Gurner's latest Melbourne apartment development</a>

<h2>Location: Adelaide</h2>

<h2>Address: 237 Grote Street, Adelaide</h2>

GURNER™ announced itself into the <a href="/developments/adelaide-sa">Adelaide</a> market late last year, teaming up Kennards Self Storage to propose plans for a $1 billion mixed-use precinct to&nbsp;redevelop Adelaide's former Australia Post site.

The proposed plans, designed by long-time GURNER™ collaborator&nbsp;<a href="/architects/fraser-partners-0">Elenberg Fraser</a>, the huge precinct will deliver a new lifestyle destination for Adelaide. It will feature a five-star hotel, 600 apartments, extensive retail, food &amp; beverage, wellness and recreation spaces, and a work club.

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In keeping with the Greener by GURNER™ vision, the development features an environmentally sustainable design to target a 5 Star Green Star Building certification, an inset energy network and a net-zero energy emissions outcome. With low cost, 100 per cent renewable energy available, and an all-electric precinct, the development is set to be carbon neutral in operation.

The inclusion of self-storage space alongside the GURNER™ residences is a unique point of difference, particularly for downsizers looking to make a move to a new apartment residence from a large, furnished family home.

<h2>Location: Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast</h2>

<h2>Project: La Pelago</h2>

<h3>Address: 108 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217</h3>

Gurner's debut Gold Coast project, La Pelago, will be one of the largest projects ever completed on the Gold Coast.

The $1.7 billion development, being developed in a joint venture with&nbsp;<a href="/developers/wingate">Wingate</a>&nbsp;comprises four towers on Ferny Avenue.

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The Resort Residences is the first stage available in the masterplan, located in the first 28 storeys of the project’s first tower, <a href="/new-apartments/aquia-la-pelago-108-ferny-avenue-surfers-paradise">Aquia</a>, which will soar 65 levels and have a total end value of $1 billion.

The Resort Residences have a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments ranging from $525,000 up to $1.8 million, ranging in size from 60 sqm to 200 sqm.

Aquia boasts an exclusive private wellness club, the three-level resort-style podium deck with its ‘private island’ Archipelago of pools, lagoons and relaxation areas, and direct access to a signature restaurant, bars and cafes located throughout the tower and on ground level.

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After the overwhelming demand for stage one, GURNER™ is gearing up for the new release of Crystal Club, an exclusive collection of luxury residences from floors 44 to 63.

La Pelago, inspired by some of the world’s most exclusive private Archipelago resorts, has been imagined as a series of island precincts among a vast expanse of lagoon pools, with private bookable lounges and private dining areas, cabanas, sundecks, swim-up bars, restaurants and soaring mature palm trees over a three-level resort podium.

<h2>Location: Geelong</h2>

<h2>Address: 20-28 Brougham Street, Geelong</h2>

GURNER™ is also debuting in Victoria's second-largest city, having acquired a prime 2100 sqm parcel site at 20-28 Brougham Street, 300 metres from the Geelong Waterfront.

Gurner enters the&nbsp;<a href="/developments/geelong-vic-3220">Geelong</a>&nbsp;market with a $300 million sustainable mixed-use precinct designed by <a href="/architects/fk-australia">Fender Katsalidis</a>, featuring an activated ground plane, a hotel and urban gardens, and residential apartments above the hotel.

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“We will be bringing an incredible 5-star hotel to this location that will feature a retail and hospitality offering at the ground floor that will be reminiscent of Chelsea Market in New York," Gurner says.

“Sitting on top of the hotel will be a collection of large luxury owner-occupier residences for locals and downsizers."

Gurner has teamed up with the local property identity Dean Montgomery to restore the heritage façade of the historic four-storey, red brick building on site to house a new ground-floor food and beverage precinct.

The building will be fully carbon neutral, and will offer an environmental point of difference not seen in Australia to date.

<h2>Location: Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast</h2>

<h2>Address: 1929 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads</h2>

Gurner has an approved project in <a href="/developments/burleigh-heads-qld-4220">Burleigh Heads</a> which will be his second project in the&nbsp;<a href="/developments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a> after La Pelago.

In partnership with&nbsp;<a href="/developers/maxcap-group">MaxCap Group</a>, the $150 million development will be more boutique, with just 55 apartments across an 18-level buildiing on the Gold Coast Highway.

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The rooftop will be landscaped with a deck and a pool.

Designed by Warren and Mahoney in collaboration with GURNER™’s in-house design studio, the development integrates Singaporean landscaped oasis elements with elegant Japanese interior design.

Gurner is expected to launch the project in 2024.

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<h2>Location: South Yarra</h2>

<h2>Project: Jam Factory</h2>

<h2>Address: 500 Chapel Street, South Yarra, VIC 3141</h2>

Gurner's&nbsp;once-in-a-generation plan to transform Chapel Street’s Jam Factory into a world-class retail, residential, hotel and commercial precinct will form the cornerstone of Chapel Street's future renaissance.

The five-tower redevelopment, another joint venture with Newmark Capital and Qualitas, will deliver 18,500 sqm of new retail space, 20,000 sqm of commercial office and 400 residences across 42,020 sqm of residential space, alongside a 5-star 200-room hotel, a cinema upgrade, and a new public realm.

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The redevelopment, signed off by the City of Stonnington in 2022, will inject more than $800 million into the Victorian economy annually, in addition to $500 million in construction alone. Workers and residents are expected to spend more than $28 million at the precinct annually, while hotel guests will bring in over $12 million every year.

“We’ve been working closely with the project team, as well as council, to deliver something truly world-class – the redevelopment will put Chapel Street back on the map, not only as a retail hub, but as a luxury travel and lifestyle destination as well,” Gurner said.

<h2>Location: Barangaroo</h2>

<h2>Address: 189 Kent Street, Barangaroo</h2>

Gurner's $800 million Barangaroo project will sit among some of the country's most expensive apartments.

With Lendlease's One Sydney Harbour starting to settle, eyes will look toward Gurner's project which was secured from&nbsp;Greg Shand's <a href="/developers/barana-group">Barana Group</a>&nbsp;last year.

The project marks the first capital deployment within Gurner's $2 billion Build-to-Sell development fund, backed by a global institutional investor.

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The 1,195 sqm site at 189 Kent Street, adjacent to <a href="/developments/barangaroo-nsw-2000">Barangaroo</a>, received planning approval for two residential towers, ground-floor retail, restaurants, bars, a health and wellness component, and basement parking.

The site currently houses a commercial office tower with existing tenancies. GURNER™ plans to hold these tenancies until lease completion, following which it will commence residential development.

Award-winning architect <a href="/architects/fjc-studio">FJC Studio</a> has been appointed as architect, having won a competitive design competition between local and international architects.

<h2>Location: Port Douglas</h2>

<h2>&nbsp;Project: The Davidson by GURNER™</h2>

<h3>Address: 97-113 Davidson Street, Port Douglas QLD 4877</h3>

Last year Gurner revealed plans for a mixed-use hotel and residential villa development on Davidson Street in <a href="/developments/port-douglas-qld-4877">Port Douglas</a>, just behind the Sheraton Mirage.

GURNER™ had local architecture firm <a href="/architects/hunt-design">Hunt Design</a> create what is called <a href="/new-townhouses/the-davidson-by-gurner-97-113-davidson-street-port-douglas">The Davidson by GURNER™</a>. The application reveals the central pool as the focal point of the development.

Around the pool will be a kids club, with a play area and a separate pool, a treatment space, a yoga room, a lounge, a cafe, and a separate restaurant and dining space.

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Flanking the pool will be a 107-room hotel, a mix of Garden Suites and Poolside Suites. The ground-floor Garden Suites have private access to another pool, exclusively for guests. Each Garden Suite room is 40 sqm, with a further 14 sqm of balcony space. The Poolside Suites are a touch larger. The low-rise hotel will also be home to a sky bar on level three.

45 two-level private villas then complete the resort-style development, on blocks ranging in size from 155 sqm to 470 sqm.&nbsp;

Hunt Design describes The Davidson by GURNER™ as a new benchmark for luxury travel, reminiscent of a Beach Club experience. The project reflects a trend in the tourism industry towards mixed-use developments that offer a range of accommodation types, including private homes.&nbsp;

"The real solution to the current supply issues": How Tim Gurner is solving Australia's dwindling housing supply

GURNERTM, in conjunction with joint venture equity partner MaxCap Group, is set to unveil its latest Gold Coast apartment project.

It's more boutique than the four-tower, $1.5 billion Budds Beach development La Pelago, which has notched over $350 million in sales.

This one is in Burleigh Heads, where GURNERTM, led by developer Tim Gurner, has approved plans for an 18-level building with 55 two and thee-bedroom apartments,&nbsp;with a landscaped rooftop deck, pool, and luxury private bookable amenities on a&nbsp;1,017sqm site at 1929 Gold Coast Highway.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/exclusive-first-look-tim-gurner-lodges-burleigh-heads-apartment-plans">Exclusive first look: Tim Gurner lodges Burleigh Heads apartment plans</a>

The site will add another $150 million to GURNERTM’s pipeline as Queensland and the Gold Coast in particular continue to be of strategic focus for the developer, which has interests in Gold Coast, Brisbane and Port Douglas.

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Designed by long-time collaborator of GURNERTM, Warren and Mahoney in collaboration with GURNERTM’s in-house design studio, the Burleigh Heads site will be centred around the concept of a lush, Singaporean landscaped oasis blended with elegant Japanese interior design.

GURNERTM and MaxCap have a formidable track record of partnering together having completed over 20 transactions with an end value of circa $1.5 billion in the past decade.

Joe Vincent, MaxCap’s Director of Direct Investment said; “Our investment portfolio continues to grow in a highly strategic direction. Partnering with groups of the calibre of GURNER is a strong validation for the sophisticated and diligent approach we take with our joint venture partners.”

With approved plans now in place, GURNERTM will look to launch the project in mid-2024.

GURNERTM and MaxCap have a formidable track record of partnering together having completed over 20 transactions with an end value of circa $1.5 billion in the past decade.

GURNERTM Chief Development Officer Robert Clarke said Queensland is a really key strategic focus for the group,&nbsp;in particular Gold Coast and Port Douglas.

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“We are watching the market closely and think Gold Coast is at the precipice of another strong market run given the underlying fundamentals of huge international and national migration coupled with the significant under supply of quality apartments in the area," Clarke said.

“We know that Queensland is under immense pressure from unprecedented cost escalation but we are confident in our relationships with our trusted builder partners that we can find an outcome that works for the market and our clients.

“Burleigh Heads is without a doubt one of the hottest locations in Australia, and we are very excited to stamp our signature on it. We have enjoyed working together with Council through a collaborative planning process to land on a great solution for the site.

“The design itself is conceptualised as timeless and enduring for our buyers; a place that sits quietly in its location and celebrates views, fresh air and ultimate luxury."

Joe Vincent, MaxCap’s Director of Direct Investment said their investment portfolio continues to grow in a highly strategic direction.

"Partnering with groups of the calibre of GURNER is a strong validation for the sophisticated and diligent approach we take with our joint venture partners," Vincent said.

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GURNERTM Chief Development Officer Robert Clarke said Queensland is a really key strategic focus for the group, in particular Gold Coast and Port Douglas

GURNER to push on with Burleigh Heads after green light from council

Multi-billion dollar developer <a href="/developers/gurner">GURNERTM</a> – alongside joint venture partner Kennards Self Storage – has submitted plans to redevelop the Adelaide's former Australia Post site fronting Grote, Gouger and Blenheim Streets, into a world-class, $1b mixed-use precinct.

The plans will go before the State Commission Assessment Panel (SCAP) on Wednesday 8 November for consideration.

The proposed plans will deliver a new lifestyle destination for <a href="/developers/gurner">Adelaide</a>, one of Australia’s cultural epicentres. With a five-star hotel, 600 residential apartments, extensive retail, food &amp; beverage, wellness and recreation spaces, and a work club, the development is set to bring a new level of luxury to the city.

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The precinct has been designed with a long-time GURNERTM collaborator, Elenberg Fraser, who has previously designed some of the developer’s most iconic and successful projects being the multi- billion-dollar FV project in Brisbane and the award-winning 107 Cambridge Street in Collingwood.

The project will also become the new headquarters of Kennards in South Australia, and is set to boast retail space, self-storage units, as well as commercial and co-working spaces.

The proposed scheme includes: 
• Five world-class towers, luxury hotel and residential, ranging from 17 to 27 levels 
• A five-star 220 room hotel 
• Over 57,000sqm of residential floorspace featuring 600 apartments 
• 3,352sqm of destination retail, food &amp; beverage and 2,293sqm of commercial space 
• Over 3,000sqm premium recreation and wellness facilities 
• 513 car parks and 767 bike parking spaces for residents and visitors

In keeping with the Greener by <a href="/developers/gurner">GURNERTM</a> vision, the development features environmentally sustainable design to target a 5 Star Green Star Building certification, an inset energy network and a net-zero energy emissions outcome. With low cost, 100 percent renewable energy available, and an all-electric precinct, the development is set to be carbon neutral in operation.

The development is set to re-shape the Adelaide skyline and create a new landmark, celebrating lifestyle, wellness, local culture and the natural beauty of the Adelaide landscape, with each luxury tower surrounded by lush garden and extensive outdoor spaces.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/sa/gurner-to-develop-adelaide-super-site-into-125-billion-mixed-use-precinct">Gurner to develop Adelaide super site into $1.25 billion mixed-use precinct</a>

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The public realm will be centred around a multi-level circular plaza, designed to embody the natural cenotes and landscape of South Australia, with hanging gardens, an atrium and a sky walk that allows visitors to cross the space above.

The port cochere will make for a grand entrance into the site, while the hotel component will sit atop a heritage façade as <a href="/developers/gurner">GURNERTM</a> continues its long-standing passion for retaining historical features, 
frameworks and floorplates.

The development signals a new era for the 1.7ha site, with the 24,000sqm six-level building originally constructed for Australia Post to sort and distribute mail near the CBD. The heritage features of the original facility have influenced Elenberg Fraser’s design, with the project set to pay homage to the original Australia Post site, whilst delivering a new level of amenity and lifestyle.

The inclusion of self-storage space alongside the <a href="/developers/gurner">GURNERTM</a> residences is a unique point-of- difference, particularly for downsizers looking to make the move to a new apartment residence from a large, furnished family home.

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<a href="/developers/gurner">GURNERTM</a> CEO Tim Gurner said the first South Australian project is a significant milestone for <a href="/developers/gurner">GURNERTM</a>.

"We are extremely excited at the prospect of delivering an iconic Adelaide project that represents a never- before-seen level of luxury and amenity for the city," Gurner said.

“We are always looking for new opportunities to collaborate with remarkable partners. The combination of <a href="/developers/gurner">GURNERTM</a> and Kennards is incredibly unique and we look forward to working collaboratively with Sam and Kennards on the first of many projects together."

Gurner said the team have been profoundly inspired by the unique heritage features of the original site and the Adelaide city landscape.

"These existing elements have heavily influenced the project’s design features and the development represents a new and exciting chapter for the site."

Gurner says the&nbsp;world-class hotel and residential amenities, as well as state of the art retail, hospitality, health and wellness facilities, are reflective of their vision to create state-of-the-art spaces where people can live their best lives.

“We strive to ensure each project we create embraces the history of its setting, and draws inspiration from the world’s most fascinating cities. This project is no different, we have carefully considered the unique history of the site and its surrounds and used it as a platform to create something spectacular for future visitors to enjoy.

“As we’ve done with so many projects in the past, we’ll be retaining, restoring and celebrating the incredible heritage of the existing site, transforming the red brick façade into an amazing hotel lobby that will deliver a level of service and amenity not currently available."

The proposed plans will deliver a new lifestyle destination for Adelaide, one of Australia’s cultural epicentres



GURNER submits plans for $1 billion city-shaping Adelaide CBD project

Developer&nbsp;GURNERTM is plotting to create an $800 million mixed-use development on Melbourne's St Kilda Road, having secured a prime site facing Albert Park.

The plan is for between 160 to 180 residences on a 4,651 sqm site corner site at&nbsp;424–426 St Kilda Road which has three&nbsp;frontages on the corner of St Kilda Road, Toorak Road and Queens Lane.

The unnamed project will&nbsp;offer uninterrupted views over the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain precinct, the city skyline and Albert Park Lake.

Once complete, the project will boast walkability to Anzac Station, Albert Park Lake, the Royal Botanic Gardens and Fawkner Park, and be in easy proximity to South Yarra’s retail and dining precinct.

Residences will be focused on private nature of the precinct for downsizers and lifestyle upsizers with a focus on wellness, and lifestyle, with plans for on-site retail that would complement the project’s prestigious location, and wellness amenities that will promote a healthy lifestyle among residents.

GURNERTM, led by Tim Gurner, secured the blue-chip property through an off-market negotiation after the site was taken to market by JLL’s Josh Rutman &amp; Mingxuan Li and CBRE’s Kiran Pillai and Tom Ryan in late 2022.

The site is currently home to two six-storey commercial office buildings joined by a five-level atrium, which will be demolished at the end of the current leases, to make way for the residential building.

There is a lapsed permit approval on the site, which allowed for an 18-storey building with 339 apartments and 292 car spaces. GURNERTM intends to submit a new planning scheme.

Gurner said he's had his eye on the site for over a decade.

“I have had my eye on this particular site for over a decade, having cut my teeth with Morry Schwartz on 401 St Kilda Road in 2008 across the road so it’s humbling to be able to come full circle with another site now directly across the road some 15 years later, still with the same aspirations to create a new benchmark for residential design just as 401 did at the time."

He said Saint Moritz showed the depth of this end of the market.

"We are excited to evolve and elevate this concept and take it even further with this project. With its prime iconic corner location it will become an iconic landmark for Melbourne so we cannot wait to do this site justice.

Gurner is calling the project a "longer-term play", given there's long-term tenants in the current commercial space.

This is the second acquisition in as many months for the developer after its recent purchase of a significant site in 189 Kent Street, Sydney in July for over $200 million, and is the second seed site in GURNERTM’s Build-to-Sell fund, which is supported by a global institutional investor.

GURNERTM Chief Development Officer Robert Clarke said the team are actively seeking more&nbsp;opportunities in Melbourne and Sydney, with the hope to announce more acquisitions soon.

“It’s a tough environment for developers and commercial asset owners currently, and the effects of interest rate hikes are still yet to really play out across valuations and interest covenants, so we do 
expect to see a continuing trend of office assets being put on the market at discounted 2022 prices.”

The unnamed project will offer uninterrupted views over the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain precinct, the city skyline and Albert Park Lake

Gurner to create "the next St Moritz" at newly acquired St Kilda Road, Melbourne site

National developer&nbsp;GURNER™ has continued its push into luxury home builds, unveiling five ultra-luxury mega mansions inspired by mansions found in Los Angeles.

GURNER™, headed by Tim Gurner, is working with a select group of buyers to fully customise their homes.

The $35 million Huntingtower Place – located on Aramdale's dress circle Huntingtower Road, is the next evolution of&nbsp;GURNER™, which initially created some of the country's most striking apartment developments, and has expanded into luxury hotels, wellness clubs, the build to rent market, and now high-end, freestanding houses.

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Huntingtower Place has been designed in collaboration between&nbsp;GURNER™ Design House and Wolveridge Architects. They feature&nbsp;softer tones, natural colours and an abundance of natural light, with seamless links between indoor and outdoor.

The crown jewel of the soon-to-launch boutique project is The Mansion, a four-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom, no-expenses-spared 1000 sqm plus residence, with an asking price around $14.5 million to $15.5 million, a price range dependent on inclusions.

It features six metre-high windows and ceilings, north-facing, which&nbsp;open up the views of the wraparound Los Angeles-inspired greenery and outdoor entertainment area.

The Mansion will feature a glass-encased sunken pool which will be viewable from the private wellness gym designed by the team behind GURNER's Collingwood wellness centre, Saint Haven. Outside will also feature a private chipping and putting green.

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Inside there's a private bar and library area, executive study and retreat, and a 150 sqm master bedroom with a&nbsp;private living space with fireplace, large custom wardrobe,&nbsp;a double shower and bath, and an outdoor private spa and shower.

GURNER™ Design House is led by design director Simon Brugaletta, who brings nearly two decades of experience to the team, and who has worked internationally for practices in Milan, Malta and Hangzhou, China.

The custom builds began as a passion project for founder and CEO Tim Gurner, who&nbsp;retains a hands on engagement in the design and delivery of each boutique home.

“The Mansion at Huntingtower Place has been a dream of mine for a long time – the inspiration struck when I saw an incredible home in Los Angeles many years ago, and wanted to take it even further," Gurner says.

“It’s a very unique opportunity for buyers – they can be involved with the enjoyable part, designing their home, then leave the delivery to us. Anyone who has built their own home knows how difficult the process is, so our buyers get to do all the fun parts then leave the rest to our team.

“We have then used that inspiration to take these homes to another level, with five north-facing residences that capture the essence of a mansion at a slightly smaller scale."

Gurner says&nbsp;The Mansion has been designed to be Melbourne’s best custom home, offering everything a mega mansion would offer but in a more useable and realistic size and price point for the market.

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“After creating a few dream homes for friends and family, I was motivated to bring this unique design perspective and level of luxury to GURNER™ projects. I look forward to exploring my passion for luxury homes and design whilst delivering something truly special to Huntingtower Road."

The boutique project is slated to launch in September, with the group aiming to deliver around six to eight boutique developments per year. Two of the homes in Huntingtower Place have already sold to existing&nbsp;GURNER™ client

The custom builds began as a passion project for founder and CEO Tim Gurner, who retains a hands on engagement in the design and delivery of each boutique home

GURNER™ releases $35 million LA-inspired Armadale mansion collection, Huntingtower Place

Tim Gurner has revealed what his development firm, GURNER™, is creating at their huge Port Douglas site.

He's already had the green light from the Douglas Shire Council for four luxury homes at 69-73 Murphy Street, and now he's revealed his plans for a mixed-use hotel and residential villa development on Davidson Street, just behind the Sheraton Mirage.

Gurner secured three adjoining sites last year, 97-113 Davidson Street, paying just under $18 million to create a near 26,000 sqm block.

One of the sites was the&nbsp;Port Douglas Pandanus Tourist Park Caravan Park, and another the&nbsp;award-winning Dougies Backpackers Resort Port Douglas.

Gurner has had local architecture firm Hunt Design to create what is being called&nbsp;The Davidson by GURNER™.

They weren't giving too much away in the near 1,000 page application, only a few teaser images of the central pool, the focal point of the development.

Described as&nbsp;more of a lagoon, the ocean pool will have a beach, a swim up pool bar, and an island in the water.

Around the pool will be a kids club, with play area and separate pool, a treatment space, yoga room, a lounge, a cafe, and a separate restaurant and dining space.

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Flanking the pool will be a 107-room hotel, a mix of Garden Suites and Poolside Suites. The ground floor Garden Suites have private access to another pool, exclusively for guests. Each Garden Suite room is 40 sqm, with a further 14 sqm of balcony space. The Poolside Suites are a touch larger.

The low-rise hotel will also home a sky bar on level three.

45 private villas then complete the resort-style development, on blocks ranging in size from 155 sqm to 470 sqm. There are six different configurations of villas, each two levels. They will have three or four bedrooms and their own pools.

In their planning submission, Hunt Design said The Davidson by GURNER™ is the touchstone for a new era for the tourism industry in Port Douglas.

"From the outset, the GURNER™ brief to Hunt Design was to actualise the developer’s vision whilst being respectful of the objectives of the town plan," the planning application read.

"The proposed luxury hotel and private homes are demonstrative of this objective being attained."

Hunt said the vision by GURNER™ is to reinstate Port Douglas as the most desirable tourism destination in Australia.

"Excellence in design and execution will propel “The Davidson by GURNER™” to become a new benchmark for luxe travel in Australia, as measured against the best in the world.

"Elements such as the integrated swimming lagoon at the epicentre of the Luxury Hotel will capture the imagination and vibe of a Beach Club."

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Hunt also wrote in their submission there is a trend of developers moving away from fully hotel-precincts and creating a mix of hotels and private residences.

"The tourism accommodation industry is continuing to evolve with a shift away from conventional hotels with a collection of rooms and suites to a model with a wider range of accommodation types, including more conventional private homes.

"This is clearly manifested on examining premium operators such as Four Seasons, where they now have in the order of 47% of their inventory being what they term as 'Residences'.

"Such private homes span several typologies ranging from Villas with varying bedroom counts through to stand alone mansions.

"GURNER™ have determined that their intention is to deliver a product meeting contemporary expectations of high-end luxury hotel brands which in turn resonates with sophisticated travellers.

"Part of the residential product is tailored towards absentee owners that may visit numerous times a year and have the choice to enjoy a rental income from the letting of their luxury home at other times.

"To that end the Hunt Design Master Plan captures this ethos with a luxury hotel located in the centre of the site flanked by Private Homes on both sides, draped around an internal private driveway."

Hunt said the hotel&nbsp;is poised to propel Port Douglas back into the heady days when the Sheraton Mirage put the Village on the “must do list” of visitors from around the world.

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"The catalytic effect of the Sheraton Hotel cannot be understated.

"It spawned a raft of new tourism projects in the town and set the upper benchmark.

"The Davidson by GURNER™ will do the same. It will recalibrate the premium tourism product in the village …. And within the Region."

GURNER™ have steadily increased their footprint in Queensland, with their $1.7 billion, four-tower development La Pelago the cornerstone of their expansion. They also have a site in Burleigh Heads where they are planning a 22-level project with 80 apartments.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/exclusive-first-look-tim-gurner-lodges-burleigh-heads-apartment-plans">Exclusive first look: Tim Gurner lodges Burleigh Heads apartment plans</a>

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/gurner-to-open-qld-office-to-service-over-2-billion-local-pipeline">Gurner to open QLD office to service over $2 billion local pipeline</a>

Gurner secured three adjoining sites last year, 97-113 Davidson Street, paying just under $18 million to create a near 26,000 sqm block.

Urban reveal: Gurner release teaser of Port Douglas project, The Davidson by Gurner

Luxury developer Tim Gurner and his wife Aimee have listed their luxury two-level apartment at GURNER's&nbsp;Saint Moritz project in St Kilda.

The two-level, 500 sqm apartment has four bedrooms, five bathrooms, a six-car garage, and is one of just 20 apartments in St Moritz that features floor-to-ceiling water views and private lift access.

The Gurner's retained the apartment when the project, designed by Fender Katsalidis, Koichi Takada, and interior designer David Hicks, was first launched.

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The interiors have been completely customised and designed personally by Tim and Aimee, who is an interior designer, in consultation with the GURNERTM design team.

Entry is through a marble-clad lift lobby, which meets a six-metre double-height void in the kitchen, living and dining zones to maximise the water views.

Over $500,000 worth of Italian stone and marble including Calacatta Gold, Nero Marquina and Travertine frame the interiors from the custom kitchen island through to the custom-designed cabinetry and joinery.

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The kitchen features an almost five-metre long island, and a concealed butler’s kitchen.

The second living and entertaining space showcases a bespoke billiards table complete with custom finishes and design detailing, while the secluded games lounge is equipped with a kitchenette featuring integrated Liebherr and Vintec refrigeration.

A curved custom-designed helical staircase leads to the second level,&nbsp;finished in polished plaster with a custom brass floating handrail and feature LED lighting. The staircase cost $500,000 to install.

The master suite occupies almost the entire top floor, complete with a custom $120,000 sauna in the grand ensuite, an expansive walk-in robe, separate study and stunning private living retreat with an open fireplace to soak up the bay views.

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"When we launched Saint Moritz, we set out to create something that simply did not yet exist in the market, something that had no comparable sales or properties, something that was only emulated in five star resorts in places like New York, Miami or London," Tim Gurner says.

“We took inspiration from around the globe and then pushed it even further with the on-site amenity and dedication to wellness at Samsara. The result is like having your own private-day spa retreat downstairs.

“These unique and truly incomparable elements led to the insatiable demand when Saint Moritz first went to market.

“My wife Aimee and I worked closely with our GURNER design team to create a residence that represents the most luxurious elements of modern life, while taking the Saint Moritz experience to another level yet again.

“Wellness is such a pivotal pillar of my life which is why we wanted to complement the amenities of Samsara downstairs with the residence’s own private wellness features. The benefits of infra-red saunas are incredible and I incorporate the practice into my own daily routine, so we included the custom sauna to the master suite upstairs.

“After living through COVID, we as a community have turned to more intimate dining and entertaining with friends so the custom bar, games lounge and billiards table make the most of this incredible residence – why go out when the new owner can entertain guests at home while Port Phillip Bay shimmers in the foreground.

“My favourite element of the residence has to be the incredibly rare and sought after double height living and dining space that open up to the incredible bay and water views, which offer a front row seat to some of the most breathtaking sunsets I have ever seen.

“Due to the investment into quality, rarity, luxury and the lived experience in both this residence and Saint Moritz, we are expecting interest from both local and international buyers,” Gurner said.

Within the home is an exclusive selection of furniture, handpicked by Tim and Aimee, from luxury overseas brands including B&amp;B ITALIA, MAXALTO and Louis Poulsen, complemented by bespoke pieces locally produced by Australian artisans and manufacturers.

The furniture is worth a combined total of over $500,000 and is available for select buyers.

Full inclusions and custom design elements include: 
 
• Three bio-ethanol fireplaces clad in feature stone (living/dining, games bar lounge and 
executive lounge with a total approx. cost of $150k) 
• Bespoke sauna to master ensuite (total cost approx. $120K) 
• Hand selected Calacatta gold marble to kitchen, ensuites, bedrooms and entry lobby 
• Nero Marquina marble to games room bar, entry lobby and powder room 
• Italian Travertine throughout all bathrooms and bespoke TV niche/ fireplace to the executive 
and games lounge (total combined value of marble exceeds $500k) 
• Exclusive underground VIP lockable store fitted with a 50-bottle Vintec Wine Fridge 
• 6 car private garage 
• Bespoke billiard table with custom finishes and details 
• Private lift entrance 
• Bar area 
o 2 x Liebherr integrated below bench fridges 
o 2 x Vintec wine fridges 
o 2 x Vintec bar fridges 
o Kitchenette with Gaggenau oven, gas cooktop, and dishwasher 
• Kitchen/butlers 
o 2 x Gaggenau ovens 
o Large 900mm wide Gaggenau Gas cooktop 
o 2 x fully integrated Gaggenau Dishwashers 
o 1 x Gaggenau Steam Oven 
o 1x Gaggenau Combi Microwave

The residence also has access to the building’s luxury private club facilities including:

• Samsara, the most ambitious health and wellness facility ever offered on a private residential 
scale, including an underground pool, cryotherapy chambers, float tanks, private bookable 
spa and treatment rooms, salt rooms and on-call treatment practitioners and services 
• A luxury South Yarra BMW 7-series car and private driver bookable for residents’ personal 
use 
• 5.5m-high Porte Cochere entrance leading to a hotel-style welcome lobby with a full-time 
concierge and valet 
• A 12-seat private bookable cinema room 
• 16 full-time staff across resident services, concierge, wellness and valet 
• An underground ‘Champagne Bar’ and wine room 
• Services including car washing, dog minding and grooming, housekeeping and laundry 
services, along with private dining and catering, all managed in-house and available on-call

Tim Gurner lists private Saint Mortiz apartment for $15 million

One of the Gold Coast's most anticipated projects is set to launch in the coming months.

Tim Gurner's GURNERTM,&nbsp;in a joint venture with investment house Wingate, are soon to unveil the first tower in La Pelago, their $1.7 billion, four-tower masterplan at Budds Beach in Surfers Paradise.

Launching to the market later this year, the “Resort Residences” will be the first stage available in the project, located in the first 28 storeys of the project’s first tower, ‘Aquia’, which will soar 65 levels and have a total end value of $1 billion.

The Resort Residences will have a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments ranging from $525,000 up to $1.8 million, ranging in size from 60 sqm to 200 sqm.

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Aquia boasts an exclusive private wellness club, the three level resort-style podium deck with its ‘private island’ Archipelago of pools, lagoons and relaxation areas, and direct access to a signature restaurant, bars and cafes located throughout the tower and on ground level.

The Aquia tower also will house the yet-to-be-announced global hotel brand which is rumoured to be around 185 rooms across levels 29 - 42.

Tim Gurner said he's&nbsp;never been so excited to launch a project.

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"This concept is something truly different and iconic for Australia that we believe will really take the residential market by surprise.

“We have made the brave call to launch the project amid the current global uncertainty due to huge interest and demand from our sophisticated investor database and past clients who can see through the next few years and are very excited by the fundamentals of the Australian property market and especially the Gold Coast," Gurner said.

“With now almost no supply in the pipeline for Gold Coast due to construction pricing, but with demand still incredibly strong, our sophisticated investors know that in 2-3 years we will be in a rental crisis that will push rents and therefore pricing to a level not seen before.

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“We have been monitoring construction pricing to determine when it settles which we now believe it has; and with little to no larger projects on the horizon, we think trades will look at the next 12 – 24 months and realise most of the jobs they had planned to work on are now not progressing and they will need to price on new work at a competitive rate again."

La Pelago, inspired by some of the world’s most exclusive private Archipelago resorts, has been imagined as a series of island precincts among a vast expanse of lagoon pools, with private bookable lounges and private dining areas, cabanas, sundecks, swim-up bars, restaurants and soaring mature palm trees over a three-level resort podium.

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Architecturally designed by international architect firm, Warren &amp; Mahoney, with interiors imagined by GURNERTM’s own in-house interior design team led by Italian designer Simon Brugaletta. The globally renowned&nbsp;SWA – the landscape designers behind the Beverly Hills Hotel and Los Vantanas in Mexico, two of Tim Gurner’s favourite hotels – are designing the lush tropical landscapes that will bring the 12,000 sqm site to life.

Inspired by nature’s organic forms and everchanging sand dunes, Aquia is defined by its sweeping curves and natural symmetry. Its façade of shimmering glass reflects the hues of the Gold Coast sun, creating a form that appears to shift and morph as you approach from different angles.

The resort-style experience will start in the lobby, with cascading water features and a porte cochere entrance leading to a private concierge where residents can choose to have their car valet parked and shopping taken directly into their rooms.

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“Everything about La Pelago represents a relentless pursuit of perfection and point of difference," Gurner added.

"We have scoured the globe to uncover the world’s very best examples of private resort living, bringing everything together into one private sanctuary.

“We want our clients to own something that has never been done before in the world and cannot be done again. A truly irreplaceable investment and home.

Gurner said the&nbsp;Gold Coast is experiencing one of the most exciting periods in its history.

"Over 40,000 people moved here each year in 2020 and 2021, and with 70 kilometres of pristine sandy beaches and 300 days of sunshine per year, it’s not hard to see why.

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“The vision for La Pelago really came together in 2020 when I was in lockdown at home with my family in Melbourne, thinking there has to be a way to bring an unparalleled resort lifestyle into a residential setting in Australia that’s only 2 hours from Sydney and Melbourne as opposed to 6 hours to Bali or Fiji.

“While we are still finessing the details of the amenities and service that will be on offer, we have spent over 18 months ensuring that there is nothing else like it, not only on the Gold Coast but anywhere else in Australia.

“We want La Pelago to be the defining destination of the Gold Coast, not just known for its architecture and amenity, but the experience from the moment the valet first opens your car door, through to the designer retail precincts and sky-high restaurants that will be the name on everyone’s lips when they launch to the public,” he said.

"It’s a collection of my most out-there ideas and “what ifs” brought to life.”

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Tim Gurner said he's never been so excited to launch a project

Gurner to launch Aquia, the first tower in $1.7 billion La Pelago, Surfers Paradise precinct

Prolific developer GURNERTM has unveiled its most significant and ambitious project yet; a $1.75 billion mega-project that will transform the last major site in Melbourne’s Docklands into a world- class mixed-use, botanical destination.

GURNERtm wants the buildings to rival those in Singapore, New York and London.

The 18,000 sqm island infill site at 208-226 Harbour Esplanade is controlled by development consortium City Harbour – backed by the Liberman family – who hold the development rights. The project, now a JV between GURNERTM and City Harbour, stretches over a substantial parcel of land that will be transformed to become the entrance to the city and Docklands from Melbourne’s west.

The intent of the project will be to create a world-class public realm within the site that will be a drawcard for Docklands, the city and Melbourne as a whole.

“From a destinational and tourist perspective, it will be something Melbourne has never seen before – it will create a lot of excitement, and drive huge interest to the area and be something truly different for Docklands,” GURNERTM CEO Tim Gurner said.

“As the business continues to diversify and grow we are heavily focussed on large-scale, mixed-use precincts like this where we can create something with real point of difference and enough scale to transform the area around it.

“This will be like nothing ever delivered in Melbourne and really put Docklands on the global map.

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“There has been some great development progress in Docklands over the years, however what we are going to deliver here will create a true heart and soul of Docklands where the community and visitors can come and embrace life.

“Our whole ethos is all about delivering product that pushes boundaries – and this landmark destinational precinct will be no different, it will feel like you’re stepping into another world and experiencing something you didn’t think was possible in the built form.

Gurner said he's always loved the Docklands, having lived there for a number of years.

"I always wanted to put my own stamp on it, but we needed a site that was large enough to be transformative – we’ll be creating a new world-class precinct, which will take the area to another level and put it on the world stage in terms of architecture, design and luxury property," Gurner said.

The public realm attraction, which will soon be revealed, will be a huge drawcard to the area and connect in with what will becomes Melbourne’s largest and most important wellness, recovery and performance centre, as well as a bustling mixed-use, retail and commercial precinct which will anchor the site, with multiple mixed-use towers floating above.

Each tower will be distinct in its character, form and function – each one draws on a cross-section of the most well-known and ambitious architecture exemplars from the world’s most well-admired cities – including Singapore, Dubai, London and New York.

The towers will include GURNERTM’s signature mix of luxury build-to-rent and build-to-sell residences, hotel and sky-high hospitality venues.

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“The precinct will inspire a sense of adventure and wonderment in visitors – with more public amenities and interaction between architecture – this will be like nothing people have experienced before, and certainly something never-before-seen in Melbourne," Gurner added.

“We’ve taken cues from some of the best architects in the world, and some of my favourite designers – each tower will be distinct in its identity, centred around the ‘creation’ in the centre of the site, with additional public land and amenities, interaction between each tower and world-class mixed-use spaces.

“Opportunities to create projects of this size and scale come along once in a lifetime – then GURNERTM brand has evolved into a national and multi-faceted business, and our capabilities mean we are among just a small handful of private developers that can confidently take on projects of this scale to deliver something that is transformative and ground-breaking.

“We are committed to helping Docklands become what we all know it must for our city to get back its claim as the World’s Most Liveable City. Docklands is the biggest opportunity in Melbourne for a world class precinct and we look forward to adding to its future.”

Bordered by Wurundjeri Way, Dudley Street, La Trobe Street and Harbour Esplanade, the site will offer immediate Quay and harbour-front views. GURNERTM will be seeking to amend the existing scheme to unlock the full potential of the site, and bring its distinctive ultra-luxury inclusions to each tower, amenity and public space.

The revised plans are currently being finalised, with the team seeking to significantly improve and increase the size of the ground-floor public realm, with a significant focus on pedestrian circulation, public activation, lagoon-like greenery and communal shared spaces.

Plans are expected to be lodged with council in Q4 2022.

The intent of the project will be to create a world-class public realm within the site that will be a drawcard for Docklands, the city and Melbourne as a whole.



Gurner targets $1.75 billion Docklands precinct

Multi-billion-dollar developer GURNERTM has solidified its Queensland presence with a high-profile local senior team and a new office location, building on the developer’s Melbourne Head office and recently announced Sydney expansion.

GURNERTM has recently appointed Rob Cooke as Chief Delivery Officer and Jaime Cali as its Queensland Project Director, who joins the team after five and half years as Project Director of the Destination Gold Coast Consortium.

Rob Cooke has been an industry leader for over 30 years, working at Far East Consortium for 20 years and prior to that employed at Multiplex. Rob joins the GURNERTM team to work across all major projects as the brand continues to push into large-scale mixed-use precincts across Australia.

While Jaime Cali in her previous role led the development of the Consortium’s $2 billion dollar masterplan and the delivery of the first two stages at The Star Gold Coast.

Jaime will join three other local GURNERTM team members in Queensland at a recently established Brisbane head office, to be led by GURNERTM founder and CEO, Tim Gurner, and Chief Delivery Officer Rob Cooke, as the brand rapidly expands its Queensland pipeline.

The developer’s national pipeline now well exceeds $10 billion with over $2 billion of that now focussed in Queensland across six residential towers and existing investment assets.

That pipeline includes GURNERTM’s city-shaping $1.5billion La Pelago island precinct, which is expected to hit the market sometime in 2023, consisting of four residential towers and hotel.

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The pipeline also includes a recently acquired Burleigh development and a 250+ apartment project in Fortitude Valley next to GURNERTM’s completed half-a-billion-dollar FV asset, which was completed in 2017 and consists of 1,000 apartments over three 30-storey towers.

GURNERTM is also looking at further acquisitions in Brisbane, Gold Coast and surrounding locations, to continue to bolster the QLD business.

“Queensland is a big part of our brand’s history and will continue to be a huge strategic focus for us in the next two to five years," Gurner says.

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“We are very excited to establish the office in Queensland and ensure we have the absolute best local team to ensure we can deliver these projects to the exacting standards by which the GURNERTM brand has become so well known.

“We believe the Gold Coast in particular is going through a once in a generation reinvigoration and we plan to be at the forefront of this with a presence across residential, hotel, hospitality and wellness brands.

“Our aim is for Queensland to represent roughly 10-15% percent of our pipeline in the coming years so this investment into a best-in-class local team means we can continue to raise the bar for luxury residential design in Australia.

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“It is a very interesting time in Queensland with construction pricing causing a lot of angst in the industry. We are aware of what is going on and that upheaval in the market is one of the big reasons for our focus on the region.

“We have been through this cycle before in Brisbane with FV and so we are aware of how it plays out and confident that the market will calibrate and construction prices will drop again, as there is absolutely no work in the pipeline beyond mid-year for anything major scale residential, with a large number of jobs pulled or not going ahead.

“That huge drop in supply combined with the incredible demand from state migration is setting up Queensland to be a great place for us to invest into the future."

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GURNERTM Chief Delivery Officer Rob Cooke said the team are&nbsp;looking to create in Queensland is going to set a new benchmark for the state.

“We are investing heavily in our team and the state as we strongly believe that COVID has really changed the outlook for Queensland with immense immigration from the southern states as people prioritise this lifestyle and weather.

“We are putting together a world class team in Queensland that will be lead by Jaime who is best in class, and a great asset for the future of the business.”

GURNERTM Queensland Project Director, Jaime Cali, said, as a Queensland local, she has&nbsp;witnessed the area’s transformation over the past decade.

"I've never been more excited about the future of this city than right now," Cali said.

“Joining GURNERTM at this pivotal moment as the team prepares to launch and deliver La Pelago is an exciting milestone. I’m excited to bring my expertise to the team and help lead the creation of this once-in-a-lifetime precinct.”

The GURNERTM team is currently finalising plans for its $1.5billion La Pelago precinct, which has been designed by international architects, Warren &amp; Mahoney, and is centred around the concept of a luxurious ‘private island resort – a truly unique offering for Australia and the Gold Coast’.

The developer’s national pipeline now well exceeds $10 billion, with over $2 billion of that now focussed in Queensland


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