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

Abadeen unveils penthouse at Park Residences in Cremorne

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

Dalcott targets owner-occupiers with South Brisbane debut Marrone

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

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

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

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

Hamilton Marino

The property&nbsp;developer Land Real&nbsp;are offering $20,000 savings on all of their two and three bedroom apartments at their South Kingsville development, Newport Village.

The limited time offer will see prices for the two bedroom apartments drop from $575,000 to $555,000 and three beds from $900,000 to $880,000.

One bedroom apartments are priced from $435,000.

There are only 34 apartments in the SJB-designed&nbsp;Blackshaws Road development, which will feature a number of townhouses that are expected to be released this year.

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SJB have designed the apartments so every apartment takes in views of Newport Lakes Reserve and Ducrow Reserve.

The building is crowned with a resident rooftop terrace, complete with barbecue facilities.

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The well regarded building firm Hamilton Marino has been appointed to construct&nbsp;the development. Site works have commenced and completion is slated for late 2022.

About the developer

With roots going back to the early 1980s Land Real is a Melbourne centric real estate developer with a proven track record, striving to deliver innovative developments focused on creating quality homes for people with cosmopolitan lifestyles.

Their most well known development was Kings Domain Apartments in Southbank, which they also had SJB Architects design and Hamilton Marino build.

There are only 34 apartments in the SJB-designed Blackshaws Road development, which will feature a number of townhouses


Land Real offering $20k incentives at South Kingsville apartment development Newport Village

Established in 1975, Hamilton Marino Builders is an experienced and dynamic multi-level apartment and commercial construction company.

One of Victoria&#39;s most experienced and sought-after multi-level apartment construction companies, the builders focus on finding alternative design methodologies to match the needs of developers and designers.

With close to 50 properties built by Hamilton Marino listed on Urban, below we take a look at the top seven that homebuyers can secure now.

1. <a href="/buildings/anthem-1-oshannassy-street-essendon">Anthem, Essendon</a> 
Address: 1 O&#39;Shannassy Street, Essendon VIC 3040 
Two-bedroom apartments from $555,000

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Delivered by Blue Earth Group, Anthem is the most recent development in the Moonee Valley&rsquo;s largest suburb, Essendon.

Comprising one, two and three-bedroom apartments, the project features central gardens, oversized floorplans and residents&rsquo; facilities.

The building, designed by CHT Architects, is set to include a world-class health and fitness centre, an abundance of entertaining spaces and five-star hotel service.

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Budding chefs and family cooks will enjoy experimenting in the functional kitchen, meticulously designed by an award-winning team and the celebrity chef, Adam D&rsquo;Sylva. &nbsp;

2. <a href="/new-apartments/mckn-236-jasper-road-mckinnon" target="_blank">MCKN, McKinnon</a> 
Address: 236 Jasper Road, McKinnon VIC 3204 
Two-bedroom apartments from $755,000

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The luxury development,&nbsp;MCKN&nbsp;is being developed by veteran developer Dealcorp, offering a Bayside lifestyle&nbsp;without carrying the expensive Bayside postcode.

Families have been snapping up the large apartments in the Glen Eira precinct, with just 41 apartments in two and three-bedroom configurations available in the boutique five-level complex.&nbsp;

Designed by Ritz &amp; Ghougassian, the development includes huge outdoor balconies and&nbsp;terraces and quality finishes and design, including natural stone, timber flooring and European appliances.&nbsp;

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Each apartment features&nbsp;at least one car space. Although residents can also enjoy the convenience of a train station that is only 500m away.

3. Walmer, Richmond 
Address: 649 Victoria Street, Richmond VIC 3067 
Two-bedroom apartments from $875,000

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Comprising 75 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, Salta Properties&rsquo; Walmer presents a riverfront residence that sits as a natural extension of its surrounds.

Designed by Bates Smart and landscapers Taylor Cullity Lethlean, the home features generous outdoor living, native landscaping and inviting apartments.

Each light-filled residence includes an open-plan kitchen, carved stone benches, curated Gaggenau and BORA appliances and integrated fittings.

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The development features a well-stocked library, business centre, communal wine cellar and on-call chef and concierge.

4. <a href="/buildings/4248-42-claremont-street-south-yarra">4248, South Yarra</a> 
Address: 42 Claremont Street, South Yarra VIC 3141 
Two-bedroom apartments from $648,000

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Located at 42 Claremont Street, 4248 has been designed to make modern living a bigger and better experience.

Developed by DealCorp, the project features a collection of one, two and three-bedroom residences, contemporary design and sculptural public space at street level.

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Plus Architecture have brought their approach to life at the project, with an extravagant lobby, floor-to-ceiling windows, expansive open-living spaces and city views.

5. <a href="/buildings/the-gentry-29-41-william-street-alexandria">The Gentry, Alexandria</a> 
Address: 29-41 William Street, Alexandria NSW 2015 
Three-bedroom apartments from $2,175,000

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The latest inner-west offering from the Thirdi Group, the Gentry consists of 37 designed terraces with an untouched heritage-listed fa&ccedil;ade.

Designed by SJB and Lawless Meyerson, each home spans four, boasting three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a private rooftop garden terrace with a barbeque entertainment area and spa.

The interiors are a response to the warehouse-style architecture and feature porcelain benchtops, large outdoor courtyards and luxury kitchen features.

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Other features to enjoy at the Gentry include a private single lock-up garage, a custom wine cellar and an expansive wardrobe that includes concealed desk space.

6. <a href="/buildings/gadsden-288-adderley-street-west-melbourne">Gadsden, West Melbourne</a> 
Address: 268 Adderley Street, West Melbourne VIC 3003 
Two-bedroom apartments from $626,000

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Developed by&nbsp;PDG Corporation, Gadsen provides residents with a lifestyle that perfectly balances community ambience and rich culture within close proximity to Melbourne CBD.

The project features a collection of 188 residences, including one, two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as exclusive townhouses wrapped in a historic fa&ccedil;ade.

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Rising 11 storeys, these buildings reflect the history of West Melbourne while appealing to residents with functional spaces, local character and modern finishes.

Designed by DKO Architecture, the homes include floor-to-ceiling windows, private balconies, prime city views and recessed LED downlights.

7. <a href="/buildings/the-grove-1-5-olive-york-way-brunswick-west">The Grove, Brunswick West</a> 
Address: 1-5 Olive York Way, Brunswick West VIC 3055 
Two-bedroom apartments from $540,000

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Consisting 325 apartments across nine floors, Blue Earth Group&rsquo;s latest Melbourne residence showcases superior style and functionality.

The Grove is comprised of three buildings designed by MAP Architecture and Adele Bates Design Studio, showcasing style and everyday living solutions.

Each home features natural materials, engineered timber floors, stone benchtops and boast access to numerous amenities to encourage a social lifestyle.

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Among these include a health club, business centre, landscaped spa and private lounge.

Established in 1975, Hamilton Marino Builders is an experienced and dynamic multi-level apartment and commercial construction company

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Top seven apartment buildings constructed by Hamilton Marino

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It's a very definitive time in the apartment cycle across Melbourne where major planning applications and completions are diametrically opposed.

Major planning applications over the course of 2017 have been rare as hen's teeth, but the number of apartment project reaching completion is spiking as the stock sold over recent years becomes reality. Three such major projects have moved past practical completion and are now accepting residents.

Beyond their intended purpose, these three have also taken their place in Melbourne's design landscape; each has a distinct design identity and are positioned to make the most of imposing views across Melbourne.

<h2>Gravity Tower</h2>

Fishermans Bend's first high-rise project, and any project of note within the urban renewal area for that matter, is now complete. Gravity Tower consists of 144 apartments for prolific developer Blue Earth. 

Urban.com.au covered the <a href="/news/planning-application-91-montague-street-south-melbourne">initial planning application</a> during August 2013, and the tower's <a href="/news/fishermans-bends-first-project-breaks-ground">move to construction</a> during late 2015, anointing it as the urban renewal area's first project to reach construction.

Gravity Tower's strong vertical there is clear for all to see, given the project has no high-rise competitors in sight. Its northern facade is dominated by offset fins alternating between one and three floors in height, which band together to create a chevron pattern.

Critical to the Plus Architecture-designed tower's expressive facade, the fins also serve a more practical purpose in that they're angled in such a fashion to allow for maximum shading. Little more that finishing touches to Gravity Tower's ground floor will see it fully complete.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/gravity1.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Gravity's facade and ground level"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="266" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/gravity1.jpg?itok=RySHMRTv" title="Gravity's facade and ground level" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Gravity's facade and ground level</figcaption></figure><ul>
<li>Location: 89 Gladstone St, South Melbourne</li>
	<li>Developer: Blue Earth</li>
	<li>Architect: Plus Architecture</li>
	<li>Builder: Hamilton Marino</li>
	<li>Construction value: $35-40 million</li>
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<h2>Lakeside Apartments</h2>

Designed by Fender Katsalidis, the 12 level Lakeside Apartments is defined by a very angular architecture expression. 

Situated opposite Albert Park Lake, the building's design is such that it maximises views of the picturesque vista to its west whilst also providing adequate privacy relative to neighbouring developments. Lakeside Apartments includes 159 dwellings above a three level basement, plus communal facilities such as a library, gymnasium, landscaped areas, pool and lounge.

Pre-fabricated precast sections that double as both horizontal and vertical facade components provide Lakeside Apartments with its raw, angular look. Exposed concrete finishes joined by dark spandrels, clear balustrades and light blue glazing could also see the tower draw parallels to fellow residential tower <a href="http://www.buchan.com.au/projects/83-queens-road">83 Queens Road</a> nearby.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/image2_15.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Queens Road has a new addition"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="286" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image2_15.jpg?itok=2HuyJPJD" title="Queens Road has a new addition" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Queens Road has a new addition</figcaption></figure><ul>
<li>Location: 77 Queens Road, Melbourne</li>
	<li>Developer: Southlink Developments</li>
	<li>Design: Fender Katsalidis</li>
	<li>Builder: Hickory</li>
	<li>Construction timeframe: 21 months</li>
</ul>
<h2>The Arthur</h2>

Another Queens Road addition is slightly unusual in that it has been converted from a former commercial block into a mixed-use tower.

Developer Hallmarc has overseen the creation of 86 apartments and 85 serviced apartments which will be operated under the developer's Tyrian brand. Named after Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathern, the development is of course adjacent to Arthur Street.

Builder Icon Co. was tasked with the transformation of 14 Queens Road which has also seen conference areas, a retail space, open rooftop, gym and various other amenities added.

Stripped back to its concrete shell, The Arthur's exterior now includes precast panels, black glazing and a considerable amount of metallic bronze detailing over its facade. These bronze Alucobond PLUS panels are a stand out across the building.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/image3_7.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="14 Queens Road's conversion is complete"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="275" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image3_7.jpg?itok=PiEZeBlF" title="14 Queens Road's conversion is complete" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>14 Queens Road's conversion is complete</figcaption></figure><ul>
<li>Location: 14 Queens Road, Melbourne</li>
	<li>Developer: Hallmarc</li>
	<li>Builder: Icon Co</li>
	<li>Construction timeframe: 16 months</li>
	<li>Construction value: $50 million</li>
</ul>
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Three apartment project completions make their mark

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Well into its demolition programme, Trenerry Property's West End will begin construction next month. Builder Hamilton Marino has been chosen to deliver the project which toward the end of 2019 will see the former industrial site transformed into a mixed-use 'destination' development for West Melbourne.

Billed as a 'destination' development that is expected to draw in surrounding workers and residents, a sweep through the Apartments.com.au Project Database confirms West End to have the only genuinely publicly accessible park and recreational facilities of all current 27 projects which fall within West Melbourne.

This can be attributed to the hefty size of the site which weighs in at 9,200sqm and holds three ample site frontages.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/west_end_art_space_2.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="West End's display is reflective of the development in more ways than one"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="387" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/west_end_art_space_2.jpg?itok=sdtf4mP9" title="West End's display is reflective of the development in more ways than one" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>West End's display is reflective of the development in more ways than one</figcaption></figure>In addition to hundreds of new apartments and a 4.5 star Adina Hotel, West End will also include a full line supermarket (likely to be IGA), 14 restaurants and cafes, medical/wellness centre, public arcade and a roughly 1,500sqm public open space which will be ceded to Melbourne City Council upon completion.

Apartments.com.au recently visited West End's adjoining display suite dubbed the Lifestyle Gallery, which has been designed to reflect what will be delivered in the project itself across various layers.

Tom and Captain tend to the ground floor cafe within the display whilst an art space with rotating displays is also present; West End is also expected to include a ground floor gallery space upon completion.

Spanning three levels, West End's display is sectioned into four separate suites reflecting the respective architects' designs for each residential building; in total six design practices have had a hand in the design of West End.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/west_end_display_suite_foundry_1_1-1.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="A display for the Foundry building"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="247" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/west_end_display_suite_foundry_1_1-1.jpg?itok=UWn4QiYq" title="A display for the Foundry building" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>An apartment living area display slated for the Foundry building</figcaption></figure>Six Degrees, Mim Design, Carr Design Group and Hecker Guthrie are all responsible for one West End residential building each, with the varying design styles mimicked across the quartet of display suites within the Lifestyle Gallery.

The commencement of West End will push the overall number of apartments under construction within West Melbourne to approximately 820. The Spencer's 400 plus apartments are due for handover, whilst demolition continues for The Rossyln, Flagstaff Green and Melbourne Village, allowing construction to start on a further 800 plus apartments.
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