Lower North Shore developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/abadeen-group">Abadeen</a> has secured development approval for its ultra-luxury residential project on the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/34-burran-avenue-mosman-nsw-2088">dress circle Burran Avenue</a>.

The project, just&nbsp;50 metres from Balmoral Beach within Mosman’s prestigious Golden Triangle, will commence construction in early 2026,&nbsp;following the successful completion of its nearby Hampden Mosman project.

Lodged in April 2025 and approved in September 2025, the development will comprise three whole-floor residences, each designed to capture panoramic harbour views through Sydney Heads.

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Set on an elevated 550 sqm corner site at the junction of Burran Avenue and Stanton Road, the building has been designed to sit within Balmoral’s natural slope. The façade mixes stone and metal cladding with angular forms, while oversized terraces and full-height sliding doors create a connection between interior living spaces and outdoor entertaining areas.

The delivery team from Abadeen’s Hampden Mosman project, which includes construction company Reform Projects and interiors company Mathieson, has been retained to bring the same level of execution and craftsmanship to Burran Avenue.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/platform-architects">Platform Architects</a> has been appointed project architect, bringing extensive experience from recent luxury residential projects in Manly, Fairlight and Freshwater.

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Justin Brown, Executive Chairman and Founder of Abadeen, said sites of this calibre, this close to Balmoral, are incredibly rare.

“Burran Avenue is an extraordinary site; its location, its scale and its outlook make it truly one of a kind. Receiving DA approval marks an exciting milestone for Abadeen."

"We’re proud to be moving forward with an exceptional team to deliver a project that will set a new standard for ultra-luxury living on Sydney’s Lower North Shore. Construction is planned to commence in early 2026, and interest is already strong from discerning local buyers who recognise the uniqueness of this address."

Brown anticipates prices will set new Mosman benchmarks above $20 million. Sales are expected to launch in March 2026.

Joel Robinson

Abadeen approved for Mosman's priciest apartments

Lifestyle developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gurner">GURNER™ Group</a>, in partnership with Costa Property Group, has announced plans to reimagine Cunningham Pier in Geelong, one of Victoria's most recognisable heritage landmarks.

The announcement follows the City of Greater Geelong’s release of its Draft Geelong Waterfront Master Plan, which seeks to revitalise the waterfront with new energy, tourism, and investment. GURNER and Costa Property Group’s vision aligns with the Council’s ambitions to create a vibrant, connected, and economically powerful precinct for the community.&nbsp;

The future of Cunningham Pier will draw inspiration from Sydney Harbour’s luxury waterfront residences through to Dubai’s sculptural pier-edge towers, blending architectural excellence with &nbsp;resort-style living, hospitality, and public amenity.&nbsp;

The concept, described as “Saint Moritz on the Sea”, is envisioned to include:&nbsp;

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	<li>Six-star hotel accommodation and services&nbsp;</li>
	<li>World-class restaurants, bars, and public spaces&nbsp;</li>
	<li>High-end residential offerings&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Entertainment and cultural venues&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Potential cruise ship port facilities, integrating Geelong into the global travel network&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

The transformative project aims to become a magnet for tourism, investment, and innovation, while &nbsp;ensuring continued public access and connection to Corio Bay’s pristine waterfront.&nbsp;

Cunningham Pier has been operated by Costa Property Group for more than 15 years, with the City of Greater Geelong expressing strong support for strategic commercial partnerships that unlock &nbsp;tourism-led economic development for the region’s fast-growing population.&nbsp;

Tim Gurner, Founder &amp; Executive Chairman, GURNER™ Group, said the project is a "once-in-a-generation opportunity to put Geelong on the global map," adding that their version will be of what icons like the Opera House, Story Bridge or Empire State Building have done for other great cities.

“We’ll be working hand-in-hand with the Mayor, Council, the local community, and State Government to deliver something truly iconic that positions Geelong on the world stage. This project brings together everything we’ve built our brand on – world-class design, hospitality, &nbsp;lifestyle, and experience – all in one place. From six-star hotels and restaurants to the possibility of a &nbsp;new cruise ship terminal and luxury residences, the vision is extraordinary.”&nbsp;

City of Greater Geelong&nbsp;Mayor Stretch Kontelj said he welcomes the "bold and inspiring vision reimagining our beloved Cunnigham Pier as a global destination."

"This ambitious plan and the opening of Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre next year have the potential to take our already world-class waterfront to even greater heights.”

Sydney Harbour, Dubai pier towers, to influence Gurner's Cunningham Pier, Geelong development

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bates-smart">Bates Smart</a> is one of Melbourne's longest standing architecture firms.

Founded in Melbourne in 1853 by Joseph Reed, the firm began as Reed &amp; Barnes and has evolved through various partnerships before adopting the Bates Smart name in the 20th century. With a continuous presence spanning more than 170 years, the practice has played a pivotal role in shaping Melbourne’s architectural identity.

In the 19th century, Bates Smart designed several of Melbourne’s enduring landmarks, including the Royal Exhibition Building (1880), a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the Melbourne Town Hall. The firm’s influence continued into the 20th century with notable works such as Ici House (1958), considered Melbourne’s first modern skyscraper and a milestone in post-war Australian architecture.

One of their landmark designs was&nbsp;The First Church of Christ, Scientist, at 336-340 St Kilda Road. The building, which is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register, was designed by Bates, Peeble and Smart with construction completed in 1922. Architecturally, the building is significant as a rare example of early twentieth century classicism applied to a religious building. Historically, the building is significant as the first church of the Christian Science movement.

Melbourne developer Time &amp; Place decided to bring Bates Smart back to the area to design their next residential apartment project, Park Modern.

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<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/park-modern-south-melbourne-1-middleton-lane-south-melbourne-vic-3205">Park Modern</a>, on one of the largest island sites on the Melbourne CBD fringe, bordered by Dorcas Street, Wells Street, and Middleton Lane, will comprise two sculptural towers. It is being positioned as a design-forward response to evolving owner-occupier preferences in the Domain precinct.

Tim Price, Director at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/time-place">Time &amp; Place</a>, says&nbsp;Bates Smart have got a footprint on this city, probably like no other architect.

"It’s a really nice kind of next chapter story, that they created from a design perspective so long ago," Price told Apartments.com.au.

Park Modern will be the third time Time &amp; Place has worked with Bates Smart, having successfully designed and delivered Collins House and Opera on St Kilda Road together.

The brief focused on creating a built form that would feel contextually appropriate while offering a contemporary evolution of inner-city apartment living.

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The focus for Park Modern is squarely on owner-occupiers.

“It’s not always about downsizing," Price says.

"Sometimes it’s just about creating a space which is easily maintained, lock up and leave, reflecting people’s aspirations, whether they’re entertainers, big dining room spaces, big open terraces, they’re important parts of any design consideration.”

The building includes a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as penthouses, with layouts and floor plans designed to suit a broad demographic. The architecture has been shaped to capture&nbsp;view corridors to the Botanic Gardens, Port Phillip Bay and the CBD skyline.

Each apartment has been oriented to maximise natural light and provide a clear outlook, elements often cited by owner-occupiers as key criteria.

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Rather than defaulting to a generic luxury offering, the amenity strategy at Park Modern reflects specific insights into how residents want to live. The ground floor will include co-working areas, wellness facilities, and a concierge-led lobby that blends indoor and outdoor design cues.

“Wellness has become a more thoughtful consideration, not just gyms or lap pools, but things like magnesium plunge pools, saunas, daybeds, and studio spaces for Pilates and the regular cardio workout,” says Price.

One notable inclusion is a substantial porte-cochère, a covered vehicle drop-off zone integrated into the site plan. It’s a feature rarely seen in inner-urban developments and speaks to the team’s emphasis on ease of arrival and departure for residents and guests.

A display suite for Park Modern is now open by appointment, giving prospective buyers an early look at the project.

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100 years on, Bates Smart returns to South Melbourne's Domain Precinct to design Park Modern

One of the most significant beachfront projects ever proposed for the small suburb of Miami on the Gold Coast, has taken a major step forward.&nbsp;Monaco Property Group has secured approval for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/nalu-miami-122-marine-parade-qld-4220">NALU</a>, a $500 million development comprising just 45 ultra-luxury residences on the iconic former Nobby’s Outlook site.

Acquired by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/monaco-property-group">Monaco Property Group</a> in 2024 for $70 million, the rare 7,238 sqm Marine Parade parcel boasts more than 80 metres of uninterrupted ocean frontage.

With approvals now secured, Monaco Property Group will move NALU into its delivery phase. The project has been designed by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bda-architecture">BDA Architecture</a>, who collaborated with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/ldg-landscape-architecture">LDG Landscape Architecture</a> and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/tom-mark-henry">Tom Mark Henry Interiors</a>&nbsp;to create the low-rise building, its landscaping, and interiors.

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Residences will range from 237 sqm layouts to beachfront homes exceeding 1,400 sqm.

At the heart of the project is a 2,200 sqm lifestyle precinct with a bathhouse, fitness centre and resort-style pool, elevated by a concierge service.

Jonathan Grasso, Co-Founder of Monaco Property Group, said the council approval marks an exciting milestone for NALU, which will launch in Q1 2026.

“The project will now progress toward construction, working alongside our world-class collaborators to bring NALU to life," Grasso said.

“Our vision is to create a legacy project for the Gold Coast, one that not only honours the history of the site but also elevates its future, setting a new standard for coastal living in Australia. NALU embodies the pinnacle of design and location and will stand as an enduring icon of prestige and liveability.”

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Originally developed in the 1970s as Nobby’s Outlook and later refurbished in 2019 as Nalu, the property has long held a place in the local community’s coastal identity. The new vision will build on this legacy, creating luxury residences that capture ocean views while fostering a lifestyle defined by wellness, connection, and ease.&nbsp;

Beyond its residential offering, NALU will deliver significant economic benefits to the Gold Coast through job creation and opportunities for local suppliers and contractors. Construction is anticipated to commence in early 2026, with completion expected in Q3 2028.

Monaco Property Group approved for $500 million NALU apartments on Miami beach

The most elevated residential tower in Palm Beach, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/corallo-palm-beach-5-palm-beach-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">Corallo</a>, has officially launched this week, however only a handful of buyers will have an opportunity to buy in to the 17-storey project.

The $200 million mixed-use project includes ground floor dining and retail and is considered so valuable its developer, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/changfa-group">Changfa Group</a>, will be staging its release of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses to the market.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/colliers">Colliers</a> International, Director, David Higgins, said the development’s location just metres from the beach on the corner of Palm Beach Avenue and the Gold Coast Highway influenced the sculptural design by the acclaimed Plus Architecture studio.

“<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/palm-beach-qld-4221">Palm Beach</a> locals understand the rare opportunity here at Corallo, particularly being the tallest building in the suburb and its proximity to the beach and local restaurants, and they’ve represented the bulk of pre-launch enquiries,” Higgins said.

“The orientation of the apartments captures views of the coastline from Surfers Paradise to Currumbin, and the diversity of floor plans and apartment types provide an exceptional level of choice.

“The first release includes just 59 one-, two and three-bedroom apartments and two half-floor penthouses, with flexible use designed to appeal to both owner-occupiers and investors."

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In addition to the ground floor amenity, residents will also have access to a private dedicated wellness level offering 734 sqm of resort-style amenities including a pool, cold plunge, wet deck, steam room, sauna, gym, day bed, fire pit, barbecue area, dining area and yoga/stretch deck.

The project is located within walking distance of Tallebudgera Creek, Burleigh Heads village, Currumbin Alley and Palm Beach Currumbin High School. The Gold Coast Airport is under 10 minutes away.

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Higgins said Palm Beach remained a hotly contested suburb for home buyers, with prices doubling in the past five years.

“What makes Corallo so appealing to the local market is the diversity of apartment types and pricing, with one-bedroom apartments starting from $841,000 and two-bedroom apartments starting from $1.34 million,” he said.

“The ground floor retail and dining offering will further expand on Palm Beach’s village atmosphere and create a meeting place for locals, and those opportunities for connection are highly valued.”

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The on-site sales display, which includes a fully fitted kitchen, bathroom and bedroom, will be open until early works commence in Q1 2026. Each residence at Corallo will feature premium finishes including natural stone, artisanal brickwork, and warm copper accents.

Changfa Group has a two-decade history of delivering premium developments in Australia and internationally, having recently completed its collection of premium townhomes at Lyra, Hope Island, as well as apartment projects in Leichhardt, Carlingford, and Chatswood in New South Wales.

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$200 million Corallo Palm Beach launches with limited apartment release

Hayball

The Evermore, the latest completed development&nbsp;by the Landence Group, features striking architectural design across its two slender towers in Southbank.

Delivering 366 residences in one, two and three-bedroom configurations, the Evermore combines convenient living and considered design.

The building features a unique, folded composition, and a louvred fa&ccedil;ade designed by Hayball Architects that creates a sense of movement while allowing panoramic views from the interior.

Apartment views will range from looking out&nbsp;across Melbourne, Port Philip Bay, or the&nbsp;Yarra Ranges.

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The metallic exterior that shimmers champagne and warm copper contributes to the two towers&rsquo; individuality, while also influenced by the surrounding Melbourne milieu.

At ground level, the tower integrates with commercial offerings that enhance the existing streetscape and offer convenience for residents.

A grand lobby has&nbsp;lush, tropical plantings and rich&nbsp;timbered walls, while a staggered ceiling creates a feeling of space and grandeur from above.

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&ldquo;Impressive clear glazed walls mean this oasis in the heart of a busy metropolis is bathed in spectacular natural light by day and warm, inviting lighting by night&rdquo;, Landence say.

Inside each residence, the Evermore boasts flexible living spaces that generate a sense of calm with considered window locations that flood the apartments with natural light.

Floorplans are spacious, ranging between 60 and 120 square metres of living space, and featuring natural finishes and organic textures, engineered European oak floors and sophisticated colour palettes.

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Residents can choose between two classical palettes, differentiated by a choice of dark or light timber flooring with matching veneer cabinetry and metal finish accents.

Kitchens feature stainless steel European appliances, concealed LED-lit marble splashbacks, and reconstituted stone benches.

Bedrooms offer a great sense of retreat, with inviting natural tones, timber-look wardrobes, and ribbed wool carpets.

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Stylish bathrooms also include generous storage options with LED-underlit mirror vanities as well as timber-look cabinets that sit below solid surface basins serviced by brass tapware.

The Evermore includes a range of amenities for residents, including courtyard gardens, heated swimming pool, gym, private dining room, communal lounge and cinema rooms.

The Evermore brings Southbank to a whole new level of chic and amenity.

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Inside each residence, the Evermore boasts flexible living spaces that generate a sense of calm

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Inside The Evermore, Southbank apartments designed by Hayball

Prospect Apartments will rise 25 levels in the heart of Melbourne&#39;s Box Hill when completed in late 2022.

The building is being developed by the global developer R&amp;F Property, who pull inspiration from all over the world in their approach to residential development.

R&amp;F, who has offices in Melbourne and Brisbane, reached an all-time record turnover last year, and&nbsp;has 68 projects under development in 27 cities. R&amp;F has completed over 70 residential and commercial developments, with total assets of around $45 billion.&nbsp;

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&quot;We value our global heritage and bring intelligent designs that are inspired by international trends and innovation to provide investors and property owners with confidence and financial certainty,&quot; R&amp;F advise their clients.

<a href="/news/vic/the-six-top-selling-points-of-r-f-propertys-prospect-apartments-in-box-hill">Read more:&nbsp;The six top selling points of R&amp;F Property&#39;s Prospect Apartments in Box Hill</a>

Locally, R&amp;F Australia are behind the completed mixed-use development Brisbane 1, Footscray&#39;s under construction Millhouse, and Live City, also in Footscray, the huge redevelopment of the 1900s industrial complex of the old&nbsp;Kinnears&nbsp;Ropeworks.

They have five projects planned and two under construction across Melbourne and Queensland in total.

Prospect Apartments have been designed by R&amp;F&#39;s go-to architecture firm Hayball, the&nbsp;architecture, interior design and urban design practice with offices across Australia.

<a href="/news/vic/rich-in-diversity-and-community-spirit-find-your-way-to-melbourne-s-box-hill">Read more:&nbsp;Rich in diversity and community spirit: Find your way to Melbourne&rsquo;s Box Hill</a>

Hayball, led by Tom Jordan and Sarah Buckeridge,&nbsp;has received a number of awards, having completed numerous single and multi-residential buildings, schools, universities, commercial developments and urban designs for entire suburbs, across Australia, Southeast Asia and China.

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Hayball senior associate Andrew Moulding says&nbsp;Prospect offers an iconic development to Box Hill - a series of residential opportunities in the heart of one of Melbourne&#39;s most vibrant and abundant communities.

One-bedroom apartments in Prospect Apartments start from $422,370. Two-bedders are priced from $606,928.&nbsp;

R&amp;F are currently offering $20,000 discounts on select apartments for a limited time.

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"Prospect offers an iconic development to Box Hill - a series of residential opportunities in the heart of one of Melbourne's most vibrant and abundant communities", Hayball senior associate Andrew Moulding says.

Meet the team behind Box Hill's latest apartment development, Prospect Apartments

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Offering a collection of 152 one and two-bedroom apartments, Volaire is Cbus Property’s latest West Melbourne development.

Located at 9 Dryburgh Street, the property offers residents sleek design and comfortable living over 10 floors.

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Boasting open-plan living, floor-to-ceiling joinery and neutral tones, the development is ideal for young professionals or first home buyers.

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Designed by Hayball, Volaire achieves the ideal balance between form and function with the residence’s architectural façade radiating modern luxury while paying homage to the site’s industrial heritage.

The triangular building features cantilevered balconies and occupies its own island site with a ground floor restaurant.

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On-site amenities include a landscaped courtyard, glazed lobby and sixth-floor sky podium, offering views of the bay, city and distant ranges as well as outdoor space for entertaining.

The podium features alfresco barbeque and built-in dining space, an indoor residents’ lounge and romantic seating amongst landscaped garden beds.

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Located on the doorstep of North Melbourne station, Volaire is connected to Melbourne’s bustling CBD, Docklands and the City Loop.

Two-bedroom apartments within the complex begin at $599,000.
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Designed by Hayball, Volaire achieves the ideal balance between form and function

A look at Volaire, Cbus Property's latest development in West Melbourne

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From world-class public transport to boutique eateries on your doorstep, <a href="/buildings/volaire-9-dryburgh-street-west-melbourne">Volaire</a> gives residents the lifestyle upgrade they deserve. Recently we were invited to take a tour of a completed apartment at the exciting new <a href="/developers/cbus-property">Cbus Property</a> development in Melbourne. 

Check out our video tour:

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<h2><a href="/buildings/volaire-9-dryburgh-street-west-melbourne">VOLAIRE AT A GLANCE</a></h2>

Developer: <a href="/developers/cbus-property">Cbus Property</a>

Architect: <a href="/architects/hayball">Hayball</a>

Builder: <a href="/builders/built">Built.</a>

Location: 9 Dryburgh Street, West Melbourne VIC 3003

Number of residences: 152

<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/volaire-9-dryburgh-street-west-melbourne-329130bb0c73d59939507efa058ec3d9.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="387" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/volaire-9-dryburgh-street-west-melbourne-329130bb0c73d59939507efa058ec3d9.jpg?itok=LhJ5pQ_q" width="580"></a></figure>Volaire kitchens are effortlessly stylish with gas hobs, concealed range hoods and ambient led lighting. The easy-clean cabinetry and double tier dishwashers are the perfect addition for low maintenance living, while the spacious open plan layout of the kitchen is great for entertaining.

Neutral interior tones provide a blank canvas to add your own personal taste, and the large living area offers room for a variety of furniture layouts. The floor to ceiling joinery provides an ever-changing backdrop of the bay, city or distant-ranges, for residents to enjoy year-round. 

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High ceilings in the bedrooms create a feeling of spaciousness, and the generous built-in wardrobes also double as full-length mirrors. 

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The Hayball designed building features a striking facade, which exudes modern luxury, while also complementing the site's industrial heritage.

Situated just within walking distance to North Melbourne station, Flagstaff Gardens and a stone's throw to the M2, Volaire offers the perfect inner-city lifestyle. For more information about the apartments available for sale, reach out to a sales consultant via Urban. 
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Olivia Round

Urban’s tour of a completed Volaire apartment

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Nightingale Housing has been given the go-ahead to proceed with its seven-structure complex ‘Nightingale Village’. <a href="/news/nightingales-magnificent-seven-on-show-for-the-first-time">First covered on Urban.com.au in August 2018</a>, the Duckett Street ensemble has been designed by an award-winning collective of Melbourne architecture firms: Architecture Architecture, Austin Maynard Architects, Breathe Architecture, Clare Cousins Architects, Hayball, Kennedy Nolan and WOWOWA. 

In the spirit of Nightingale Housing’s mission, all designs have a strong focus on community, sustainability and quality of build. To meet demand fuelled by population growth, Nightingale Village has opted for minimal parking spaces to allow for more living areas, and instead incorporated a Car Share facility and ample bike storage. Like other Nightingale projects, the village will be carbon neutral and 100% fossil fuel free.

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We have an opportunity to deliver multi-residential housing in cities that is environmentally sustainable, financially affordable and socially inclusive. What we do can positively impact the urban environment, and promote better health and well-being outcomes.
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- Nightingale Housing

Balloting for interested residents is already underway, with the Hayball-designed CRT+YRD the first of the Nightingale Village seven taking registrations. Balloting closes at 6pm on the 13th March with the ballot drawn two days later and successful participants notified thereafter.

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<figcaption>Nightingale WOW. Credit: Nightingale Housing</figcaption></figure>#1 NIGHTINGALE WOW

Architect: WOWOWA X BREATHE ARCHITECTURE

Located on the corner at 11 West Street (adjacent to the Upfield cycleway), Nightingale WOW brings a sense of vibrancy and colour to its Brunswick site. With an aim to promote communal living, the design offers shared laundry facilities, gardens and social spaces all of which can be found on the rooftop for optimum privacy. The design consists of four vertical towers with space in between to promote natural light and airflow throughout the complex. Unique features include chain-link mesh, sunrooms and metal balustrades which emulate the traditional picket fences found throughout Brunswick. <a href="/news/nightingale-village-episode-i-nightingale-wow">Read more</a>.

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<figcaption>CRT+YRD by Hayball Architects. Credit: Nightingale Housing</figcaption></figure>#2 CRT+YRD

Architect: Hayball

CRT+YRD is a sturdy design to be constructed of concrete, breeze bocks and brickwork which will give the building an organic feel, fitting into the urban neighbourhood effortlessly. A central courtyard will act as a free-flowing light source for the surrounding apartments, and will feature lush planting, seating areas and communal walkways. Rather than designing with a prospective buyer in mind, Hayball has produced a concept that can be modified to suit a differing lifestyles and living requirements. <a href="/news/nightingale-village-episode-ii-crt-yrd">Read more</a>.

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<figcaption>Nightingale CCA by Clare Cousins Architects. Credit: Nightingale Housing</figcaption></figure>#3 Nightingale CCA

Architect: Clare Cousins Architects

At 12 Duckett Street you’ll find Clare Cousins’ eco-conscious design which contains 25 apartments across seven floors. Each dwelling offers generous storage space, x2 bike parks, access to Nightingale Villages Car Share facility and targeting a 7.5 star NatHERS rating. Nightingale CCA embraces community and contains many shared spaces including a 206 sqm landscaped garden. <a href="/news/nightingale-village-episode-iii-nightingale-cca">Read more</a>.

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Nightingale CCA incorporates the social, environmental and financial sustainability principles of the Nightingale model. These projects look to facilitate connected communities both within the building and the wider community. 
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- Clare Cousins Architects' Design Statement

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<figcaption>Kennedy Nolan. Credit: Nightingale Housing</figcaption></figure>#4 Kennedy Nolan

Architect: Kennedy Nolan

Kennedy Nolan’s Nightingale Building is situated at 9 Duckett Street, and has been designed to appear as two separate buildings to reduce the visual bulk. Tones of pink and red give the design a point of difference, and the use of red steel framing and oxide colouring make the build practical and low maintenance. On the rooftop you’ll discover two outdoor zones - the ‘Sky Garden’ which is designed for leisure and relaxation, and the ‘Working Yard’ which features a communal laundry, outdoor dining and more. <a href="/news/nightingale-village-episode-iv-kennedy-nolan">Read more</a>.

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<figcaption>Skye House by Breathe Architecture. Credit: Nightingale Housing</figcaption></figure>#5 Skye House

Architect: Breathe Architecture

The striking arch motif of Skye House reflects the Mediterranean style housing of the area and was inspired by the iconic Ricardo Bofill’s ‘The Factory’. The apartments are constructed using up-cycled materials with a design focus of celebrating the beauty of unique imperfections. Residents are invited to enjoy sensory gardens, a yoga deck, induction BBQ, garden beds, as well as a lawn for pets and even a beehive. <a href="/developments/brunswick-vic-3056">Read more</a>.

<blockquote>
“ Our design strategy is to build more, with less. To give texture, space, height, light and air. Apartment planning is kept simple. Materiality takes precedence over form. ”
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- Breathe Architecture

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<figcaption>Nightingale Coup by Architecture Architecture + Breathe Architecture. Credit: Nightingale Housing</figcaption></figure>#6 Nightingale Coup

Architect: Architecture Architecture + Breathe Architecture

Nightingale Coup will be located on the Southern side of Nightingale Village at 24-26 Hope Street. The goal for the design was to incorporate familiar design features of the area including tradition roof shingles and chimney line forms, with a modern twist. On the ground floor, the design team have created seating areas in the semi-public laneway to encourage community involvement, keeping with Nightingale Housing's communal focused mission. <a href="/news/nightingale-village-episode-vi-nightingale-coup">Read more</a>.

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<figcaption>AMA by Austin Maynards Architects. Credit: Nightingale Housing</figcaption></figure>#7 AMA

Architect: Austin Maynards Architects

Brunswick’s iconic warehouses were the inspiration behind the design of Austin Maynard's AMA development. The goal was to increase quality by using modern industrial materials to achieve the look in an innovative, yet economical way. Shared balconies screened with durable chainlink have been used to encourage air to circulate the complex, while providing privacy from the street below. Entry breezeways also deliver a multifunctional purpose, acting as bicycle/resident storage as well as a BBQ area. <a href="/news/nightingale-village-episode-vii-austin-maynard-architects">Read more.</a>
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Approval granted for Nightingale Village in Brunswick

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On today's episode, I sit down with <a href="/architects/hayball">Hayball's</a> Sarah Buckeridge and Andrew Moulding to discuss the office's work on Frasers Property's Burwood Brickworks project in <a href="/new-apartments/burwood-east-vic-3151">Burwood East</a>. 

<a href="/developers/frasers-property">Frasers Property</a> is redeveloping the 20.5ha former brickworks site into a mixed-use precinct comprising a commercial and retail shopping centre with a rooftop ‘urban farm’, a range of residential buildings including townhouses and apartments, set amongst a high quality public realm of green spaces. All development on the site is being designed to achieve a 5-star Green Star Communities certification.

Hayball is undertaking both the masterplanning and architectural design elements of four apartment buildings – the Garden Apartments - located on a 1.2ha parcel of land in the heart of the new precinct adjoining a shared urban plaza. In total, 267 apartments will be delivered across the six-storey buildings, with a café at the base of one of the apartments (Plaza Gardens) and a basement car park.

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Weekly Podcast - Episode 43: Hayball's Sarah Buckeridge and Andrew Moulding talk Burwood Brickworks

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Construction has commenced on the University of Melbourne's Melbourne Connect - a pedestrian friendly innovation precinct located on the site of the former Royal Women’s Hospital, and connecting Carlton with the University of Melbourne’s Parkville campus. This follows the demolition of the existing structures on the site and ground works.

Developed by the University of Melbourne in partnership with a consortium led by Lendlease, the precinct will provide facilities where university staff and students, researchers, local and international businesses, government and start-up companies are encouraged to connect, collaborate and execute breakthrough new ideas. Woods Bagot have designed the precinct in collaboration with Hayball and ASPECT Studios, with the aim of establishing a new benchmark in industry collaboration upon completion in late 2020.

The design features a 3,260 sqm ‘Superfloor’ on the mezzanine level which Woods Bagot says "embodies the value of collaboration in a very physical sense." The Superfloor connects the buildings that comprise Melbourne Connect, forming the interior 'heart' of the project and providing a contiguous, physical space for tenant partners and visitors to congregate and exchange ideas.

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<figcaption>The ensemble of buildings are arranged around a central 'Oculus.' Images: Woods Bagot</figcaption></figure>Woods Bagot says it is committed to ensuring the project continues to be an exemplar of design and sustainability, highlighting this as a key driver since the consortium won the design competition in 2016. This intent is expressed in the mass timber structure of the smallest building in the precinct ensemble. According to Woods Bagot, the use of Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) demonstrates the aspirational, future-focussed nature of the project. 

Designed to be bright and open, the building will play host to pitch nights, hackathons and masterclasses, workshops – providing opportunities to actively engage with government and industry. Childcare facilities will span the upper floors to the rooftop terrace. The lower levels of the CLT building form a centre dedicated to enriching the culture of entrepreneurship within the university and creating the future’s leading entrepreneurs.

The precinct will provide public spaces, retail, cafes, accommodation for more than 500 students and visiting academics, a childcare centre, a co-working and commercial office space, a fabrication laboratory and Science Gallery Melbourne, which will deliver cutting-edge exhibitions, events and experiences. The public realm is enhanced by a range of fixed and loose outdoor furniture elements, power outlets and WI-FI to support working and studying outdoors.

The ensemble of buildings are arranged around a central and publicly-accessible open space known as the 'Oculus', which has been designed by ASPECT Studio in conjunction with Hayball and Woods Bagot. The Oculus features vertical green “living louvres” that connect with the upper floors of the buildings as part of the visually identifiable ESD features within the precinct. 

The Oculus is supported by three laneways and a plaza which connect pedestrians and cyclists through to Swanston, Grattan and Cardigan streets. Public urban furniture is dispersed throughput these public spaces and form part of the precinct-wide way finding strategy.

ASPECT Studio's design approach for the public realm sought the adaptive reuse of materials from the former Women’s Hospital. This strategy was adopted to provide a visual reference to the history of the site in an innovative and environmentally sustainable manner.

The consortium delivering Melbourne Connect comprises Lendlease as developer, builder, co-investor and investment manager of the commercial space; GIC the major co-investor in the commercial space; Spotless as the facilities manager; and Urbanest as investor and manager of the student accommodation. The Melbourne Entrepreneurial Centre and Science Gallery Melbourne will each be located at Melbourne Connect, with the Melbourne School of Engineering co-located in the precinct.

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<figcaption>Melbourne Connect will transform the streetscape when completed in 2020. Images: Woods Bagot</figcaption></figure><h2>What they say...</h2>

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CLT stands out for its sustainability, versatility, strength and aesthetic. Long championed by Lendlease, its benefits translate to safer working environments, improved quality and faster construction time on site due to prefabrication. It’s inspiring to use a technologically innovative product in an equally ground-breaking project.

Connected to the other buildings via a bridge link in the Superfloor, the building has been designed to maximise wellbeing by welcoming as much sunlight inside as possible. As inviting and innovative as the young entrepreneurs that will occupy it, it looks outward over the green space and creates a visually permeable environment that encourages spontaneous networking and alliance

- Hazel Porter, Principal and Project Architect, Woods Bagot
</blockquote>

 

<blockquote>
An extension of the workplace for meeting, workshopping, socialising, exhibiting and hosting events, the Superfloor sits at the heart of Melbourne Connect. Taking cues from the central Oculus space below, the interior spaces create an interior ‘landscape’ that allows for serendipitous peer-to-peer meetings and promotes innovation and knowledge exchange for the whole precinct.

The Superfloor ensures that visitors can easily and naturally move between a variety of enclosed and open spaces in a way that encourages connection with others via permeability, visual connection and prioritising human comfort. The flexible spaces have been designed in a way that considers how the area will be occupied at different times throughout the year –focussing on how people meet and like to work together.

- Sue Fenton, Senior Associate and Interior Design lead, Woods Bagot
</blockquote>

 

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The laneways create moments of curiosity, discovery, warmth, contemplation and occupation for those coming to Carlton Connect. We designed with the pedestrian at the forefront of our mind. Comprehensive site studies of wind and light ensure that the space is welcoming, social and inviting.

Carlton Connect is a great example of cutting edge collaborative design where our advice and input as landscape architects is integral to the precinct as a whole. We’re informing a lot of the decisions. Our design for the public realm is responsible to every person using it; not just one user group.

- Terrence Stapleton, landscape architect, ASPECT Studios
</blockquote>

 

<blockquote>
We’re thrilled to be involved in this flagship initiative, to develop Australia’s leading innovation precinct to facilitate the connection between researchers, industry, government bodies and community.

What’s exciting about this precinct is that it’s not just offering a post-graduate living quarter – it’s a completely integrated, mixed-use offering that combines spaces for industry, research and development, academics, public showcase and community facilities like childcare and retail all in one.

Students are part of a world-class academic precinct, a hub where everything is happening on their doorstep. It’s innovation immersion at another level.

Hayball is leading the design for the student accommodation offering at the precinct, working in partnership with Urbanest as the developer and operator of this space and as part of the Lendlease-led consortium to develop the precinct. One of the biggest design considerations was ensuring the 527 beds and communal spaces cater to the post-graduate market and visiting academics, while bringing the enthused and active academic culture into the common spaces.

Because of this, it was important to create spacious rooms that go above and beyond, homes that are equipped with amenities and offer plenty of breathing space. Likewise, with the communal spaces, there was a strong emphasis on creating a mix of meaningful spaces that are open, welcoming and inclusive to encourage students to mix with others, as well as have opportunity for quiet reflection.

- Thomas Gilbert , Principal at Hayball 
</blockquote>

 

<blockquote>
Melbourne Connect is a project that will make a significant contribution to the city’s reputation as an international research and innovation leader. The precinct will make a real difference, delivering innovative solutions to major societal challenges.

- Duncan Maskell, Vice-Chancellor, University of Melbourne  
</blockquote>

 

<blockquote>
Melbourne Connect brings together university led research, industry and elite thinking in a purpose-built innovation precinct, and demonstrates how the combined expertise of industry and academia can be harnessed to achieve great outcomes.

- John Burton, Managing Director Urban Regeneration, Lendlease
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Construction commences on University of Melbourne's Melbourne Connect

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Entity <a href="/developers/nine-dings-pty-ltd">Nine Dings Pty Ltd</a> is seeking approval for an expansive apartment project that would account for Doncaster Hill's largest development site.

<a href="/new-apartments/584-588-doncaster-road-doncaster">584-588 Doncaster Road</a> which also fronts Elgar Road and Briar Court spans some 8,176 square metres and has been subject to development overtones in the past. The long term car dealership lot is now likely to make way for the project in waiting which is costed at $122 million.

For that price Nine Dings Pty Ltd hopes to realise as many as 260 dwellings within an undulating <a href="/architects/hayball">Hayball-designed complex</a>. With site elevation in its favour and closer to the CBD that any other existing or proposed apartment building's within Doncaster Hill, the apartment mix reflects the project's prime location and unfettered views.

The 11 storey structure will be capped by 7 penthouses. Other high end residences within the proposal include two, three and four bedroom duplexes, with traditional apartments seeing 55 single, 140 double and 31 triple bedroom options.

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<figcaption>Briar Court frontage. Image: Hayball</figcaption></figure>584-588 Doncaster Road's dwelling mix is reflective of more recent trend toward larger apartments with more bedrooms across Doncaster Hill and Melbourne at large. Metro Equity's recently approved 90-96 Tram Road nearby sees only 4 of 158 apartments designated as single bedroom formats.

Hayball's design for the oversized site incorporates two distinct built forms above common lower levels.

The larger apartment building is configured loosely as a curving cross whilst a smaller building fronting Briar Court is defined by its exterior. Consisting of the duplexes, the smaller 6 storey form is veiled in aluminium screening battens carrying a wood grain finish; the honeycomb-shaped screening is in contrast to the main building form which employs a greater degree of precast elements, synonymous with Hayball's signature design look.

The application's most active frontages hold the Doncaster and Elgar road intersection, with 823 square metres of retail either side of an entry plaza.

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<figcaption>Differing development perspectives. Image: Hayball</figcaption></figure>584-588 Doncaster Road's unveiling comes at a time when Doncaster Hill's overall development activity is in somewhat of a lull.

Although a number of projects on Doncaster Hill's periphery are at construction, the only site within the designated development zone witnessing any construction action is <a href="/buildings/the-point-doncaster-hill-600-doncaster-road-doncaster">The Point Doncaster Hill</a>. Basement and site retention works continue over that site although builder's signage has yet to appear.

The recent completion of <a href="/news/ring-a-ding-ding-doncasters-largest-development-site-edges-toward-fruition">Nest at the Hill</a> has added 253 dwellings to Doncaster Hill's mix, and aside from The Point the next most likely project to reach construction is <a href="/developers/accord-property-group">Accord Property Group's</a> Mercure Melbourne Doncaster. Recently announced as Doncaster's first dedicated hotel, the complex will include 190 rooms over six floors on a Doncaster Road site adjacent to Westfield Shopping Centre.

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Ring a ding-ding! Doncaster's largest development site edges toward fruition

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In today's podcast I sit down with Hayball Director Bianca Hung to chat about the design of CRT+YRD which is one of seven ensemble of buildings that form Nightingale Village in Brunswick.

Urban.com.au <a href="/news/nightingale-village-episode-ii-crt-yrd">briefly covered the project</a>, which as the name suggests is based around a communal courtyard that forms the heart of the building, as part of our ongoing Nightingale Village series. 

Bianca discusses the process for Hayball becoming involved in the project, along with site selection and the genesis of the central courtyard as a key design aspiration early on in the design process.

Designing for a broad cross-section of society with no specific demographic, in addition to ensuring the design of the apartments are suitable for people of various degrees of mobility is also discussed.

Bianca emphasises the importance of designing a good base which residents can tailor to suit their particular circumstances, with flexibility and adaptability key design measures.

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Weekly Podcast: Episode 30 - Hayball's Bianca Hung talks Nightingale Village

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Developer SMA Projects has partnered with Hayball architects to develop a seven-storey apartment building on one of the last development sites on Fitzroy’s Gore Street.

Situated at 250 Gore Street, the development which will be known as Fitzroy Ltd draws on the raw and refined materiality of Fitzroy's industrial past.

Fitzroy Ltd represents SMA Projects third foray on Gore Street and follows on from The Lyric - also designed by Hayball - and the completed Veludo development.

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<figcaption>Fitzroy Ltd's Hodgson Street elevation. Image: SMA Projects</figcaption></figure>The development will feature a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, in addition to a full-floor penthouse.

Fitzroy Ltd has been designed to sit comfortably within the streetscape and is located in close proximity to both Fitzroy and Carlton Gardens.

The building's exterior will feature materials such as bluestone and metal, while the textured brickwork will add to the fine grain character, complementing the neighbouring Victorian terraces.

A private rooftop offering residents respite and city views within a garden setting will crown the building and comes complete with outdoor dining, a BBQ and firepit.

According to SMA Projects, Fitzroy Ltd is expected to appeal buyers seeking Fitzroy's socially and culturally diverse lifestyle.

SMA Projects has engaged interior designer Kate Roach for the Fitzroy Ltd interiors, with buyers offered the opportunity to collaborate one-on-one with Roach to suit their individual style and needs.

Demolition is due to begin in December with construction proper commencing early 2019 and an anticipated completion date of December 2020.

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<figcaption>Vignette's of the entry experience, streetscape and ground floor apartment. Images: SMA Projects</figcaption></figure><h2>What they say...</h2>

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Fitzroy Ltd will appeal to buyers who are looking for a home which is bespoke, functional and different from the norm.

The location is just 50m from Smith Street offering residents premium shopping and dining amenities, with the Melbourne CBD a short walk, cycle or tram ride away.

SMA Projects has now successfully secured approvals for six residential developments in Fitzroy and the surrounding suburbs. Fitzroy Ltd is a further testament to our ability to create homes that are sympathetic to the heritage and unique character of this area and the people who live within it.

Certain features at Fitzroy Ltd can be attributed to purchaser feedback from our previous developments such as the kitchen design, bathroom functionality and apartment storage. It’s the little things that count at Fitzroy Ltd. 

- Robert Murphy, SMA Projects development manager
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When considering the interiors for Fitzroy Ltd, I was inspired by the sense of place and the people who wanted to live there. I wanted to take a more classic direction to ensure we celebrated Fitzroy’s unpretentious ‘cool.

The suite of materials we’ve chosen for Fitzroy Ltd have created a more discerning finish that is less overt and celebrates the natural and untreated aesthetic of the Fitzroy neighbourhood.

-  Kate Roach, Interior Designer
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