<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/aura-by-aqualand-north-sydney-168-walker-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">AURA</a>&nbsp;doesn’t just rise over North Sydney, it redefines it. Now in its final release, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/aqualand-australia">Aqualand</a>’s $1 billion architectural statement is not just complete, but already reshaping the way people live, connect and dine in this rapidly evolving harbourside CBD.

Positioned beside the new Victoria Cross Metro Station and boasting panoramic views across Sydney Harbour, Aura’s 386 residences crown a mixed-use precinct designed with unapologetic ambition. The curvaceous sandstone-inspired form by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a>, paired with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/richards-stanisich">Richard Stanisich</a>’s understated interiors, sets a design tone that’s both monumental and intimate.

At its peak, literally, the two penthouses so spectacular they command their own names; La Davina and Il Magnate. The residents are spread across the&nbsp;entire top floor, offering what many consider the most refined residences ever built in North Sydney. Designed by Richard and Kirsten Stanisich, each four-bedroom home is meticulously crafted to evoke calm, space, and permanence.&nbsp;

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The kitchens are fully wrapped in natural stone, with integrated Gaggenau appliances, Sub-Zero fridges, concealed sculleries, and even a zip hydro tap delivering boiling, chilled and sparkling water on demand. A linear stone fireplace anchors the open-plan living space, dividing lounge and dining zones with quiet sophistication.&nbsp;

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The master suite, meanwhile, feels more like a private retreat, complete with a custom stone makeup vanity, walk-through dressing area, and spa-inspired ensuite with heated stone floors, a freestanding Villeroy &amp; Boch tub, and timber veneer joinery throughout.

Kirsten Stanisich, Director of Richards Stanisich, said the penthouses offer incredible scale reflective of a single residence.&nbsp;

“We sought inspiration for these remarkable residences from the classic top-floor Parisian apartment," Stanisich said.

"We looked at what made these French apartments so elegant and found it really came down to their scale. It was ultimately this generosity of space that we used for the AURA penthouses, where we’ve designed considered rooms with deep large-scale proportions."

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Everyday living at Aura feels no less elevated. A dedicated 24-hour concierge, Technogym fitness centre, sky dining terraces, and a resort-style pool serve a lifestyle designed to rival luxury hotels.

At street level, Aqualand’s own hospitality arm, Etymon Projects, curates a precinct of LA-style bistros, Japanese fine dining, and local wine bars, all seamlessly integrated into the building’s sculptural podium.

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This final chapter, aptly dubbed The Finale, is more than a sales phase, it’s an invitation to two of the most exclusive apartments ever to be built in North Sydney.

With limited residences remaining, buyers can access curated incentives including stamp duty rebates, rental guarantees, legal fee coverage, and even $20,000 towards dining within the precinct.

From generous one-bedders to The Icons, two singular penthouses priced well into prestige territory, Aura’s offerings reflect a scale and calibre rarely seen in urban Sydney. And with move-in now immediate, this is no longer a promise of future luxury. It’s happening.

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Staff Writer

Aqualand unveils penthouse collection at AURA By Aqualand in North Sydney

There’s no sign of the development wave that began several years ago slowing along Old Burleigh Road.

Around 10 new apartment developments are either underway or preparing to launch along the 800-metre strip stretching from the southern edge of Surfers Paradise towards the heart of Broadbeach, collectively adding just shy of 1,000 new apartments to the beachfront corridor.

The latest plans propose a further 30 apartments to replace an original six-unit walk-up on a 658 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/20a-old-burleigh-road-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">20A Old Burleigh Road</a>. The 14-storey building has been designed by Ferro Chow Architecture, which recently joined the Elevation Architecture Group.

The developer behind the project is Geoffrey Booth, whose Future Liv In has focused on delivering rental accommodation across regional Australia.

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The Old Burleigh Road development will comprise 18 two-bedroom apartments, 10 three-bedroom apartments, and a single four-bedroom residence occupying the entirety of level 12. Above, the building will be crowned by a two-storey penthouse with its own private lift, several multi-purpose rooms, and two rooftop terraces — one featuring a puppy lawn and spa, the other offering a private swimming pool, sunset deck, and built-in barbecue.

Resident amenities will be located on the second level and include a pool with adjoining spa, cabana, and pool deck, along with an indoor residents’ lounge featuring a bar and an alfresco barbecue kitchen.

In the architectural statement submitted by Elevation Architecture, the project is referred to as “UMI”, which the firm says has been “inspired by the majestic hinterlands and shaped by the coastal climate”.

“It is an exemplar of how community living can still feel at one with nature, breathable, and deeply connected in place,” the architects noted.

They added that the site benefits from established building separation to adjoining towers, helping to maintain privacy, sunlight, and residential amenity, while still offering direct beach access within an urban setting.

“Drawing inspiration from the Gold Coast hinterlands and the region’s natural landscape, the podium and tower detail highlights the contrasting elements of treetop green and cliff-face peach. The vibrant texture and materiality shaped by time has a richness in depth and character.”

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Old Burleigh Road has become a hotspot for developers, with the three-tower Jewel development kickstarting a wave of projects up and down the strip when it was completed in 2020.

Currently under construction and approaching completion is <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/faro-broadbeach-123-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">FARO Broadbeach</a> by 5Point and Bottega, 21 large-scale half- and full-floor apartments. 5Point is also behind the recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/lumara-108-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">Lumara</a>, another 37 apartments to add to the pipeline.

Luxury builder GRAYA is progressing construction on <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/enclave-by-graya-118-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">Enclave</a>, its first Gold Coast tower, while Polycell remains the most active developer on the street. They are preparing to launch <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/sandpiper-broadbeach-155-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">Sandpiper</a>, a 50-storey redevelopment of the former Sandpiper Holiday Resort that will deliver around 200 apartments alongside extensive resident amenity. The group also has another 130-apartment project approved nearby, as does <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/dvb-approved-for-second-broadbeach-apartment-development">Dean Gallagher’s DVB Projects</a>.

Joel Robinson

First look: Old Burleigh Road apartment development wave continues

Sunshine Coast developer Habitat Development Group continues to position itself as one of the region’s largest new apartment developers.

Its latest project is in Maroochydore, where it is currently delivering <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-millwell-2-millwell-road-east-maroochydore-qld-4558">The Millwell</a>. Adjacent to the new 53-hectare Maroochydore City Centre project, Habitat is planning a further 180 apartments on a 3,468 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/132-136-aerodrome-road-maroochydore-qld-4558">132–136 Aerodrome Road</a>. The site was purchased with approval for a smaller 13-storey, 103-unit building.

Habitat will demolish the two existing retail centres, currently home to the Salvation Army Family Store and Neighbours Aid, and replace them with an 18-storey building featuring the significant rooftop amenities that have become a hallmark of Habitat developments in recent years. The rooftop will include both indoor and outdoor spaces, anchored by an infinity swimming pool.

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There will be a mix of one- to four-bedroom apartments.

The Development Assessment Report, submitted to the Sunshine Coast Council, says the proposal&nbsp;is not speculative, but a response to both zoning intent and demonstrated housing need.

“The proposed development represents an appropriate and logical intensification of the site, consistent with the planning framework and the intended urban outcomes for the locality.”

Across the Sunshine Coast, councils are increasingly scrutinising not just height or yield, but whether new projects genuinely align with the long-term structure plans underpinning growth corridors. The&nbsp;ASTP Planning Report&nbsp;reinforces the approach, noting that the project has been shaped around site responsiveness rather than generic typology.

“The development has been designed to respond to the physical constraints and opportunities of the site, while delivering a high-quality residential outcome that integrates with the existing and emerging urban context.”

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In mid-2025, Habitat, a developer that also builds its own projects, commenced construction on The Millwell, located just over one kilometre from the new proposal. The Millwell will comprise more than 200 apartments across two eight-storey buildings.

Habitat also has two projects on Lake Kawana in Birtinya: <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/st-clair-birtinya-930-931-waterside-retreat-birtinya-qld-4575">St Clair</a>, a 200-unit, two-building development launched last year and set to welcome buyers this year; and Esperance, a 175-apartment project currently progressing through the development approval process.

First look: Habitat continues to bolster Sunshine Coast apartment pipeline with Maroochydore development plans

John Camilleri, the breeder of legendary racehorse Winx, is set to deliver a landmark two-tower beachfront development that would redefine the Surfers Paradise skyline.

Camilleri, who spent around $100 million acquiring development sites across the Gold Coast in 2025, has lodged plans for two new towers on the dress-circle stretch of Garfield Terrace, just two days before Christmas.

In assembling the site, Camilleri's Celestino Developments has effectively acquired the 71 Garfield project by Iris Capital and AALTO by Weiya Holdings, creating an unrivalled <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/63-79-garfield-terrace-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">4,000 sqm beachfront holding along Garfield Terrace</a>.

The proposal comprises two residential towers of 55 and 48 storeys, linked by a dramatic skybridge which will home “exclusive VIP and wellness amenities.”

In total, the development would deliver 275 two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments across the two towers, rising above a shared landscaped podium that incorporates a central green space and a beachfront swimming pool stretching more than 90 metres.

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Architecture firm DBI, in documents submitted to Gold Coast City Council, said the project at 63–79 Garfield Terrace would “establish a new benchmark for beachfront residential living on the Gold Coast.”

"The project occupies a rare, uninterrupted oceanfront site and has been shaped by a design philosophy that merges architectural elegance with environmental responsiveness and a carefully curated lifestyle experience. Together, the 48-storey North Tower and 55-storey South Tower form a distinctive twin-tower composition whose dynamic silhouette will make a significant contribution to the Surfers Paradise skyline."

DBI said the architectural language draws inspiration from the fluidity and movement of the coastal landscape.

"Each tower is defined by organic, curving forms and continuous balcony ribbons that wrap the buildings, providing deep shading, enhancing environmental performance, and reinforcing the rhythmic, sculptural expression of the façade. These balcony forms also reduce the apparent mass of the towers while maintaining strong visual continuity from podium to summit. Sculpted reflective downturns run along the western spine of both towers, shifting and lifting as they extend upwards to frame service zones and open eastward to maximise ocean views."

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The project’s most striking feature is the skybridge at level 45, which will house executive lounges, formal dining spaces, wellness facilities and panoramic ocean-facing views.

“The skybridge enhances the identity of the development, promotes social interaction, and delivers a lifestyle experience not found elsewhere on the Gold Coast,” DBI added.

The podium will host an extensive suite of recreational amenities, including resident lounges, private dining rooms, a large open green lawn, and the signature 90-metre pool stretching along the beachfront. The pool is divided into lap, lounge and children’s zones.

The southern end of the podium will accommodate additional wellness facilities, including a gymnasium, plunge pools, treatment rooms and a dedicated yoga lawn.

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There will be 127 apartments in the North Tower and 148 in the South Tower, including multiple penthouses, while the Enderley Avenue and Oceanway frontages will be activated by a series of food and beverage tenancies.

Camilleri emerged as the most active site acquirer on the Gold Coast in 2025. He spent just over $30 million acquiring Pacific Point, a 10-level Surfers Paradise apartment block and an adjoining three-level duplex, from fellow racing identity and Aquis billionaire Tony Fung. Plans are now underway for a 93-apartment, 40-storey tower on the 1,682 sqm site.

He also paid $53.65 million for the 1,500 sqm Garfield Terrace site previously marketed as AALTO by Weiya Holdings, before acquiring the adjoining parcel from hotel billionaire Sam Arnaout’s Iris Capital, the developer behind V&amp;A Broadbeach.

First look exclusive: Billionaire Winx breeder’s bold two-tower Surfers Paradise play with 45th-storey skybridge

The Melbourne-based HLA Group is the latest developer to expand into South East Queensland, lodging plans for a unique mixed-use short-term accomodation and apartment building in Taringa, with the building design inspired by the Glasswing Butterfly.

The development application for 10 Morrow Street seeks approval for a total of 232 dwellings, comprising 116 residential apartments and 116 short-stay accommodation units. The build-to-sell residential component is made up of 31 one-bedroom apartments, 67 two-bedroom apartments, 17 three-bedroom apartments, and a single four-bedroom apartment, offering a diverse mix aimed at singles, couples, families, and downsizers.

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Designed by Ellivo Architects, the tower takes strong inspiration from nature, with the architectural language driven by one of Queensland’s most delicate species. As described in the planning documents submitted to Brisbane City Council, Ellivo Architects state the design is “inspired by the elegance of the Glasswing butterfly," and mirrors the graceful sweep of its wings, a form that feels light, fluid, and alive.

“Lush subtropical greenery is throughtfull woven throughout, transforming the building into a sanctuary in the heart of the city.”

The proposal positions the building as more than a conventional residential tower, with Ellivo Architects describing 10 Morrow Street as “an urban oasis that blends short term accomodation with residential living. A destination for rest, relaxation, and renewal.”

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Formally, the building’s massing and floorplate are directly shaped by its butterfly inspiration. Ellivo explain that, “adopting the wings of the Glasswing Butterfly, the tower's plan is divided into four distinct quadrants, each shaped to mirror the wing's segmented geometry and taking the slender ‘veins’ up the facade of the tower.”

"This approach results in a sculpted tower form with articulated façades and a strong vertical expression."

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The Assessment Report by Human Habitats said the 19-storey tower capitalises on its strategic connectivity and prominence at the entrance of Taringa Village and adjoining the Taringa Station.

"The proposal offers a significant revitalisation of the subject site that integrates architectural excellence, innovation, and sustainable design to directly address long-standing connectivity and safety challenges, housing supply , and diversity together with enhanced streetscape activation and convenient access to major transport corridors."

HLA Group Australia is registered to South Yarra and is currently delivering Adamson No.5, just 15 luxury apartments that start from around $2 million.&nbsp;

The Butterfly Effect: Glasswing butterfly inspires Taringa apartment development

Kokoda Property Group

Award-winning developer Kokoda Property has continued its pursuit of creating a wellness-led lifestyle at its newest <a href="/developments/milton-qld-4064">Milton apartment development</a>, <a href="/new-apartments/ruby-ruby-milton-12-crombie-street-milton">Ruby Ruby</a>.

Residents of the 144 one, two and three-bedroom apartments will have private access to a suite of&nbsp;comprehensive recreational facilities designed to provide a mix of relaxation, entertainment, and health and wellbeing activities, enhancing the resident's comfort and lifestyle.

The rooftop will feature an wet-edge swimming pool that spans the full width of the building. It has sweeping city views, as well as several cabanas and day beds, while tropical palms with also be planted to create a holiday environment. There's also a firepit area, barbecues and alfresco spaces, and a private dining and bar area.

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Completing the fitness component of the rooftop is a heath and wellness space with a gym, infrared sauna, spa, plunge pool and a yoga studio.&nbsp;

Kokoda is also catering for the working from home trend with a number of meeting rooms on the ground level, while the podium will home a&nbsp;private dining and lounge area, a cinema room, and a billiards room.

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The pet-friendly building also caters for furry friends with its own onsite dog washing facility.

"<a href="/new-apartments/ruby-ruby-milton-12-crombie-street-milton">Ruby Ruby</a> is packed with an incredible range of extensive amenities that offer buyers an elevated luxury apartment living experience in Brisbane," Kokoda Property Founder and Managing Director Mark Stevens said.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/how-a-love-of-architecture-inspired-a-move-into-property-development-five-minutes-with-kokodas-mark-stevens">How a love of architecture inspired a move into property development: Five minutes with Kokoda's Mark Stevens</a>

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<a href="/new-apartments/ruby-ruby-milton-12-crombie-street-milton">Ruby Ruby</a> is Kokoda's third&nbsp;apartment development in Brisbane, following the success of the completed Chester &amp; Ella project in Newstead and the recently completed <a href="/buildings/the-ambrose-19-23-mcdougall-street-milton">The Ambrose in Milton</a>.

The project has been designed by Cottee Parker, who also worked on The Ambrose.

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<a href="/new-apartments/ruby-ruby-milton-12-crombie-street-milton">Ruby Ruby</a> will rise 21 levels from 12-18 Crombie Street and will comprise 144 apartments, ranging from 65 sqm to 155 sqm. There will also be a spacious 164 sqm penthouse, one of the largest ever developed in Brisbane.

Prices for <a href="/new-apartments/ruby-ruby-milton-12-crombie-street-milton">Ruby Ruby</a> start at $654,000.

The <a href="/new-apartments/ruby-ruby-milton-12-crombie-street-milton">Ruby Ruby</a> Penthouse Collection, a highlight of this project, features eight penthouses, comprising six sub-penthouses and two master penthouses, with sizes ranging from 188 sqm to 392 sqm and prices starting from $3.75 million.

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The development will offer a variety of unit configurations, including 54 one-bedroom units, 77 two-bedroom units, 12 three-bedroom units, and two four-bedroom penthouses on the 20th floor.

Kokoda Property collaborated with their long-term partners, Cottee Parker Architects, and Carr Design for the sub and master penthouse interior design.

A builder is expected to be announced in Q4 2023,&nbsp;with construction slated to commence in early 2024 and a target completion date in late 2025.

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In true Brisbane style, where developers are focusing their amenity outside, Kokoda has located the majority of Ruby Ruby's amenities on the roof

A rooftop wellness retreat and a luxe cinema: Inside the facilities at Kokoda's Ruby Ruby apartments in Milton

Kokoda Property has unveiled Ruby Ruby, their third Brisbane apartment development and second in the heart of Milton.

Ruby Ruby, 144 Cottee Parker-designed apartments across a 21-level tower at 12 Crombie Street, follows the successful The Ambrose, just 400 metres away in Milton, and Kokoda's first Brisbane foray, Chester &amp; Ella in nearby Newstead.

Ruby Ruby has two and three-bedroom apartments,&nbsp;ranging in size from 65 sqm to 155 sqm and priced between $654,000 to $2,495,000.

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The Ruby Ruby Penthouse Collection, which has interiors by Carr Design, has just eight penthouses comprising six sub penthouses and two master penthouses&nbsp;ranging from 188 sqm to 392 sqm and starting from $3.75 million.

Now a staple of Kokoda's, Ruby Ruby residents will have access to a full suite of recreational facilities.&nbsp;Amenities include a large rooftop infinity pool with a landscaped BBQ space and deck, floating daybeds and cabanas, fire pit, and a private dining and bar area.

There's also a&nbsp;state-of-the-art private cinema lounge, billiards room, versatile meeting rooms, dog wash as well as a health and wellness space with sauna, spa, plunge pool, yoga studio and a fully equipped gym.

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Kokoda Property Founder and Managing Director Mark Stevens said the team has carefully considered the inclusion of extra, premium amenities.

“Ruby Ruby is packed with an incredible range of extensive amenities that offer buyers an elevated luxury apartment living experience in Brisbane,” Stevens said.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/how-a-love-of-architecture-inspired-a-move-into-property-development-five-minutes-with-kokodas-mark-stevens">How a love of architecture inspired a move into property development: Five minutes with Kokoda's Mark Stevens</a>

Stevens said Brisbane is&nbsp;rapidly transforming into a new world city.

"Its culture, business centre, technology, and lifestyle is evolving with over $40 billion of infrastructure investment planned, so naturally there is a shift occurring with demand now skewed towards sophistication and luxury residential design.

“Milton is a beautiful, yet sometimes overlooked gem within Brisbane. It is a haven for discerning individuals who are after a refined inner-city lifestyle close to the hustle and bustle of the CBD as well as the banks of the Brisbane River.

“Ruby Ruby will not only elevate the area, but add to the already diverse and cultured precinct."

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Cottee Parker has drawn inspiration from Milton’s rich history, in particular its once thriving cotton production industry. The architectural design captures the essence of this historical connection by utilising elements reminiscent of woven textures, lightweight and flowing forms, and the use of natural materials. The tower’s perforated mesh screen façade speaks to delicate ‘voile’ fabrics and further embodies Milton’s past.

Cottee Parker Principal (Interiors), Dee Passenger, said that the internal material palette echoes a similar design language that takes inspiration from Milton’s history.

“Internally, we’ve blended organic feature joinery, flowing curves, textural transparent features and weaving forms to create a captivating, luxury living experience,” Passenger said.

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Ruby Ruby, 144 Cottee Parker-designed apartments across a 21-level tower at 12 Crombie Street, follows the successful The Ambrose and Chester & Ella

Kokoda unveil Ruby Ruby apartments in Brisbane's Milton

A lot of developers have looked to try and develop the 15-minute neighbourhood, the term coined by French professor Carlos Moreno.

According to Moreno, each 15-minute city should fulfil six&nbsp;social functions—living, working, supplying, caring, learning and enjoying. It reduces residents’ environmental footprints by boosting green initiatives, creativity and wellbeing at a neighbourhood level and reducing travel, urban density, pollution and loneliness.

Longstanding Melbourne developer Kokoda Property, who have been synonymous for quality developments across the Victoria capital since 1997, have created an even more convenient neighbourhood at their new mixed-use precinct, Malvern Collective.

What they've put together they're calling a 0-minute neighbourhood, and it's hard to argue with.

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Their Malvern Collective project encompasses a number of apartments above a soon-to-be thriving hospitality precinct that will reshape the affluent suburb.

The middle of the one-acre Station Place site, opposite Malvern Station, was previously a laneway called Station Place. That's just been acquired from the local council, with the view to give that back to the public. It will offer future residents&nbsp;every convenience on their doorstep, from a Woolworths Metro, six hospitality venues, concierge, and a simple commute to the city. Above the precinct will be two striking glass buildings which will home a collection of apartments.

"Malvern Collective is a lifestyle and transported oriented development," Kokoda Founder and Managing Director Mark Stevens says.

"The project is one of the last urban infill apartment sites in Melbourne's east. It offers proper food and beverage options and transport links, which is uncommon for Melbourne."

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Stevens says the project will revolutionize the southern end of Malvern.

"While the number one priority is to cater for our residents, we're expecting the hospitality precinct to be popular with those who are commuting in and out of the city, hopping off the train at Malvern, wining and dining, and then continuing their commute home. Nowhere else in Melbourne offers that."

The station is a large commuter pass through and takes four train lines which go north, south and east.

The Malvern Collective apartments have been popular in recent months with owner-occupiers, who see a crane on site, and a clear timeline of construction.

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They've not only been drawn to the rare proposition of Malvern Collective and the design of the apartments, but also the superior concierge service, which acts more like a high-end hotel, and is managed in a residents' app. They can order coffee from their room and pick it up before jumping on the train, or have the concierge make dinner reservations, not only for the hospitality in Malvern Collective, but anywhere in Melbourne.

The concierge will connect with locals businesses to create new services, anything from housekeeping to laundry services and dog washing.

As well as the hospitality precinct downstairs which will be shared with the local community, Malvern Collective residents will have exclusive amenity within the project. There will be a co-working space, a cinema, a swimming pool, a wellness centre with hot and cold plunge pools, and a private dining area, bookable through the residents' app.

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Kokoda held a design competition for Malvern Collective, selecting Jackson Clement Burrows to collaborate with Carr who have handled the interiors of the project.

Construction on Malvern Collective is well advanced, with completion slated for H1 2024.

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How Kokoda is creating a 0-minute neighbourhood at The Malvern Collective

Kokoda Property Group are set to launch the penthouses crowning their recently completed&nbsp;$165 million Milton apartment development, <a href="/buildings/the-ambrose-19-23-mcdougall-street-milton">The Ambrose</a>.

Four penthouses will be released to the market, following the successful completion of the project, which comprises 174 apartments and two retail spaces.

Over 95 per cent of the apartments have sold since the project launched in early 2021.&nbsp;

There will be three three-bedroom penthouses on offer, as well as a four-bedroom penthouse which will have its own au-pair residence.&nbsp;

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Each will benefit from direct lift access, with the floorplans ranging from 152 sqm up to an expansive 326 sqm. The apartments range from $2.5 million to $7 million.

The largest of the penthouses features a complete built-in one-bedroom private residence perfect for young adult children, au-pair or intergenerational living arrangements.

The penthouses will have floor-to-ceiling windows to allow maximum natural light while also providing panoramic views to Brisbane's city skyline and river.&nbsp;

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The kitchens are the cornerstone of each home, featuring natural stone benchtops, complete with premium Miele appliances including induction cooktops, pyrolytic ovens, microwaves, dishwashers and integrated Liebherr fridge and freezers.&nbsp;

The bathrooms, bedrooms and living areas all feature curved walls, allowing spaces to flow freely from one to the next, while vertical texturing is used throughout the kitchen, bathrooms and master bedrooms.

<a href="/developers/kokoda-property">Kokoda Property Group</a> Founder and Managing Director Mark Stevens said demand far outweighs supply for new apartments within Milton and its surrounds.

“The Ambrose is the first development in a long time to be completed at such a scale. While there are a few projects in planning in neighbouring suburbs, competition and supply are limited for a product of this quality," Stevens said.&nbsp;

“The Ambrose in particular is highly sought after due to Kokoda bringing its Melbourne flair to the design and with larger apartments being very desirable, we don’t expect these penthouses to sit on the market long.

“Out of all the capital cities, Brisbane has the strongest fundamentals for growth over the coming years. This is driven by interstate migration and the fact that Brisbane has changed so much in the past five years - it is becoming more of a destination city for both owner-occupiers and investors,” he added.

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Located on McDougall Street and reaching 19-storeys high, The Ambrose comprises a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments and four penthouses, all offering 360-degree views of Brisbane’s CBD, Brisbane River and Mount Coo-tha.

Residents have access to a concierge, health and wellness centre, private dining and a rooftop deck with an infinity pool with views of the Brisbane CBD.

Architects <a href="/architects/cottee-parker-architects">Cottee Parker</a> made the simple yet sculptural staircase within the lobby a true design feature in The Ambrose, which presents a calming entry sequence on arrival and provides a key linking piece that emulates the organic curves of the building.

Externally, the design of The Ambrose embraces metallic fins wrapping the facade to provide shade and textural contrast, while living greenery weaves up the full height of the tower, naturally anchoring the building to its subtropical landscape.&nbsp;

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Stevens said the vision for The Ambrose was to create an iconic project for Milton.

“Milton is a highly developed and corporate location. Our vision was to create something truly unique for the area that would stand out amongst other buildings. Through its design and resident amenity, The Ambrose has lifted the standard of living in Milton"

“Now, the penthouse will set a new standard for the suburb. They are unlike anything this suburb has seen and we’re excited to bring them to market,” he said.

A site steeped in history, The Ambrose is named after esteemed Brisbane chemist and experimental farmer Ambrose Eldridge, who originally purchased the land in 1851.

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Kokoda Property Founder and Managing Director Mark Stevens said demand far outweighs supply for new apartments within Milton and its surrounds

Kokoda release luxury penthouse collection in The Ambrose, Milton following completion

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Last year a Malvern development site was billed as a major urban renewal opportunity, and that has come to bare with a sizeable planning application before Stonnington Council.

On the corner of Glenferrie and Dandenong Roads, and adjoining Malvern Station, agency Colliers undertook the task of selling the 4,739 square metre plot which consisted of seven properties offered for sale in one line. Colliers noted the properties fell under flexible zoning and are centred within a major urban renewal precinct surrounding the station.

641-669 Dandenong Road and 1-5 Station Place is now in planning with Kokoda Property backing the development.

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<figcaption>Site location and scale. Image: Colliers</figcaption></figure>The $80 million application hit planning mid this year with a mixed-use agenda in store. Partial demolition is sought in order to deliver apartments, office space plus retail/food and beverage tenancies at street level which would sit alongside The Angel Tavern which is to be retained. Also retained are dual low-rise buildings which front Station Place.

Contour Consultants are overseeing the application for Malvern Development Partnership PtyLtd with Glenthorn Pty Ltd the nominated owner. Currently a collection of low-rise buildings abutting the south-eastern rail corridor, the development based on initial renders looks to add a high-rise component to an otherwise low-rise area.

Jackson Clements Burrows are acting as design lead for the sizeable development which based on early renders looks to stand beyond the 20 level mark, employing a highly angular form across the scalene-shaped site. Tract Consultants have provided landscape design input.

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This exciting gateway site adjoins Malvern station and will deliver a masterplan that includes a new dining, retail and commercial precinct, with two residential apartment buildings. This mix-used development will offer communal facilities rivalling a 5-star international hotel, plus stunning city and bay views.

There are a range of commercial and retail opportunities, plus a variety of apartment types to suit buyers of all ages and budgets.
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Traditionally strong in the Melbourne apartment market, Kokoda Property's focus has diversified in recent times to include Brisbane. Currently the developer has hundreds of apartments in development across two Brisbane sites, Obsidian plus Chester &amp; Ella, whilst backing a small-scale Hawthorn East apartment project dubbed The Mowbray in Melbourne.

Stonnington Council is now assessing the merits of the Malvern development which shapes as a standout project for the area in terms of height. 

The only equivalent height challenger within the Stonnington stretch of Dandenong Road is the Bensons Property Group-backed Vanguard Apartments in Malvern East. That project is approaching completion and although is stands at 18 levels, it looks to be comfortably outsized by 641-669 Dandenong Road.

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