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

Joel Robinson

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

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

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

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

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

The Gold Coast Planning Committee has supported the preliminary approval for the Benowa Gardens Urban Village project following an extensive community consultation and assessment process.

The proposal will now proceed to a full council vote on June 2.

The application sought approval for a masterplanned urban village on the existing Benowa Gardens Shopping Centre site, combining new housing, retail, dining, health and lifestyle amenities within a walkable, integrated precinct.&nbsp;

The proposed redevelopment includes around 413 apartments integrated above a revitalised mixed-use centre featuring a full-line supermarket of 4,000 sqm, 6,000 sqm of specialty retail and dining space across around 30 retailers, a 7,000 sqm health and wellness precinct, and roughly 9,630 sqm of office and medical suites.&nbsp;

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The broader masterplan also includes very significant traffic and transport improvements, wide pedestrian walkways, upgraded pedestrian and cycle connections, and enhanced public areas designed to create a more connected and walkable community environment.&nbsp;

Centre owner Patrick Lu said the milestone reflected months of detailed planning, technical assessment and ongoing communication with local residents, businesses, schools and stakeholders.

“We appreciate the time, consideration and care Council officers and the Planning Committee have given this proposal throughout the assessment process,” Lu said.

“We also sincerely thank the local community for engaging with us, sharing feedback and participating in the consultation process over many months.

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“We understand projects of this scale bring questions and concerns, which is why we have worked hard to listen carefully, provide information transparently and continue refining elements of the proposal where possible.

“Our vision has always been to create a well-designed, community-focused urban village that responds to the changing needs of the Gold Coast, while delivering improved amenity, housing diversity, healthcare access and local lifestyle benefits.

“This proposal is about creating a genuine live-work-play environment where residents can access everyday services, schools, healthcare, dining, shopping and green space within walking distance, while also supporting local jobs and economic activity.”

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Lu said the proposal had evolved significantly through consultation and technical review, particularly around traffic, pedestrian and student safety and neighbourhood connectivity.&nbsp;

Melissa Griffin, Director at Urbis, said the recommendation recognised the strategic importance of delivering more housing and services within established urban areas already supported by infrastructure.

“This proposal represents the type of thoughtful, integrated growth that planning frameworks across South-East Queensland are encouraging,” Ms Griffin said.

“The project seeks to place housing, retail, healthcare and employment opportunities together in a highly accessible location close to schools, transport and existing services.

“Importantly, the process has involved significant technical assessment and community engagement to ensure local issues and feedback were properly considered throughout the planning pathway.”

$1 billion Benowa Gardens Urban Village heads to council vote following Planning Committee support

Surfers Paradise is officially set for its first new residential development with a 45-storey skybridge connecting the two towers.

John Camilleri’s Celestino Developments has been given the green light by the Gold Coast City Council to develop its major beachfront precinct across its huge 4,000 sqm oceanfront site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/63-79-garfield-terrace-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">63–79 Garfield Terrace</a>, just five months after its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/first-look-exclusive-billionaire-winx-breeder-s-bold-two-tower-surfers-paradise-play-with-45th-storey-skybridge">submission in late 2025</a>.

The approved scheme will deliver two towers rising 55 and 48 storeys, connected by a skybridge positioned on level 45 that will house a range of resident-only wellness and entertainment spaces.

In its notice of approval, the Gold Coast City Council said the&nbsp;proposed overall built form has been designed to complement the scale, intensity and protect the adjacent amenity and surrounding streets through the use of varied setbacks, site cover and architectural elements.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/dbi">DBI</a>, the development will comprise 275 apartments across the two towers, including a mix of two-, three-, and four-bedroom residences, as well as several penthouses. The apartments will sit above a landscaped podium featuring more than 90 metres of beachfront pool frontage, private resident lawns, lounges, and wellness spaces.

DBI said the design draws heavily from the movement and form of the coastal environment, with curving balcony lines and sculpted façades intended to soften the scale of the towers while maximising ocean outlooks and passive shading outcomes.

“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,” DBI said in planning documents submitted to the Gold Coast City Council.

The most distinctive element of the approved project is the skybridge linking the two towers at level 45. The elevated communal space is planned to include executive lounges, formal dining areas, wellness facilities, and panoramic ocean-facing outlooks.

“The skybridge enhances the identity of the development, promotes social interaction, and delivers a lifestyle experience not found elsewhere on the Gold Coast,” DBI said.

At podium level, residents will have access to a suite of resort-style amenities, including resident lounges, private dining rooms, a yoga lawn, gymnasium, plunge pools, and treatment spaces. The beachfront pool has been designed with separate lap, lounge, and children’s areas extending across the width of the site.

The project will also introduce new food and beverage offerings along the Enderley Avenue and Oceanway frontages, contributing additional activation to the beachfront precinct.

First look: Winx billionaire’s beachfront Surfers Paradise apartment development greenlit

Melbourne apartments

The Andrews Labor Government is supersizing the popular Victorian Homebuyer Fund, committing $1.1 billion to triple the size of available support and help thousands more Victorians realise their dream of owning a home.

The new funding will add to the $500 million existing investment in the shared equity scheme that makes home ownership more achievable for many Victorians.&nbsp;

So far, the fund has helped more than 2,000 Victorians buy a home with an additional 1,000 applicants approved to start house-hunting knowing they have a secure funding partner.

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Treasurer Tim Pallas said the fund had been popular for a number of reasons, namely helping people get into their own homes quicker with help from a secure partner.&nbsp;

“Thousands more Victorians will now be able to realise their dreams with this new injection. Combined with the First Home Owner Grant and first home buyer stamp duty relief, it can make a massive difference.”

Through the shared equity scheme, eligible participants require only a five per cent deposit and the Victorian Government provides up to 25 per cent of the purchase price of the home, reducing the size of participants’ mortgage repayments and also saving lenders mortgage insurance.

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Participating homeowners can buy out the Government’s share at market value over time, with payments reinvested to help other aspiring homebuyers get into the property market.&nbsp;

The scheme is open to homes valued below $950,000 in Melbourne and Geelong, and $600,000 in regional Victoria.

The new investment will open the door to home ownership to a further 7,000 people, taking the total to 10,000.

More than half of the Victorian Homebuyer Fund’s successful homeowners are first home buyers, who are also eligible for other significant Andrews Labor Government grants and stamp duty exemptions and concessions.

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The typical Victorian Homebuyer Fund member to date has paid an average deposit of $35,000 on a property purchase price of around $650,000, with the Fund contributing shared equity of $155,000.

The Victorian Homebuyer Fund was launched in October last year, working with the Commonwealth Government as it prepares its Help To Buy shared-equity scheme, which will add to the choices available to families and individuals.

The Labor Government’s support for first-home buyers last financial year topped $1.1 billion, with $801 million paid in stamp duty exemptions and concessions to more than 44,000 purchasers, $223 million paid in $10,000 First Home Owner Grants and $150 million contributed in Victorian Homebuyer Fund shared equity.

The extension of the Fund will be aided by a new lending partner, Indigenous Business Australia (IBA), which will be supporting more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants into the scheme. 
 
Louise, St Kilda Rd, is featured in the main image.

The scheme is open to homes valued below $950,000 in Melbourne and Geelong, and $600,000 in regional Victoria. 

The Louise development at 8 Louise Street in Melbourne, main image

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Victorian Homebuyer Fund receives $1.1 billion boost: What this means for homebuyers

Downsizers seeking the convenient lock and leave lifestyle apartments offer have found their home at Samuel Property’s inner city Melbourne development, Louise.&nbsp;

Having launched in July sales have been strong, with around 60 per cent of the sales so far going to downsizers. There's been around 90 per cent owner-occupiers all up, made up of about 20 per cent first home buyers.&nbsp;

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One local downsizer said she had been looking in the market for the last five years and as a result was quite familiar with real estate agents and the overall process in buying a property.&nbsp;

“One of the challenges we’ve had is finding someone who can truly engage you and who you can trust when you’re looking at a purchase off the plan because what you see you might not get,” the downsizer said.&nbsp;

“When my husband and I came into the Louise office and met Darren [of Blair Property Group] we embraced his honesty, as he was very down to earth and very open, whilst also listening to our feedback.”

“It was actually Darren who came up with some wonderful ideas we hadn’t even considered but ultimately led us to purchase the apartment that we did,” they added. &nbsp;

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Blair Property Group Founder, Darren Blair said the greatest feeling in a new project is building a community along the way.&nbsp;

“It stems from the notion that we are compiling a group of individuals from different backgrounds that will live together for years to come," Blair said.

“One of our core values as a business is to be people focussed. Through unwavering integrity, our business is focused on delivering an exceptional experience for all.”

Upon competition, Louise will deliver 88 apartments with a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom floor plan configurations, with Blair noting the drop in apartment numbers due to many buyers choosing to amalgamate multiple floorplans to design their forever home.&nbsp;

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Located on the corner of Louise St and Queens Lane, the aptly-named project has been designed by renowned architect firm Cera Stribley, in a nod to the surrounding art deco buildings.&nbsp;

In a bid to stay sympathetic to the characteristics of the nearby St Kilda Road, Louise’s form will take on a red brick and white terrazzo palette, complemented by scaling greenery.

As the tower ascends beyond the lower levels, projecting eaves fan out, creating a flowering effect inspired from the local Albert Park Sailing Club, while the concrete and glass skeletal exterior is visually split into two by a vertical seam running the entire length of the tower.

Internally, interiors boast unconventional material palettes with the traditional choice of light versus dark being swapped for either fresh sunrise or warm sunset themes.

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View lines have also been maximised where possible, and the upper floor residences benefit from vistas of Albert Park, Port Phillip Bay, and the Melbourne city skyline.

Samuel Property Managing Director, Illan Samuel said the location of Louise makes it a truly special project.&nbsp;

“With views that can never be built out, across a project that has under 100 apartments, that’s exceedingly rare to find within the locality,” he said.&nbsp;

"Together with Cera Stribley, we have worked tirelessly to consider the way a likely ‘Louise’ resident may live and use the spaces within the development.”

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Samuel Property Managing Director, Illan Samuel said the location of Louise makes it a truly special project

Why downsizers are flocking to Louise apartments on Melbourne's St Kilda Rd

The inner-city development, Gramercy Terraces has hit 50 per cent sold.&nbsp;

The terraces are part of the boutique offering for Lendlease Retirement Living, forming part of the broader intergenerational living precinct in Melbourne’s inner-city, on the well-known Bendigo and Khartoum streets in Richmond.

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Upon completion the project will comprise 31 three and four level, three and four-bedroom freehold terrace homes, complete with full voids that maximise natural light, some with backyards and rooftop terraces with city views.

A lot of the new homes were snapped up before construction even began, however a number of three-bed terraces are still available in the development.&nbsp;

The development has attracted a strong mix of owner-occupiers and downsizers seeking the dynamic inner-urban lifestyle that Gramercy Terraces offers.

Lendlease said they had also seen an uptake in stock from young families, with many drawn to the convenience and locality of Gramercy Terraces.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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“Purposefully designed with families, couples, downsizers and investors in mind, we have seen a strong demand for this product to date with only 15 terraces now remaining,” a Lendlease spokesperson said.

Gramercy Terrace adds the residential component of Lendlease’s intergenerational living precinct, which neighbours Ardency Kennedy Place - Lendlease’s five-star luxury retirement living community currently under construction.

A new onsite café and provedore and the existing Richmond Community Learning Centre will also sit alongside Gramercy Terraces in the precinct, with future residents benefitting from amenities on their doorstep.&nbsp;

Residents will be within close proximity to a number of trendy restaurants, cafes and boutiques which take up shop along the bustling Swan Street, while also maintaining easy connection to the rest of the city from Burnley Station.&nbsp;

The architectural design draws inspiration from the iconic Federation-era red brick of Bendigo Street and pays homage to the former site of the Nine Network studio and the Wertheim Piano factory, Victoria's first piano factory.

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Construction of the final residences began in the first half of this year, with future residents expecting to move in by late 2023.&nbsp;

The residences are priced from $1.85 million, with floor plans ranging from 193 sqm to 215 sqm, with individual balconies and generously-sized rooftop terraces.&nbsp;

Prospective buyers can even check out the Gramercy Terraces display which is open by appointment seven days a week.

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A lot of the new homes were snapped up before construction even began, however a number of three-bed terraces are still available in the development. 

Gramercy Terraces hits 50 percent sold in the leafy east pocket of Richmond

The final release of apartments has launched to the market at Golden Age’s Glen Waverly project, Sky Garden.

Built atop The Glen, which has undergone a $500 million redevelopment, Sky Garden offers 536 apartments across three buildings, designed in collaboration with multi-award-winning architects, Rothelowman, with the interiors by DKO Architecture.

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The final release launched to the market includes a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, created to suit a range of lifestyles and types, from growing families to downsizers and single professionals, with the one-bedders already sold out.&nbsp;

A relaxed sense of luxury fills every space, with seamless connections to the private gardens outside, along with panoramic views from the Dandenong Ranges to the Melbourne city skyline.

Set above the residences, a 4,000 sqm outdoor podium garden designed by Aspect Studios is unlike anything else in Australia, comparable in size to an inner-city botanic garden.

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Residents will also benefit from a suite of resort-style amenities, including a relaxation zone, entertainment lounges, barbecue facilities, vegetable gardens, a designated children's play area, and outdoor fitness areas.&nbsp;

Sky Garden is also home to a fully-equipped gym, a luxe pool, designed to bask in natural light, an open plan yoga studio, a steam room, mah-jong room, a library, with a private lounge and fireplace, as well as two private function rooms, complete with kitchens, along with barbecue facilities on the adjoining terrace.

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Set above the residences, a 4,000 sqm outdoor podium garden designed by Aspect Studios is unlike anything else in Australia, comparable in size to an inner-city botanic garden.

Golden Age launch final apartments in Sky Garden, Glen Waverley apartment development

Located in one of Melbourne's most exclusive conclaves, Rose St Quarter arrives to the highly sought after pocket of Ivanhoe, that has remained tucked away for over a century.

Conceived and delivered by a team led by KM Develop, with architecture and interior design by Ewert Leaf and landscapes designed by John Patrick Landscape Architects, the residential project has been inspired by the leafy surrounds of the suburb's elite Fairy Hills precinct.&nbsp;

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Presenting a collection of 31 residences, Rose St Quarter's terraces cascade with greenery combined with natural materials in the built form, establishing a gentle architectural presence embedded in the streetscape.&nbsp;

The classic horizontal form of the facade is articulated by varying extrusions and recesses, bringing a range of secluded, private spaces to the John Patrick-designed garden.

Nearby to an array of parks and gardens and established green streets, the one, two and three-bedroom apartments offer all the benefits of a premium, hillside corner location, with unobstructed north and west city views, along with easy accessibility to nearby amenity.

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An abundance of natural sunlight showcases the colour palettes which have been curated to complement the integration of indoor and outdoor living spaces.

Buyers can select between a range of floorplans, with each apartment adjoining to a private courtyard or balcony, encased in verdant landscaping.&nbsp;

The upper level features three expansive three-bedroom apartments, each enjoying dual aspects and large windows, while a well-sized two-bedroom apartment also features dual aspects along with Crepe Myrtle trees in a private terrace.&nbsp;

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A suite of residential amenities are also incorporated in the building, including a car wash, electric vehicle charging, integrated parcel delivery system as well as extra storage.

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Presenting a collection of 31 residences, Rose St Quarter's terraces cascade with greenery combined with natural materials in the built form, establishing a gentle architectural presence embedded in the streetscape. 

A look into the Ivanhoe apartments, Rose St Quarter 

Marking the third and final apartment building in Mirvac’s master planned Tullamore precinct, FORME is inspired by the natural elements with a collection of one and two-bedroom apartments.&nbsp;

For a limited time, through Mirvac’s exclusive management agency, Real Estate Services by Mirvac, secure a five percent rental guarantee when you purchase one of the final two-bedroom FORME residences*.&nbsp;

This exclusive offer is only available to the first three eligible buyers, before October 31, with prices for a two-bedder starting from $630,000.&nbsp;

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Crafted with natural details and a timeless sophistication, FORME'S generous two-bedroom residences feature large kitchens, light-filled living and dining areas and spacious balconies, which take in the surrounding leafy views.

Spanning from 83 sqm to 104 sqm, the remaining two-bedroom apartments feature an open plan design, with the kitchens featuring reconstituted stone benchtops, brushed platinum tapware, fluted glass cabinetry and Miele appliances.

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Full height, double glazed windows, and sliding doors seamlessly connect the indoors to the out, whilst also providing ample light into each of the homes.&nbsp;

With the prestigious Tullamore community nearing completion, don't miss your opportunity to secure one of the final FORME residences and enjoy the convenience of unrivalled amenity and open green space at your doorstep.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Set in an architectural landmark once known as the Elephant House - which was built to house prized racehorses - the Stables Provedore Cafe offers a local destination for FORME residents to meet, eat and relax amidst the tranquil grounds of Tullamore, while the Next Gen Health and Lifestyle Club delivers a full suite of studio classes, indoor and outdoor pools, a spa and tennis courts.

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Inside FORME, residents will be greeted with a striking double-height entrance and sculptured artwork by acclaimed artist Anna-Wili Highfield, along with&nbsp;a resident's lounge and dining room, complete with a kitchen and garden terrace.&nbsp;

Additional lounges are located on levels two and four, which also include sculptured artworks by Highfield, along with double height ceilings.&nbsp;

*Terms and conditions apply

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Crafted with natural details and a timeless sophistication, FORME'S generous two-bedroom residences feature large kitchens, light-filled living and dining areas and spacious balconies, which take in the surrounding leafy views.

FORME's final two-bed apartments offering buyers five per cent rental guarantee

While sitting just seven kilometres from the Melbourne CBD, Windsor has still maintained its quiet suburban charm.

Bordered to the north by Prahran along with St Kilda to the south, Windsor has access to all the inner-city has to offer, whilst still enjoying the peace and quiet of the suburbs, with a number of parks and green open spaces scattered around.&nbsp;

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A growing number of independent retailers, bars, restaurants and cafes have made a home in the leafy suburb, many of which can be found along Punt Road, known to locals as Little Windsor on Punt.&nbsp;

Windsor is also home to the famous shopping mecca of Chapel Street, which runs through the suburb, providing residents with an array of upscale boutiques, theatres and music venues.&nbsp;

The streets of Windsor are lined with a diverse range of housing, from Victorian-style terrace homes, to semi-detached cottages, as well as the ever-increasing apartment building.&nbsp;

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CV Windsor is the latest residential project to join the ranks, dipping into the potentials of the pocket of suburbia.&nbsp;

The project offers a completed and ready to move-in option for the area, comprising a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments.

While the well-connected site sits among traffic-heavy areas, CV Windsor has been designed as a sanctuary amongst the hustle and bustle.

Designed by deciBel Architecture, CV Windsor’s built form comprises a concrete structure, which helps reduce the impact of sound, with complex geometry driving its design.

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Just moments from the doorstep of the building sits near Prahran Railway Station and tram number 6 on the nearby High Street, along with being just a short walk to all the tram options on St Kilda Rd, providing connectivity to the greater Melbourne region.&nbsp;

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CV Windsor is the latest residential project to join the ranks, dipping into the potentials of the pocket of suburbia. 


Around the ready to move in apartments, CV Windsor 

Famed for its grand estates and wide open spaces, Kew is one of Melbourne’s most exclusive and tightly-held suburbs.&nbsp;

Sitting just seven kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD, the residential project dubbed, The Studley, due to its location in proximity to Kew's leafy Studley Park just 500 metres away, comprises just eight statement residences on its prime Dunlop Avenue site.

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Nestled within a peaceful riverside bushland setting, in close proximity to the iconic Yarra River as well, the mckimm-designed project sits near by to a string of notable attractions, including Studley Park Boathouse, Collingwood Children’s Farm, Abbotsford Convent and Dights Falls.&nbsp;

Residents of The Studley will also be abound with recreational opportunities, with a number of scenic cycling and walking tracks traversing the nearby Studley Park and Yarra Bend Park.&nbsp;

Two golf courses are also in proximity, along with the option to dip an oar in the water of the Yarra.&nbsp;

For the family-occupier, The Studley is also within close proximity to a number of prestigious schools, including Trinity Grammar School, Xavier College, Ruyton Girls’ School, and the Methodist Ladies College.&nbsp;

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Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre and Kew Junction are both within walking distance from the homes, with Kew Junction surrounded by a plethora of cafes, restaurants, eateries and boutique shops. &nbsp;

There is also convenient access to tram, bus and freeway networks, ensuring attractions of the CBD and surrounding precincts are within easy reach.

McKimm collaborated on the project alongside architect David Watson and landscape architect John Patrick to create the three-level building, which boasts two and three-bedroom floorplans of up to 500 sqm.

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Each of the residences house generously sized bedrooms and living spaces, along with integrated outdoor spaces and car parking.&nbsp;

The Studley is also set to be the only opportunity for buyers to secure an off the p​lan apartment in Kew that will be ready to move in this year.

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Nestled within a peaceful riverside bushland setting, in close proximity to the iconic Yarra River as well, the mckimm-designed project sits near by to a string of notable attractions, including Studley Park Boathouse, Collingwood Children’s Farm, Abbotsford Convent and Dights Falls. 

Around the Kew apartments, The Studley

The collaboration of four Australian firms, Citinova, InvoDesign, Point Architects, and Biasol, has brought the latest residential development to Greensborough.

Created as “more than just a home”, but rather a sanctuary, Albero presents a collection of 45 one, two and three-bedroom apartments to the leafy Melbourne suburb.

Citinova have long specialised in the residential development space, while also developing hotels, commercial, and industrial buildings to be a major player in the diversified property space.&nbsp;

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The group has a&nbsp;number of projects in the pipeline, including two commercial office projects planned for&nbsp;Werribee. Citinova has developed the&nbsp;Richmond townhouse project, Glassworks, the masterplanned West Pines, the Brooklyn Interchange,&nbsp;as well as&nbsp;the revitalisation of the Ford Cambellfield employment hub.&nbsp;

“We were inspired to undertake this project because we saw it as the perfect opportunity to create not just a home, but a home that inspires a strong sense of place, embracing all that the location has to offer,” they say about Albero.

“We understand what home is, so we put together a team that genuinely cares about liveability and creating a lasting impression, to of fer homeowners something special that truly embraces its surroundings and the convenience of its location.”

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Albero has been designed in&nbsp;collaboration between Melbourne locals, Point Architects and Invo Design.

Established in 2000, the Melbourne Architects Point are a multi-disciplined practice, who say Albero was designed with the understanding of residents’ needs, a thoughtful design concept, and a consideration of construction within the Greensborough locale.

“This process allowed us to create a building that sits harmoniously within the surroundings and will stand the test of time,” they said.

Invo Design are a boutique full-service architecture firm, who have designed a number of projects across Melbourne, as well as interstate, including the multi-residential, Parkside Apartments and the masterplanned, Largs North.

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“The intent for Albero was to create a landmark building that still responded to its outer-city urban context and setting,” Invo say. &nbsp;

“Careful consideration was given to the existing streetscape and it’s surroundings to create a unique and tasteful vision as to what the new benchmark in Multi residential design for the municipality should aspire to be.”

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Created as “more than just a home”, but rather a sanctuary, Albero presents a collection of 45 one, two and three-bedroom apartments to the leafy suburb.



The team behind the new Greensborough apartment development, Albero

Framed by the bustling Box Hill Central and leafy neighbourhood Box Hill Gardens, Irving Domain is the latest Box Hill apartment project.

Designed to connect to its surroundings, Irving Domain is the work of Sydney-based architects, DKO, which is fronted by founding partners Koos de Keijzer and Zvonko Orsanic.

The multidisciplinary team of more than 200, work across six offices; in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia, with Irving Domain adding to a versatile and stately portfolio, which includes projects such as, Kingloch Parade in Wantirna, Arkadia in Alexandria and Cookson Street in Melbourne.

Leading the design team on Irving Domain, DKO’s Design Director, Jesse Linardi said something really special about the project was its Box Hill location.

“What I love about this project is its location and relationship to the park, while there’s still a little bit of distance from the centre of Box Hill, so you get the best of both worlds,” he said.

“We really wanted to look at referencing the park and giving a soft response to the site, so the curved nature of the building was really important to us, as it also allowed us to really celebrate the corner as key to the site,” he added.

Linardi said the key for DKO was making the plans of Irving Domain liveable, along with being consistent across both the exterior, and the interior, working hard to create a seamless transition between both.

“We wanted to use a lot of glass to allow a lot of sunlight into the apartments, while also really taking advantage of the orientation towards the park and the views.”

“On the rooftop we have this amazing garden, along with a spa. Internally we have some great spaces as well, which have all been located to maximise the views to the city and the park below.”

DKO’s Director Interiors, Michael Drescher said that when they created the interiors, the focus was on understanding the architectural language of Irving Domain and pulling that through to the interiors.

“When you're inside, you’re understanding what building you're in and when you're outside, you know what the interiors are, and at Irving Domain, it's really, really being considered as part of the project,” Drescher said.

“Everything from the parkland to the architecture, and interiors, there’s that strong story there,” he added. &nbsp;

Stepping into Irving Domain’s lobby, Drescher says residents will get a sense of scale, due to the double height space, which pulls together to create a luxurious space and sense of arrival.

“The inspiration for the interiors for Irving Domain came from the beautiful gardens over the road, which have two native trees, the Honey Gum, and the Silver Eucalyptus.”

“It meant that what we can do with materiality was look at warm timber flooring, timber joinery, reconstituted stones and natural stones, and pull all these materials together to create a beautiful, tactile, warm and cool scheme,” Drescher said.

Irving Domain, developed by APH Holdings, will deliver 104 apartments to the leafy locale upon completion, which is slated for 2024.

The project is set to offer a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, with Linardi noting the change in the property market and the increase in buyers looking to apartment living. &nbsp;

“One of the good things that's happened in the last three or four years is that apartment typologies in Melbourne have matured - people expect a higher level,” he said.

“I think people will be more embracing of high density because of the fact that we've gone down the path of high amenity apartments.”

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