<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/s-p-setia">SP Setia</a> has lodged plans for a $750 million, three-tower mixed-use precinct that would complete the long-running redevelopment of Carlton's former Carlton United Breweries site.

The proposal at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/185-195-queensberry-street-carlton-vic-3053">46-78 Bouverie Street and 185-195 Queensberry Street</a> spans a 6,468 sqm site, the last remaining undeveloped parcels within the former brewery's 2007 masterplan.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">COX Architecture</a>, the development will comprise two purpose-built student accommodation towers and a third build-to-sell apartment tower above a shared commercial podium and basement.

Across the three towers, SP Setia is proposing 606 build-to-sell apartments and 1,499 student accommodation units containing 2,009 beds.

The apartments will sit in the tallest tower, which will rise nearly 200m and 55 storeys. It will become&nbsp;one of the more substantial new build-to-sell apartment projects at the northern edge of Melbourne's CBD.

The apartment mix is weighted toward smaller inner-city product, with 188 studios, 206 one-bedroom apartments, 192 two-bedroom apartments and 20 three-bedroom apartments

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Part of the precinct will be a large-scale&nbsp;3,684 sqm supermarket and a further 2,198 sqm of speciality retail, creating close to 5,900 sqm of new commercial space within the precinct.

But one of the biggest components of the proposal is what sits between the buildings.

Around 4,650 sqm, or roughly 72 per cent of the site, will be publicly accessible open space, incorporating plazas, pedestrian connections, landscaped laneways and retail spill-out areas.

The ground plane is intended to finally complete pedestrian connections envisaged when the CUB masterplan was first approved nearly two decades ago, stitching together Victoria Street, Queensberry Street, Bouverie Street and Swanston Street through the former brewery precinct.

Urbis said the development would "complete the CUB precinct", with the public realm providing important north-south and east-west connections through what is currently the final undeveloped portion of the masterplanned site.

SP Setia is also exploring a new linear park within the Bouverie Street road reserve, with the concept to be developed further with the City of Melbourne through the planning process.

The proposal is being pursued through the Victorian Government's Development Facilitation Program under Clause 53.23 for significant residential development with affordable housing.

The planning report acknowledges the proposed heights exceed those contemplated under the original Comprehensive Development Plan and masterplan, but argues the built-form context has changed considerably over the past two decades.

Urbis said the three towers would instead create a stepped transition between Carlton and the Hoddle Grid, rising progressively from the 94.1-metre Tower One along the Queensberry Street edge to the 199.44-metre Tower Three closer to the established CBD-scale buildings to the south.

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SP Setia plans to deliver the development across three stages.

Stage One would deliver the basement, podium and retail areas for the entire precinct alongside the first student tower. Tower Two would follow in Stage Two, before the 606-apartment Tower Three is delivered as the final stage.

If approved and delivered, the project would close out a redevelopment process that has been underway since the former brewery masterplan was approved in 2007, adding more than 2,600 student beds and apartments to a precinct already home to Swanston Central, the Barak Building, RMIT Design Hub and several large student accommodation developments.

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SP Setia plans three-tower finale for Carlton’s former CUB precinct

Melbourne developer Lowe Living is seeking to add to its growing bayside apartment pipeline, filing plans for a boutique eight-residence development in tightly held Middle Park.

Lowe Living, which has built much of its development portfolio across Melbourne's affluent bayside and south-east suburbs, is behind the plans for the 730 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/123-125-erskine-street-middle-park-vic-3206">123-125 Erskine Street</a>, just off Armstrong Street and within the Armstrong Street Neighbourhood Activity Centre.

The developer is seeking approval for a five-storey residential building above two basement levels, with just eight large-format apartments and 18 car spaces.

“This is a deliberately very different proposition for us,"&nbsp;Tim Lowe, Co-Founder of Lowe Living, said.

"Eight residences is exceptionally boutique, but that's precisely what this site calls for.

“There is a strong community in Middle Park and the surrounding suburbs who have spent decades building a life here. They no longer want the maintenance of a large period home, but they aren't prepared to compromise on space, quality or location. We think there is a real opportunity to capture that hyper local market. A site like this rarely comes to market.”

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The low-density proposal has been designed by Cera Stribley and is being progressed through the Victorian Government's Great Design Fast Track pathway, having already secured eligibility from the Minister for Planning.

The Office of the Victorian Government Architect supported its eligibility after finding the proposal demonstrated consistency with the program's seven design principles, while the project's financial feasibility has also been independently confirmed by Invest Victoria.

The project is targeting the downsizer market, with the planning documents describing the homes as larger-format residences and noting the two penthouses could otherwise have been configured as four separate apartments.

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The site has dual frontage to Erskine Street and Canterbury Place and currently comprises a collection of commercial buildings used as offices, including a former heritage bakehouse, a former stable, a later gabled addition and a central courtyard.

It sits within the Commercial 1 Zone and the Armstrong Street Commercial Precinct heritage overlay, with the existing property classified as a contributory heritage place.

Heritage has subsequently played a significant role in Cera Stribley's design.

The front section of the former bakehouse facing Erskine Street will be retained, including its return walls, street-facing hipped roof and chimneys, while the Erskine Street façade and part of the western return wall of the former stable will also be incorporated into the new development.

Levels four and five will be set back five metres from the retained stable façade, while bricks removed through demolition are proposed to be salvaged and reused within the new building where possible.

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Rather than presenting as a single five-storey building to Erskine Street, Cera Stribley has broken the development into a series of distinct forms.

A three-storey infill element will sit between the retained bakehouse and stable façades, with the upper levels recessed behind the heritage fabric. Canterbury Place will similarly feature two three-storey podium forms, separated by a central pedestrian accessway, before the upper two levels step back from the street.

A pedestrian through-link will run through the centre of the project between Erskine Street and Canterbury Place, creating entrances from both sides of the site and introducing landscaping and communal areas through the ground plane.

Landscape architect Acre has designed planting across the ground level, private terraces and upper levels, including a feature canopy tree at level three and integrated planting and arbours across the level four terraces. Five existing Erskine Street trees are proposed to be retained.

Sustainability is also a significant component of the Great Design Fast Track application. The apartments are targeting an average eight-star NatHERS rating, with no residence below 6.5 stars, while the project has achieved a 75 per cent BESS score. Seven of the eight apartments are designed for cross-ventilation, with the remaining residence using mechanically assisted natural ventilation.

The plans also incorporate an 8kWp rooftop solar system, a 5,000-litre rainwater tank and infrastructure allowing future electric vehicle charging for every residence.

Lowe has a strong portfolio across Melbourne's blue-chip suburbs. They recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/jardin-house-by-lowe-living-camberwell-335-camberwell-road-camberwell-vic-3124">Jardin House by Lowe Living</a> in Camberwell, their first development in the Stonnington LGA.

Lowe Living unveils Middle Park apartment development

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	<li data-end="442" data-section-id="8tsh6o" data-start="289">DVB Projects is preparing to launch its second Gold Coast apartment development, with demolition now underway at 137 Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach.</li>
	<li data-end="573" data-section-id="1nyxl3e" data-start="443">The 34-level tower will comprise just 49 ultra-luxury residences, including half-floor, full-floor and penthouse apartments.</li>
	<li data-end="717" data-section-id="oiyimj" data-start="574">The launch follows strong demand at DVB's nearby Sea Glass project, which is more than 50 per cent sold and currently under construction.</li>
	<li data-end="888" data-section-id="epk9o9" data-start="718">The development adds to the transformation of Old Burleigh Road, with premium beachfront apartment projects continuing to reshape the tightly held Broadbeach strip.</li>
</ul>

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/dvb-projects">DVB Projects</a> is preparing to launch its second Gold Coast apartment development, with demolition now underway on the Broadbeach site as the Sydney developer moves closer to bringing the ultra-luxury project to market.

The 34-level tower at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/137-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">137 Old Burleigh Road</a> will comprise just 49 residences, ranging from half-floor apartments through to full-floor homes and a penthouse. The launch follows the strong sales performance of DVB's nearby Sea Glass development. More than half of the apartments at Sea Glass, on the other side of Broadbeach, have been snapped up, well ahead of its late 2027 completion

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The start of demolition at 137 Old Burleigh Road signals DVB Projects’ underlying confidence in the Gold Coast’s luxury beachside apartment sector.

“We see the Gold Coast as one of the most compelling lifestyle markets in Australia, particularly at the premium end where demand continues to deepen,” said Dean Brown, Managing Director of DVB.&nbsp;

“This project has been carefully designed to respond to that demand - delivering large-format residences with a level of quality, privacy and amenity that is still relatively rare in the apartment market on the beachside."

Brown says the site itself is "exceptional."

"Old Burleigh Road is one of the most tightly held beachfront strips, and opportunities to deliver a project of this scale and calibre in this location are extremely limited.”

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The project will comprise 40 half-floor residences of approximately 260 sqm, alongside eight full-floor residences spanning around 524 sqm.

A single penthouse will crown the building, featuring a private pool, barbecue area, indoor gym and dedicated entertaining spaces.

Residents will have access to a resort-style suite of amenities, including a 20-metre pool with daybeds, a gymnasium, hot and cold plunge pools, a sauna, and private residents’ lounge and dining facilities.

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Sales agent Todd Matheson, of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/pezet-matheson">Pezet Matheson</a>, which is marketing both 137 Old Burleigh Road and Sea Glass, said 137 Old Burleigh Road would address a clear gap in the market for genuine luxury products.

“There are very few opportunities on the Gold Coast where buyers can secure a residence of this size and quality in a new building,” Matheson said.

“What we’re seeing is a growing cohort of downsizers and interstate buyers who still want space - they’re not willing to compromise on living area, entertaining or finishes.

“This project has been designed with that buyer in mind. It offers the scale of a home, combined with the convenience and security of apartment living, in one of the coast’s most desirable positions.”

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Located on a 1,156 sqm site one block from the beachfront, the development will replace an ageing walk-up building and is expected to contribute to the ongoing transformation of the Old Burleigh Road strip into one of the Gold Coast’s most prestigious residential corridors.

With the development moving into the delivery phase, 137 Old Burleigh Road is slated to hit the market later this year.

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DVB Projects to launch second Broadbeach apartment tower as demolition commences

<a data-end="327" data-is-only-node="" data-start="250" href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/norus-projects" rel="noopener" target="_new">Norus Developments</a> has lodged plans for a new apartment development in Clayton that would add further momentum to the suburb's emerging Green Street corridor.

Plans have been lodged for the consolidated site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/1359-1365-centre-road-clayton-vic-3168">1359-1365 Centre Road</a>, where Norus is seeking approval for 218 apartments across a 12-storey apartment building designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/life-architecture-and-urban-design">Life Architecture</a>.

The proposal sits within the Clayton Major Activity Centre at the threshold of the planned Green Street corridor, a landscaped pedestrian connection intended to improve links through the precinct towards Clayton Railway Station.

The development would replace the site's existing collection of low-scale residential and commercial buildings with a single consolidated building, introducing significantly greater housing density to this part of Centre Road.

A retail tenancy is proposed at ground level to activate the Centre Road frontage, accompanied by transparent street interfaces and landscaping intended to create a more pedestrian-focused edge to the development.

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The building has been designed with stepped massing and upper-level setbacks to manage its transition towards surrounding residential properties. The planning report describes the approach as one that integrates the building into the landscape rather than treating landscaping as a secondary element.

"A strong landscape and public realm strategy underpins the proposal," Urbis states in the planning report.

"Public benefits include an affordable housing contribution, a new pocket park, generous landscaped setbacks, deep soil planting and integrated Water Sensitive Urban Design."

The report adds that these elements are intended to create "a permeable, pedestrian-focused ground plane that enhances walkability, supports urban cooling and reinforces the emerging Green Street character."

Biophilic and passive design principles extend through the residential levels, with planting, daylight, natural ventilation and views towards landscaped areas forming part of the amenity strategy.

Parking would be concentrated away from the public realm, with 145 car spaces proposed from the rear laneway rather than dominating the Centre Road frontage.

The proposal follows an extensive pre-application process with the City of Monash. Three formal meetings were held between the project team and Council from December 2025 to March 2026, with the scheme evolving through several concept iterations before the current design was lodged.

The project arrives as Clayton prepares for substantial change around its established activity centre and the wider Suburban Rail Loop precinct. Its position on Centre Road places the development within an existing concentration of shops, services and public transport, while the Green Street connection is intended to strengthen pedestrian access towards Clayton Railway Station.

First look: Norus plans landscape-led apartment project for Clayton’s emerging Green Street

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gardner-vaughan-group">Gardner Vaughan Group</a> has officially commenced construction on Bronze on Chevron, celebrating the sod turning of its first-ever Gold Coast development and marking a significant milestone in the company's continued expansion across South East Queensland.&nbsp;

Following the successful delivery of premium residential developments throughout Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/bronze-on-chevron-8-mawarra-street-chevron-island-qld-4217">Bronze on Chevron</a> represents Gardner Vaughan Group's entry into the Gold Coast market. Bronze will deliver 119 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments above two ground-level retail tenancies.

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The recent sod turning ceremony was attended by Deputy Mayor Mark Hammel, President of the Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club, Cassandra Sedgman, project consultants, purchasers, project partners and invited guests to celebrate the commencement of construction.&nbsp;

Gardner Vaughan Group Chief Executive Officer Simon Betteridge said Bronze on Chevron represented an exciting new chapter for the business.&nbsp;

"We've spent almost four decades building homes that respond to the way people want to live, and we're excited to bring that experience to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/chevron-island-qld-4217">Chevron Island</a>," Betteridge said.

"Bronze on Chevron is particularly significant because it marks Gardner Vaughan Group's first development on the Gold Coast following many successful projects across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast."

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Betteridge said the ground breaking is a proud moment for the&nbsp;team and their purchasers, who can now see their future homes beginning to take shape.&nbsp;

"As both developer and builder, we're able to oversee every aspect of the project from design through to construction, ensuring the quality and attention to detail Gardner Vaughan Group has become renowned for."&nbsp;

Designed by acclaimed architectural practice <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cottee-parker-architects">Cottee Parker</a>, Bronze on Chevron has been thoughtfully designed to complement Chevron Island's evolving streetscape while embracing its relaxed coastal lifestyle.

The development will offer generous residences with refined interiors, premium finishes and resort-style amenities, with completion anticipated in early 2029.&nbsp;

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The development will offer generous residences with refined interiors, premium finishes and resort-style amenities, with completion anticipated in early 2029

Gardner Vaughan Group breaks ground on first Gold Coast development, Bronze on Chevron

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;

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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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