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

Landing in arguably one of Melbourne most liveable suburbs, the joint venture between CQ Property Developments and Loi Project is the latest in the line of residential projects moulding their way into the Ormond streetscape.

Positioned on the corner of its namesake street, Walsh Grange delivers a collection of 23 apartments to the burgeoning setting, designed to deliver the security of community and the comfort of a private, premium residence.

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The quaint, 150-year-old suburb has evolved to offer every modern convenience, whilst still maintaining the community charm of a bayside suburb, with wide, tree-lined streets, just 20 minutes from the CBD.

Local architecture firm, Telha Clarke is behind the design of the modern low-rise building, with their focus to create a feeling of connection, through shared public spaces, and surrounding gardens and trees.

The ground floor comprises nine apartments, with a mix of one, two and three bedroom offerings.

Selected ground-floor residences also include rear entries, adding further texture to the building’s character.

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A step up, level one features eight two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments, all sitting across upwards of 70 sqm of floor space, along with one, two-bedroom, one-bathroom residence, that covers 68 sqm.

Level two of Walsh Grange comprises five apartments, with two, two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments, two, two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartments and one, three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment.

Projects by Buxton director Heath Thompson says due to the uniqueness of Walsh Grange, the project is drawing attention from everywhere, from first home buyers to downsizers.

"There's nothing nearby locally that offers such a wide mix of both configurations, price point, and quality of development," Thompson said

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“With Kilvington Grammar just around the corner, along with a host of other schools and parks and family-orientated amenity, we’re expecting to have a number of buyers amalgamate apartments also, to create that bigger space that is taking over the current property market," Thompson added.

The small pocket in the Glen Eira district, where Walsh Grange is located, has grown substantially over the years and is&nbsp;now brimming with&nbsp;bustling retail precincts, extensive amenities and education options, as well as having an abundant number of public parks and gardens, along with its proximity to Brighton Beach.

One, two and three-bedroom apartments can still be purchased in Walsh Grange, with floorplans spanning from 49 sqm 97 sqm.

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The quaint, 150-year-old suburb has evolved to offer every modern convenience, whilst still maintaining the community charm of a bayside suburb, with wide, tree-lined streets, just 20 minutes from the CBD.

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What's driving buyers to Ormond apartments, Walsh Grange

Hamton’s Moonee Valley project, Stonepine House, is a sanctuary enveloped by greenery and enlivened by an amenity-rich offering, marking itself as one of Melbourne’s most exciting new urban precincts.

Created in collaboration with some of Australia’s best-in-class industry pioneers, the project prioritises nature, wellbeing and community, with a collection of 119 apartments.

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As the next evolution of the Moonee Valley Park precinct, Stonepine House introduces one, two, and three-bedroom residences, with the apartments enjoying a privileged position, surrounded by the area’s curated botanical landscapes.

Considered architecture by Rothelowman is elegant and restrained, with a base of open colonnades and brickwork connecting the building to the ground, while sharing identity with the location’s period homes and townhouses.

Residents will arrive in style, with a dedicated porte cochere, providing Stonepine House with an elegantly designed forecourt, echoing a luxury hotel arrival experience.

The apartment interiors at Stonepine House have been designed by Carr, one of Australia’s most awarded names in design.

Each residence captures the essence of the botanical environment, designed entirely with lifestyle in mind, with interior spaces aligning function with aesthetics.

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With each arrival, life’s necessities are stored out of sight in the welcome zone, which acts as a place to charge your phone, and store your keys, bags, and shoes, upon arrival.

A selection of floorplans are offered for different lifestyle requirements across Stonepine House, with a choice between The House Residences and The Grand Residences.

The House Residences open to serene green views, with the Grand Residences across the upper levels enjoying outlooks across leafy canopies.

Textures of timber, stone and brushed metal are applied in refined ways, with the option to select appliances and material palettes in light contemporary tones, or classic dark hues, providing buyers the opportunity to curate a unique space.

Sunlight floods in through expansive windows and apertures, while the layouts allow an unobstructed flow of light to permeate and accentuate the inherent quality of the materials.

The kitchen is a sculptural focal point and an inviting area to entertain or gather in the apartments. Engineered stone wraps around the counter height bench in a waterfall design, with the splashback and adjacent benchtop providing the kitchen with an elegant sense of flow.

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Walls of seamless joinery are understated to conceal the working elements of the space, with select apartments enjoying an additional walk-in pantry, with a suite of appliances, including a fully-integrated dishwasher, oven and cooktop standard.

The two and three-bedroom residences at Stonepine House enjoy additional bedrooms as versatile spaces that can be customised to the buyers needs, with the space offering flexibility for modern living requirements.

With the inclusion of a study in select apartments, these spaces provide flexibility and liveability for work or relaxation.

Bathrooms are an expression of tranquillity within The House Residences, with clean contemporary lines enlivened by organic surfaces, with the bathing space fitted with an overhead shower.

Each bedroom is open yet intimate, with a luxurious aesthetic achieved through scale and tactile appeal. Tonal grey carpets create a textural balance against the smooth, white surfaces, while green vistas lend a cocooning sense of sanctuary.

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The Grand Residences’ architecture accommodates multiple aspects, with wrap-around terraces to some homes.

Residents will enjoy sweeping views, moments of dappled light and immersion in greenery whilst interacting with nature.

Across the living areas, rich, textural timbers are juxtaposed with metal accents.

Carr’s neutral palette, gallery-like walls and open shelving provides a high level of personalisation for residents to articulate their unique taste and style, while the oak timber floorboards bring depth and warmth.

Central and spacious, the kitchens in The Grand Residences are designed to enhance the flow of daily life, with an island bench the focal point of the space.

The robust design gains movement from natural stone patterns that run across its surface, married with the kitchen’s neutral palette of tonal joinery and brushed metal, which extends through to the butler’s pantry, in select homes.

A range of premium Miele appliances are also standard, while recessed lighting adds warm ambience, highlighting the rich textures of the space.

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Natural light and views are an essential element of each private retreat, with many bedrooms featuring direct access to leafy terraces.

A harmony of light and fresh air was a focus in the design, complemented by carpet underfoot or optional engineered floorboard upgrades.

Master-suites reveal walk-in robes that are treated as large dressing rooms, fitted with concealed storage compartments.

Bathrooms feature luxurious detailing, with lighting touches highlighting natural textures and sculptural qualities, reflective, textured surfaces inspired by nature, and stone-finish walls and floors for an organic aesthetic. Oversized showers are finished with gunmetal grey or classic chrome showerheads, continuing the minimalist approach

The final release of apartments are now selling in Stonepine House, with a mix of one, two and three-bedroom floorplans remaining.&nbsp;

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Inside the Stonepine House residences

Sitting amongst the Moonee Valley neighbourhood trees, <a href="/new-apartments/stonepine-house-at-moonee-valley-park-kenna-street-moonee-ponds">Stonepine House at Moonee Valley Park </a>is engulfed in nature.

Award-winning landscape architects Tract, are behind the designs of the verdant green community, integrating a plant-filled eden around the building’s form. &nbsp;

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Set in one of Australia’s most vibrant new residential enclaves, surrounded by lush, expansive parklands, <a href="/new-apartments/stonepine-house-at-moonee-valley-park-kenna-street-moonee-ponds">Stonepine House is a unique urban sanctuary, enveloped by historic, native greenery, and set within an amenity-rich precinct by developers Hamton.</a>

As a model of biophilic design, Moonee Valley Park has transformed from a once green valley, into now an iconic racecourse, with homes set to be built within the botanical landscape. &nbsp;

Residents will experience the enhanced sense of wellbeing that comes with a lifestyle integrated within 20 hectares of curated green spaces, set to become the new social heart of Melbourne’s inner north.

Moonee Valley Park offers a series of nature-led, urban experiences within a connected 10-minute neighbourhood - where every convenience has been designed to be within walking distance from the homes.

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Since its unveiling in November 2020, Tote Park has established itself as a flourishing community space, with 5,000 sqm of dedicated green space.

Open grassy lawns, serpentine gardens, and a nature playground offer a host of play based amenities for families, in addition to the MV+ Program for community health and fitness.

Tote Park is the precursor to Moonee Valley Park’s considered design for amenities and programming that put residents’ health and wellbeing as the priority.

Overlooking the park is TOTE Bar &amp; Dining - a restored historical venue re-presented to Moonee Ponds and Melbourne as a unique all-day dining experience, with curated food and local and imported beverage options.

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The Field and Rumpus will provide further active outdoor space within the development, with the Field of Moonee Valley Racecourse transformed on non-racing days into an open communal space, with a multi-purpose sports zone, fringed by landscaping.

Rumpus has been designed to incorporate nature and play with thoughtful landscapes and custom-designed play equipment, with the feature adventure playground.

Shopping and dining is also abundant within the Moonee Valley precinct, with Cox Place, The Stalls, the Arena, and The Valley.

In the vibrant village heart of Moonee Valley Park, Cox Place will feature a curated mix of specialty retailers, cafés and restaurants, alongside co-working spaces, small business hubs, as well as offering yoga, pilates and medical suites to its comprehensive lifestyle offering.

The Arena acts as a welcoming space for the community to gather, dine and enjoy events throughout the year, with an outdoor cinema and performance space. &nbsp;

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Moonee Valley Racing Club will draw on its expertise to provide a diverse array of community experiences. When not occupied by the thoroughbreds on race-days, the historic stalls will be transformed into a unique space for activations, such as vibrant markets and creative dining and entertainment pop-ups.

Nestled within&nbsp;the residences are additional&nbsp;green, leafy spaces, with Stonepine Square, Glenara Walk and the Resident's Garden.&nbsp;

Stonepine Square has been curated as a Mediterranean-inspired space that features vine covered pergolas and inbuilt and free-standing seating.

The classic piazza is an organic meeting space where residents will gather around the 125 year-old Italian stone pine trees that define this curated public square with heritage accents.

Glenara Walk is a corridor of botanical beauty, adjacent to Stonepine House and leading to the wider neighbourhood.

Reimagining traditional urban pathways, Glenara Walk has been designed as a linear journey through the woodlands, with the walkway linking&nbsp;residents from the residences to the local precinct amenity and surrounding streets, through a diverse collection of deciduous trees and flowering plant species that change with the seasons.

The Resident's Garden is a&nbsp;secluded garden sanctuary acting as a restorative retreat for residents to engage with nature.

Surrounded by ferns and lush vegetation, residents can step&nbsp;through the garden via floating steps and decks that sit above the forest floor, with access from&nbsp;Stonepine Square, through a private entrance from Glenara Walk or directly through Stonepine House.&nbsp;

One, two and three-bedroom apartments can still be snapped up in the nature-driven development,&nbsp;with the project currently in the pre-construction phase.

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As a model of biophilic design, Moonee Valley Park has transformed from a once green valley, into now an iconic racecourse, with homes set to be built within the botanical landscape.  



An exemplar of biophillic design; around the Moonee Valley Park apartments, Stonepine House

With the building industry hit hard by the recent material price rises, along with twin evils of short supply and inflation, the result is many developers are either falling short and not able to deliver a product, or many are opting for lower quality construction options.&nbsp;

One of a handful of bespoke projects to be constructed on time during the hardships is 63 Heyington Place, Toorak Melbourne.&nbsp;

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Developed by Melbourne-based, Sterling Global, Heyington is clad in Portuguese limestone, demonstrating an effort for high quality construction.&nbsp; 
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Visioneer Builders overcame challenges with the use of the limestone panelling, as each small area required multiple stonemasons to ensure the joints and architectural elements were immaculately aligned and pieced together.&nbsp;

Sterling Global Development Director, David Morgan, said Heyington would be difficult to deliver in today’s market with today’s construction and supply costs.&nbsp; 
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“Sadly, I think lavish stone facades and premium building materials will become all the more rare and exclusive as many developers and builders struggle to deliver high-quality projects with the current cost and supply chain challenges,” he said.

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With its exterior structure designed predominantly using the Portuguese limestone cladding render, along with detailed timber soffits, the building looks to serve as a timeless long-term building in one of Melbourne’s oldest and most established suburbs.&nbsp;

In collaboration with Acre Landscape Architects, the 12 apartments have been envisioned as an urban oasis, set to create its own identity amongst the history of Toorak.&nbsp;

Proving further evidence toward the considered design, Heyington was recently announced as a finalist in the Interior Design Excelled Awards under the multi-residential category.&nbsp;

The IDEA is Australia’s most accomplished independent design awards program and judges across fifteen categories and six awards with the finalists set to be announced in November at the IDEA Gala.

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Construction has completed on the Toorak project, with a limited number of residences remaining.&nbsp;

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With its exterior structure designed predominantly using the Portuguese limestone cladding render, along with detailed timber soffits, the building looks to serve as a timeless long-term building in one of Melbourne’s oldest and most established suburbs. 



Sterling Global deliver limestone-clad apartments to Toorak

ASX-listed developer Cedar Woods has welcomed the completion of its fourth apartment building in Williams Landing, Lincoln Apartments, in Melbourne’s fast-growing west.

The Lincoln Apartments delivers 69 one and two-bedroom apartments over five levels, answering demand for first home buyers and local investors looking to enter the property market.&nbsp;

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Render inside one of the Lincoln Apartments. Image supplied.&nbsp;

Located at 38 Clark Street, the project also offers a suite of communal amenities, including a rooftop garden with barbecue facilities, along with a gym, complete with cardio equipment and weights.&nbsp;

Cedar Woods Chief Operating Officer, Patrick Archer said The Lincoln Apartments were designed with amenity front of mind, delivering both quality and convenience to residents.&nbsp;

“We know that a sense of community is a top priority for many first-home buyers, and we have fostered this sense of community by delivering inviting common areas within the building,” he said.&nbsp;

Designed by renowned Australian architecture practice DKO Architecture, Lincoln Apartments is comprised of a series of bold forms that anchor its presence in the heart of the town centre at the corner of Clark Street and Tonkin Way.

In a bid to attract couples and families to the community, each of the apartments incorporate clever storage solutions and generous layouts to enhance and maximise the flexibility and utility of the residences.

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Abundant glazing features throughout, allowing natural light to fill living and bedroom spaces, while balconies extend the sense of space within each apartment, celebrating indoor-outdoor living.

Williams Landing is one of the fastest growing suburbs in the City of Wyndham and is identified as a Major Activity Centre within the Plan Melbourne planning strategy, having the potential to accommodate a third of future white-collar jobs in the Wyndham area according to a MacroPlan Dimasi report.

With over 9,000 residences, the local community also benefits from a number of local business that have found their home in the area, along with sporting clubs and other community organisations which contribute to the burgeoning community.&nbsp;

“Williams Landing continues to grow year on year, and we’re seeing consistent demand for the area with a vacancy rate of just 1.2 per cent in June,” said Archer.&nbsp;

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The completion of Lincoln Apartments brings the Williams Landing Town Centre residential capacity to 268 apartment dwellings, complementing existing buildings Newtown, Oxford, and Lancaster Apartments.

Residents are still available in the Waterline Place Merchant Apartments, along with a selection of townhomes in the Firefly collection.&nbsp;

Designed by Elenberg Fraser, Merchant comprises a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, along with a collection of exclusive Sky Homes on the upper levels that take in the surrounding sweeping views of the bay and city skyline.

Crowning the building is the rooftop terrace, complete with multiple seating zones, a communal garden and&nbsp;children's play space.

Completion of Merchant Apartments is expected by mid-2024, signalling the final opportunity to buy into the masterplanned community.&nbsp;

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Established in Perth in 1987, Cedar Woods has grown to become one of the country’s leading developers.

From urban subdivisions, medium to high-density apartments and townhomes, to retail and commercial developments, the group has built up a mixed portfolio across their time, with the Victorian portfolio currently including the complementary Williams Landing Shopping Centre, as well as projects, St.A, St Albans, Jackson Green, Clayton South, Mason Quarter, Wollert, 88 Leveson, North Melbourne, Clara Place, and Fraser Rise.

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Williams Landing expands with the completion of fourth apartment building, Lincoln Apartments

Positioning itself as one of the city’s most dynamic and eclectic neighbourhoods, North Melbourne is home to a mix of established and new housing, along with a spat of commercial, industrial, retail and community facilities.&nbsp;&nbsp;

​​Since the 1980s, North Melbourne has slowly become gentrified due to its proximity to the city centre, with Errol and Victoria streets a popular hub for foodies, with a range of cafes and restaurants lining the strip.&nbsp;

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Shopping strips such as Errol and Victoria streets are popular for their range of cafes, restaurants and boutiques.

The nearby Queensberry Street has also transformed itself into the home of the arts over the years, now hosting the Melbourne Fringe Festival yearly at the old North Melbourne Town Hall which is now known as the Arts House.&nbsp;

Delivering a boutique collection of townhomes to the heart of the suburb, Cedar Woods’ 88 Leveson builds on the heritage of North Melbourne with a design that pays homage to the area’s industrial past.&nbsp;

Renowned builders, Burbank Urban have been appointed to construct the project, which presents a bold exterior, featuring brick, black metal and compressed sheet cladding.

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Mirroring the materiality and proportion of the former warehouse site, large windows create generous openings for natural light along with connections to the external spaces.

Cedar Woods engaged design-led Australian architecture firm, Genton to design 88 Levenson, offering a mix of multi-levelled three and four-bedroom townhomes.&nbsp;

Genton, with offices in both Melbourne and Sydney, is led by Principals Steven Toia, Marc Debney and Jamie McCutcheon, amassing a varied portfolio over their time, including both residential projects such as Cumulus and Verse as well as commercial works, like the Ford Asia Pacific Product Development Centre and the Powerhouse in Parramatta.&nbsp;

Conceived for owner-occupiers, each dwelling comprises open living spaces for entertaining on the first floor and large bedrooms on the upper floors.

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Designed to be spacious and flexible, the homes incorporate premium finishes such as engineered timber flooring, wool carpets and stone benchtops, along with the option to include personal lift access or an expansive whole floor master suite.&nbsp;

Crowning each of the homes are sun-drenched outdoor terraces, offering views to the North Melbourne skyline, as well as providing an additional extension to the homes.&nbsp;

Construction is due to commence soon on the project, with completion slated for 2024.&nbsp;

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A look into Cedar Woods' North Melbourne townhomes, 88 Leveson 

ICON Developments has welcomed the completion of its latest residential project, Inkerman &amp; 
Nelson.

The inner-city Balaclava development wrapped construction in August, delivering 26 townhomes to the city-fringe suburb, which have now all officially sold.&nbsp;

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Proving popular with young families, 70 per cent of the residences were sold just before the pandemic, with the remaining 30 per cent sold during Melbourne’s lockdowns.

ICON’s 20-plus years of experience working alongside communities and industry-leading 
experts to craft and deliver smart-designed spaces saw Inkerman &amp; Nelson designed with relevance for the Melbourne market, proving its success in a tightly held market.

The group’s Head of Development, Scott Jarzynka said in order for the project to withstand the many impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the townhomes needed to speak to core values of space, location, and community.&nbsp;

“The project reflects collective living and puts the resident at the heart of the home. We’re 
proud to have developed a project such as Inkerman &amp; Nelson which reflects the vibrancy of 
the Balaclava community, Jarzynka said.

With architecture by MAArchitects, the project capitalises on its northern orientation and spacious floorplans, featuring two, three and four-bedroom homes.&nbsp;

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Each of the townhouses are light-filled, with whole-floor living zones that bask in the dual aspect and leafy outlooks, tactfully crafted by Eckersley Garden Architecture across the site.&nbsp;

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Japanese construction and real estate development giant, Kajima Corporation, Inkerman &amp; Nelson was delivered by Kajimaowned building group Minicon.

“ICON has a unique three-pillared business model as a developer, contractor, and financier,” Jarzynka said.&nbsp;

“With Kajima’s financial backing across ICON Developments and Minicon, we were pleased to 
be able to endure the many turbulent periods as a result of the pandemic and many lockdowns 
in Victoria.”

Director of Eisen Property and executive selling agent of the Inkerman &amp; Nelson project, Nat Eisen spoke to the awareness ICON has in the Melbourne market, which is widely-held by purchasers who do their due diligence when it comes to buying property, especially in the off the plan market.&nbsp;

“We were very impressed with the overall reception to Inkerman &amp; Nelson, particularly 
considering the unprecedented market conditions we experienced throughout the campaign,” Eisen said.&nbsp;

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“The project appealed to a broad range of segments including downsizers, young families, and 
first home buyers.”

ICON is also developing a collection of projects in the popular suburb of Brighton.&nbsp;

Both, Grandview and Willow, are bespoke residential offerings, brought together in collaboration with partners, Carpe Group and Samuel Property, with completion slated for later this year and the early months of 2023.&nbsp;

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Proving popular with young families, 70 per cent of the residences were sold just before the pandemic, with the remaining 30 per cent sold during Melbourne’s lockdowns.

ICON Developments completes latest townhome development, Inkerman & Nelson 

Differentiating itself from the larger projects on the market in the area, the Riva Ridge-developed Soul Hampton offers just eight apartments across the site.

The group engaged locals, Finnis Architecture and Interiors to design the building, with the apartments incorporating natural stone and veneer timber panelling, packed with fine finishes and Gaggenau appliances

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With a focus on maximising space, the project delivers a mix of two and three-bedroom apartments, ranging from 120 sqm to 181 sqm.&nbsp;

With a majority of the residences already sold, Noorden Sales Agent, David Lamond highlighted the limited opportunity in the sought-after project, with just two residences remaining.&nbsp;

“The two-bedroom apartment is possibly the largest two-bed option available in Hampton, which just adds to the project, with its already amazing location,” Lamond said.&nbsp;

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Starting from $1,595,000, the 143 sqm two-bedroom apartment finds its home on level one of Soul, appointed with a large and luxurious floorplan.&nbsp;

A ground floor apartment is also up for grabs, spanning 231 sqm, with a price tag of $1,925,000.&nbsp;

The three-bedroom offering benefits from an expansive landscaped courtyard, with the south-facing area also including an alfresco dining space.&nbsp;

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With two-bathrooms and two car spaces, both of the apartments also come with a storage room in the basement.&nbsp;

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With a focus on maximising space, the project delivers a mix of two and three-bedroom apartments, ranging from 120 sqm to 181 sqm. 

A look into the remaining apartments at Soul Hampton

Boutique property developer Kervale has smashed the Brighton price record for an apartment, selling a four-bedroom penthouse off-the-plan within its ESSENCE project for $10.2 million, equating to a whopping $22,000 sqm rate.&nbsp;

The sale breaks the current sqm rate for the suburb, which was achieved in August last year for a five-bedroom house at $19,000 sqm.&nbsp;

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It is also the highest price ever achieved for an apartment, smashing the $8.2 million record achieved in 2019 for a three-bedroom apartment.&nbsp;

The sale is made even more impressive with ESSENCE having only launched to market in April.&nbsp;

ESSENCE comprises two buildings with 11 residences in each, with the state-of-the-art residences designed with discerning owners inmind.&nbsp;

Kervale Sales Director Michael Ryan said the record-breaking sale is evidence that the luxury apartment market is still thriving.&nbsp;

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“The four-bedroom penthouse is the jewel in the crown, it has all the elements often reserved for an expansive house and truly is the epitome of luxury living in Brighton,” he said.&nbsp;

The local buyer comes from Hawthorn and while not downsizing, was attracted to the luxurious design of ESSENCE, which includes a private rooftop and swimming pool, complete with city and bay views.&nbsp;

Designed by the renowned Bruce Henderson Architecture and Interiors, ESSENCE offers design and amenities that would be difficult to rival in Brighton, says Ryan.

Located beneath the ground floor of the complex are a secluded and sophisticated set of amenities to replenish and recharge the senses and to bring something extra to apartment living, including a wine cellar, residents lounge area, private dining room, kitchenette, billiards table, and private gym and yoga studio.&nbsp;

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“The local buyer had been searching for a long time to find an expansive home with city views that was really special and the ESSENCE penthouse offered just that - four bedrooms, two studies, an eight-car garage, a spiral staircase to a private rooftop complete with a pool and all the amenities reserved exclusively for residents, all while providing a lock up and leave lifestyle,” he added.&nbsp;

ESSENCE homes are spread across two distinct wings of the building, offering the ultimate quiet, intimate refuge.&nbsp;

The central courtyard creates a street presence that aligns with the natural rhythm of Black Street via purposeful architecture.&nbsp;

18 of the homes are composed of two or three-bedrooms, two-bathrooms and two car parks, while the remaining two penthouses boast three-bedrooms, three-bathrooms and three car parks.&nbsp;

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Managing Director and Corporate Director of Bruce Henderson Architects, Graham Morrison, said the amenities on offer are reminiscent of a 6-star hotel.&nbsp;

“The idea behind the design was to be able to provide people with large homes to be able to downsize but still have the facilities they’re used to. In some cases they haven’t experienced this level of comfort before,” said Morrison.&nbsp;

In the parking area, amenities such as the electric vehicle charging points, pet grooming facilities, bicycle storage, golf club lockers, and a car washing station make ESSENCE living unparalleled in terms of convenience.&nbsp;

“Lifestyles need to incorporate more than just a living space; they need areas, landscapes and buildings which are interesting and liveable. Large open living spaces provide exclusive, thoughtful design outcomes with lots of important detailing,” he said.&nbsp;

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Internally, the interiors are inspired by the external facade, designed to embrace open space.&nbsp;

Each room encapsulates sophistication via a clean, neutral palette within, while adding modern, exciting touches with natural stone, quality joinery, tapware, lighting and appliances such as VZUG and Liebeherr.&nbsp;

It is currently under construction and is scheduled for completion in early 2023. Remaining apartments are priced from $1.495 million and $3.5 million for penthouses.

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It is also the highest price ever achieved for an apartment, smashing the $8.2 million record achieved in 2019 for a three-bedroom apartment. 

Kervale’s ESSENCE Brighton Project Smashes Price Record at $10.2 million

A crop of new residents will soon be calling Footscray home.

The Keystone Property Group project, Ovation, recently topped out, with Platinum Construction behind the build of the inner-city apartments.

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Located just 5.6 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD, Footscray is one of those rare suburbs that, while possessing a strong village-like atmosphere, enjoys the same connectivity to that of a city fringe locale.

Designed by architects, Kavellaris Urban Design (KUD), Ovation delivers 131 residences to the heart of the suburb, with a mix of two and three-bedroom apartments.&nbsp;

Ovation’s façade speaks to the domain’s industrial past, featuring red brick, concrete and steel, while the interiors have been designed to evoke a homely atmosphere and a sense of familiarity for its residents.&nbsp;

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Textured timber joinery teams with oak floors, imbuing living spaces with a neutral warmth - a blank canvas of sorts, to suit every buyer’s style.&nbsp;

Kitchen benchtops are appointed with a modern concrete finish for style and durability, next to plentiful integrated storage.&nbsp;

The interiors of Ovation are also very much defined by what exists outside of the apartments, with full height windows inviting in ample sunlight along with views to the city skyline and surrounding streetscapes.

Bringing a layer of greenery to the development, John Patrick Landscape Architects designed the verdancy to integrate tactfully into recesses on the façade, juxtaposing the building’s built form with lush, natural beauty.

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Two and three-bedders can still be snapped up in the development, with prices starting from $572,500.

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Located just 5.6 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD, Footscray is one of those rare suburbs that, while possessing a strong village-like atmosphere, enjoys the same connectivity to that of a city fringe locale.

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