A luxury beachfront apartment at Rainbow Bay has more than doubled in value since it sold off the plan six years ago, setting a new local apartment record in the process.

The three-bedroom apartment in the Flow development on Petrie Street, the first of four new projects locally by Paul Gedoun's S&amp;S Projects, has sold for $7.4 million, after originally selling for $3.27 million when the project launched in 2020.

The seventh-floor apartment, comprising 187 sqm of internal living space and a 54 sqm balcony overlooking Froggies Beach and Snapper Rocks, was purchased by a local family.

The transaction was negotiated by Pezet Matheson director Kerry Pezet and equates to more than $30,000 per sqm.

Pezet said the sale reflected the limited opportunities to buy into the boutique beachfront development.

"The sale highlights the rarity of opportunities within the boutique beachfront development, where residences seldom become available," Pezet said.

"Flow is one of the Gold Coast's most tightly held buildings. Buyers from our database move quickly when residences become available, and achieving an off-market sale at $7.4 million demonstrates the depth of demand for property of this calibre."

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Flow was the first of four luxury apartment developments delivered by Paul Gedoun's S&amp;S Projects at Rainbow Bay and was completed in 2023.

Positioned on the beachfront overlooking Snapper Rocks, the residence includes three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a powder room and views stretching north along the coastline towards Surfers Paradise.

Pezet Matheson Residential principal Mitchell Lambert said buyers continued to prioritise quality beachfront apartments in tightly held locations.

"Flow Residences offers a rare combination of elevated beachfront positioning, architectural excellence, comprehensive resident amenity and premium finishes, which is exactly what discerning purchasers are seeking," Lambert said.

"The transaction further reinforces Rainbow Bay's reputation as one of Australia's premier coastal lifestyle destinations, where limited supply and growing demand continue to support strong market performance."

Pezet Matheson originally marketed and sold out Flow off the plan, making the latest transaction a return to one of the project's original buyers.

Paul Gedoun is selling his third project, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/radia-rainbow-bay-271-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Radia Rainbow Bay</a>, after recently completing, and selling out, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/esprit-217-227-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Esprit</a>. He has plans for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/first-look-s-s-projects-proposes-88-apartment-wellness-tower-at-coolangattas-boundary-street">fourth building</a>, 88 apartments on <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/209-213-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Boundary Street</a>.

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Rainbow Bay apartment doubles in price since off the plan sale during pandemic

The long-planned transformation of Brisbane's historic Shafston Estate has taken another major step, with Capella Hotel Group announced as the luxury hospitality partner behind what will become Brisbane's first branded residences.

The project, to be known as Capella Residences Brisbane, is being delivered by Verso Projects at the landmark Kangaroo Point riverfront estate, with completion targeted for 2029.

The announcement follows a series of planning changes to the project over recent years. The site was originally approved in 2023 for a 15-level, 37-apartment development designed by Rothelowman for Burgundy Group before Verso Projects took over the 10,070 sqm riverfront holding and lodged revised plans with Kerry Hill Architects to increase the development to a 25-level tower with 51 apartments.

The latest announcement confirms Capella Hotel Group will bring its branded residential offering to the project, marking just the second Capella Residences development globally after Seoul, and the group's first branded residential project in Australia.

The <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/23-castlebar-street-kangaroo-point-qld-4169">Castlebar Street development</a> will centre around the restoration of the heritage-listed Shafston House, one of Brisbane's oldest residences, originally constructed in 1851 by Reverend Robert Creyke as a single-storey cottage known as Ravenscott.

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Capella said the project aligns with its focus on heritage-led developments, with the Brisbane estate combining the restored historic residence with a new luxury apartment tower and hospitality-inspired resident amenities.

Residents will have access to the Capella Living Room, a concierge-led communal space inspired by the group's luxury hotels, alongside landscaped gardens, six swimming pools, wellness and recreation facilities.

The broader estate will also include two riverfront homes, a six-berth private marina, porte cochère arrival experience, secure basement parking and a new section of public riverwalk along the Brisbane River frontage.

The heritage Postal Depot Building will also be retained and repurposed as a guest house, in line with the revised development plans.

The project represents another evolution for the site, which Kerry Hill Architects previously described as a rare opportunity to restore one of Brisbane's most significant heritage estates while creating a new benchmark for apartment living.

"The Shafston Estate provides a once-in-a-generation opportunity to restore one of Brisbane's finest heritage precincts and to reinstate residential use as a unique site perched on the edge of Kangaroo Point," Kerry Hill Architects said in its Urban Context Report accompanying the planning submission.

"The project will celebrate excellence in sub-tropical residential design, setting a new benchmark for vertical living in Brisbane."

Verso Projects, which now has an $8.5 billion development pipeline spanning more than 6,000 dwellings across apartments, townhouses, retail and commercial projects, said the partnership with Capella would elevate the development beyond a traditional residential project.

"We feel honoured to be restoring Shafston Estate to its former glory, elevating it to new heights of luxury and excellence underpinned by Capella's distinctive service ethos and design philosophy, and making it a standout landmark in Brisbane," Verso Projects CEO Steve Laffey said.

"By partnering with Capella, globally recognised for its refined approach to luxury hospitality and deep respect for cultural and historical context, we will elevate this project beyond a residential offering into a world-class destination."

Capella Hotel Group President Roland Fasel said Brisbane's emergence as a global city made it the right location for the company's Australian residential debut.

"Brisbane is a city on the cusp of something remarkable, and Capella Residences is our commitment to being part of that story," Fasel said.

"The Capella residential experience is more than luxury. It is about a sense of belonging to a place with deep meaning."

Private appointments have now opened for the project, with a display suite expected to open in late 2026 ahead of the planned 2029 completion.

Capella to launch Brisbane's first branded residences at Shafston House, Kangaroo Point

Lewis Land's latest apartment release within its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/harbour-shores-biggera-waters-564-oxley-drive-biggera-waters-qld-4216">Harbour Shores</a> masterplan is targeting one of the Gold Coast's fastest-growing buyer groups, with almost a third of apartments at Solis priced below $1 million.

The seven-storey building at Biggera Waters will comprise 91 apartments, including 24 one-bedroom residences starting from $778,000, a price point Lewis Land says is aimed squarely at first home buyers struggling to enter the Gold Coast market.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/lewis-land-group">Lewis Land</a> Head of Development Michael Long said the developer deliberately allocated a significant proportion of the project to more affordable apartment types.

"First home buyers have been priced out of many parts of the Gold Coast, and we saw a clear opportunity to address this and play our part in a longer-term housing solution," Long said.

"That's why 24 of the 91 apartments being delivered at Solis have been designed and priced for the city's next generation of homeowners, quality one-bedroom apartments, half of which include an additional multipurpose room to maximise space and flexibility.

"This approach places 30 per cent of apartments in Solis under $1 million, and with close proximity to Harbour Town's future light rail extension connecting residents to the city's major employment and knowledge hubs, it's a win for buyers looking to secure their first property."

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Designed by BDA Architecture, Solis will deliver a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, with residences ranging up to 232 sqm. Apartments feature generous balconies and contemporary finishes, while residents will have access to Harbour Shores' lagoon pool, clubhouse, tennis court, gym, yoga studio and sauna.

The focus on first home buyers resonated with purchaser Holly Humphreys, who said she and her boyfriend spent more than a year searching for their first property before shifting their attention from houses to apartments.

"We fell in love with the first house we bid on and got our hopes up, but after repeated knockbacks we learned not to get too attached," Humphreys said.

"We offered at the high end of price guides, but sales kept going even higher. That's where we really struggled and we needed to re-evaluate our budget and our expectations. Standalone houses were off the table, and we pivoted to apartments and townhouses."

Humphreys said it was encouraging to see developers recognising the growing demand from first home buyers.

"There's a growing number of young buyers looking to enter the market earlier because they understand that getting in now can make a real difference as prices continue to rise," she said.

"It's fantastic to see a developer recognise this and then actively take measures to deliver an apartment with us in mind."

Solis is the first development planned within the second stage of the Harbour Shores masterplan, with early works expected to commence in September 2026.

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Lewis Land targets first home buyers at latest Harbour Shores release, Solis

Luxury apartment developer Abadeen has recorded $19.25 million in apartment sales across two of its Lower North Shore developments in the lead-up to the end of the financial year, headlined by the sale of a $6.75 million penthouse at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/koyo-crows-nest-5-rodborough-avenue-crows-nest-nsw-2065">KOYO in Crows Nest.</a>

The transactions also included the sale of a newly completed three-bedroom apartment at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/park-residences-cremorne-2-sutherland-street-cremorne-nsw-2090">Park Residences in Cremorne</a> for $6.35 million, with the residence selling shortly after the project's first public inspections following completion.

The sales come as completed, owner-occupier-focused apartments continue to attract strong demand across Sydney's Lower North Shore, particularly from buyers looking for certainty and immediate occupancy.

The penthouse at KOYO spans 491 sqm across a single level and was designed by architect Koichi Takada. The development is one of Abadeen's flagship boutique projects in Crows Nest.

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Abadeen Executive Chairman and Founder Justin Brown said buyer activity lifted noticeably in the lead-up to the end of the financial year.

"We saw a clear increase in enquiry levels, inspection numbers and buyer engagement across our completed projects leading into the end of the financial year," Brown said.

"Buyers have become far more decisive over the past six months. The combination of improving confidence, limited supply and the ability to physically inspect completed residences is creating strong competition for premium apartments in the best locations."

Brown says the&nbsp;response to Park Residences following completion has been particularly strong.

"Buyers want certainty and are responding positively to the opportunity to walk through a finished product, inspect the quality firsthand and move in immediately," Brown suggested.

"Projects such as Park Residences and KOYO demonstrate that when the product is exceptional and the location is irreplaceable, buyers are prepared to act quickly."

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Abadeen CEO Joe Tack said quality continued to differentiate projects in the current market.

"Today's buyers are incredibly discerning," Tack said.

"They are seeking larger floorplans, premium finishes, walkability, lifestyle amenity and confidence in the developer delivering the project. Well-designed boutique developments continue to outperform because they offer something genuinely difficult to replace.

"The enquiry we are seeing across our completed and recently completed Lower North Shore portfolio is very encouraging, and we expect this momentum to continue into spring."

The sales follow increased enquiry across Abadeen's Lower North Shore portfolio which also includes <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/northcote-collective-naremburn-2-northcote-street-naremburn-nsw-2065">Northcote Collective in Naremburn</a> which also completed recently.

KOYO penthouse headlines Abadeen's $19.25 million EOFY sales flurry

The City of Sydney has approved plans for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/billbergia">Billbergia Group</a> and Metrics Credit Partners’ $3.5 billion Castlereagh Place project in the heart of the Sydney CBD

The towers will be among the tallest in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/sydney-nsw-2000">Sydney</a>'s CBD, with more floors than any other residential tower in the city.&nbsp;

The 6,000 sqm site was acquired by the joint venture partners in 2024. It is the largest amalgamated land parcel in the Sydney CBD and comprises eight individual sites fronting Castlereagh, Pitt and Liverpool Streets.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/castlereagh-place-sydney-324-348-pitt-street-sydney-nsw-2000">Castlereagh Place</a> will transform an underutilised city block into a landmark mixed-use destination, anchored by two 82-storey towers comprising 607 luxury residences above an 8-level podium housing a 209-room luxury hotel. A 1,000 square metre civic park on ground level features a curated mix of food, beverage and retail.

The plans have been refined over the past year to rebalance the residential and hotel offering, and reconfigure the retail footprint to create a stronger, more dynamic dining experience.

A three-level flagship building on the prominent corner of Pitt and Liverpool Streets will be the gateway to the Castlereagh Place lifestyle precinct. Set to become a Sydney icon, the building is capable of housing multiple hospitality venues.

“Castlereagh Place is designed to be the City's next great urban oasis - an energetic mixed-use precinct that pulses with life, day and night,"&nbsp;said Joseph Kinsella, Group Director of Billbergia.

"It will bring the vibrancy of places like Barangaroo and Darling Quarter into a more accessible, central destination at the very heart of Sydney."

Kinsella said the project will build on&nbsp;Sydney’s growing laneway culture with the City’s largest network of new activated lanes - an expanded, next-generation take on precincts like Angel Place, Palings Lane and Ash Street in Wynyard.

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Castlereagh Place has been designed by architects <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fjc-studio">fjcstudio</a> in collaboration with Trias Studio, Aileen Sage and Polly Harbison Design, joint winners of an international design competition in 2018.&nbsp;

Signature design elements from the original scheme remain unchanged, while the public domain has been significantly enhanced, delivering 60 per cent more open-to-sky space.

Pedestrian access will also be enhanced through new laneways linking Pitt, Liverpool and Castlereagh Streets, drawing people into a new civic park with outdoor seating, landscaping and integrated public art.

With activated laneways supported by strong hospitality offerings, Castlereagh Place is tipped to become a vibrant new dining destination in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.

It marks the largest undertaking to date for the Billbergia and Metrics Credit Partners partnership. Together they are developing other underutilised Sydney sites into mixed-use precincts, including the $2.2 billion Concord Central and the $1.3 billion Chatswood Grand Residences.

Metrics Managing Partner and Group CEO Andrew Lockhart said Castlereagh Place is a landmark project that will redefine Sydney’s skyline.

"As the tallest residential high-rise development, the revitalised site will offer panoramic views across the CBD and surrounds. We are excited to partner with Billbergia to reinvigorate an underutilised site and create a sophisticated and contemporary mixed-use offering situated in the heart of Sydney.”

Total apartments within the towers have increased to 607 dwellings, with a focus on larger floorplans. Aligned to growing market demand, Castlereagh Place now comprises 299 three-plus-bedroom apartments, 198 two-bedroom units and 110 one-bedroom configurations.

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Resident amenities will include an exclusive residents club containing a gym, rooftop pool, dining rooms, co-working spaces, library, golf simulator, games room, cinema room, and access to an exclusive concierge service. There will be around 500 basement car spaces below the towers.

The development will also include a state-of-the-art wellness centre, set to feature a bathhouse with magnesium pools, hot/cold plunge pools and premium amenities.

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According to fjcstudio, the towers will feature distinctive yet elegant architectural design reflecting Sydney’s geometry and urban character, with a network of through-site links and intimate public spaces activating the streetscape.

"Castlereagh Place is a city-making project of significant scale and ambition," said Richard Francis-Jones, Design Director at fjcstudio.

"It will create a rich urban complex of public open spaces, landscaped gardens, and vibrant laneways. Defining these new public spaces and the important streetscape of Castlereagh Street is a sequence of fine-grained, diverse retail and hotel architecture designed in collaboration with Aileen Sage, Polly Harbison Design and Trias.

“Rising above the tree-lined, human-scale streetscape are two slender residential towers that will transform the city skyline and look towards the Harbour, Hyde Park, and the Royal Botanic Garden.”

Demolition and early construction works have commenced onsite at Castlereagh Place.

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Billbergia, Metrics, approved for $3.5 billion Sydney skyscrapers

Melbourne apartments

The third and final apartment building in Mirvac’s master planned Tullamore precinct has officially topped out.&nbsp;

Sitting alongside building’s Phoenix and Folia, which saw unprecedented levels of enquiry when released and subsequently sold out, FORME has also been a hit among buyers, with just 12 apartments remaining in the Doncaster masterplan.&nbsp;

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Designed by Mirvac’s award-winning design team, FORME is inspired by natural elements, with a selection of two-bedroom apartments remaining, along with one final one-bedroom apartment and one three-bedder.&nbsp;

Set among sculptured gardens by renowned landscape architect Paul Bangay, FORME’s generously-sized two-bedroom residences feature large kitchens, light-filled living and dining areas, as well as expansive terraces or balconies taking in the leafy views.&nbsp;

Mirvac is also now offering a five per cent rental guarantee over the next two years for buyers of select two-bedroom apartments.

The final one-bed apartment remaining in FORME is a classic residence, designed to echo the textures and palette of the surrounding natural environment.

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With a spacious floor plan, the apartment features a premium kitchen, complete with brushed platinum tapware and Miele appliances.&nbsp;

FORME’s exclusive final three-bedroom apartment features house-like proportions.&nbsp;

Boasting an entertainer’s kitchen, complete with premium Miele appliances and a butler’s pantry, the apartment also includes north-facing living and dining areas, along with a large greenery-fringed balcony, encompassing views to the wider verdant precinct.

Over 30 per cent of the Tullamore precinct is dedicated to open, green spaces, including pocket parks, adventure playgrounds, undercover barbecue and picnic areas as well as walking and cycling tracks.

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With construction nearing its final stages, residents are expected to move into the final Tullamore residences by 2023.&nbsp;

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Designed by Mirvac’s award-winning design team, FORME is inspired by natural elements, with a selection of two-bedroom apartments remaining, along with one final one-bedroom apartment and one three-bedder. 



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Mirvac's final Tullamore apartment building, FORME, tops out

Construction has officially wrapped up on the boutique Brunswick project, The Finery.

The Lygon Street project, co-funded by Banner Asset Management, was constructed by award-winning builder Lurada Property Group.

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Comprising 30 apartments and six retail units over a five-level building, a majority of the apartments are pre-sold, with prices starting from $587,000.&nbsp;

Designed by Shouman Architects, the exterior of the building is made up of bold compositional parts mixed with cascading and climbing vegetation, blending seamlessly with the industrial character of the area.&nbsp;

The generous two and three-bedroom apartments have been meticulously composed to encourage a balance between ‘live, work and play’, with a rich pallet of concrete, timber, stone, and glass used throughout.&nbsp;

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The development features a large communal rooftop, social breakout spaces and a hotel style lobby designed to encourage connection between residents.&nbsp;

Located in the heart of Brunswick East, The Finery is situated in a vibrant, bustling, and dynamic suburb with a strong community spirit.&nbsp;

Positioned on the western side of Lygon Street, residents will be just minutes from leafy parklands, public transport, local shops, and schools.&nbsp;

Nicholas Lakin, Chief Lending Officer at Banner Asset Management, said that with demand for premium inner-city residences on the rise in Melbourne, The Finery will deliver a project that not only meets this need but stays true to the character of the area.&nbsp;

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“The Finery has been designed to fit seamlessly into the local neighbourhood, providing residents with access to some of the city’s best food, entertainment, shopping, and cultural offerings.”&nbsp;

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The Lygon Street project, co-funded by Banner Asset Management, was constructed by award-winning builder Lurada Property Group.

The Finery, Brunswick East apartment project, reaches construction completion

Melbourne’s highly-coveted Ivanhoe will soon be home to a new collection of townhouses.&nbsp;

Samma Property Group announced the acquisition of the new site, with plans to deliver a townhouse project that will offer unparalleled architecture, landscaping and interior design set to offer sustainable design features not yet seen before in the City of Banyule.

Situated on Forster Street and Edwin Street, the 7,325 sqm site will be transformed to feature 44 individually titled townhomes that will boast both a front and backyard, set along extensive existing street frontages.

Among the most unique highlights is the largest solar panel system to be provided by a residential development in Banyule at the time of approval.&nbsp;

The panels will generate 162MWh per year in power will save an estimated 162 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions, which equates to taking 35 cars off the road annually.

DKO Architecture have been appointed to lead the design breathing new life into the aspirational pocket of Ivanhoe.

Through conscious detailing and thoughtful use of materials, DKO has designed a series of townhomes that sits boldly within its suburban environment and provides a strong connection to the local community’s history and culture.&nbsp;

The approach to interior design will see local foliage hues reflected within the townhomes, drawing on Australian Impressionism to reflect the area’s heritage.

Renowned studio Eckersley Garden Architecture has been commissioned to curate the landscaping, with each home including a designed dedicated garden, which will also enhance the verdant reputation of Ivanhoe.

Samma Property Group Director Daniel Abdelmalak said that the site presents a unique opportunity to vitalise an exclusive pocket in Ivanhoe via the suburb’s most significant townhome precinct.

“This project will provide housing diversity to suit everyone from first-home buyers to young families to right-sizers. It will provide a highly responsive medium-density development within a sensitive low-scale residential neighbourhood, with well-proportioned dwellings catering to a variety of living arrangements,” he said.

“We are looking forward to working with DKO Architecture in delivering a medium density development near the Heidelberg Activity Centre in Ivanhoe whilst also promoting the verdant reputation of the local area through sensitive landscaping designed by renowned studio, Eckersley Garden Architecture.”

DKO’s Senior Associate, Sam McCubbin said the site was interesting in terms of both the location and varying interfaces, with the group focussing on creating architectural homes that addressed the unique frontages and offered a diversity of choice for potential purchasers.

“To the south, Forster Street is a nice, tree-lined, residential street, while to the north of the site, the Bell St retail/commercial precinct offers a lot of amenities for future residents, but needed to be treated differently in terms of the housing typologies.”&nbsp;

“We also love the diversity of homes that are on offer as well as the connection all homes have to the EGA-designed gardens and broader context,” he added.

The Huntingfield Place project joins Samma Property Group’s growing portfolio in Ivanhoe, including its flagship mixed-use development Samma Place, set for completion in Q2 of 2023.

Situated on Forster Street and Edwin Street, the 7,325 sqm site will be transformed to feature 44 individually titled townhomes that will boast both a front and backyard, set along extensive existing street frontages.



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Samma Property Group expands Ivanhoe footprint with new Huntingfield Place permit approval

Downsizers have swarmed to the latest luxury apartment development in Melbourne's Bayside Brighton, 32 Black Street.

The latest buyer was a downsizer who secured a ground floor apartment, due to the near 120 sqm of living space in the two-bedroom apartment with its own north-facing courtyard, which adds a further 50 sqm to the apartment.

Exclusive selling agent David Lamond from Noorden said the buyer wanted to remain in the Brighton area, but only needed a two-bedroom apartment, while a third multi-purpose room offered the flexibility of an office space.

Lamond said ultimately 32 Black Street offers buyers the security and luxury they're seeking in an apartment, located in one of Melbourne's most sought-after postcodes.

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The two biggest drivers for buyers at 32 Black is the estimated completion date, slated to be early next year, and the striking architectural detailing of the project.

"The fact completion is potentially only six months or so away, buyers are starting to think about how they can arrange their lives and transition from their larger home into a new apartment, whether it be delayed settlement deals, or priming their home for sale in the busy spring selling season," Lamond says.

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"There's also the striking architectural design by Architecture Works," Lamond added.

"The intricate detail on the building's facade and scaling ceilings creates a delightful sense of scale that does not sacrifice the all-important details.

“Street appeal like this does not come around too often, and not only will it look great on the day it is completed, it's timeless design will ensure that the building will never look like it has come from a bygone era, helping to ensure your brand new boutique residence will stand the test of time.”

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The two-bedroom apartments with home office range from $1,895,000 for the 133 sqm apartments, and move upwards as the apartments get bigger. Still under $2 million is a 177 sqm apartment, priced at $1,995,000.

The largest apartment, spanning 207 sqm, is asking $2.3 million.

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Why downsizers are favouring 32 Black Street, Brighton apartments

Melbourne's inner-city has a new cutting-edge apartment project.

Plus Architecture, who leveraged computational and engineering technology to realise the vision for the complex angular tiled façade, created the designs for developer Little Projects at their recently completed Prahran apartment development, Viridi.

Located at 17-22 Grattan Street, the new-age apartments are a new visual landmark in the heart of Prahran, Melbourne, characterised by a wide-pitched, ‘hill-like’ roof.&nbsp;

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Viridi comprises 43 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across seven levels, alongside ground floor retail and 500 sqm of office space.&nbsp;

Little Projects worked with the land owner, whose two children will take up residence in the top-level apartments.

Little Projects Director Paris Lechte said their 10-year collaborative relationship with Plus Architecture provided a strong foundation of trust in their experience and ability to successfully navigate the complexities of the project.&nbsp;

“From the outset, we knew Plus Architecture had the capability to deliver an outstanding design on this challenging and quirky site. It’s been fantastic to collaborate once again to deliver the Viridi project,” Lechte said.&nbsp;

Designed to reflect and complement the adjacent Grattan Gardens, the facade is clad in a mosaic-like tessellation of over 15,000 terracotta roof tiles, glazed in shades of lush green.&nbsp;

Honouring local heritage hotels and mimicking the colours of the gardens, the tile design was brought to life with the help of a custom computer script, written by the architects, to map the colour ratios and pattern sequences via a 3D model.&nbsp;

Not seen before on an Australian apartment building of this scale, the raked nature of the tiled facade responded to council requirements not to overshadow the gardens or pedestrian pathways.&nbsp;

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Plus Architecture Director Ian Briggs said the strict requirements of the site were harnessed as an opportunity, rather than a restriction, inspiring an innovative response that pushes the boundaries of the use of material, colour and shape.

“Initially, using the tiles seemed an obvious choice as a lightweight flexible solution for what seems like basically a big roof, but as we explored this further it became apparent that we needed to develop new design and construction technology in order to deliver a design that’s unique to Australia,” Briggs said.&nbsp;

“Despite extensive experimentation, prototyping and quality testing, executed over several stages in close collaboration with our project partners, we were remarkably able to deliver the Viridi apartments within the original project budget, which was set out before we envisioned the ambitious roof design.

“It’s really exciting to be able to showcase a building that draws on methodologies that weren’t available to us before, and expresses colour so confidently to our clients and the community.”&nbsp;

In a process similar to painting by numbers, Plus Architecture designed the placement and sequencing of the coloured tiles using the 3D model, with the program further helping to predict how the colours would appear in changing light conditions and producing an accurate map that was expertly realised by tilers TLG Roofing Melbourne.&nbsp;

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Further tying the project to the community, the three shades of forest green tiles were selected from leaves sampled in the park, with each of the custom terracotta tiles hand-crafted in Spain – a process made possible through close collaboration with Cobild and constant adaptation to the ever-changing challenges of the pandemic to deliver the dynamic roof design as intended.

Plus also collaborated with engineers Inhabit on the roof design, with the plans requiring the development of new technology and waterproofing approaches specific for the project.&nbsp;

The project’s custom-built blue steel truss system, developed by Bolt Blue Constructions and Dynamic Steel Frame, ensured adequate stability for both the thousands of tiles and large windows – some reaching over 500 kilograms – while also allowing for immersive views of the skyline.&nbsp;

Compared to what a standard vertical wall would allow, the angled roof form also allows for increased natural light within the generously-sized apartments.&nbsp;

In line with the latest environmental standards, Viridi is accredited with a 7-star apartment ESD rating and features sustainable elements embedded within the design, from the double-glazed windows to the thermal insulation that results from the façade itself.

The project also included the revitalisation of the street interface in connection to the site through to the adjacent parkland, ground floor retail and increased pedestrian amenity, setting a tone for a welcoming neighbourhood environment.&nbsp;

Reaching beyond standard multi-residential design, Viridi is Plus Architecture’s latest multi-residential development, part of a pipeline of $1.5 billion in the state of Victoria alone.

Viridi comprises 43 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across seven levels, alongside ground floor retail and 500 sqm of office space. 

Behind Plus Architecture's nature-inspired facade design for Little Projects' Prahran apartments

The latest high-end apartment development has been designed with neo-classical bayside architecture at its heart.

Renowned local architecture firm Cera Stribley put together the plans for Boxshall, named after its location at 28-30 Boxshall Street, within the prestigious Middle Crescent precinct near parklands and the Old Town Hall.

Developer Jacmax, led by Trent Skurrie, called in prominent landscapers Myles Baldwin Design, and international interior designer Studio Piet Boon, to help in the design of the three-level project of just 15 three-bedroom apartments.

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Cera Stribley drew inspiration from the peaceful, tree-lined neighbourhood that epitomises the coveted and balanced Brighton lifestyle, with Church Street just a short walk away as well as the historic baths, bathing boxes, yacht club, golf course and surrounding gardens.

Cera Stribley Co-Founder and Managing Principal, Dom Cerantonio, said the Boxshall Street site allowed them to unlock a number of key features which resulted in the striking design.

“We made great use of the site’s vastness, elevation and north-facing light through the dynamic typology inspired by coastal rhythms and classical proportions,” Cerantonio said.

“Rectilinear lines and solid forms reference public architecture and convey a sense of authority, while principles from classical architecture are elevated with contemporary details. This established architectural language allows the proposed building to sit comfortably in its streetscape, while the contemporary detailing denotes a level of modern refinement which finds itself at home in the discerning neighbourhood.”

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The built form is wrapped in lush landscaping by Myles Baldwin Design, whose signature tonal and layered green planting creates a biophilic effect while Cera Stribley’s material palette is warm, natural and minimal to forge an enduring connection with the building’s context and works in synergy with the landscaping to offer green outlooks at every turn.

Studio Piet Boon also drew inspiration from the balanced Brighton lifestyle, bringing its Dutch design ethos to Boxshall, creating authentic, modern and understated opulence to their interior compositions.

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Boxshall speaks to the classically styled architecture found throughout Brighton and immediate surrounding suburbs with European, Victorian, English and French styles all sharing common design elements of symmetry, strong rectilinear lines and simple volumes that directly reference public architecture and convey a sense of authority.

The project is currently under construction, with an estimated completion date yet to be set.

Renowned local architecture firm Cera Stribley put together the plans for Boxshall, set within the prestigious Middle Crescent precinct near parklands and the Old Town Hall.

Cera Stribley-designed Brighton apartments Boxshall launched

STH BNK By Beaulah has hit a pivotal milestone, reaching over $600 million in sales since its launch to the market just four months ago.

The impressive sales flurry includes a record-breaking $35 million sub-penthouse, as well as a $15 million sub-penthouse.

Following a sell-out success of stage one on launch day, totalling $400 million, stage two was brought forward to cater to the demand, which also resulted in a sell-out.

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Two stages remain in the project which are yet to launch, including the Hotel Private Residence collection, which will offer sophisticated urban living with exclusive hotel services, dedicated property management and exclusive amenities, as well as a selection of customised residences, designed purely off the back of the demand.

Two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments continue to be the most in-demand, accounting for close to 70 per cent of the apartments sold to date, with Beulah even redesigning a number of floors to cater for the high demand for larger apartments.

Many purchasers have taken advantage of the customisable ‘Tailored Living’ services by merging multiple apartments into super-sized residences, with the total number of apartments in the project decreasing as a result of more two, three and four-bedroom configurations.

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Beulah Managing Director Jiaheng Chan said the sales achieved are reflective of the market’s confidence in the project, particularly in the face of interest rate rises and a global pandemic.

“Most of our purchasers live in Melbourne and Sydney with a large proportion of purchasers stemming from the immediate area who already love the culture, shopping, sport and entertainment of inner-city living but have been searching for a truly integrated precinct to live in,” he said.

“We’ve also seen a surge of buyers from regional Victoria who are attracted to the same things and see Melbourne city as an attractive place to have a home.”

Chan added that buyers were excited by the fact they can live in a mini-metropolis, with the vertical village offering everything buyers could need and more.

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“They will be able to enjoy the cosmopolitan lifestyle with world-class amenities and services on the doorstep and can simply lock up and leave when travel calls. There is also the unique opportunity to completely customise their home, all while living in the heart of Melbourne.

“Our partnerships with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and with Centre Pompidou have also added immense value for potential purchasers, presenting a truly unique lifestyle offering, that is only further enhanced by our commitment to holistic wellness throughout the precinct. It has really set a benchmark in liveability and this is something purchasers appreciate.”

In June, it was announced STH BNK By Beulah will be home to the most comprehensive collection of amenities in any Australian skyscraper, including a series of unique residents’ clubs, featuring pools, lounges and wellness areas.

All residents will also have access to STH BNK Concierge Services, which includes things from housekeeping, shopping and child minding to pet services, an on-call doctor, beauty treatments and massages, in addition to the recently announced STH BNK Auto Club, a first-of-its-kind fleet of luxury vehicles including BMWs, Teslas, Porches and Range Rovers, which will be for the use of residents to use at their convenience.

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STH BNK By Beulah achieves over half a billion in apartment sales

The under-construction Ovation Footscray is nearing completion, with the final touches being added to the Buckley Street residences.

Platinum Construction have been building the inner-city apartments, which is expected to welcome its first residents by September this year.

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Landing just 5.6 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD, Footscray is one of those rare suburbs that, while possessing a strong village-like atmosphere, it enjoys the same connectivity to that of a city fringe locale.

Located&nbsp;in the heart of Footscray, Ovation reaps all the benefits of these attributes, maintaining proximity to public transport, schools, dining and recreational amenity, while still feeling like its own set place.

Inner-city locals, Keystone Property Group are the developers behind Ovation, which will comprise 131 residences upon completion.

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Keystone are no strangers to the burgeoning Footscray area, with the developers boasting a string of already sold out projects, including, The Buckley and Victoria Corner.

<a href="/architects/kavellaris-urban-design" target="_blank">Kavellaris Urban Design</a>&nbsp;(KUD) handled the design of Ovation, with owner, Billy Kavellaris saying the vision was to honour Footscray&rsquo;s unique architectural character, while still establishing a new level of design ingenuity for the area.

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&ldquo;Positioned in one of Melbourne&rsquo;s fastest emerging domains, innovation and liveability were of equal importance when designing ovation,&rdquo; Kavellaris said.

Ovation delivers a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, starting from $585,000.

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Platinum Construction have been building the inner-city apartments, which is expected to welcome its first residents by September this year

Ovation, Footscray apartments, set to welcome residents by Spring

From its design-breaking &#39;floating&#39;&nbsp;transparent sky pool&nbsp;in Embassy Gardens London to its Australian maiden project West Village in Sydney, EcoWorld International&rsquo;s developments strive to make an impact.&nbsp;

Since its first project in 2015, EcoWorld International has expanded rapidly, with the company involved in a number of ongoing and upcoming projects, with a value near to $716 million.

They&#39;ve created seven projects in the UK, all scattered across the English capital. One of their most impressive is Wardian, two towers in the hear of the Canary Wharf business district.

EcoWorld&#39;s recently completed South Yarra apartment development, Yarra One, was a solid addition to the group&#39;s already substantial international portfolio. Their first Australian project was West Village in Sydney&#39;s Parramatta.

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Carrying on the traditional themes see throughout other EcoWorld projects, the completed Claremont Street development&nbsp;is designed with liveability and lifestyle in mind.

Presenting as the finishing touch to the elite Forest Hill pocket of South Yarra, Yarra One delivers 250 residences, designed by multi-disciplinary international design firm, Fender Katsalidis.

The 27-storey tower offers a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as a collection of penthouses, with floorplans spanning from 56 sqm up to 109 sqm.

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In designing Yarra One, Fender Katsalidis envisioned the birth of a new urban space to unwind and connect for the community and neighbours of Forrest Hill alike.

The location of Yarra One&rsquo;s atrium between the South Yarra train station and Chapel Street makes it a key destination and gathering place for residents and neighbours of South Yarra, while&nbsp;the tower&rsquo;s fa&ccedil;ade and slender linear form speaks directly to the existing language of its neighbouring towers.

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One of the biggest drivers in buyers taking up stock in Yarra One comes from the suite of hotel-style facilities on offer.

Buyers will be at home to&nbsp;a residents&#39; dining room,&nbsp;wine cellar, and&nbsp;rooftop terrace with barbecue facilities, along with a gym, yoga room, outdoor spa, sauna and steam room, pet wash and Tesla car share services.

The barrier-breaking approach behind EcoWorld International&rsquo;s many developments has won the company numerous awards, including Mixed-Use Development of the Year by British Home Awards, Best New Place to Live by London Planning Awards,&nbsp;Development of the Year by RESI Awards, Grand Prix Award and Best Regeneration Project by London Evening Standard and&nbsp;Best Residential Development at The Wharf Property Awards.

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As the group’s second Australian project, Yarra One adds to the group’s already substantial portfolio.



EcoWorld International: The developers behind Yarra One apartments in South Yarra

The small and funky suburb of Windsor has soared in popularity recently.

The area has started to make a name for itself with a growing number of independent restaurants, bars, lounges and retailers calling the suburb home, along with prospective buyers looking for property well-connected and close by to the CBD.

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Located just 5-kilometres southeast of Melbourne&rsquo;s city centre, the inner-city pocket has a local feel in its grid of streets and as Stonnington&rsquo;s smallest suburb, with a population of just over 7,000, there is a high rental demand for any property investors.&nbsp;

CV Windsor offers a completed and ready to move in option for the area, comprising a mix of one, two, three and&nbsp;four-bedroom apartments.

Landing on the bustling Punt Road, CV Windsor is just minutes from the city centre, nestled between the historic suburbs of South Yarra, Prahran and St Kilda.

Just steps from the building, residents will find easy access to Prahran Railway Station or tram number 6 on the nearby High Street, along with being just a short walk to all the tram options on St Kilda Rd.

While the well-connected site sits among traffic-heavy areas, CV Windsor has been designed as a sanctuary amongst the hustle and bustle.

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Designed by Carlton-based, deciBel Architecture, CV Windsor&rsquo;s built form comprises a concrete structure, which helps reduce the impact of sound, with complex geometry driving its design.

Delivering a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, along with a select number of luxury penthouses, each of the residences adjoin to a terrace which has been designed to improve the privacy for the owners, whilst also maximising the views from each.

Residences feature free flowing open&nbsp;plan areas, complimented with secluded working and living zones to allow both&nbsp;joint experiences&nbsp;and individual comfort.

Chevron European Oak engineered flooring lays underfoot in each apartment, while a choice between timber and wool carpet flooring can be selected in the bedrooms.

Kitchen and bathroom benchtops come in a choice of natural or reconstituted stone, complete with terrazzo tiling, as well as a suite of Miele appliances as standard, including the cooktop, oven and dishwasher, Liebherr fridge/freezer.

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With a calm colour palette and warm timber-lined terraces, CV Windsor will also be constructed with environmental sustainability a high-priority.

Apartments feature dual aspects, allowing access to both northern and southern light, as well as increased crossflow ventilation throughout.

Renowned artist, Kim Westcot has further marked CV Windsor apart from the rest, developing the Punt Road fa&ccedil;ade into an art piece.

deciBel say that through the use of Westcot&rsquo;s printmaking background to reimagine Australian landscapes and the flora and fauna they hold; she has created a facade that exudes experience and growth of a building connected to nature and community.

&ldquo;The client has particular aspiration for providing an owner occupy concept in this intensely competitive market, where dollar per sqm seems the only concern in strategic composition. They plan to not just form a building but create a community that makes a difference.&rdquo;

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Within the project there are a number of expansive communal spaces, across the ground floor as well as the rooftop level, which deciBel say have been provided to establish and enable creative living interactions between residents and to foster a sense of community.

Across the ground plane are lounge areas, along with spacious kitchen and dining areas.

Level eight will home the shared resident&rsquo;s garden, which will allow residents to grow their own produce and herbs, accompanied by&nbsp;barbecue facilities as well as a spa.

Crowning CV Windsor is the rooftop garden which is set to allow the community to grow vertically into a shared space that benefits from sweeping city views surrounded by lush gardens, as well as private dining spaces, communal cooking areas.

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The completed and ready to move in development still has a select number of one, two, three and four-bedroom residences remaining, starting from $545,000.

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