<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/broadbeach-qld-4218">Broadbeach</a> offers plenty of reasons to live vertically, but moving from a substantial family home into an apartment can expose the compromises of high-density living. Privacy, room for guests and usable living space tend to matter more when an apartment is intended as a permanent home rather than an occasional coastal base.

A typical residential floor at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-eveleigh-broadbeach-7-9-surf-parade-broadbeach-qld-4218">The Eveleigh</a>, on Surf Parade,&nbsp;contains just four apartments. The 94-residence development by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/hirsch-faigen">Hirsch &amp; Faigen</a> is predominantly made up of expansive three-bedroom homes, with a limited collection of half-floor penthouses above.

Across the apartment floors, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a> has used the relatively limited number of residences to give each home greater access to natural light and outlook. Living spaces extend towards full-height glazing, while a series of bay windows frame selected views across the Pacific Ocean, city and hinterland rather than treating the building edge as a continuous wall of glass.

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“The apartment floors deliver a collection of homes that embrace controlled outlook via a series of bay windows deliberately framing moments of view,” Rothelowman Director Kim Lowman said.

From outside, those projecting forms contribute to the tower’s faceted profile. Strong horizontal and vertical elements establish its proportions, while the changing position of the sun alters the light, shadow and reflection across the façade throughout the day.

The same attention moves inside the apartments, where the material palette combines warm timber, natural stone, metallic detailing and softer curved forms. Kitchens sit within the main living zone, with stone island benches, integrated joinery and European appliances, before the living areas extend towards the glazing and the outlook.

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Three genuine bedrooms provide room to accommodate family and guests, while two secure car spaces and storage address some of the practical considerations that can become more noticeable when moving from a larger home. Feedback from the display suite has centred on the warmth and restraint of the interiors, with buyers commenting that the residences feel like homes rather than conventional coastal apartments.

A limited collection of half-floor penthouses occupies the upper levels, increasing the scale of the living spaces and adding private balconies and elevated finishes. From this position, the outlook extends between the ocean and hinterland.

Outside the private residences, The Eveleigh separates its shared spaces between the podium and rooftop. The podium is centred on wellness, with subtropical landscaping surrounding a swimming pool and pool terrace, yoga garden, private gymnasium, sauna and hot and cold plunge facilities. Landscaped retreats and pavilions provide additional places to sit away from the main recreation areas.

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Higher in the building, a rooftop pavilion and private dining suite sit alongside resident lounge, barbecue and outdoor dining areas, opening towards panoramic views across the ocean, city and hinterland.

“Buyers are no longer just looking for an apartment, but a lifestyle where they can relax, reset, and enjoy a balanced way of living,” Hirsch &amp; Faigen Director of Sales Matt George said.

Interest to date has come from established owner-occupiers and interstate lifestyle purchasers, including buyers planning a future move to the Gold Coast. Many are coming from larger homes and want to reduce ongoing maintenance without giving up space for family and guests, privacy, two car spaces or the ability to entertain at home.

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Much of that daily life can also take place beyond the building without requiring a drive. Kurrawa Beach and Pratten Park are an easy walk from Surf Parade, while Pacific Fair, Oracle Boulevard, The Oasis, restaurants, cafés, entertainment and public transport are also within walking distance.

The Eveleigh is Hirsch &amp; Faigen's fourth Gold Coast development since entering the market in 2021, following The Hemingway at Palm Beach, The Emerson at Kirra and Yves at Mermaid Beach. Each of the preceding projects sold out before completion.

“Broadbeach had been on our radar throughout our time operating on the Gold Coast,” the developer said. “Following our projects in Palm Beach, Kirra and Mermaid Beach, Broadbeach represented the natural next step for the business.”

The Surf Parade site brought together proximity to the beach, protected coastal outlooks and walkability to dining, shopping and recreation. Hirsch &amp; Faigen also identified the street as an emerging premium residential address, with enough separation from Broadbeach's busier destinations to retain a quieter environment at home.

The Eveleigh is now under construction by Maxcon, with completion forecast for mid-2028. Three-bedroom residences are currently available from $2.87 million.

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The Eveleigh brings house-like apartments to Broadbeach

A long-stalled Campbelltown development site is back in play, with new plans for 139 apartments set to supersede a mixed-use scheme approved almost a decade ago but never built.

The new proposal for 28 Cordeaux Street would deliver 116 market and 23 affordable apartments in a part 14-storey building, bringing a substantial new project into a Campbelltown market where new apartment supply remains limited.

Plans have been filed over the 3,092 sqm corner site at Moore-Oxley Street, around 600 metres from Campbelltown Railway Station and the city-centre retail core.

The site already carries a mixed-use residential approval dating to 2016. Doroch Architects has now been engaged on a larger replacement scheme, which is progressing as a State Significant Development Application following a Housing Delivery Authority determination in August 2025.

The apartment mix comprises 39 one-bedroom, 72 two-bedroom and 28 three-bedroom residences. Two-bedroom apartments make up just over half of the project, while three-bedroom homes account for 20 per cent.

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Of the 139 apartments, 23 will be delivered as affordable housing under the in-fill affordable housing provisions of the Housing SEPP. The affordable component represents 15 per cent of the residential gross floor area and will be managed by a registered Community Housing Provider.

Doroch has sought to break the scale of the building into two distinct elements, with a masonry podium of around four storeys establishing the street edge before the residential tower steps back above.

The corner position has shaped that approach. Cordeaux Street faces toward the commercial and civic centre, while Moore-Oxley Street leads into the lower-scale residential neighbourhood to the south, and the design verification report describes the site as "bridging the commercial core to the north and established residential areas to the south."

The podium will be expressed predominantly in face brick, while the upper levels shift to brushed and grooved concrete cladding with darker metal detailing. Recessed sections, deep balcony edges and landscaping break down the upper form, with an approximately 11.8-metre setback to the northern boundary addressing the adjoining St Peters Anglican School.

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Campbelltown has been starved of new residential developments in the last decade.

The only other notable development set to come to market this year is ALAND's Queen Square, a mixed-use precinct on over two hectares that will comprise apartments above a vibrant ground-level retail and hospitality dining precinct.

First look: New 139-apartment plans revive long-stalled Campbelltown city centre site

First Look: Sherlock Construction pitches apartments for low-rise Deception Bay

Queensland builder-developer MAYD has revealed the first look at its major North Kirra beachfront development, lodging amended plans that reduce the number of apartments and increase the proportion of larger residences.

The project is planned across a substantial 4,742 sqm amalgamated site spanning seven lots at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/2-6-pacific-parade-bilinga-qld-4225">2-6 Pacific Parade</a> and 27-33 Golden Four Drive in Bilin​ga, directly opposite Nor​th Kirra Beach.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/mayd-group">MAYD</a> secured the site for $32.5 million in 2025, in what was one of the Gold Coast's largest property transactions of the year.

The development will be delivered across two stages, with the first stage carrying an estimated gross realisation value of around $360 million.

The latest amendments seek to reduce the overall apartment count and shift the project further toward the owner-occupier market, with larger residences designed for buyers wanting considerably more space than traditionally offered in a beachfront apartment.

The residential mix will include townhomes, oversized two-bedroom apartments, substantial three-bedroom residences and four-bedroom homes.

MAYD has appointed Cera Stribley to lead the architecture and interiors, with the Melbourne-based design practice drawing on the beachfront setting through a series of ocean-facing terraces and heavily landscaped balconies.

Strong horizontal forms and curved balconies will define the exterior, with subtropical landscaping integrated throughout the building to soften the built form and increase the connection between the residences and the beachfront.

The project will also include an extensive collection of resident wellness and lifestyle facilities, continuing the broader shift across the Gold Coast's luxury apartment market toward larger homes supported by resort-style amenity.

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MAYD Founder Todd Mould said North Kirra was increasingly appealing to buyers attracted to the more established, lower-density character of the southern Gold Coast.

"North Kirra presents one of the most compelling luxury residential opportunities currently emerging in Australia, combining absolute beachfront with the character and authenticity that buyers are increasingly seeking, and the same sense of tight-knit community that defined Burleigh and Currumbin perhaps 10 or 15 years ago," Mould said.

"With Gold Coast Airport on its doorstep, it also offers a level of accessibility that broadens its appeal across almost every market demographic."

The project comes as the southern Gold Coast continues to attract an increasing share of high-end apartment development and buyer activity.

Kirra in particular has emerged as one of the region's more tightly held beachfront markets, with its relatively low-density character, established surf and hospitality scene and proximity to Gold Coast Airport differentiating it from the higher-density markets further north.

Mould said those characteristics had informed the approach MAYD and Cera Stribley had taken to the project.

"We've worked closely with Cera Stribley to create a vision that is deeply connected to its surroundings," he said.

"Inspired by the coastline itself, the architecture has been shaped around space, privacy and resort-style living, creating a collection of homes that reflects the next generation of luxury on the southern Gold Coast."

MOTIV Managing Director Carly Cottam, who has been appointed to market the project, said buyer attention had continued to move south along the Gold Coast.

"Purchasers who may once have defaulted to Broadbeach, Main Beach or Surfers Paradise are increasingly recognising the value of a genuine beachfront location that offers lower density, strong amenity and a more established sense of community," Cottam said.

"Kirra has a powerful combination of growing demand and genuine scarcity. Beachfront supply is inherently constrained, the area remains relatively low density, and buyers are increasingly placing a premium on locations that feel established, uncrowded and authentic rather than heavily developed."

Cottam said the proximity to Gold Coast Airport was also proving increasingly important for interstate and second-home buyers.

"Being minutes from Gold Coast Airport makes it particularly compelling for interstate buyers, frequent travellers and second-home purchasers who can access an authentic coastal lifestyle almost immediately after stepping off a flight."

The acquisition takes MAYD's active development portfolio to more than $500 million, with the North Kirra project representing one of its largest undertakings to date.

MAYD is targeting an early 2027 launch.

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Castle Hill, the longtime hub of the Hills District, has been one of the major beneficiaries of Sydney's Metro expansion, with improved connectivity helping drive continued population growth, development and buyer demand across the Hills District.

But despite that growth, the suburb has seen relatively few major new apartment projects brought to market over the past 18 months.

Hills District developer Reve Group is looking to fill that gap with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/nova-r-ve-castle-hill-2-garthowen-crescent-castle-hill-nsw-2154">Nova Rêve</a>, a major new mixed-use precinct on the corner of Garthowen Crescent and Old Castle Hill Road, a short walk from Castle Hill Metro Station and Castle Towers.

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The project will comprise three residential towers alongside a hotel, restaurants, cafes and a skybar, more than 1,600 sqm of ground-floor retail and almost an acre of landscaped gardens.

It represents the largest project undertaken by Reve Group, the development arm of the Kassis family, which has been building across the Hills District for more than 30 years through Kassis Homes.

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Nova Rêve also represents a significant step up from the family's first apartment development, Grand Rêve, which was delivered nearby on Garthowen Crescent.

Grand Rêve introduced larger, house-like apartment layouts and premium inclusions including Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances to the Castle Hill market.

Nova Rêve takes that approach to a precinct scale, combining the residential component with hospitality, retail and substantial public and resident landscaping.

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Reve Group Managing Director Sam Kassis said the project reflected the family's three decades of building in the Hills, which has evolved from trophy homes on quarter-acre blocks to larger-scale apartment development.

"Grand Rêve was our first apartment project here and it showed us what this pocket of Castle Hill could be. Nova Rêve is the refinement of that idea: not just apartments, but a place the whole suburb can use," Kassis said.

A key part of that approach is the hotel, which has been designed to operate as an amenity for the wider Castle Hill community rather than solely hotel guests.

It will include restaurants, cafes, skybars and all-day dining, alongside conference and event facilities catering to business functions, community groups and private events.

At ground level, more than 1,600 sqm of shops and cafes will open onto the surrounding streets and landscaped areas.

Almost an acre of gardens designed by Land and Form Studios will run through the precinct, incorporating pathways, seating, barbecue areas and children's play spaces.

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Reve Group's Romio Georges said creating an active ground plane had been central to the planning of Nova Rêve.

"There are gardens with pathways, barbecues, seating and play areas, shops and cafes opening onto the street, and a hotel with restaurants and a skybar that anyone in Castle Hill can walk into," Georges said.

The project's elevated position on one of Sydney's highest ridgelines will also provide apartments with outlooks toward the Sydney skyline, surrounding parkland and the Blue Mountains.

More than 80 per cent of the apartments will occupy corner positions, with Turner responsible for both the architecture and interiors.

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Mixed-use development

Mixed-use developments have gained significant popularity across Australia in recent years due to their unique blend of residential, commercial, and recreational spaces.

Unlike traditional single-purpose developments, mixed-use projects offer a harmonious integration of various functions within a single locale.

Residential units seamlessly coexist with commercial establishments, retail outlets, dining venues, entertainment hubs, and recreational facilities, with the combination not only enhances convenience but also fosters a vibrant lifestyle and a sense of community.

<h3>Convenience and accessibility</h3>

Mixed-use developments are designed with convenience in mind. They often integrate residential units with commercial spaces, retail outlets, restaurants, and recreational facilities, creating a self-contained community.

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The proximity allows residents to enjoy the convenience of having essential amenities and services within walking distance. Whether it's grabbing a cup of coffee, going grocery shopping, or accessing healthcare services, everything is conveniently located, saving residents time and effort.

<h3>Vibrant lifestyle and community</h3>

One of the major advantages of mixed-use developments is the vibrant lifestyle they offer. With a diverse range of amenities and communal spaces, residents have ample opportunities to interact, socialise, and build a sense of community.

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The presence of parks, community centres, and shared spaces fosters a lively atmosphere, encouraging residents to engage in various activities and events. The vibrant lifestyle within these developments creates a unique sense of belonging and camaraderie among the residents.

<h3>Potential for higher rental yields and property value appreciation</h3>

Mixed-use developments tend to attract a broad range of tenants and buyers due to their versatile nature. This high demand can result in higher rental yields for investors and potentially lead to property value appreciation over time.

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The integration of commercial and retail spaces attracts businesses, which can provide a stable rental income stream. Additionally, the popularity of mixed-use developments often drives up property values, making them a potentially lucrative investment in the long term.

<h3>Enhanced security and maintenance</h3>

Mixed-use developments typically have comprehensive security measures in place. With controlled access points, CCTV surveillance, and professional security staff, residents can enjoy enhanced safety and peace of mind.

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Additionally, these developments often have dedicated maintenance teams responsible for the upkeep of common areas, landscaping, and infrastructure. This ensures that the overall appearance and functionality of the development are well-maintained, creating a pleasant living environment for residents.

<h3>Live-work-play balance</h3>

One of the key attractions of mixed-use developments is the ability to achieve a desirable live-work-play balance. The integration of residential and commercial spaces allows residents to live closer to their workplaces, reducing commuting time and improving work-life balance.

The proximity to various amenities and recreational facilities encourages an active and healthy lifestyle. Residents can easily access fitness centres, parks, restaurants, and entertainment options, all within the same development, leading to a more fulfilling and convenient way of life.

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The top five reasons to buy in a mixed-use development

Joint venture development partners ICD Property and Belingbak have commenced a design competition for their redevelopment of a Sydney CBD tower.

The&nbsp;372-382A Pitt Street project will see&nbsp;five of Australia’s most renowned architects submit their future vision for the site, with the winner set to be appointed as the project’s architect.

Competing in the process is Woods Bagot, Neeson Murcutt &amp; Neille partnered with Bates Smart, Kelly Hill Architects partnered with Crone, Fitzpatrick &amp; Partners partnered with Tonkin Zulaikha Greer, and fjmt studio – who will each design and present their interpretation for the future CBD tower before a jury of independent judges in January 2023.

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The low-rise commercial building in Sydney’s CBD tech precinct is set to be transformed into a 58-storey tower comprising 30 luxury residences, along with a 297-room hotel and a collection of retail, entertainment, food and public art offerings.&nbsp;

ICD Property and Belingbak hope the competitive design process will fuel inspiration and uncover the highest and best design outcome for the aspirational tower.

ICD Property’s CEO Matt Khoo said they intentionally selected five distinct architecture teams to participate in 372 Pitt’s design competition, endeavouring to arrive at five very unique possibilities for the site.

Speaking to why no international architects were invited to compete, Khoo said it was important to utilise local talent.&nbsp;

“With the tower set to become a future landmark in Sydney’s urban fabric, we wanted it to be a reflection of the city’s inimitable charm, history, and people. It’s a very rare opportunity to be part of a skyline-defining tower in one of the world’s most famous cities,” Khoo said.&nbsp;

“The personal touch each local architect we selected could bring to this process felt necessary to do justice to our vision of a tower that will hopefully one day join the ranks of its neighbouring iconic landmarks.”

The developers are looking for the architects to celebrate the current building typology, with an activated street frontage and a diverse offering.&nbsp;

Belingbak’s founding Director, Jack Montgomery said the patina and character the surrounding buildings offer is priceless.&nbsp;

“The celebration of these elements will in turn provide for a captivating, inviting street frontage with an array of uses. Our vision for a vertical integrated tower will come to life as the new tower form takes shape,“ he said.

372 Pitt’s design competition officially commenced in November, with ICD and Belingbak aiming to announce a winner in January next year.&nbsp;

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The joint venture has invited five of Australia’s most renowned architects to submit their future vision for the site, with the winner set to be appointed as the project’s architect.

Belingbak and ICD Property launch design excellence competition for 372 Pitt Street

As part of North Sydney’s revitalisation as the city’s latest foodie destination, Aqualand has announced four new retail ventures planned for its $1 billion luxury mixed-use residential development AURA by Aqualand.

&nbsp;All four venues will be developed and operated by Etymon Projects, the hospitality and services arm of Aqualand and designed by the award-winning H&amp;E Architects with interiors by COX Architects.

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On the list is an LA-inspired all-day diner, a bakery, a cafe and wine bar, which will transform from casual dining throughout the day to a sophisticated wine bar by night, along with a modern Japanese restaurant and a new providore.&nbsp;

The announcement follows Etymon’s success in curating the likes of Loulou Boulangerie, Bistro and Traiteur at the developer’s award-winning Blue at Lavender Bay development.

Etymon is also planning a further restaurant opening for North Sydney in Spring 2023, offering an all-day dining contemporary steak and seafood grill, cocktail and lounge bar with private dining room potential and multiple outdoor terraces at 1 Denison Street.

Once renowned as an office precinct, North Sydney is transforming into a vibrant, exciting place to live.

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The new Sydney metro train line linking North Sydney with Barangaroo and beyond from early 2024, along with 19 public domain projects, parks, plazas and laneways, has inspired substantial private and public investment in North Sydney’s CBD with a shared vision for its future.

With all this amenity and positive change comes an influx of new residential developments, attracting downsizers to the area who want more cafés, shopping, and restaurants downstairs from their apartments for the ultimate in easy living.

Designed by lauded architectural firm Woods Bagot with interiors by Richards Stanisich, the heirloom 386-apartment luxury residential tower and retail offering at 168 Walker Street, AURA by Aqualand is at the heart of North Sydney’s transformation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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A short walk from AURA uncovers secret gardens, wide-open green spaces and the undulating sandstone curves of the Harbour, while an array of nearby parklands make leisure and fitness easy for residents.&nbsp;

Just 4.3 kilometres from Sydney’s CBD and a 1.3 kilometre walk to the Harbour Bridge, North Sydney makes taking advantage of everything the harbour city offers easy.&nbsp;

Only minutes by car or train to the CBD, the new Victoria Cross Metro Station can be accessed next to the development’s northern entry, which when complete will allow travel to Barangaroo in just three minutes and to Chatswood in six minutes.

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Aqualand unveils new retail precinct at Aura in North Sydney

Sydney-based developers, Iris Capital, has continued to notch up awards for their East End project.

Having initially focussed on Sydney’s fast growing south-west corridor, the group has most recently taken a leap up the coast, dipping into the prospers of the Newcastle region to deliver a masterplan set to transform the suburb.

Encompassing a 1.66-hectare site, from Perkins Street to Newcomen Street, the East End precinct will be delivered across four stages, with the entire project slated for completion by 2027.

Cited as one of the country’s first large-scale urban regeneration projects, East End is focused on delivering the perfect blend of residential, retail, entertainment and dining to Newcastle.

Stage one of the billion-dollar East End development comprises four buildings, three of which are complete mixed use residential buildings and one a QT hotel.

And the accolades have continued for the project, after having been crowned the winner of the 2022 UDIA NSW award for excellence in mixed use developments, which celebrate innovation, sustainability, industry leadership and excellence in urban development across NSW and the ACT.

Alongside the 2022 UDIA NSW award for excellence in mixed use developments, Iris Capital has already secured seven awards and a high commendation under its belt, as well as being a finalist twice.

The group was recently awarded three awards from the 2022 Newcastle Australian Institute of Architects including the Urban Design award, Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing award and the Newcastle 2022 Medal, which is considered a prestigious top award.

The 2022 NSW Australian Institute of Architects also awarded the group with another three awards including the Urban Design award, Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing award and the Premiers Prize.

Iris Capital also secured first place for Urban Taskforce Australia’s Urban Renewal Development award and received a high commendation from Think Brick Awards for its Horbury hunt Commercial Award in 2021.

CEO of Iris Capital, Sam Arnaout, said he is proud to have received another round of nominations after winning eight awards this year alone for the Newcastle East End development, attributing the success to Iris Capital’s attention to detail and passion for delivering market-leading projects.

“I’ve been joined by so many great people around me at Iris Capital and it’s a massive team effort to achieve what we have for the East End project,” says Arnaout.

“We are delighted that our ongoing efforts to deliver an urban city sanctuary with our East End development are being recognised once again with Iris Capital being a finalist for four awards.

“Being awarded the UDIA award for excellence in mixed use development reflects our unwavering commitment to developing communities that set a benchmark for the industry and these accolades only deepen our resolve to continue creating a revitalised and flourishing community in Newcastle.

“Iris Capital is grateful for the awards and nominations we have secured so far, for our East End development, and look forward to the next stages of our master planned high quality integrated residential and mixed-use development.”

Iris Capital will now progress through to the National Architecture Awards and the National UDIA Developer Awards which will be determined later this year.

Iris Capital is one of Australia’s leading private property and hotel enterprise headed by Sam Arnaout. The company’s investment and development activities have seen it create five billion dollars in enterprise value over more than 25 years with the Iris Capital group now generating annual revenue of $500 million and employing more than 1500 people across Australia.

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Iris Capital take out UDIA award for Newcastle mixed-use development, East End

Australian-based Event Hospitality and Entertainment, formerly Amalgamated Holdings, has lodged plans for a site on one of the oldest streets in Australia - George Street.

Currently under generational transformation with the addition of the light rail and the pedestrianisation of much of its three-kilometres, the proposal at 525-529 will sit across two street frontages in the heart of Sydney.

Fronted by Angelo Candalepas, Candalepas Associates were chosen to design the plans for the George Street site after an architecture competition amongst some of Australia&rsquo;s leading architects.

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A 44-storey mixed-use tower will be constructed, including a six-level podium, which will include a host of residential and public amenity spread across a lower ground floor and upper levels.

The lower ground floor of the podium will be home to the hotel lobby as well as conference facilities, accessed via Kent St, with a bar/restaurant accessed via Albion Place.

The upper ground levels will host a range of retail tenancies fronting George St, with a three-level cinema off Albion Pl.

Residences will begin from the 10th floor, with a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments on offer. Unique floorplan offerings will be especially dedicated across levels 22, 23, 23, 41 and 42 to cater to a variety of family types.

A 17-level hotel will also be incorporated into the tower, comprising 292 hotel rooms, as well as a gym and outdoor pool.

The communal open space is proposed on the tower rooftop, which is set to include barbecue facilities, mechanical plant areas, a terrace, seating areas and dining space, as well as a pool. Additionally, two community rooms will be provided, with one on level 23 and the other on level 24. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The tower form is well setback from the street frontages allowing the podium to take focus and connect directly to its immediate neighbours and public domain.

The design seeks to activate all of its public domain frontages, with the transformation of Albion Place set to boast the area into a vibrant inner-city destination.

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Photomontage looking from Kent Street towards the proposed podium and tower. Credit:&nbsp;Candalepas Associates

In recent times, The City of Sydney has been active in growing the cultural life of George Street, including commissioning major public art projects such as Tracy Emin&rsquo;s The Distance of Your Heart In collaboration with Candalepas Associates, a new artwork will also be fully integrated with the architecture of the building&rsquo;s northern fa&ccedil;ade.

Landing within a precinct of George Street closely associated with Chinatown and Haymarket, the site is just a four minute walk to Sydney Town Hall which is one of Sydney&rsquo;s oldest and most prominent landmarks.

Sydney Town Hall is regarded as the grandest 19th century civic building in Australia, with the City of Sydney transforming the precinct through the development of Town Hall Square.

The site also sits within the heart of Sydney&rsquo;s CBD retail and entertainment precinct, surrounded by eateries, bars, cafes and retail outlets that reflect Sydney&rsquo;s multi-cultural edge.

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Event Hospitality and Entertainment Limited lodge plans for Sydney George Street mixed-use development

A DA approved mixed-use site is set to attract major interest from a range of parties after coming up for sale in Sydney&rsquo;s south-west.

The 890sqm property at 279-281 Belmore Road in Riverwood has an approved GFA of 3,443 sqm and unique approval for 33 apartments plus two retail shops.

The plans also come with 52 car spaces across three underground levels.

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Aerial shot of the location of the proposed development site at 279-281 Belmore Rd. Image supplied.&nbsp;

Located next to Riverwood Plaza, it comes with prominent 33m frontage to Belmore Road and B2 Local Centre planning, making it permissible for a range of users.

The property is exclusively listed with Trent Gallagher and Frank Oliveri from Colliers.

&ldquo;This is an extremely rare offering as it is both DA approved and within immediate proximity to Riverwood Train Station. The location is crucial as it is the gateway site into the Riverwood precinct,&rdquo; Gallagher said.

&ldquo;The approved DA adds another element to this property, as boutique development sites are in very high demand. We expect to receive strong interest that stems from the current strength of the residential market,&rdquo; Oliveri added.

The asset comes with a stable holding rental income of $82,637 per annum plus GST and is set to take advantage of an active owner-occupier purchasing market with strong population growth, on top of high rental demand, which also favours investors.

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The 890sqm property at 279-281 Belmore Road in Riverwood has an approved GFA of 3,443 sqm and unique approval for 33 apartments plus two retail shops.



Mixed-use site in Sydney’s south-west to draw major interest from developers 

A show-stopping atrium, luxury retail shopfronts, and a ballroom will be&nbsp;part of the transformational $3.6 billion Queen&rsquo;s Wharf Brisbane development delivered by Destination Brisbane Consortium, a joint venture between parent company, The Star Entertainment Group, and its two partners, Chow Tai Fook Enterprises and Far East Consortium.

Nestled between the newly launched Brisbane apartment tower, Queen&rsquo;s Wharf Residences and the Dorset and Rosewood Hotels, the George Street entrance will be home to a striking atrium spilt over five levels, set to redefine the space for both residents and visitors.

Multiplex Senior Project Manager Rick Woodford said now the structure is formed, the biggest transformation will be in the luxury finishes that will round out the podium structure over the next year.

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&ldquo;Above the luxury retail on George Street there will be mirrored soffit, surrounded by a mix of timber and stone finishes,&rdquo; Woodford said.

&ldquo;Fourteen escalators are currently being installed in the atrium which will draw people from George Street and into the restaurants, bars and luxury retail once completed.&quot;

The largest escalator that has been installed was 16 metres long and weighed 12 tonnes.

&ldquo;Over the next few months the scaffold surrounding the atrium will be removed, revealing a rectangular light-filled space with soft edges complete with a glass ceiling,&quot; Woodford added.

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The fa&ccedil;ade is also being installed along the Grand Ballroom that will have capacity for up to 2,000 guests.

Internationally renowned, home-grown Brisbane artist Lindy Lee has been engaged to create a signature masterpiece for the art installations to be showcased as part of the development.

An Australian painter and sculptor of Chinese heritage, Lee will craft a unique, eight-metre, 8,000-kilogram bronze sculpture for the George Street Atrium, titled &lsquo;Being Swallowed by the Milky Way&rsquo;.

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Artist&rsquo;s rendering of artist Lindy Lee&rsquo;s &lsquo;Being Swallowed by the Milky Way&rsquo; sculpture during the day. Image sourced.

The stunning oblong sculpture will feature thousands of tiny holes puncturing its bronze surface and at night will appear as a shimmering, light-filled galaxy of silver and gold stars.

&ldquo;On a personal level, this is the most significant commission I&rsquo;ve ever been awarded,&rdquo; Lee said.

&ldquo;I am currently working on some prestigious overseas commissions, but the sculpture I have designed for Queen&rsquo;s Wharf Brisbane is an important project to me. It will be a joy,&rdquo; she added.

As the first artwork to be revealed by The Star Entertainment Group as part of its multi-million-dollar public art procurement program, more artists are expected to be revealed in the coming months.

Highly regarded art figure Philip Bacon AO led the specialist Artistic Advisory panel alongside art curator and director of the Institute of Modern Art Liz Nowell, and respected indigenous artist and administrator Avril Quaill to curate the standout collection of artworks.

&ldquo;Securing a major Lindy Lee sculpture is a coup for the city,&rdquo; Bacon said.

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Artist&rsquo;s rendering of artist Lindy Lee&rsquo;s &lsquo;Being Swallowed by the Milky Way&rsquo; sculpture at night. Image sourced.&nbsp;

&ldquo;Lindy&rsquo;s distinctive works are already found in many of the world&rsquo;s greatest cities, and it is fitting that Queen&rsquo;s Wharf Brisbane will be home to one of her largest and most elegant creations.&rdquo;

The artworks will be featured across the 7.5 hectares of public space within the entertainment and tourism precinct, including waterfront areas by the Brisbane River.

The Star Entertainment Group&rsquo;s Managing Director and CEO, Matt Bekier, said the announcement marked a defining moment in Queensland&rsquo;s largest urban development.

&ldquo;We and our partners are thrilled to have commissioned Lindy Lee to create the signature art piece and we look forward to revealing the other talent the advisory panel has identified,&rdquo; Bekier said.

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&ldquo;These artworks will be showcased to millions of people, who will visit this precinct for years to come, including for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.&rdquo;

The artwork will be in place for the development&rsquo;s planned staged opening in the first half of 2023.

The George Street arrival plaza will also provide access to the new Neville Bonner pedestrian bridge across Brisbane River and landing at South Bank.

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Nestled between Queen’s Wharf Residences and the Dorset and Rosewood Hotels, the George Street entrance will be home to a striking atrium spilt over five levels, set to redefine the space for both residents and visitors.



Art-filled atrium to redefine Queen’s Wharf Residences George Street entrance

The newest Sunshine Coast mixed-use development, Paloma Paloma, is not only unique for the coastal suburb of&nbsp;&nbsp;Caloundra,&nbsp;but unique for Queensland.

That&#39;s the view of&nbsp;Colliers Director Residential, Daniel Hirst, who is marketing the 11-storey apartment tower, part of the wider mini-precicnt which include a fully integrated 110-room hotel in a separate tower and a three-level podium of retail and dining.

&quot;It&#39;s a landmark development unlike anyone has seen before,&quot; Hirst told Urban.

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&quot;They&#39;re large apartments, designed to be lived in, and offering a high level of finishes, from limestone floors to natural stone bench tops.&quot;

Decibel Architecture has collaborated closely with award-winning landscape architecture practice LatStudios to create a building that breathes and one that is unique to Queensland.

For architectural inspiration, the group looked to the iconic headlands of Caloundra where waves crash against marbled tidal ledges of rockpools weathered by time.

Developed by CURA, Paloma Paloma&nbsp;will&nbsp;feature onsite resort-style amenities, including spaces for things like yoga and fitness, in addition to a wellness spa and resort-style swimming pool.

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Hirst is expecting local and interstate buyers, predominantly in their mid 40s to late 50s, who want everything in one place.

&quot;They&#39;ll be discerning buyers, maybe semi-retired, and wanting something which gives them a feeling of status and luxury when they get home.

&quot;They will want the convenience of dining underneath, and the easy access to beaches, possibly without the pretentiousness found in some other areas nearby.

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&quot;Residents will still have that status symbol, while also having the convenience of work from home facilities, and easy access to Brisbane.&quot;

Two of the penthouses have already sold, both to locals from Shelley Beach and Pelican Waters.

Stella Collective handled the interiors of the 74 apartments, with the materials and spaces designed to receive cooling sea breezes and encourage slow living.

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"It's a landmark development unlike anyone has seen before," Hirst told Urban

Paloma Paloma apartments launch at Caloundra

Pellicano and Perri Projects&nbsp;have revised plans for their South City Square development in Woolloongabba, with the proposal seeking to change Stages 4C and 5B in the development.

The purpose of the proposed changes is to accommodate detailed design requirements and respond to current market feedback. The changes predominately relate to improving the functionality and occupancy of the building through provision of enhanced communal open space for residents and additional commercial floor space.

Notably, the minor changes proposed in this application have been devised through a rigorous design competition between various architectural firms, with the winning design developed by Woods Bagot, carefully selected given its impressive design which also successfully addressed key functional outcomes.

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Rendering of the proposed tower facade in Stage 4C and 5B that has been updated to follow the Buildings that Breathe guidelines. Images sourced.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Since the land use mix was approved in 2017, there has been a change to the anticipated market demand resulting in a higher demand for short-term accommodation and commercial spaces, as opposed to longer term apartment style tenure, in which the proposal seeking to remove multiple dwellings, to accommodate a higher proportion of commercial spaces including office and function facilities.

The group&#39;s South City Square is set to include seven buildings ranging between 15 and 18 storeys, delivering around 1000 residences across the project.

Currently under construction and highlighted in the minor change application is Stage 4C, which will be a podium level incorporating retail tenancies, sitting below the proposed tower scheduled for Stage 5B, comprising a Hyatt Place hotel, residential apartments and indoor sport and recreational space.

The lower portion of the tower will consist of commercial floors, with levels 3-4 dedicated for a retail gym. The facades to these levels will be predominantly glazed, with a mix of solid panels and sun shading where required.

Level 10 will be home to a wellness space, acting as a break to the building and separating the commercial and hotel uses.

Hyatt Place will operate from levels 11 to 18, with landscape integration in the form of stacked planters adding a softness to the fa&ccedil;ade, whilst providing elevated greenery, visual amenity, and sun shading. Level 18 will also house a function room on the northern side.

Subsequent to the original approval, there has been a substantial shift in the market and the current design of the fa&ccedil;ade is outdated.

&ldquo;There has also been a release of the &lsquo;Buildings that Breathe&rsquo; design guide, to ensure development reflects the importance of Brisbane becoming a &lsquo;New World City&rsquo;,&rdquo; said Urbis in their application letter for the minor change approval.

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CGI of the proposed rooftop space atop of the tower in Stage 5B. Image sourced.&nbsp;

The tower will be capped by an ellipsoid pergola structure, which will house amenities for hotel residents. The tower crown is set to give the 5B tower a unique identity in the city skyline, while&nbsp;capitalising&nbsp;on solar access and panoramic views to the CBD and Inner Southern Suburbs.

The proposed changes also seek to facilitate improved communal recreation spaces for residents/guests associated with the hotel component of the building. The improved communal open space comprises a revised layout for the rooftop, which will include a pool, seating and barbecue facilities, surrounded in lush, deep planting.

Stages 1 through to 3 are already complete in South City Square, comprising towers 1 South City, New Deshon and The Mews, which include commercial and retail space, as well as residential apartments.

Stage 4A is currently under construction in the mixed-use development, set to feature the central square, with basement levels from 1 to 5 and retail tenancies within the podium.

Also under construction is Stage 4B, which will include retail tenancies, a plaza and a cinema within another podium, sitting below a residential tower planned for Stage 5A, comprising a mix of short-term accommodation and multiple dwelling apartments.

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Pellicano and Perri Projects' South City Square is set to include seven buildings ranging between 15 and 18 storeys, delivering around 1000 residences across the project.



Pellicano revise plans for South City Square tower in Woolloongabba

The $1 billion mixed-use development, Aura by Aqualand, comprises&nbsp;a mix of&nbsp;386 luxury residences, retails, dining precinct, and commercial spaces at 168 Walker Street.

Set amongst an urban leafy context, the&nbsp;mixed-used precinct will offer residents the benefits of a suburban dwelling, with the amenity and convenience of forward-thinking high-rise city living.

Architect Woods Bagot says the Aura&nbsp;residents will never need to leave home again

&quot;The project seeks to create a community within itself while also reconnecting with the surrounding neighbourhood,&quot; Jason Fraser, Woods Bagot Principal, says.

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&quot;Ambitious and cosmopolitan, this new luxury mixed-used precinct will offer the residents the benefits of a suburban dwelling with the amenity and convenience of forward-thinking high-rise city living.

&quot;Catering to different tenant interests, a variety of active, passive and outdoor amenity spaces will encourage residents to exercise, relax or socialise.

&quot;The project seeks to create a community within itself while also reconnecting with the surrounding neighborhood. At street level, a free flowing ground plane opens up the site, blurring the boundary between the neighbouring hotel and enticing the community to enjoy new retail, restaurants and landscape areas.&quot;

The renowned architecture firm note that the the sculpturally carved and tapered form echoes the striated texture of the foreshore sandstone, responding to the curvilinear shoreline of Sydney Harbour.

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The 28-level tower homes&nbsp;one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, as well as a collection of sub-penthouses and penthouse, all of which Woods Bagot designed in collaboration with interior architect Richards Stanisich.

Kirsten Stanisich, Director and Founder of&nbsp;Richards Stanisich, said their&nbsp;design interprets the architectural concept for the building to reflect the sculptural shorelines and cliff faces of Sydney Harbour.

&quot;We developed two schemes; the first with shimmer, gloss and deep contrast and the second with light, soft, tonal textures and subtle materiality, to evoke the sensory experience of a Sydney coastal clifftop by day and by evening,&quot;&nbsp;Stanisich said.

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&quot;The interior detailing contrasts straight lines against sculptural form while the planning of the interiors are generous and thoughtfully zoned to create both a sense of sanctuary and an incredible unconfined outlook,&rdquo; she added.

AURA offers each residence a unique layout in planning and proportion, with different floorplans and flexible solutions as a balance between working and living at home.

Tony Tang, Aqualand Design Director, said they provide a home, not just four white walls.

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&quot;When you walk into each residence, you can the view, you can touch and feel the timber, the natural material, the beautiful marble,&quot; Tang said.

&quot;These are the kinds of details that give you a sense of home.&quot;

All apartments afford a seamless flow from open space living to glorious winter gardens or balconies, while some apartments feature a multi-functional room that facilitates use as a secondary living area, an office, bedroom, or guest room. Completing the offering, select apartments enjoy sunlit glazed studies instead.

As you move through the apartments, a palette of creamy textures are the backdrop for the play of natural light, augmented by mirrored surfaces, glazed walls and translucent screens, while brass accents add drama and definition.

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A decadent marble anchors the bathrooms with finesse, light and space, while the highest standard in materials, from toughened fluted glass to premium ceramic tiling and marble, fit out the rest of the space.

Aqualand Managing Director,&nbsp;Jin Lin, said the vision for Aura is simple but ambitiously bold.

&quot;We see this as a one-in-a-generation development, shaping the future of North Sydney and modern luxury living in Australia.

&ldquo;These beautiful homes, conceived to be the beating heart of a new and dynamic North Sydney, balance form and function, emphasising stylish design without&nbsp; compromising on liveability, Lin added.

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&quot;Each home is a work of art in its own way, unique in&nbsp; proportions and outlook, offering space to breathe, entertain, work and relax.&quot;

Alex Adams, Head of Sales and Marketing, Aqualand, says Aqualand&#39;&#39;s&nbsp;ambition is always to create something that balanced form and function.

&quot;We wanted something immensely beautiful, interior design that could live up to the stunning views from each residence, a work of art, function and complementary to a really vibrant Sydney lifestyle.&quot;

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"The project seeks to create a community within itself while also reconnecting with the surrounding neighbourhood," Woods Bagot say.

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