<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/coronation-property">Coronation Property</a> has received development approval for Archer &amp; Albert, a 32-storey, mixed-use residential development in the heart of Chatswood.

Located at 57–61 Archer Street and 34 Albert Avenue, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/archer-albert-chatswood-57-61-archer-street-chatswood-nsw-2067">Archer &amp; Albert</a> will deliver 150 new homes, including affordable housing, alongside ground-floor and podium retail, commercial space, a heritage house activated as a café, additional ground-level activation, and a landscaped publicly accessible park designed for community use.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/archer-albert-chatswood-57-61-archer-street-chatswood-nsw-2067">Archer &amp; Albert</a> is one of the few large-scale residential developments in the heart of Chatswood City to progress through a council-led architectural design competition and secure development approval, positioning it at the forefront of design led housing.&nbsp;

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Designed by global architecture practice <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a>, long-term collaborators of the Coronation team, the project draws inspiration from the Sydney Blue Gum High Forest and the leafy character of the South Chatswood Heritage Conservation Area. The design integrates a restored heritage-listed home and establishes a landscaped connection between Chatswood’s urban centre and its surrounding residential neighbourhoods.&nbsp;

“This is an important project for us and our first entry into the North Shore,” said Joe Nahas, Managing Director of &nbsp;Coronation Property.&nbsp;

“We are deliberate about where we invest and build, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/chatswood-nsw-2067">Chatswood</a> stands out because the fundamentals are already strong. Transport, employment, education, retail and health are all in place. Archer &amp; Albert is about adding new housing into a centre that already works and building on what exists.”&nbsp;

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Aras Labutis, Head of Urban Transformation at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/coronation-property">Coronation Property</a>, said the project reflects a disciplined, collaborative approach to city shaping.&nbsp;

“Chatswood sits at an important junction between high-density commercial activity and established residential &nbsp;neighbourhoods," Labutis said.

"Our focus for Archer &amp; Albert was to manage that transition carefully, respecting what’s already there &nbsp;while contributing something new that feels deliberate and enduring."

The approved scheme delivers:&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>A 32-storey mixed-use tower comprising 150 homes, including 41 affordable housing dwellings • 530sqm of ground-floor retail, dining and commercial offerings&nbsp;</li>
	<li>A 760sqm wellness tenancy integrated within the podium&nbsp;</li>
	<li>A restored heritage building, thoughtfully reimagined as a café overlooking the park&nbsp;</li>
	<li>A landscaped public park, designed as a calm green retreat in the heart of Chatswood&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Resident amenities include a premium gym, golf simulator, mahjong room, dedicated wellness areas, private &nbsp;dining facilities and a curated wine room&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Deep private balconies designed to capture outlooks and northern light&nbsp;</li>
	<li>A refined material palette of natural stone, timber and terracotta&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

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Joel Robinson

Coronation receives green light for Archer & Albert apartments in Chatswood

Leading Sydney developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/deicorp">Deicorp</a>, in partnership with Metrics Credit Partners, has officially broken ground on its landmark $1.8 billion Kings Bay Village project in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/five-dock-nsw-2046">Five Dock</a>, marking the beginning of construction on one of the most significant urban renewal precincts within the Parramatta Road Corridor.

A sod-turning ceremony was held at the project site on Parramatta Road, with NSW Premier Chris Minns and NSW Planning Minister Paul Scully joining Deicorp Chairman Fouad Deiri OAM and Metrics CEO and Managing Partner Andrew Lockhart, to mark the significant milestone.

Located at 129-154 Parramatta Road, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kings-bay-village-five-dock-53-75-queens-road-five-dock-nsw-2046">Kings Bay Village</a> will transform more than three hectares of underutilised land into a highly connected new neighbourhood comprising 1,185 homes, including 218 affordable dwellings for essential workers, alongside new retail, commercial, and community spaces.

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Designed by award-winning architects <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/turner-studio">TURNER</a>, the precinct blends crafted brick architecture with a pedestrian-focused urban layout across six buildings of varying scale. The project will deliver 14,700sqm of retail and commercial space, 6,500sqm of public open space, and a new 2,290sqm landscaped park and civic plaza that will form the social heart of the community.

Kings Bay Village is positioned minutes from the future Five Dock Metro Station, supporting the NSW Government and City of Canada Bay Council’s shared ambition for a more connected, liveable and revitalised Parramatta Road Corridor. Deicorp will also contribute more than $80 million towards new and upgraded local infrastructure, including pedestrian laneways, an activated streetscape and significant public domain works.

Fouad Deiri OAM, Chairman of Deicorp, said Kings Bay Village represents a defining opportunity for Sydney’s Inner West.

&nbsp;“Today marks the beginning of a precinct that will deliver lasting benefits for the Five Dock community - new homes, new open spaces, and a vibrant mixed-use environment that brings people closer to transport, services and amenities,"&nbsp;Deiri says.

“We are proud to be delivering much-needed housing, including affordable homes for essential workers, in partnership with the NSW Government and the City of Canada Bay. Kings Bay Village is urban renewal at its best - thoughtful, connected and community-focused.”

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Metrics CEO and Managing Partner Andrew Lockhart said the company is proud to support more housing and infrastructure in a key Sydney corridor. 
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“Metrics and Deicorp share a proven track record of delivering high-impact projects that align closely with the NSW Government’s housing and infrastructure priorities. Kings Bay Village marks our most significant Sydney development to date, offering quality homes, essential infrastructure, and dynamic public spaces.” 
&nbsp; 
“This project reflects our ongoing commitment to creating value by supporting economic growth, job creation, and delivering excellent outcomes for our investors,” he said.

With Kings Bay Village now underway, Deicorp’s pipeline of apartments under construction across Sydney has increased to 5,102. Kings Bay Village is scheduled for completion in Q2 of 2029.

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NSW Premier and Planning Minister join Deicorp and Metrics to break ground on $1.8 billion Kings Bay Village precinct

When Antoinette Chan and her architect husband, Peter began casually searching for an investment property, they weren’t expecting it to evolve into a life-changing family decision.

But one visit to the display suite of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/abadeen-group">Abadeen</a>’s <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/koyo-crows-nest-1-11-rodborough-avenue-crows-nest-nsw-2065">KOYO</a> development in Crows Nest changed everything, and sparked a remarkable story of three generations choosing to live side by side in one of the suburb's most architecturally-striking new developments.

Antoinette, her mother Janet Khoo, and her sister, who is currently living in Singapore, each purchased an apartment in the same building, creating a rare and meaningful multi-generational living arrangement underpinned by modern design, community values, and premium convenience.

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“It wasn’t planned,” says Antoinette, who purchased a three-bedroom garden apartment with her husband and teenage daughter. “Peter came across KOYO and encouraged me to visit because he had a lot of respect for Abadeen’s previous work. As soon as we saw it, we knew it wasn’t just an investment, this was a home.”

Shortly after, Antoinette suggested her mother, Janet Khoo, take a look at the same development. A long-time inner-city resident who had recently sold her property in The Rocks, Janet had experienced some health setbacks and was contemplating a move closer to her daughter.

“I walked into the display apartment, and it just felt right,” says Janet. “I didn’t look anywhere else. The space, the simplicity of the design, the light, everything gave me a sense of peace. It’s a new beginning, but it also feels like home.”

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In a stroke of serendipity, Janet selected the two-bedroom apartment next door to her daughter, completely unaware of Antoinette’s purchase. Around the same time, Antoinette’s sister, who resides in Singapore, viewed the property via a virtual tour and chose to buy the apartment directly above Janet’s.

“We were all drawn to KOYO individually, and it just happened that our homes ended up vertically stacked, ground, first, and second floor,” Antoinette laughs. “It was a coincidence, but also a sign. This is where we’re meant to be.”

Designed by celebrated architect <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/koichi-takada-architects">Koichi Takada</a>, KOYO delivered on all fronts for the Chan-Khoo family.

“Our garden apartment gives us the feel of a standalone home but with none of the maintenance,” says Antoinette. “All three bedrooms open onto a generous private garden, which is perfect for our dog Archie, and for entertaining. The open-plan layout and high ceilings make it feel airy, calm and luxurious.”

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For Janet, security and accessibility were top priorities, and KOYO offered the ideal balance.

“At my age, I didn’t want to be climbing stairs,” she explains. “The first-floor apartment opens directly to the garden, and the building is small, which gives it a more personal, village-like feel. Yet I’m just steps away from my daughter and granddaughter. That gives me so much peace of mind.”

The family also appreciated the thoughtful amenities that avoided the excesses of some larger developments.

“We didn’t want a complex with too many facilities we wouldn’t use,” explains Antoinette. “KOYO has everything we need, generous storage, secure parking, beautifully landscaped walkways, and a stunning rooftop terrace with BBQ facilities that feels serene rather than busy.”

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The location was another critical factor in the family’s decision. Though they had always lived closer to Sydney’s eastern suburbs, Antoinette says the transformation of Crows Nest was a revelation.

“When we returned from living overseas, we discovered Crows Nest had become this vibrant, walkable hub,” she says. “We love being able to stroll to cafés, restaurants, and shops on Willoughby Road. The new Metro makes the commute into the CBD effortless, and our daughter can walk to her school, it’s just next door."

Janet agree. “I was worried about giving up my inner-city lifestyle, but I’ve fallen in love with this area. It has everything I need, supermarkets, quiet streets, friendly faces, and it’s all a short walk away. I feel safe, independent, and connected.”

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While design and location were important, the family also credits their decision to Abadeen’s reputation and responsiveness. With decades of experience delivering high-quality residential projects, Abadeen’s track record helped build trust during a volatile market period.

“The waiting game was tough, especially after selling my old apartment,” says Janet. “But the Abadeen team kept me updated every step of the way. They were professional, courteous, and transparent.”

Antoinette said Peter works in property and had already heard of Abadeen. "The quality of their work really impressed us, and as the project neared completion, they went above and beyond to keep us informed and supported. That level of communication is rare.”

Only a handful of three-bedroom residences remain for sale, priced from $3.5 million.

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Three generations, one address: How a family found sanctuary and connection at Abadeen's KOYO in Crows Nest

Sydney-based developer Gold Partners Australia is making its move on the Gold Coast, launching what is one of the most affordable towers to the booming Broadbeach market.

Its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/harmony-on-broadbeach-2797-gold-coast-highway-broadbeach-qld-4218">Harmony on Broadbeach</a> project, just 400m from the beach, has prices starting from $975,000 for its two-bedroom apartments that measure nearly 90 sqm internally.

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There will be 113 two- and three-bedroom apartments spread out across the 33-storey tower on the 1,201 sqm site that will front First Avenue. Gold Partners Australia, which has delivered several major projects in Sydney's Norwest and has an active pipeline with projects in Hornsby and Carlingford, secured the block vacant, and want to start preliminary site works early next year through their in-house construction capability.

DBI Architects designed the tower with a four-level podium which will have an open-air swimming pool, sun deck, outdoor lounges, alfresco dining spaces, and a gym with adjoining yoga lawn. A hospitality venue will anchor the building at street level.

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Olympus Property Group is selling Harmony on Broadbeach on behalf of Gold Partners Australia. Olympus Director Deanna Lockett says the project is resonating with everyone from locals, investors, those moving from interstate, and second home buyers from Brisbane.

"There's been nothing new come to the market in Broadbeach at this price point for nearly a year," Lockett recalls. "It hits the sweet spot of affordability, good sized apartments, in a great location."

Construction will commence in Q2 2026, and wrap up, all going well, by the end of 2028.

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Harmony on Broadbeach launches to booming Gold Coast suburb

Display apartments play a crucial role in helping buyers imagine how a space will look and feel once complete.

At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-albertine-by-mirvac-melbourne-31-queens-lane-melbourne-vic-3004">The Albertine</a> in Melbourne, development giant Mirvac has partnered with furniture maker and retailer MCM House to create a fully furnished, full-scale prototype that showcases the proportions, finishes, and design intent of the project’s three-bedroom residences.

As an added incentive, purchasers of any two- or three-bedroom apartment can receive up to $50,000 worth of MCM House furniture, allowing them to curate their new home with the same craftsmanship, contemporary design, and aesthetic showcased in the display apartment.

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Oversized sofas, solid timber dining tables, and relaxed, low-profile seating demonstrate how the space accommodates real furniture, helping buyers clearly visualise how their new apartment could look, complete with pieces that genuinely suit the scale and design of the home.

The styling is simple but deliberate, with materials that pick up on the apartment’s natural light and neutral tones, creating cohesion without crowding the space.

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Mirvac is now welcoming buyers through the display at The Albertine. Quietly yet conveniently positioned just off St Kilda Road on Queens Road, the development has attracted strong interest from inner-Melbourne and Bayside downsizers, professional couples seeking luxurious low-maintenance living, and design-focused buyers who want proximity to the CBD.

Apartments have been designed by Mirvac's inhouse design team with owner-occupiers at the forefront.&nbsp;The living and dining areas open directly onto a balcony, reinforcing the project’s emphasis on indoor-outdoor flow, while kitchens feature integrated appliances and soft-curve cabinetry which mirror the larger architectural themes at play throughout the building.

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The Albertine offers one to four-bedroom residences complemented by exclusive resident-only amenity, including The Circadian Club, a wellness centre with an indoor pool and spa, gym, yoga and Pilates studio, and sauna, as well as The Elysian Room, a private dining space on level 10 with sweeping views across Melbourne.

Mirvac will welcome residents to The Albertine in 2026, having recently celebrated topping out the&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/mirvac">Mirvac</a>&nbsp;recently topped out&nbsp; the topping out of The Albertine, with completion expected in 2026.

To find out more about the generous furniture offer with MCM House, enquire below.

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Mirvac unveils The Albertine display, offering up to $50k in MCM House furniture

mixed-use precincts

The former North Shore Gas Co. Office building is set to be conserved and readapted in Crows Nest.

The Double Bay-based developer&nbsp;PDS has filled plans for a $55 million project which will comprise a 14-level mixed-use building, with a two-storey commercial podium.

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Render of the proposed Pacific Highway mixed-use development in Crows Nest. Credit: Fuse Architecture

There will be 61 three and four-bedroom apartments planned on the&nbsp;290 Pacific Highway site, just up the road from PDS&#39;s The Wentworth.

The recently amalgamated lot has a primary frontage to the Pacific Highway with a rear address to Sinclair Street.

It is currently occupied by the local heritage listed Former North Shore Gas Co Office building and an existing two storey commercial building, with the latter secluded to be demolished in the process.

LFA Pacific prepared the urban design report for PDS, who engaged Fuse Architects to design the plans.

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Render of the proposed Pacific Highway mixed-use development in Crows Nest. Credit: Fuse Architecture

&ldquo;The development proposal seeks to retain, conserve and adaptively re-use the Former Gas Company building as part of a new mixed-use building with a ground floor commercial podium and residential uses above,&rdquo; LFA said in their urban design report.

The site is situated in an urban block bound by Shirley Street to the north, Bruce Street to the south, the Pacific Highway to the east and Sinclair Street to the west.

The block forms part of the Five Ways intersection, where Pacific Highway, Shirley Road, Willoughby Road and Falcon Street converge, creating a local landmark that defines the southern gateway to the St Leonards, Crows Nest Precinct.

The site at 290 Pacific Highway, Crows Nest in the North Sydney Local Government Area is 1.5km north of North Sydney CBD, 850m south of St Leonards strategic centre and immediately south of Crows Nest Village

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Render of the proposed Pacific Highway mixed-use development in Crows Nest. Credit: Fuse Architecture

The site is approximately one kilometre from major public open space such as Brennan Park and Newlands Park, St Leonards Park, and St Thomas Rest. Smaller pocket parks such as the Hume Street Park, Ernest Place Park, and Sophia Street Park are located east of Pacific Highway, while Morton Lane Road Reserve off Sinclair Street is a landscaped walkway.

The design involves the reinstatement of key materials such as exterior masonry, terracotta tiles, pressed metal, stainless steel, and glass panelling.

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Render of the proposed Pacific Highway mixed-use development in Crows Nest. Credit: Fuse Architecture

Glass is used for the remainder of the facade with a textured glass awning and pressed metal soffit to match the existing heritage pressed metal soffit pattern.

The existing facade is provided with powder coated metal profiles to match the existing awning and fluted glass as a key design motif for the front elevation where a curtain wall is proposed to the remainder of Pacific Highway frontage.

Incorporating a muted palette and lightweight materials, the upper residential levels highlight the heritage item, while inverted, fluted glass is used as a contemporary adaptation of the scalloped heritage facade.

There will be 61 three and four-bedroom apartments planned on the 290 Pacific Highway site, just up the road from PDS's The Wentworth


$55 million Crows Nest apartments to target the owner-occupier

Multi-billion-dollar developer Gurner has continued its expansion across the Australian residential market, securing its first South Australian site through a joint venture with Kennards Self Storage, the site&rsquo;s existing landholder.

When complete, the 1.7-hectare site at 237 Grote Street will comprise more than 750 residences with six-star amenity across four towers, a five-star hotel, over 15,000 sqm in retail and commercial space, an entertainment and recreation component and a public plaza, with an estimated end value of $1.25 billion.

With an estimated end value of $1.25 billion, the site will keep inline with the group&#39;s industry-leading Greener by Gurner initiative, making Gurner&#39;s first project in Adelaide carbon-neutral.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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It will also become the headquarters of Kennards in South Australia, complete with cutting-edge technological inclusions, retail stores, self-storage units, as well as enterprise and coworking spaces.

Part of the 1.7-hectare site is a 24,000 sqm six-level building originally constructed for Australia Post to sort and distribute mail near the CBD, but as letter volumes reduced, it was finally put on the market. &nbsp;

The strategic partnership between the two groups &ndash; the first of its kind in the self-storage space &ndash; will see Kennards repurpose the former Australia Post building into next-generation storage facility, which will be seamlessly integrated into the master plan.

Gurner CEO, Tim Gurner said the group will bring its vision to life for an iconic mixed-use, residential, self-storage and commercial office super-site across 11,000 sqm of prime development land.

&ldquo;This is an incredible site, and we could not be happier to be partnering with such iconic Australian success stories in Kennards and Sam, to bring a shared vision for the development to life &ndash; we&rsquo;ll be creating something very ambitious, something that hasn&rsquo;t been done before in this sector,&rdquo; he said.

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The announcement of the new project is a timely one for Adelaide, which was named the third-most liveable city in the world according to The Economist Intelligence Unit&rsquo;s Global Liveability Index for 2021, as CBD living, luxury property and amenity-rich projects continue to be favoured by owner occupiers and downsizers alike.

&ldquo;The main focus of this city-changing site will be a transformative public realm, that will become a key attraction for Adelaide CBD,&rdquo; Gurner added.

While there is no permit in place on the site, which has three street frontages on Grote Street, Gouger Street and Blenheim Street, Kennards Self Storage CEO, Sam Kennard commented on the current zoning and planning controls, allowing Gurner and Kennards Self Storage to proceed with a transformative mixed-use development.

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&ldquo;Originally we had identified an opportunity to re-purpose the existing building into self-storage and planned to subdivide and sell the surplus land, but COVID allowed us the time to take pause and reflect, and we soon realised the site had the potential to become a city-shaping project,&rdquo; Kennard said.

A design competition is currently underway to appoint a lead architect, and the development application is expected to be lodged in late 2022.

The announcement of the new project is a timely one for Adelaide, which was named the third-most liveable city in the world according to The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index for 2021.



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Gurner to develop Adelaide super site into $1.25 billion mixed-use precinct

The ASX-listed Woolworths Group, has lodged plans for a mixed-use redevelopment across Rangers Road in Neutral Bay.

The supermarket giant's development arm, Fabcot, has submitted the&nbsp;plans to reinvigorate the already existing retail space, along with an activated pedestrian laneway and plaza, as well as residential apartments.

The project&nbsp;will provide a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, starting from 65 sqm for the one-beds to the largest offering at 398 sqm, all adjoining to landscaped balconies.

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Designed by renowned Sydney-based architects, Koichi Takada, the $6 million project will be visually connected to Military Road, with open corners to Rangers Road and a large open entry plaza.

The building form has been broken into distinct forms to break down the mass and create articulation between the podium, and upper floors.

The public plaza design plays an integral role in the precinct, with a highly active retail and dining, office and residential space existing throughout new green spaces, designed by Arcadia, as well as community facilities.

“The principal design approach was to create an intrinsic relationship between architecture and nature while promoting a variety of retail activation, integrated outdoor seating, and good pedestrian connectivity from Rangers Road to Yeo Street,” Koichi Takada Architects noted in their design application.

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Artist Impression, Yeo Street Facade. Credit: Ivolve Studios

“The public plaza combines substantial planters to promote canopy trees growth as well as water fountains to promote children’s play.”

The architectural design incorporates façade planters to the setback and terrace floors, with a residential communal open space allocated on the rooftop with a plunge pool, seating, and barbecue facilities.

The feature façade concept integrates modular planters on slabs to provide both the commercial and residential residents a connection to landscape.

The perimeter retail to the plaza expresses a double height volume to enhance the layers of activation both at the ground floor and level one, with the site link visually connecting the plaza to Yeo Street, activating the side streets, while the anchor tenant, Woolworths, will ensure constant foot traffic across the ground floor.

The outdoor dining space will be covered and protected by the feature awning, allowing the spill out of retail and cafe tenants to engage with the public domain, while providing a protected path of travel for pedestrians.

The feature awning is supported with organic columns reminiscent of the branches of a tree, with greenery spilling over the awning effectively continuing the landscape character from the public domain up onto the building façade.

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“Inspired by the naturally occurring landscape character of Neutral Bay, the design integrates public activation with a natural and refined aesthetic, providing an activated, unique and integrated public domain.”

“The gentle curves of the sandstone gully’s and Angophora Trees that have existed in Neutral Bay’s natural context, inspired an architectural language that is organic, curved, and sophisticated. The natural facade ties into Neutral Bay’s past and aims to invigorate Rangers Road with community facilities and public domain activation.”

The high-quality retail with a focus on food and beverage offerings, activating the precinct with community amenity during both the night and day. &nbsp;

Woolworths Group to redevelop Neutral Bay site with residential apartments  

The Whitehorse City Council has approved <a href="/developers/vicinity-centres">Vicinity’s</a> $700 million plans to bring to life the first stage of its mixed-use precinct of <a href="/new-apartments/box-hill-central-17-21-market-street-box-hill">Box Hill Central</a>.

Part of a 10-year masterplan, the leading Australian retail property group will transform 5.5 hectares into a&nbsp;mixed-use and retail precinct, with the first stage at&nbsp;17-21 Market Street set to include an office tower, a new town square, and a residential tower which will deliver 366 apartments.

Vicinity’s Chief Development Officer, Carolyn Viney, said the proposed redevelopment of the Box Hill Central precinct will transform the heart of Box Hill into a new, world-class destination for Melbourne.

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“Since plans were submitted, we have worked closely with Council, State Government and the community to ensure that design reflects the site’s rich history and responds to the community’s aspirations and preferences to live, work and play close to home," Viney said.

“Reaching this important milestone makes way for the first stage of development that will create a new east-west pedestrian connection through the town centre which will be complemented by a community plaza and Spanish-steps inspired amphitheatre, a new residential tower for more than 600 residents and commercial office space for 2,000 workers.&nbsp;

“This exciting project reflects our long-term confidence and investment in Box Hill’s future growth and builds on its existing strengths, including its longstanding reputation as a key destination to visit for fresh food and rich dining experiences.”

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Box Hill Central is set to become one of <a href="/new-apartments/melbourne-vic-3000">Melbourne’s</a> largest private mixed-use developments, with the first stage expected to deliver more than 50,000 sqm of commercial office space, along with 3,350 sqm of new public space. &nbsp;

It will also create new walkways and roads to interconnect to the precinct’s transport, retail, and dining offerings.&nbsp;

Overall, Vicinity says the redevelopment is expected to deliver approximately 2,400 construction jobs during the building phase and more than 6,000 new jobs for the precinct upon completion.

The group commenced construction works at Box Hill Central back in 2021, revitalising one of Melbourne’s busiest shopping centres and transforming it into a fresh and modern market-leading destination.

Vicinity’s Chief Development Officer, Carolyn Viney, said the proposed redevelopment of the Box Hill Central precinct will transform the heart of Box Hill into a new, world-class destination for Melbourne.



Vicinity secures approval for first stage of Box Hill Central redevelopment

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Plans have been lodged to the City of Melbourne council to convert a North Melbourne warehouse in to a mixed-use building.

The $36 million development of the site at 287-313 Macaulay Road, in the Arden-Macauley Urban Renewal Area, will see a partial demolition of the current warehouse and the construction of a 12 levels building on top of two levels of basement parking.

It will have 120 apartments above podium office space and 2,048 sqm of ground floor retail.

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Hayball Architects have designed the building which will consist of 12 one bedroom apartments, 78 two bedroom apartments, 29 three bedroom apartments and a four bedroom penthouse. There will be seven duplexes.

There will be 250 sqm of communal space, split between a 201 sqm communal terrace on level 1 and a 49 sqm communal sky garden on level nine. 

Residents will also have access to a cinema room which is part of the ground level clubhouse where there’s also a lounge and kitchen and dining space.

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The 1,920 sqm site last traded for $5.28 million in 2014.

The developer has opted for car share facilities rather than a designated car space per apartment.

“Data shows that car ownership in the suburb of North Melbourne is low and a significant number of apartments do not own a car and the average ownership for larger dwellings is only one vehicle,” the assessment by Traffix Group noted.

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“This is reflective of how accessible the site is and demonstrates how suitable the site is for strategic developments that seek to further reduce the reliance on private motor vehicle.”

As an average rate, the proposal includes a provision of 0.73 spaces per apartment and there are in the order of 30% of apartments proposed without parking. 
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Hayball Architects have designed the building which will consist of 12 one bedroom apartments, 78 two bedroom apartments, 29 three bedroom apartments and a four bedroom penthouse.



Find out which Melbourne suburb is set for a new $36 million mixed-use development

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GURNER and Wingate have announced they intend developing a 13,000 sqm Budds Beach, Gold Coast site which had previously been earmarked as Ralan’s Sapphire project.

It will be a $600m mixed-use inland precinct at 112 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise.

The proposal is for a multi-tower offering with high-end residential, family-focused resort living, hotel, retail and hospitality and potentially build to rent apartments.

The site is currently permitted for 999 apartments over 90 levels, so the new scheme will result in a reduction of apartments from Ralan to around 600 offerings over a series of stages.

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Wingate was Ralan’s main finance partner until Ralan collapsed in 2019 with $560 million debts.

The rectangular site bordered by the Ferny, Norfolk, Pine, Oak avenues will be GURNER’s third Queensland project after the developer completed its $500m FV project in 2019. 

The developer also announced a <a href="/news/gurner-submits-60-million-port-douglas-development-plans-for-the-creation-hotel-and-residence">project for Port Douglas</a>.

“We have been looking at the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast for a considerable amount of time, but we wanted to find a site that would allow us to do something really special and not just ‘another tower’ on the Gold Coast,” said founder and director, Tim Gurner.

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“I believe the Gold Coast is about to have its largest market run in history as Australians realise just how spectacular our eastern seaboard coastline is, and are more motivated than ever before to invest and live in a coastal destination.

Wingate managing director of property, Mark Harrison said the joint venture presented "deep alignment of interests" between the two entities.

“This latest venture will allow Wingate to build upon our significant track record of funding more than $12 billion of property over the past decade,” he said.

Another Ralan Surfers Paradise project, Ruby, which included the Paradise Resort, was acquired by hotelier Jerry Schwartz in late 2019.
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The Gold Coast site had previously been earmarked as Ralan’s Sapphire project.



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Gurner to create $600 million mixed-use tower in Surfers Paradise

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COVID-19 has encouraged discussion about the way we live, how we interact with others, and what's important to us in our day-to-day lives.

Recently I caught up with <a href="/architects/clarke-hopkins-clarke-0">Clarke Hopkins Clarke's</a> Jordan Curran over Zoom to find out how the practice is responding to the pandemic and what which key learnings will influence their mixed-use precinct designs moving forward.

As a Partner at CHC, Jordan has spent years cultivating thriving mixed-use communities across Australia. In this interview, Jordan shares some valuable insight into the ways architects and developers can create meaningful communities which will enhance the way we live, as well as some of the main benefits of buying into a master-planned community. 

Watch the interview:

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Topics discussed:

00:22 - Given the current pandemic, what learnings have Clarke Hopkins Clarke taken from the situation that will shape the way you design communities in future?

02:54 - How can architects and developers provide residents with a better quality of life through the design of their home and the surrounding neighbourhood?

07:06 - A study by the Danish architect, Professor Jan Gehl, found that COVID-19 encouraged people in four European cities to visit areas with existing public facilities, but they were less likely to travel to the CBD. Do you feel that Australia caters well to a similar demand for local infrastructure or is there room for improvement? 

08:31 - What public space typologies have the most positive impacts on a person's quality of life?

09:40 - What's your process for ensuring a mixed-use precinct is well-integrated within the existing community?

11:34 - What types of new community spaces are you looking to develop within your masterplans in future?

14:02 - What are some of the benefits of buying into a mixed-use precinct that property seekers might not know about? 

Watch next: <a href="/news/clarkehopkinsclarkes-dean-landy-comments-on-the-value-of-employment-hubs-within-our-neighbourhoods">ClarkeHopkinsClarke's Dean Landy comments on the value of employment hubs within our neighbourhoods</a> 
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