The residential transformation of St Kilda Road is set to continue into with more new apartment plans for the sought-after boulevard.

Wing Tai Asia has lodged plans for a major residential tower at 464-466 St Kilda Road, replacing the former VACC House with an 18-storey mixed-use development designed around a retained heritage podium and a sculpted contemporary tower.

The proposal, prepared under Victoria’s Significant Residential Development with Affordable Housing pathway, would deliver 325 apartments and ground-floor retail across the prominent 4,653 sqm boulevard site in Melbourne’s St Kilda Road North Precinct.

The project centres on the adaptive reuse of the site’s heritage-listed VACC Building, an eight-storey office designed by Bernard Evans that has occupied the address for decades. Planning documents state the development would involve “carefully dismantling and conserving off-site the original metal fabric of the podium visible from St Kilda Road,” before reinstating it as the defining frontage of the new scheme.

Above the restored podium, Wing Tai is proposing a curvilinear residential tower. The scheme includes 172 one-bedroom apartments, 63 two-bedroom apartments, 66 three-bedroom apartments, and 24 four-bedroom apartments, alongside two ground-floor food and beverage tenancies fronting St Kilda Road.

The tower has been designed with substantial articulation and variable setbacks to minimise perceived bulk and maintain view corridors along the boulevard. Urbis, which prepared the planning report, said the design “has been significantly articulated through a curvilinear design” with “an interplay with materials, façade expression and depth” to create visual separation and visual interest.

The proposal also includes 254 basement car spaces, landscaped pedestrian links connecting St Kilda Road and Queens Lane, and a biophilic landscape strategy featuring canopy trees, raised planters, cascading greenery and a glass oculus pool overlooking the eastern frontage.

Planning documents confirm the $270.1 million development will contribute 3 per cent of project costs to the Social Housing Growth Fund as part of the application process.

Wing Tai acquired the St Kilda Road property in 2018 alongside Abacus Property Group for $95.38 million, before later consolidating ownership of the site. The property previously served as the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce headquarters for around 60 years.

The transformation of the St Kilda Rd boulevard is already beginning to materialise, with a number of high-profile projects recently completed, launched, or approaching launch as developers continue to back the long-term appeal of the precinct.

Among the most notable recent completions is Louise by Samuel Property Group, just off the strip on Queens Lane, the same pocket Hirsch &amp; Faigen recently launched The Queensbury. Mirvac is too on the same street with The Albertine, which is approaching completion.

Dexus recently secured approval for its slice of St Kilda Road, while Gurner also has approved plans for the precinct.

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Wing Tai unveils 325-apartment St Kilda Road tower on former VACC House site

Malaysian developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/s-p-setia">SP Setia</a> is the latest to jump into St Leonards booming Transport Oriented Development precinct.

The developer, which has previously delivered Sapphire by the Gardens apartment development in Melbourne, identified the Atchison Street site in 2023. It filed a Scoping Report around 12 months ago, and now has revealed the designs for the new&nbsp;40-storey mixed-use tower.

The State Significant Development Application covers <a href="https://next-portal.urban.com.au/projects/14650/summary">20-22 Atchison Street</a>, a 1,374 sqm site positioned between St Leonards Station and the new Crows Nest Metro station.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">COX Architecture</a>, the project would deliver 181 apartments, above a four-storey commercial podium, five basement levels, and new public domain works along Mitchell Street. The apartment mix comprises 35 one-bedroom apartments, 39 one-bedroom-plus-study apartments, 85 two-bedroom apartments, and 22 three-bedroom residences.

The proposal has been lodged as a shop-top housing development under the NSW Government’s TOD planning pathway, which allows increased density around key transport infrastructure. The site sits within the recently rezoned Crows Nest Accelerated TOD Precinct.

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SP Setia acquired the Atchison Street site as part of its continued expansion into the Australian apartment market. In comments made to City &amp; Country (The Edge Malaysia) in 2023, SP Setia President and CEO Datuk Choong Kai Wai described the acquisition as “a strategic move” aligned with the group’s post-pandemic market recovery strategy.

“Our target for this exceptional development is local and overseas buyers, including first-home buyers, downsizers and investors,” Choong said.

The tower has been designed as a slender vertical form rising from a mixed-use podium, with COX Architecture positioning the development as a response to the evolving St Leonards and Crows Nest skyline.

“The purpose of the project is to facilitate the delivery of high-quality housing at a strategically located site and deliver a built tower outcome that is consistent with the desired future character of St Leonards and aligns with the TOD controls,” the design report stated.

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The podium would incorporate retail uses fronting Atchison Street, commercial tenancies, landscaped communal areas, and pedestrian improvements along Mitchell Street. Vehicle access and loading would be consolidated via Atchison Lane.

Residents would have access to more than 665 sqm of communal indoor and outdoor spaces, while the development proposes 96 parking spaces across five basement levels.

The proposal also includes a commitment for 10 per cent of residential floor space to be allocated toward affordable housing through a monetary contribution.

COX said the tower form responds directly to the emerging high-density character of the precinct while seeking to maximise solar access, cross ventilation, and outlook from apartments.

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“The building is orientated towards north,” the Apartment Design Guide compliance report noted, adding that the tower’s slim form was driven by the constrained inner-urban site dimensions.

The design also incorporates landscaped setbacks and communal open space at podium level, intended to soften the interface with surrounding streets and improve pedestrian amenity.

The project adds to a growing wave of redevelopment proposals reshaping St Leonards and Crows Nest following the opening of the Sydney Metro City line and the NSW Government’s push for higher-density housing around major transport nodes.

Last week Stockland filed plans just down the road. They want to build a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/601-pacific-highway-st-leonards-nsw-2065">52-storey tower on Pacific Highway</a>.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-stockland-plans-52-storey-538-apartment-st-leonards-tower">First look: Stockland plans 52-storey, 538-apartment St Leonards tower&nbsp;</a>

First look: SP Setia targets St Leonards skyline with 40-storey TOD tower

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/urban-property-group">Urban Property Group</a> has revealed plans for a new mixed-use tower at 10 Dangar Street, Wickham, advancing a proposal that would reshape the southern gateway to Newcastle’s city centre with one of the city’s tallest residential buildings.

The State Significant Development proposal, now on exhibition, seeks approval for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/bowline-10-dangar-street-wickham-nsw-2293">43-storey tower</a> immediately adjacent to the Newcastle Interchange. The project would deliver around 200 apartments, including 42 affordable housing dwellings, alongside 99 co-living units, a 171-room hotel, retail space, and new public domain integrated through the site.

The scheme marks a significant escalation of plans previously approved for the site. Urban Property Group took over the prominent 2,904 sqm parcel, where excavation and demolition had already commenced under an earlier consent for a 14-storey mixed-use development.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/sjb-architects">SJB</a>, the tower has been conceived as a landmark transit-oriented development anchored to the Newcastle Interchange precinct. The proposal includes 245 build-to-sell apartments across a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom residences, as well as two penthouses. Fifteen apartments and one operational unit are earmarked for NDIS housing. The co-living component would add a further 99 units, while the podium would accommodate retail uses and hotel facilities.

SJB said the site presents “a valuable opportunity to anchor the precinct by setting the standard for design, active ground planes and character at the key southern gateway.”

The architecture responds directly to the site’s position beside major transport infrastructure and within one of Newcastle’s fastest-evolving urban renewal precincts. The tower form sits above a sculpted podium designed to frame new public spaces, including a through-site pedestrian link connecting Station Street to Hannell Street, landscaped plazas, and activated retail edges.

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The design report describes the project as part of the broader transition of Wickham into “a vibrant, high-quality mixed-use urban precinct” that leverages proximity to the station, open space, and regional connectivity.

A detailed public art strategy has also been prepared for the development. The strategy positions the project as “a transit-oriented development of state significance at the gateway to Newcastle’s city centre” and outlines a series of integrated artworks responding to Newcastle’s industrial and transport heritage.

Creative Road’s curatorial framework for the project, titled Unveil, draws on “stratified surfaces, carved volumes, and light-filled apertures” while referencing Newcastle’s transformation from an industrial city into a contemporary education and technology hub.

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The proposal is being advanced through the NSW Housing Delivery Authority pathway after being declared State Significant Development in June 2025. The accompanying scoping report states the development aims to “maximise the site’s proximity to the Newcastle Interchange by delivering transit-oriented development” while increasing housing supply and affordable housing provision within the Newcastle LGA.

Urban Property Group’s plans align with the long-term strategic vision established under the Wickham Master Plan, which identified the interchange precinct as suitable for substantial uplift in height and density. The current proposal would significantly intensify that vision, positioning the tower among the tallest developments proposed for Newcastle.

The site sits immediately north of the Newcastle Interchange, bounded by Dangar Street, Hannell Street, and Charles Street. It is surrounded by a rapidly growing cluster of residential towers and mixed-use projects that have emerged following the completion of the light rail and transport interchange.

First look: Urban Property Group unveils Newcastle’s latest tower at Wickham interchange

Bottega House has completed settlement of a landmark riverfront site in Macquarie Street, St Lucia, representing its first major Brisbane development.&nbsp;

Positioned on the banks of the Brisbane River, the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/180-macquarie-street-st-lucia-qld-4067">premium site at 180 Macquarie Street</a> features uninterrupted river frontage in one of Brisbane’s most tightly held residential precincts.&nbsp;

The proposed development, currently under assessment with Brisbane City Council, has been designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/plus-studio">Plus Studio</a> with interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/mim-design">Mim Design</a> and will deliver a boutique collection of premium residences positioned specifically for owner occupiers and downsizers.&nbsp;

The residences are set to redefine luxury apartment living in the area, with a focus on architectural quality, refined finishes, landscape integration and elevated amenities including curated wellness facilities, resort-style pools and recreation spaces rarely seen in the local market.&nbsp;

Exclusive sales for the project will be led by Keenan &amp; Byrne, ahead of an anticipated launch later this year.&nbsp;

Bottega House Managing Director Nick Malloch said the project reflects the group’s ambition to deliver a highly curated residential offering within one of Brisbane’s most tightly held precincts.&nbsp;

“This is an incredibly rare riverfront opportunity and one we have approached with a long-term perspective,” Malloch said.&nbsp;

“Our vision from the outset was to create a boutique collection of residences that feel more like private homes than traditional apartments, with generous proportions, refined finishes and exceptional amenity throughout."

Malloch says there is a&nbsp;lack of premium owner-occupier stock of this quality in the market, particularly for downsizers wanting space, privacy and a true lifestyle offering without compromise.&nbsp;

"Demand is expected to be strong given the scarcity of premium riverfront opportunities of this nature within Brisbane’s inner-west."&nbsp;

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The arrival of the first piling rig officially marks the commencement of construction at SIERA’s new beachside apartment development, Exhale, in Northcliffe.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/exhale-surfers-paradise-8-enderley-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Exhale</a>, a glass-encased tower featuring 54 large-scale apartments at 8 Enderley Avenue, is SIERA’s third Gold Coast development. It follows the recently completed PIPIS Bilinga beachfront project, which achieved suburb-record prices, and the soon-to-be-completed Chevron Island development, Tapestry.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/siera">SIERA</a> Founder and Managing Director Brent Thompson said the arrival of the piling rig represented a significant milestone for the development, which is scheduled for completion in late 2028.

Over the next month, around 260 piles are expected to be installed as work progresses on the basement structure. The building is anticipated to rise above ground level early next year, before unveiling its sculptural glass curtain wall, developed in collaboration with specialist façade engineers.

“The façade was designed to maximise panoramic coastal views while creating a distinctive architectural identity,” Thompson said.

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Designed by BDA Architecture, Exhale will comprise just 54 two- and three-bedroom residences across 26 levels, a level of low-density living rarely delivered in this beachside pocket between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach.

The project has been conceived as a resident-only building, with no short-stay accommodation permitted. SIERA says the model is intended to appeal to long-term owner-occupiers rather than transient holiday demand.

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Residences have been designed with large-format layouts and expansive glazing, with most apartments featuring more than 30 metres of glass frontage to maximise natural light and ocean views.

The amenity offering spans two levels and centres on wellness and lifestyle, including a heated magnesium pool, sauna, yoga and Pilates studio, gymnasium, private dining facilities, cinema lounge, and dedicated surfcraft storage.

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More than half of the apartments have already sold. SIERA has also opened a sales gallery for Exhale at its Chevron Island commercial premises, near its Tapestry tower and the site of its second Chevron Island apartment development, which is slated to launch in early 2027.
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SIERA kicks off construction at Northcliffe tower Exhale

Perth apartments

A new landmark development is taking shape in South Perth, offering not just a place to call home, but an iconic piece of architecture that blends elegantly with its surroundings.

Perched between the river and the city, The Pearl by Prosper Living, draws inspiration from the nearby Swan River, incorporating soft curves to create a unique residential tower that promises to deliver premium living spaces and resort-inspired amenities to its future residents.

Each apartment at The Pearl represents a harmony of comfort, flexibility and functionality, with fluid, organic floor plans and premium finishes designed to enhance everyday living.

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A mix of apartment types are on offer within the soaring tower, with the residences beginning on level four.

There's a range of one and two-bedroom options in the lower floor levels, with just eight residences across each.&nbsp;

Level 11 is where the three-bedroom apartment options begin, with these levels only featuring six apartments across each floor plate.&nbsp;Crowning The Pearl are the penthouse apartments, with just three four-bedroom residences on offer.&nbsp;

The one-bedders span from 69 sqm through to 99 sqm, with each offering one-bathroom and one car space, while the two-bedroom apartments begin from 122 sqm through to 148 sqm, with two-bathrooms and two car spaces.&nbsp;

The three-bedroom apartments offer even more generous living space, covering from 163 sqm to 180 sqm, with the four-bedroom penthouses that largest in the mix, with up to 272 sqm of living space.&nbsp;

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Residents of The Pearl have the opportunity to customise the interior of their apartments with a choice of three colour schemes, each one promoting a sense of understated style, elegance, and comfort.

Cleverly orientated to ensure that every apartment has access to natural light and ventilation, they also offer spacious balconies drawing in gentle breezes along with the far-reaching views.

The kitchens have been crafted to be the heart of the homes, while the bathrooms are functional and luxurious, with custom cabinetry, designer fittings and appliances, satin metal finishes, polished stone benchtops, and bespoke timber styling setting the bar for effortless contemporary elegance.

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The Pearl: A new era in luxury living

The affluent suburb of Nedlands,&nbsp;which stretches from the banks of the Swan River to the edge of the Indian Ocean, is gearing up to welcome it's newest residential development.&nbsp;

In a joint venture between Aria Land and Blueways Group, the pair will bring a balance of modern functionality coupled with sustainability, with just 32 apartments set for the boutique project.

Set across six levels, Jardin has been designed by Hassell and will offer spacious one, two and three-bedroom apartments, donned with a mix of materials, coupled with abundant greenery and residential amenity.&nbsp;

The architects at Hassell say Jardin captures the essence of its enviable Nedlands location.

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"The striking, contemporary form is expressed through a carefully curated selection of materials and extensive landscaping that set the backdrop to these beautifully designed, elegant apartments.”

They've collaborated with Source Energy for Jardin, who were the first company in Western Australia to combine grid energy with the installation of solar panels and batteries into an integrated energy network.

“Jardin’s collaboration with Source Energy who are powered by major energy company ATCO, proved its passion for innovating processes that result in benefits flowing directly through to homeowners, the community and the planet," Source Energy say.

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Jardin harnesses renewable, green energy by supplementing traditional grid electricity with solar and battery systems. This results in strata bill savings to owners while producing a more sustainable energy solution.

The best practice energy-efficient design approach at Jardin creates dual aspect layouts to provide cross ventilation to facilitate natural cooling and maximise city and river views.

The project also features full-height energy-efficient glazing to maximise natural light, promote thermal comfort, while also utilising laminated glass to mitigate external noise.&nbsp;

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The residents’ communal garden and oversized balcony planter boxes have been designed with considered landscaping and retic controlled waterwise plantings to protect against UV rays from the afternoon sun.

Residents will be welcomed into Jardin through a spacious lobby, with plentiful seating areas, with further residential amenity located on level two, including a communal lounge and a dining and kitchen area.&nbsp;

There's also a fully-equipped gym with premium equipment from Italian health giants Technogym who have been the offical supplier to seven Olympic Games.&nbsp;

Not only does Jardin benefit from it's proximity to the Swan River, Kings Park is also nearby, along with Nedlands golf, tennis and yacht clubs.&nbsp;

The development also encourages sustainable transport with secure bike parking which easily allows residents to take advantage of the close by riverside cycleways and public transport, while also including electric recharging stations.&nbsp;

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The architects at Hassell say Jardin captures the essence of its enviable Nedlands location

Sustainability at the forefront of Nedlands apartment development, Jardin

SKS Group, the developers behind a number of premium hotels in Perth, are gearing up to begin construction on their Como residential project, Modèle.

The boutique development of just 18 residences at 150 Robert Street will offer one, two, three, and four-bedroom apartments.

There's a limited time for buyers to take advantage of the&nbsp;State Government's pre-construction Stamp Duty Rebate of up to $50,000.

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The interiors of Modèle have been curated by renowned interior designer Bronagh Crawley, who has worked on numerous Hilton Hotels and other acclaimed brands. With contemporary colour palettes, exquisite finishes, and high-end touches and upgrades, the apartments evoke the feeling of hotel luxury.

With every detail carefully considered to create a feeling of luxury, apartments will boast stone benchtops and premium hotel-inspired tile selections, as well as enjoying views of both the Canning River and the Perth city skyline.&nbsp;

Buyers are being offered a variety of upgrades, such as timber flooring and feature lighting. and up to 214 sqm of living space.

Modèle's&nbsp;expansive rooftop Sky Terrace will incorporate barbecue facilities and indoor and outdoor seating, while also providing another space to take in the multiple aspects.

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High-tech security will feature throughout the lobby, common areas and each residence, further adding to the hotel-like luxury experience.&nbsp;

Designed to achieve the equivalent of a 5 Star Green star rating, Modèle is environmentally conscious and even includes an electric vehicle charging station.&nbsp;

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Located just five minutes from Applecross and South Perth and 10 minutes from the Perth CBD, Modèle offers residents all of life's conveniences nearby. From the Raffles Hotel and The Como Hotel to Angelo and Mends Streets in South Perth, the South of Perth Yacht Club, and the Royal Perth Golf Club, residents have plenty of dining, entertainment, and leisure options to choose from.

Retail and shopping opportunities, as well as an excellent catchment of schools and education facilities, are also within proximity to the site.&nbsp;

Jones Realty are handling the sales of the project where limited opportunities remain, with prices starting from&nbsp;$499,000 for a one-bedder, through to $1,795,000 for a four-bedroom penthouse.&nbsp;

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There's a limited time for buyers to take advantage of the State Government's pre-construction Stamp Duty Rebate of up to $50,000

Construction set to commence on luxury Como apartments, Modèle

One of Perth’s biggest shopping centres has been given the green light for expansion in Booragoon.&nbsp;

The major milestone development is located adjacent to Iris Residential’s apartment project, Amara City Gardens, putting residents in prime position of the $792 million expansion of Westfield Booragoon.

Planning Minister Rita Saffioti said the expansion of the popular and iconic Westfield Booragoon Shopping Centre will not only create new retail opportunities, but it will also improve amenity for the local community, with the redevelopment’s new leisure, hospitality and entertainment precinct.&nbsp;

“The project is the latest to be approved through the Part 17 pathway which is helping streamline the assessment of complex, significant projects, injecting significant investment into the State's economy and creating a pipeline of jobs for Western Australians,” Saffioti said.&nbsp;

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Residents of Amara City Gardens will have easy access to the new indoor/outdoor dining and entertainment precinct planned for the shopping centre, which will include landscaped and activated spaces, a town centre, and a new High Street linking Almondbury Road to Davy Street, connecting the Melville City Centre and Wireless Hill Park, in addition to creating easier links from Amara City Gardens to the centre.&nbsp;

With no need to worry about parking, resident’s will be able to walk their trolley to their door, with the new pedestrian links set to make it even easier, putting Amara residents within a short stroll of everyday necessities and leisure opportunities. &nbsp;

Stage One of the shopping centre expansion will include an upgrade to the existing cinema complex, as well as numerous food and beverage tenancies and a tavern. Retail will also be expanded, including a new boutique supermarket, a relocated and expanded Woolworths, and numerous mini and major speciality food tenancies, including a food laneway.

Stage Two will welcome an enhanced southern fashion mall, including an expanded and relocated David Jones, in addition to a number of mini and major retail upgrades.&nbsp;

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Over 70 per cent of the apartments in Amara City Gardens have already been sold, with prospective buyers still able to snap up a two or three-bedroom apartment in the ideally located development.&nbsp;

Life at Amara City Gardens is already convenient with dining, entertainment, medical services and retail on its doorstep. This expansion will further 
benefit residents with additional life changing amenities, giving them the gift of more free time. Amara City Gardens proves to be a sound investment&nbsp;due to its positioning next to not only the already iconic Westfield Booragoon Shopping Centre, but now Western Australia’s future biggest shopping centre.

The brand-new apartments are now complete and ready-to-move in, with two-bedrooms starting from $550,000 and three-bedrooms starting from $790,000

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Amara City Gardens in prime position to take advantage of one of Perth's biggest shopping centres

There's more than meets the eye with the Jolimont development, Florin Parkside, offering family-sized apartments in the heart of leafy suburb.

While connection and transport across the greater region is a breeze, residents will be hard pressed to find a reason to want to leave Florin, with the development home to a lifestyle that’s inspired by nature.&nbsp;

Stirling Capital designed the 63 residences to fit into the verdant neighbourhood, with the amenity offering suiting the locale.&nbsp;

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Downstairs, Florin features arbours that are surrounded by landscaping, creating the perfect spot to have a barbecue with friends and family, with the space complete with dining facilities, shaded and unshaded seating, an indoor/outdoor kitchen and a fireplace.&nbsp;

A private lounge room is also on offer for residents, creating a comfortable escape that connects seamlessly to the outdoors, while also acting as an extension of the homes. The lounge features multiple seating zones and work-from-home space, along with a central fireplace that sets the mood for the relaxing retreat.

Conceived with a healthy and active lifestyle in mind, the neighbouring park offers the prime spot for a walk, while Florin’s fully-equipped gym offers a convenient way for residents to get a workout in.

Acting as a health and wellness zone, the area slo includes an outdoor yoga terrace, surrounded by lush green landscaping in a private and secluded zone.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Resident’s furry friends aren’t forgotten either at Florin, with pet wash facilities on site for an after-walk pamper.&nbsp;

A mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments are still available at Florin, with floorplans spanning from 86 sqm to 289 sqm.&nbsp;

Construction on the six-storey development is slated for completion by early 2024.

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A lifestyle inspired by nature: A look at the amenity on offer at Florin Parkside

Iris Residential has hit over 80 per cent sold in their Shenton Park development, Shenton Quarter.

With all the one-bed configurations already sold, just two and three-bedroom apartments remain, with prices starting from $590,000 for a two-bed, one-bath residence.

The three-bedroom apartments start from&nbsp;$925,000, comprising two-bath and two car spaces.&nbsp;

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Designed by the architects at Cameron Chisholm Nicol, each&nbsp;of the apartments include high ceilings, 100 per cent wool carpets, reconstituted stone bench tops and engineered timber floorboards.

The open plan living areas will seamlessly connect to Iris Residential’s signature expansive balconies, with the residences benefitting from city and part vistas.&nbsp;

Located within one of Perth’s most sought after suburbs, Shenton Park, residents will be at home with a plentiful array of amenity, including an integrated Coles supermarket, eateries and medical services.&nbsp;

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Shenton Quarter benefits from being just 400-metres from the Perth-Fremantle train line, making getting about the wider region a breeze. &nbsp;

Over 2,400 sqm of residential amenity has also been incorporated across the site, with generous provision for green spaces, as well as a 20-metre pool boasting city views, a yoga deck, barbecue and dining pavilion, an urban beach and a fruit and vegetable orchard.&nbsp;

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Iris Residential's Perth apartments, Shenton Quarter hits 80 per cent sold

With the lights of the CBD in its sights, South Perth offers some of the best skyline and river views in the city.&nbsp;

Offering a mix of swanky apartments and stately homes, the affluent suburb is home to the Perth Zoo, South Perth Foreshore, the historic Old Mill, as well as a string of prestigious schools and an endless range of cafes, restaurants and bars.&nbsp;

With only the Swan&nbsp;between residents and Perth’s CBD, the river plays a big part in South Perth’s identity and developers, Prosper Living, made sure to represent the iconic body of water in their latest residential project.&nbsp;

Inspired by the ancient Derbarl Yerrigan - the Swan River - The Pearl takes its place&nbsp;in a unique position on the South Perth peninsula, just under five-kilometres from the CBD.&nbsp;

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Its slender silhouette is animated by its shimmering facade that reflects the light from the river and sky, while organic curved balconies sweep across the facade, taking on the form and movement of the water below.

Just beyond The Pearl’s crown-topped tower lies an abundance of recreational pursuits, from high-end shopping to world-class music events, international sporting events, festivals, arts, and even Perth Zoo, which is just one minute from The Pearl.&nbsp;

Locally, the Mends Street precinct is a one-top destination for shopping, cafes and restaurants. Residents will be nearby to the city’s laneways and galleries, along with a number of boutiques, bars and hidden gems, which are scattered about Perth, just a stroll away from the steps of The Pearl.&nbsp;

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Tennis, bowling, golf and sailing clubs are also all close by, and the South Perth foreshore is a great spot for a sunset picnic as the lights of the city beckon across the river.

Kings Park – the green heart and lungs of the city – will connect residents back to nature. Two thirds of the expansive 4,000,000 sqm inner-city park is protected as bushland, providing a haven for a number of native animals, with the open green space also home to the Western Australian Botanic Garden, which has over 3,000 species of the State's flora.

For a trip beyond The Pearl, residents can take the ferry to Elizabeth Quay and savour all the delights of Perth’s newest dining and entertainment options. The waterfront precinct on the banks of the Swan River features the island playground, the BHP Billiton Water Park, along with public artwork, promenades, open spaces and a range of bars and restaurants. &nbsp;

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A range of scenic river cruises sail across from Barrack Street Jetty to the Swan Valley, Fremantle and Rottnest Island, while visitors can also enjoy some time on a segway, a gondola ride on the Swan or just take a leisurely stroll alongside the river and across the bridge. There’s also 24 short term public boat moorings available.

A number of one, two, three and four-bedroom residences can still be purchased in The Pearl, which is slated for completion by mid 2025.&nbsp;

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How The Pearl takes advantage of its coveted South Perth location

Boutique property developers, Megara has been given the green-light on their $73 million Sorrento Plaza development by the state's planning commission.&nbsp;

The eight-storey residential building, Ora Sorrento will deliver a collection of luxury beachfront apartments, designed by the award-winning MJA Studio, in what is pitched to reshape and reform the 5,777 sqm site at 128-134 West Coast Drive.

Taking inspiration from the Sorrento coastline, Ora will take on a cascading architectural form, with organic shapes, natural materials and enviable ocean views.&nbsp;

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The Western Australia Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage consulted with the City of Joondalup to streamline the process, which will deliver 75 apartments across eight-storeys.&nbsp;&nbsp;

According to a statement from Megara, the existing planning framework was reviewed with the local community, which highlighted the need for it to be updated to better reflect local aspirations for the landmark site.

For those who treasure the coastal life, Ora is home, say Megara, with the project set to deliver a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, along with exclusive four-bedroom penthouses.

Luxurious Swiss V-Zug appliances will be fitted out into each of the homes, as well as a number of sustainable initiatives, while the highly-sought after location will also bring along with it uninterrupted ocean views, which residents can enjoy from their balcony.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Boasting an array of luxurious spaces and amenities, resident's will enjoy resort-style living with a heated ocean view pool, gym, residents’ dining room, cocktail lounge and wine cellar incorporated throughout the site.&nbsp;

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“Ora represents a rare opportunity to enjoy an enviable coastal lifestyle so many aspire to,” Megara say.

The plans also propose two food and beverage tenancies, a public plaza, a bottleshop, 80 public car parking spaces and four motorbike spaces on the ground floor, along with the lobby for the residential apartments.

Situated between Geneff Park and Sorrento Beach, Ora residents will be within walking distance to an array of convenient amenity and recreational pursuits, including Hillary's Boat Harbour, which features a collection of restaurants, cafes and shopping opportunities, along with boating facilities.&nbsp;

Megara are only taking registrations of interest currently, with the project set to launch to the market in the new year.&nbsp;

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Megara’s Sorrento Plaza redevelopment green lit 

Construction has officially wrapped on Iris Residential’s Booragoon development, Amara City Gardens.&nbsp;

BGC Constructions handled the build of the $43 million project, with residents set to move in this month.&nbsp;

Located on the doorstep of Westfield Booragoon Shopping Centre, residents will be connected to an array of shopping, dining and entertainment options, while also having medical services, major banks, Wireless Hill Park and Melville Aquatic Centre on the doorstep of the development.&nbsp;

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Owner-occupiers&nbsp;have taken up a majority of the stock so far, with one and two-bedders with one-bathroom already completely sold.&nbsp;

Two and three-bedders with two-bathrooms make up the remaining stock in the project, with prices starting from $645,000.

Each apartment has been designed with spacious open-plan living and plenty of storage for the owner-occupier, with the apartments connecting to expansive balconies, with some even benefiting from city views.&nbsp;

Wide picture windows with double glazing and high 2.7 metre ceilings give a sense of space and light, while engineered oak floorboards and 100 percent wool carpets add luxury and warmth.&nbsp;

Bedrooms include walk-in-robes, while the kitchens are competed with the high-quality fixtures and finishes, including Smeg appliances, stone benchtops and built-in pantries.&nbsp;

Residents will also have direct access to the communal yoga deck, wine cellar, dining pavilion, barbecue terrace, gym, sauna and garden.&nbsp;

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Designed with the family owner-occupier in mind, the three-bed apartments sit close by to a number of educational options, including Applecross Senior High School and Booragoon Primary School which are located 12-minutes’ walk from Amara, along with Murdoch University, which is just a short commute away.&nbsp;

Designed with the future in mind, Amara City Gardens achieves an average Nationwide House Energy Rating of seven stars, with initiatives including photovoltaic cells providing solar power for the common areas, boosted solar gas hot water systems, double glazed windows, a car-charging bay, a designated place to wash your car, secure bike racks, leafy, manicured gardens and creative artwork screens by award-winning local artist Anne Neil.&nbsp;

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Designed with the family owner-occupier in mind, the three-bed apartments sit close by to a number of educational options, including Applecross Senior High School and Booragoon Primary School which are located 12-minutes’ walk from Amara, along with Murdoch University, which is just a short commute away. 

Amara City Gardens completes construction

Boutique developers Norup + Wilson have been making a name for themselves across Perth for a number of years, having now amassed a portfolio that spans far and wide, with over half a billion dollars on the books.&nbsp;

Headed by Director’s John Norup and Dave Wilson, the group focuses on the owner-occupier, &nbsp;paying particular attention to the standard and range of first-class amenities on offer within their multi-level communities.&nbsp;

It’s been no different for the group’s imposing 21-storey community on the high-point of the coveted Mount Pleasant and Applecross peninsula - having attracted the interest of buyers not only for its enviable location.&nbsp;

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“In order for a community to function efficiently and happily, an enormous amount of careful thought and effort needs to be invested in the planning, design and built-form solutions to which they lead,” said Wilson.&nbsp;

“From the outset of this ambitiously innovative residential development, my focus has been on ensuring that all the community facilities integrate seamlessly with the private living areas. In this way, resident privacy and security are maximised as elegantly as are the shared benefits of the resort-quality these facilities provide.”

“Our goal is to set an unrivalled benchmark in apartment living.”

The action begins across the ground floor, transitioning into a destination entertainment piazza featuring an eclectic assortment of cuisines and experiences, with a number of restaurants already operating on the doorstep of The Precinct, and a handful still to come.

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More often than not, developments focus their private amenity offering around the pool. The Precinct has instead incorporated the facilities into distinct zones throughout, allowing residents to fully enjoy each space.&nbsp;

Reminiscent of the finest resorts across the world, The Precinct is home to an indoor and outdoor gym, a running track, a swimming pool, Bocci pit, cabana daybeds, Teppanyaki barbecues, a residents lounge and library, a wine room and a kid’s play room.&nbsp;

For the exclusive use of Sky Residents from levels 17 to 21, a Sky Lounge is also part of The Precinct, encompassing some of the best views on the west coast.&nbsp;

“The only difference between this peaceful escape from the everyday and the kind of relaxing, five-star resort you’d find in some distant tropical paradise, is that this one is yours. Your own piece of paradise,” Wilson said.&nbsp;

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The Precinct stands as the most prominent landmark in the Canning Bridge Precinct, commanding views of every facet of the city, from Kings Park and the CBD, to the converging Swan and Canning Rivers and the distant escarpment to the east.&nbsp;

Norup + Wilson chose the landmark site to maximise the Melville Council’s $235 million redevelopment vision for the precinct. Over the next ten years the Canning Bridge area is expected to be transformed with an expanded train station, river ferry and revitalised town centre on par with what was witnessed at Subiaco and East Perth.&nbsp;

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Reminiscent of the finest resorts across the world, The Precinct is home to an indoor and outdoor gym, a running track, a swimming pool, Bocci pit, cabana daybeds, Teppanyaki barbecues, a residents lounge and library, a wine room and a kid’s play room. 

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