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.

Joel Robinson

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;

Bottega House secures landmark riverfront site in St Lucia 

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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

Iris Residential have taken over the Perth property market, with three projects currently under construction.

The group are expecting buyers of their Amara City Gardens development to be ready to move into their new homes in Spring this year, with construction proceeding as planned.

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It is Amara City Garden’s unique location that truly sets it apart.

Not only are residents connected to shopping, dining and entertainment at Westfield Booragoon Shopping Centre, but they are also on the doorstep of medical services, major banks, Wireless Hill Park and Melville Aquatic Centre.

Residents are also steps away from Booragoon Bus Station linking to Bull Creek Train and Bus Interchange, providing quick and easy access to Perth CBD, Murdoch University and the world-class Fiona Stanley Hospital.

Teaming up once again with Perth-based architects, Cameron Chisholm Nicol, Amara City Gardens comprises a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, following an open plan layout, with&nbsp;flexible contract terms available.&nbsp;

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Emblazoned with wide picture windows, with double glazing and high 2.7 metre ceilings, the apartments are dappled in light, complimented by a sense of airiness and space.

Engineered oak floorboards lay under foot in the living spaces, while 100 per cent wool carpets are featured within the bedrooms and corridors.

And as a finishing touch, buyers can elect between a choice of three contemporary colour schemes, further enhancing the ability for a unique space.

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The kitchens are the heart of the homes, with reconstituted stone benchtops and premium Smeg appliances, including a stainless steel oven, rangehood and gas cooktop, along with a built-in dishwasher and generous storage.

The bathrooms complete the architecturally designed homes, featuring resort-style tiling , designer vanities and chrome fixtures, while the bedrooms are finished off with expansive mirrored robes.

Three-bedroom, two-bathroom and two car bay apartments can still be snapped up in Amara City Gardens, with prices from&nbsp;$720,000.

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It is Amara City Garden’s unique location that truly sets it apart.



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Amara City Gardens, Perth apartment development set to welcome residents in Spring

The Iris Residential project, Shenton Quarter, sets out to create a new urban village in one of Perth’s most sought after suburbs.

The local property developers had one vision for the development, in which to change the way people live.

With the contemporary village set to arrive to Shenton Park, Iris says the project will provide both the residents and the wider community with an area that has its own atmosphere and sense of place, along with establishing a place for social interaction, with ample public and green space.

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Providing the ultimate in 21st century convenience, a new shared pedestrian and car laneway will be lined with cafes and alfresco fining, with the ground floor of Shenton Quarter to home a new Coles supermarket, along with a range of specialist boutiques, medical facilities and commercial tenancies.

A buyers lifestyle will be shaped by the exclusive resort-style amenity provided across Shenton Quarter, including landscaped gardens, vegetable and herb gardens, a fruit orchard, 20-metre heated swimming pool, a lounge and dining area, a barbecue deck, children’s play equipment, as well as a fully equipped gym.

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Looking to appeal to a wide buyer type, Iris have curated a collection of one-bedroom lofts, along with a selection of one, two and three bedroom apartments.

The light-filled and open residences benefit from a calming palette, as well as experiencing an impressive outlook to the city, which is maximised with floor-to-ceiling glass windows in the living areas.

Over 70 per cent of the residence have already sold in Shenton Quarter, including all of the one-bedroom apartments, as well as all but one of the one-bedroom lofts, which were designed by renowned local architects, Cameron Chisholm Nicol.

The two-bedders in Shenton Quarter start from $590,000.

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Each features high ceilings, with 100 per cent wool carpets in the bedrooms, and engineered timber floorboards throughout the living spaces.

Stone benchtops grace the countertops, with a suite of Smeg appliances and a built in pantry, drawers and bin rounding out the kitchen space.

The three-bedroom apartments come in from $925,000, with two-bathrooms and two car spaces, with the premium offering aimed toward the family-occupier or downsizer looking for apartment living with a little added space.

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The light-filled and open residences benefit from a calming palette, as well as experiencing an impressive outlook to the city, which is maximised with floor-to-ceiling glass windows in the living areas.



Shenton Quarter; The Perth apartments providing buyers with a new way to live

South Perth-based property developer, Stirling Capital are set to begin construction on their parkside apartments, Florin next month.

The $32 million project will bring 63 residences to the Jolimont area, with the family-sized apartments offering sweeping views to the neighbouring park and CBD skyline.

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Only a few more weeks remain to secure up to $50,000 off in&nbsp;stamp duty savings, with the Victorian Government's stamp duty rebate scheme.

Taking liveability to the next level, Florin proudly boasts highly sustainable Australian Excellence 'design' and 'as built' basis, together with a 5 Star Green Star rating.&nbsp;

Buyers can select between three differing colour schemes, with each apartment complemented with&nbsp;high-end finishes throughout, including&nbsp;leading Swiss V-Zug appliances.

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Residents will be at home with a suite of resort-style&nbsp;facilities including a dining room, resident lounge, pet wash, parcel smart locker system, lockable storerooms, bicycle parking, security camera system, and EV charging stations.&nbsp;

Florin marks the second venture in&nbsp;<a aria-label="Jolimont - opens in new tab" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" href="/developments/jolimont-wa-6014" target="_blank" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/jolimont-wa$jolimont">Jolimont</a>&nbsp;for Stirling, having already completed Treehouse, with a collection of two-bedroom apartments remaining in Parkside Walk; a LandCorp urban infill development.

Located in the heart of the Western Suburbs of Perth,&nbsp;with views to the Perth CBD, the desirable setting is nearby to the Parkside Walk, linking residents to shopping precincts in Floreat, Wembley, Leederville and Subiaco.

One, two, three and four-bedroom apartments can still be snapped up in the Jolimont project, spanning between 87 sqm to 289 sqm.&nbsp;

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The $32 million project will bring 63 residences to the Jolimont area, with the family-sized apartments offering sweeping views to the neighbouring park and CBD skyline.

Construction to commence on Florin Parkside, Perth apartments 

Home values in the West Australian capital have seen a greater increase than in both Sydney and Melbourne since the start of the year.

CoreLogic&rsquo;s latest Home Value Index highlighted that&nbsp;Perth&nbsp;property values were up 0.6 per cent in May and a total of 3.6 per cent since the beginning of the year.

While last month&rsquo;s price growth resulted in the city&rsquo;s median unit price hitting $410,000&nbsp;according to CoreLogic&rsquo;s property value insight, buyers shouldn&rsquo;t be deterred with the city continuing to have the second most affordable median unit value in the country.

And with a wave of residential projects hitting the market recently, we&rsquo;ve wrapped up some of the best apartments in Perth right now.

<h2>Cirque Duet &ndash; Mount Pleasant</h2>

Developer: Stirling Capital

Cirque Duet&rsquo;s 19-storey tower rises high into the skyline of Mount Pleasant&rsquo;s Canning Bridge, with Stirling Capital&rsquo;s latest venture landing in the heart of the long-established community.

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Comprising a mix of one, two and three bedroom residences, Cirque Duet&rsquo;s residences have been designed to take advantage of the panoramic views across the Canning and Swan Rivers, to Perth&rsquo;s CBD and the Eastern Hills.

Stirling released the accompanying tower apartments back in 2019&nbsp;, achieving a sell out on the first stage along with a string of awards for the project.&nbsp;

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Inspired by resort-style living, Cirque&rsquo;s expansive podium deck connects the two towers, above street level, providing more than 3,000 sqm of facilities and amenities for residents.

<h2>Amara City Gardens &ndash; Booragoon</h2>

Developer: Iris Residential

Integrated with high-end retail, Amara City Gardens is the only private residences situated within the Garden City Perth precinct.

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Iri&rsquo;s Residential are developing the project which will home 124 one, two and three-bedroom apartments in the established suburb of Booragoon, with West Australian-based BGC Construction appointed to build the residences.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Designed by Cameron Chisholm Nicol, each apartment features open-plan living, mirrored robes and the choice between three contemporary colour schemes.

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The project captures buyers&rsquo; increased interest in its generous resident amenity, quality architecture and great location, thanks to the neighbourhood&rsquo;s convenient mix of parks, reserves and commercial offerings.

<h2>Forbes Residences &ndash; Applecross</h2>

Developer: Mustera Property Group

ASX-listed property developer, Mustera Property Group went overseas to acquire a unique design for their Applecross project, Forbes Residences.

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Singapore-based architects WOHA handled the designs of Forbes, with the award-winning firm connected to Perth through lead project architect and co-founder, Richard Hassell, who graduated from the University of Western Australia back in the late 1980&rsquo;s.

In collaboration with local design studio MJA, Forbes Residences delivers a boutique collection of just 34 three and four-bedroom residences.

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Presented as four organically shaped towers, connected via a series of sky gardens, fresh air and light weave throughout every level, creating naturally lit and ventilated lift lobbies.

<h2>Shenton Quarter &ndash; Shenton Park</h2>

Developer: Iris Residential

Iris Residential are also behind the Shenton Park residences, Shenton Quarter.

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Designed by Cameron Chisholm Nicol Architects, each apartment offers an unrivalled way of living within a vibrant,&nbsp;environmentally conscious&nbsp;community.

Shenton Quarter features landscaped gardens, lounge and dining area, fruit orchid, 20-metre heated swimming pool, barbeque deck and children&rsquo;s play area.

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The development boasts as many as 50 unique floorplan layouts, each furnished with Smeg appliances, reconstituted stone benchtops and the choice between three colour schemes.

<h2>Windfall &ndash; Port Coogee</h2>

Developer: Stirling Capital

Stirling Capital make the list again for its North Coogee development Windfall, which recently passed the 60 per cent.

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Designed by&nbsp;<a aria-label="MJA Studio - opens in new tab" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-styling-context="true" href="https://www.mjastudio.net/" target="_blank" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.mjastudio.net/$mjastudio">MJA Studio</a>, Windfall will take pride of place on the corner of Pantheon Ave and&nbsp;<a aria-label="Orsino - opens in new tab" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-styling-context="true" href="/buildings/form-apartments-by-match-89-orsino-boulevard-north-coogee" target="_blank" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.urban.com.au/buildings/form-apartments-by-match-89-orsino-boulevard-north-coogee$orsino">Orsino</a>&nbsp;Blvd in Port Coogee.

Sitting just steps from the marina, cafe strip, and Ngarkal Beach, Windfall comprises 61 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, offering the ultimate coastal lifestyle in one of Perth&rsquo;s most exciting, up-and-coming suburbs.

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An extensive roof top space crowns the building, with a techno gym and body zone, veggie garden, private dining and lounge, BBQ terrace, and a mix of intimate and group seating areas set amongst landscaped gardens and arbours, as well as a car wash station with rapid drainage, a pet wash station, automated parcel lockers,&nbsp;a residents&rsquo; workshop, fitted with work benches and a bicycle repair station, as well as common storage facilities.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>The Terraces &ndash; Claremont</h2>

Developer: Iris Residential

Iris Residential&#39;s new Claremont development, The Terraces, has been in high demand since its recent launch.

Located among the tree-lined streets, The Terraces are at the heart of one of Perth&rsquo;s most affluent and sought-after suburbs.

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Delivering a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments across a seven-storey building, over 95 per cent of the residences will boast panoramic views to the historic Claremont Oval.

Inspired by the terraced grandstands that grace the world&rsquo;s most famous sporting grounds, The Terraces have been thoughtfully designed with owner-occupiers in mind, reaching new heights in sustainable living and design innovation.

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Residents will also benefit from access to private onside amenity including two private landscaped podiums, a resident&rsquo;s lounge and dining room, as well as a gym.

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With a wave of residential projects hitting the market recently, we’ve wrapped up some of the best apartments in Perth right now.



Perth's top six off the plan apartments currently selling in June

The Perth skyline is set to welcome&nbsp;one of the world&#39;s most unique towers to date.

Developer Grange Development has this week submitted plans to City of South Perth for what is set to be the world&rsquo;s tallest, $350million hybrid timber tower, and Western Australia&rsquo;s first carbon negative building.

If approved, the 183m high residential building, at 6 Charles Street, South Perth &ndash; aptly titled C6&nbsp;after the periodic table&rsquo;s symbol for Carbon - will become one of Australia&rsquo;s most ambitious carbon negative buildings, with only the Atlassian hybrid timber Tower in Sydney currently on target for a similar carbon negative status.

Designed by Fraser &amp; Partners - a research-based design studio that has emerged from Elenberg Fraser and created in response to the demands of our times and viewed through the lens of the climate crisis - C6 will be constructed using approximately 7,400m3 of timber leveraging Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT), Glue Laminated Timber (Glulam) and Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL).

The proposal currently includes provisions for 245 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments set over 48 levels, a 500 sqm rooftop with an edible garden, dining and entertainment space, and 1650 sqm of communal wellness amenity.

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At ground level, C6 will include a 2000sqm+ four-storey, split level, open-air piazza with a playground, cinema, horticultural zone, F&amp;B and entertainment precinct, equivalent in size to over 85% of the site, gifted back to Council and the community.

The public realm has been envisaged as a part paddock-to-plate urban farm and part immersive education hub in a visual and auditory experience.

Biophilic design is at the heart of C6, with almost 3,500 sqm of floral, edible, and native gardens. The building seeks to demonstrate that living in a building connected to nature provides tangible health benefits for its occupants.

In total, C6 will offer 18 sqm of communal space per apartment, which is 300 percent more than the current planning requirements of 6 sqm per apartment.

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Through its extensive research and best practice benchmarking, Grange Development believes that hybrid timber buildings are the future of a carbon conscious construction industry, and if executed correctly, can transform the foundations of our built environments.

Grange Developer Founder and Director, James Dibble, said C6 represents the future of what is possible, except that it will be delivered now.

&ldquo;If we get this right, we should never have to rely on building another solely concrete or steel tower in our lifetime&rdquo; Dibble said.

&quot;The built environment is one of the three major drivers of catastrophic climate change, alongside transport and agriculture. With promising technological advances in both the transport and agriculture industries now working towards drastically reducing global carbon footprints, the property industry is lagging dangerously behind.

&ldquo;Timber as a building material has been around for centuries, but only recently has mass timber construction and fabrication methods made it a viable option en masse.&quot;

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On-site energy production, a complete electric vehicle solution that can totally remove the need for fossil fuel-powered cars, ahuge focus on biophilic design to deliver tangible health benefits, and a building that actively sequesters carbon.

Post construction, Grange Development is committed to open source sharing the project&rsquo;s research, design and construction documentation, as a call to arms for other developers to take up, evolve and further progress this building methodology.

&ldquo;Steel and concrete are some of the most energy-dense materials in the world to produce and at the moment the industry relies on it. If we can accelerate a paradigm shift into the use of more renewable building materials such as mass timber in a hybrid nature and see even 10, 15 or 20 percent of future projects use mass timber in their construction in the next few years, we will have succeeded. At the moment that figure is almost zero. If nothing changes, nothing changes.

&ldquo;C6 will bring together global best-practice in biophilic design, sustainability, architecture and engineering. Fraser &amp; Partners shares our passion and vision for creating a viable solution to our built environments&rsquo; reliance on non-renewable materials, so together we want C6 to be the beacon of change this industry so desperately, and immediately needs,&rdquo; he said.

C6 has been submitted to council for planning approval, with the building earmarked to launch in the market next year.

Grange Developer Founder and Director, James Dibble, said C6 represents the future of what is possible, except that it will be delivered now.

Perth set for world first hybrid timber tower with 245 apartments

The collaboration between Aria Land and Blueways Group continues to see success in Perth&#39;s most sought-after suburbs.

They&#39;ve recently hit the milestone of 60 per cent sold at Bloom Residences, their premium Hassell Studio-designed development of just 38 apartments in the affluent Nedlands area on the Swan River.

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Buyers have a small window to secure a Bloom apartment with a discounted 50 per cent stamp duty concession from the government, which is only applicable for contracts exchanged before construction begins. Site works have commenced, with construction expected to start later this year.

The one, two and three-bedroom apartments, which start from $649,000, can now be secured with premium upgrade packages of some of the appliances and fixtures.

The upgraded design schemes include two new options, with Brass and Bronze, featuring a myriad of details and finishes improving the already impressive quality of the Bloom residences.

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The Brass scheme delivers a vibrant, Mirage Lake honed quartzite natural stone to the kitchen island bench, splashback, and bathroom vanity, with the bespoke, award-winning, NOVAS Frame Collection in a Satin Gold finish complementing the tapware, showers, accessories and door ware fittings throughout.

Timber-look joinery with integrated Lo &amp; Co&rsquo;s Kintore Range appliance and linear pull handles increase the luxe feel of the residences, along with accent cabinetry by Rimex Metals, with a satin stainless steel in champagne finish above the induction cooktop.

Woodpecker&rsquo;s Signature Oak Range &lsquo;Marina&rsquo; engineered timber flooring lays the platform to the Brass scheme homes, with Legrand Home Automation, including lighting control, Wi-Fi appliance control and Smart Energy monitors included in the upgrade.

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The Bronze scheme is set to follow a similar design influence, with an elegant, Mont Blanc honed quartzite natural stone for the kitchen island bench, splashback, and bathroom vanity, while the tapware, showers, accessories, and door ware fittings will feature the NOVAS Frame Collection in a Satin Antique Bronze finish instead.

Timber-look joinery with integrated Lo &amp; Co&rsquo;s Kintore Range appliance and linear pull handles are included once again, with the floor covered in the Woodpecker&rsquo;s Signature Oak Range in &lsquo;Alpine&rsquo;.

Accent cabinetry by Rimex Metals is in a satin stainless steel bronze finish above the induction cooktop and the design scheme also includes the Legrand Home Automation.

Both design upgrade schemes also include a Coco Republic Design Experience, which includes an in-store consultation with an interior designer and discounts on Coco Republic furniture and homewares.

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The premium apartments can be bought with discounted stamp duty, only before construction commences


Bloom Residences, Nedlands apartments, hit over 60 per cent sold 

Henley Rise is one of the latest projects from Blueways Group, who has teamed up with Aria Land to deliver a contemporary project in the leafy riverside suburb of Como.

Property prices are experiencing strong growth in Perth, with forecasts suggesting there are further gains expected over the next few years.

Henley Rise is expected to start construction later this year, therefore giving buyers the opportunity to secure their brand new apartment with&nbsp;a discounted 50 per cent stamp duty concession,&nbsp;in line with the government&#39;s initiatives for buyers to secure their apartment before the build gets underway.

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It&#39;s expected those purchasing apartments off the plan will benefit in the long-term, with a combination of both forecasted price growth and no mortgage repayments until completion, which for Henley Rise is forecast by late 2023.

Apartment prices start from just $439,000 at Henley Rise.

The two-tower Henley Rise offers a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, all designed to take advantage of its peaceful riverside location, as well as being future-proofed with highly sustainable design initiatives.

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Perth is becoming an attractive proposition again for property investors, with the city currently&nbsp;experiencing a period of one of the lowest rental vacancies. This low has resulted in not only pushing people into buying&nbsp;property, meaning less housing stock on the market, but also an increased investor appetite, given the heightened likelihood of comfortably securing a tenant on a high yield.

The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia&nbsp;has predicted median rent prices will increase between 10 and 15 per cent in 2022.

&ldquo;Tenant demand will remain high in 2022, which will see rents continue to rise. Despite this, the Perth rental market is still very affordable, with WA tenants enjoying the cheapest rental market conditions in the country,&rdquo; said Real Estate Institute of WA President, Damian Collins.

The shift out of lockdown from the COVID-19 pandemic and with borders re-opening will also continue to create large numbers of interstate interest and international migration, with Aria Land Managing Director, Paul Simpson suggesting now is the perfect time to buy into the market.

&ldquo;Construction prices have and will continue to rise so those looking to get into the market should consider buying now to protect yourself against future price rises,&quot; said Simpson.

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&quot;This works in a few ways though, because with the foreseen rises, buyers can reap the benefits as their new home grows in value.&quot;

Blueways recently launched the Southern Tower in Henley Rise, adding another 60 apartments, including three penthouses.

Henley Rise is the group&rsquo;s biggest project to date, totalling 111 apartments, with the residences focussed at catering to all buyer types including first home buyers, investors, upgraders, and down sizers.

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As property prices continue to surge across Perth, Henley Rise soars to the top of apartments you need to buy into now.

Blueways Group and Aria Land see diverse buyer mix at new Como apartments, Henley Rise

Following the success of their sold-out Cirque Residences in Mount Pleasant, the renowned Western Australia builder developer, Stirling Capital, has launched its sister tower, Cirque Duet.

The new 20-storey, 98-apartment tower sits on the banks of the Canning River.

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Promising peak luxury and amazing views of the Perth CBD across the Canning and Swan rivers, Cirque Duet offers buyers the chance to join an established community that has received nationwide acclaim.

Cirque is one of Western Australia&rsquo;s most-awarded residential apartment projects, noted for its design, amenity, and sustainability.

Luke Reinecke, Managing Director of Stirling Capital, said the accolades are recognition for Stirling&rsquo;s focus on design-led developments that are sustainable and sit comfortably in their surroundings.

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The secondary tower will link to the original project, Cirque, creating a butterfly-building profile with the wing opening up views for apartments along the rivers.

Comprising one, two and three-bedroom configurations, Stirling engaged MJA Studios to&nbsp;design the tower.

The fourth floor will be home to a 3000 sqm podium deck which will join the two buildings. Providing shared lifestyle spaces and features, the podium will feature a heated swimming pool, spa, sauna, steam room, gym, private dining, wine room, children&rsquo;s playground, barbecue facilities and a pet wash, all set amongst extensive landscaping.

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Internally, the residences have open, functional layouts, luxury finishes and high-end V-Zug appliances.

To top it off, Cirque is the first residential building in WA to certified as a five-star building by the Green Building Council of Australia, with car share facilities available for residents. &nbsp;

Residents also have access to a train station, local retail, and cafes, and walking and biking trails nearby.

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Stirling launch second Mount Pleasant apartment tower, Cirque Duet

For their most recent luxury project in Perth, the ASX-listed property developer, Mustera Property Group, went overseas to acquire a unique design.

They had the Singapore-based WOHA to handle the architecture for Forbes Residences,&nbsp;a boutique collection of just 34 three and four-bedroom&nbsp;residences in the popular riverside suburb of Applecross.

The internationally renowned, award- winning architectural firm has important connection to Perth, through lead project architect and co-founder, Richard Hassell, who graduated from the University of Western Australia in the late 1980s.

&ldquo;We were approached by Mustera Property Group to explore the idea of a new mixed-use high-rise typology for Applecross, Perth,&quot; Hassell told Urban.

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&quot;They were aware of our projects in Singapore and wanted to see if our design strategies could be adapted to suit Perth&rsquo;s climate and context.

&quot;Western Australia has a beautiful climate and landscape and our client wanted to bring something different to the fairly homogenous market,&rdquo; Hassell said.&nbsp;

&ldquo;This is why, together with MJA Studio, WOHA were commissioned to design a development that offers a better high-rise lifestyle, one that maintains the feel of the leafy suburbs with plenty of options for indoor/outdoor living.&rdquo;

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Inspired by Applecross, the&nbsp;ambition for Forbes was to create exceptional riverside homes for residents to enjoy all the area has to offer.

&ldquo;The key aspect of the Forbes development is that it&rsquo;s designed, not as a stand-alone urban object, but as a three-dimensional environment that contains liveable, generous homes, shared facilities, commercial spaces, community services within gardens, natural light and air.&rdquo;

Presented as four organically shaped towers, connected via a series of sky gardens, fresh air and light weave throughout every level, creating naturally lit and ventilated lift lobbies.

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&ldquo;Applecross offers a beautiful garden suburb environment on the peninsula, and it inspired the building form, which is expressed as four modernist &ldquo;villas&rdquo; on a romantic mountainous landscape.&rdquo;

&ldquo;This expression gave us the opportunity to create extensive &#39;hanging gardens&#39;&nbsp;which drape the podium form and extend up the roof. These gardens preserve the garden suburb quality, create greater privacy, frame views, and enhance sociability through forming &#39;neighbourhoods&#39;&nbsp;of 12 apartments each.&rdquo;

The &ldquo;mountain&rdquo; is an inhabitable landscape from the gardens shared with the public on the ground and first-level, to the social areas for the commercial and residential spaces.

&ldquo;The gardens are not just nice to look at but also perform meaningful environmental services that benefit the development site as well as the district. The extensive greenery reduces the heat island effect, noise, and dust, prevents glare, and provides a habitat for biodiversity.&rdquo;

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The rooftop space also provides additional gardens for the penthouses, increasing the green-plot ratio and providing a cool and pleasant &ldquo;fifth fa&ccedil;ade&rdquo;.

WOHA have been developing and evolving their design strategies for over three decades, building a range of prototypes over time which have influenced the design of the Forbes Residences.

&ldquo;Our Parkroyal Collection Pickering project, with its hanging gardens and landscaped, topographical podium, Skyville @ Dawson with its sky village concept and communal sky terraces, or the Oasia Hotel Downtown with its lush green fa&ccedil;ade and green plot ratio of over 1000 per cent, are just a few of our previous projects where we also drew inspiration from.&rdquo;

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While the group have produced high-quality and innovative designs across the globe, fitting into the context of Perth was always going&nbsp;to be a challenge. As a city with few high-rise developments, and with the suburbs known for the idyllic tree-lined streets and single family properties, Forbes Residences&nbsp;deliver something new to the western coastline.&nbsp;

&ldquo;The challenge for this development was to come up with a high-rise design that harmonises and adds greater amenity along with its higher density to its low-rise neighbourhood.&rdquo;

&ldquo;To us, it&rsquo;s always exciting to see our strategies come to life and being adapted in a different part of the world, with a different climate and cultural context. We are happy that we&rsquo;re able to work with our talented local partners to realise this vision of Forbes Residences as a civic building that shares its assets with the community and enhances its environment, enriching the quality of life for all.&rdquo;

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Urban sat down with WOHA's, Richard Hassell, to discuss how they designed Forbes Residences in Applecross. 

How the international architecture firm WOHA designed Perth's Forbes Residences in Applecross

Proudly Western Australian, Iris Residential is Perth&rsquo;s leading developer having undertook over $1 billion of developments, with over 1100 residences completed across Perth, and a further 450 apartments are currently underway across several projects.

Designed by Cameron Chisholm Nicol Architects, Shenton Quarter delivers a mix of architecturally designed loft-style townhouses and one, two and three-bedroom apartments.

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Over 70 per cent of the homes have already been sold, with a selection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments and one-bedroom townhouses still available.

Iris Residential&rsquo;s Shenton Quarter has been carefully located to be central to everything Shenton Park, the small suburb west of the Perth CBD, has to offer.

With a Coles Supermarket on its door-step, each apartment offers an unrivalled way of living within a vibrant,&nbsp;<a aria-label="environmentally conscious - opens in new tab" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-styling-context="true" href="/news/5-of-melbourne-s-environmentally-conscious-new-development-highlights" target="_blank" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.urban.com.au/news/5-of-melbournes-environmentally-conscious-new-development-highlights$environmentallyconscious">environmentally conscious</a>&nbsp;community.

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Shenton Quarter, on the corner of&nbsp;Selby Street&nbsp;and Seymour Avenue, is just 500 metres from Shenton College, and across the road from the Cliff Sadlier Vc Memorial Park. Less than a kilometre away is further green spaces, including Shenton Bushland and Shenton Park. Just passed Shenton Park is the nationally known Kings Park, on the Swan River.

The project also features over 2,400 sqm of common space and residential amenity, including a 20-metre heated swimming pool, residents&#39; dining areas, a gym, yoga deck, citrus orchard and a herb and vegetable garden.

Eligible buyers can still benefit from the Western Australian Government&rsquo;s, First Home Owners Grant, which is a one off payment of $10,000 to encourage and assist first home buyers to buy or build a new residential property.

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As of March this year, the final slabs were poured for Shenton Quarter, with 60 per cent of the south structure completed - with the developers tipping construction to be completed by the end of the year.

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Over 70 per cent of the homes have already been sold, with a selection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments and one-bedroom townhouses still available.



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