Repeat buyers are one of the strongest measures of confidence in any apartment development.

At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/era-newcastle-west-124-126-bull-street-newcastle-west-nsw-2302">ERA</a> in Newcastle West, some purchasers are returning to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gwh">GWH</a> after living at the developer's One Apartments. Their decision to purchase again was driven by the quality of life they found after moving into their first GWH home.

Keith Wilton had spent years living in a house in East Maitland before deciding it was time for a change. Apartment living had always been on his radar, but he was selective about what he wanted.

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"I had some boxes I wanted to tick," he says.

Keith points to the open-plan design, generous outdoor areas and considered inclusions as key reasons One Apartments worked for him.

“One of those things was a nice indoor open plan area, but also I wanted a nice outdoor open area that I could entertain on in summer or Christmases or birthdays,” he says.

He also found value in the smaller details, from integrated appliances to shared resident spaces including the pool, cinema and rooftop areas.

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After comparing several developments, he chose One Apartments because of GWH's longstanding local reputation and his own experience working with the developer on a commercial project more than a decade earlier.

"I knew that they were local, that the quality of the build was going to be up there. I'd looked at other apartment complexes around and close by, and I just knew that here was a better decision location wise."

Today, Keith says the move has completely changed how he experiences Newcastle.

"I enjoy living in this location because it's more of a lifestyle change. That Newcastle city living where you can walk to restaurants and bars and even beaches and parks and even shopping across the road."

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Beyond the location, he says it's the sense of community that has surprised him most.

"Everyone loves living here because they chose to live here, but everyone looks out for each other. It's a real great community feel here."

For Aimee and Lyle Goodman, the journey started almost by chance.

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The couple happened to be having coffee in Newcastle when they noticed the site where One Apartments was about to begin construction.

"We were aware GWH was planning a development," Aimee says. "We made one phone call and things moved pretty quickly after that."

As busy business owners, they initially thought apartment living would simply reduce the maintenance that came with larger homes. Instead, it fundamentally changed how they spent time together.

"We actually catch up more as a family now," Aimee says.

"We've had homes with big yards and lots of space, but everyone ended up in different rooms. Here we'll have dinner together, the kids can play, and we spend far more quality time together."

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Lyle says their confidence came from GWH's reputation within Newcastle's building industry.

"I know people who've worked across different apartment projects, and whenever GWH came up the feedback was always the same. They're rock solid. They're quality."

That confidence only grew throughout the buying process.

"One of the things that really impressed us with GWH was the whole process, was the communication," Lyle says. "It was consistent, it was regular, there was no problem if we had some weird questions, there was no problems in getting answers."

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Aimee says one moment stood out.

"The project actually finished on time. We realised we needed to hurry up and sell our house because everything was happening exactly when they said it would."

The positive experience at One Apartments ultimately gave all three buyers the confidence to purchase again with GWH, this time at ERA.

Their confidence reflects what many buyers are seeking in today's apartment market. Location remains important, but so too does certainty around delivery, quality and long-term liveability.

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ERA builds on those foundations with 280 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across two landmark towers in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/newcastle-west-nsw-2302">Newcastle West</a>.&nbsp;

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fk-australia">Fender Katsalidis</a>, the project will include more than 2,000 square metres of resident amenities, including a resort-style pool, gym, sauna, private cinema and rooftop entertaining spaces overlooking the harbour and coastline.&nbsp;

The development is also within walking distance of the Newcastle Interchange, Honeysuckle, Darby Street, the harbour foreshore, restaurants, retail and the city’s beaches, continuing the walkable lifestyle that existing GWH buyers say has transformed how they live.

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For Keith, the appeal remains straightforward.

"You feel at home even before you've moved into your home."

For Aimee, the change is measured in time.

“I just felt like I had more time,” she says.

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Construction at ERA is now underway, with more than half of the residences already sold and limited two and three-bedroom apartments remaining in the East Tower release. Priced from $980,000 for two-bedroom residences and $1.46 million for three-bedroom residences, buyers can secure an apartment with a 10 per cent deposit, with premium homes offering ocean views from Level 8 and harbour views from Level 10.

ERA is also backed by Resilience Insurance's 10-year Latent Defects Insurance policy, providing protection against structural or waterproofing defects for 10 years after completion. The project is anticipated to be completed in early 2028.

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Joel Robinson

From ONE to ERA: Why buyers are choosing GWH again in Newcastle West

Virgate Property Group is preparing to commence construction of Verdé, its new apartment development in Melbourne's Arts Precinct at Southbank, following a strong run of sales that has seen more than half of the project's 173 apartments secured.

Verdé has attracted a broad mix of first home buyers, owner-occupiers upgrading from nearby inner-city suburbs and investors, with younger owner-occupier couples aged between 28 and 45 accounting for the strongest enquiry. Many are already living in Southbank, South Melbourne, Albert Park, Port Melbourne, South Yarra and the CBD.

"Verdé is located in one of the most desirable pockets of southern Melbourne," Blair Property Group Director Darren Blair, who is managing sales at Verdé, said.

"It's within walking distance of the Arts Centre, Royal Botanic Gardens, Albert Park Lake, and Southbank's restaurants and retail. It's a great lifestyle location with strong amenity and liveability, which made it a very attractive choice for the project."

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Virgate was already familiar with the precinct, having previously delivered the successful Domain House development in neighbouring South Melbourne. That experience gave the developer confidence to acquire the Coventry Street site and continue expanding its presence in Melbourne's inner south.

"We had been keeping an eye on the site and the broader precinct for a few months before deciding to move forward with the acquisition," Virgate said.

The project was ultimately secured in 2020 following feasibility studies, planning assessments and due diligence, with the brief centred on delivering "a high-quality, considered design that feels both refined and fit for purpose."

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bruce-henderson-architects">Bruce Henderson Architects</a>, Verdé comprises 173 one, two and three-bedroom apartments priced from $599,000. The architecture is distinguished by a faceted glass façade that responds to both the site's outlook and Melbourne's changing light conditions.

According to Bruce Henderson Architects, the coloured glazing gives the building a distinctive identity while also providing privacy and solar shading, with residences oriented to capture views across the bay, city skyline and surrounding parklands.

Inside, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/designoffice">DesignOffice</a> has created interiors focused on natural light, efficient planning and enduring materials. Apartments feature engineered oak flooring, natural stone benchtops, floor-to-ceiling glazing and SMEG appliances, while a restrained material palette aims to complement the expansive outlooks rather than compete with them.

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Resident amenity has also been designed around everyday functionality rather than occasional use. Facilities include a concierge-serviced lobby, residents' lounge with fireplace, library and co-working space, gym, terrace garden with barbecue facilities, ground-floor café, and package delivery management.

The project's location continues to be one of its strongest drawcards. Positioned on Coventry Street, Verdé sits within walking distance of the National Gallery of Victoria, Arts Centre Melbourne, Royal Botanic Gardens and Albert Park Lake, while Southbank's dining precinct, Sturt Street trams and the new ANZAC Station are all nearby. The surrounding education catchment also includes Melbourne Grammar, Melbourne Girls Grammar, Mac.Robertson Girls' High School and several major university campuses.

The sales team says buyers have responded particularly well to the combination of location, design quality and long-term liveability.

"They're responding really positively to the quality of the design, premium resident amenities and the uninterrupted views. Many also appreciate the location and how connected it is to everything they need."

The ability to secure stamp duty savings before completion has also been a key factor for purchasers, alongside the opportunity to personalise finishes ahead of settlement.

With construction set to commence soon and more than half the apartments already sold, Verdé enters its next phase as one of the Arts Precinct's more established apartment developments, offering remaining buyers an opportunity to secure a residence before construction advances further. Expected completion is scheduled for late 2027.

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Virgate's Verdé Southbank moves toward construction as sales fly past halfway stage

Downsizer-focused apartment development Kooyongkoot in Hawthorn has been recognised at the 2026 Better Future Melbourne Design Awards, taking home Gold and Silver awards in two categories.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kooyongkoot-hawthorn-1-kooyongkoot-road-hawthorn-vic-3122">Kooyongkoot</a>, currently being delivered by developer PQD and designed by Cera Stribley, received Gold in the Interior Design – Proposed category and Silver in the Architecture – Proposed category.

The dual recognition reflects the design approach behind the boutique development on prestigious Kooyongkoot Road, where the focus has been on creating homes for downsizers seeking the space, quality and functionality of a detached house within a low-rise apartment building.

Rather than maximising apartment numbers, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/pqd">PQD</a> and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a> limited the development to just 18 residences, allowing for larger floorplans, greater privacy, generous landscaping and expansive communal spaces.&nbsp;The majority of the apartments also benefit from corner aspects, allowing for dual sources of natural light.

Now around 70 per cent complete and on track for completion in November 2026, Kooyongkoot will comprise a mix of garden residences, ter​race apartments, sub-penthouses, and is crowned by two half-floor penthouses with direct lift access and private rooftop terraces.

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The Silver Award for Architecture recognised the way the building responds to its prominent corner position at the ent​rance to Hawthorn's Scotch Hill precinct, one of Melbourne's most established residential neighbourhoods.

Rather than competing with the grand homes that line Kooyongkoot Road, the architectural approach focused on restraint and longevity, using curved brickwork, generous landscaping and carefully considered proportions to integrate with the existing streetscape.

"The form feels fluid and timeless, as though shaped by the landscape itself – architecture that belongs, rather than competes," said Chris Stribley, Co-Founder and Managing Principal of Cera Stribley.

The judging submission also highlighted practical innovations throughout the building, including lift cores servicing only nine homes each, a central landscaped lightcourt designed to bring daylight and ventilation into the building, and fully enclosed private storage rooms with lighting, power and shelving to better accommodate residents transitioning from larger family homes.

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The Gold Award for Interior Design recognised the project's focus on long-term liveability rather than display-home aesthetics.

According to the awards submission, the interiors were designed from the inside out, prioritising how homes would function over decades of daily use through generous proportions, practical storage, durable natural materials and flexible layouts.

The specification includes natural stone throughout, upgraded acoustic glazing, V-ZUG appliances and fully enclosed storage rooms, alongside an amenity offering focused on wellness, entertainment and everyday convenience.&nbsp;

Residents will have access to a gym and yoga studio, a wellness centre featuring traditional and infrared saunas, a cold therapy shower and treatment room, as well as a residents' lounge and golf simulator/cinema room for entertainment.&nbsp;Kooyongkoot has also considered the everyday convenience of its residents by offering a private carwash and pet wash facilities on site as well as dedicated parcel lockers and oversized fully enclosed storage rooms.&nbsp;

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The project's attention to detail has already resonated with buyers. Earlier this year, Kooyongkoot recorded one of Boroondara's highest apartment sales when an $8 million penthouse was purchased by a Melbourne CEO downsizing from a nearby family home.

"Every detail feels deliberate, from the overall design down to the smallest touches," the purchaser said.

"The level of quality and refinement is exceptional, but what really sold it was how liveable it felt... It felt like a place where everything had been considered, not just a luxury building."

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Sustainability also formed a key part of both award submissions. Kooyongkoot is targeting a minimum 7.5-star NatHERS rating across all residences, supported by passive design principles, high-performance glazing, EV charging infrastructure, water reuse systems and a wellness model focused on lower-energy dry facilities rather than pools and large wet areas.

Located within walking distance of Scotch College, Methodist Ladies' College, Koo​yong Lawn Tennis Club, Aubur​n Village and Camberwell Junction, Kooyongkoot continues to target owner-occupiers looking to remain in Melbourne's inner east without compromising on space or quality. A limited selection of two, three and four-bedroom residences remains available, with prices starting from $1.9 million.

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Kooyongkoot wins Gold and Silver at Better Future Melbourne Design Awards

New apartment supply has become increasingly constrained across <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/parramatta-nsw-2150">Parramatta</a> in recent years, with fewer projects progressing through to completion as development conditions have become more challenging.

It makes <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/novm">NOVM</a>'s 2021-completed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/the-lennox-parramatta-12-phillip-street-parramatta-nsw-2150">The Lennox</a> one of the most recently completed residential towers on the Parramatta River, and among the newest apartment developments in Sydney's second CBD.

With the project largely completed before the sharp escalation in construction costs and inflation following the pandemic, The Lennox is now offering pricing that would be difficult to replicate in a comparable new development in Parramatta today, or across much of Western Sydney.

The majority of the 413 apartments at The Lennox sold before and shortly after completion. A limited release of the remaining apartments has recently been brought to market by capital partner <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/equitifund-group">Equitifund</a>, with entry-level pricing from $700,000 and two-bedroom apartments available from under $1 million.

Rising above the Parramatta River at 12 Phillip Street, The Lennox comprises one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, appealing to first home buyers, young professionals, families, downsizers and interstate investors seeking a completed apartment in one of Australia's fastest-growing economic centres.

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Rather than positioning Parramatta as an alternative to Sydney's CBD, Equitifund believes the city has reached a point where it stands on its own merits.

"Parramatta is no longer simply an alternative to Sydney CBD, it's becoming a destination in its own right," Equitifund Executive Chairman Greg Huxley said.

"The Lennox captures that evolution with a level of quality and amenity that's difficult to match at its price point."

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/marchese-partners">Marchese Partners</a>, the tower responds directly to its riverfront setting through expansive glazing and open-plan layouts that maximise views across the Parramatta River and city skyline. Interiors feature engineered timber flooring, stone benchtops, stainless steel appliances and floor-to-ceiling glazing, while generous balconies extend the living spaces outdoors.

Marchese Partners says the project was conceived to balance high-quality apartment living with practical, long-term functionality, pairing larger, efficient floorplans with amenities more commonly associated with five-star hotels.

That emphasis continues through the resident facilities, which include a 20-metre rooftop swimming pool, fully equipped gym and wellness spaces, full-time concierge, a residents' lounge, function room, private lifts, secure basement parking and rooftop communal areas overlooking the Parramatta River. Ground-floor boardwalk retail and dining further activate the riverfront and integrate the building into the surrounding public realm.

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Australian housing and finance group Equitifund has secured the remaining apartments, believing there are few completed apartment opportunities in Parramatta that offer the same combination of location, amenity and pricing.

Equitifund National Sales Director Ben Hamblett says buyers are increasingly recognising that premium apartment living no longer needs to come with Sydney CBD pricing.

"The Lennox is where aspirational living becomes attainable," Hamblett said.

"Wake to river and mountain views, step into Sydney's Second CBD, and arrive home to resort-calibre amenities, all without the harbour price tag."

Hamblett says owner-occupiers are also attracted by the convenience of having Westfield Parramatta, Church Street's dining precinct, Parramatta Park, Riverside Theatres, Western Sydney University and major transport connections all within walking distance.

"At The Lennox, lifestyle is not an afterthought, it is the foundation."

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The Lennox places residents within walking distance of Parramatta Square, Westfield Parramatta, Church Street Eat Street, Parramatta Station, the ferry wharf, Light Rail, the future Sydney Metro West, Parramatta Park and CommBank Stadium, reinforcing Parramatta's position as one of Australia's most connected metropolitan centres outside Sydney's CBD.

Equitifund says buyers visiting the display suite consistently comment on the quality of the finishes, generous floorplans, river and skyline views, and the walkability of the location. The project has attracted a broad mix of local professionals, upsizers, downsizers, buyers relocating from Sydney's inner suburbs and interstate investors seeking long-term growth opportunities.

That demand aligns with Parramatta's continued evolution as an economic powerhouse. Equitifund Research and Market Insights specialist John Bekiaris says sustained population growth, infrastructure investment and expanding employment opportunities continue to support long-term housing demand across the city.

"Parramatta has evolved from a satellite city into one of Australia's most important economic centres. Population growth, infrastructure investment and employment are all supporting sustained long-term housing demand."

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The apartment price gap drawing Sydney buyers west

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

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

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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