<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sunland-group">Sunland Group</a> has officially lodged plans for its first Gold Coast apartment project since the departure of the Abedian family from the company three years ago, unveiling a new high-rise proposal for a prominent Broadbeach corner site on Old Burleigh Road.

The application was submitted by an entity directed by Tom Jamieson, stepson of longtime Sunland leader Soheil Abedian, and Riaz Rezvanipour, brother-in-law of Sahba Abedian, Soheil’s son.

Sunland acquired the 1,283 sqm site on the corner of Old Burleigh Road and Armrick Avenue for $9.5 million late last year and is now seeking approval for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/99-101-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">42-storey tower with 81 apartments</a>.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/contreras-earl-architecture">Contreras Earl Architecture</a>, the proposed tower at 99-101 Old Burleigh Road would deliver a predominantly larger-format apartment mix aimed at the owner-occupier market. Plans include 17 two-bedroom apartments, 55 three-bedroom apartments, and nine four-bedroom residences across 35 residential levels.

The development also incorporates three basement levels, four podium parking levels, two levels of communal recreation facilities, and rooftop plant and equipment. A total of 189 car spaces are proposed, significantly exceeding the 90 spaces required under the planning scheme.

The architecture adopts a sculpted, curvilinear form, with deep wraparound balconies and integrated landscaping intended to soften the tower’s vertical expression. The planning report states the building’s “slender footprint/form provides a complimentary yet varied built form within the local streetscape” and contributes to “a varied, yet ordered skyline.”

Contreras Earl noted in its Architectural Statement that from the early stages, the project addressed a fundamental challenge: how to accommodate the required residential yield while avoiding the conventional model of a tower sitting on a rigid, fully resolved parking podium.

“The most direct response would have been to consolidate parking into a singular, flat podium and extrude a repetitive tower above,” the statement said. “While efficient, this approach would result in a consolidated built form with limited engagement with the surrounding landscape and public realm.”

Instead, the conventional podium model was “deliberately rejected”. The architects described the base of the building as “a landscaped architectural condition where structure, planting and circulation are integrated”.

“Rather than presenting a continuous built mass, the base of the building is articulated through a series of concrete planter elements that organise the podium into a fragmented system,” the statement said. “This approach reduces the perceived bulk of the lower levels while establishing a more permeable interface with the streetscape and adjacent open space.”

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The site sits within the High Density Residential Zone and inside the City of Gold Coast’s unrestricted “HX” building height area, where the planning framework anticipates intensified residential development tied to the expanding light rail corridor. The planning report notes the area is undergoing “transition toward more intense development forms” given its proximity to Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise, and high-frequency public transport infrastructure.

Positioned directly opposite Broadbeach Park and within walking distance of Florida Gardens light rail station, the development would sit among a rapidly evolving stretch of Old Burleigh Road that has become one of the Gold Coast’s most active apartment development corridors.

The application joins a growing pipeline of luxury residential projects reshaping Broadbeach, including nearby developments by 5Point Projects, Polycell, and Graya.

The planning report argues the project contributes toward the Gold Coast’s long-term housing targets under the South East Queensland Regional Plan, which forecasts the need for more than 100,000 additional high-rise dwellings across the city by 2046.

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The Abedian family departed Sunland Group in late 2023, ending a four-decade association with the company, and subsequently established the private development firm Abedian &amp; Co. The group is currently delivering <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/greenmount-residences-cnr-hill-street-and-marine-parade-coolangatta-qld-4225">Greenmount Residences</a> at Rainbow Bay and recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/18-mary-avenue-14-18-mary-avenue-broadbeach-qld-4218">18 Mary Avenue</a> in Broadbeach.
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Joel Robinson

First look: Sunland Group returns to Broadbeach new apartment market with new Old Burleigh Road tower plans

The Minns Labor Government has established the new Bays West Delivery Authority to lead the development&nbsp;of the Bays West Precinct and Blackwattle Bay Precinct.&nbsp;

The Authority is charged with creating Sydney’s newest precinct, a thriving, connected, sustainable hub with White Bay Power Station as its cultural heart. Its vision is to build on the area’s natural, cultural and industrial history to shape a vibrant new neighbourhood.

The precinct will deliver up to 8,500 well-located homes, including a minimum of 10 per cent affordable and essential worker homes. Combine new housing with public open space, opening public access to the waterfront for the first time in more than 100 years, while retaining important deep-water facilities to support Sydney’s working harbour.

Located just minutes from the Sydney CBD and connected to a world-class metro, ferry, walking and cycling links, the Bays West precinct will rebalance housing growth towards well-serviced inner-city locations and help tackle the state’s housing crisis.

The Bays West Delivery Authority,&nbsp;an agency of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, will report to the NSW Minister for Lands and Property who already has oversight of major precinct renewal projects including at Blackwattle Bay and Barangaroo.

As part of the broader Bays West transformation, the Minns Government recently announced that a proposal from Lendlease to redevelop part of the Bays West Precinct has progressed to Stage 2 of the NSW Government’s unsolicited proposals process.

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The Minns Labor Government has also confirmed the Bays West precinct will have a new suburb name. This will be the first major suburb built in close proximity to Sydney’s CBD in decades and will encompass the area currently being referred to as Bays West, including Glebe Island and the White Bay Power Station. Served by a new Metro station just five minutes from the CBD, it will become one of the most populous suburbs in the Inner West and one of Sydney’s premier cultural destinations.

An early works program is taking shape, which&nbsp;includes the first stages of an international design competition.&nbsp;

The aim of the Bays West&nbsp;International&nbsp;Design Competition is to&nbsp;ensure design excellence is embedded in the project from the start. The competition will deliver an&nbsp;urban framework that defines the character, ambition and long-term identity of&nbsp;this&nbsp;former industrial precinct as it transitions to a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable residential&nbsp;neighbourhood.

The competition will be led by the Bays West Delivery Authority in partnership with Government Architect NSW.&nbsp;

It will launch with an invitation for a global Expressions of Interest, before moving to an invitation-only stage that will be assessed by a panel that&nbsp;will provide advice to Cabinet who will select a winner.

Premier of NSW, Chris Minns said the establishment of the new Authority is the first step in transforming the Bays West precinct into a vibrant, livable suburb minutes from the Sydney CBD and two stops from Hunter St Station on the Metro West line.

“The Authority will deliver well-located homes close to the heart of the city and integrate the new precinct with Blackwattle Bay and the new Sydney Fish Market.

“This is a generational opportunity to build a new suburb on the city’s edge and open the harbour foreshore to the public for the first time in a century.”&nbsp;

Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper said the new Bays West Delivery Authority established by the Minns Government will turbocharge the development of Sydney’s newest suburb.

“The Authority is working at a record pace to deliver an international design competition, planning pathways and a financial model so that this development benefits Sydney with well-designed homes in a central location, close to public transport, jobs, entertainment and essential services.

“If we want Sydney to stay liveable and affordable, we need to be bold about using underutilised government-owned land to deliver homes for the future while making sure essential working harbour functions can be accommodated.”

Bays West Delivery Authority established to "turbocharge" Sydney’s newest suburb

Around 400 additional homes could be built at Southwark Grounds on Port Road, lifting total site capacity from 1300 to around 1700 dwellings.

A recently approved code amendment would allow apartment towers of up to 14 storeys in some areas of Renewal SA’s redevelopment of the former West End Brewery.

Renewal SA Acting Chief Executive Shane Wingard said he welcomed the code amendment, with the increase in heights and homes making a positive impact on the supply of high-quality, well-connected housing close to the city.

“By going higher across some parts of Southwark Grounds, we are adding a substantial number of very well-located homes with little impact on project delivery time or planned open space,” Mr Wingard said.

Since the project officially launched in 2025, Mr Wingard said more than 12,000 enquiries had been received about living at Southwark Grounds.

“The very strong early interest we’ve seen since homes were first released in the precinct reinforces our plans to create more housing opportunities,” he said.

The Southwark Grounds code amendment was launched in December last year, with community engagement undertaken over five weeks from January.

It proposed increasing maximum building heights from eight to 14 storeys on the eastern section of Southwark Grounds, and to 12 storeys across the remainder of the site, with minimum building heights ranging from two to four storeys.

The code amendment was implemented through an Early Commencement policy in late January, allowing developers to quickly explore the viability of increased height and housing yield while other planning processes continue.

One of the first developers delivering apartment sites have already finalised redesigns to increase the number of apartments following the code amendment.

Samaras’ development adjacent to the future Colonel Light Park is now planning to deliver 125 apartments across 11 storeys, significantly greater than original plans of around 50 apartments across four storeys.

The developer is also exploring the potential for additional affordable housing outcomes.

Most of the apartments at Southwark Grounds will be delivered within a master-planned precinct on a large parcel of land on the eastern portion of the site, covering around two-thirds of its 8.4 hectares.

Wingard said detailed precinct planning over the coming months may identify further opportunities to increase yield further that could see total apartment numbers at Southwark Grounds, exceed this number.

Affordable homes at Southwark Grounds will also see a net increase, with Renewal SA maintaining its commitment to a minimum of 20 per cent affordable housing across the development.

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Civil works have begun across the site, with construction under way on the first new roads surrounding a townhouse precinct in the south‑west corner of Southwark Grounds. This includes Renewal SA’s 17 Founder’s Row homes, which are on track for completion by Christmas.

“We expect to have people living at Southwark Grounds by the end of the year, so delivering roads and public spaces for those residents is among our highest priorities.”

Construction of 40 townhouses off Anderson Street, known as West Village and being delivered by Contour, is forecast to begin in mid‑2026. Kolabb’s Anderson Lane development will follow shortly after, delivering a further 26 townhouses.

Southwark Grounds is a state government‑led urban renewal project now set to deliver around 1,700 homes over the next decade.

Homes will be supported by a supermarket, a range of retail and hospitality offerings anchored by a revitalised Walkerville Brew Tower, a childcare centre, car parking and well‑connected public spaces.

400 new homes planned for Adelaide's former West End Brewery site

Brisbane developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/cavcorp">Cavcorp</a> has lodged plans for a new mixed-use residential development at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/55-wyandra-street-teneriffe-qld-4005">55 Wyandra Street</a>, Teneriffe, anchored by an 85-metre public laneway designed to reconnect the suburb’s riverfront with the Gasworks precinct.

The buildings, known as Teneriffe House and Teneriffe Lane, would replace the existing Queensland Cotton head office site with a 15-storey residential tower transitioning to eight storeys toward Helen Street. The project has been designed by Plazibat Architects and lodged as a code assessable development application for 93 apartments across a 3,401 sqm mixed-use site within the Newstead and Teneriffe Waterfront neighbourhood plan.

Central to the scheme is the transformation of an existing service easement into a publicly accessible cross-block connection linking Wyandra and Helen Streets. Cavcorp says the new laneway will act as both a pedestrian shortcut and a landscaped civic space between the Teneriffe Riverwalk, ferry terminal, and Gasworks precinct.

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“The revised proposal delivers a legacy public-realm cross-block link, permanently secured for community use, transforming an existing private easement into a safe, high-quality pedestrian connection between the Teneriffe heritage riverwalk and the Gasworks–Long Island precinct,” the planning report states.

The laneway will sit beneath a large subtropical loggia integrated into the podium levels of the development. The design incorporates deep landscaping, water gardens, lobby spaces, business lounges, and ground-floor apartments to create what Cavcorp describes as a climate-responsive “urban verandah.”

The tower itself has been designed as a slender form with recessed floorplates and curved translucent corners inspired by contemporary Japanese architecture. The building height aligns with the Commercial Road precinct controls, which permit towers up to 15 storeys within proximity to Longland Street.

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The project will comprise a mix of larger-format apartments aimed at owner-occupiers, downsizers, and families. The proposed apartment mix includes 11 loggia apartments across the lower levels, 50 four-bedroom Sky-Terrace apartments from levels three to seven, and 32 Sky-Pool Homes occupying the upper tower levels. The Sky-Pool Homes will feature private thermal plunge pools integrated into oversized balconies.

According to the application, the apartments are intended to reinterpret the scale and character of Teneriffe’s woolstore conversions and Queensland homes within a vertical residential format.

“The sky-pool homes build on Cavcorp’s previous projects and introduce a distinct apartment typology to Teneriffe, informed by both local and international precedent and responding to an identified market demand for enhanced safety, space and amenity,” the planning submission notes.

A major focus of the proposal is its five-level wellness and lifestyle offering, extending from the basement through to the rooftop.

Amenities proposed include a rooftop Swim &amp; Racquet Club with a 25-metre Olympic lap pool and tennis court, coworking spaces and libraries, golf simulators, wine storage, concierge facilities, business lounges, pet wash areas, and rooftop longevity-focused wellness spaces with spas, outdoor fitness zones, and landscaped terraces.

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All parking will be concealed within basement levels accessed from Wyandra and Helen Streets. Cavcorp says the deep-basement engineering approach allows the entire ground plane to prioritise landscaping, pedestrian movement, and active frontage rather than vehicle infrastructure.

The development continues Cavcorp’s concentration in Newstead and Teneriffe, where the Brisbane developer has delivered a number of apartment projects including Lucent, Le Bain, and Luminare, as well as the Long Island Wellness Precinct nearby. Several of those projects have received national design and architecture awards, including recognition under Brisbane’s “Buildings that Breathe” program.

Cavcorp unveils wellness-focused Teneriffe House and Teneriffe Lane apartment buildings

Focus Group Investments has lodged plans for a new apartment development at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/64-70-hanover-street-fitzroy-vic-3065">64–70 Hanover Street</a> in Fitzroy, seeking to utilise the Victorian Government’s recently introduced Great Design Fast Track pathway to accelerate approvals for the project.

The proposal is among the latest developments to emerge through the state-led initiative, which was established to fast-track well-designed residential projects in activity centres and transport-connected inner-city locations. The pathway allows qualifying developments that meet elevated design and housing benchmarks to bypass traditional council planning timeframes and instead be assessed directly by the Department of Transport and Planning.

Designed by SJB, the development will comprise a mix of apartments above activated lower levels, with a strong focus on architectural articulation, landscaping, and communal amenity. The design response seeks to balance the industrial character of Richmond’s former warehouse precincts with a more contemporary residential form.

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Proposed are 63 new dwellings, a wide ranging mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, and townhouses and duplexes. They will be spread across a part-three, part-eight storey building.

The Planning and Urban Context Report by Tract says the development is of an "exemplary architectural standard" and has been carefully crafted by SJB Architects.

"Dwellings&nbsp;will benefit from excellent access to natural light, cross-ventilation opportunities and extensive communal space," the report noted.

The architectural material highlights the project’s integration of landscaped elements and communal spaces throughout the building. The proposal also incorporates sustainability initiatives aligned with the Victorian Government’s push for higher-performing apartment developments under the fast-track program.

The Great Design Fast Track was unveiled by the Victorian Government in 2024 as part of a broader housing supply strategy aimed at accelerating the delivery of new homes. Projects assessed through the pathway must demonstrate high-quality architecture, sustainability outcomes, and housing diversity while being located close to public transport and existing infrastructure.

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Focus Group, founder and led by Paul De Lutiis, is increasingly active across Melbourne’s inner suburbs, targeting well-connected urban renewal locations suited to medium and higher-density residential development. The Fitzroy proposal continues that strategy, leveraging the area’s strong transport links, established retail amenity, and proximity to the CBD.

Fitzroy has been one of the most popular spots for developers and buyers in recent years. The likes of PACE Development Group, SMA Projects, Crema Group and Chapter Group, currently selling projects in the suburb.

First look: Focus Group Investments taps Victoria’s Great Design Fast Track for Fitzroy apartments

Queensland apartments

The local Sunshine Coast developer&nbsp;Habitat&nbsp;Development Group has launched its latest Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast project.

The new $94 million development The Corso will bring 158 apartments to the heart of the growing Sunshine Coast hub at&nbsp;20 South Sea Islander Way.

Designed by Sunshine Coast-based K Architecture, tower one comprises 116 apartments including five penthouses, while tower two will home 42 apartments and&nbsp;715 sqm of ground level retail.

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The Corso is Habitat&rsquo;s second Maroochydore project, a rare opportunity as the only residential apartment building within the new Maroochydore City Centre that&#39;s currently for sale.

Following an open plan layout, the one, two and three-bedroom apartments feature stainless steel appliances, 40mm stone benchtops and kitchen islands, as well as floating vanities in the bathroom.

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Along with ocean and hinterland views from the apartments, residents will also benefit from extensive onsite amenity, which includes a&nbsp;large resort-style pool,&nbsp;integrated barbecue facilities, a vast private garden terrace and an exclusive resident&rsquo;s dining room and lounge. &nbsp;

Construction is expected to kick off in June, with completion slated for mid 2024.

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Habitat Development Group sales agent Conor Cochrane said they&#39;ve heard from every kind of buyer since the project launched.

&quot;The response from the market since launching has been phenomenal with an overwhelming number of enquiries resulting in sales across all product types from 1 bed units right through to Premier Penthouse Units at over $2 million,&quot; Cochrane said.

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&ldquo;We&rsquo;re excited to be commencing construction at The Corso in the comings weeks, further strengthening our commitment to the Sunshine Coast and supporting local trades and suppliers.

<h2>About the developer</h2>

Founded in 2005, Habitat is a leading Sunshine Coast- based property development company that specialises in the residential sector.

The group previously sold out&nbsp;their $83 million&nbsp;Maroochydore&nbsp;project Market Lane, with The Corso expected to follow suite. &nbsp;

The team are hoping to have development approval for their <a href="/news/qld/habitat-development-group-set-for-200-apartment-st-clair-apartments-in-birtinya-on-the-sunshine-coast">200-apartment St Claire development in Birtinya</a> in the next few months.

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The new $94 million development The Corso will bring 158 apartments to the heart of the growing Sunshine Coast hub at 20 South Sea Islander Way

Habitat Development Group launch The Corso apartments in the heart of Maroochydore

Maroochydore is set for a new boutique apartment development fronting the Maroochy River.

A Broadbeach-based entrepreneur has lodged plans for a boutique complex of just eight three-bedroom apartments at 21 Bradman Avenue, a&nbsp;1,012 sqm block with&nbsp;a four-bedroom home that was bought for&nbsp;$1.2 million in 2019.

Targeting the owner-occupier, the eight apartments will each have three bedrooms, and will occupy a half-floor each with balconies facing the water.

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The living and dining areas are orientated toward Bradman Avenue leading out onto open-space decks, with bedrooms featured on the opposing end of the floorplate, where an addition balcony area is located.

Each master bedroom&nbsp;features adjoining ensuites and walk-in-robes, with a separate laundry, linen and powder room also included in every home.&nbsp;

The ground floor is set to deliver a 181 sqm communal residents terrace which will home a private pool.

The built form features rendered masonry walls with semi-frameless glass balustrades feature vertical screening, topped by a concrete roof structure.

The design was by the local architecture firm, K Architecture, who has also designed the recently launched Maroochydore apartment development, The Corso, closer to Cotton Tree and the new Maroochydore CBD.

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The new $94 million development will include two towers, one 15-storey tower offering 116 apartments, including seven penthouses, and an eight-storey tower, comprising 42 apartments and 715 sqm of retail space.

The Corso will also feature a large resort pool on the ground floor and a communal terrace on level four connecting the two towers.

Targeting the owner-occupier, the eight apartments will each have three bedrooms, and will occupy a half-floor each with balconies facing the water

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First look: Broadbeach-based entrepreneur lodges plans for boutique Maroochydore apartment development  

Landing on the corner of Lavarack Road and Albatross Avenue, SK2 Property, in conjunction with the property owner, Cavan Properties,&nbsp;lodged&nbsp;an application over the site of the current BSKT Caf&eacute;.

The 95 sqm&nbsp;caf&eacute; will be retained as part of the new development proposal, with a collection of three and four-bedroom apartments set to sit above the space.&nbsp;The owners (Cavan Properties) built the original caf&eacute; for the local community in 2013 and wish to retain its operation in keeping with Nobby&rsquo;s beach lifestyle. The site forms a focal point of the future connection between the proposed Nobby Beach light rail station and Mermaid Beach.

BDA Architecture were engaged to design the project which will deliver six luxury apartments, designed in a two apartments per floor arrangement, with the exception of the ground floor and the upper most residential level of the development

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Main indoor living areas and bedrooms are oriented toward the street frontage of Lavarack Road and Albatross Avenue, where they lead out onto generous outdoor living spaces capturing unobstructed ocean views,&nbsp;designed to create a &lsquo;light-weight&rsquo; sense of built form presence in the streetscape which is achieved by the clean sleek lines of the balcony edges which are landscaped and complemented by glass balustrades and fluted concrete.

The ground floor level of the proposed development is divided into two distinct sections, that being the BSKT caf&eacute; and a ground floor apartment.

The roof terrace feature of the building creates a signature cap to the built form, carrying through the clean straight horizontal lines achieved by the balcony form in the levels below, and emphasising the contemporary coastal architectural theme of the development.

The roof terrace is a private recreation space for the full storey penthouse level below comprising a pool, sundeck, sunken terrace and barbeque area with dining and lounge seating.

The south-western corner will home undercover facilities such as a laundry, powder room, plant room, internal staircase, lift shaft and fire stairs.

The perimeter will incorporate planters, continuing the green space up the building, while reducing the perceived bulk and scale of the building. The planting around the terrace level will contribute to the bespoke architectural design of the building while also providing level of privacy to the residents.

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The ground floor apartment comprises three-bedrooms, each with ensuites and walk in robes, situated within the south-eastern area of the ground floor. A laundry, powder room and study is within the central portion of the floor plan, while an open floor plan kitchen, dining and living room is located on the north-eastern area of the apartment. An expansive terrace wraps around the extent of the north, east and southern side of the ground floor apartment, with private pedestrian access to the terrace of the ground floor apartment granted via Lavarack Road.

Four three-bedroom apartments will occupy levels one and two, with two per level, all with walk in robes and ensuites, a powder room, study and a laundry. The main indoor living and dining areas lead directly onto expansive private open space balconies with some apartment oriented towards the street frontages of Lavarack Road and Albatross Avenue, optimising access to natural daylight and breezes.

Level three will comprise the penthouse, consisting of the master suite on the south-eastern corner of the floor plate. The remaining three-bedrooms are situated on the southwestern area and all include walk in robes and ensuites. A wine cellar, butlers pantry, study, open floor plan kitchen, dining and living area are located in the centre of the apartment, with a large private balcony situated off the main indoor living area.

Stuart Kirk, SK2 Founder and Director,&nbsp;said the group were expecting interest from a range of potential buyers, with professionals and downsizers the most likely due to the sites premier positioning within the highly desired Mermaid Beach area.&nbsp;

&quot;Mermaid Beach has long been the premier beachfront location of the Gold Coast. This project activates a key site within the suburb to offer a&nbsp;premium residential product to the market and it also secures the future operation of the popular BSKT Cafe,&quot; he said.&nbsp;

SK2 have two other high-end residential projects in the pipeline for the&nbsp;Mermaid Beach area, including 33 Albatross Avenue, which is set to comprise six luxury apartments,&nbsp;and 84 Petrel Avenue, a three-storey four-apartment project.&nbsp;

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BDA Architecture were engaged to design the project which will deliver six luxury apartments, designed in a two apartments per floor arrangement, with the exception of the ground floor and the upper most residential level of the development



Cavan Properties to build apartments above BSKT cafe in Mermaid Beach 

The Electrical Trades Union of Employees Queensland has submitted plans for a 358 build-to-rent apartment tower in the heart of South Brisbane.

The 1838 sqm site at&nbsp;37-41 Peel Street, on the&nbsp;corner of Peel Street and Merivale Street, will home a 30-level building which has been designed by Nettletontribe&nbsp;to suit the rental market, with the unit mix including studio&#39;s and one and two-bedders.

With an intent to increase the pedestrian activation along Peel Street and address the footpath treatment, ground floor activation and podium treatment has been considered to contribute positively to its context through the introduction of high-quality landscape to the streetscape.

The Queensland sub-tropical climate is reflected in the built form and landscape design with planted edges and shady under croft pedestrian paths. A tropical green language is used to assist with podium screening and the planter boxes provide a multi-faceted layering of detail.

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Podium elevation of the proposed development on Merivale Street. Image sourced.&nbsp;

The tower extends this concept with planter boxes along the tower edge, and a landscaped rooftop communal and pool area.

A refined palette of natural tones and textures is used throughout with the architectural language expressing &ldquo;elegance through simplicity&rdquo;.

&ldquo;Materials such as concrete, metal, glass and timber are combined with lush greenery to create a timeless design impression,&rdquo; Nettltontribe noted in their design statement.

The proposal provides a distinct lower and upper building form, with the building entry points articulated and well defined for pedestrians, with a resemblance to Queenslander&rsquo;s gatehouse and forecourt. Street awnings and podium structures are designed to provide high degree of shade, cover and visual interest in various depth and scale.

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The proposed development at 37-41 Peel Street, South Brisbane. Image sourced.&nbsp;

A transparent street edge has been created through the use of screening, allowing activation to occur on the periphery of the ground floor common area.

Common areas are located on landscaped street level, level 30 and the roof terrace. Sitting above all residential floors, both indoor and outdoor communal areas take advantage of natural lighting and provide access to sweeping views to the city, South Bank and the river for all its residents.

The City Rooms along peel street provides immediate interface between residents, visitors and the public, with breakout landscaped spaces for users that are sensitive to Brisbane&rsquo;s subtropical climate and appropriate for the Brisbane culture and character.

The apartment tower design celebrates a landscaped, open roof terrace, connected to common areas in the level below, with sweeping 360 degree views to the North and South.

This provides a natural conclusion to the building form, enhancing future opportunities for communal gathering in an organised setting.

The project brings into play Brisbane City Council&rsquo;s vision of engaging the broader community through art and lighting with a number of design ideas. The group have proposed that the site&rsquo;s corner location offers opportunity to utilise the ground plane as a place for activation and engagement, hence the need for a sensitively lit podium to ensure the safety of the general public, while the podium soffit can be utilised as a canvas for light installations with colour-adaptable up lights that engage with Brisbane City sporting events and celebrations.

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Elevated view of the&nbsp;landscaped podium at Peel Street. Image sourced.&nbsp;

Sculptural public art is envisaged on the prime corner location which assist in creating a meeting place and way-finding into the building as well as an art display wall at the building&rsquo;s entry, amplifying the ground plane experience and tying into Brisbane&rsquo;s developing art scene within the neighbourhood.

The site is located in the Brisbane suburb of South Brisbane on the corner of Peel Street and Merivale street, approximately 1.3 kilometres south west of the city centre. The site is close by to a number of notable amenities including the South Brisbane Railway Station, the State Library, QPAC, GOMA, South Bank Parklands, the M3 and inner city bypass.

Well within walking distance to both cultural and life style hubs, the pocket location offers separation from unwanted noise and traffic within its pedestrian orientated urban context, while still staying connected to the bustling Brisbane suburb.

Build-to-Rent (BTR) is an emerging asset class in Australia with some forms of BTR already established within the Australian market including Purpose Built Student Accommodation and Aged Care / Retirement Housing currently being the most prolific.

Other build to rent sites include Frasers 210 Brunswick Street, Mirav&rsquo;s, LIV at 60 Skyring Terrace, 2 Cordelia Street, South Brisbane, 28 Robertson Street, Fortitude Valley and 13-17 Cordelia Street, South Brisbane.

Designed by Nettleton Tribe, the development will comprise 77 studio, 154 one-bedroom plus MPR, and 127 two-bedroom units.



First look: ETU lodge plans for build-to-rent South Brisbane apartment tower

Bilinga continues to see development applications for boutique apartment projects submitted left right and centre.

The latest is from a private local developer, who is seeking to create two apartment buildings across&nbsp;35 Golden Four Drive and 8 Pacific Parade.

Combined they will home 18 apartments, 12 in the Golden Four Drive building and six in the Pacific Parade complex.

The Brisbane-based architecture firm, Group 4 Architects, were&nbsp;inspired by the nearby expanse of beachfront extending from Bilinga Beach to Snapper Rocks and the pockets of tidal pools formed over time that lie in between.

&quot;The architectural design culminates in a cohesive expression that projects a modern development within a natural setting that takes advantage of the natural beauty of the area whilst reflecting upon and incorporating elements from a past era in a modern idiom,&quot; the architecture firm noted in their submission to the Gold Coast City Council.

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Rendering of the proposed residential development from Pacific Parade. Image credit: Group 4 Architects.

The Pacific Parade building will feature living areas which open to expansive balconies, with further balcony space off the master bedroom at the rear of the apartment, which will provide views to the hinterland.

At ground level, the site connects directly to Pacific Parade with a framed entry, which is set to be flanked with raised landscaped planters and stone pavement stone.

The resident amenity is spread over three levels. The ground level will feature a lap pool and a number of outdoor lounge areas, as well as a&nbsp;gym, sauna and steam room.

Above will be a communal first floor area where there will be a games room, cinema, lounge areas, cooking facilities with dining areas, a yacht bar and lounge. It opens to a&nbsp;balcony overlooking Pacific Parade and the beach.

The rooftop will feature&nbsp;a library, study area and an indoor lounge, which opens onto the recreation deck and another pool.

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Rendering of the proposed residential development from Golden Four Drive. Image credit: Group 4 Architects.

Similar to&nbsp;its sister development, Group 4 Architects drew on the local context for the design of&nbsp;35 Golden Four Drive, creating a design that encapsulates the desirable sub-tropical lifestyle of the Gold Coast.

Golden Four will have 12 apartments, just two&nbsp;per floor until levels six and seven, which will home two full floor penthouses.

All of the resident amenity is on the rooftop level, which will feature a games room, theatre and indoor lounge, which will open onto the recreation deck and pool.

The Brisbane-based architecture firm, Group 4 Architects, were inspired by the nearby expanse of beachfront extending from Bilinga Beach to Snapper Rocks and the pockets of tidal pools formed over time that lie in between


More boutique apartment development set for Bilinga

Developers are set to swoop on a prime two block development site in the heart of the in-demand Broadbeach on the Gold Coast.

Property amalgamation specialists GV Property Group have managed to&nbsp;amalgamate the two blocks, some 12 owners, to create the 1,548 sqm site at 19-23 Anne Avenue. They have expressions of interest closing May 20.

GV Property Group agent Luke&nbsp;Reaby&nbsp;said the availability of parcels this size in the hub of Broadbeach are becoming few and far between

&quot;We have been working on this amalgamation for the last 12 months and are extremely excited to see the response it deserves,&quot; Reaby says.

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The site is just 300 metres from Broadbeach&#39;s Kurrawa Beach to the east. A tower would offer views over the Nerang River and Surfers Paradise CBD to the north.

To the west there would be direct views over the Cascade Gardens and views back down to the Casino and Broadbeach CBD to the South.

This&nbsp;pocket of Broadbeach is supported by some of the most successful developers such as Raptis, Little Projects, and Niecon, who have all had amazing sell-outs stories. Picking the right location is a top priority and this one is a no-brainer.&quot;

Developers have been quick to snap up any available land in the thriving suburb with Raptis recently lodging plans for their Anne Avenue site.

They had Bates Smart create a 383-apartment tower at 5-9 Anne Avenue. Raptis has also recently cleared the site at 6-10 George Avenue to make way for a proposed 40-storey residential tower.

Little Projects sold-out Signature residences are currently under construction in the area, as is Bassar Construction Group&rsquo;s inaugural Gold Coast project, the 39-level Infinity, which also recently sold out.

Morris Property Group kicked off the booming development back in 2021, completing Koko, which was inspired by the modern luxe of international boutique hotels.

The site is just 300 metres from Broadbeach's Kurrawa Beach to the east



Developers to swoop on prime Broadbeach apartment development site through GV Property Group

The Cronulla-based developer, Knox Developments, is the latest interstate developer to jump in to the hot Gold Coast market.

They&#39;re set to create their first two apartment projects in Bilinga, just north of Coolangatta.

The group, led by led by Directors Rhys Broom, Josh Crealy, and Daniel Morok, will deliver 20 apartments and six-townhouses that take full advantage of the sites location, with views of North Kirra Beach and the parks the area has to offer.

The development will also sit just a five-minutes drive to Coolangatta Airport, making it ideal for holiday owners.

&ldquo;Having acquired two sites in Bilinga, it&#39;s really exciting for the Knox Developments team.&nbsp;It&rsquo;s a first for us in Queensland and the location of both sites are truly breathtaking and so perfectly situated,&quot; Moroko said.

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A render of a proposed townhouse&nbsp;by Knox Development. Image supplied&nbsp;

&quot;We are really proud to be working with EMK Architects and have designed two prestige developments that we can&rsquo;t wait to bring to life.&quot;

The offering will feature a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, three-bedroom townhouses with dual living areas, and two-whole floor penthouse apartments. Each coastal space will be designed to maximise natural light and take full advantage of the coastal aspect and Gold Coast lifestyle.

Knox is diversifying its portfolio from Sydney, where they have primarily been developing luxury apartments in Cronulla, south of Sydney in the Sutherland Shire. They&#39;re also set to create a co-living project in Rockdale, and are taking on a refurbishment of a motel in Mollymook on the NSW South Coast.

&ldquo;Our portfolio features a range of premium developments in Sydney, which embody the coastal lifestyle, so the expansion to Bilinga is a natural evolution for us,&quot; Moroko added.

Knox Developments have taken advantage of the short supply of prestige apartments in the tightly held Gold Coast suburb and will be looking to expand their portfolio up in Queensland.

Located North of Coolangatta, Bilinga is fast becoming the premium area for new high quality residential developments.

Located North of Coolangatta, Bilinga is fast becoming the premium area for new high quality residential developments.


Cronulla apartment developer expands into Queensland

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


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

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

Paloma Paloma apartments launch at Caloundra

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


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