The most elevated residential tower in Palm Beach, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/corallo-palm-beach-5-palm-beach-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">Corallo</a>, has officially launched this week, however only a handful of buyers will have an opportunity to buy in to the 17-storey project.

The $200 million mixed-use project includes ground floor dining and retail and is considered so valuable its developer, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/changfa-group">Changfa Group</a>, will be staging its release of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses to the market.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/colliers">Colliers</a> International, Director, David Higgins, said the development’s location just metres from the beach on the corner of Palm Beach Avenue and the Gold Coast Highway influenced the sculptural design by the acclaimed Plus Architecture studio.

“<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/palm-beach-qld-4221">Palm Beach</a> locals understand the rare opportunity here at Corallo, particularly being the tallest building in the suburb and its proximity to the beach and local restaurants, and they’ve represented the bulk of pre-launch enquiries,” Higgins said.

“The orientation of the apartments captures views of the coastline from Surfers Paradise to Currumbin, and the diversity of floor plans and apartment types provide an exceptional level of choice.

“The first release includes just 59 one-, two and three-bedroom apartments and two half-floor penthouses, with flexible use designed to appeal to both owner-occupiers and investors."

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In addition to the ground floor amenity, residents will also have access to a private dedicated wellness level offering 734 sqm of resort-style amenities including a pool, cold plunge, wet deck, steam room, sauna, gym, day bed, fire pit, barbecue area, dining area and yoga/stretch deck.

The project is located within walking distance of Tallebudgera Creek, Burleigh Heads village, Currumbin Alley and Palm Beach Currumbin High School. The Gold Coast Airport is under 10 minutes away.

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Higgins said Palm Beach remained a hotly contested suburb for home buyers, with prices doubling in the past five years.

“What makes Corallo so appealing to the local market is the diversity of apartment types and pricing, with one-bedroom apartments starting from $841,000 and two-bedroom apartments starting from $1.34 million,” he said.

“The ground floor retail and dining offering will further expand on Palm Beach’s village atmosphere and create a meeting place for locals, and those opportunities for connection are highly valued.”

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The on-site sales display, which includes a fully fitted kitchen, bathroom and bedroom, will be open until early works commence in Q1 2026. Each residence at Corallo will feature premium finishes including natural stone, artisanal brickwork, and warm copper accents.

Changfa Group has a two-decade history of delivering premium developments in Australia and internationally, having recently completed its collection of premium townhomes at Lyra, Hope Island, as well as apartment projects in Leichhardt, Carlingford, and Chatswood in New South Wales.

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Joel Robinson

$200 million Corallo Palm Beach launches with limited apartment release

In a move that aligns with NSW's accelerated planning incentives for affordable housing, developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/the-one-collection">One Collection</a> has revised its Hills District apartment plans, and taken it to the NSW Government, to secure approval.

The developer, which is currently delivering Horizon Hurstville, is seeking to add 80 more apartments to its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-one-castle-hill-16-dawes-avenue-nsw-2154">Castle Hill development</a> near Castle Towers. They already have approval for 280 apartments across eight six-storey buildings.

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Now on the desks of the NSW Department of Planning is 360 apartments, 48 of which will be dedicated to affordable housing.&nbsp;Affordable housing is to be “fully integrated within the building and visually indistinguishable,” according to the planning submission.

The 15,697 sqm block, an amalgamation of 16 sites, spans across Dawes Avenue, Hughes Avenue, and Camdan Crescent, sits 550m from Hills Showground Metro Station.&nbsp;

"The existing context is quickly changing from free-standing homes into residential flat buildings in line with the Hills Showground Precinct planning framework," Place Studio noted.

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They said the design was informed by the site's unique condition of having three street frontages and was developed to to respond sensitively to iots surrounding context.

"The design adopted a conventional perpendicular alignment to the primary street frontage. The massing of the development was carefully modulated to align with the evolving character of the neighbourhood. The design ensured that the scale was not excessive or out of context, but instead contributed to a cohesive urban form consistent with emerging developments in the area."

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The apartment mix will be 46 one-beds, 168 two-bed apartments, and 146 three-bedroom units, with 631 parking spaces proposed.

Along the street frontages, the building heights are four storeys with a 7.5 metre setback, and eight storeys with an 11.5 metre setback. It should cost about $150 million to build.

One Collection works hand-in-hand with the respected development and construction firm Masscon, which has built a reputation for leveraging its expertise in the built environment to take on developments others can't. That's what they're achieving at Horizon Hurstville, having taken over the project to deliver it.

First look: One Collection advances plans for Castle Hill apartments

At Yarra’s Edge, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/mirvac">Mirvac</a>’s newest tower under construction, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/trielle-at-yarra-s-edge-docklands-16-point-park-crescent-docklands-vic-3008">Trielle</a>, sets a new benchmark for elevated living. Rising 45 storeys, 12.5 metres from the Yarra River, the landmark building offers residents access to a private wellness retreat and spa, a resident-only golf simulator, and an elegant lounge, dining and bar complete with a self-playing piano, all without ever having to leave home.

Now, that sense of elevation has reached new heights with the Aerus Sub-Penthouses, a limited release of half-floor riverfront residences on the Collins St axis where the sought-after street meets the Yarra River.

Each Aerus Sub-Penthouse, located across levels 42 and 43, represents the most expansive offering within Trielle, aside from the yet-to-be-revealed crowning penthouses. Spanning between 269 and 301 sqm, these residences are designed to capture natural light and uninterrupted views of the city skyline, Yarra River, and Port Phillip Bay.

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Among the collection are three-bedroom sub penthouses, complemented by a media room, and expansive four-bedroom layouts. All include panoramic living areas and oversized master suites with luxury ensuites reminiscent of a five-star hotel, complemented by dedicated dressing rooms finished in timber and natural stone.

The interiors have been crafted by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/mirvac-design">Mirvac Design</a>, the developer’s award-winning in-house architecture and design team. Every material has been chosen for quality and longevity, from sculpted stone island benches with feature soft wash LED lighting to bespoke joinery and chevron timber oak flooring.

Kitchens are fitted with a BORA induction cooktop with integrated downdraft extractor, alongside Gaggenau appliances, including a fridge, freezer, and wine fridge. The adjoining butler’s pantry incorporates the exclusive Gaggenau Minimalistic Series including oven, steam oven, microwave, coffee machine and warming drawer, all concealed behind handleless glass panels for a clean, integrated presentation. Bathrooms feature custom Apaisar freestanding baths and basins and natural stone benchtops, continuing Mirvac’s design emphasis on tactile, timeless materials.&nbsp;

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Michael Wiener, Design Director at Mirvac, says The Aerus Sub-Penthouse embodies the apex of Mirvac’s design ethos.

“Moving through your home is like walking on air - a private sanctuary where the craftsmanship is refined, the proportions generous, and the flow so effortless, you feel completely at ease in the sky,” Wiener says.

“In Aerus, we wanted to create a sense of weightlessness - a home that feels suspended in the skyline, full of light, grounded in luxury.”

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The Aerus Sub-Penthouses are expected to attract a mix of local and international buyers seeking a long-term residence of scale and quality in a riverfront setting, from returning expats to established families and business owners who value privacy, craftsmanship, and convenience within walking distance of the CBD.

With an unmatched suite of amenities, Trielle is the most extensively appointed development Mirvac has created to date at Yarra’s Edge. Within the tower will be The Oasis, a 900 sqm podium rooftop wellness retreat designed in collaboration with spa expert Naomi Gregory. Located seven storeys above the Yarra River promenade, it features a 25-metre lap pool, spa and sauna, hot magnesium spa, biophilic gym, yoga and Pilates studio, cold-pail contrast treatment, and day spa treatment rooms. Further amenities include a piano lounge, bookable dining room, cinema room, golf simulator studio, games room, teppanyaki bar, dog wash bay, and two flexible work hubs, The Biblioteca library and Mills Place office space, catering to residents’ evolving lifestyle needs.

Construction of the $350 million tower is underway through Mirvac’s in-house construction arm, with completion anticipated for mid-2027.

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Sky-high sanctuaries: Mirvac unveils The Aerus sub-penthouses at Trielle

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/jwland-development">JWLand</a>’s De Burgh, the final residential release within the Northbourne Village precinct in Lyneham, is nearing completion just as the Federal Government’s Home Guarantee Scheme prepares for its most significant expansion to date.&nbsp;

From October 2025, the scheme will allow first home buyers to enter the market with just a five per cent deposit and no lenders mortgage insurance (LMI), removing some of the most common barriers to ownership.

With <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/de-burgh-at-northbourne-village-40-de-burgh-street-lyneham-act-2602">De Burgh</a> on track for residents to move in by late spring 2025, the timing creates a strong opportunity for first home buyers seeking brand-new apartments in Canberra’s sought-after Inner North.&nbsp;

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The project delivers 350 residences across two buildings, with layouts ranging from compact studios through to one, two, and three-bedroom apartments.

JWLand has tailored the development for long-term liveability, integrating natural light, privacy and outdoor space into each home. Ground-floor residences feature private courtyards, while upper levels benefit from generous balconies.

Kitchens are fitted with Fisher &amp; Paykel appliances, and all apartments include ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning with smartphone app control for lighting and climate.&nbsp;

Shared resident facilities include a rooftop garden, gym, lounge and parcel lockers, alongside landscaped green space within the precinct.

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For buyers, the expanded Home Guarantee Scheme removes income caps and introduces unlimited places, making it more accessible than ever. With most De Burgh apartments priced under $1 million, they fall well within the updated eligibility thresholds.

The policy changes provide first home buyers with greater certainty and a smoother path to finance. Combined with the quality and location of De Burgh, the expanded scheme is expected to draw a new wave of buyers to Canberra’s Inner North.

Residents will benefit from the project’s central setting, just 600 metres from the light rail and three kilometres from Canberra’s CBD. The precinct is bordered by the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/lyneham-act-2602">Lyneham</a> wetlands and sits within easy reach of cafes, restaurants, schools and the ANU.

With completion scheduled for late 2025, De Burgh is set to be among the first major apartment projects to meet the expanded scheme head-on, offering first-time buyers a realistic pathway to ownership in one of Canberra’s most connected neighbourhoods.

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JWLand’s De Burgh aligns with expanded Homebuyer Scheme, opening doors for first home buyers in Canberra’s Inner North

A subtropical pair of residential towers are in planning for a key South Brisbane site neighbouring the iconic Expo ’88 Skyneedle, with new documents revealing a vertically layered vision designed to respond to the precinct’s evolving high-density character.

The proposal has been lodged by&nbsp;Darveniza Group, which is also is behind the 400-apartment Station Quarter precinct in Alderley.

Darveniza Group, led by Jane Darveniza, the Brisbane-based investor and Queensland rich-lister and widow of the late property magnate Bojan Darveniza, is seeking approval for a mixed-use project encompassing 204 apartments, ground-level retail, food and drink tenancies, and office space across two architecturally integrated towers at 37–39 Manning Street.

Occupying an 1,822 sqm site, the proposed towers would rise above a sculptural podium base, with a recessed landscaped centre, rooftop communal areas, and a total of 220 car parks and 256 bicycle bays. The apartment mix spans one- to five-bedroom dwellings, with a design emphasis on generous balconies, cross-ventilation, and climate-responsive materials.

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“The development is conceived as two slender twin buildings that meet at a lushly landscaped central recess,” the Finegrain design report states. “The façade is highly articulated with the plan form stepping back and forth to reduce visual bulk and maximise internal occupants’ access to natural light and air”.

A hallmark of the proposal is its integration of greenery, both visually and functionally. Around 77 per cent of the site’s green plot ratio is delivered through vertical planting spines, a green podium wall, and rooftop amenity. Ground-level deep planting and landscaped communal zones aim to create a shaded, walkable interface along Manning Street.

“The stepped plan form introduces variation in balcony setbacks and enclosed apartment areas, enriching both the façade expression and the resident experience,” the design team notes. “At ground and podium levels, this stepping also enhances permeability, maximising pedestrian view lines to the neighbouring Skyneedle and reinforcing a strong sense of local identity”.

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The site directly adjoins the heritage-listed Skyneedle at 35 Manning Street, an enduring legacy of World Expo ’88. The accompanying heritage impact report by Pendergast Architects contends that the proposal has been carefully conceived to protect the cultural significance and landmark visibility of the structure.

“The design provides setbacks, tower separation and podium articulation to maintain the visibility and landmark role of the adjoining Skyneedle,” the report states. “The significance of the Skyneedle lies principally in its landmark visibility and cultural symbolism, rather than in detailed fabric or architectural setting”.

The proposal sits within the Kurilpa Sustainable Growth Precinct, under Brisbane’s TLPI 02/2023, where revised planning controls support high-density, mixed-use development integrated with subtropical design and increased public realm contributions.

Finegrain’s design reflects this intent, drawing cues from the site's adjacency to Musgrave Park, the subtropical landscape of South Brisbane, and cultural landmarks such as QPAC and South Bank.

Twin green towers proposed for Manning Street, South Brisbane site beside Skyneedle

Southbank by Beulah

One of Australia’s most anticipated projects, STH BNK By Beulah, has again broken the record for Melbourne’s most expensive apartment ever sold.

The $38 million sale, a sub-penthouse located above level 75, topped the $35 million record set last year.

The full floor residence offers a customisable floor plan so the buyer, a transcontinental business owner, has the ability to individualise the design of the property to better suit their lifestyle.

The record breaking apartment is one of the highest in Melbourne and features a 360 degree view of the city, resort style concierge services and world class amenities.

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The project has been one of Australia’s fastest selling projects to date, with over $600m in sales achieved in as little as four months.

Other notable sales include two apartments worth in excess of $30 million, a sub-penthouse fetching $15 million, and a slew of apartments worth more than $10 million - all sold off the plan.

Beulah Managing Executive Director Adelene Teh said the latest sale is reflective of the growing demand for luxury apartments that offer the convenience of immediate proximity to Melbourne’s world class gardens and cultural landmarks, while simultaneously offering the luxury of hotel living within their home.

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“Purchasers have come from all walks of life, some are local families who want to create a truly special family home in a landmark project; one that is a city within a city and has everything you could need at your fingertips," Teh says.

"There are also local business owners and frequent travelers who live in different cities during different parts of the year while others are suburban/regional dwellers who are looking for a city location. Each of these full floor residences are customisable and that has been highly attractive to purchases.

“Despite a challenging market due to rising interest rates, the prestige market remains active - as we’ve seen with a number of record breaking sales recently - as these buyers often aren’t reliant on funding from the banks,” Teh added.

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Many purchasers continue to take advantage of the customisable ‘Tailored Living’ services by merging together multiple apartments into super-sized residences; the total number of apartments in STH BNK By Beulah will continue to decrease as a result of more tailored configurations.

In June it was announced STH BNK By Beulah will be home to the most comprehensive collection of amenities in any Australian skyscraper.

Residents will have access to STH BNK Concierge Services including housekeeping, shopping, childminding, and pet services, plus an on-call doctor, beauty and massages treatments.

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The FreshAir™ system developed together with world-leading engineers ARUP, will also protect against noxious fumes, bushfire smoke, disease transmission and moisture issues by removing contaminants from the outside air.

STH BNK will also offer resident access to the vibrant and comprehensive lifestyle podium; a wellness and culture precinct comprising premium retail, inspiring cultural events and engaging entertainment, community activities, childcare centre, outdoor gardens and rooftop spaces and a first-of-its-kind fleet of luxury vehicles including BMWs, Teslas, Porches and Range Rovers for residents to use at their convenience.

STH BNK By Beulah will also be home to Four Seasons Melbourne, as well as the country’s first innovative cultural centre for young people, overseen by the globally-revered Centre Pompidou.

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The record breaking apartment is one of the highest in Melbourne and features a 360 degree view of the city, resort style concierge services and world class amenities

STH BNK by Beulah breaks Melbourne apartment record, again

STH BNK By Beulah, one of the most anticipated development project in Melbourne for a number of years, has secured a record-breaking launch day, netting over $400m&nbsp;in sales, including Melbourne&rsquo;s most expensive apartment ever at $35 million.

Buyers flocked to the official launch on April 2,&nbsp;after Beulah received over 700 registrations throughout its expression of interest campaign, with buyers required to put down a $5,000 deposit to reserve their spot.

The $35 million sub-penthouse is now Melbourne&rsquo;s most expensive apartment to date, spanning 1,000 sqm across an entire floor and featuring double-height ceilings.

The buyer, whose identity remains confidential, is choosing to customise the apartment as part of STH BNK&rsquo;s Tailored Living offering with the number of bedrooms and baths yet to be confirmed.

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Beulah Managing Director Jiaheng Chan said the demand experienced on the first day of launch far exceeded any expectations, with buyers eager to own a slice of Australia&rsquo;s most talked-about project in Southbank.

&ldquo;We are overwhelmed by the support shown by the public who understand our vision for STH BNK By Beulah. We had all types of buyer demographics come through the sales suite on the weekend, from first home buyers through to families,&quot;&nbsp;Chan said.

&ldquo;The launch day was absolutely buzzing, we had buyers lining up, eager to be the first to choose their preferred apartment with many saying the opportunity to have the world at their feet was too good to pass up. We successfully sold out Stage 1 and had to bring forward Stage 2 to cater to buyer demand. They will have access to world-class amenities and offerings not yet explored in Australia, a mini-metropolis that truly is the next evolution of living.

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&ldquo;In addition, the quality and design are second to none, we have the best minds in architecture, biophilic design, wellness, retail, art and culture involved in this project; buyers were eager to capitalise on this never-to-be-repeated project.

&ldquo;To achieve a result like this off the back of the pandemic is unprecedented and is a huge vote of confidence in not only the project, but the Melbourne CBD.&rdquo;

The highest sales were the&nbsp;three-bedroom apartments, with prices starting from $1.56 million, followed by two-bedroom and one-bedroom, starting from $719,000 and $532,000. A number of purchasers bought multiple apartments within the Sky Rise collection with plans to amalgamate them to create sprawling apartments in the sky.

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A sculptural form composed of two twisting towers, STH BNK By Beulah comprises four distinct collections offering one-bedroom apartments through to five-bedroom sky homes.

The first collection, Garden Rise Residences, is set above the energy of the podium and provides the closest connection to the pulse of Southbank. With a particular focus on embracing earth and nature, residences within this collection feature timber joinery, natural textures and calm movement throughout.

Above this collection sits the High Rise Residences, a collection that celebrates all there is to love about Melbourne; grander city vistas, spacious floorplans and timber joinery complemented by mirrored range hoods to reflect the glittering city lights.

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The Sky Rise Collection crowns the Garden and High Rise Collections and celebrates living amongst the clouds, offering&nbsp;views of the city, the bay and the gardens.

Extra-large in size, the apartments feature walk-in wardrobes, a butlers pantry, and a&nbsp;sculptural kitchen island design inspired by the &lsquo;stacking&rsquo; terraces along the towers&rsquo; spine, the Sky Rise Residences are the most prized homes and provide exclusive access to the Sky Rise Residents&rsquo; Club.

STH BNK By Beulah will also feature a series of Hotel Private Residences, combining exceptional interior design with the highest level of residential services.

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The vertical garden that envelopes both towers acts as a natural control of daylight, shielding the apartments from direct sun during summer while maximising the natural light in winter, while residents will benefit from Beulah FreshAirTM - a bespoke centralised ventilation system that provides the freshest and cleanest air in any Australian residential skyscraper.

Residents will also benefit from a suite of resident-only amenities and offerings, including the recently announced STH BNK Auto Club, a first-of-its-kind fleet of luxury vehicles including BMWs, Teslas, Porches and Range Rovers for residents to use via a car-sharing model; a private Residents&rsquo; Club that offers resort-like amenities and services; neighbourhood &lsquo;pocket&rsquo; parks dotted throughout the towers to provide a place for residents to connect and unwind in nature, as well as STH BNK Concierge, where luxuries like housekeeping, shopping, childminding and beauty treatments are all taken care of.

STH BNK By Beulah will also be home to Four Seasons Hotel Melbourne, as well as the country&rsquo;s first innovative cultural centre for young people, overseen by the globally-revered Centre Pompidou.

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Beulah Managing Director Jiaheng Chan said the demand experienced on the first day of launch far exceeded any expectations, with buyers eager to own a slice of Australia’s most talked-about project

STH BNK by Beulah nets over $400m in sales at launch weekend

STH BNK By Beulah, one of Australia&rsquo;s most anticipated projects which is also to home&nbsp;the country&rsquo;s tallest tower, has unveiled the&nbsp;first glimpse of its Sky Rise&nbsp;Collection&nbsp;ahead of its official April 2 launch.

There will be four distinct collections in the two twisting towers, from one-bedroom apartments to the five-bedroom sky homes.

The first collection, Garden Rise Residences, is set above&nbsp;the podium and provides the closest connection to the pulse of Southbank. With a particular focus on embracing earth and nature, residences within this collection feature timber joinery and natural textures.

Above this collection sits the High Rise Residences, a collection that celebrates all there is to love about Melbourne; grander city vistas, spacious floorplans and timber joinery complimented by mirrored range hoods to reflect the glittering city lights.

The Sky Rise Collection crowns the Garden and High Rise Collections are located high above the clouds, offering extensive&nbsp;views of the city, the bay and the gardens. Extra-large in size, from opulent walk-in wardrobes, a butlers pantry, to a stunning sculptural kitchen island design inspired by the &lsquo;stacking&rsquo; terraces along the towers&rsquo; spine, the Sky Rise Residences are the most prized homes and provide exclusive access to the Sky Rise Residents&rsquo; Club.

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A kitchen in one of STH BNK by Beulah&#39;s Sky Rise Collection. Image supplied

STH BNK By Beulah will also feature a series of Hotel Private Residences, combining exceptional interior design with the highest level of residential services.

Philip Rowe, Director of Cox Architecture, said the firm brought a philosophy of healthy living and connections to nature to the design of all STH BNK By Beulah residences.

&ldquo;Our vision for STH BNK is for a collection of residences that provide a home of unparalleled luxury; a curated environment that is immersed in greenery and enveloped by views. A place with a strong connection to this unique place in Melbourne,&rdquo; he said.

Colour schemes and materials throughout are both timeless and highly versatile, reflecting the greenery of the gardens outside the windows while allowing purchasers to interchange between schemes to create a beautiful combination that is uniquely theirs.

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A bedroom in one of STH BNK by Beulah&#39;s penthouses. Image supplied

The iconic vertical garden that envelopes both towers acts as a natural control of daylight, shielding the apartments from direct sun during summer while maximising the natural light in winter, while residents will benefit from Beulah FreshAirTM - a bespoke centralised ventilation system that provides the freshest and cleanest air in any Australian residential skyscraper.

STH BNK By Beulah will also seek to achieve high sustainability benchmarks, including but not limited to the elimination of fossil fuel for a carbon-neutral future, and sourcing local materials to reduce waste and minimise the project&rsquo;s carbon footprint.

Beulah Executive Director Adelene Teh said the possibilities for homes within STH BNK By Beulah are endless, with buyers permitted to customise residences to create lavish homes within the sky.

&ldquo;A selection of our Sky Rise residences will be eligible for Tailored Living, where the possibilities of a custom-designed home truly are endless; think double height to triple height ceilings, five-bedrooms or more, infinity pools... anything is possible.

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A living area in one of STH BNK by Beulah&#39;s penthouses. Image supplied

&ldquo;Across our four distinct collections, we have created a range of residences to suit all buyer demographics; there is truly something for everyone.&rdquo;

Residents will also benefit from a suite of resident-only amenities and offerings, including the recently announced STH BNK Auto Club, a first-of-its-kind fleet of luxury vehicles including BMWs, Teslas, Porches and Range Rovers for residents to use via a car-sharing model; a private Residents&rsquo; Club that offers resort-like amenities and services; neighbourhood &lsquo;pocket&rsquo; parks dotted throughout the towers to provide a place for residents to connect and unwind in nature, as well as STH BNK Concierge, where luxuries like housekeeping, shopping, childminding and beauty treatments are all taken care of.

STH BNK By Beulah will also be home to Four Seasons Melbourne, as well as the country&rsquo;s first innovative cultural centre for young people, overseen by the globally-revered Centre Pompidou.

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A bathroom in one of STH BNK by Beulah&#39;s penthouses. Image supplied

In 2021, Beulah acquired the neighbouring site, home to Hanover House. The strategic corner location at 158 City Road has allowed Beulah to increase the footprint of STH BNK By Beulah to a total of 7,706sqm, ultimately creating a rare island site with four street frontages.

In addition, the extra site means more space between the two towers - over 45-metres - as well as an increased commercial offering of 50,000sqm, a 2,000sqm public park on Level 7 and increasing the Community Auditorium to 3,000 seats.

STH BNK By Beulah is currently accepting registrations of interest with the official project launch scheduled for Saturday, April 2.

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There will be four distinct collections in the two twisting towers, from one-bedroom apartments to the five-bedroom sky homes.



Beulah reveal Sky Rise Collection apartments at STH BNK by Beulah ahead of April launch

Residents within what will be Australia&rsquo;s tallest skyscraper, STH BNK By Beulah, will breathe in some of the freshest, healthiest and cleanest air in any Australian residential skyscraper, thanks to a bespoke centralised ventilation system that places an emphasis on health and wellbeing.

Designed primarily to optimise sleep quality and productivity, the system developed together with world-leading engineers ARUP, will also protect against noxious fumes, bushfire smoke, disease transmission and moisture issues by removing contaminants from the outside air.

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Fresh air is directly ducted to every STH BNK By Beulah apartment, while a full heat exchanger system recovers energy from the exhaust air stream to minimise energy consumption.

By constantly supplying fresh air and exhausting stale air, the oxygen content in each apartment is increased, resulting in up to 10 times less CO2 compared to apartments and houses where stale air is recirculated.

Beulah Managing Director Jiaheng Chen said with Beulah FreshAir&trade;, residents will feel like they&rsquo;re in the world&rsquo;s cleanest destination, constantly breathing the freshest unpolluted air at the most comfortable temperature &mdash; regardless of the conditions outside.

&ldquo;There&rsquo;s been a massive shift towards improving the ventilation and quality of air in buildings, mostly off the back of air-borne diseases, but Australians have also had to deal with unsafe air quality during our recent bushfire seasons,&quot; Chen said.

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&ldquo;Although Australia ranks incredibly well on a global scale in terms of air pollution, the Beulah FreshAir&trade; ventilation system will play a pivotal role in improving the health of residents in terms of sleep, productivity and overall well-being. If the past two years have taught us anything, it&rsquo;s that we are spending more time at home than ever before.&rdquo;

One of the towers in STH BNK By Beulah will become Australia&rsquo;s tallest building.&nbsp;There will be two towers at the&nbsp;City Road&nbsp;address, one rising 102 storeys, some&nbsp;366 metres in to the sky. There will be around 449 apartments across the two towers, as well as a hotel, commercial, and retail space.

The $2.7 billion mixed-use development, will also have its own Private Auto Club,&nbsp;Australia&rsquo;s first-of-its-kind Private Auto Club.

The STH BNK Auto Club will give residents the opportunity to use the fleet of luxury vehicles,&nbsp;from&nbsp;BMWs and Teslas to Porches and Range Rovers.

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A new bespoke centralised ventilation system that places emphasis on health and wellbeing will feature in STH BNK by Beulah apartments, designed primarily to optimise sleep quality and productivity.

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STH BNK by Beulah to provide the cleanest air in any Australian residential skyscraper

The $2.7 billion mixed-use development, STH BNK By Beulah in Melbourne&#39;s Southbank, is continuing to break ground as one of the mostly luxury offerings the city will have seen for a number of years.

STH BNK By Beulah is set to offer Australia&rsquo;s first-of-its-kind Private Auto Club for residents as car ownership declines.

The STH BNK Auto Club will see residents have the opportunity to use the fleet of luxury vehicles,&nbsp;from&nbsp;BMWs and Teslas to Porches and Range Rovers.

There will be 50 cars available to book, similar to a traditional&nbsp;car sharing model, with the added perks of an on-site team to clean, maintain and valet park cars, with chauffeur drivers available on request. Residents will be able to book a car via a mobile phone app or concierge.

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It&#39;s a response by Beulah to data from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries which showed new car sales in Australia have been declining since 2017.

In April 2021, new car sales had plummeted 48.5 per cent year-on-year, the biggest decline in 30 years and the 25th consecutive month of plunging new car sales.

According to a 2019 RACV Survey, the cost of car ownership is 66 per cent more expensive than drivers realise, with the largest cost being the depreciation of the car, followed by loan repayments.

It is said that cars are motionless around 95 per cent of the time and in cities, this climbs to an average of 97 per cent.

<a href="/new-apartments/sth-bnk-by-beulah-southbank-60-southbank-boulevard-southbank">To keep up to date with the development and its launch, enquire here</a>

Beulah Managing Director Jiaheng Chan said the STH BNK Auto Club will assist residents in saving money, while also providing them with the luxury and accessibility a car affords.

&ldquo;STH BNK is centrally located and boasts a walk score of 98, meaning a car is not a necessity. By providing residents with access to the STH BNK Auto Club, they can still enjoy the luxuries and freedom a car offers without the associated costs of car ownership, and in the process, can experience a range of different cars - depending on their mood or needs.

&ldquo;This is just one of the many services residents will have access to at STH BNK as we look to cater to ever-evolving lifestyle choices, one that puts sustainability and technology front of mind,&rdquo; he said.

STH BNK Auto Club will offer three tiers of membership levels including Silver, Gold and Diamond, with each member of the program able to select a tier based on their needs and wants; silver being the most cost effective, while Diamond provides access to luxury cars and EVs. EVs will be progressively added to the fleet, with Beulah committed to a full EV fleet by 2030.

<a href="/new-apartments/sth-bnk-by-beulah-southbank-60-southbank-boulevard-southbank">To keep up to date with the development and its launch, enquire here</a>

There will be two towers at the City Road address, one rising 102 storeys to be Australia&#39;s tallest tower at 366 metres. There will be around 449 apartments across the two towers, as well as a hotel, commercial, and retail space.

Construction is set to get underway in mid-2022, with a 2027 completion date forecast.

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The STH BNK Auto Club will see residents have the opportunity to use the fleet of luxury vehicles, from BMWs and Teslas to Porches and Range Rovers

STH BNK By Beulah set for Australia's first shared Private Auto Club for residents

The multi-award-winning Melbourne property developer Beulah has secured its next mixed-use development site.

The developer, headed by managing director Jiaheng Chan, has secured a corner site in Prahran, paying $11.4 million for the 1,132 sqm site at&nbsp;&nbsp;182-194 Commercial Road, opposite the well known Prahran Market.

They have plans to activate the community through a sustainable mixed-use development.

The site, on the corner of Izett Street, comprises six adjoining addresses near the recently completed $60 million Prahran Square project.

On the block is a multi-tenanted 1,087 sqm building with potential for future retail activation.

<a href="/news/vic/check-out-beulahs-best-melbourne-residential-projects">Read more:&nbsp;Check out Beulah&#39;s best Melbourne residential projects</a>

Jiaheng Chan said the team is excited to be able to contribute to the urban streetscape of Prahran as it continues to gentrify and evolve over time.

&ldquo;Prahran is currently going through an exciting evolution that is seeing a new generation of businesses set up shop, from forward-thinking restaurants and lifestyle-focused hotel chains,&quot; Chan said.

&ldquo;We&rsquo;re looking forward to offering a product that will add immense value to this inner-city pocket and will complement the renowned Prahran Market via retail, dining and public amenity, coupled with a residential offering not yet explored in this area.

&ldquo;This site will complement our growing boutique portfolio, which sits alongside the other growing arm of our business and that is large-scale, urban renewal precincts, such as that in Southbank.&rdquo;

Beulah are developing STH Bnk by Beulah, a mixed-use development on the current BMW showroom site on Southbank&#39;s&nbsp;City Road. It will comprise nearly 500 apartments and around 390 hotel rooms, as well as retail and office space.

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Beulah also recently announced the imminent release of its newest and most innovative residential project, The Wilds. The development features a collection of 15 carbon-neutral homes designed by leading design firm, Edition Office.

&ldquo;The global changes experienced in 2020 saw consumers prioritising health, wellbeing and sustainability, which closely informed our approach to The Wilds.

&quot;Similarly, we intend to draw on this research and approach in creating a thoughtful, sustainable and wellness-inspired design for Prahran,&rdquo; Chan said.

They have plans to activate the community through a sustainable mixed-use development.



Beulah secure Prahran site for mixed-use development

Beulah has appointed the world renowned urban design practice Grant Associates and the international design practice ASPECT Studios to create the landscaping on their landmark Southbank development, STH BNK by Beulah. 
 
The development will be the first in Melbourne for the UK-based Grant Associates, who are most recognised for designing&nbsp;Singapore&#39;s well known Gardens by the Bay. They also handled the public area in the development of Barangaroo South in Sydney.

They&#39;ll&nbsp;be working with the Melbourne-based ASPECT Studios, who were the landscape architects for&nbsp;Prahran Square in Melbourne and Darling Square in Sydney.

The duo will join&nbsp;UNStudio, Cox Architecture and global design and engineer firm&nbsp;Arup, along with &lsquo;living infrastructure&rsquo; specialists Junglefy, in&nbsp;bringing to life the green spaces proposed in the winning concept from the 2018 Southbank by Beulah architecture competition.

&nbsp;The landscape design will be centred on the planted vertical facades and outdoor spaces that will create the world&rsquo;s tallest vertical garden, stretching from the street level to the top of both towers.

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Upon completion there will be&nbsp;the Future Sky Garden, an expansive conservatory space at the top of the tallest tower. Extended planted terraces will characterise the facing facades of the two towers as they twist towards each other.

The&nbsp;mixed-use development on the current BMW showroom site on Southbank&#39;s&nbsp;City Road will comprise nearly 500 apartments and around 390 hotel rooms, as well as retail and office space.

On Grant Associates&rsquo; appointment, Beulah Executive Director Adelene Teh said the practice&rsquo;s reputation, globally, is second to none.

&ldquo;Making considerations for the team on this project is a monumental task as this will be a world-class precinct for the city,&quot; Teh said.

&quot;Grant Associates were selected, not only because they are leaders in sustainable urban landscapes, but because they truly understood our vision of connecting people through nature. Through dynamic biophilic design, our vision is to redefine notions of retail co-creation, cultural possibilities, workplace innovation, the learning economy, sustainable living and urban belonging.&rdquo;

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Singapore Garden&#39;s by the Bay, landscaped by Grant Associates. Image:&nbsp;Patrick Bingham Hall

Teh said the Beulah team is also thrilled to have ASPECT Studios join the team, bringing their local and global experience, as well as their extensive knowledge of landscape architecture, urban design, and urban strategy.

&ldquo;It is about creating a sense of place and a signature location for Melbourne and Australia, which connects people and nature, as well as promoting a healthy city community and we know the ASPECT Studios team can help us achieve this.

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Grant Associates Director Keith French said the practice believe in combining the latest design technology and thinking about nature, an opportunity which Southbank by Beulah represents.

&ldquo;Southbank by Beulah is a pioneering project and delivering such a complex piece of integrated greening and place making in Melbourne is only possible through a collaborative approach and the collective efforts of many disciplines and specialists. We are really pleased to be working in close partnership with ASPECT Studios on this incredible project that brings nature and biophilic design to the forefront

ASPECT Studios&rsquo; Studio Director Matthew Mackay said they are looking forward to drawing on our experience of designing and delivering green infrastructure, biophilia and living architecture and pairing it with our local knowledge to provide a significant urban greening outcome for the city of Melbourne.

The development will be the first in Melbourne for the UK-based Grant Associates, who are most recognised for designing Singapore's well known Gardens by the Bay



Beulah appoint landscapers Grant Associates and ASPECT Studio for Southbank by Beulah apartment development

The Melbourne developer Beulah have quickly established themselves as one of the most sought-after developers in Melbourne by buyers.

Founded less than a decade ago by&nbsp;Jiaheng Chan and Adelene Teh, who currently serve as the company&#39;s managing director and executive director respectively, Beulah have grown from handling boutique projects to taking on higher density developments.

They recently began construction on their seventh residential development in the last few years, with their most exciting project, the $2 billion Southbank by Beulah, set to come.

Urban has taken a look at Beulah&#39;s current projects on the market.

1. Habitus South Melbourne

Address: 10-16 Boundary Street, South Melbourne VIC 3205

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There are just a few townhouses that remain in Beulah&#39;s&nbsp;South Melbourne development Habitus. The 27 completed townhomes have been designed by DKO Architecture and each stand four storeys high.

Each townhouse begins at ground level with a home-office and garage. The second level is dedicated to living space, while the remaining two floors include a bathroom, bedrooms, and more potential for living space. Crowning each townhome is a rooftop terrace.

The three bedroom townhomes start from $1,899,000.

2. Fawkner House

Address:&nbsp;146-150 Toorak Road West, South Yarra VIC 3141

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Fawkner House is one of Beulah&#39;s most high-end projects. Architect Rob Mills and landscape architect Paul Bangay collaborated the make the boutique Fawkner House, which only has nine apartments.&nbsp;

They are priced from $5,555,000.

3. Paragon

Address:&nbsp;318 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

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Paragon has been one&nbsp;of Beulah&#39;s largest projects, with 227 apartments across the 48-level mixed-use CBD tower, however density has been considered, with just four to six apartments per floor.

Fender Katsalidis designed the tower to maximise the city views. Paragon also incorporates a&nbsp;three storey high urban forest. It offers a wealth of botanical beauty featuring restful and regenerative places to unwind or entertain unlike anything&nbsp;Melbourne&nbsp;has experienced before.

Only two bedroom apartments are left and start from $668,800.

4. Provenance Camberwell

Address: 890 Toorak Road, Camberwell VIC 3124

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Beulah recently began construction on&nbsp;Provenance Camberwell, their boutique project of just 12 apartments designed by Elenberg Fraser.

Prices start from $1.25 million for the two&nbsp;bedroom apartments, with the four bedroom penthouses priced at $3.995 million.

5. Southbank by Beulah

Address: 118 City Road, Southbank VIC 3006

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Beulah&#39;s next project will see them create a mixed-use development on the current BMW showroom site on Southbank&#39;s City Road.

Southbank by Beulah, designed by Cox Architecture, introduces the &#39;vertical village&#39; concept, which supports The City of Melbourne&#39;s &#39;Future Melbourne 2026&#39; plan. The development will feature two twisting terraced forms called the &#39;Green Spine&#39; concept, which won awards in the global architecture competition.

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The Melbourne developer Beulah have quickly established themselves as one of the most sought-after developers in Melbourne

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The highly anticipated $2 billion dual tower skyscraper, <a href="/new-apartments/sth-bnk-by-beulah-southbank-60-southbank-boulevard-southbank">Southbank by Beulah</a>, has been awarded the seal of approval from Planning Minister Hon. Richard Wynne to commence construction next year.

It's a pivotal moment for the property industry and skyscraper enthusiasts across the country, who have waited almost a year to hear the verdict as to whether the landmark development would be gracing the Melbourne skyline anytime soon. In a time of social and economic disruption due to the current pandemic, the positive news couldn't have come at a more apt time.  

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<figcaption>Image supplied.</figcaption></figure><a href="/developers/beulah">Beulah International</a> Managing Director, Jiaheng Chan, acknowledged the financial strain the country is currently experiencing and hopes to reinvigorate the market once the new <a href="/new-apartments/southbank-vic-3006">Southbank</a> project is delivered. 

<blockquote>
"We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to both the Victorian Government and the City of Melbourne for their endorsement of Southbank by Beulah, which we hope will play a significant role in Melbourne's economic recovery over the coming years."
</blockquote>

Southbank by Beulah is likely to take five years to complete construction and will offer jobs to approximately 4,700 construction workers, via the provision of a $1 billion additional investment stimulus to the Melbourne construction industry. Once complete, the development also has scope to provide the Victorian workforce with around 3,250 jobs in the commercial, retail, entertainment, hospitality and child care sectors. These new job opportunities will, in turn, grow the Southbank working population by around 8%.

<blockquote>
"Southbank by Beulah will transform the way Melburnians work, live, learn, revitalise and play — it will set a global benchmark for an unprecedented lifestyle hub that caters to present and future generations and will assist in the future growth of Melbourne and its vision to become a truly global smart city."
</blockquote>

Jiaheng Chan, Beulah International Managing Director 

With plans to reach a staggering 365 metres tall, Southbank by Beulah is likely to claim the title of Australia's tallest building, overtaking Australia 108 which is due to top out early this year.

The collaborative design by Dutch firm <a href="/architects/unstudio">UNStudio</a> and local firm <a href="/architects/cox-architecture">Cox Architecture</a> will see the transformation of the existing BMW site, into a future-focused vertical village, spanning a total of 270,000 square metres of sought-after real estate. 

Each of the two towers feature a unique helix shape, which ensures each floor utilises the exceptional city views on offer. Colloquially referenced as the 'Green Spine', Southbank by Beulah dons striking vertical greenery, as well as a vibrant rooftop garden, encased in a canopy of alternating vertical and horizontal beams, which will protect the plants from the elements. The decision to include vertical greenery is not only visually striking and an environmentally conscious choice, but it also pays homage to Melbourne's title of The Garden City. 

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<figcaption>Image supplied.</figcaption></figure>As a mixed-use development, the buildings will also include a variety of designated zones such as:

<ul>
<li>Residential </li>
	<li>Commercial</li>
	<li>Arts and cultural spaces</li>
	<li>A 5-star resort</li>
	<li>A childcare centre</li>
	<li>Town hall</li>
	<li>Rooftop sky garden</li>
	<li>Public spaces</li>
	<li>Health and wellness precinct</li>
	<li>World-class retail</li>
</ul>
Congratulations to all involved in the project, we look forward to watching the progress take shape over the coming years. 

<div class="rtecenter">FURTHER READING</div>

<div class="rtecenter"><a href="/news/city-of-melbourne-unanimously-endorses-southbank-by-beulah-planning-application">City of Melbourne unanimously endorses Southbank by Beulah planning application</a></div>

<div class="rtecenter"><a href="/news/beulah-international-submits-planning-application-for-southbank-by-beulah">Beulah International submits planning application for Southbank by Beulah</a></div>
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Southbank by Beulah: State Government give Australia's tallest future skyscraper the green light to commence construction

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A major planning milestone was achieved last night when the City of Melbourne's Future Melbourne Committee unanimously backed the planning application for the Southbank by Beulah development - a proposal that if built would be Melbourne and Australia's next tallest building.

The UNS + Cox design was a result of one of Melbourne's most prominent design competitions to date and has been covered extensively here on Apartments.com.au. The planning application was lodged back in <a href="/news/beulah-international-submits-planning-application-for-southbank-by-beulah">August 2019</a>.

While the ultimate aye or nay is signed off by the Victorian Planning Minister - as the responsible authority for planning application of this scale, the City of Melbourne is a referral authority, and their endorsement will go a long way in helping the Minister make his decision.

There are some other planning hurdles to work through. Notably, aviation authorities are yet to sign off on the proposal as the East Tower's height - 365.1 metres - breaches the <a href="/news/aviation-impact-on-building-development-in-the-melbourne-cbd">PANS-OPS</a> controls for Southbank.

The FMC meeting noted that should aviation authorities reject the proposal as it stands, it is expected the east tower's height will likely be reduced by 11 metres in order to comply with aviation regulations government Essendon airport as they stand.

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<figcaption>Southbank by Beulah. Image: UNS/Cox, Beulah</figcaption></figure>341 one-bedroom apartments, 263 two-bedroom apartments, 146 three-bedroom apartments, 24 four-bedroom apartments and 15 penthouses will see the total apartments to 789 in the East tower. In terms of hotel rooms, there will be 202 and a further 120 hotel residences in the west tower, sending the total number of residential and hotel units over the 1000 mark.

The development will include just over 27,000 square metres of net leasable floor space for office uses. It will consist of over 32,000 square metres of gross lettable area for retail uses that includes food and drink premises and a supermarket.

A childcare centre will be present in the development which will take up 1,200 square metres of the net leasable area - enough space for 100 children. An exhibition centre (1438 square metres) and conservatory (1,758 square metres) are also included in the planning application.

The east tower, subject to aviation and Ministerial approval, will be 365.1 metres high over 102 levels.  The west tower will measure 250 metres across 59 levels.

For perspective, the west tower will be approximately the same height as the 80s-built Rialto Tower at 525 Collins Street. The east tower - subject to aviation approval - will be approximately 48 metres taller than Australia 108, the tower that is in the final stages of construction and the current tallest building in Melbourne.

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<figcaption>Southbank by Beulah. Image: UNS/Cox, Beulah</figcaption></figure>Councillor Rohan Leppert endorsed the application,

<blockquote>
"I think the thought that has gone into the ground plane and the multistory activation - with the public access not just to the ground floor but further up the fragmented podium, if you like - of the building is brilliantly well thought through."
</blockquote>

Lord Mayor Sally Cap highlighted the accessibility and pedestrian thoroughfare benefits of the proposal - especially as it will create a thoroughfare for pedestrians from City Road, through the site and Freshwater Place and the river.

<blockquote>
"I think that those sorts of ways of providing accessibility through what could otherwise be viewed as fortresses in the sky, are really important and they do add considerably [...] to the sense of vibrancy and human activity."
</blockquote>

The Lord Mayor also noted council officers recommended several conditions and that they are aimed at improving the outcomes for Southbank and the city while retaining the vision for the project.

To view the Committee's deliberations, you can check out <a href="https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/about-council/committees-meetings/meeting-archive/pages/Future-Melbourne-Committee-3-March-2020.aspx">this video</a> on the City of Melbourne's website, the Southbank by Beulah discussion starts at 32 minutes and 36 seconds into the video.
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