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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Surfers Paradise

The Esplanade is one of the Gold Coast&#39;s most sought-after strips of beachfront real estate, stretching over 1.5 kilometres across the beachfront, from the entry to Main Beach to the north, to the south where it becomes North​cliffe Terrace.

There&#39;s been little in the way of apartment development in recent years. There&#39;s Soul, one of the area&#39;s most well-known apartment buildings which is approaching 10 years&nbsp;built, and Merit​on&#39;s 400 plus apartments at Ocean, currently under construction.

But now the dress circle street is set for&nbsp;something completely different to what has been seen in decades.

The AU, a collection of just 12 exclusive full-floor oceanview sky homes and two opulent three-level penthouses, is set to launch, giving the strip an incomparable offering.

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The idea was to capture that next level of luxury, and create a truly boutique product.

&quot;We wanted to elevate beachfront living on the Gold Coast with a modern classic and timeless design,&quot; ASF Group Marketing Director&nbsp;Daniel Fang says.

&quot;Its central location and opulent design draws parallels to that of the Oper​a Residences in Sydney&#39;s Circular Quay, just with the beach on your doorstep rather than Sydney Harbour,&quot; Fang added.

There was a conscious effort from the team not to replicate the creamy sandy vibe that the Gold Coast apartment style is typically known for.

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ASF enlisted the expertise of the Sydney-based interior design legend Greg Natale to craft the interiors, something no other Gold Coast apartment development can boast.

The&nbsp;apartments will have the finest finishes, with natural stone bench tops, and gold fixtures and finishes throughout.

Archidiom put the plans together for the 19-storey tower, with a facade made almost entirely of golden glass.&nbsp; It allows each apartment to have clear panoramic views of the Surfers Paradise beach.

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Each full-floor apartment will offer three bedrooms and a multi-purpose room, or four bedrooms, each with ensuites, studies, stone kitchens, and an open plan living and dining area. Furthermore, each sky home will have a 16m frontage directly facing the Pacific Ocean and beach

The resident amenity is located on podium level, with a gym and residents&#39;&nbsp;lounge space, which&nbsp;sit beside the infinity pool that looks out across the sand and ocean.

The podium level also features a barbecue and dining facilities, along with a sauna, ideal for unwinding after a few laps in the pool.

The display suite is up and ready for viewing for prospective buyers, with the interiors created in the style of the actual residences. That&#39;s located in the Soul Boardwalk, just a few minutes away from the actual site of The AU.

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The idea was to set a new bar for luxury living on the Gold Coast and to create a truly boutique offering

The AU set to launch 14 luxury oceanview sky home apartments Surfers Paradise

Sales are continuing apace at the Ocean Tower development in Surfers Paradise.

Meriton Apartments has advised more than 65 per cent of apartments in the tower are now sold.

&ldquo;It is a tall building so we are selling it in stages,&quot; Meriton boss Harry Triguboff said.

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&quot;We have sold more than 80 per cent in the first stage and in the second higher stage we have sold more than 50 per cent of the apartments,&quot; he confirmed this month to The Australian.

The tower will be home to both luxury residential and hotel suites under the Meriton Suites brand.

Ocean, rising 76 storeys against the Gold Coast skyline, is has been designed by architects SJB.

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Ocean will be Triguboff&#39;s 19th tower on the Gold Coast.

It will be the third tallest tower in the Gold Coast area.

Ocean will be home to 404 apartments starting from level 33, featuring views which will tower over the neighbouring buildings.

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More than 65 per cent of apartments in the tower have been sold in Ocean

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Meriton Apartment's Ocean, Surfers Paradise hits 65 percent sold

Gold Coast apartment seekers, who are getting frustrated as developments continue to sell out prior to launch, are expected to have more of an opportunity when the construction of Markwell finally gets underway.

The Surfers Paradise Boulevard site, where the 47-level, 210 apartment Markwell was given development approval for in 2015 by its owners Citimark Properties, is set to be sold, with developers already showing interest on&nbsp;the&nbsp;dress circle address just 200 metres from the beach.

The approved plans for Markwell, located at 2983-2991 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, have been designed by BDA Architecture&nbsp;and include&nbsp;552sqm of retail space.

There will be a mix of two-bedroom, two-bathroom and three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments, the latter targeting the downsizer.

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It&#39;s a rarity for such a prime piece of real estate to come with development approval, GV Property Group Director Antonio Mercuri, who is handling the marketing with CBRE.

&ldquo;While the demand is at an all-time high, there&rsquo;s a scarcity of sites available, and even less on-market with DA approval, making parcels of land like this one an incredible and rare opportunity,&rdquo; Mercuri said.

Mercuri said now is the time to invest in the Gold Coast, with a strong market outlook market post the pandemic peak.

&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve seen a significant influx of interest and sales in the Gold Coast market in recent months.

&quot;With international travel still limited and many interstate Australians looking for a sea change after a challenging couple of years, the Gold Coast market has never been stronger.&quot;

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CBRE Gold Coast Managing Director Mark Witheriff&nbsp;said it&#39;s&nbsp;exciting to see a site of this calibre on-market at a time of tremendous confidence in the Gold Coast market.

&quot;Markwell provides an opportunity to develop in the enormously popular Surfers Paradise hub, which usually attracts some 5.1 million visitors from around Australia and across the globe and has a growing resident population.&rdquo;

Located on the corner of Markwell Avenue and Surfers Paradise Boulevard, the site is primely positioned in close proximity to the Q1 precinct and the new light rail. The site was last transacted in June 2015 for $11 million to Citimark Properties and now has a potential gross realisation value of circa $200 million.

Citimark Properties are offloading the site as they shift their focus to their other projects across their portfolio, which includes a soon-to-be-launched Chevron Island development, Mirador.

&quot;Six years on, we look forward to seeing Markwell come to life, led by its new owners,&quot; John Bowman, development director at Citimark, said.

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The approved plans for Markwell, located at 2983-2991 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, have been designed by BDA Architecture and include 552sqm of retail space.



Developers eye Surfers Paradise apartment development site, once proposed for luxury Markwell tower

Macquarie York&rsquo;s latest Gold Coast development, Allure, is set to deliver a luxurious living experience within the exclusive Chevron Island community.

Designed by BDA Architects, the development will feature 95 residences in two, three and four-bedroom configurations.

Director of BDA Architects, Darren Greenaway, says &ldquo;[it is] ambitious in execution and extravagant in vision, this landmark development will stand as the ideal address for a suburb on the move.&rdquo;

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Situated on the corner of Burra Street and Dalpura Street, residents will be immersed in the art and celebration that defines the Gold Coast.

With works on a nearby cultural precinct underway, Allure will be nearby a thriving 16.9-hectare destination for both visitors and locals.

The precinct will offer a 5,000-capacity garden-style amphitheatre, as well as a pedestrian and cycle bridge connecting Chevron Island and Surfers Paradise.

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&ldquo;Artscape works around Evandale Lake will activate artistic programmes, markets, festivals, cinema and family recreation&rdquo;, the project marketing reads.

For those who enjoy indulging in great food, Surfers Paradise offers some of the finest choices of dining options, with prime culinary destinations including Etsu Izayaka, Seascape and QT Hotels&rsquo; Bazaar.

Defined by its coastal lifestyle and beautiful beaches, residents can enjoy being within minutes of Surfers&rsquo; sprawling coastline.

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Clear waters and white sandy beaches boast &ldquo;a true paradise&rdquo;, perfect for surfers, swimmers, joggers and sun-seekers.

The new foreshore is active throughout the day with walkers and cyclists taking advantage of the beachfront and boulevard.

One of Australia&rsquo;s largest and Queensland&rsquo;s premier shopping destinations is within close proximity to the development, the recently renovated Pacific Fair, as well as other boutiques and markets.

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A shopping mecca for most visitors, the Gold Coast offers great shopping spots, including Chevron Renaissance, Orchid Avenue and Marina Mirage Shopping Centre.

Surfers Paradise is also an entertainment precinct that makes the neighbourhood so desired by its residents.

&ldquo;Indulge in five-star luxury at the newly revamped Star Casino or hit the fairways at some of Australia&rsquo;s most renowned golf courses&rdquo;, the developers said.

There will always be something to satisfy your social appetite, with the Surfers Paradise light rail station being moments from your door, connecting you to everything there is to offer on the Gold Coast.

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Defined by its coastal lifestyle and beautiful beaches, residents can enjoy being within minutes of Surfers’ sprawling coastline

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Spotlight on Chevron Island: What's within walking distance of Allure apartments

The national property&nbsp;developer Gallery Group are the latest to submit plans for a residential apartment tower on the Gold Coast.

They&#39;ve submitted plans for their recently acquired site at 203-211 Surf Parade for a 35-level, 102-apartment tower dubbed Chalk.

Gallery are targeting the owner-occupier, with no one-bedroom apartments. There will be 17 two-bedroom apartments, which start in size from 105 sqm, and 85 three-bedroom apartments.

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Levels six to 19 will have four apartments per floor, one-two-bedroom apartments and three three-bedroom apartments. The three-bedder will each have two sitting areas and a king-sized mater suite, complete with walk-in wardrobe and ensuite.

Those three-bedders start at 178 sqm.

From there levels 20 to 30 will have just three three-bedroom apartments, no smaller than 209 sqm. The biggest is over 254 sqm.

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The skyhomes crown the development, across levels 31 to 34, each with three bedrooms, a study and a media room.

The northern penthouse is over 385 sqm and also has its own cellar. The king even has its own walk in shoe storage room

Raunik Design has drawn up the plans to feature a recreation level on level four, complete with a gym with sauna, pool and spa and pool deck.&nbsp;The landscaped gardens by FORM feature barbecue and dining areas. There are two apartments on that level, one with its own plunge pool.

There&#39;s a level 35 roof terrace with indoor and outdoor seating and dining, a communal kitchen, a boardroom or private dining area and a shared office space with a breakout area.

The entry lobby will home a cafe, surfboard racks, dog wash and water feature.

In the design intent, Raunik say the tower is inspired by art deco fused with a contemporary feel.&nbsp;

&quot;Precise geometric shapes integrated with simplistic design elements achieve timeless results&quot;, it reads.

&quot;Naturally formed materials such as concrete, glass and stone are intertwined carefully with earthy tones to create a grounded atmosphere both in and around the building.&quot;

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They've submitted plans for their recently acquired site at 203-211 Surf Parade for a 35-level, 102-apartment tower dubbed Chalk

Gallery Group lodge plans for Surfers Paradise apartment development, Chalk

The Melbourne-based developer GURNER, led by the high-profile developer&nbsp;Tim Gurner, has revealed its $1.25 billion plans for their Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise&nbsp;mega site.

The 11,000 plus sqm site at 108 Ferny Avenue will be known as&nbsp;La Pelago, and will comprise four huge towers with nearly 1,000 apartments, around a quarter dedicated to a hotel.

GURNER swooped for their first residential development on the Gold Coast, and only their second in Queensland, following the collapse of Ralan, who had planned for two&nbsp;towers on the sprawling Budds Beach site.

La Pelago, likely named after the small commune in Italy,&nbsp;centralises on a private island theme, where&nbsp;each building is surrounded by over 9,000 sqm of amenity, lush tropical landscaping by SWA and pool-side water retreats, creating four private islands.

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Tim Gurner says&nbsp;La Pelago will be a new world experience for a beachside precinct that will be unlike anything ever attempted in Australia before, with an international hotel name that will be a new entrant to the Australian market.

“We have spent the last eight years identifying opportunities to transform significant sites across Australia into luxury precincts well before others jump on the trend. Using this approach we’ve been fortunate to ride a significant upswing in luxury sales across our projects like St Moritz and Victoria &amp; Vine in Melbourne, and large-format place-marking sites like FV in Brisbane," Gurner said.

“La Pelago is the next evolution in this journey. We believe Budds Beach is the next frontier of luxury on the Coast and we are creating a $1.25billion precinct that will enable us to be at the forefront of this transformation."

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Tower three proposed. Image source: Warren &amp; Mahoney Architects - Gold Coast City Council

Gurner has had his go-to architect in Melbourne Warren Mahoney draw up the plans.

Tower three, the short-term accomodation tower, will be the biggest of the four, spanning&nbsp;55 levels, taking the building to over 190 metres high. That&nbsp;will make it the fifth tallest building on the Gold Coast.

Tower three will have 596 apartments, between two and 17 apartments per floor, and nearly 55,000 sqm of gross floor area. The tower is mainly made up of studio and one-beds, and will be the location of the hotel.

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Tower two&nbsp;proposed. Image source: Warren &amp; Mahoney Architects - Gold Coast City Council 
 
Two-bedroom apartments are the most popular across the three residential buildings, accounting for more than half of the apartments in each tower.

Tower four is the second biggest, and will home 248 apartments, with between four to 16 per floor across its 34 levels.

Tower one will have 150 apartments across 30 levels&nbsp;and tower two the most boutique, with between two and four apartments per floor across its 25 levels, totalling 95 apartments.

All up the proposal will see 1088 apartments built.

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“La Pelago will allow us to draw on our unique experience in the retail, signature amenity and urban regeneration space, and apply it on a grand scale," Gurner said.

“When designing the project it was really about me dreaming about where we all want to be right now and for me that is a hot and sunny luxury private island. Something that offers sun, pools, amazing service, luxury amenities and residences – something right now you cannot get in Australia."

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Tower four proposed. Image source: Warren &amp; Mahoney Architects - Gold Coast City Council

Warren and Mahoney design principal, Barrington Gohns, said&nbsp;La Pelago’s design will provide much more immersive experiences than previous projects, with stunning attention to detail across the four towers.

"The design very much respects the crisp, natural island experience utilising integrated landscape and pools, lots of white, timber and glass in its form, with bespoke elements in each ‘island’," Gohns said.

“The foundation of La Pelago is steeped in context and identity, acknowledging the tension between river and coastline, and the design only takes what it can give back. A strong focus on health wellness resonates throughout, along with a carbon neutral manifesto we continue to drive with GURNERTM.”

Snapshot:

Mixed use development consisting of:

<ul>
	<li>4 x multi-storey Residential towers</li>
	<li>Three level podium</li>
	<li>Ground floor indoor/ outdoor communal recreation and amenities</li>
	<li>Food and Beverage</li>
	<li>Residential lobbies with on-site porte cochere drop offs</li>
	<li>Service areas/ Back of house</li>
	<li>1,000 car parks across two basement levels and two above grade levels</li>
	<li>200 hotel rooms</li>
	<li>Over 5,500sqm of retail, commercial, conferencing amenity, a day spa and business club</li>
	<li>A world-class retail precinct anchoring the ground plane</li>
	<li>2,000sqm private health and wellness Club</li>
	<li>Over 12,000sqm of resident and hotel amenity across the four towers</li>
</ul>

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La Pelago centralises on a private island theme, where each building is surrounded by over 9,000 sqm of amenity



First look exclusive: Gurner reveals $1.25 billion, four-tower Surfers Paradise apartment development La Pelago

A 865 sqm development site, known as The Premiere has been listed for sale in Surfers Paradise.&nbsp;

Located at 71 Garfield Terrace, it offers 20 metres of direct beach frontage.

It is currently an under-developed eight-storey, six-unit apartment building with potential to become a taller residential tower.

The 865sqm development site is situated within a designated regional urban footprint where there are no maximum restrictions on building heights.

CBRE agents Mark Witheriff and Rem Rafter have been appointed by the owner Mick Power, chairman of BMD to manage the expressions of interest campaign, closing September 15.&nbsp;

&ldquo;With CBRE having recently negotiated the successful sale of the neighbouring 1500sqm site for $30 million, I&rsquo;m confident we will achieve a great result,&rdquo; Power said.

The Premiere will give the incoming purchaser a significant holding income, while approvals are being sought for the future development of the site.&nbsp;

The site is positioned close to the Star Casino, Cavill Avenue precinct, the luxury $1billion Jewel development, Q1 residential tower, and offers easy access to the Gold Coast light rail system.&nbsp;

CBRE has been appointed by the owner Mick Power, chairman of BMD

Surfers Paradise highrise apartment tower develpment site listed

The site once mooted for a 103-floor Surfers Paradise apartment tower has been listed for sale.

It has been offered through First National Surfers Paradise.

The tower would have been the tallest in the southern hemisphere at 328 metres with 1127 apartments.

The twin-tower venture called Orion Towers was approved five years ago for the Chinese-owned Orion International Group.

Tower One (76 storeys) and Tower Two (103 storeys) was also set to include Australia's highest destination restaurant: Restaurant 101.

Orion’s $1.2 billion plans were set to overtake the Q1 as the tallest in the southern hemisphere.

There was a 680sq m penthouse planned for level 100.

The project was planned to come to market in 2018 with the towers anticipated to be built in stages over a 10 year plus timeframe.

CRA Group undertook a national design competition to select the successful project architect, Woods Bagot.

The 5278 sqm site fronts the Gold Coast Hwy and Markwell Ave, known as the Thrifty property.

It last traded at $25 million in 2016, with one of the purchases being $15.4 million for the Red Lion Motel site.

Orion filed an application with the Gold Coaost council for a four-year extension on the project, so it has until 2025 to start construction.


The 103-floor Surfers Paradise project was to provide 1127 apartments

Tallest Surfers Paradise proposed highrise tower site listed

Chevron Island is undergoing a full regeneration, and buyers are starting to descend on the village-style island just off across the bridge from the lifestyle and entertainment hub of Surfers Paradise.

A new arts precinct HOTA (Home of The Arts), Australia&#39;s largest regional art gallery, brought attention to the small island when the $60 million precinct opened its doors in May.

That&#39;s seen a wave of demand in residential development, from both developers seeking to buy the limited amount of land on the island, and buyers keen on calling the area home.

Marquee Development Partners recently secured a sell-out of their nine-level&nbsp;Stanhill Drive development The&nbsp;Catalina, designed by BDA Architecture and inspired by Art Deco.

There&#39;s set to be a new tower, Greenwich, developed by the Brisbane-focused developer&nbsp;Ention Properties. The&nbsp;New York-inspired apartment project, designed by Ferro Chow Architects, is&nbsp;a reflection of Manhattan&#39;s famous Flatiron building.

Further development is anticipated with Catalyst Health set to create two&nbsp;towers, which will be the tallest on the island, for a vertical retirement village.

There&#39;s currently four apartment developments for sale on the island. Urban has grabbed the highlights.

<h2>Allure</h2>

<h2>Prices: Two-bedrooms from $615,000</h2>

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Allure is the 17-level Dalpura Street development of 95 apartments, currently being developed by Macquarie York.

There&#39;s a rooftop infinity pool, barbecue area, residents lounge, a health and fitness centre&nbsp;and a conference lounge.

Expected to be completed in 12 months by Condev Constructions to a design by BDA Architects, Allure only has&nbsp;a handful of apartments left, with over 90 per cent sold.

Each apartment has been designed to make the most of the views of the Gold Coast city skyline, Broadwater and the hinterland.

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<h2>Chevron One</h2>

Prices: Two-bedrooms from&nbsp;$705,000

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Chevron One is set to be Chevron Island&#39;s first high-rise apartment development when completed in mid-2023.

Currently under construction to a design by Marquee Partners and Bensons Property, who are developing the project, Chevron One will rise 41 levels above the sought-after Stanhill Drive dress circle.

Chevron One&nbsp;is home to nearly 2000 sqm of resort-style amenities, including a residents&rsquo; lounge, floating cinema, dining facilities and sculpted garden.

The on-site luxury amenities also include a private dining facilities, a library, multiple swimming pools, a sculpture garden&nbsp;and more.

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<h2>H^BIT^T</h2>

Prices: Two-bedrooms from $595,000

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The eight-level H^BIT^T at 17-19 Anembo Street, opposite the Korman Family Park, is currently under construction and will comprise 37&nbsp;two and three-bedroom apartments.

A few apartments have been sold, with interstate and local buyers keen on the Anembo Street development.

The building is the passion project of local construction and development veterans, who have spent the last five decades developing and building residential and commercial projects across South East Queensland.

&quot;This is their own private project. The developers have focused on providing a habitat that will sustain and enrich the residents&#39; lifestyles. They were keen to share their sense of place and make a lasting contribution to the amazing&nbsp;Chevron Island&quot;, Segal said.

The three-bedroom apartments are priced from $920,000.

<h2>Boutique</h2>

Prices: Two-bedrooms from $499,000

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Boutique has some of the biggest apartments on Chevron Island, with just&nbsp;42 apartments&nbsp;being developed by the Sydney-based Draycon across 16 levels.

The resident-only tower with just two and three-bedroom apartments has been&nbsp;designed by BDA Architecture at&nbsp;17-19 Parneno Street.

There&#39;s a residents lounge with business facilities, individual meeting pods and a kitchenette, as well as a swimming pool with spa, gym and barbecue area. The building is crowned with a rooftop garden with&nbsp;herb and citrus planters and outdoor recreational&nbsp;space.

The development is over 70 per cent sold. Construction began earlier this year, with completion slated for Q4 2022.

A new arts precinct HOTA (Home of The Arts), Australia's largest regional art gallery, brought attention to the small island when the $60 million precinct opened its doors in May.

All of Chevron Island's apartments for sale, as development ramps up

The Gold Coast developer Marquee Development Partners has nearly sold out their $85 million One Cannes apartment development between Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise.

The sales update comes just over a month&nbsp;after the development at 1 Cannes Avenue received approval from the Gold Coast City Council.

One Cannes had wrapped up 65 per cent of sales in just 10 days after its launch in May.&nbsp;

Marquee has now launched the two remaining penthouses, which are offered fully customisable in the early stages of development.

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The&nbsp;award-winning&nbsp;Plus Architecture has designed the spaces which sit across level 17 of the 17 level building.

They each have four bedrooms, three bathrooms, three car spaces, a media room and an expansive entertainers&#39; kitchen with a butler&#39;s pantry and dry bar.

Marquee Development Partners sales director Azura Griffen said there has been consistent demand from local buyers at One Cannes.

&ldquo;The project has been very well received by luxury downsizers looking for luxury spaces in an idyllic secluded location close to parklands, with a huge range of amenity for buyers to enjoy,&quot; Griffen says.

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&ldquo;Drawing an artistic flair from the French Riviera, we are thrilled to be launching One Cannes&rsquo; penthouse collection to the market - offering buyers uncompromising luxury, unparalleled views and expansive living spaces coupled with the finest collection of resort-style facilities.&rdquo;

Both on corner positions of the building, the penthouses are wrapped in floor to ceiling glass windows with each featuring two balconies offering 270-degree views of the Main River, Pacific Ocean, the Hinterland, and the Gold Coast city skyline.

One Cannes will have extensive work from home facilities,&nbsp;a riverfront infinity pool with&nbsp;cabanas and sun lounges, a gym with&nbsp;sauna, and a yoga and pilates studio oriented towards the adjoining parklands.

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The project also draws inspiration the QANTAS first class lounges to offer a business lounge, boardroom, private offices, and meeting rooms for residents.

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One Cannes had wrapped up 65 per cent of sales in just 10 days after its launch in May

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