<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/aura-by-aqualand-north-sydney-168-walker-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">AURA</a>&nbsp;doesn’t just rise over North Sydney, it redefines it. Now in its final release, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/aqualand-australia">Aqualand</a>’s $1 billion architectural statement is not just complete, but already reshaping the way people live, connect and dine in this rapidly evolving harbourside CBD.

Positioned beside the new Victoria Cross Metro Station and boasting panoramic views across Sydney Harbour, Aura’s 386 residences crown a mixed-use precinct designed with unapologetic ambition. The curvaceous sandstone-inspired form by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a>, paired with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/richards-stanisich">Richard Stanisich</a>’s understated interiors, sets a design tone that’s both monumental and intimate.

At its peak, literally, the two penthouses so spectacular they command their own names; La Davina and Il Magnate. The residents are spread across the&nbsp;entire top floor, offering what many consider the most refined residences ever built in North Sydney. Designed by Richard and Kirsten Stanisich, each four-bedroom home is meticulously crafted to evoke calm, space, and permanence.&nbsp;

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The kitchens are fully wrapped in natural stone, with integrated Gaggenau appliances, Sub-Zero fridges, concealed sculleries, and even a zip hydro tap delivering boiling, chilled and sparkling water on demand. A linear stone fireplace anchors the open-plan living space, dividing lounge and dining zones with quiet sophistication.&nbsp;

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The master suite, meanwhile, feels more like a private retreat, complete with a custom stone makeup vanity, walk-through dressing area, and spa-inspired ensuite with heated stone floors, a freestanding Villeroy &amp; Boch tub, and timber veneer joinery throughout.

Kirsten Stanisich, Director of Richards Stanisich, said the penthouses offer incredible scale reflective of a single residence.&nbsp;

“We sought inspiration for these remarkable residences from the classic top-floor Parisian apartment," Stanisich said.

"We looked at what made these French apartments so elegant and found it really came down to their scale. It was ultimately this generosity of space that we used for the AURA penthouses, where we’ve designed considered rooms with deep large-scale proportions."

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Everyday living at Aura feels no less elevated. A dedicated 24-hour concierge, Technogym fitness centre, sky dining terraces, and a resort-style pool serve a lifestyle designed to rival luxury hotels.

At street level, Aqualand’s own hospitality arm, Etymon Projects, curates a precinct of LA-style bistros, Japanese fine dining, and local wine bars, all seamlessly integrated into the building’s sculptural podium.

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This final chapter, aptly dubbed The Finale, is more than a sales phase, it’s an invitation to two of the most exclusive apartments ever to be built in North Sydney.

With limited residences remaining, buyers can access curated incentives including stamp duty rebates, rental guarantees, legal fee coverage, and even $20,000 towards dining within the precinct.

From generous one-bedders to The Icons, two singular penthouses priced well into prestige territory, Aura’s offerings reflect a scale and calibre rarely seen in urban Sydney. And with move-in now immediate, this is no longer a promise of future luxury. It’s happening.

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Staff Writer

Aqualand unveils penthouse collection at AURA By Aqualand in North Sydney

There’s no sign of the development wave that began several years ago slowing along Old Burleigh Road.

Around 10 new apartment developments are either underway or preparing to launch along the 800-metre strip stretching from the southern edge of Surfers Paradise towards the heart of Broadbeach, collectively adding just shy of 1,000 new apartments to the beachfront corridor.

The latest plans propose a further 30 apartments to replace an original six-unit walk-up on a 658 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/20a-old-burleigh-road-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">20A Old Burleigh Road</a>. The 14-storey building has been designed by Ferro Chow Architecture, which recently joined the Elevation Architecture Group.

The developer behind the project is Geoffrey Booth, whose Future Liv In has focused on delivering rental accommodation across regional Australia.

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The Old Burleigh Road development will comprise 18 two-bedroom apartments, 10 three-bedroom apartments, and a single four-bedroom residence occupying the entirety of level 12. Above, the building will be crowned by a two-storey penthouse with its own private lift, several multi-purpose rooms, and two rooftop terraces — one featuring a puppy lawn and spa, the other offering a private swimming pool, sunset deck, and built-in barbecue.

Resident amenities will be located on the second level and include a pool with adjoining spa, cabana, and pool deck, along with an indoor residents’ lounge featuring a bar and an alfresco barbecue kitchen.

In the architectural statement submitted by Elevation Architecture, the project is referred to as “UMI”, which the firm says has been “inspired by the majestic hinterlands and shaped by the coastal climate”.

“It is an exemplar of how community living can still feel at one with nature, breathable, and deeply connected in place,” the architects noted.

They added that the site benefits from established building separation to adjoining towers, helping to maintain privacy, sunlight, and residential amenity, while still offering direct beach access within an urban setting.

“Drawing inspiration from the Gold Coast hinterlands and the region’s natural landscape, the podium and tower detail highlights the contrasting elements of treetop green and cliff-face peach. The vibrant texture and materiality shaped by time has a richness in depth and character.”

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Old Burleigh Road has become a hotspot for developers, with the three-tower Jewel development kickstarting a wave of projects up and down the strip when it was completed in 2020.

Currently under construction and approaching completion is <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/faro-broadbeach-123-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">FARO Broadbeach</a> by 5Point and Bottega, 21 large-scale half- and full-floor apartments. 5Point is also behind the recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/lumara-108-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">Lumara</a>, another 37 apartments to add to the pipeline.

Luxury builder GRAYA is progressing construction on <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/enclave-by-graya-118-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">Enclave</a>, its first Gold Coast tower, while Polycell remains the most active developer on the street. They are preparing to launch <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/sandpiper-broadbeach-155-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">Sandpiper</a>, a 50-storey redevelopment of the former Sandpiper Holiday Resort that will deliver around 200 apartments alongside extensive resident amenity. The group also has another 130-apartment project approved nearby, as does <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/dvb-approved-for-second-broadbeach-apartment-development">Dean Gallagher’s DVB Projects</a>.

Joel Robinson

First look: Old Burleigh Road apartment development wave continues

Sunshine Coast developer Habitat Development Group continues to position itself as one of the region’s largest new apartment developers.

Its latest project is in Maroochydore, where it is currently delivering <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-millwell-2-millwell-road-east-maroochydore-qld-4558">The Millwell</a>. Adjacent to the new 53-hectare Maroochydore City Centre project, Habitat is planning a further 180 apartments on a 3,468 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/132-136-aerodrome-road-maroochydore-qld-4558">132–136 Aerodrome Road</a>. The site was purchased with approval for a smaller 13-storey, 103-unit building.

Habitat will demolish the two existing retail centres, currently home to the Salvation Army Family Store and Neighbours Aid, and replace them with an 18-storey building featuring the significant rooftop amenities that have become a hallmark of Habitat developments in recent years. The rooftop will include both indoor and outdoor spaces, anchored by an infinity swimming pool.

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There will be a mix of one- to four-bedroom apartments.

The Development Assessment Report, submitted to the Sunshine Coast Council, says the proposal&nbsp;is not speculative, but a response to both zoning intent and demonstrated housing need.

“The proposed development represents an appropriate and logical intensification of the site, consistent with the planning framework and the intended urban outcomes for the locality.”

Across the Sunshine Coast, councils are increasingly scrutinising not just height or yield, but whether new projects genuinely align with the long-term structure plans underpinning growth corridors. The&nbsp;ASTP Planning Report&nbsp;reinforces the approach, noting that the project has been shaped around site responsiveness rather than generic typology.

“The development has been designed to respond to the physical constraints and opportunities of the site, while delivering a high-quality residential outcome that integrates with the existing and emerging urban context.”

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In mid-2025, Habitat, a developer that also builds its own projects, commenced construction on The Millwell, located just over one kilometre from the new proposal. The Millwell will comprise more than 200 apartments across two eight-storey buildings.

Habitat also has two projects on Lake Kawana in Birtinya: <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/st-clair-birtinya-930-931-waterside-retreat-birtinya-qld-4575">St Clair</a>, a 200-unit, two-building development launched last year and set to welcome buyers this year; and Esperance, a 175-apartment project currently progressing through the development approval process.

First look: Habitat continues to bolster Sunshine Coast apartment pipeline with Maroochydore development plans

John Camilleri, the breeder of legendary racehorse Winx, is set to deliver a landmark two-tower beachfront development that would redefine the Surfers Paradise skyline.

Camilleri, who spent around $100 million acquiring development sites across the Gold Coast in 2025, has lodged plans for two new towers on the dress-circle stretch of Garfield Terrace, just two days before Christmas.

In assembling the site, Camilleri's Celestino Developments has effectively acquired the 71 Garfield project by Iris Capital and AALTO by Weiya Holdings, creating an unrivalled <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/63-79-garfield-terrace-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">4,000 sqm beachfront holding along Garfield Terrace</a>.

The proposal comprises two residential towers of 55 and 48 storeys, linked by a dramatic skybridge which will home “exclusive VIP and wellness amenities.”

In total, the development would deliver 275 two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments across the two towers, rising above a shared landscaped podium that incorporates a central green space and a beachfront swimming pool stretching more than 90 metres.

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Architecture firm DBI, in documents submitted to Gold Coast City Council, said the project at 63–79 Garfield Terrace would “establish a new benchmark for beachfront residential living on the Gold Coast.”

"The project occupies a rare, uninterrupted oceanfront site and has been shaped by a design philosophy that merges architectural elegance with environmental responsiveness and a carefully curated lifestyle experience. Together, the 48-storey North Tower and 55-storey South Tower form a distinctive twin-tower composition whose dynamic silhouette will make a significant contribution to the Surfers Paradise skyline."

DBI said the architectural language draws inspiration from the fluidity and movement of the coastal landscape.

"Each tower is defined by organic, curving forms and continuous balcony ribbons that wrap the buildings, providing deep shading, enhancing environmental performance, and reinforcing the rhythmic, sculptural expression of the façade. These balcony forms also reduce the apparent mass of the towers while maintaining strong visual continuity from podium to summit. Sculpted reflective downturns run along the western spine of both towers, shifting and lifting as they extend upwards to frame service zones and open eastward to maximise ocean views."

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The project’s most striking feature is the skybridge at level 45, which will house executive lounges, formal dining spaces, wellness facilities and panoramic ocean-facing views.

“The skybridge enhances the identity of the development, promotes social interaction, and delivers a lifestyle experience not found elsewhere on the Gold Coast,” DBI added.

The podium will host an extensive suite of recreational amenities, including resident lounges, private dining rooms, a large open green lawn, and the signature 90-metre pool stretching along the beachfront. The pool is divided into lap, lounge and children’s zones.

The southern end of the podium will accommodate additional wellness facilities, including a gymnasium, plunge pools, treatment rooms and a dedicated yoga lawn.

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There will be 127 apartments in the North Tower and 148 in the South Tower, including multiple penthouses, while the Enderley Avenue and Oceanway frontages will be activated by a series of food and beverage tenancies.

Camilleri emerged as the most active site acquirer on the Gold Coast in 2025. He spent just over $30 million acquiring Pacific Point, a 10-level Surfers Paradise apartment block and an adjoining three-level duplex, from fellow racing identity and Aquis billionaire Tony Fung. Plans are now underway for a 93-apartment, 40-storey tower on the 1,682 sqm site.

He also paid $53.65 million for the 1,500 sqm Garfield Terrace site previously marketed as AALTO by Weiya Holdings, before acquiring the adjoining parcel from hotel billionaire Sam Arnaout’s Iris Capital, the developer behind V&amp;A Broadbeach.

First look exclusive: Billionaire Winx breeder’s bold two-tower Surfers Paradise play with 45th-storey skybridge

The Melbourne-based HLA Group is the latest developer to expand into South East Queensland, lodging plans for a unique mixed-use short-term accomodation and apartment building in Taringa, with the building design inspired by the Glasswing Butterfly.

The development application for 10 Morrow Street seeks approval for a total of 232 dwellings, comprising 116 residential apartments and 116 short-stay accommodation units. The build-to-sell residential component is made up of 31 one-bedroom apartments, 67 two-bedroom apartments, 17 three-bedroom apartments, and a single four-bedroom apartment, offering a diverse mix aimed at singles, couples, families, and downsizers.

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Designed by Ellivo Architects, the tower takes strong inspiration from nature, with the architectural language driven by one of Queensland’s most delicate species. As described in the planning documents submitted to Brisbane City Council, Ellivo Architects state the design is “inspired by the elegance of the Glasswing butterfly," and mirrors the graceful sweep of its wings, a form that feels light, fluid, and alive.

“Lush subtropical greenery is throughtfull woven throughout, transforming the building into a sanctuary in the heart of the city.”

The proposal positions the building as more than a conventional residential tower, with Ellivo Architects describing 10 Morrow Street as “an urban oasis that blends short term accomodation with residential living. A destination for rest, relaxation, and renewal.”

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Formally, the building’s massing and floorplate are directly shaped by its butterfly inspiration. Ellivo explain that, “adopting the wings of the Glasswing Butterfly, the tower's plan is divided into four distinct quadrants, each shaped to mirror the wing's segmented geometry and taking the slender ‘veins’ up the facade of the tower.”

"This approach results in a sculpted tower form with articulated façades and a strong vertical expression."

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The Assessment Report by Human Habitats said the 19-storey tower capitalises on its strategic connectivity and prominence at the entrance of Taringa Village and adjoining the Taringa Station.

"The proposal offers a significant revitalisation of the subject site that integrates architectural excellence, innovation, and sustainable design to directly address long-standing connectivity and safety challenges, housing supply , and diversity together with enhanced streetscape activation and convenient access to major transport corridors."

HLA Group Australia is registered to South Yarra and is currently delivering Adamson No.5, just 15 luxury apartments that start from around $2 million.&nbsp;

The Butterfly Effect: Glasswing butterfly inspires Taringa apartment development

Third.i

Third.i and Toohey Miller's <a href="/developments/potts-point-nsw-2011">Potts Point</a> joint venture, <a href="/new-apartments/muse-potts-point-30-34-brougham-street-potts-point">Muse Potts Point</a>, has kicked off its sales campaign.

The newly launched project of just 13 one, two and three-bedroom apartments on Brougham Street near Woolloomooloo has been designed by WMK Architecture to reflect the architectural and natural heritage in one of Sydney's oldest neighbourhoods.&nbsp;

The design has been curated to evoke a sense of elegance, with a contemporary yet timeless render that will blend into the <a href="/developments/potts-point-nsw-2011">local Potts Point area</a>. Wide flowing terraces will amplify the sweeping views on select residences, drawing from the beauty of the harbour and city landscapes.

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A communal rooftop will top the project, complete with a residents only pool and expansive scenery.

Read more: <a href="/news/nsw/city-beat-october-2023-all-markets-transacting-in-the-sydney-off-the-plan-apartment-market">City Beat October 2023: All markets transacting in the Sydney off the plan apartment market</a>

The interiors have been in the control of architecture and interior design practice Mathieson and will encompass large&nbsp;living spaces, with bespoke finishes.

Phillip Mathieson said&nbsp;each apartment "has been designed to capture the essence of inner-city living, and beauty in simplicity."

Each apartment will have rich artisan detailing and capacious oak veneer cabinetry that seamlessly blends into the open living areas. A floating limestone clad fireplace shapes an atmospheric place to retreat, entertain and live.

The spaces will feature a suite of high-end appliances including a Wolf induction cooktop, built- in microwave oven, and pyrolytic oven, a V-Zug fully integrated dishwasher, and a fridge and freezer by Sub Zero.

Italian lighting studio, Viabizzuno, will be providing all the lighting at <a href="/new-apartments/muse-potts-point-30-34-brougham-street-potts-point">Muse</a>, marking the first development in Australia to be exclusively Viabizzuno. Known for coupling beautiful materials with the best in lighting technology, Viabizzuno lighting is the favoured lighting supplier in numerous luxury fashion houses including Chanel, Gucci and Valentino.

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Third.i Co-Founder and Director Luke Berry said they are thrilled to be launching the company’s first project in <a href="/developments/potts-point-nsw-2011">Potts Point</a>, sharing that they worked with the council and responded to the needs of the local community to create a legacy project that will complement the area, limit impact to the neighbours and support the growth of the suburb. 
 
“We have brought together some of the best minds of design and architecture, to deliver something truly unique to Potts Point," Berry said.

"<a href="/new-apartments/muse-potts-point-30-34-brougham-street-potts-point">Muse</a> not only encapsulates the essence of the neighbourhood and suburb, but also presents stunning apartments that are skilfully designed to optimise the seamless integration of indoor and outdoor living spaces.

“We are thrilled to offer buyers an opportunity to secure their slice of boutique living in the heart of <a href="/developments/potts-point-nsw-2011">Potts Point</a>. Residents will have effortless access to an array of amenities included in <a href="/developments/potts-point-nsw-2011">Potts Point's vibrant lifestyle</a>, ensuring they can fully embrace the offerings of this dynamic neighbourhood."

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The demand for premium, lifestyle properties in <a href="/developments/potts-point-nsw-2011">Potts Point</a> and Sydney’s East remains strong due to prestige downsizers looking to sell their family homes.

<a href="/new-apartments/muse-potts-point-30-34-brougham-street-potts-point">Muse Potts Point</a> is located on Brougham Street and is within walking distance of the Royal Botanic Garden, the recently opened Sydney Modern Art Gallery, and the vibrant local dining and café scene.

Construction is scheduled to begin in late 2023 and works are expected to wrap up by the end of 2025.

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“We have brought together some of the best minds of design and architecture, to deliver something truly unique to Potts Point," Third.i's Luke Berry said



Third.i and Toohey Miller launch Muse Potts Point apartments

The popular New South Wales property developer&nbsp;Third.i has launched the last remaining homes in its luxurry Paragon of Pyrmont project.

The $113 million project, which officially wrapped up construction of its 31 residences in 2021, has just two homes remaining.

The final townhouses have three and four-bedrooms and are priced between $3.95 million and $4.5 million.

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The project is a rare offering for the suburb, largely dominated by apartment living.

According to the most recent Australian Bureau of Statistics data from 2016, over 92 per cent of available dwellings in Pyrmont consisted of apartments and units with just 6.5 per cent townhouse dwellings available.

The buyers so far in Paragon of Pyrmont have mostly been downsizers and owner-occupiers.

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Third.i&nbsp;Co-Founder and Director of Sales and Marketing Luke Berry says the remaining townhouses won&rsquo;t last long in a hungry market.

&ldquo;Paragon of Pyrmont is the epitome of spacious and luxury living in the epicentre of the city of Sydney,&quot; Berry said.

&quot;We are thrilled to see our final two residences hit the market and couldn&rsquo;t be prouder of the calibre we have created with the project in tailoring it to suit all buyer lifestyles.

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&ldquo;Buyers will feel the quality and consideration given to the project the minute they walk through the front door. We have combined city living and spacious living to create the ultimate residence in a suburb renowned for apartment and unit offerings.

&ldquo;Buyers are drawn to the uniqueness of townhomes available in Pyrmont and the fact these final residences are complete and ready to move into makes the listings even more desirable.&rdquo;

Each townhouse is kitted out with high-end Gaggenau appliances, a smart home system that can be access remotely, and an entertainment unit with a hydraulic television lift. There&#39;s also private lift access direct from the garage, which is met by a wine room with storage for around 250 bottles.

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Crowning each townhouse is a private rooftop terrace, complete with an outdoor kitchen and watering system for green, lush gardens, as well as a sundeck which benefits from city top views.

&ldquo;Paragon of Pyrmont just has it all in terms of spacious living, high-end amenities, access to local shops and transport, all while situated in the heart of Sydney with some of the most famous harbour views the city has to offer,&quot; Berry added.

&quot;This is a project Third.i will forever be proud of and joins our growing list of legacy projects for generations to come.&quot;

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Leading Australian property developer, Third.i has launched the last remaining homes in its luxury $113 million Paragon of Pyrmont project.



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Two townhouses remain in Third.i’s Paragon of Pyrmont

The burgeoning Sydney apartment developer, Third.i, is taking on its first project in the affluent harbourside suburb of Potts Point, further expanding their $2.5 billion pipeline.

Fresh off the back of a launch weekend near sell-out of its high-end Lindfield mixed-use project, Balfour Place, Third.i has submitted plans to the City of Sydney council for a boutique development at 30A-34 Brougham Street, located in front of the popular restaurant, The Butler, on Victoria Street.

Third.i, alongside their joint venture partner Toohey Miller, who are teaming up again having previously developed the&nbsp;North Sydney commercial tower Warada on Walker together, are set to create a new part six, part seven-level residential building with just 14 apartments.

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WMK Architecture has designed the striking building, of which they said they wanted to achieve the following outcomes:

1. Compliment a breathtaking view with a building of high calibre, persuing excellence in quality and function

2. Respond sensitively to the architectural and cultural history of Potts Point.

3. Celebrate the natural heritage of the site and its defining feature.

There will be a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, with the top level apartments featuring deep terraces with extensive views.

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The site currently holds an aged, four-storey residential apartment building with a semi-submerged basement.

WMK note in their design verification statement that the site itself is not identified as a heritage item but it is located within the Woolloomooloo Heritage Conservation area.

&quot;The immediate context is rich in historical architecture including Victorian terrace row-houses nestled alongside more contemporary developments.

&quot;The local vernacular predominantly includes two to four-storey terrace houses with balconies oriented toward the West. Many of these building facades are adorned with decorative balustrades and brick or timber cladding.&quot;

They suggest the&nbsp;proposed design draws inspiration from both the architectural and natural heritage of the site and surrounds.

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&quot;The scale and repetition of vertical elements of the neighbouring Victorian terrace houses have been adopted for the proposed podium fa&ccedil;ade to create a strong, cohesive edge along Brougham Street.

&quot;The use of sandstone for the podium intends to create a visual connection to the exposed cliff face that protrudes out from below the large apartment building to the North.&quot;

Third.i,&nbsp;founded by Luke Berry, Robert Huxley and&nbsp;Ron Dadd in 2005, are also currently developing the Dairy Farmers site in Newcastle in to two towers, one of which will be the tallest in the city.

Always aware of how they can innovate and improve their offering for the buyer, Third.i recently launch CoPosit, which allows potential buyers secure a&nbsp;property with just $10,000 in savings, with the remainder of the deposit paid over weekly instalments until the apartment is ready. That&#39;s in operation at the Newcastle project, with around 10 per cent of buyers using the tool.

Urban recently caught up with Third.i co-founder Luke Berry. To read a bit more about how Third.i operate, <a href="/news/nsw/how-the-sydney-apartment-developer-third-i-always-puts-the-buyer-first-five-minutes-with-luke-berry">click here</a>.

The site currently holds an aged, four-storey residential apartment building with a semi-submerged basement

First look: Third.i and Toohey Miller plot $22 million new apartment project in Potts Point

The Sydney-based developer, Third.i, are continually trying to break new ground in what type of product they are bringing to&nbsp;the off the pl​an apartment market.

It&#39;s been a pillar of Third.i since it was founded by Luke Berry, Robert Huxley and&nbsp;Ron Dadd in 2005, so much so it forms a key part of the company name.

I recently got to catch up with Luke Berry, who also handles Third.i&#39;s sales and marketing, to discuss the company&#39;s current direction and how they like to develop.

&quot;The name Third.i was very much formed with the two most critical elements&nbsp;to development; investment and infrastructure,&quot; Berry said.

&quot;We follow planning, jobs growth, and the inevitable need for housing in those areas.

&quot;Infrastructure is key; where the government are spending, where there&#39;s private spending on infrastructure, new transport hubs etc. Always invest where infrastructure is and is planned to be.&quot;

The third I was more in the spiritual sense, Berry added.

&quot;We are always trying to think ahead, constantly challenging both ourselves and pushing the boundary as to what&#39;s conceivable in apartment development.

&quot;We try and create apartments and a style of housing that people don&#39;t even know they want yet. We think of the projects people are going to need, rather than what they necessarily need right now.&quot;

Their latest innovative venture however isn&#39;t about what they&#39;re offering a buyer in terms of the product they are creating. It&nbsp;goes well beyond that.

The team has recently launched CoPosit, which allows potential buyers secure a&nbsp;property with just $10,000 in savings, with the remainder of the deposit paid over weekly instalments until the apartment is ready.

That&#39;s available for buyers at the Dairy Farmers project in Newcastle&#39;s West End, where already 100 of the 184 apartments have been sold. Around 10 per cent of those buyers have used CoPosit.

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&quot;Developers usually need five or 10 per cent deposit minimum as a bank needs a qualifying presale to provide funding for the project,&quot; Berry said.

&quot;But we&#39;ve managed to crack open the door for first home buyers, who, if they can&#39;t stump up a deposit, can still secure an apartment and take advantage of the price growth of that apartment during the construction phase.

&quot;Traditionally, those buyers would maybe have to wait a year, or wait until completion, before they can buy the apartment. With the way the property market has gone in recent years, that&#39;s a lot of growth they&#39;ve missed out on. They&#39;re potentially paying $50,000 more for that same apartment they couldn&#39;t get a few years earlier when it wasn&#39;t complete.&quot;

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Berry says he believes the scheme will completely revolutionize off the plan sales.

The Dairy Farmers project will&nbsp;comprise a separate five story-building that will house the very first residents&rsquo; shared work hub coupled with 1600 sqm of commercial and retail space.

The development will also include a range of exclusive amenities featuring communal green spaces, a state-of-the-art gymnasium, cabana pool areas with a lap pool, a wine bar and cellar, as well as multiple function rooms.

The Newcastle West site was once home to Dairy Farmers - one of Australia&rsquo;s largest dairy producers. In a nod to the history of the site, Third.i will re-imagine the heritage-listed, iconic glass milk bottle and clock towers as part of a pedestrianized, broader public art installation.

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&ldquo;We feel like the West End is our second home and we are excited to be part of its revitalisation,&quot; Berry said.

&quot;We want Dairy Farmers Towers to be a West End icon, a landmark that will be reborn to create a new chapter in the West End&rsquo;s growth as a great place in which to live, work and play.

&ldquo;Residents will have some of the best views in town, as well as the harbour, great dining and entertainment options, and the transport interchange at their doorstep. To create a true sense of community for residents, we&rsquo;ve really focused on incorporating communal green spaces andcommercial and retail spaces to add diversity of housing options for locals.&rdquo;

A large number of locals have made up part of the buyers so far,&nbsp;a mix of downsizers wanting to live in an urban apartments and first home buyers who see the entry level apartments as good value for money.

There&#39;s also been a number of investors, both from Newcastle and Sydney.

Third.I, has always been forward thinking - and is one of the largest providers of SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation) apartments along the East Coast of Australia.&nbsp;They have a partnership with Aruma (formerly House with no steps) and many other SIL&rsquo;s (Specials Independent Living Advisors) to provide suitable accommodation in their medium and large scale developments.

&quot;ESG (environmental, social and governance)&nbsp;has always been important to us, and the commitment we have in creating SDA Housing is a cornerstone of our business policies in providing social housing&quot; Berry added.

It was at the forefront of their efforts in London. Both of their London projects, the completed Battersea apartment building currently under construction,&nbsp;and the upcoming Vauxhall development, has around a third of its development set aside for&nbsp;people who couldn&#39;t traditionally afford them.

&quot;We have around 30, 35 per cent of our developments in the UK reserved for people like nurses, school teachers, train drivers, single parents who struggle to afford to get in to the property market,&quot; Berry says.

The expansion in to the UK has seen Third.i&#39;s global footprint expand, with meaningful conversations with huge REITS and investment firms.

&quot;What London has done has cracked open the door for Third.i to forge international business relationships with funders, agents, based in Singapore, Dubai, Hong Kong, Malaysia, all which wouldn&#39;t have happened if it wasn&#39;t for the investment in to the UK market.&quot;

&quot;We have a big vision, big dreams, and now we&#39;re in a position to chase them,&quot; Berry said.

"The name Third.i was very much formed with the two most critical elements to development; investment and infrastructure," Berry said.

How the Sydney apartment developer, Third.i, always puts the buyer first: Five minutes with Luke Berry

Newcastle is set for its joint-tallest residential apartment tower, as Sydney developer Third.i. Group lodge plans for two towers on the landmark Dairy Farmers Corner site in Newcastle West.

The two towers, on the corner of Tudor and Hunter Streets, will home 184 apartments across the two buildings. One will rise nearly 100 metres, and 30-storeys, which will be the same number of levels as Pinnacle Apartments. There will be an adjoining five-storey building for retail and commercial.

Local architecture firm CKDS has designed the project. They are behind a number of&nbsp;the city&rsquo;s new residential and commercial buildings including the multi-award winning Verve Residences, Horizon Lee 5 and East End Stage 2.

A mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments&nbsp;will be on offer, which Third.i Director, Luke Berry, says will have some of the best views in town, as well as the harbour, great dining and entertainment options, and the transport interchange at their doorstep.

To keep up to date with the development and its launch, enquire here

&quot;To create a true sense of community for residents we&rsquo;ve focussed on incorporating communal and green spaces and facilities such as a gym, a cabana pool area with lap pool, wine bar and cellar, and function rooms,&rdquo; Berry says.

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Third.i positions Newcastle as an exciting market to work in with great potential which presents a sea change for Sydneysiders, empty nesters and downsizes, given its close proximity to Sydney, and a relaxed return to the office, post pandemic.

&ldquo;In what we believe is a first for the city, we want to use some of the commercial space as a residents&rsquo; shared work hub, so they can work from home without being in their apartment,&rdquo; Berry added.

To keep up to date with the development and its launch, enquire here

The Newcastle West site was once home to Dairy Farmers - one of Australia&rsquo;s largest dairy producers. In a nod to the history of the site, Third.i will re-imagine the heritage-listed, iconic glass milk bottle and clock towers as part of a pedestrianised, broader public art installation.

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Dairy Farmers Towers is the fourth West End apartment project for the Sydney-based developer. It has already completed the West, Eaton on Union, and Stella on Hannell apartments in Wickham, creating 381 inner city homes.

Third.i&rsquo;s retirement living division ThirdAge is partnering with Merewether Golf Club on the recently approved luxury resort retirement living project &ndash; The Merewether.

To keep up to date with the development and its launch, enquire here

&ldquo;We feel like the West End is our second home and we are excited to be part of its revitalisation. We want Dairy Farmers Towers to be a West End icon, a landmark that will be reborn to create a new chapter in the West End&rsquo;s growth as a great place in which to live, work and play.&quot;

The project has been designed by leading local architectural firm CKDS. The firm is behind the designs of a number of the city&rsquo;s new residential and commercial buildings including the multi-award winning Verve Residences, Horizon Lee 5, East End Stage 2, and the Gateway l and ll buildings.

Third.i Director, Luke Berry, says the apartments will have some of the best views in town

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