Perth’s new apartment market recorded its strongest quarter of sales since Q4 2021, with 412 apartments sold in Q1 2026 and a record quarterly sold value of $537 million, according to Urbis’ latest Apartment Essentials results.

Urbis said the March quarter result reflects strong, highly product‑specific demand across both ends of the market, from more attainable projects delivering at scale, through to premium stock being absorbed by equity‑rich downsizers.&nbsp;

David Cresp, Partner at Urbis, said the key story in Perth is not demand, it is the market’s ability to convert demand into delivered housing.&nbsp;

“This is the strongest sales quarter since Q4 2021, and it reinforces that demand in Perth is real and it’s local,” David Cresp said. “But the task now is delivery, turning that demand into projects that can actually be built and completed.”&nbsp;

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<h2>Affordable product leads, premium demand remains resilient</h2>

Sales in Q1 were led by more affordable projects, with The Boulevard (SKS Group) recording 115 sales in the quarter, the presentation noting this is only the second time a single project has surpassed 100 quarterly sales. The project was able to offer more affordable housing product right next to a train station.&nbsp;

Palmyra West (Finbar) also delivered strong results with 28 sales in Q1, following 84 sales in Q4, with an average price of under $800,000, underscoring depth of demand for well‑located, attainable new stock.&nbsp;

At the premium end, Urbis said downsizer demand is continuing, with the results highlighting Romeo (Applecross, Finbar) recording 75 sales and reaching almost 50% sold in one quarter.

Jual (Shenton Park, Celsius Property) also posted a strong quarter with 28 sales, reaching 39% sold in one quarter.

Urbis noted that Perth apartment demand is not speculative, not investor‑led, and not uniform, describing it as localised, often equity‑driven and highly product‑specific, a pattern reflected in the polarisation between strong “attainable” performers and premium downsizer product.&nbsp;

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<h2>Prices underpinned by costs, and the delivery risk is growing</h2>

Urbis said pricing pressure is cost not demand‑driven: construction costs and delivery risk are now a central constraint, with the results noting build costs remain elevated and volatile, and that energy, fuel and labour uncertainty weigh on feasibility.

David Cresp said a growing challenge for private Build‑to‑Sell developers is simply securing a builder in the current environment.

“Developers are really feeling the pressure from a building market that was operating at capacity and securing a builder is challenging,” David Cresp said, adding that even where a builder can be secured, “trying to get to the price that makes the development financially viable is incredibly challenging in the current market.”&nbsp;

Urbis’ broader WA commentary also notes that industry remains at or above capacity with lot and housing creation, and that many builders are limiting new sales to manage stretched workforces and fixed‑price contract pressures, conditions that flow directly into apartment feasibility and delivery timing.

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<h2>Supply: improving later, but still constrained, and Perth lags eastern benchmarks</h2>

While near‑term supply remains constrained, Urbis’ forecast shows completions lifting “Supply is forecast to be back above 1,500 apartments per annum for the first time since 2019”, with 1,775 completions forecast for 2026, and volumes remaining above that level over the following years.&nbsp;

Looking further ahead, completions are forecast to reach 2,500 in 2028, with the report noting 32% of that total is social/affordable, reflecting the role of government‑supported delivery in rebuilding the pipeline.&nbsp;

However, Urbis said Perth remains behind comparable markets on pipeline scale. In a national comparison of projects under construction, the report shows under construction Perth Build‑to‑Sell (BTS) at 3,446 apartments versus the Gold Coast at 7,922. Mr Cresp said “The challenge for Perth is how to we grow the delivery pipeline”.

Urbis’ conclusion is that Perth’s market is increasingly defined by product discipline and delivery certainty, with the research identifying “delivery certainty is key” and calling out builder risk and procurement models as core success factors, alongside “timing and staging”.&nbsp;

Joel Robinson

Perth apartment sales hit strongest pace since late 2021 as builder capacity tightens

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sammut-developments">Sammut Group</a> has secured development approval for its latest Brisbane apartment project, marking the Sydney developer’s next step in expanding its Queensland pipeline following the success of its debut Gold Coast development, Coast.

The approved project at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/44-glen-road-toowong-qld-4066">44 Glen Road, </a><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/toowong-qld-4066">Toowong</a> will deliver a 15-storey riverfront apartment building with 42 residences, significantly increasing the scale of the site’s previous approval for a smaller luxury scheme. Designed by Bureau^proberts, the development will comprise a mix of predominantly four-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments positioned to maximise Brisbane River and city views.

Sammut Director Julian Sammut said the group had been actively searching Brisbane for several years before identifying Toowong as the right fit.

“Brisbane was the right step for Sammut,” Sammut said.

“With the success of Coast we thought we should definitely look to do more in Queensland alone. We then pushed up to look at Brisbane. We've been looking for I'd say two to three years actually and it was hard to find the right location.”

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Sammut said suburbs including New Farm and Teneriffe were considered before the group ultimately focused on Toowong due to its strong downsizer demographic and limited supply of developable riverfront land.

The site was acquired off-market after what Sammut described as a lengthy negotiation and planning process, with the developer pursuing an uplift to the original approval.

“We are DA approved now which is very exciting,” Sammut said.

“We've had our change approval come through and we've obviously doubled the height, 15 storeys plus rooftop. We've got 42 amazing apartments that are going to be coming to market soon.”

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Bureau^proberts said the design responds to Toowong’s evolving urban character, balancing contemporary apartment living with the area’s established residential identity.

“A place where traditional Queensland living has taken place for centuries; Toowong is seeing a shift of contemporary influence, commercial and retail hubs mixed with well-considered residential offerings – all the while maintaining its character and charm,” the architect noted in planning documents submitted to Brisbane City Council.

The architecture practice said the project’s form was shaped by its riverfront setting, flood considerations, neighbouring building scales, and view corridors.

“They said the mix of four and two-bedroom apartments capture the ‘fundamental qualities of Queenslander living,’ translated into the context of a contemporary subtropical building.”

The development sits just off Coronation Drive within walking distance of Toowong’s retail precinct and the upgraded Regatta ferry terminal, while also benefiting from proximity to the incoming green bridge connection to West End. Sammut said the accessibility and amenity offering were central to the site’s appeal.

The approval adds to growing residential activity along the Toowong riverfront, joining nearby projects including Consolidated Properties’ Monarch Residences and Spyre Group’s ARC Residences.

Sammut secures approval for debut Brisbane apartment development in Toowong

Developer Lanevick is heading back into Sydney’s apartment market after focusing more heavily on the luxury townhouse and terrace sector in recent years.

Lanevick, founded and directed by Steve Maroun, is expecting to receive approval in the coming months for a new apartment development in Gladesville, with the aim to launch it to the market later this year.

The 51-apartment project, designed by Studio Johnston, will comprise a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments positioned toward the Hunters Hill downsizer market.

“Traditionally it’s been difficult for people in that market to downsize because there just hasn’t been the right product available,” Maroun said.

“We’re targeting buyers who might have 30 to 40 per cent of their house value sitting in the bank after downsizing.

“They still want good spacious entertaining areas, they still want quality design, but they also want flexibility and the ability to enjoy life a bit more after working hard for a long time.”

The project sits near Boronia Park and within close proximity to the Parramatta River foreshore, an area Maroun says offers more of a Hunters Hill lifestyle than a traditional apartment precinct.

“From a lifestyle perspective, it’s really more Hunters Hill than Gladesville,” Maroun said. “You’re close to the foreshore, close to parklands, and still connected back into the village precinct.”

From level four and above, apartments will capture water views&nbsp;toward Sydney Harbour. Communal amenity will include rooftop entertaining areas, wellness spaces, and a gym tailored toward owner-occupier buyers.

“We’ve really designed these apartments around that buyer coming from the Hunters Hill LGA and what they’re actually looking for in their next chapter.”

The proposed development has also been designed to respond to the changing character of the broader Gladesville town centre, where a growing number of mixed-use and residential proposals are expected to emerge over the coming years.

“Gladesville presented a rare opportunity to deliver a genuinely design-led residential project within an evolving lifestyle precinct, just moments from the growing Gladesville town centre, and we’ve approached the project with a strong focus on architecture, liveability and long-term community value,” Maroun said.

Maroun said Lanevick saw a first-mover advantage within the precinct as planning controls continue to evolve to accommodate greater housing density.

“We think there’s a real opportunity there that hasn’t really been serviced properly yet,” he said.

“There’s going to be a broader evolution of the whole Gladesville village precinct over time, particularly with more activation and mixed-use outcomes.”

The Venus Street proposal will include a commercial and retail component at ground level designed to contribute to that evolving streetscape activation.

“A big part of the thinking was how do you activate that area properly and create more vibrancy and amenity, which is what Hunters Hill has been looking for,” Maroun said.

Lanevick’s focus since 2020 has largely been on smaller-scale luxury townhouse and terrace developments. The developer recently completed Royale Randwick, also designed by Studio Johnston, where prices reached $3.65 million. The project was featured in the UDIA NSW 2026 Professional Development Prospectus and was also named a finalist for Development of the Year.

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Lanevick to cater for Hunters Hill downsizers with new Gladesville apartment development

Property developer One Living, backed by former Macquarie banker turned investment manager Chris Green’s investment firm, has unveiled plans to bring more institutional capital into housing to help address the national supply crisis.

The New York-based investor has focused his firm, GreenPoint Partners, on addressing the supply shortage hitting middle market housing in Australia.

It is backing the new One Living business to develop more than 1000 units along the eastern seaboard. The new firm is starting with a development on Mona Vale Road, on the border of Mona Vale and Pymble, in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, with around 140 apartments planned. They are eyeing off more sites across the city.

With cost pressures rising in the industry, One Living’s model is to be a vertically integrated developer-builder, so it can respond directly to the housing gap by removing the cost inefficiencies embedded in traditional residential delivery.

“We are building a platform designed to operate at scale and starting in a market where there’s a clear need for quality, attainable housing,” One Living joint managing director Joseph Scuderi said.

“It’s that missing middle – it’s that attainable end of housing… that’s what most Australians invest into and what Australians can actually afford.”

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GreenPoint Partners brings years of experience assembling and scaling real estate operating businesses across major markets. And Green sees a big opportunity in Australia.

“For its size, sophistication and importance to the community, Australia’s living sector has remained largely under-institutionalised, which represents significant opportunity,” Green said. “GreenPoint identified that gap, assembled the right team, and is backing One Living to build a platform that is aligned to market needs.”

Green said being a builder-developer would give the company the capacity and flexibility it required to deliver reasonably-priced homes.

“We want it to be at that attainable level; not super high end luxury but at that attainable level,” he said.

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One Living will undertake a component of affordable housing in its schemes, which it will own and operate, and it could also run build-to-rent on some sites.

Green praised local policy settings.

“The NSW government is being very supportive, strategic and pragmatic in terms of how do we generate more supply of housing,” he said. “We think it’s actually positive for development and the bit that’s been lacking at that attainable level is that it’s lots of relatively small private developers, whereas we want to create an institutional platform.”

One Living is also&nbsp;looking at high-density projects and could take on more institutional funding in the future.

“The way we will be able to achieve economies of scale is through size,” Green added.

One Living enters Sydney's new apartment market with Northern Beaches site acquisition

It's been several years since there's been an opportunity to buy a brand new townhome in Melbourne's coastal suburb of Mordialloc. Even apartment developments in recent times have been few and far between in the area.

Local developer LDS Property identified the gap in new housing, securing a site on White Street, directly opposite&nbsp;Woodlands Golf Club Mordialloc. They've recently launched&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-townhouses/wm-residences-mordialloc-102-white-street-mordialloc-vic-3195">WM Residences</a>, just 13 townhouses which they have already started building.

Projects by Buxton Director Heath Thompson, who is selling WM Residences, says the townhouses x that perfect middle ground be

"Mordialloc residents have had limited options to downsize within the suburb, often forcing them to look elsewhere despite long-standing ties to the area," Thompson says.

"With very little comparable new supply coming to market, projects like WM Residences are well placed, particularly as buyers look to capitalise on current conditions amid constrained supply."

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The development, designed by regarded architecture firm&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/ewert-leaf">Ewert Leaf</a>,&nbsp;adopts a deliberately restrained architectural approach, focusing on simplicity, durability and liveability rather than overt design gestures.

The boutique scale is central to the offering. With only 13 three-bedroom residences, each home is configured to prioritise functional layouts and everyday use, supported by private terraces and secure two-car garages.

Ewert Leaf’s design response leans into a calm, neutral material palette. Interiors are defined by oak flooring, white walls and soft finishes, creating a consistent and understated backdrop. The approach avoids trend-driven detailing in favour of longevity, with an emphasis on natural light and spatial clarity.

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Beyond aesthetics, the homes are designed to meet contemporary performance expectations. Each residence targets a minimum 6-star energy rating, incorporating double glazing, comprehensive insulation and all-electric Bosch appliances.

The project’s location supports a walkable coastal lifestyle, sitting within close proximity to Mordialloc’s foreshore, Main Street retail strip and the train station. Local cafés and dining venues, including Suburbia Deli and Hendriks Café, are within a short walk, reinforcing the area’s established neighbourhood character.

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While <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/mordialloc-vic-3195">Mordialloc</a> is often defined by its beach and pier, the project taps into other areas of day to day living, offering easy access to local food, casual dining and transport, rather than positioning itself purely as a lifestyle retreat.

WM Residences reflects a continued trend across Melbourne’s coastal suburbs towards smaller-scale, design-led townhouse developments, particularly on infill sites where proximity to amenity is already established.

With construction commenced prior to its market entry, the project aligns with a growing preference among buyers for developments with visible progress and defined delivery timeframes.

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WM Residences fills gap in Mordialloc townhouse market

Victoria Property

The family-owned Melbourne developer, Blue Earth Group, who consistently deliver amenity-rich projects across Melbourne, are back with their latest development, Porter, in the inner-western suburb of&nbsp;Spotswood.

Porter, which will&nbsp;&nbsp;offer both apartments and townhouses from its prime Birmingham Street location, a stones throw from Spotswood Oval, will be part of a wider masterplanned precinct, which will feature extensive amenity for residents.&nbsp;

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Blue Earth are again working with the reputable builder Hamilton Marino, who they even get to build their display suites so buyers know exactly the level of quality that the apartment will offer when completed.

They&#39;ve also again called on CHT Architects and Sora Interior Architecture and Design, who have worked on 22 of Blue Earth&#39;s previous&nbsp;developments. Hamilton Marino have constructed 35 of Blue Earth developments.

There will be 143 apartments&nbsp;across the two buildings&nbsp;dubbed Porter and Flagman, delivered across three collections; Premier Collection, Penthouse Collection, and the Townhouse Collection.

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The Premier Collection will offer a mix of one and two-bedroom apartments while the Penthouse Collection will home a suite of three-bedroom apartments.

The Townhouse Collection delivers&nbsp;two-level residences with private street-entrances, designed for the family owner-occupier, with a flexi room included in the home.

Much like Blue Earth&#39;s previous projects, there&#39;s extensive amenity, including a cinema, games room, central garden, co-working space and private offices, and even a dedicated dog wash.

Both buildings will feature a central garden, click and collect services, bike storage and lobby and concierge.

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Residents will also have access to a mobile phone app. The&nbsp;all-in-one Porter App, supported by the in-house concierge, will allow&nbsp;residents to book a range of services and facilities throughout the development.

Access to apartments is granted via the app, through keyless entry, as is the ability to grant remote access to visitors and trades.

The smart apartment app will also allow residents to control blinds, lights, heating and cooling, both from home or remotely.

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Construction has kicked off on the development with Blue Earth expecting construction to be completed by late 2023.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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CHT and Sora Interior’s have combined with Blue Earth on 22 previous developments and Hamilton on 35, further earmarking this project as a prime residential development.



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Blue Earth launch Porter apartments and townhouses in Spotswood

The Australian Institute of Architects Awards program offers an opportunity for public and peer recognition of the innovative work of Victorian architects.

The Institute also acknowledge the awards as a valuable mechanism to promote architects and architecture not only within Victoria, but across Australia and internationally also.

The Multiple Housing category honours the best architecture in the multi-residential sector, from the striking high-rise towers that define the city skyline, to low-rise projects and townhouses across the state.

It was no surprise to see the likes of Fender Katsalidis make the list. They had three projects featured; Australia 108, Queens Place, and Paragon. Cox Architecture have two nominations They also worked on Queens Place with FK, and were recognised for the designs of the first stage of Melbourne Square.

We&#39;ve taken a look at some of the nominated projects in more detail.

<h2>Australia 108</h2>

<h2>Developer: World Class Global</h2>

<h2>Architect: Fender Katsalidis&nbsp;</h2>

Developed by World Class Global, Australia 108 is one of Melbourne&#39;s most well known, and well regarded, buildings.

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Having completed construction toward the end of 2020, the striking tower, offering the highest residences in the Southern Hemisphere, was designed by FK, whose goal was to form a bridge between earth and sky.

With its now signature &quot;gold starburst&quot; on the exterior of the building 60 levels up, no doubt&nbsp;a point to the sky feature from the street, the apartment complex features hotel-quality amenities, including grand lobbies, a ground-floor lounge and porte-coch&eacute;re.

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Australia 108, on Southbank Boulevard, sits next to Eureka Tower, also talked about as one of&nbsp;Melbourne&#39;s best buildings. That too was&nbsp;designed by the team at&nbsp;Fender Katsalidis.

<h2>Queens Place</h2>

<h2>Developer: 3L Alliance</h2>

<h2>Architect: Cox Architecture &amp; Fender Katsalidis&nbsp;</h2>

The master plan represents a competition-winning design for 3L Alliance, completed as a joint venture between&nbsp;<a aria-label="Fender Katsalidis - opens in new tab" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-styling-context="true" href="https://fkaustralia.com/" target="_blank" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://fkaustralia.com/$fenderkatsalidis">Fender Katsalidis</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a aria-label="Cox Architecture - opens in new tab" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-styling-context="true" href="/architects/cox-architecture" target="_blank" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/cox-architecture-0$coxarchitecture">Cox Architecture</a>.

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Conceived as a twin tower development, the design of Tower One features an 80-storey residential building with five-level podium, enriching the ground plane through new linkages and an enhanced public setting within the Queen Victoria Market precinct.

Comprising one, two and three-bedroom apartments, the residences are a collaboration between&nbsp;<a aria-label="Cox Architecture - opens in new tab" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-styling-context="true" href="/architects/cox-architecture" target="_blank" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/cox-architecture-0$coxarchitecture">Cox Architecture</a>, Fender&nbsp;<a aria-label="Katsalidis Architects - opens in new tab" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-styling-context="true" href="/architects/fk-australia" target="_blank" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/fender-katsalidis-architects$katsalidisarchitects">Katsalidis Architects</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a aria-label="Hecker Guthrie - opens in new tab" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-styling-context="true" href="/news/hecker-guthrie-discusses-west-ends-latest-building-the-spencer" target="_blank" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.urban.com.au/news/hecker-guthrie-discusses-west-ends-latest-building-the-spencer$heckerguthrie">Hecker Guthrie</a>, offering a choice of finish levels, amenity and view opportunities.

<h2>Melbourne Square (Stage One)</h2>

<h2>Developer:&nbsp;OSK Property&nbsp;</h2>

<h2>Architect: Cox Architecture&nbsp;</h2>

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Rising about Melbourne&rsquo;s internationally acclaimed Arts Precinct,&nbsp;<a aria-label="Melbourne Square - opens in new tab" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-styling-context="true" href="/buildings/melbourne-square-93-119-kavanagh-street-southbank" target="_blank" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/melbourne-square-93-119-kavanagh-street-southbank$melbournesquare">Melbourne Square</a>&nbsp;is at 93-119 Kavanagh Street.

In partnership with&nbsp;<a aria-label="Cox Architecture - opens in new tab" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-styling-context="true" href="/architects/cox-architecture" target="_blank" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/cox-architecture-0$coxarchitecture">Cox Architecture</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a aria-label="Carr Design - opens in new tab" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-styling-context="true" href="/architects/carr-design" target="_blank" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/carr-design$carrdesign">Carr Design</a>, OSK Property have delivered a five-acre mixed-development with two residential towers soaring above &ndash; the East and West Tower.

The residences on offer are an array of premium two and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses, alongside a wide range of in-house exclusive amenity.

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The contoured terraces of the podium connect to the streets of Southbank across the new gardens, piazzas, caf&eacute;s, retail outlets and supermarket.

Boasting an expansive 14,000 sqm of private and public facilities, the first stage of the&nbsp;<a aria-label="Melbourne Square - opens in new tab" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-styling-context="true" href="/buildings/melbourne-square-93-119-kavanagh-street-southbank" target="_blank" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/melbourne-square-93-119-kavanagh-street-southbank$melbournesquare">Melbourne Square</a>&nbsp;precinct features a host of considered integrations to encourage an active lifestyle, including a full-line Woolworths supermarket, 3,745 sqm public park and 87-place childcare centre.

<h2 data-uw-styling-context="true">Avenue</h2>

<h2>Developer: Skelton</h2>

<h2>Architect: ADDARC</h2>

Brighton East&rsquo;s luxury townhome collection, Avenue, offers nine three-bedroom residences with Japanese and minimalist influence.

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Delivered by Skelton and designed by&nbsp;<a aria-label="ADDARC - opens in new tab" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-styling-context="true" href="/architects/addarc" target="_blank" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/addarc-0$addarc">ADDARC</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a aria-label="Jack Merlo - opens in new tab" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-styling-context="true" href="/news/jack-merlo-sheds-light-on-the-landscape-design-for-hawthorn-park" target="_blank" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.urban.com.au/news/jack-merlo-sheds-light-on-the-landscape-design-for-hawthorn-park$jackmerlo">Jack Merlo</a>, Avenue offers private balconies, ground-floor courtyards, cascading greenery and bespoke kitchens.

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Double glazing, custom bathroom cabinetry and 4.4-metre-high gabled windows also feature within these luxury homes.

<h2>Full list of awardees in the multiple housing category:</h2>

Balfe Park Lane | Kerstin Thompson Architects

Nightingale Ballarat | Breathe

Women&#39;s Property Initiatives Older Women&#39;s Housing | Studio Bright&nbsp;

Australia 108 | Fender Katsalidis

Paragon | Fender Katsalidis&nbsp;

Queens Place | Fender Katsalidis / Cox Architecture

Fitzroy House | Jackson Clements Burrows Architects

Sarah Sands | Jackson Clements Burrows Architects&nbsp;

St Albans Housing | NMBW Architecture Studio in association with Monash Art, Design &amp; Architecture (MADA)

Merri Green | Chamberlain Architects

Terrace House | Austin Maynard Architects

Patrick Walsh Apartments | Allen Kong Architect

Object 07 | Object Subject Architecture

Avenue | ADDARC

231 Napier Street | Edition Office&nbsp;

380 Lonsdale | Elenberg Fraser

Premier Tower | Elenberg Fraser

Eternity Life Apartments | k20 Architecture

Melbourne Square Stage 01 | COX Architecture

17 Union Street | BKK Architects with Clare Cousins Architects

The Multiple Housing category honours the best architecture in the multi-residential sector, from the striking high-rise towers that define the city skyline, to low-rise projects and townhouses across the state.


The multi-residential nominees for the 2022 Victorian Architecture Awards announced

With beautiful open spaces, a vibrant community and sustainable new residences, Altona North&rsquo;s the Fabric provides the ideal location for a new home.&nbsp;

Situated at 188-198 Blackshaws Road, the Fabric is one of Mirvac&rsquo;s latest masterplan projects.&nbsp;

The 11.5-hectare site boasts tree-lined boulevards, sustainable features and two, three and four-bedroom townhomes, with style and functionality.&nbsp;

Urban takes a look at 10 things we love about the Fabric. 
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1. Designed and delivered by Mirvac

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Established in 1972, Mirvac has been creating exceptional living experiences throughout Australia for almost 50 years.&nbsp;

The developers and their award-winning in-house design team deliver quality and care in every project, and future homeowners can benefit from their service, delivery and experience.&nbsp;

Their ability to design and deliver invigorating places where people want to live, work, play and shop unlocks long-term value, placing people at the centre of their design process.&nbsp; 
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2. A lush local park

Devised to&nbsp;be the focal meeting point for residents, Patchwork Park offers open green space and park frontage to townhomes within the project.&nbsp;

Features include picnic areas, a sculptural playground, barbeque facilities and communal herb gardens. 
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3. Thoughtfully designed

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Thoughtfully designed with the family in mind, each residence features tranquil courtyard spaces designed by renowned landscaper Eckersley Landscape Architecture.&nbsp;

These spacious courtyards are perfect for entertaining family and friends or looking after a garden throughout the year.&nbsp;

Inside the homes, Mirvac has connected the living spaces to an alfresco dining area, as well as delivered landscaped entryways and Australian-made CLARK tapware and ABEY kitchen sinks.&nbsp; 
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4. Open space for the community

With over one hectare of shared parks and high-quality streetscapes to explore, The Fabric not only promotes a healthier, active lifestyle for residents but is invested in providing urban greenery throughout the community.&nbsp;

In doing this, Mirvac aims to promote biodiversity and reduction of the urban heat island effect.&nbsp;

On top of the 3.15-hectares of planned open space, residents will also enjoy being in close proximity to Newport Lakes Reserve, a 33-hectare park that promises family fun, with two big lakes, a nature trail, bikeways and a dog park. 
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5. Multiple lifestyle amenities

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Transformed from its industrial past, Altona North delivers the ideal middle ground between connectivity and a family-friendly environment, within easy reach of just about everything.

The Fabric is located in close proximity to the Bayfit leisure centre, a public pool, a nearby golf course and other leisure amenities, as well as Altona Beach and Williamstown to the south.&nbsp; 
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7. Great education options

Located in the catchment area of Newport Lakes Primary, Altona North Primary and Emmanuel College, the Fabric is surrounded by impressive schools and established community centres.&nbsp;

Boasting great education options for children young and old, including performance and art schools, childcare centres, a public library and secondary schools. 
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8. Sustainable features

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Mirvac, which sets ambitious targets to achieve sustainability in their communities, has designed the Fabric for a sustainable future.&nbsp;

Families and residents can enjoy lower energy bills and increased comfort all year round with cross ventilation, double glazing and upgraded insulation.

According to the developer, all homes achieve a&nbsp;minimum 7-star NatHERS energy rating.&nbsp;

9. The best dining and shopping options

Residents of The Fabric will delight in exploring the local area and discovering new spots to eat and shop with a number of vibrant eateries and local hot spots for diverse cuisines within easy distance.

Homebuyers will relish the ability to walk to the supermarket and retail offerings, as well as the fresh market stalls of the Inner West.

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10. Homes for Homes partner

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Mirvac has partnered with Homes for Homes, an innovative not-for-profit scheme led by The Big Issue, to assist homeless and disadvantaged Australians.&nbsp;

0.1 per cent from the sale of every home at the Fabric has been pledged and Mirvac encourages future homebuyers to contribute the same from future sales of their home.

 
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Sensibly designed with the family in mind, each residence features tranquil courtyard spaces designed by renowned landscaper Eckersley Landscape Architecture

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