A rare new development in Surry Hills is aiming to replace a cluster of underutilised commercial buildings with a contemporary eight mixed-use building just 300 metres from Central Station.&nbsp;

The $27.5 million project is being led by ISL Property Investments Management and will include 35 apartments, some earmarked for affordable housing, alongside street-level retail and basement parking.

The development spans multiple lots between <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/98-106-kippax-street-surry-hills-nsw-2010">Kippax, Sophia, and Waterloo Streets</a> and will involve substantial demolition of the existing structures on the 780 sqm site.

According to the Urban Design Report prepared by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/dko-architecture">DKO</a>, the design has been shaped to reflect the area’s gritty industrial past while contributing to its evolving identity as a high-density urban hub.

“The proposed development is designed to integrate sensitively and intelligently with its immediate surroundings and evolving urban context,” DKO stated. “It mediates between the existing built environment and the area’s future trajectory, ensuring a thoughtful transition”.

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The project includes 35 one, two, three-bedroom apartments across the upper levels, with 15 per cent of the total floor area allocated to affordable housing.&nbsp;The dwelling mix is designed to cater to a range of household types, with layouts strategically oriented to maximise solar access and cross ventilation, DKO notes.

Architecturally, the building is anchored by a podium that reinforces the streetscape while referencing the area’s industrial brick fabric. Above this, a lighter tower form is chamfered to reduce visual bulk and improve solar access to the public domain.&nbsp;

“The tower mass is elevated above the podium, visibly distinct yet firmly anchored at the bookend corner of Kippax and Waterloo Streets,” DKO wrote.

The development is also aiming high on sustainability. Features include rooftop photovoltaics, water-efficient landscaping with local species, and a commitment to all-electric infrastructure.&nbsp;

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The project is lodged under the Housing SEPP and seeks approval from the City of Sydney. There have been very few new apartment developments in Surry Hills in recent years. Some of the most notable has been redevelopments of former commercial buildings, as opposed to demolishing buildings.

That's the plan for national developer Time &amp; Place, which has recently submitted their State Significant Development Application for Marlborough House, the redevelopment of the original&nbsp;David Jones department store warehouse and factory building&nbsp;on Marlborough Street. The development will have around 150 warehouse-style apartments.

Joel Robinson

First look: Rare new apartment project pitched for Sydney's Surry Hills

Award-winning Canberra developer Art Group is approaching the final stages of construction on its newest residential development, Calypso, located on the city-fringe boulevard of Northbourne Avenue in Dickson.

Now 90 per cent complete and tracking toward a 2025 move-in date, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/calypso-dickson-330-northbourne-avenue-dickson-act-2602">Calypso</a> will deliver 207 one-, two-, three-bedroom apartments designed for the owner-occupier.

The project has been described as a “vibrant oasis” within the growing Northbourne precinct, with design and amenity focused on enhancing both liveability and connectivity.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/art-group">Art Group</a> has positioned Calypso to meet the growing preference for flexible, lifestyle-oriented urban living. All apartments feature floor-to-ceiling windows, generous internal layouts, and purpose-designed spaces such as study nooks or dedicated home offices in larger configurations.

One-bedroom layouts are designed with oversized bedrooms and dual-access bathrooms for added convenience, while two-bedroom apartments include additional study rooms and expansive kitchens.&nbsp;

The three-bedroom residences further elevate functionality with walk-in pantries, freestanding laundries, and panoramic mountain views from corner apartments.

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Beyond private residences, Calypso incorporates a range of shared amenities tailored to modern hybrid work and wellness lifestyles. These include dedicated coworking spaces, a gym with cardio and strength equipment, rooftop gardens, communal EV charging, and landscaped outdoor entertaining areas.

Technology integration is a key feature, with fibre-to-the-unit internet offering speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, instant-access Wi-Fi in shared zones, and an embedded network providing streamlined utilities.&nbsp;

The development also includes energy-efficient inclusions and central staircases designed to promote active living.

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Situated on Northbourne Avenue, Calypso benefits from immediate access to light rail, placing residents within easy reach of the Canberra CBD.&nbsp;

The development is also walking distance to the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/dickson-act-2602">Dickson</a> retail precinct and close to several key education institutions, including the Australian National University, University of Canberra, and Dickson College, as well as&nbsp;North Ainslie Primary School, Lyneham High, and Blue Gum Early Learning Centre.

With demand for inner-north apartments continuing to outpace supply, Calypso’s nearing completion places it among a select few large-scale projects delivering new stock to the area within the next 12 months.

With an exclusive final developer release, and $0 stamp duty available in the ACT, there has never been a better time to look at this unique development.

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Art Group’s Calypso in Dickson approaches completion

Headland Parade is one of the most premium and tightly held streets in Barrack Point in the Shellharbour region south of Sydney.

Local developer&nbsp;Allowrie snapped up an opportunity to develop four custom-designed townhomes on the exclusive strip, which they recently completed the luxury homes to the design by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/ingenuity-home-designs">Ingenuity Home Designs</a>.

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From the street, the development at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/12-headland-parade-barrack-point-12-headland-parade-barrack-point-nsw-2528">12 Headland Parade</a>&nbsp;features gabled rooflines, muted coastal palette and landscaped frontages that reflect the enduring character of the area.

Inside, the attention to detail continues across open-plan layouts that flow into private alfresco spaces, with select residences enjoying their own inground concrete swimming pool.

The interiors are defined by their use of thoughtful materials and functional sophistication. 40mm 0% silica stone quartz benchtops, brushed brass tapware, and curved v-groove bathroom cabinetry are paired with Polytec kitchen joinery and Lappato-finished terrazzo tiles to create spaces that feel both premium and relaxed.&nbsp;

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Comfort underfoot is achieved through hybrid European oak flooring and extra heavy-duty loop pile carpets in the bedrooms, while ducted reverse-cycle air-conditioning ensures seasonal adaptability.

Each residence includes a garage with epoxy flake flooring, landscaped outdoor areas, and integrated energy-efficient inclusions like 5kW solar photovoltaic systems. These elements reinforce the project’s focus on longevity and liveability, making the homes equally suited to growing families and downsizers alike.

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Located 160 metres from Little Lake and 400 metres from Warilla Beach, the address sits within walking distance of the Shellharbour Village café strip, Shellharbour North Beach, and the coastal cycleway.&nbsp;

The Shell Cove Marina precinct is a five-minute drive, and Stockland Shellharbour provides broader retail and medical services nearby. Recreational spaces include Dawes Park, Killalea State Park, and Bass Point.

The four townhomes are move-in ready, and start from $1.25 million.

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Staff Reporter

12 Headland Parade delivers rare new-build coastal homes to Barrack Point

Sunset Boulevard was a small, relatively unknown riverfront street on the Nerang River in Surfers Paradise around 18 months ago. However, the street is now set to become a thriving residential hub after the Gold Coast City Council approved several new developments that are poised to transform the character of the area.

The latest development approval on the river is for a 29-level tower by the Sydney-based P&amp;N Sleiman Group. The development, at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/52-sunset-boulevard-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">52 Sunset Boulevard</a>, will be its first in the Gold Coast.

The developer, which only filed the plans in April, is approved for 62&nbsp;two-, three-, and four-bedroom apartments, as well as two double-level penthouses with their own&nbsp;private rooftop terraces and plunge pools.

Residents will also have access to communal amenity on level three, including a gym, lounge, barbecue facilities, and an infinity-edge pool.

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Also now approved is YHY Group's tower which is crowned by what would be the largest penthouse ever produced on the Gold Coast.

YHY Group, also Sydney-based, is approved for a 33-level building with 74 apartments, across a triple site incorporating&nbsp;56, 58 and 60 Sunset Boulevard.&nbsp;The ninth level will feature a kids play area with an adjoining creche, a lap pool that runs along the edge of the building, a recovery space with a sauna and steam room, a yoga room, a gym, golf simulator, and a wellness spa with a treatment room and a massage room.

Above is another swimming pool, this one with&nbsp;an integrated pool bar and spa which has been oriented to offer gun-barrel views to the Surfers skyline. On the same level is a lounge, a bookable lounge with a kitchen, and a business centre.&nbsp;The ground level is set to feature&nbsp;a grand entry lobby, a cigar room, a cellar, library, study, bar and multiple entertaining areas.

The "Ultra Penthouse" is one of the largest ever pitched on the Gold Coast at 1,449 sqm of internal living space.

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There are five bedrooms spread across the five levels, as well as two staff quarters. The top level is dedicated just to a master suite, with a sauna, a gym, and a spa on the balcony. Including external space, the penthouse totals 2,239 sqm.

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The first developer to identify Sunset Boulevard was Roy Skaf's Macquarie York. He has approval for a more boutique, 17-level tower on the river, facing Chevron Island's famous Home of The Arts (HOTA) building. There will be a mix of 43 two-, three-, and four-bedroom apartments.

The resident amenity is located on level two and will feature a swimming pool, fire pit area, barbecue space, day beds, gym with a sauna and steam room, work from home space with desks and a boardroom.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/plus-architecture" target="">Plus Architecture</a>, led locally by Danny Juric, says the project has been "meticulously designed to seamlessly blend with its urban and natural surroundings, achieving a harmonious balance between the human-scale streetscape, riverscape, and the emerging skyline."

Speedy approvals set to change the face of Surfers Paradise riverfront street

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/retreat-palm-beach-1177-jefferson-lane-palm-beach-qld-4221">Retreat Palm Beach</a>, the newest apartment development in Palm Beach, is proving highly attractive for those seeking both a holiday escape and the opportunity to generate passive income in the booming Gold Coast apartment market.

Positioned on coveted Jefferson Lane, just one row back from the beach, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/retreat-palm-beach-188-jefferson-lane-palm-beach-qld-4221">Retreat</a> comprises 56 apartments across an architecturally-striking nine-level building. It is being delivered by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/ignite-projects">Ignite Projects</a>, the team behind the hugely successful Cabana Palm Beach and The Monaco at Main Beach.

With its premium address and versatile apartment offering, Retreat delivers the best of both worlds: personal use just steps from the sand, plus the potential for strong returns through short-stay holiday letting. Add to this the prospect of continued capital growth in a rising market, and it’s clear why demand for Retreat is already strong.

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Rental estimates from Hometime suggests the two-bedroom apartments at Retreat, which start from $1.35 million, could net anywhere between $75,000 per annum, based on 80 per cent occupancy, to $89,000, which is based on 85 per cent occupancy. Short-term and long-term letting will see gross rental yields between five to seven per cent.

All signs point to a strong return for both investors and owner-occupiers. Palm Beach's rental vacancy remains below two per cent, while median apartment prices have more than doubled in five years.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/plus-architecture">Plus Architecture</a>, the nine-level building draws inspiration from its coastal setting, with soft, curving forms that reflect the movement of sea and sand.&nbsp;

The architecture is complemented by a natural material palette, with bronze tapware, engineered oak flooring, Miele appliances, and natural stone benchtops integrated into thoughtfully zoned open-plan layouts - creating a refined, calming environment that maximises natural light and privacy.

The three-bedroom apartments at Retreat feature king-sized master suites, walk-in butler’s pantries, and secondary living areas.

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A key feature of the project is its wellness-focused amenity floor. Residents have exclusive access to a heated lagoon pool, mineral spa, cold plunge, infrared sauna, and gym.

Additional conveniences include floating day loungers, e-bikes, secure surfboard storage, and digital concierge booking for shared spaces.

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Located just 500 metres from <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/palm-beach-qld-4221">Palm Beach</a>’s vibrant village hub and 10 minutes from Gold Coast Airport, Retreat combines easy access to the beach with day-to-day convenience in one of the Gold Coast’s most tightly held coastal pockets.

Construction is expected to commence in October 2025, with completion scheduled for late 2027.

Prospective buyers only have a few weeks to walk through the onsite display suite, which is soon to be demolished as part of the commencement of construction.

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Retreat Palm Beach offers dual-purpose beachside living with strong rental upside

Zaha Hadid Architects

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As construction progresses on its initial two Melbourne developments, UEM Sunrise is launching its third local project which shapes as a very definitive presence in Melbourne's high-end apartment market.

Mayfair will account for an existing commercial complex at 412 St Kilda Road. In its place, a $330 million Zaha Hadid Architects-inspired residential tower will rise with only 158 apartments included.

With the St Kilda Road precinct already heavy with apartment projects in development, UEM Sunrise have sought to place Mayfair at the pointy end of the pack. Mayfair's features will include private lift lobbies, a 24-hour concierge service and the opportunity to include custom-designed signature Zaha Hadid pieces within the apartments.

UEM Sunrise have sought to reinterpret the concept of ‘luxury’ from the idea of "ornamental embellishments, the adornment of space and the display of wealth and ostentation."

With Mayfair, UEM Sunrise has chosen to highlight the "unique experiences, personalisation and a sense of place. Mayfair exudes that next level of elegance, appealing to discerning buyers who wish to be a part of a living, breathing piece of Zaha Hadid art.”

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<figcaption>Mayfair by Zaha Hadid adorns the lobby space</figcaption></figure><h2>What they say</h2>

<blockquote>
We wanted to create a landmark that is equally innovative and spectacular to its predecessors, if not more. We are extremely excited to launch Mayfair with internationally acclaimed Zaha Hadid Architects and Australian-based architecture practice, Elenberg Fraser.

The world’s most liveable city remains a key focus for UEM Sunrise, and Mayfair will add a legacy building to both St Kilda Road and Melbourne’s skyline that is unmatched by others, reinforcing our longstanding commitment to delivering sterling living spaces that resonate with Melbourne’s stature as a truly international city.
<cite>Anwar Syahrin Abdul Ajib: UEM Sunrise Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer</cite>
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The location on St Kilda Road is another drawcard for buyers looking to make the move from established inner-city suburbs. Buyers looking for a complete lifestyle change for their encore years want nothing but the best – they want to walk to the theatre precinct, pop into the city for work or go shopping, and spend their leisure time at the nearby gardens and golf courses.

The breath-taking panoramic views of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Shrine of Remembrance, Albert Park and Port Phillip Bay remind them that they are not just in the heart of the action, but that they own a piece of Melbourne’s prime real estate.
<cite>Peter Kudelka: Director at Kay &amp; Burton</cite>
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<figcaption>Mayfair's luxury rooftop</figcaption></figure>With the St Kilda Road precinct already heavy with premium apartment projects, Mayfair has been billed as offering "a new lifestyle previously unseen in the city’s ever-growing residential landscape, featuring bespoke residences and penthouses."

The 158 apartments range between one and five bedrooms, and from 70 square metres to 556 square metres for penthouses dubbed the Zaha Signature Suites. Pricing is reflective of the project's intended stature, starting from $823,000 and moving on up to $13.1 million for the very <a href="/new-apartments/the-mayfair-412-st-kilda-road-melbourne">best dwelling within Mayfair</a>.

Construction is due to begin during the first half of 2018, placing the project in the midst of a luxury-driven mini development boom which is occurring along St Kilda Road and Queens Road.

Developments such as Opera, K1 Residences, Victoriana and Albert Place Residences have all placed themselves at the luxury end of the market in the precinct.
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UEM Sunrise adds Mayfair to the ultra-luxury apartment circle

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Melbourne is in for another dose of Zaha Hadid Architects.

After the renowned London-based design practice achieved approval for their <a href="/buildings/582-606-collins-street-melbourne">first Melbourne project</a> earlier in the year, developer UEM Sunrise has chosen the firm to spearhead their pending residential redevelopment of the former Victoria Police building at 412 St Kilda Road. The Mayfair as it has been dubbed, will be positioned as one of Melbourne's premier residential addresses.

City of Port Phillip gave approval for the building's rejuvenation earlier this year, although UEM Sunrise in the interim instigated an international design competition in order to attain a "higher standard of design excellence" for their third Melbourne project.

Elenberg Fraser will act as the project's local executive architect.

<h2>412 St Kilda Road application summary</h2>

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<figcaption>Artist's impression of The Mayfair. Planning image: ZHA</figcaption></figure><ul>
<li>Site area: 1,567sqm</li>
	<li>Onsite building completed in 1984</li>
	<li>21 levels above ground at 64 metres tall</li>
	<li>Scheme approved during early 2016 included 182 apartments</li>
	<li>Zaha Hadid Architects design involves158 apartments: 28 x 1BR, 102 x 2BR, 28 x 3BR</li>
	<li>209 car parking spaces and 101 bicycle bays within a nine level basement</li>
	<li>One 62 seat restaurant and one 136sqm cafe</li>
	<li>Ground floor library and lounge plus rooftop amenities area</li>
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This application seeks amend that permit to enable removal of the existing building and thereafter, the construction of a new multi-storey residential building in place of and no higher than the existing building. It represents a change in philosophy and approach to the site’s redevelopment; one which seeks to elevate standard of new development from high quality to exemplar.

Ultimately, this proposal represents a further evolution of the existing approval, into a development that will deliver a level of design excellence worthy of its location on Melbourne’s premier Boulevard.
<cite>Zaha Hadid Architects</cite>
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Externally, The Mayfair takes its design cues in the form of crashing waves and the Lorenz attractor; a mathematical system that when plotted resembles a figure eight or butterfly. Flowing lines aside, open balconies replace enclosed wintergardens under the previously approved scheme. The newly submitted proposal is a demolish and build, as opposed to a refit of the existing structure.

Double glazed window systems will sit between each floor, while metal cladding providing the exterior with its shapely appearance.

<h2>What they say</h2>

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The world’s most liveable city remains a key focus for UEM Sunrise. 412 St Kilda Rd reinforces our longstanding commitment to delivering living spaces that resonate with the rich Melbourne culture, following the successful sales of our first two projects in Melbourne – Aurora Melbourne Central and Conservatory.

As with all our projects, we are crafting a luxury apartment offering that will appeal to the most discerning buyer.
<cite>Anwar Syahrin Abdul Ajib, Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer, UEM Sunrise</cite>
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<blockquote>
Engaging Zaha Hadid Architects and Elenberg Fraser for the design of 412 St Kilda Rd will add a legacy building to both St Kilda Road and Melbourne’s skyline that is unmatched by other developments.

412 St Kilda Rd will not only have a unique exterior along one of Melbourne’s grandest boulevards, but will contribute to the activation of St Kilda Road and Bowen Crescent through the creation of a new café and restaurant with direct access from the street level. Furthermore, the development’s location provides direct access to Domain Interchange and the forthcoming Domain station of Melbourne Metro Rail, transporting residents into the CBD and Melbourne’s south.
<cite>Raymond Cheah, Chief Operating Officer (Commercial), UEM Sunrise</cite>
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We’re extremely thrilled to be working on our first project with City of Port Philip Council. The architectural quality of 412 St Kilda Rd will help to solidify St Kilda Road’s identity as one of Melbourne’s grandest boulevards, increasing the prestige of the address and the surrounding neighbourhood with a sophisticated development.
<cite>Patrik Schumacher, Director, Zaha Hadid Architects</cite>
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<blockquote>
Located on Melbourne’s premier boulevard, 412 St Kilda Rd brings together two internationally renowned architects, Zaha Hadid Architects and Elenberg Fraser, to create a transformative living experience.

Art and design combine to create luxurious spaces, both within the building and surrounding it. UEM Sunrise’s commitment to art and design will deliver a truly unique outcome that will enrich the urban realm.
<cite>Callum Fraser, Elenberg Fraser</cite>
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<figcaption>The Mayfair at ground level. Planning image: ZHA</figcaption></figure>Last month tenders for the construction of a dispay suite onsite for The Mayfair closed, signifying UEM Sunrise's ambitions in pushing through with the project as soon as practically possible.

To date, Zaha Hadid Architects' sole approved Melbourne project is 582-606 Collins Street. The $300 million tower for developer Landream sees 420 dwellings and 10,000sqm of office/retail space spread over 54 levels; no word has emerged as to when the Collins Street project will become reality.

Seen below right is another recent Zaha Hadid Architects design for 254-260 La Trobe Street, with Landream also behind the project. The stunning design though seems to be little more than an unrealised project.

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<figcaption>The firm's previous Melbourne works. Images: ZHA</figcaption></figure><h2>412 St Kilda Road development team</h2>

<ul>
<li>Developer: UEM Sunrise</li>
	<li>Design Architect: Zaha Hadid Architects</li>
	<li>Local Architect: Elenberg Fraser</li>
	<li>Town Planner: SJB</li>
	<li>Structural and Civil: Webber Design</li>
	<li>Building Services: Murchie Consulting</li>
	<li>Façade Engineer: BG&amp;E</li>
	<li>Wind Engineer: MEL Consultants</li>
	<li>Traffic: Traffix</li>
	<li>Acoustic: Vipac</li>
	<li>Waste Management: Leigh Design</li>
	<li>Quantity Surveyor: WT Partnership</li>
	<li>Building surveyor: PLP</li>
	<li>Fire Engineer: Umow Lai</li>
	<li>Land Surveyor: Bosco Jonson</li>
	<li>Lighting: NDY</li>
	<li>Geotech: Golders</li>
	<li>ESD: Inhabit</li>
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Zaha Hadid Architects land on St Kilda Road

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It's the stuff of roosters and feather dusters over the course of the last week. While the western end of Melbourne's CBD will be graced by a building unlike any other in Melbourne, Spring Street is set to receive a tower at the opposite end of the design scale.

As has been widely reported a new $300 million tower designed by international architecture firm Zaha Hadid Architects has been given final approval by the Victorian Government. Expected within developer Landream's 54 level tower, which weighs in at 176 metres, are 420 dwellings and in excess of 10,000sqm of office and retail space.

Designed in conjunction with Plus Architecture, the base of the tower at 582-606 Collins Street will also include ground floor art space, a public plaza to Collins Street and a new pedestrian link and a publicly accessible terrace.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/image49_3.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="582-606 Collins Street. Image: Zaha Hadid Architects"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="340" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image49_3.jpg?itok=yoJhIJix" title="582-606 Collins Street. Image: Zaha Hadid Architects" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>582-606 Collins Street. Image: Zaha Hadid Architects</figcaption></figure><blockquote>
This stand-out design will enhance the city’s skyline, deliver jobs during construction and additional housing for people wanting to live in the CBD.

The late Zaha Hadid has been described as an a starchitect, Melbourne will now have a piece of her artistic flare and I look forward to seeing it come together and provide new public space in the city.
<cite>Jill Hennessy, Acting Minister for Planning</cite>
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<blockquote>
Working in close collaboration with Zaha Hadid Architects, Plus Architecture is deeply privileged to be a part of the team bringing Dame Zaha Hadid’s inspiring design to the Melbourne skyline with the project set to be a monumental part of our city’s urban fabric and architectural narrative.
<cite>Jess Liew, Director, Plus Architecture (local architects on record)</cite>
</blockquote>

To 85 Spring Street now where revised images of Grocon's intended apartment development have appeared over online sales portals.

After much wrangling between the development team and the State planning department, a <a href="http://architectureau.com/articles/grocons-denton-corker-marshall-designed-tower-approved/">revised scheme of considerable design merit won approval during 2015</a> . Fast forward and gone is Denton Corker Marshall's design of note, replaced with a pared-down 39 level edifice.

The current version, seen below right, loses much of its architectural expression and appears externally to be little more than a generic design that smacks of value management.

Unfortunately, it also happens to be in a premier CBD location.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/image45_3.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="85 Spring Street, old and new. Images: ArchitectureAU &amp; realestate.com.au"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="373" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image45_3.jpg?itok=DbiJSh_0" title="85 Spring Street, old and new. Images: ArchitectureAU &amp; realestate.com.au" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>85 Spring Street, old and new. Images: ArchitectureAU &amp; realestate.com.au</figcaption></figure>And finally to a design spotted on Apartments.com.au's forum this week of a concept as seen below for Landream by Zaha Hadid Architects once more.

Apartments.com.au covered the story one year ago regarding Landream approaching CASA to initiate discussion on a <a href="/news/260-la-trobe-shapes-as-melbournes-next-big-tower">possible tower for 254-260 La Trobe Street</a>. The tower which was tall enough to challenge the PANS-OPS ceiling would have been of a similar height to the adjoining Aurora Melbourne Central that is now under construction.

The spectacular design that would now not adhere to the interim and soon permanent planning controls, may well be consigned to the history books.

Nonetheless a truly impressive design.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/image42zh.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Zaha Hadid Architects' take on 260 La Trobe Street."><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="538" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image42zh.jpg?itok=Y_CaZ0Ar" title="Zaha Hadid Architects' take on 260 La Trobe Street." width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Zaha Hadid Architects' take on 260 La Trobe Street.</figcaption></figure>
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