Developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/hirsch-faigen">Hirsch &amp; Faigen</a> is bringing some of the largest apartments ever delivered to the sought-after Domain Precinct, directly facing Albert Park Lake.

H&amp;F has recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-queensbury-melbourne-71-queens-road-melbourne-vic-3004">The Queensbury</a>, inspired by London’s Queens Club, the historic home of the prestigious Wimbledon, the world’s oldest tennis tournament. The opportunity for apartment buyers is as rare as securing a ticket to the finals at the All England Club, with the site being one of the very few remaining positions offering uninterrupted, never-to-be-built-out views across Albert Park Lake.

The building has been designed to maximise the unique nature of the site and its prominent parkside position. Architecture firm Forum has crafted a design that responds directly to its setting. Its façade is defined by strong vertical elements and expansive glazing, oriented to capture the unrepeatable views over Albert Park Lake, the city and the bay.

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There will be 141 two- and three-bedroom apartments in The Queensbury, many of which have already been snapped up during the early marketing stage.

The apartments have been planned to maximise natural light and visual connection to the surrounding landscape. Living areas extend to private balconies, reinforcing the relationship between interior spaces and the lake or city beyond. Bedrooms are oriented to draw in daylight, while material selections focus on natural stone, porcelain tiles and brushed nickel fixtures.

Purchasers can choose between two interior schemes, Augusta and Ascot, which interpret neutral and earth-toned palettes across kitchens and bathrooms. Kitchens incorporate natural stone benchtops, integrated Miele appliances and panelled cabinetry, with detailing designed to balance durability and everyday functionality.

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Much like the private clubs that define Wimbledon’s tradition and prestige, The Queensbury has been designed to embody an exclusive, club-style way of living.

Its resident amenities are curated to mirror the refined atmosphere of a members’ club, with spaces to gather, unwind and entertain, delivering an elevated lifestyle that feels both rare and enduring.

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“The ground level is designed as an open lounge that brings the outdoors in,” says David Harrap, Director at Forum.

“The wellness centre is a sanctuary and spills out towards the garden, creating a sense of calm.”

The wellness centre comprises a fully equipped gym, spa, cold plunge pool and sauna. A resident lounge and dining space opens to an outdoor pickleball court, aligned with the sporting culture of London’s Queens Club and a first for a Melbourne multi-residential apartment development.

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While the proximity and orientation of the site and building are unmatched, future residents will also be within walking distance of ANZAC Station and multiple tram connections along St Kilda Road. The development is also close to the NGV, Arts Centre Melbourne and major sporting venues including the MCG and Rod Laver Arena.

St Kilda Beach, along with the hospitality venues that line the foreshore, is just over two kilometres from the front door.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/hirsch-faigen">Hirsch &amp; Faigen</a> has been developing a mix of commercial and residential projects since it was founded in 2014 by Daniel Faigen and backed by Eddie Hirsch, co-founder of United Petroleum.

After recently launching its fourth Gold Coast project, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/hirsch-faigen">Hirsch &amp; Faigen</a> has also delivered local developments including Central Park in Box Hill and 107 Darling Road in Malvern East.

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The Queensbury brings Wimbledon-inspired living to Albert Park Lake

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/pdg-corporation">PDG Corporation</a> has been appointed by the Victorian Government and Development Victoria to transform a long-unused infrastructure site in Ivanhoe into a new residential precinct, delivering 275 homes alongside a 2,000 sqm public park.

The project will redevelop the former water tank site on Upper Heidelberg Road, which has been unused since 2004. The appointment follows an eight-year planning process and marks the start of detailed design, with a planning application expected to be lodged in mid-2026.

The redevelopment will introduce a new residential community in one of Melbourne’s established inner-north suburbs, with at least 10 per cent of the homes allocated as affordable housing. In addition to new housing supply, the project will expand local open space through the delivery of the public park, which will be accessible to the broader community.

PDG Managing Director and Founder Vince Giuliano said the partnership with Development Victoria presented an opportunity to deliver a housing outcome aligned with the character of the area.

“PDG is thrilled to partner with Development Victoria to bring new housing options to this popular part of Melbourne,” Giuliano said.

“This exceptional location offers a rare opportunity to create a vibrant, connected community, and we look forward to working closely with Development Victoria and other stakeholders to bring their vision to life.”

The Ivanhoe project continues PDG’s track record of delivering mixed-use and community-focused developments in Melbourne.

PDG has just sought to upscale its plans for its prime Southbank site on Queens Bridge Street. They are seeking to developer 637 apartments across a 71-storey tower.

PDG appointed to develop Ivanhoe water tank site by Development Victoria

National developer Fortis has received development approval for Crest &amp; Walker, its Newstead apartment development on Kyabra Street.

Construction by Binah is expected to commence on the 20-storey, Bureau^Proberts-designed building soon. There will be 65 two- and three-bedroom apartments on offer, starting at $1.8 million.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/crest-walker-12-kyabra-street-newstead-qld-4006">Crest &amp; Walker</a> marks the fourth active development to be delivered by Fortis in Brisbane, following River House, now nearing completion, a residential project in New Farm, and a mixed-use development in Hamilton. Several additional projects remain in the pipeline as the development manager continues to grow its footprint across South-East Queensland.

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Dan Boman, General Manager – Development, Queensland, said the continued expansion in Brisbane projects managed by Fortis reflects the company’s commitment to design-led development and thoughtful placemaking.

“We’re proud to be strengthening our presence in Brisbane with Crest &amp; Walker, particularly in such lifestyle destination as Newstead," Bonman says.

"Every Fortis project is shaped by its context, and we approach each one with the respect and care it deserves."

Bonman believes Crest &amp; Walker will&nbsp;attract a discerning buyer who values design, thoughtful amenity and a lifestyle that captures the best of contemporary Brisbane.

"Our focus is always on creating places that feel connected to their neighbourhood and elevate the everyday experience for residents. Newstead continues to evolve as one of Brisbane’s most sought-after urban communities, and Crest &amp; Walker reflects our ambition to contribute meaningfully to that story."

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The building’s design features a contemporary brick podium softened by vertical greenery, creating a distinctive architectural expression within the Newstead streetscape. Positioned between Gasworks and James Street, the project sits within one of Brisbane’s most coveted lifestyle precincts, surrounded by dining, retail and cultural destinations.

A communal rooftop will feature a sun lounge and pool, BBQ facilities and a sauna, all set against panoramic views across Newstead and the Brisbane CBD.

Slaite Projects will handle the sales campaign, which will kick off in May.

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Fortis to launch Crest & Walker, Newstead following development approval

Singaporean developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/centurion-global">Centurion</a> has unveiled plans for a major mixed-use redevelopment of the former John Martin &amp; Co warehouse building on Adelaide CBD's dress circle North Terrace.

The $300 million redevelopment will comprise three towers, rising behind and above the preserved 19th-century sandstone façade. The proposal would retain and integrate the heritage-listed structure while introducing a trio of contemporary towers that combine student accommodation, residential apartments, and commercial uses.

There will be apartments to purchase, as well as a 30-storey, purpose-built&nbsp;student accommodation tower, designed to respond to growing demand for dedicated student housing in Adelaide’s CBD.&nbsp;Ground and podium levels across the development are expected to host retail, food and beverage, and entertainment uses, helping to activate the street edge and create stronger pedestrian connections between North Terrace and the nearby Rundle Mall retail precinct.

A key element of the proposal is the preservation of the site’s historic sandstone building, constructed in 1867 and designed by prominent colonial architects Edmund Wright, Edward John Woods, and Edward Hamilton. The building originally operated as a warehouse for the well-known Adelaide department store John Martin &amp; Co before the retailer closed in 1998.

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The site sits opposite several of Adelaide’s most significant cultural institutions, including the Art Gallery of South Australia, the South Australian Museum, the State Library, and the university precinct. Its location places it within a corridor that connects the city’s cultural, education, and retail destinations.

It is the second redevelopment proposal on North Terrace in recent months, with Palumbo Group set to redevelop the heritage-listed former Royal Hotel which has laid vacant for over a decade.

They are planning 211 apartments across two towers, just over a kilometre from Centurion's project.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/sa/palumbo-group-to-redevelop-kent-town-pub-into-new-apartment-development">Palumbo Group to redevelop Kent Town pub into new apartment development</a>

Centurion plots $300m triple-tower redevelopment for heritage John Martin’s warehouse on Adelaide’s North Terrace

After laying vacant for over a decade, construction is set to begin on a major residential and mixed-use development at the heritage-listed former Royal Hotel in Kent Town.

The Royal Apartments development by South Australian developer Palumbo Group will deliver 211 new dwellings across two residential towers while preserving and restoring the iconic State Heritage-listed building at 2-8 North Terrace.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/royal-apartments-2-8-north-terrace-adelaide-sa-5000">Royal Apartments</a> will consist of a 15-level Hills Tower and a 16-level City Tower on the doorstep of the Adelaide Park Lands.

The heritage Royal Hotel building, added to the State Heritage Register in 1986, will be retained and adaptively reused as part of the development.

The development will also include ground-level retail, communal open space including a swimming pool, bicycle parking, and 235 on-site car parks.

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Providing housing for key workers is central to this development, with 20 percent of dwellings set aside for doctors, nurses, police officers and other essential workers at a 25 percent reduction of rental costs.

The project is being delivered by South Australian family-owned developer the Palumbo Group, who have over seen several high-quality residential and commercial developments across Adelaide.

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A heritage investment neighbouring St Vincent’s hospital has successfully transacted for $5,100,000 to a local developer in Melbourne’s city fringe. 
The property located at 11 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, borders St Vincent’s Hospital – which is set to undergo a $60 million redevelopment – and was transacted by CBRE’s Healthcare &amp; Social Infrastructure and City Sales &amp; Development Sites teams. 
Being offered with vacant possession, the site is currently occupied by Alcaston Gallery – one of Melbourne’s leading contemporary art galleries. 
CBRE’s Josh Twelftree, David Minty, Jimmy Tat, Sandro Peluso and Dylan Kylner steered thecampaign, which garnered interest and multiple offers from both developers and healthcare owner-occupiers. 
“11 Brunswick Street attracted significant interest from a range of buyer profiles, however, most notable were owner-occupiers in the healthcare sector and residential developers,” said Mr Twelftree. 
“Given the 11-level redevelopment of St Vincent’s, the property offers strong incentive for ancillary usages.” 
Mr Minty added that the property was one of the most attractive in the CBD, featuring a standout heritage façade. 
“Given the flexibility of the seven-level Development Approval behind the façade, the opportunity resonated with a variety of end users,” Mr Minty said.   
Established in 1989, the Gallery features a national and international exhibition schedule and represents contemporary artists from Australia and the Asia Pacific Region.
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Fitzroy's Alcaston Gallery sold for $5.1 million

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Dangrove, the Alexandria warehouse designed by architect Alec Tzannes, has won the Harry Seidler Award for Commercial Architecture at the National Architecture Awards.
It was designed specifically for art collector Judith Neilson's collection, one of the largest Chinese private art collections in Australia.
The state of the art facility with 10,000 square metres of space has the functionality and flexibility to not only store and display artwork, but also host private events.
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At the centre of Dangrove is the Great Hall. 
The grand room, around 90 metres long and 18 metres wide, is used for art to be temporarily displayed, evaluated and curated.
"The plan is formed by regular bays across the length and in cross section by a ceiling that steps in height from 6m to 28 metres at each bay," Tzannes describes the space.
"A soft even light floods this space through a double skin of UV reducing polycarbonate material above a wall datum of polished concrete.
"Sculptural concrete skylights terminate the Great Hall at each end to heighten the sensory experience of natural light within."
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Dangrove is designed with a minimum 100 year life, delivering low net energy use and a low carbon footprint.
The upper level of the two storey facility is split in to two parts, with an adjoining sculpture garden.
The first art evaluation space is the long room which runs along the street with a scalloped concrete ceiling. 
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Art collector Peter Maddison has listed his long held Surry Hills commercial premises.
Maddison, who paid $840,000 for the 1830s built sandstone property, opened Filter Fine Art on the ground floor of <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/for-sale/property-201-albion-street-surry-hills-nsw-2010-503353434" target="_blank">201 Albion Street </a>last year along with Dr Ian Geraghty.
Previously it had been Badger &amp; Fox Gallery.
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One of Filter Fine Arts earliest exhibitions were British artists known internationally.
Works from the likes of Tracey Emin, Antony Gormley and Damian Hirst were featured. 
The property, offered as a freehold, is also being marketed as having residential potential with four upstairs bedrooms.
The gallery space downstairs would act as the open plan living and dining areas. There's a recently added open living room that flows to an architecturally designed rear courtyard.
In the courtyard is a heated swimming pool and a built in barbecue. The entire roof was also recently replace, with extensive solar panelling installed.
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There are nine cameras as part of the state of the art security system.
One Commercial agents Simon Kent and Joshua Charles have the listing, with offers between $4 million to $4.2 million being sought.
Peter Maddison studied advertising and fashion photography at Medway College of Design (now UCA) and has worked as a photographer in the UK and overseas.
Since 1986 Peter has been a director at Flash Graphics with large format graphic production facilities in Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra.
Flash Graphics is currently a sponsor of the National Gallery of Australia and has worked closely with them on projects including ‘James Turrell – A Retrospective’, ‘Mudmen’ by Ramesh Nithiyendran, Fiona Hall’s ‘Wrong Way Time’ and ‘Light Moves: Contemporary Australian Video Art."
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Art collector Peter Maddison lists Surry Hills gallery and residence

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The closed Watters Gallery building in East Sydney has been listed for the first time in more than five decades. 
It goes to March 14 Colliers auction.
The three-storey Victorian corner terrace was built in the 1850s.
It saw many exhibitions by many top artists, including Reg Mombassa.
Its long-time owners, Frank Watters and Geoffrey and Alex Legge, are retiring and moving to the country.
Colliers agent Miron Solomons said the gallery opened in 1968.
"It would be ideal for a really cool creative as a corporate HQ and is ready to be transformed into something a little bit unique," Solomons said. 
There is buyers’ interest above the $5 million mark for the 578-square-metre freehold building at 109 Riley Street, on the corner of Stanley Lane in East Sydney.
There is 578 square metres of space is the gallery that closed in 2018.
Solomons said it was originally the site of a boot warehouse in 1858.
It became the Victoria Hotel between 1863 and 1870, and from 1871 The Harp of Erin Hotel.
In 1921 the building was used as a shop with the flat above and then altered in 1968 to accommodate the gallery.
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