<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/s-p-setia">SP Setia</a> has lodged plans for a $750 million, three-tower mixed-use precinct that would complete the long-running redevelopment of Carlton's former Carlton United Breweries site.

The proposal at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/185-195-queensberry-street-carlton-vic-3053">46-78 Bouverie Street and 185-195 Queensberry Street</a> spans a 6,468 sqm site, the last remaining undeveloped parcels within the former brewery's 2007 masterplan.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">COX Architecture</a>, the development will comprise two purpose-built student accommodation towers and a third build-to-sell apartment tower above a shared commercial podium and basement.

Across the three towers, SP Setia is proposing 606 build-to-sell apartments and 1,499 student accommodation units containing 2,009 beds.

The apartments will sit in the tallest tower, which will rise nearly 200m and 55 storeys. It will become&nbsp;one of the more substantial new build-to-sell apartment projects at the northern edge of Melbourne's CBD.

The apartment mix is weighted toward smaller inner-city product, with 188 studios, 206 one-bedroom apartments, 192 two-bedroom apartments and 20 three-bedroom apartments

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Part of the precinct will be a large-scale&nbsp;3,684 sqm supermarket and a further 2,198 sqm of speciality retail, creating close to 5,900 sqm of new commercial space within the precinct.

But one of the biggest components of the proposal is what sits between the buildings.

Around 4,650 sqm, or roughly 72 per cent of the site, will be publicly accessible open space, incorporating plazas, pedestrian connections, landscaped laneways and retail spill-out areas.

The ground plane is intended to finally complete pedestrian connections envisaged when the CUB masterplan was first approved nearly two decades ago, stitching together Victoria Street, Queensberry Street, Bouverie Street and Swanston Street through the former brewery precinct.

Urbis said the development would "complete the CUB precinct", with the public realm providing important north-south and east-west connections through what is currently the final undeveloped portion of the masterplanned site.

SP Setia is also exploring a new linear park within the Bouverie Street road reserve, with the concept to be developed further with the City of Melbourne through the planning process.

The proposal is being pursued through the Victorian Government's Development Facilitation Program under Clause 53.23 for significant residential development with affordable housing.

The planning report acknowledges the proposed heights exceed those contemplated under the original Comprehensive Development Plan and masterplan, but argues the built-form context has changed considerably over the past two decades.

Urbis said the three towers would instead create a stepped transition between Carlton and the Hoddle Grid, rising progressively from the 94.1-metre Tower One along the Queensberry Street edge to the 199.44-metre Tower Three closer to the established CBD-scale buildings to the south.

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SP Setia plans to deliver the development across three stages.

Stage One would deliver the basement, podium and retail areas for the entire precinct alongside the first student tower. Tower Two would follow in Stage Two, before the 606-apartment Tower Three is delivered as the final stage.

If approved and delivered, the project would close out a redevelopment process that has been underway since the former brewery masterplan was approved in 2007, adding more than 2,600 student beds and apartments to a precinct already home to Swanston Central, the Barak Building, RMIT Design Hub and several large student accommodation developments.

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Joel Robinson

SP Setia plans three-tower finale for Carlton’s former CUB precinct

Melbourne developer Lowe Living is seeking to add to its growing bayside apartment pipeline, filing plans for a boutique eight-residence development in tightly held Middle Park.

Lowe Living, which has built much of its development portfolio across Melbourne's affluent bayside and south-east suburbs, is behind the plans for the 730 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/123-125-erskine-street-middle-park-vic-3206">123-125 Erskine Street</a>, just off Armstrong Street and within the Armstrong Street Neighbourhood Activity Centre.

The developer is seeking approval for a five-storey residential building above two basement levels, with just eight large-format apartments and 18 car spaces.

“This is a deliberately very different proposition for us,"&nbsp;Tim Lowe, Co-Founder of Lowe Living, said.

"Eight residences is exceptionally boutique, but that's precisely what this site calls for.

“There is a strong community in Middle Park and the surrounding suburbs who have spent decades building a life here. They no longer want the maintenance of a large period home, but they aren't prepared to compromise on space, quality or location. We think there is a real opportunity to capture that hyper local market. A site like this rarely comes to market.”

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The low-density proposal has been designed by Cera Stribley and is being progressed through the Victorian Government's Great Design Fast Track pathway, having already secured eligibility from the Minister for Planning.

The Office of the Victorian Government Architect supported its eligibility after finding the proposal demonstrated consistency with the program's seven design principles, while the project's financial feasibility has also been independently confirmed by Invest Victoria.

The project is targeting the downsizer market, with the planning documents describing the homes as larger-format residences and noting the two penthouses could otherwise have been configured as four separate apartments.

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The site has dual frontage to Erskine Street and Canterbury Place and currently comprises a collection of commercial buildings used as offices, including a former heritage bakehouse, a former stable, a later gabled addition and a central courtyard.

It sits within the Commercial 1 Zone and the Armstrong Street Commercial Precinct heritage overlay, with the existing property classified as a contributory heritage place.

Heritage has subsequently played a significant role in Cera Stribley's design.

The front section of the former bakehouse facing Erskine Street will be retained, including its return walls, street-facing hipped roof and chimneys, while the Erskine Street façade and part of the western return wall of the former stable will also be incorporated into the new development.

Levels four and five will be set back five metres from the retained stable façade, while bricks removed through demolition are proposed to be salvaged and reused within the new building where possible.

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Rather than presenting as a single five-storey building to Erskine Street, Cera Stribley has broken the development into a series of distinct forms.

A three-storey infill element will sit between the retained bakehouse and stable façades, with the upper levels recessed behind the heritage fabric. Canterbury Place will similarly feature two three-storey podium forms, separated by a central pedestrian accessway, before the upper two levels step back from the street.

A pedestrian through-link will run through the centre of the project between Erskine Street and Canterbury Place, creating entrances from both sides of the site and introducing landscaping and communal areas through the ground plane.

Landscape architect Acre has designed planting across the ground level, private terraces and upper levels, including a feature canopy tree at level three and integrated planting and arbours across the level four terraces. Five existing Erskine Street trees are proposed to be retained.

Sustainability is also a significant component of the Great Design Fast Track application. The apartments are targeting an average eight-star NatHERS rating, with no residence below 6.5 stars, while the project has achieved a 75 per cent BESS score. Seven of the eight apartments are designed for cross-ventilation, with the remaining residence using mechanically assisted natural ventilation.

The plans also incorporate an 8kWp rooftop solar system, a 5,000-litre rainwater tank and infrastructure allowing future electric vehicle charging for every residence.

Lowe has a strong portfolio across Melbourne's blue-chip suburbs. They recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/jardin-house-by-lowe-living-camberwell-335-camberwell-road-camberwell-vic-3124">Jardin House by Lowe Living</a> in Camberwell, their first development in the Stonnington LGA.

Lowe Living unveils Middle Park apartment development

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	<li data-end="442" data-section-id="8tsh6o" data-start="289">DVB Projects is preparing to launch its second Gold Coast apartment development, with demolition now underway at 137 Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach.</li>
	<li data-end="573" data-section-id="1nyxl3e" data-start="443">The 34-level tower will comprise just 49 ultra-luxury residences, including half-floor, full-floor and penthouse apartments.</li>
	<li data-end="717" data-section-id="oiyimj" data-start="574">The launch follows strong demand at DVB's nearby Sea Glass project, which is more than 50 per cent sold and currently under construction.</li>
	<li data-end="888" data-section-id="epk9o9" data-start="718">The development adds to the transformation of Old Burleigh Road, with premium beachfront apartment projects continuing to reshape the tightly held Broadbeach strip.</li>
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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/dvb-projects">DVB Projects</a> is preparing to launch its second Gold Coast apartment development, with demolition now underway on the Broadbeach site as the Sydney developer moves closer to bringing the ultra-luxury project to market.

The 34-level tower at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/137-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">137 Old Burleigh Road</a> will comprise just 49 residences, ranging from half-floor apartments through to full-floor homes and a penthouse. The launch follows the strong sales performance of DVB's nearby Sea Glass development. More than half of the apartments at Sea Glass, on the other side of Broadbeach, have been snapped up, well ahead of its late 2027 completion

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The start of demolition at 137 Old Burleigh Road signals DVB Projects’ underlying confidence in the Gold Coast’s luxury beachside apartment sector.

“We see the Gold Coast as one of the most compelling lifestyle markets in Australia, particularly at the premium end where demand continues to deepen,” said Dean Brown, Managing Director of DVB.&nbsp;

“This project has been carefully designed to respond to that demand - delivering large-format residences with a level of quality, privacy and amenity that is still relatively rare in the apartment market on the beachside."

Brown says the site itself is "exceptional."

"Old Burleigh Road is one of the most tightly held beachfront strips, and opportunities to deliver a project of this scale and calibre in this location are extremely limited.”

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The project will comprise 40 half-floor residences of approximately 260 sqm, alongside eight full-floor residences spanning around 524 sqm.

A single penthouse will crown the building, featuring a private pool, barbecue area, indoor gym and dedicated entertaining spaces.

Residents will have access to a resort-style suite of amenities, including a 20-metre pool with daybeds, a gymnasium, hot and cold plunge pools, a sauna, and private residents’ lounge and dining facilities.

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Sales agent Todd Matheson, of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/pezet-matheson">Pezet Matheson</a>, which is marketing both 137 Old Burleigh Road and Sea Glass, said 137 Old Burleigh Road would address a clear gap in the market for genuine luxury products.

“There are very few opportunities on the Gold Coast where buyers can secure a residence of this size and quality in a new building,” Matheson said.

“What we’re seeing is a growing cohort of downsizers and interstate buyers who still want space - they’re not willing to compromise on living area, entertaining or finishes.

“This project has been designed with that buyer in mind. It offers the scale of a home, combined with the convenience and security of apartment living, in one of the coast’s most desirable positions.”

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Located on a 1,156 sqm site one block from the beachfront, the development will replace an ageing walk-up building and is expected to contribute to the ongoing transformation of the Old Burleigh Road strip into one of the Gold Coast’s most prestigious residential corridors.

With the development moving into the delivery phase, 137 Old Burleigh Road is slated to hit the market later this year.

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DVB Projects to launch second Broadbeach apartment tower as demolition commences

<a data-end="327" data-is-only-node="" data-start="250" href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/norus-projects" rel="noopener" target="_new">Norus Developments</a> has lodged plans for a new apartment development in Clayton that would add further momentum to the suburb's emerging Green Street corridor.

Plans have been lodged for the consolidated site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/1359-1365-centre-road-clayton-vic-3168">1359-1365 Centre Road</a>, where Norus is seeking approval for 218 apartments across a 12-storey apartment building designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/life-architecture-and-urban-design">Life Architecture</a>.

The proposal sits within the Clayton Major Activity Centre at the threshold of the planned Green Street corridor, a landscaped pedestrian connection intended to improve links through the precinct towards Clayton Railway Station.

The development would replace the site's existing collection of low-scale residential and commercial buildings with a single consolidated building, introducing significantly greater housing density to this part of Centre Road.

A retail tenancy is proposed at ground level to activate the Centre Road frontage, accompanied by transparent street interfaces and landscaping intended to create a more pedestrian-focused edge to the development.

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The building has been designed with stepped massing and upper-level setbacks to manage its transition towards surrounding residential properties. The planning report describes the approach as one that integrates the building into the landscape rather than treating landscaping as a secondary element.

"A strong landscape and public realm strategy underpins the proposal," Urbis states in the planning report.

"Public benefits include an affordable housing contribution, a new pocket park, generous landscaped setbacks, deep soil planting and integrated Water Sensitive Urban Design."

The report adds that these elements are intended to create "a permeable, pedestrian-focused ground plane that enhances walkability, supports urban cooling and reinforces the emerging Green Street character."

Biophilic and passive design principles extend through the residential levels, with planting, daylight, natural ventilation and views towards landscaped areas forming part of the amenity strategy.

Parking would be concentrated away from the public realm, with 145 car spaces proposed from the rear laneway rather than dominating the Centre Road frontage.

The proposal follows an extensive pre-application process with the City of Monash. Three formal meetings were held between the project team and Council from December 2025 to March 2026, with the scheme evolving through several concept iterations before the current design was lodged.

The project arrives as Clayton prepares for substantial change around its established activity centre and the wider Suburban Rail Loop precinct. Its position on Centre Road places the development within an existing concentration of shops, services and public transport, while the Green Street connection is intended to strengthen pedestrian access towards Clayton Railway Station.

First look: Norus plans landscape-led apartment project for Clayton’s emerging Green Street

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gardner-vaughan-group">Gardner Vaughan Group</a> has officially commenced construction on Bronze on Chevron, celebrating the sod turning of its first-ever Gold Coast development and marking a significant milestone in the company's continued expansion across South East Queensland.&nbsp;

Following the successful delivery of premium residential developments throughout Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/bronze-on-chevron-8-mawarra-street-chevron-island-qld-4217">Bronze on Chevron</a> represents Gardner Vaughan Group's entry into the Gold Coast market. Bronze will deliver 119 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments above two ground-level retail tenancies.

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The recent sod turning ceremony was attended by Deputy Mayor Mark Hammel, President of the Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club, Cassandra Sedgman, project consultants, purchasers, project partners and invited guests to celebrate the commencement of construction.&nbsp;

Gardner Vaughan Group Chief Executive Officer Simon Betteridge said Bronze on Chevron represented an exciting new chapter for the business.&nbsp;

"We've spent almost four decades building homes that respond to the way people want to live, and we're excited to bring that experience to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/chevron-island-qld-4217">Chevron Island</a>," Betteridge said.

"Bronze on Chevron is particularly significant because it marks Gardner Vaughan Group's first development on the Gold Coast following many successful projects across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast."

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Betteridge said the ground breaking is a proud moment for the&nbsp;team and their purchasers, who can now see their future homes beginning to take shape.&nbsp;

"As both developer and builder, we're able to oversee every aspect of the project from design through to construction, ensuring the quality and attention to detail Gardner Vaughan Group has become renowned for."&nbsp;

Designed by acclaimed architectural practice <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cottee-parker-architects">Cottee Parker</a>, Bronze on Chevron has been thoughtfully designed to complement Chevron Island's evolving streetscape while embracing its relaxed coastal lifestyle.

The development will offer generous residences with refined interiors, premium finishes and resort-style amenities, with completion anticipated in early 2029.&nbsp;

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The development will offer generous residences with refined interiors, premium finishes and resort-style amenities, with completion anticipated in early 2029

Gardner Vaughan Group breaks ground on first Gold Coast development, Bronze on Chevron

Brisbane off the plan apartments

Prominent Brisbane developer Dibcorp has successfully sold out its soon to be completed Newstead apartment development, Bide Newstead.

Bide Newstead has been one of the most popular projects in Brisbane since being launched a few years ago.&nbsp;

In an impressive feat, LPS Construction completed the build of Bide in just over 18 months during one of the most challenging times in the construction industry in Queensland.

Ideally located across from the Gasworks Precinct, Bide consists of 89 apartments and skyhomes across 15 levels, with only six or seven apartments per floor.

The final apartments to sell were the three-bedroom units which were priced from $1,495,000. The largest three-bedroom apartments were priced from $2.5 million. They have nearly 200 sqm of living space.

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The project also features 650 sqm of amenities across two levels, including BBQ facilities, private cabanas, landscaped areas, and seating.

Keenan &amp; Byrne sold the last of the apartments. Fraser Byrne said the enquiry was significant during the construction phase of the project.

Byrne says the construction status is now top of the list of questions to ask when enquiring.

"Their first question is 'is the project under construction, and if not, why?'" Byrne says.

"The second question is 'who is the development team and what have they delivered before?'".

Byrne says these are completely understandable requests in the current climate.

"Buyers have access to a vast amount of information nowadays and are often well educated in&nbsp;<a href="/guides/the-ultimate-off-the-plan-guide-5-property-experts-share-advice-for-buying-a-new-apartment-or-townhome" target="">buying off the plan</a>, so they want full confidence in the project.

"I think these are completely understandable requests and in fact encourage buyers to ask these questions in their search for the right property because if they can be answered with confidence, they should feel comfortable proceeding."

Dibcorp has been developing apartments across Brisbane since being founded in 1996 by&nbsp;Franco Di Bartolomeo.

The developer recently submitted plans to convert the former Spring Hill Hotel into an <a href="/news/qld/dibcorp-set-to-redevelop-former-spring-hill-hotel-into-apartment-development">18-level mixed-use tower with 126 apartments</a>.

Bide Newstead has been one of the most popular projects in Brisbane since being launched a few years ago

Staff Writer

Dibcorp's Bide apartments in Newstead sells out as construction approaches completion

Residential developer Azure has secured a buyer for the most expensive penthouse in their Toowong apartment development, One Earle Lane.

The penthouse, one of four that will top the project in Brisbane's inner west, sold for $3.85 million to a local buyer.

One Earle Lane by Azure, which is taking shape on a 2,697 sqm parkside block on the corner of Sylvan Road and Earle Lane, comprises 90 apartments across eight levels.

Just eight apartments are left in the project, including three penthouses which start from $3.6 million.

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Azure Director Trent Kiernan said One Earle Lane has been "extremely well received by the market."

“We’re pleased to announce that, with construction now well under way, the first of our exclusive penthouse collection has sold to a local buyer capping off a strong run of sales across the development,” Kiernan said.

“One Earle Lane has been extremely well received by the market with buyers recognising our vision to create a premium project that offers a suite of superbly appointed residences and amenities.”

Designed by Paul Conrad from Conrad Architects, One Earle Lane will deliver a collection of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments that have been crafted to take advantage of the site’s proximity to urban and natural amenity, including Toowong Park and the nearby Brisbane River.

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Residences in the Parkview and Penthouse Collection each deliver unobstructed northern views across the heritage-listed park.

The four penthouse apartments command park and city views on the northern façade and provide spacious living areas that are enhanced by expansive balconies.

Each penthouse features three bedrooms plus a multi-purpose room.

“Among the buyers showing interest in the remaining Parkview and Penthouse Collection are affluent downsizers from surrounding suburbs who appreciate everything the area has to offer,” Keirnan added.

“As One Earle Lane starts to take shape, we anticipate that interest in our Parkview and Penthouse Collections will continue to increase.”

One Earle Lane takes residential living in Toowong to a new level, from the entry lobby, concierge desk and business lounge, to the rooftop residents club above the eighth floor with its resort-style facilities including a wellness area with a large sauna, steam room, hot and cold magnesium plunge baths and gymnasium.

The rooftop recreation club will feature a 25-metre swimming pool with sun lounges and barbecue area, while the wellness centre will deliver a combined offering of restoration zones and physical activities.

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The indoor spaces within the residents’ recreation club include a cinema and a private dining room, which is fully equipped with a chef’s kitchen to provide a true residential dining experience - or it can double as a luxe boardroom or an area for business presentations.

One Earle Lane, with its dominating frontage along the tree-lined Sylvan Road, takes advantage of its prime location in Toowong, the western gateway to Brisbane’s CBD and surrounded by natural and urban amenities, including retail, education and professional employment nodes.

Keirnan said Azure has taken a global design approach with One Earle Lane to create bespoke residences that are aligned with the demands of owner occupiers.

“We pride ourselves on creating communities in which people live and One Earle Lane epitomises this philosophy. The level of amenity to be found is the kind that would only be available in a building with twice the number of apartments.

“One Earle Lane also delivers a diverse range of residences to cater for a range of buyers looking for a chic and sophisticated lifestyle that truly feels like home. We are pleased to say that our buyers recognise the level of detail and planning that has gone into this project to achieve this.”

One Earle Lane is under construction by 5Point Projects, the builder that is currently progressing construction of Azure’s One Five Six project in New Farm, which is due for completion in the first quarter of 2024.

Construction of One Earle Lane began in January this year, with Azure targeting completion in the fourth quarter of next year.

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One Earle Lane by Azure, which is taking shape on a 2,697 sqm parkside block on the corner of Sylvan Road and Earle Lane, comprises 90 apartments across eight levels

Azure secure priciest sale in One Earle Lane, Toowong apartment development

Brisbane unit vales continued to grow over September as supply remains incredibly tight in the Queensland capita.

CoreLogic's monthly Hedonic Home Value Index showed another surge in Brisbane unit vales over last month, a further 1.1 per cent. The rolling quarterly gains of 3.7 per cent makes the Brisbane unit market one of the best performing unit markets in the country.

The Brisbane unit median is now&nbsp;$539,169, a rise from the previous months $520,000.

CoreLogic Research Director Tim Lawless said the performance of the housing market in Brisbane reflects the underlying supply dynamic, with advertised supply levels around 40 per cent below the previous five-year average.

"The trend in advertised stock levels is a key influence on housing values," Lawless says.

"The flow of new listings has been on an upwards trajectory since early June, bucking the normal seasonal trend where new listings are typically flat to falling through winter. Over the four weeks ending September 24th, the flow of new capital city listings was 14 per cent higher than at the same time last year and 8.0 per cent above the previous five year average."

Lawless notes however that, while total&nbsp;capital city listings remain below last year and less than the five-year average, there is a clear upswing in available supply.

<h2>What's happening in the Brisbane off the plan apartment market?</h2>

The <a href="/developments/brisbane-qld">Brisbane off the plan apartment market</a> is firing on all cylinders, still driven by a lack of supply across the city.

The supply constraints was evident in Rider Levett Bucknall's 2023 Crane Index which showed the Queensland capital recorded a net loss in crane numbers over the past six months.

Pikos Group have timed the relaunch of their Kangaroo Point apartment development, Skye Residences, perfectly, at a time where there's little to no premium riverfront apartment projects.

They've secured a number of sales at the luxury two-tower, 68-apartment development on one of the best sites in the whole of Brisbane.

Pikos Group CEO Michelle Wooldridge says the response from the immediate local market has been overwhelming, with Brisbane buyers accounting for $20 million in sales over last month alone.

"Many buyers have viewed more than five residential projects and revisted Skye, realising it cannot be matched for quality of finish and its absolute riverfront location," Wooldridge says.

“People can see the tower crane in place, a full basement completed and that construction of the building is progressing and a reality. While many other projects have been put on hold, Skye is clearly progressing and this certainty has boosted demand.”

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Pikos recently completed the excavation of the basement on the River Terrace site, a major milestone in construction. They've appoted Tomkins Commercial to build the project, which will be complete in 2025.

Read more: <a href="/news/qld/pikos-advance-construction-at-kangaroo-point-apartment-development-skye-residences">Pikos advance construction at Kangaroo Point apartment development, Skye Residences</a>

Wooldridge says buyers were attracted to the views on offer and apartment sizes, with all luxury residences featuring uninterrupted views of the Brisbane City skyline, South Bank, the Botanic Gardens and the Brisbane River.

“We are finding that buyers require a visual demonstration of value which Skye offers in abundance including a strong recognition of, and appreciation for, generous use of natural stone throughout the residence, premium Vzug appliances and Parisi tapware, master king sized suites with upgraded built-in wardrobes, and ensuites with baths

“Our purchasers are motivated to upgrade their living environment, and at the same time, maximise a riverfront lifestyle on Brisbane’s premier dress circle, within walking distance of waterfront dining and the CBD."

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At the other end of the market, longstanding Brisbane developer Azure has continued its success in Brisbane's northern corridor, doubling down on what sales manager Allyce Kluger says is a niche market to be developing in.

"We're one of few developers creating design-led and amenity rich townhouses in the northern corridor," Kluger says, adding that the northern hub has "everything a buyer would need."

"The northern corridor has grown in popularity, with good schools, transport and retail. Our projects are more price pointed than a house, while families have also been attracted to a lock up and leave, low maintenance lifestyle which a house doesn't tend to offer," Kluger said.

Azure have been developing in the northern corridor for a number of years. They've already sold two thirds of their yet to be launched 76-townhouse development Willow in North Lakes, and they're soon to launch Elwood by Azure, another 68 townhouses in Mango Hill bordering a nature reserve.

They're currently construction their sold out Munro by Azure in Bundamba.

Kluger said Azure's biggest marketing tool is to point prospective buyers&nbsp;in the direction of their previously completed projects nearby to show what it would be like living in an Azure community.

"We have 25 year caretaking agreements in every community we develop to ensure we deliver on the promise and our properties remain special forever. We are also a builder developer and can therefore give buyers confidence in the final price, having a deep understanding of the true construction costs.”

Next year Azure will launch their Casuarina project at 6 Grand Parade which will have 91 "subtropical" apartments and terraces.

The Brisbane off the plan apartment market is firing on all cylinders, still driven by a lack of supply across the city

City Beat September 2023: Locals snap up off the plan projects in and out of Brisbane

National developer Kokoda Property have revealed what they intend on doing with their mega-site in Brisbane's Tenerrife.

Kokoda, who have previously completed apartment developments Chester &amp; Ella in Newstead and The Ambrose in Milton, has lodged plans for three towers on the 17,612 sqm site at 17-27 Skyring Terrace site, one of the last undeveloped riverfront sites in Brisbane.

The former Riverside Industrial Sands site, which Kokoda paid over $100 million for earlier this year, will home a total of 380 residences, with the towers ranging from 12 to 30 levels.

There will be&nbsp;a 9,149 sqm hotel, a large plaza, extended riverwalk and laneways throughout with lively public spaces, complemented by 15 office tenancies totalling 2,400sqm and 2,800 sqm of retail, cafes, and restaurants.

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Kokoda Property Founder and Managing Director, Mark Stevens, said that the project aims to provide enhanced design and landscaping that speaks to Brisbane's subtropical biophilic surroundings and Woolstore design intent while providing large, open public spaces.

“Kokoda Property is passionate about providing riverfront amenity on this site and we are committed to creating a contemporary, welcoming place that extends Teneriffe’s culture to the riverfront,” Stevens said.

The project is a collaboration between Kokoda's longtime design partners Cottee Parker Architects, who have designed Chester &amp; Ella and Kokoda's newest Milton tower Ruby Ruby, Carr, and Urbis Town Planning and Landscaping. Leaning into the cultural fabric of Teneriffe, the development will create a much sought-after address for residents and the community.

"Unique to the proposal is the ground plane public plaza, which will unlock 8,902 sqm of public open space, comprising 50 per cent of the site, to residents and visitors of Teneriffe," Urbis said.&nbsp;

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The development will be delivered in stages.&nbsp;The first stage will include shorter buildings on Skyring Terrace and Commercial Road (Tower 3 &amp; 4), followed by stage two (Tower 2), and ultimately stages three and four (Tower 1).

Tower 1, the tallest of the towers, is set to have 114 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, including a handful of sub-penthouses and penthouses. Tower 1 will also home a 160-room hotel.&nbsp;

Tower 2 will comprise 159 apartments and Tower 3 will have around 100 apartments with some loft-style residences.

"While the riverwalk attracts pedestrians and cyclists, we have an opportunity to create something in and of the neighbourhood—that speaks to the history, quality, and sensitivities of the local area, for a modern global audience," Cottee Parker noted in their design statement.&nbsp;

"Rarely can you affect the fabric of a neighbourhood in such a profound way, restitching the iconic heritage of a storied suburb to the source of its fortune and fame: the Brisbane River."

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Towers 1 and 2 will be connected by a sky bridge on level 14, offering access to a VIP lounge in Tower 2, exclusively for hotel guests. Additional hotel amenities on this level include a 350 sqm day spa, a 437 sqm restaurant and bar, and a 179 sqm Brisbane River-facing pool and deck. Meeting rooms, three ballrooms, and a 556 sqm outdoor terrace lawn with another lounge on level 5 further enhance the hotel's offerings.

Residents will also benefit from rooftop communal decks on each of the towers, including a&nbsp;podium level pool deck on Tower 1. Tower 2 offers additional amenities on level 2, such as a karaoke room, dining/meeting rooms, a sports games lounge, a residential lounge, gym, a cinema room, a multi-sports simulator, barbecues, and a play space room. Tower 3 features a rooftop lap pool, hot spa, cabanas, sun lounges, an outdoor cinema lawn, barbecues, and a sunset lounge.&nbsp;

To further enrich the neighbourhood, the development plans include a small amount of office space on the ground, levels one, two, three and four, as well as loft-style and terrace housing facing Skyring Terrace.

The podium's design places great emphasis on the balance between the hardness of construction materials and the softness of landscaping. Greenery defines its character, softening its edges and connecting residents and the wider community to the natural riverfront environment.

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The proposal also includes the construction of a new lane, 'Wool Lane,' off Skyring Terrace, connecting a newly created plaza at the end of Commercial Road to Skyring Terrace near Gasworks. The new riverside public plaza will span approximately 9,023 sqm, providing a view of a new 220-metre riverwalk extension.

This extension, a 'missing link' between existing sections of the Riverwalk, has long been an unfulfilled dream, which could soon come to fruition with Kokoda's development.&nbsp;

While neighbouring areas like Newstead, New Farm, and Fortitude Valley have seen a surge in their lifestyle economies, attracting patrons to their trendy establishments, modern Teneriffe stands out for its unique character. It boasts an array of relaxed local eateries, galleries, and creative agencies, as well as the annual Teneriffe Festival, a vibrant celebration of diverse music, performances, and art.

“It is an opportunity to create something special for Teneriffe and the broader neighbourhood that speaks to the history, quality, and sensitivities of the local area,” Stevens added.&nbsp;

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Kokoda propose $1.5 billion, triple-tower riverside development in Teneriffe

Brisbane developer Dibcorp, who are putting the finishing touches to their popular Newstead apartment development Bide, have their eyes set on their next project.

Dibcorp, led by founder Franco Di Bartolomeo, are seeking to redevelop the Spring Hill Hotel at 100 Leichhardt Street into an 18-level mixed-use tower with 126 apartments above&nbsp;commercial and retail spaces.

DKO have put together the plans which will see the Spring Hill Hotel, which has seen better days and was on the brink of disrepair, undergo restoration while integrating it as an integral part of a contemporary residential tower.

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DKO said in their submission to the Brisbane City Council the main design focus is to strike an appropriate scale for the site, situated on the border of the CBD, effectively mediating between the height and density of the city and the Spring Hill neighborhood. The project also aims to ensure that the Spring Hill Hotel's historical significance is not only preserved but celebrated.

"The heritage façade is proposed to be retained along with its use as a hospitality venue," the design team said.

"Internally, layouts are intended to be reinstated as much as possible, combining structural rework and contemporary redesign to allow for a modern hospitality venue."

The tower is set to comprise 126 apartments, with a mix of two and three-bedroom floorplans.&nbsp;The ground floor will feature commercial and retail spaces, including options for hospitality establishments, ensuring the site remains a vibrant and inviting place for the community to engage with.

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Two distinct communal areas are proposed within the project. One sits on the roof level of the hotel, offering recreational decks and expansive landscapes. Flexible rooms will cater to wellness and co-working needs during the day, transforming into leasable social spaces after hours. The rooftop communal area takes full advantage of the site's views, providing spaces for relaxation and community interaction.

To accommodate residents and visitors, the project includes 158 bicycle parking spaces and 158 car parking spaces across six levels. These options are in addition to the robust public transportation infrastructure already available in Spring Hill.

The proposal not only promises to revitalise a historic landmark but also contributes to the transition of building height from Spring Hill into the City Centre Expansion area, ensuring a seamless blend of old and new in this prime inner-city location.

Dibcorp are near completion of their Newstead project Bide at 29 Longland Street, a collection of 89 apartments which were designed with a focus on wellbeing and liveability. The project features a&nbsp;600 sqm lush garden, known as Bide Gardens, which will home private cabanas and barbecue facilities, designed as a place to relax and unwind for residents as well as an additional space within the project where buyers can work-from-home. &nbsp;

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Dibcorp, led by founder Franco Di Bartolomeo, are seeking to redevelop the Spring Hill Hotel at 100 Leichhardt Street into an 18-level mixed-use tower with 126 apartments above commercial and retail spaces

Dibcorp set to redevelop former Spring Hill Hotel into apartment development

South East Queensland developer Aria have completed construction at their sold-out Kangaroo Point apartment development, Riviére.

The 12-level, Bates Smart-designed development homes 122 two, three and four-bedroom apartments, as well as a suite of state of the art amenities.

A number of the apartments were bought by investors, who on average are seeing rental yields of 6.45 per cent. Some apartments are being resold at $800,000 more than their initial off the plan price.

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As part of its commitment to delivering extraordinary designs, Aria Property engaged in a design competition with four of Australia's top architects for the project. Renowned architectural firm Bates Smart emerged as the winner, presenting a design that pays homage to the majestic Kangaroo Point Cliffs' angular shapes.&nbsp;

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The striking&nbsp;façade steps in and out, which allows it to maximise views of the city and river. The exterior features custom bricks imported from Valencia, Spain, creating a mix of matte and gloss finishes that shimmer in the light.

Aria Property Development Director Brent Liddell attributed the success of the partnership to Bates Smart’s and Aria’s mutual inspiration.&nbsp;

“Our vision was to create a geometric façade that strategically accentuated volume and space. Bates Smart’s understanding of our brief resulted in a visually captivating masterpiece that elevates the skyline of Brisbane,” Liddell said.

Inside the apartments have incorporated&nbsp;breezeblocks, timber soffits, and open corridors, allowing for natural airflow and ventilation. There's luxury finishes like terrazzo stone bench-tops, timber-lined balcony finishes, and Miele European appliances in the kitchens.

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“The features and finishes in Riviére are unlike anything seen before in residential living," Liddell added.

"The 'liveability factor' achieved through open corridors, oversized units, and exceptional rooftop amenities is truly phenomenal."&nbsp;

The Riviére project encountered challenges when the original builder faced liquidation at level three. Aria then took over the build themselves.

Aria have developed a partnership with Cleanaway which makes&nbsp;Riviére Australia's first multi-composting residential project, fostering eco-conscious living.&nbsp;The project also features 65kW solar panels on the rooftop, complemented by nine Tesla battery walls to store renewable energy.

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“By incorporating sustainable practices into our developments, we can make a positive impact on the environment and enhance the well-being of our residents," Liddell said.

"Partnerships with organisations like Cleanaway are just some of the ways we are actively working towards a greener future. We are proud to lead the industry in sustainability and are committed to pushing boundaries and setting new standards for environmentally responsible development."&nbsp;

Two beehives on the ground floor also produce approximately 80kg of honey annually, while native Australian plant species across 1,860m2 of landscaping contribute to the project's green ethos.

The 12-level, Bates Smart-designed development homes 122 two, three and four-bedroom apartments, as well as a suite of state of the art amenities.

Aria complete construction of Kangaroo Point apartment development Riviére 

It was 2020 when longstanding Brisbane developer Pikos Group snapped up one of the best sites in Brisbane for its next residential project.

The 2,230 sqm site, atop the Kangaroo Point cliffs on the corner of River Terrace and Main Street, was picked up from international hotels group Banyan Tree.

Pikos went about making amends to what was already proposed. They brought in Conrad Gargett to create two 13-level buildings joined by a sky bridge.

Skye Residences will home just 68 luxury apartments which have been designed to take in views of the city skyline and the Brisbane River.

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The site is unrepeatable because of its corner position at the top of River Terrace. Nothing can be built in front of it, given its prime spot opposite Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park, while anything built next door or further down the street will unlikely impact any view lines looking down the river.

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No building can get closer to the steps down to Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park than Skye Residences. The easy access opens up the opportunity for future residents to be less than a minute from a walk along The Cliffs Boardwalk or a picnic on the grass looking across the river to the Botanic Gardens.

A short bus ride away is Captain Burke Park, which too offers picturesque views of&nbsp;the Brisbane River and the iconic Story Bridge.

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Also across the road from Skye is the popular Italian restaurant Joey's. That serves morning coffees all the way through to fine dining at night, with a terrace that takes in the best views in Kangaroo Point.

The nearby Dockside precinct and the vibrant South Bank cultural precinct also offer a variety of cafes, restaurants, and boutique stores, expanding the choices for where to relax and enjoy a meal with family and friends.

Skye Residences is perfectly positioned for those who value a hassle-free commute, with easy access to public transport options, including several bus stops along Main Street. The Holman Street Ferry Terminal is just over a kilometre away from the project, offering a more scenic commute than the norm.

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Skye Residences may also suit the family buyer, given the size of the apartments, the 1,000 sqm rooftop amenity in the form of an infinity pool and leisure precinct, and the project's proximity to schools.&nbsp;

St. Joseph's Primary School, one of the oldest and highest ranked Catholic Primary Schools in the state,&nbsp;is 700 metres away, while Brisbane State High School, Anglican Church Grammar School, St. Laurence's College and Shafston International College are all nearby.

Last month Pikos hit a <a href="/news/qld/pikos-advance-construction-at-kangaroo-point-apartment-development-skye-residences">major milestone in the construction progress</a> of Skye Residences. Builder Tomkins Commercial completed the excavation of the basement, dug out to home 165 resident vehicles.

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Skye Residences will home just 68 luxury apartments which have been designed to take in views of the city skyline and the Brisbane River

Skye Residences: The Kangaroo Point clifftop location offering the best of Brisbane

Delta Australia, who developed Brisbane's Riparian Plaza skyscraper nearly two decades ago, are looking to their next game-changing project.

They've submitted plans for striking mixed-use development at 26 Cairns Street, Kangaroo Point, taking full advantage of its 4,964 sqm waterfront location on the site of the historic Evans Deakins Dry Dock area.

Delta acquired the site in mid-2019. They said they were attracted primarily by the unique and challenging opportunity it offers to create a defining development for Kangaroo Point and the city of Brisbane

They are planning a tower with 232 apartments, stacked high so there can be extensive ground place activation.

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Scott Collins from Delta Australia said Kangaroo Point will play a "pivotal role" shaping the future of Brisbane.

“Having personally lived in Kangaroo Point I have benefited from an appreciation of, and the responsibility associated with, the inherent quality and uniqueness of the Kangaroo Point peninsular, inclusive of this site location adjacent to an historical dry dock," Collins said.

"Not only does Kangaroo Point possess a special place in Brisbane’s history, it also assumes a pivotal role in shaping the future of Brisbane’s dynamic inner city communities and their landscapes; both built and natural forms.

"Within this dynamic, we take very seriously the responsibility and leadership that is incumbent upon us to procure a progressive and leading development, balancing the interests of stakeholders and advancing the design aspirations of others in collaboration with the City.”

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Delta has called on both Architectus and Singapore-based architecture firm WOHA to work in collaboration on the design of the project. The pair worked together to create 443 Queen Street, Brisbane's newest landmark.

Architectus has been involved in some of the best-loved urban spaces in Brisbane like the Gallery of Modern Art, while WOHA, led by Aussie architect Richard Hassell, predominantly design projects in Singapore, but have lent their expertise to a new premium project in Perth's Applecross.

“When I met Scott in Singapore, I was really impressed by his passion to set new standards with this development," Hassell said.

"He was quite familiar with our work and was completely in agreement on our five ratios for high amenity, inner city developments. As we have worked on this project, the problem was always - how can we get this public space to work, rather than questioning whether it was necessary.”

The proposal is for 232 apartments, a mix of&nbsp;40 one-bedroom apartments, 112 two-beds, 72 three-beds, and eight four-bed apartments. 458 parking spaces will be provided across the basement levels.

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In their Architect Intent Report, Architectus and WOHA called 26 Cairns a "subtropical tower that expresses the contemporary spirit of Brisbane, the New World City."

They cited Design-Led City and the Buildings that Breathe, Brisbane City Council's recently released new strategies which seek to enhance the city's&nbsp;reputation as a liveable, vibrant, green, and prosperous city.

"This development is both an exemplary outcome of these policy documents, and a unique solution inspired by its special site."

"The development marks this superb waterfront location with a green, elegant tower that is distinctive without being ostentatious. The design emphasizes civic generosity, community and sustainability through its extensive greenery, generous public spaces and vertical village concept."

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In their Architect Intent Report, Architectus and WOHA called 26 Cairns a "subtropical tower that expresses the contemporary spirit of Brisbane, the New World City."

They cited Design-Led City and the Buildings that Breathe, Brisbane City Council's recently released new strategies which seek to enhance the city's&nbsp;reputation as a liveable, vibrant, green, and prosperous city.

"This development is both an exemplary outcome of these policy documents, and a unique solution inspired by its special site."

"The development marks this superb waterfront location with a green, elegant tower that is distinctive without being ostentatious. The design emphasizes civic generosity, community and sustainability through its extensive greenery, generous public spaces and vertical village concept."

They said their vision was for a next generation, sustainable, subtropical tower.

"The team have worked from first principles to imagine a subtropical, sustainable, community-oriented project that would be an asset to the neighbourhood and the city.

"The desire is for Kangaroo Point to be better after the project’s completion. More connected, with more recreation and dining options, more nature, more water, more trees and flowers, more birds, more fish, more places to cycle or walk the dog, or bring the kids down to the river."

They said a key word is regenerative.

"This development will regenerate nature and biodiversity, regenerate community and social interaction, regenerate environmental services."

The rooftop will home extensive resident amenity, with a main&nbsp;pool, plunge pool, and kids pool, flanked by day beds and outdoor seating areas, a playground, and barbecue facilities. There's also a room for a kids club, a steam room and sauna, a gym with movement studio and changing rooms, a business centre and library with an event terrace and boardroom, and a "party penthouse" with kitchen, dining and seating areas. The rooftop is set in extensive landscaping by RPS.

There had been approval on the site by the former owner for two towers, one 17 levels the other 13. They were to home 311 apartments and some retail and commercial.

Scott Collins from Delta Australia said Kangaroo Point will play a "pivotal role" shaping the future of Brisbane

First look exclusive: New sustainable, subtropical mixed-use development to reshape Kangaroo Point

It's been a busy week at Sarazin HQ.

The developer, who had already made a name for themselves in Woolloongabba well before the announcement of the Brisbane 2032 Summer Olympics, has sought to develop a further 1,300 apartments in what will be the heart of the Olympic precinct.

Having <a href="/news/qld/first-look-sarazin-scale-up-nuage-woolloongabba-apartment-plans">submitted plans to increase the height limit and density</a> for their two-tower Wellington Road development Nuage earlier this week (from 368 to 582), Sarazin has filed a fresh application for their recently acquired site on the other side of the street.

They're seeking to build three towers on the 7,148 sqm site, bringing another 787 apartments to the critically undersupplied Brisbane market.&nbsp;

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The Queensland State Government says 8,500 new dwellings across South East Queensland need to be built ever year until 2045 to keep up with population forecasts.

Sarazin's new project, dubbed Hampton Yards, will be undertaken across three stages. Part of one of the stages will see&nbsp;Sarazin contribute to park upgrades within the park dedication area and the existing Watt Park, which will be renamed Whirling Water Park.

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Tower B will be the tallest of the towers proposed at 40 levels, a similar height to the recently filed plans for the tallest tower in <a href="/news/qld/first-look-exclusive-belmonde-plot-over-1-000-build-to-rent-units-in-gabba-heart-precinct">Belmonde and Sun Luxe Group's build to rent proposal, Gabba Heart</a>.

Tower B will have 330 of the 787 apartments, while the 30-level Tower A will have 302 and the smaller 18-level Tower C will have 155. Each tower will have communal rooftop facilities in the shape of infinity pools, gyms, private dining areas, barbecue and outdoor dining spaces, and even a pickle ball court.

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The buildings will rise from podiums which will have commercial spaces and retail spaces at street level. They will sit above&nbsp;seven basement levels of parking which will accomodate 852 parking spaces.&nbsp;

Wild Studio has handled all of the landscaping, and the designs of the new park.&nbsp;

Group CSA led the architecture of Hampton Yards, noting in their submissions that the three towers have been arranged to capture surrounding views.

"The residential towers have been orientated to respond to the existing context such that the taller towers are proposed along Wellington Road, with the tallest tower located at the intersection of Logan Road and Wellington Road, neighbouring the newly proposed public park," their report read in response to the Buildings that Breathe guidelines which were implemented across new developments in Brisbane's LGA in 2020.

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Group CSA said access to natural light from the north has been prioritized to residential apartments, with living rooms and bedrooms positioned closer to the façades and bathrooms and kitchens more internally located.

The had previously been approval back in 2017 for three towers with 419 apartments. Saunders Havill Group said in their Town Planning Report that Sarazin's submission is a significantly improved building design compared with the existing approval, with a much clearer podium/tower form and three distinct towers with individual identities.

They said the design attract downsizing and encourage ageing in place.

Saunders Havill noted four other developments in the area which sought to push past the 20-level height limit set for the area.

"The proposals seek to realise the opportunity Woolloongabba and surrounds provides to deliver and support exceptionally located development that is accessed by high frequency public transport, lifestyle amenity and proximity to centres and employment opportunities."

Currently on the Sarazin site is the two-level Gabba Collision Repair Centre and a double storey office/showroom development.&nbsp;

They're seeking to build three towers on the 7,148 sqm site, bringing 787 apartments to the critically undersupplied Brisbane market

First look: Sarazin goes again in Olympics precinct, file plans for Hampton Yards

Sarazin is continuing its push to change the face of Woolloongabba ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Summer Olympics.

Following on from Silk One, their completed and sold out Stanley Street tower looking down into The Gabba from its rooftop, Sarazin has updated its plans for their&nbsp;two-tower development, Nuage, just two streets away.

They've submitted fresh plans for the 4,057 sqm site across 6-18 Wellington Road and 25 Nile Street. They're now seeking to create tower 37 and 27-level towers, which will home 582 apartments.&nbsp;Previously they sought side by side 20-level towers with 368 apartments. That application was approved in October 2022.

The original plans sought to stay in line with the Woolloongabba Centre Neighbourhood Plan height limit of 20 levels, however a number of developers are now seeking to go higher in light of the Olympic nod, as well as the forecasted population boom highlighted in the recently published Draft Shaping SEQ Report 2023.

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The Town Planning Report by Saunders Havill Group highlighted Station Square, the $1.2 billion, five-tower Trenert development, which will be up to 40 storeys, and the <a href="/news/qld/first-look-exclusive-belmonde-plot-over-1-000-build-to-rent-units-in-gabba-heart-precinct">recently filed Gabba Heart build to rent plans</a> for 41 levels. They also called out the 30-level Trilogy development by Arden Group, Silk Three, also by Sarazin, which will rise up to 32 levels, and Canopy by Aria which will reach 30 levels.&nbsp;

Saunders Havill also cited Brisbane City Council's support of increased&nbsp;development height for other areas that are located further away from the city centre, where located close to public transport nodes such as Buranda (25 storeys) and Toowong (up to 30 storeys).

"The uplift in housing/building height at this location supports the function of the core precinct where the greatest intensity development is to occur," Saunders Havill suggested of Woolloongabba.

"The addition of dwellings to the approved towers is an opportunity to unlock the potential of Woolloongabba to contribute solutions to the dire housing shortage currently impacting upon – and projected to continue to cripple – Brisbane’s residential supply if left unabated."

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They said the proposed&nbsp;additional height heavily aligns with the neighbourhood plan and the Core Precinct overall outcomes for Woolloongabba.

"The Planning Scheme clearly articulates the desire to incorporate high densities and mixed-use development in this location."

They said residents of the proposed&nbsp;230 additional dwellings of Nuage will be able to move freely through the city with the nearby Cross River Rail and Brisbane Metro stations being less than 500m away, therefore the&nbsp;proposed change in dwelling numbers will not place significant additional demand on the surrounding road network and will reduce daily reliance on private vehicles.

Part of the new plans will also incorporate a private and public rooftop observatory to be operated&nbsp;in partnership with the University of Queensland and Big Questions Institute to advance the knowledge-based, scientific and public interest realm of inner Brisbane. That will sit on the top of the taller tower.

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There's not been too much change in the design by HAL Architects, who suggested&nbsp;in their Architectural Design Statement submitted to the Brisbane City Council that Nuage, French for cloud, is a living, breathing, architectural statement.

"Nuage's cloud-like form combines the integral concepts of light, air and a strong architectural intent to enhance the subtropical experience within the building and create an iconic landmark.

"The flowing organic forms of the residential towers improve the subtropical opportunities of the building by offering a greater external surface for light, ventilation and views. These forms create an iconic visual form to Brisbane's ever-changing skyline."

The Nuage towers will sit above a five-level podium and an arcade precinct with commercial spaces, which will home a mix of restaurants, cafes, retail spaces, or offices.

Sarazin is currently selling Murcia Residences, within the Woolloongabba area but on the border of East Brisbane.

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HAL Architects said Nuage, French for cloud, is a living, breathing, architectural statement

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