A wave of investment, renewal and precinct growth continues to shape the northern edge of Macquarie Park, where daily life is supported by a rare combination of university activity, corporate employment, major retail, and expansive green corridors. It’s this convergence of amenity and connectivity underpins the setting for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/urban-property-group">Urban Property Group</a>’s <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/la-vera-94-talavera-road-macquarie-park-nsw-2113">La Vera</a>, which has now topped out and is tracking toward completion in mid-2026.

Within this pocket of the precinct, residents move easily between the area’s key anchors. Macquarie Centre, home to more than 360 retailers, fresh food offerings, dining and entertainment, sits at the heart of local convenience and functions as a major transport interchange. The Metro, T1 rail line and extensive bus network place much of Sydney within quick reach, while surrounding arterial links support direct access to neighbouring districts.

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Green space remains a defining feature of the immediate environment. Lane Cove National Park stretches along the northern boundary of the precinct, offering bushland trails, cycling routes and quiet riverfront pockets. Shrimptons Creek and the campus grounds of Macquarie University extend these recreational networks, softening the urban setting and creating a daily connection to nature that informs the project’s architectural response.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">Cox Architecture</a> have shaped La Vera around these contrasts. The building’s northern elevation adopts an organic, curvilinear form that mirrors the natural topography of the national park. Three sculpted forms soften the tower’s profile and encourage a stronger transition between indoor living areas, balconies and the broader landscape.

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Cox Director Felipe Miranda says the building’s outlook played a central role in the design process.

“The vision for the project was to conceive a building that adopted an organic and curvilinear form to the northern portion that faces the Lane Cove National Park… The residents that reside in the northern portion of the building benefit by having beautifully crafted curved balconies that speak to the natural context and heighten the relationship of their internal living spaces to the external balconies,” Felipe Miranda of Cox Architecture said.

Toward the city-facing side, the design shifts to a more urban expression. A gridded facade and extensive glazing capture CBD views, creating a dual strategy that blends ecological outlooks with metropolitan orientation.

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La Vera delivers 169 residences across one- to four-bedroom layouts, reflecting the needs of young families, downsizers, first-home buyers and investors seeking long-term certainty within a high-amenity location. From the project, residents can walk to Macquarie University, Macquarie Hospital and nearby corporate offices, reach national park trails within minutes, and enjoy retail and dining without relying on a car.

The project is delivered by Urban Property Group, a 4.5-star iCIRT-rated developer-builder with more than three decades of experience. The company has become a leader in adopting 10-Year Latent Defects Insurance (LDI), first introduced on its Parq Bexley development and now embedded into its pipeline.

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La Vera is the first development in Macquarie Park approved to offer this 10-year LDI policy, adding another layer of protection for purchasers and reinforcing the transparency of the construction process.

Urban Property Group CEO Patrick Elias says this assurance has become increasingly important for buyers navigating the off-the-plan market.

“Consumers are a lot more weary and a lot more concerned in buying off the plan than they ever have been… Having LDI is a tool to portray the confidence that we have in our product, and a confidence we want buyers to share,” Urban Property Group CEO Patrick Elias said.

Urban Property Group's in-house construction team is forecasting a mid-2026 completion, with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/home789">HOME789</a> appointed as the project marketer.

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Staff Writer

La Vera delivers a nature-connected address within Macquarie Park’s core

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

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

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First look: Old Burleigh Road apartment development wave continues

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

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

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

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

Green Square

Bridgehill, the well-known property developer behind the popular UNO and JADE residences in Green Square, has recently announced the launch of their latest Green Square project, ALBA.

The group has appointed Westbourne Construction to handle the build of the new development, marking the sixth collaboration between the two.&nbsp;

ALBA will comprise 360 apartments across two buildings of 10 and 15 storeys, with a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as generously proportioned double-storey penthouses.

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Westbourne will also complete the roadworks and public domain which divide the buildings.&nbsp;

Designed in collaboration by McNally Architects and Sissons Architects, ALBA will feature warm, textured terracotta masonry, paying homage to Green Square's rich industrial heritage.&nbsp;

Completed is slated for Q3 2024.

Located in the heart of one of Sydney's most vibrant and eclectic neighbourhoods and just four-kilometres from the CBD, ALBA is surrounded by a wealth of urban delights.

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From dog-friendly parks and vibrant galleries to the bustling precincts of Alexandria, Waterloo, Erskineville, and Kensington, there is always something new to discover in this dynamic part of the city.

Residents will also be within proximity to the popular Grounds of Alexandria and Carriageworks, as well as Green Square Library and Bourke St Bakery. The project is just 200 metres from Green Square Station.

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ALBA will comprise 360 apartments across two buildings of 10 and 15 storeys

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Bridgehill launch ALBA apartments in Zetland's Green Square precinct

Mirvac are teaming up with the multi-award winning Smart Design Studio to bring a collection of terraces to the rapidly expanding Green Square Town Centre.&nbsp;

Portman St Terraces by Mirvac will introduce seven limited edition terrace homes to the leafy Portman Street, forming a contemporary extension to the Victorian-era terraces and cottages that have endured since the 19th century.

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Displaying the signature white on white that has become synonymous with the William Smart led studio, the Portman St Terraces will benefit from their own street address and entry, in addition to a lift from the secure basement parking and a rooftop entertaining deck, complete with an outdoor kitchen and flexible family room.

“There was a sense of creating something quite grand and luxurious but with an understated approach to luxury,” Smart said.

“Something that would feel on trend now and in 30 years. It’s more about the precision of the detailing and quality of the materials and the way they work together.”

The terrace homes will deliver open plan living on the ground level, with four-bedrooms spread across two levels. The kitchens will feature timber joinery and large format stone benchtops, as well as Gaggenau appliances, connecting to timber wall panelling in the living and dining areas.

“The colour palette is also pared back; where Victorian terraces typically favour high contrast, we were interested in exploring a subtle and harmonious combination of materials and colours."

In a further break with Victorian tradition the terraces will be light and airy, with courtyards both in the front and back, along with a central sculptural staircase that funnels light through the building to the rooms on every level.

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Mirvac General Manager of Residential Development NSW, Toby Long said the opportunity to own a Smart-designed, Mirvac terrace home in a neighbourhood where new construction tends towards apartments not houses, would satisfy the interest from buyers in search of high-end homes at Green Square.

“Green Square Town Centre has become a magnet for people in search of a luxury designer home where they can enjoy the urban buzz and still be close to the CBD,” said Long.

“The demand for three and four-bedroom residences at The Frederick, a collaboration with Smart Design Studio and Mirvac Design, has been extraordinary. We had the same experience with Portman on the Park and Portman House, a CO-AP and Mirvac Design collaboration, which led to a number of apartment amalgamations to form larger residences.”

“Our Green Square properties have been selling extremely well, signalling the strength of the owner occupier market and the growing appeal of this neighbourhood to those seeking a high end luxury home,” Long added.&nbsp;

While details of the Portman St Terraces have been kept under wraps before the official marketing launch, word of mouth has led to a steady stream of inquiry which has come as no surprise to Long.

“William Smart is one of Australia’s most celebrated architects,” he said.&nbsp;

“We have partnered with Smart Design Studio on several previous projects, including Maxwell Place at Harold Park and The Moreton at Bondi, and The Frederick, which is now under construction.”

In a further break with Victorian tradition the terraces will be light and airy, with courtyards both in the front and back, along with a central sculptural staircase that funnels light through the building to the rooms on every level.

Mirvac reimagines the traditional victorian terrace at Green Square

The soon-to-be national property developer, Crown Group, has unveiled its penthouse collection across two of its Sydney apartment developments.

The architecture-led penthouses in Crown Group&#39;s&nbsp;Mastery by Crown Group and Waterfall by Crown Group developments are being pitched at potential onshore and offshore investors, now New South Wales is allowing quarantine-free travel.

Iwan Sunito, Crown Group co-founder and group chief executive, said, despite the COVID-19 outbreak, Asian investment in Sydney remains very strong.

&ldquo;Compared with many global cities, Sydney offers stronger growth prospects for property owners; backed by a stable government, strong education market and a demand for housing which outstrips supply.&rdquo;

This year, the Crown Group buyer pool is made up of a mix of offshore and onshore investors, with demand from the Asian market holding up despite travel restrictions.

Crown Group tapped in to the work-from-home trend, pivoting toward&nbsp;flexible floor plans and internal and external living areas, along&nbsp;with resort-style amenities and communal landscaped gardens.

The completed penthouse in the Waterfall by Crown Group apartment development in Waterloo spans two levels and has three bedrooms across its 147 sqm of living space. There&#39;s a balcony over 40 sqm, and a private rooftop with city skyline views.

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Waterfall by Crown Group is a $400 million master-planned development comprising 331 apartments across three eight-storey buildings and one 22-storey tower, which is home to the highest man-made waterfall in the southern hemisphere.

Inspired by the tropical landscape of Indonesia&rsquo;s Kalimantan and developed in conjunction with award-winning SJB Architects, Waterfall is a veritable rainforest in the heart of the city, offering access to tranquil gardens, a cantilevered gym, rooftop infinity pool, 49-jet jacuzzi for up to 16 people, outdoor cinema and music and function rooms.

Down the road is Crown&#39;s Mastery by Crown Group development in Green Square, a&nbsp;cluster of five newly completed buildings offering a total of 368 luxury apartments and anchored by a 19-storey, timber-clad tower featuring three exclusive penthouses.

Designed by&nbsp;Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, who recently designed the 2020 Olympic Stadium in Tokyo and the internationally acclaimed V&amp;A museum in Dundee, Scotland, the tower forms part of a rare collaboration of three renowned architectural firms: Kengo Kuma; established Sydney architects Silvester Fuller; and Koichi Takada Architects, who created sophisticated Japanese-inspired interiors with a generous use of natural materials.

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Part of the exclusive Penthouse Collection are&nbsp;three architecturally-designed penthouses in Kengo Kuma&rsquo;s cantilevered tower. Offering between 150 sqm to&nbsp;171 sqm of outdoor space, they occupy the top floor of the tower envisioned by Kengo Kuma to act as a vertical urban forest, with views towards Sydney&rsquo;s CBD, Centennial Park, and&nbsp;panoramic water views to the south.

The penthouses feature water&nbsp;and moisture-resistant travertine&nbsp; in the kitchen island benchtops, splashbacks, and in the bathroom walls, floors and vanity benches. There are Smeg appliances throughout, including rangehoods, gas cooktops, ovens, steam ovens, microwave ovens and coffee machines.

Buyers will have the option to upgrade to a Japanese onsen style bathtub,&nbsp;made of fragrant hinoki cypress, in the ensuite.

&ldquo;Mastery by Crown Group is the last council-permitted tower for the area, meaning that this is an exclusive opportunity to not only live in the very first Kengo Kuma-designed residential building in Australia, but to secure views that will be impossible to replicate in Waterloo with existing zoning rules,&rdquo; Sunito said.

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Penthouse Collection residents will have access to Mastery&#39;s resort-style facilities which include an infinity-edge rooftop pool, gym, spa, mini-cinema and a community room. Australia&rsquo;s first Japanese &ldquo;eat street&rdquo; is located on the doorstep.

The Mastery and Waterfall Penthouse Collection apartments are for sale, from $3.75 million to $4.88 million..

There are still studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments&nbsp;for sale, priced from $630,000 and ranging&nbsp;to $2.37 million.

Knight Frank estimates that in 2021 Sydney luxury real estate prices will surge by 10 per cent. The outlook remains positive for 2022 as well, with a healthy seven per cent&nbsp;year-on-year growth forecast.

Crown Group tapped in to the work-from-home trend, pivoting toward flexible floor plans and internal and external living areas

Crown Group release penthouses in Mastery and Waterfall, Sydney apartment developments

The new Green Square community is closer to getting its planned new primary school and community facility.

The design has been unveiled by the NSW Government and the City of Sydney.

The new primary school will meet enrolment demands in one of Australia&#39;s fastest growing neighbourhoods.&nbsp;

The project will include additional facilities designed for both school and community use.

Architect BVN&rsquo;s competition-winning design integrates school and community spaces for both day and night use and will be built on the former South Sydney Hospital site on Joynton Avenue. 
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Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell said the winning design from BVN would &quot;create a fantastic place for children to learn.&rdquo; 
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The NSW Government will fund and staff the project with a contribution from the City of Sydney. 
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The winning design was commended for its response to the surrounding local area, its clever multi-purpose sports court, smart educational approach and its consideration of the environment.

City of Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore said the City will contribute $25 million to the &quot;revolutionary school to provide much-needed community facilities that will be activated day and night for the whole community to use.&quot;

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&ldquo;Close to the aquatic center and library, this school will be an important addition to the area&rsquo;s educational, social and cultural life,&rdquo; the Lord Mayor said.

&ldquo;This new school will sit at the heart of the growing Green Square community and set a new benchmark for urban development,&quot; she added.

The latest apartment project being marketed is Green Square By Mirvac with Portman House at 77-93 Portman Street, Zetland.

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The new school will sit at the heart of the growing Green Square community which is setting a new benchmark for urban development, Mayor Clover Moore advised
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New primary school proposed for Sydney's Green Square

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Infinity by Crown Group at Green Square has taken out yet another major industry award, this time the Urban Developer’s Development of the Year in its high density residential category. 

The tightly held complex has a limited number of apartments with studios priced from $639,000, and two-bedroom apartments from $1,269,000.

Penthouses are for sale, with prices available on request at the 301 Botany Road, Zetland landmark.  

The accolade follows two major wins for the project last month, when it earned the most innovative development in the Urban Taskforce development excellence awards and the HIA NSW apartment complex at the 2020 HIA-CSR NSW housing and kitchen &amp; bathroom awards. 

Infinity was completed in 2019, as the gateway to the newly developed Green Square Town Centre.

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Its 2015 launch saw sales priced up to $3.45 million when more than $350 million worth of apartments were sold at the launch.

Prices for the apartments started from $650,000.

Infinity by Crown Group has 329 residential apartments and 74 hotel apartments in the 20-storey building that has an eye-catching looped design.

Its resort-style facilities for residents include an open-air pool, spa, sauna, gym, roof top terrace, sky lounge, two piano rooms and theatre.

There is also a retail and dining plaza offering the new Italian Street Kitchen, Social Society, McDonald’s, KFC, Bashan Noodles, Gong Cha, Miracle Supermarket and Infinity Health Medical Centre.

The site will soon play host to a 425-seat Infinity Convention Centre.
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Infinity was completed in 2019, as the gateway to the newly developed Green Square Town Centre.



Infinity by Crown Group at Green Square takes out the Urban Developer’s Development of the Year award in its high density residential category 

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Landcom and Mirvac Group have neared completion of OVO at Green Square, which more than 600 residents set to call the landmark building home. 
It was designed by Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp (FJMT) design director, Richard Francis-Jones.
It is the second Landcom and Mirvac building to be completed at Green Square, following the completion of Ebsworth in early 2017 in the transformed former industrial area.
Designed by FJMT in partnership with Mirvac Design, OVO features a distinctive ellipsoid-shaped tower taking advantage of the prime views of the city.
The façade of the building has one of the most complex colour, detail and manufacturing systems Mirvac has delivered, including 1,800 panels in 134 different shapes and 17 different colours.
Mirvac’s CEO Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz said OVO was the gateway to the heart of the Green Square Town Centre, on the corner of Bourke Street and Ebsworth Street.
Green Square’s high street along Ebsworth Street now features a 2,000 square metre Woolworths supermarket and The Social Corner - a community space and cafe.  
Later this year, the City of Sydney will open the civic plaza and library, with more amenities, such as parks and an aquatic centre, set to open in the coming years. 
This has followed the completion of a $32 million community and cultural precinct, complete with a three-storey creative centre, which opened in May 2018.
It as in April 2015 when Mirvac sold 221 apartments on the opening weekend. 
Pricing on the apartments in the 28-storey tower was equivalent to the last two towers the developer had sold in the same burgeoning new precinct.
Rates on level 12 were around $13,000 per square metre, with lower floors cheaper and higher floors dearer. 
Studios were priced from $650,000, with first home buyers paying more than $700,000 for a one bedroom apartment without parking, and two bedroom apartments with one bathroom in the $900,000 range and going up in Ovo, which occupies a prominent gateway location at 956-960 Bourke Street.
Designed by architect Richard Francis-Jones in an elliptical shape, the curving, 28-storey tower features a larger mix of three-bedroom apartments with layouts designed to appeal to households with children.
Some apartments have a bathroom for every bedroom. 
When fully completed around 2030, Green Square’s total population could reach 53,000, according to planning estimates.
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All set for the tallest building at Green Square as OVO celebrates completion

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Residents have been welcomed into Ebsworth, the first apartment building to be completed as part of the $8bn Green Square Town Centre development.
Developed by Mirvac and UrbanGrowth NSW, the building is situated on Ebsworth Street.
The town centre anchors a broader $13 billion Green Square urban renewal precinct which spans 287 hectares.
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The new town centre will deliver much needed retail and community amenity for inner Sydney, as well as jobs and over 30,500 new dwellings. A total of 61,000 people are expected to live in Green Square by 2030.
“Green Square Town Centre is a prime example of our organisation’s ambition to transform city living,” commented UrbanGrowth NSW chief executive Michael Brodie.
“It is enormously satisfying to see this strategic location that was otherwise under-utilised, so successfully transformed into a new transit-oriented development that will provide new homes, community facilities, and job opportunities so close to the CBD,” he said.
Ebsworth offers residents inner-city living, incorporating a diverse range of layouts. It is comprised of 174 one, two and three bedroom apartments with construction completed on schedule earlier this year.
Most residents have already settled and are moving into their new homes. The buyers are a mix of investors, owner occupiers and first home buyers.
Ebsworth residents will enjoy access to high quality amenities including a new Woolworths supermarket on the ground floor of the building opening mid-year, as well as landscaped parks, playing fields, a civic plaza and library, and an aquatic centre to be completed progressively by the City of Sydney.
“Mirvac is extremely proud to be partnering with UrbanGrowth NSW to deliver new homes and a new community for Sydney,” added Mirvac CEO and managing director, Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz.
“Green Square Town Centre showcases Mirvac’s commitment to developing communities within and beyond the boundaries of our developments,” she said.
Mirvac is UrbanGrowth NSW’s delivery partner in Green Square Town Centre, delivering Ebsworth, the adjoining Ovo, No. 8 Ebsworth and Ovo Portman Place - estimated to complete construction by 2018, and future residential, retail and commercial stages.
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First residents move into new Green Square Town Centre

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A luxury top-floor penthouse has surged past property price records in the Sydney suburbs of Green Square, Zetland and Waterloo this month when it sold for $3,598,650.  According to RP Data records, the highest price for a residential apartment situated in Zetland, Green Square and Waterloo was previously held by a three-bedroom penthouse at 8 Sam Sing Waterloo.
Located in the Infinity by Crown Group development, the three-bedroom apartment represents the final sale at the 401-apartment development, which is now officially sold out.  Crown Group recorded $380 million dollars in sales in one day when it first launched the project in 2015.
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The 20-storey building will feature an infinity-edge pool, spa, gym, music room, media theatre, a roof-top terrace, 30 retail outlets, restaurants and cafés; plus a conference centre to hold 450 people. Crown Group global head of sales and marketing, Julian Sedgwick, remarked that the penthouse allowed buyers to own a prestigious home in the city’s next architectural centrepiece.
“The penthouses at Infinity by Crown Group represented a chance for buyers to secure a top-tier, luxury retreat with stunning views of Sydney’s CBD,” he said. “This is a sign of strength within Sydney’s prestige property bastions.”
The 150sqm three-bedroom penthouse features custom-made, floor-to-ceiling glass windows and a spectacular rooftop terrace with panoramic views of Sydney’s CBD.
Boasting bright, naturally-lit living spaces and lavish interior finishes, the luxury penthouse included technology geared for entertainment such as multimedia touch-controlled home automation systems.
“This penthouse at Infinity by Crown Group will be arguably Green Square’s most outstanding apartment showcasing all the benefits of luxury living in Sydney,” added Crown Group sales and marketing director, Roy Marcellus.
“This record-breaking sale reflects customers’ awareness of the premium quality and exclusivity of Crown Group’s apartments. The sale of this penthouses is proof that Sydney’s luxury market is alive and well,” he said.
Additionally, Crown Group has now sold all four level-27 penthouse apartments in its $250-million Arc by Crown Group, which is under-construction in Sydney’s CBD. The $575-million development is located on the corner of Bourke Street and Botany Road and scheduled for completion in 2019.
The next project in the works is the recently Waterfall by Crown Group, located less than 1km from the now sold-out Green Square development, will be launched for sale in June this year.
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The final development plot at Sydney's Green Square Town Centre has come on the market and will be being offered through international expressions of interest closing 30 August 2016.
The 811 Elizabeth Street Zetland site is 9,693sqm and zoned for mixed use development. It has three street frontages and market through Knight Frank’s Eugene Evgenikos, Tim Holtsbaum, Dominic Ong and Adam Bodon. 
The site is diagonally opposite the aquatic leisure centre, which will include a 50-metre outdoor pool set within a ‘beach pool’, indoor pools and gym, a park, native landscaping, and play equipment. 
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Eugene Evgenikos, head of metropolitan sales, NSW, Knight Frank said the soon-to-be-completed 5,500 square metre Drying Green Park, Gunyama Park and the aquatic leisure centre, all located within a short walking distance, provide a remarkable point of difference and desirability for any ensuing development.
“The precedence for high-density development in the immediate vicinity of the new aquatic centre has been well established, with this site being the last piece of the jigsaw puzzle, the missing link, in connecting the boulevard through Green Square town centre,” he said.
The Green Square Town Centre development area is 278 hectares, and will eventually be home to 30,500 new dwellings. This includes approx. 10,000 now under assessment or construction. When fully completed after 2030, Green Square’s total population is expected to reach 61,000.
 
 
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Final residential development site in Sydney's Green Square Town Centre on market

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Three pedestrian only streets are planned for Green Square’s town centre to help make walking the best way to get around Sydney’s fastest growing urban precinct.
Fellmonger Place to the north of the plaza will become an ‘eat street’ filled with cafes and restaurants, while parts of Hinchcliffe and Barker Streets will be traffic free, providing paved links the heart of the town centre. Lord Mayor Clover Moore said the City was future-proofing the area by giving walking and cycling infrastructure top priority.    “Walking will be the quickest, easiest and most pleasant way to explore the Green Square neighbourhood, so we’re doing all we can to create wide, accessible footpaths, surrounded by trees and gardens, with quiet backstreets for locals and visitors to explore,” the Lord Mayor said.   “Planning Green Square from the ground up means we have a unique opportunity to put people first and create a main street that’s wide and comfortable for walkers, riders and drivers.    “Most people don’t realise that the heart of Green Square is only three kilometres, a 40-minute walk from Central, making walking or riding a bike a great transport option.”   The City has committed $540 million over 10 years for the delivery of the town centre, a 13-hectare site that will become the community’s epicentre. Roughly the same size as Hyde Park, residents and visitors will be able to walk across the town centre in about 10 minutes.   Zetland Avenue, Green Square’s 36-metre-wide tree lined boulevard provides pedestrians and cyclists with generous footpaths and separated off road cycleways, centrally located to link people directly between the creative arts hub, parklands, the aquatic centre, the library and plaza, and onto the Green Square railway station and retail /commercial areas. The close proximity of all new community facilities makes walking and cycling the easiest and most time effective transport options.   Surrounding streets will have their own unique character with high-quality permanent and temporary artworks, creating attractive opportunities to walk or cycle through the area. More than 60,000 people will move into 30,500 new homes in Green Square by 2030, making it Australia’s densest residential area.  Work on the town centre’s streets has started and will continue over the next three years as the rest of the area is developed.
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