Around 400 additional homes could be built at Southwark Grounds on Port Road, lifting total site capacity from 1300 to around 1700 dwellings.

A recently approved code amendment would allow apartment towers of up to 14 storeys in some areas of Renewal SA’s redevelopment of the former West End Brewery.

Renewal SA Acting Chief Executive Shane Wingard said he welcomed the code amendment, with the increase in heights and homes making a positive impact on the supply of high-quality, well-connected housing close to the city.

“By going higher across some parts of Southwark Grounds, we are adding a substantial number of very well-located homes with little impact on project delivery time or planned open space,” Mr Wingard said.

Since the project officially launched in 2025, Mr Wingard said more than 12,000 enquiries had been received about living at Southwark Grounds.

“The very strong early interest we’ve seen since homes were first released in the precinct reinforces our plans to create more housing opportunities,” he said.

The Southwark Grounds code amendment was launched in December last year, with community engagement undertaken over five weeks from January.

It proposed increasing maximum building heights from eight to 14 storeys on the eastern section of Southwark Grounds, and to 12 storeys across the remainder of the site, with minimum building heights ranging from two to four storeys.

The code amendment was implemented through an Early Commencement policy in late January, allowing developers to quickly explore the viability of increased height and housing yield while other planning processes continue.

One of the first developers delivering apartment sites have already finalised redesigns to increase the number of apartments following the code amendment.

Samaras’ development adjacent to the future Colonel Light Park is now planning to deliver 125 apartments across 11 storeys, significantly greater than original plans of around 50 apartments across four storeys.

The developer is also exploring the potential for additional affordable housing outcomes.

Most of the apartments at Southwark Grounds will be delivered within a master-planned precinct on a large parcel of land on the eastern portion of the site, covering around two-thirds of its 8.4 hectares.

Wingard said detailed precinct planning over the coming months may identify further opportunities to increase yield further that could see total apartment numbers at Southwark Grounds, exceed this number.

Affordable homes at Southwark Grounds will also see a net increase, with Renewal SA maintaining its commitment to a minimum of 20 per cent affordable housing across the development.

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Civil works have begun across the site, with construction under way on the first new roads surrounding a townhouse precinct in the south‑west corner of Southwark Grounds. This includes Renewal SA’s 17 Founder’s Row homes, which are on track for completion by Christmas.

“We expect to have people living at Southwark Grounds by the end of the year, so delivering roads and public spaces for those residents is among our highest priorities.”

Construction of 40 townhouses off Anderson Street, known as West Village and being delivered by Contour, is forecast to begin in mid‑2026. Kolabb’s Anderson Lane development will follow shortly after, delivering a further 26 townhouses.

Southwark Grounds is a state government‑led urban renewal project now set to deliver around 1,700 homes over the next decade.

Homes will be supported by a supermarket, a range of retail and hospitality offerings anchored by a revitalised Walkerville Brew Tower, a childcare centre, car parking and well‑connected public spaces.

Joel Robinson

400 new homes planned for Adelaide's former West End Brewery site

Brisbane developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/cavcorp">Cavcorp</a> has lodged plans for a new mixed-use residential development at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/55-wyandra-street-teneriffe-qld-4005">55 Wyandra Street</a>, Teneriffe, anchored by an 85-metre public laneway designed to reconnect the suburb’s riverfront with the Gasworks precinct.

The buildings, known as Teneriffe House and Teneriffe Lane, would replace the existing Queensland Cotton head office site with a 15-storey residential tower transitioning to eight storeys toward Helen Street. The project has been designed by Plazibat Architects and lodged as a code assessable development application for 93 apartments across a 3,401 sqm mixed-use site within the Newstead and Teneriffe Waterfront neighbourhood plan.

Central to the scheme is the transformation of an existing service easement into a publicly accessible cross-block connection linking Wyandra and Helen Streets. Cavcorp says the new laneway will act as both a pedestrian shortcut and a landscaped civic space between the Teneriffe Riverwalk, ferry terminal, and Gasworks precinct.

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“The revised proposal delivers a legacy public-realm cross-block link, permanently secured for community use, transforming an existing private easement into a safe, high-quality pedestrian connection between the Teneriffe heritage riverwalk and the Gasworks–Long Island precinct,” the planning report states.

The laneway will sit beneath a large subtropical loggia integrated into the podium levels of the development. The design incorporates deep landscaping, water gardens, lobby spaces, business lounges, and ground-floor apartments to create what Cavcorp describes as a climate-responsive “urban verandah.”

The tower itself has been designed as a slender form with recessed floorplates and curved translucent corners inspired by contemporary Japanese architecture. The building height aligns with the Commercial Road precinct controls, which permit towers up to 15 storeys within proximity to Longland Street.

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The project will comprise a mix of larger-format apartments aimed at owner-occupiers, downsizers, and families. The proposed apartment mix includes 11 loggia apartments across the lower levels, 50 four-bedroom Sky-Terrace apartments from levels three to seven, and 32 Sky-Pool Homes occupying the upper tower levels. The Sky-Pool Homes will feature private thermal plunge pools integrated into oversized balconies.

According to the application, the apartments are intended to reinterpret the scale and character of Teneriffe’s woolstore conversions and Queensland homes within a vertical residential format.

“The sky-pool homes build on Cavcorp’s previous projects and introduce a distinct apartment typology to Teneriffe, informed by both local and international precedent and responding to an identified market demand for enhanced safety, space and amenity,” the planning submission notes.

A major focus of the proposal is its five-level wellness and lifestyle offering, extending from the basement through to the rooftop.

Amenities proposed include a rooftop Swim &amp; Racquet Club with a 25-metre Olympic lap pool and tennis court, coworking spaces and libraries, golf simulators, wine storage, concierge facilities, business lounges, pet wash areas, and rooftop longevity-focused wellness spaces with spas, outdoor fitness zones, and landscaped terraces.

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All parking will be concealed within basement levels accessed from Wyandra and Helen Streets. Cavcorp says the deep-basement engineering approach allows the entire ground plane to prioritise landscaping, pedestrian movement, and active frontage rather than vehicle infrastructure.

The development continues Cavcorp’s concentration in Newstead and Teneriffe, where the Brisbane developer has delivered a number of apartment projects including Lucent, Le Bain, and Luminare, as well as the Long Island Wellness Precinct nearby. Several of those projects have received national design and architecture awards, including recognition under Brisbane’s “Buildings that Breathe” program.

Cavcorp unveils wellness-focused Teneriffe House and Teneriffe Lane apartment buildings

Focus Group Investments has lodged plans for a new apartment development at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/64-70-hanover-street-fitzroy-vic-3065">64–70 Hanover Street</a> in Fitzroy, seeking to utilise the Victorian Government’s recently introduced Great Design Fast Track pathway to accelerate approvals for the project.

The proposal is among the latest developments to emerge through the state-led initiative, which was established to fast-track well-designed residential projects in activity centres and transport-connected inner-city locations. The pathway allows qualifying developments that meet elevated design and housing benchmarks to bypass traditional council planning timeframes and instead be assessed directly by the Department of Transport and Planning.

Designed by SJB, the development will comprise a mix of apartments above activated lower levels, with a strong focus on architectural articulation, landscaping, and communal amenity. The design response seeks to balance the industrial character of Richmond’s former warehouse precincts with a more contemporary residential form.

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Proposed are 63 new dwellings, a wide ranging mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, and townhouses and duplexes. They will be spread across a part-three, part-eight storey building.

The Planning and Urban Context Report by Tract says the development is of an "exemplary architectural standard" and has been carefully crafted by SJB Architects.

"Dwellings&nbsp;will benefit from excellent access to natural light, cross-ventilation opportunities and extensive communal space," the report noted.

The architectural material highlights the project’s integration of landscaped elements and communal spaces throughout the building. The proposal also incorporates sustainability initiatives aligned with the Victorian Government’s push for higher-performing apartment developments under the fast-track program.

The Great Design Fast Track was unveiled by the Victorian Government in 2024 as part of a broader housing supply strategy aimed at accelerating the delivery of new homes. Projects assessed through the pathway must demonstrate high-quality architecture, sustainability outcomes, and housing diversity while being located close to public transport and existing infrastructure.

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Focus Group, founder and led by Paul De Lutiis, is increasingly active across Melbourne’s inner suburbs, targeting well-connected urban renewal locations suited to medium and higher-density residential development. The Fitzroy proposal continues that strategy, leveraging the area’s strong transport links, established retail amenity, and proximity to the CBD.

Fitzroy has been one of the most popular spots for developers and buyers in recent years. The likes of PACE Development Group, SMA Projects, Crema Group and Chapter Group, currently selling projects in the suburb.

First look: Focus Group Investments taps Victoria’s Great Design Fast Track for Fitzroy apartments

The Gold Coast Planning Committee has supported the preliminary approval for the Benowa Gardens Urban Village project following an extensive community consultation and assessment process.

The proposal will now proceed to a full council vote on June 2.

The application sought approval for a masterplanned urban village on the existing Benowa Gardens Shopping Centre site, combining new housing, retail, dining, health and lifestyle amenities within a walkable, integrated precinct.&nbsp;

The proposed redevelopment includes around 413 apartments integrated above a revitalised mixed-use centre featuring a full-line supermarket of 4,000 sqm, 6,000 sqm of specialty retail and dining space across around 30 retailers, a 7,000 sqm health and wellness precinct, and roughly 9,630 sqm of office and medical suites.&nbsp;

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The broader masterplan also includes very significant traffic and transport improvements, wide pedestrian walkways, upgraded pedestrian and cycle connections, and enhanced public areas designed to create a more connected and walkable community environment.&nbsp;

Centre owner Patrick Lu said the milestone reflected months of detailed planning, technical assessment and ongoing communication with local residents, businesses, schools and stakeholders.

“We appreciate the time, consideration and care Council officers and the Planning Committee have given this proposal throughout the assessment process,” Lu said.

“We also sincerely thank the local community for engaging with us, sharing feedback and participating in the consultation process over many months.

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“We understand projects of this scale bring questions and concerns, which is why we have worked hard to listen carefully, provide information transparently and continue refining elements of the proposal where possible.

“Our vision has always been to create a well-designed, community-focused urban village that responds to the changing needs of the Gold Coast, while delivering improved amenity, housing diversity, healthcare access and local lifestyle benefits.

“This proposal is about creating a genuine live-work-play environment where residents can access everyday services, schools, healthcare, dining, shopping and green space within walking distance, while also supporting local jobs and economic activity.”

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Lu said the proposal had evolved significantly through consultation and technical review, particularly around traffic, pedestrian and student safety and neighbourhood connectivity.&nbsp;

Melissa Griffin, Director at Urbis, said the recommendation recognised the strategic importance of delivering more housing and services within established urban areas already supported by infrastructure.

“This proposal represents the type of thoughtful, integrated growth that planning frameworks across South-East Queensland are encouraging,” Ms Griffin said.

“The project seeks to place housing, retail, healthcare and employment opportunities together in a highly accessible location close to schools, transport and existing services.

“Importantly, the process has involved significant technical assessment and community engagement to ensure local issues and feedback were properly considered throughout the planning pathway.”

$1 billion Benowa Gardens Urban Village heads to council vote following Planning Committee support

Surfers Paradise is officially set for its first new residential development with a 45-storey skybridge connecting the two towers.

John Camilleri’s Celestino Developments has been given the green light by the Gold Coast City Council to develop its major beachfront precinct across its huge 4,000 sqm oceanfront site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/63-79-garfield-terrace-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">63–79 Garfield Terrace</a>, just five months after its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/first-look-exclusive-billionaire-winx-breeder-s-bold-two-tower-surfers-paradise-play-with-45th-storey-skybridge">submission in late 2025</a>.

The approved scheme will deliver two towers rising 55 and 48 storeys, connected by a skybridge positioned on level 45 that will house a range of resident-only wellness and entertainment spaces.

In its notice of approval, the Gold Coast City Council said the&nbsp;proposed overall built form has been designed to complement the scale, intensity and protect the adjacent amenity and surrounding streets through the use of varied setbacks, site cover and architectural elements.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/dbi">DBI</a>, the development will comprise 275 apartments across the two towers, including a mix of two-, three-, and four-bedroom residences, as well as several penthouses. The apartments will sit above a landscaped podium featuring more than 90 metres of beachfront pool frontage, private resident lawns, lounges, and wellness spaces.

DBI said the design draws heavily from the movement and form of the coastal environment, with curving balcony lines and sculpted façades intended to soften the scale of the towers while maximising ocean outlooks and passive shading outcomes.

“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,” DBI said in planning documents submitted to the Gold Coast City Council.

The most distinctive element of the approved project is the skybridge linking the two towers at level 45. The elevated communal space is planned to include executive lounges, formal dining areas, wellness facilities, and panoramic ocean-facing outlooks.

“The skybridge enhances the identity of the development, promotes social interaction, and delivers a lifestyle experience not found elsewhere on the Gold Coast,” DBI said.

At podium level, residents will have access to a suite of resort-style amenities, including resident lounges, private dining rooms, a yoga lawn, gymnasium, plunge pools, and treatment spaces. The beachfront pool has been designed with separate lap, lounge, and children’s areas extending across the width of the site.

The project will also introduce new food and beverage offerings along the Enderley Avenue and Oceanway frontages, contributing additional activation to the beachfront precinct.

First look: Winx billionaire’s beachfront Surfers Paradise apartment development greenlit

Melbourne off the plan apartments

Tim Gurner's&nbsp;GURNER™&nbsp;has put its foot on the accelerator in Australia's property market.

For years Gurner was well known for his high-end, boutique apartment developments dotted across some of Melbourne's coolest suburbs, as well as wellness facilities only accessible by Melbourne's elite.

Now the developer, with a development pipeline well into the billions of dollars, is operating across four states, with key, game-changing projects in both his native Melbourne as well as in Adelaide, Sydney and the Gold Coast. There's even a hotel-like project in Port Douglas in the mix.

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Tim Gurner says they have strong convictions in the Melbourne market, as well as Australia more broadly.

"Record-low supply continues to strain the market and isn’t showing any sign of improving any time soon," Gurner says.

"Meanwhile, demand is soaring, and planning issues, government inaction and record population growth have stretched supply even further.

"Governments Australia-wide simply must take more action to unlock housing supply, starting with bringing back stamp duty exemptions and encouraging foreign buyers back into the market. If there’s no action, this problem is going to become an inter-generational issue."

While Gurner's boutique arm will aim to deliver six to eight small-scale, luxury developments per year, it's Gurner's city-shaping projects which are catching the eye. It's these projects that Gurner says&nbsp;are the only real solutions to the current supply issues.

"We need more residences that meet different sectors of the market from short and long-term rentals through to build-to-rent offerings, alongside quality build-to-sell housing stock that’s anchored with true mixed-use offerings to create community and place-making, so that we can not only cater to record-high demand but create new cities that look to the future needs of those who live here&nbsp;

"The fundamental problem facing most capital cities is that it’s extremely challenging to deliver new supply – this is pushing prices up, having a knock-on effect of higher rents and resulting in record-low vacancy rates across most of the country."

We're going to take a look at every major development Gurner has across the country.

<h2>Location: Docklands, Melbourne</h2>

<h2>Project: Elysium Fields</h2>

<h3>Address: 208-226 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands</h3>

GURNER™ has recently submitted plans for the first stage of its <a href="/developments/docklands-vic-3008">Docklands</a> mega-project, Elysium Fields.

Elysium Fields aims to create a biosphere-like environment integrating advanced wellness principles, including access to anti-ageing treatments, a medical clinic, and various wellness facilities.&nbsp;

At Elysium Fields, residents will have access to advanced anti-ageing protocols and equipment like cryotherapy, IV infusions, dry and infrared sauna, red light therapy, grounding and PEMF beds, alongside access to visit the Elysian Reverse Ageing Medical Clinic that will provide medical-grade treatments including MRIs, DEXA scans, brain scans, blood testing and personalised health plans.&nbsp;

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The 27,000 sqm site precinct will include over 1,350 BTR and BTS apartments, a retail and hospitality precinct, a 4-star short-stay hotel of circa 100 keys and another premier 5-star hotel in the main tower of over 250 keys, with state-of-the-art conference facilities, a business club and hospitality offerings.&nbsp;

The residential units, hotels, and retail spaces will sit amongst 3,700 sqm of much-needed immersive public landscapes and gardens, including a landscaped pedestrian-focused ‘path of life’ that runs the entirety of the north-south ground floor/podium plane that will be designed for running track, Yoga, meditation, training, exercise and recovery, alongside a rooftop sports court, a private wellness club, a pool club and 5,000 sqm of retail, dining and public realm amenity.&nbsp;

The <a href="/architects/fraser-partners">Fraser &amp; Partners</a>-designed precinct will also feature its very own botanical gardens, be geared for a 24/7, interactive retail, &nbsp;dining and entertainment experience, and include a stunning, futuristic glass dome over the site, &nbsp;modelled on the concept of Elysium being the utopian afterlife. &nbsp;

The first stage of Elysium Fields comprises three towers, with plans to launch the first tower in Q3 of the year.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/vic/gurner-submits-plans-for-first-stage-of-1-7-billion-docklands-precinct-elysium-fields">GURNER submits plans for first stage of $1.7 billion Docklands precinct, Elysium Fields</a>

<h2>Location: St Kilda Road, Melbourne</h2>

<h2>Address: 424-426 St Kilda Road, Melbourne</h2>

GURNER™'s St Kilda Road project is gathering momentum. Recently it was announced&nbsp;Chicago-based, international architecture firm SOM, would design the $800 million mixed-use project facing Albert Park.

SOM, who designed&nbsp;the Burj Khalifa in Dubai and the One World Trade Centre in New York, has put pen to paper for around 200 apartments across 19 levels, with a focus on large two to four-bedroom apartments alongside retail spaces, food and beverage outlets, and extensive wellness amenities.

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The 4651 sqm corner site at&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/illoura-house-424-426-st-kilda-road-melbourne">424-426 St Kilda Road</a> – which boasts three frontages on the corner of St Kilda Road, Toorak Road and Queens Lane – will offer uninterrupted views over the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain precinct and Albert Park Lake.

Once complete, the project will boast walkability to Anzac Station, Albert Park Lake, the Royal Botanic Gardens and Fawkner Park, and be close to South Yarra’s retail and dining precinct.

Read More:&nbsp;<a href="/news/vic/burj-khalifa-one-world-trade-centre-architect-to-design-gurners-latest-melbourne-apartment-development">Burj Khalifa, One World Trade Centre architect to design Gurner's latest Melbourne apartment development</a>

<h2>Location: Adelaide</h2>

<h2>Address: 237 Grote Street, Adelaide</h2>

GURNER™ announced itself into the <a href="/developments/adelaide-sa">Adelaide</a> market late last year, teaming up Kennards Self Storage to propose plans for a $1 billion mixed-use precinct to&nbsp;redevelop Adelaide's former Australia Post site.

The proposed plans, designed by long-time GURNER™ collaborator&nbsp;<a href="/architects/fraser-partners-0">Elenberg Fraser</a>, the huge precinct will deliver a new lifestyle destination for Adelaide. It will feature a five-star hotel, 600 apartments, extensive retail, food &amp; beverage, wellness and recreation spaces, and a work club.

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In keeping with the Greener by GURNER™ vision, the development features an environmentally sustainable design to target a 5 Star Green Star Building certification, an inset energy network and a net-zero energy emissions outcome. With low cost, 100 per cent renewable energy available, and an all-electric precinct, the development is set to be carbon neutral in operation.

The inclusion of self-storage space alongside the GURNER™ residences is a unique point of difference, particularly for downsizers looking to make a move to a new apartment residence from a large, furnished family home.

<h2>Location: Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast</h2>

<h2>Project: La Pelago</h2>

<h3>Address: 108 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217</h3>

Gurner's debut Gold Coast project, La Pelago, will be one of the largest projects ever completed on the Gold Coast.

The $1.7 billion development, being developed in a joint venture with&nbsp;<a href="/developers/wingate">Wingate</a>&nbsp;comprises four towers on Ferny Avenue.

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The Resort Residences is the first stage available in the masterplan, located in the first 28 storeys of the project’s first tower, <a href="/new-apartments/aquia-la-pelago-108-ferny-avenue-surfers-paradise">Aquia</a>, which will soar 65 levels and have a total end value of $1 billion.

The Resort Residences have a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments ranging from $525,000 up to $1.8 million, ranging in size from 60 sqm to 200 sqm.

Aquia boasts an exclusive private wellness club, the three-level resort-style podium deck with its ‘private island’ Archipelago of pools, lagoons and relaxation areas, and direct access to a signature restaurant, bars and cafes located throughout the tower and on ground level.

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After the overwhelming demand for stage one, GURNER™ is gearing up for the new release of Crystal Club, an exclusive collection of luxury residences from floors 44 to 63.

La Pelago, inspired by some of the world’s most exclusive private Archipelago resorts, has been imagined as a series of island precincts among a vast expanse of lagoon pools, with private bookable lounges and private dining areas, cabanas, sundecks, swim-up bars, restaurants and soaring mature palm trees over a three-level resort podium.

<h2>Location: Geelong</h2>

<h2>Address: 20-28 Brougham Street, Geelong</h2>

GURNER™ is also debuting in Victoria's second-largest city, having acquired a prime 2100 sqm parcel site at 20-28 Brougham Street, 300 metres from the Geelong Waterfront.

Gurner enters the&nbsp;<a href="/developments/geelong-vic-3220">Geelong</a>&nbsp;market with a $300 million sustainable mixed-use precinct designed by <a href="/architects/fk-australia">Fender Katsalidis</a>, featuring an activated ground plane, a hotel and urban gardens, and residential apartments above the hotel.

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“We will be bringing an incredible 5-star hotel to this location that will feature a retail and hospitality offering at the ground floor that will be reminiscent of Chelsea Market in New York," Gurner says.

“Sitting on top of the hotel will be a collection of large luxury owner-occupier residences for locals and downsizers."

Gurner has teamed up with the local property identity Dean Montgomery to restore the heritage façade of the historic four-storey, red brick building on site to house a new ground-floor food and beverage precinct.

The building will be fully carbon neutral, and will offer an environmental point of difference not seen in Australia to date.

<h2>Location: Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast</h2>

<h2>Address: 1929 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads</h2>

Gurner has an approved project in <a href="/developments/burleigh-heads-qld-4220">Burleigh Heads</a> which will be his second project in the&nbsp;<a href="/developments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a> after La Pelago.

In partnership with&nbsp;<a href="/developers/maxcap-group">MaxCap Group</a>, the $150 million development will be more boutique, with just 55 apartments across an 18-level buildiing on the Gold Coast Highway.

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The rooftop will be landscaped with a deck and a pool.

Designed by Warren and Mahoney in collaboration with GURNER™’s in-house design studio, the development integrates Singaporean landscaped oasis elements with elegant Japanese interior design.

Gurner is expected to launch the project in 2024.

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<h2>Location: South Yarra</h2>

<h2>Project: Jam Factory</h2>

<h2>Address: 500 Chapel Street, South Yarra, VIC 3141</h2>

Gurner's&nbsp;once-in-a-generation plan to transform Chapel Street’s Jam Factory into a world-class retail, residential, hotel and commercial precinct will form the cornerstone of Chapel Street's future renaissance.

The five-tower redevelopment, another joint venture with Newmark Capital and Qualitas, will deliver 18,500 sqm of new retail space, 20,000 sqm of commercial office and 400 residences across 42,020 sqm of residential space, alongside a 5-star 200-room hotel, a cinema upgrade, and a new public realm.

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The redevelopment, signed off by the City of Stonnington in 2022, will inject more than $800 million into the Victorian economy annually, in addition to $500 million in construction alone. Workers and residents are expected to spend more than $28 million at the precinct annually, while hotel guests will bring in over $12 million every year.

“We’ve been working closely with the project team, as well as council, to deliver something truly world-class – the redevelopment will put Chapel Street back on the map, not only as a retail hub, but as a luxury travel and lifestyle destination as well,” Gurner said.

<h2>Location: Barangaroo</h2>

<h2>Address: 189 Kent Street, Barangaroo</h2>

Gurner's $800 million Barangaroo project will sit among some of the country's most expensive apartments.

With Lendlease's One Sydney Harbour starting to settle, eyes will look toward Gurner's project which was secured from&nbsp;Greg Shand's <a href="/developers/barana-group">Barana Group</a>&nbsp;last year.

The project marks the first capital deployment within Gurner's $2 billion Build-to-Sell development fund, backed by a global institutional investor.

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The 1,195 sqm site at 189 Kent Street, adjacent to <a href="/developments/barangaroo-nsw-2000">Barangaroo</a>, received planning approval for two residential towers, ground-floor retail, restaurants, bars, a health and wellness component, and basement parking.

The site currently houses a commercial office tower with existing tenancies. GURNER™ plans to hold these tenancies until lease completion, following which it will commence residential development.

Award-winning architect <a href="/architects/fjc-studio">FJC Studio</a> has been appointed as architect, having won a competitive design competition between local and international architects.

<h2>Location: Port Douglas</h2>

<h2>&nbsp;Project: The Davidson by GURNER™</h2>

<h3>Address: 97-113 Davidson Street, Port Douglas QLD 4877</h3>

Last year Gurner revealed plans for a mixed-use hotel and residential villa development on Davidson Street in <a href="/developments/port-douglas-qld-4877">Port Douglas</a>, just behind the Sheraton Mirage.

GURNER™ had local architecture firm <a href="/architects/hunt-design">Hunt Design</a> create what is called <a href="/new-townhouses/the-davidson-by-gurner-97-113-davidson-street-port-douglas">The Davidson by GURNER™</a>. The application reveals the central pool as the focal point of the development.

Around the pool will be a kids club, with a play area and a separate pool, a treatment space, a yoga room, a lounge, a cafe, and a separate restaurant and dining space.

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Flanking the pool will be a 107-room hotel, a mix of Garden Suites and Poolside Suites. The ground-floor Garden Suites have private access to another pool, exclusively for guests. Each Garden Suite room is 40 sqm, with a further 14 sqm of balcony space. The Poolside Suites are a touch larger. The low-rise hotel will also be home to a sky bar on level three.

45 two-level private villas then complete the resort-style development, on blocks ranging in size from 155 sqm to 470 sqm.&nbsp;

Hunt Design describes The Davidson by GURNER™ as a new benchmark for luxury travel, reminiscent of a Beach Club experience. The project reflects a trend in the tourism industry towards mixed-use developments that offer a range of accommodation types, including private homes.&nbsp;

"The real solution to the current supply issues": How Tim Gurner is solving Australia's dwindling housing supply

Malvern Road is one of the longest roads in Melbourne, stretching over seven kilometres from Malvern East through to Prahran and passing through Malvern and Aramdale on the way.

Developer EVE Holdings identified one of the quietest spots on Malvern Road for its latest apartment project <a href="/new-apartments/taylor-malvern-east-2041-malvern-road-malvern-east">Taylor</a>, set at the <a href="/developments/malvern-east-vic-3145">Malvern East</a> end of Malvern Road near Malvern East Train Station and Waverley Park.

The collection of just 16 one, two and three-bedroom apartments designed by <a href="/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a> sit in a connected pocket of Malvern East, with the Malvern East Station just 650 metres away and Darling Station one kilometre west. It's also a stone's throw from the Monash Freeway which is the most direct route to the CBD and other parts of <a href="/new-apartments/melbourne-vic">Melbourne</a>.

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Future residents at Taylor will also be well connected to Melbourne's best retail, with Chadstone - The Fashion Capital, Melbourne's premier retail, lifestyle and hospitality destination, just a six-minute drive away.

Malvern East's dining scene is within walking distance of Taylor, including East Malvern RSL Club &amp; Bistro, just 500 metres away, and a host of other establishments along Malvern Road.

Wine and beer at Rutherford’s Corner, The Tandoori Cottage Indian Restaurant, Satsuki Japanese Cafe, and Jake &amp; the Beans Talk are all within a seven to nine-minute walk from Taylor.&nbsp;

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For recreation and outdoor enthusiasts, Taylor is surrounded by major sports and recreation park Waverley Oval, just 600 metres away, the Dorothy Laver Reserve West, and the 18-hole public golf course Malvern Valley Golf Club.

Taylor also offers proximity to esteemed educational institutions catering to learners of all ages. Within a ten-minute drive, families will find reputable schools such as St. Mary’s Primary School, Solway Primary School, Caulfield Grammar School Malvern Campus, Sacre Coeur, and Monash University Caulfield Campus.

Construction of Taylor by builder <a href="/builders/d5-building-group">D5 Build</a> is underway. Jellis Craig Projects is marketing Taylor.

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Staff Writer

Taylor apartments prime location in Malvern East

Amenity-centric Melbourne developer <a href="/developers/blue-earth-group">Blue Earth Group</a> is trying again to get its Coburg development approved.

Following an unsuccessful Tribunal hearing last year, Blue Earth Group, led by Michael and Omran Dib, has filed plans again to the Merri-Bek Council for a three-tower development at <a href="/new-apartments/81a-bell-street-coburg">81a Bell Street</a>, on the fringe of Coburg&nbsp;City&nbsp;Oval&nbsp;(or Piranha Park).

The plan is for over 444 apartments and townhouses designed by CHT Architects on what the planning documents call a "significant land parcel" given its location on the south-western corner of Bell and Rodda Street which forms the entrance/gateway to the <a href="/new-apartments/coburg-vic-3058">Coburg</a> Major Activity Centre (‘MAC’).

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The Planning Report by Planning &amp; Property Partners suggested the Tribunal Decision came from concerns of the built form, however, they acknowledged the site's suitability and ability to respond to planning policy for increased housing density and diversity on the site.

"All of the former planning permits issued for the site have expired, with this application now seeking to respond to the criticisms identified in the recent Tribunal Decision and positively renew the site’s strategic significance to the Coburg MAC through the provision of an exemplar mixed-use development encompassing higher density residential living and added benefits for the benefit of the broader community," the report read.

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The 1.2-hectare site was used for the former Coburg High School but is now vacant following a lengthy planning history.

The revised design response continues a similar design concept to that forming the basis of the Tribunal Decision, containing three buildings ranging in height from five to 11 storeys, with large areas of publicly accessible open space and pedestrian links provided within the site that are bordered by ground floor activity with the provided building separation and setbacks consistent with the Tribunal’s findings in maximising daylight receipt to the apartments and sunlight to provided open space areas.

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Proposed are 223 one-bedroom apartments, the majority with a study, 195 two-bedders, 15 three-bed apartments, and 11 townhouses.

The towers will sit above two basement levels with 499 car parking spaces. 716 bicycle spaces will be provided across the site.

There will be around 239 sqm of shop floor space and a 106 sqm food and drink premises.

Blue Earth has become well known for creating developments that focus on a lifestyle as much as being a place to live since being founded by the Dib family in 1993.

Blue Earth has become well known for creating developments that focus on a lifestyle as much as being a place to live since being founded by the Dib family in 1993

Blue Earth Group to push on with three-tower Coburg development

Lendlease has secured formal approval for Gurrowa Place, their $1.7 billion redevelopment of the Queen Victoria Markets in the heart of Melbourne.

The approval follows last week’s execution of contracts between <a href="/developers/lendlease-development">Lendlease</a>, student accommodation provider Scape, and the City of <a href="/developments/melbourne-vic?sort=">Melbourne</a> for the major urban regeneration project.

Lendlease has also received planning permits for early works with construction expected to commence in the coming months, pending final approvals.

Gurrowa Place, which is part of the largest urban renewal project undertaken by the City of Melbourne, will revitalise the QVM precinct’s 3.2-hectare southern site, bordered by Franklin, Queen and Peel streets, with new commercial, residential, retail, and public open space.

Across three new buildings, Gurrowa Place will feature a 28-storey next-generation workplace, around&nbsp;560 build-to-rent apartments with 80 affordable homes, and 1,100 student residences to be managed by Scape.

The approved plan includes a 1.8-hectare public park which will be known as Market Square designed by the City of Melbourne in collaboration with Lendlease, and the restoration of the existing heritage Franklin Street Stores into a new retail village to complement the QVM offering.&nbsp;

A 220-space basement car park will also be delivered for visitors and traders.

The site’s history has been honoured after extensive consultation with Wurundjeri Elders, with the name ‘Gurrowa’ meaning a place of exchange and interchange to the Traditional Custodians of the Country on which the Queen Victoria Market resides.

Lendlease is acting as development and construction partner for the commercial and build-to-rent towers, with Scape acting as the developer of the student accommodation.

The project is expected to be completed in FY28.

Tony Lombardo, Global CEO of Lendlease, says the&nbsp;$1.7 billion Gurrowa Place project represents an enormous opportunity to revitalise one of Melbourne’s most-loved precincts with new public space, retail, office and housing.

“With construction expected to commence in the coming months, we’ve commenced discussions with capital partners interested in working alongside Lendlease and our stakeholders to bring the project to life on behalf of Melburnians," Lombardo said.

“Achieving the twin milestones of contract close and development plan approval underscores the significant momentum right across our Australian business, Lendlease’s traditional growth engine, as we replenish our local pipeline of development projects and repatriate capital from offshore.”

City of Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp said&nbsp;Gurrowa Place will become home to thousands of new residents, attract more market customers and boost business for traders – while unlocking one of the largest open spaces in the CBD.

“We’re one step closer to starting work to enhance the traditional market experience Melburnians and visitors know and love. This $1.7 billion vote of confidence from Lendlease is Council’s most significant partnership with the private sector – which will create more than 4,000 jobs and secure the market’s future.”

Lendlease secures approval for Gurrowa Place, $1.7 billion Queen Victoria Market redevelopment

Milieu&nbsp;has been one of the most forward-thinking developers in the last decade in Melbourne's off the plan apartment space.

Milieu, who has been developing in Melbourne's coolest inner-northern suburbs since 2010, recently branched outside of its comfort zone, launching its first project in Melbourne's south-east.

<a href="/new-apartments/plant-street-by-milieu-malvern-1-plant-street-malvern">Plant Street by Milieu</a> in Malvern, in partnership with Penfolds, will comprise just 21 apartments designed by RITZ&amp;GHOUGASSIAN.&nbsp;

Milieu has several projects that they're working towards, the first being <a href="/new-apartments/elsternwick-gardens-by-milieu-8-gordon-street-elsternwick-vic-3185">Elsternwick Gardens by Milieu</a> on a sprawling 11,740 sqm, the site of the former ABC Studios.

They also have a project coming up, likely later this year, in Brunswick East next to the iconic Brunswick Baths building.

With everything going on, we caught up with Michael McCormack, the co-founder at Milieu, to talk about how they as a development company have matured with the apartment market.

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McCormack says when the company was founded, a number of the team were working for a developer who had turned to creating larger projects, recalling that at the time the type of product being developed was more investor grade stock.

"There just seemed to be a gap in the market which was developing that kind of attainable townhouse or apartment in a location that we wanted to live," McCormack says.

Their first project in Fitzroy was just five townhouses, each selling to owner-occupiers. Four of the five buyers still live there today.

"We did that successfully over a number of projects before five townhouses grew to 15 townhouses, to 30 apartments, and so on."

McCormack says the intention of the company stems from the name. Milieu is a French word which&nbsp;means the environment or context in which one lives and is influenced.

"That's kind of at the core of whenever we're looking for a project it's response to place that's how we kind of start so we think about really the local area and how we can contribute to and improve that with our project."

To find out more about Milieu, visit their Apartments.com.au Developer Profile <a href="/developers/milieu-property">here</a>.

With everything going on, we caught up with Michael McCormack, the co-founder at Milieu, to talk about how they as a development company have matured with the apartment market

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Inside Milieu's design-led approach to apartment development: Five minutes with Michael McCormack

<a href="/developers/gurner">GURNER™</a> has revealed that each of its six ultra-luxury mansions at the $35 million Huntingtower Place on the sough-after Huntingtower Road in <a href="/developments/armadale-vic-3143">Armadale</a> – which were inspired by the spectacular homes of Los Angeles – have now sold out after just six weeks on the market.&nbsp;

The six bespoke homes are currently under construction by <a href="/builders/krongold-constructions">Krongold Construction</a> and are due for completion in 2025, designed by sustainable design practice <a href="/architects/wolveridge-architects">Wolveridge Architects</a>, complete with landscape design by Myles Baldwyn. &nbsp;

The buyer pool was largely downsizers from nearby suburbs like <a href="/developments/malvern-vic-3144">Malvern</a>, <a href="/developments/toorak-vic-3142">Toorak</a> and <a href="/developments/south-yarra-vic-3141">South Yarra</a>, which have historically been starved of opportunities for top-end low-maintenance residences scaled for families in Armadale’s tightly held residential market.&nbsp;

In keeping with GURNER™’s sustainability ethos, each Huntingtower Place residence will be built with water harvesting, solar power generation, and double-glazed windows and door systems, all culminating in carbon-neutral homes.&nbsp;

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Huntingtower Place’s palatial residences offer access to GURNER™ Design House, which works with buyers one-on-one to customise every aspect of their home. This allowed for inclusions like bespoke wine showcases, extensive home offices, private gym and wellness hubs and dedicated private wings for guests or returning children.&nbsp;

GURNER™ Boutique team will now turn its sights to key areas in Queensland and Victoria.

Brooke Formosa,&nbsp;GURNER™ Head of Boutique, said&nbsp;Huntingtower Road is one of the most sought-after and exclusive streets in Melbourne.

"We’re proud to be delivering such a high-quality product that will embody the most luxurious homes of Los &nbsp;Angeles while celebrating the character of Armadale," Formosa said.&nbsp;

“Buyers really don’t get opportunities like these in Armadale – the chance to work with a world-class architect to design your dream home in one of the nicest parts of Melbourne is extremely rare, and that definitely inspired our buyers to act quickly.

“The basis of everything we do is design – we build our towers, residences and boutique homes to be architecturally timeless and homely and to push the boundaries of what’s possible, and we love working one-on-one with buyers who share that passion."

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Formosa said the aim is&nbsp;to deliver six to eight boutique projects per year in their boutique division.

"We have an incredible network of existing buyers who are showing a strong appetite for the product, so we know the luxury market is active.&nbsp;

“Being able to work so closely with Simon our Head of Interior Design and our Design House team is a rare opportunity, and allows for buyers to design the home they’ve always dreamt of in one of the most discerning parts of Melbourne.&nbsp;

“We offer a very unique customisation process to our buyers, where they really get to design the entire home hand-in-hand with a world-class team that has delivered many high-end residences."

GURNER™ Boutique team will now turn its sights to key areas in Queensland and Victoria

GURNER sells out $35 million Armadale mansions in Boutique collection

Melbourne developer Pitard Group has launched its latest apartment development, Madeline, in Moorabbin.

<a href="/buildings/madeline-moorabbin-19-23-central-avenue-moorabbin">Madeline</a> comprises 44 two and three-bedroom apartments spread across a four-level <a href="/architects/via-architects">Via Architects</a>-designed building at 19-23 Central Avenue, in the heart of the <a href="/developments/moorabbin-vic-3189">Moorabbin</a> Activity Centre.

The architecture of Madeline stands out with its modernist brick façade and monochromatic palette, artfully juxtaposed with greenery and abundant natural light.

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Inside the apartments, neutral tones complemented by walnut timber accents create a warm and inviting atmosphere.&nbsp;

The open-plan living and entertaining spaces are generous, with double glazing and noise-cancelling acoustics, extending onto expansive outdoor terraces.

The kitchens featured grey marble benchtops and integrated Ilve appliances.&nbsp;

Integrated study nooks have been incorporated into the residences to cater to the needs of residents working from home.

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Residents at Madeline will also have a communal space to connect with their neighbours. The ground floor will home a resident lounge equipped with a full kitchen and a dining area.

Madeline is slated for completion in January 2025.

<a href="/developers/pitard-group">Pitard Group</a>&nbsp;has been busy so far in 2024.&nbsp;Madeline is their second launch this year following <a href="/buildings/moola-court-cheltenham-1-moola-court-cheltenham">Moola Court</a> in <a href="/new-apartments/cheltenham-vic-3192">Cheltenham</a>.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/vic/pitard-launch-under-construction-moola-court-apartment-development-in-cheltenham">Pitard launch under construction Moola Court apartment development in Cheltenham</a>

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Pitard Group has been busy so far in 2024. Madeline is their second launch this year following Moola Court in Cheltenham

Launch Alert: Pitard launch new Moorabbin apartment development, Madeline

A record-breaking sale in Queenstown has seen the two top floors of Lakeview Te Taumata’s Roto Collection sell for over $33 million.

In a major milestone since releasing the Roto Collection, the transaction sees the penthouse on level 12 alongside complementary sub-penthouse apartments on level 11, all purchased by one buyer.

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Exclusive agents New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty say this unique purchase heralds a strong sign of demand generated by Lakeview Te Taumata.

“In a region where price tags for some of the most opulent luxury homes reach the $20 - $25 million mark, this sale sets a new benchmark for the apartment market in Queenstown,” says Myles Green, Projects and Development Manager.

“While buyers within this price range have traditionally gone for residences set within lifestyle acreage, there is a clear demand for the unmatched potential of amenity and location that Lakeview Te Taumata offers.”

Selling agent Dave Fea says the purchaser, who resides between North America and Queenstown, had been waiting for an opportunity like this for some time.

“Of particular appeal was the exceptional quality of architecture, the central location and world-class views the project provides, along with the vast array of amenities on hand," Fea said.

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By securing both the penthouse and the floor below the purchaser has obtained an incredible expansive sanctuary in the heart of Queenstown.

The pinnacle of luxury, the penthouse alone offers panoramic mountain, city and lake views, with 475 square metres of living space including a generous 37 square metre balcony. The five bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms are complemented by a private wine cellar, gym/wellness centre and the option of a sauna.

Buyer demand has been strong for the world-class Lakeview Te Taumata development, with almost $100 million in sales in the first stage of the $2+ billion master-planned precinct set to transform the cityscape of Queenstown.

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Lakeview Te Taumata is being undertaken in a joint venture between ASX-listed Centuria Capital and <a href="/developments/melbourne-vic">Melbourne</a>-based 94 Feet, to be delivered in multiple stages over the next decade.

When completed, it will comprise an extensive range of luxurious residences, four hotels, including a premier six-star offering and a lifestyle and wellness hotel, as well as ground-floor retail, restaurants, bars, an art gallery, a public plaza and a hot-pools attraction.

Construction for the Roto Collection is set to start in late 2024.

Top two floors of Queenstown’s Lakeview Te Taumata apartments sell for $33 million

Melbourne developer 94 Feet secures $33 million Queenstown's record apartment sale

A major discussion being had across Australia's largest capitals is the conversion of office buildings to residential apartments.

The majority of those conversations are about how to redevelop currently established office buildings into apartments to cure the supply shortage in Australia. Not many are being altered at the development application stage.

Busy diversified developer <a href="/developers/aph-holding">APH Holding</a>, who has residential projects in <a href="/developments/box-hill-vic-3128">Box Hill</a>, <a href="/developments/deepdene-vic-3103">Deepdene</a> and <a href="/developments/hawthorn-vic-3122">Hawthorn</a>, as well as several hospitality and retail developments, is seeking to change up their approved&nbsp;<a href="/developments/south-melbourne-vic-3205">South Melbourne</a> mixed-use development at 61-65 Palmerston Crescent which was approved for over 2,000 sqm of office space, 200 sqm of retail, and a 250 sqm communal rooftop terrace.

Having secured the prized 620 sqm site in late 2022, one of the last undeveloped sites on Palmerston Crecent, APH is seeking to now develop a luxury apartment building with just 13 residences.

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Located just off Albert Park and next door to Fortis's recently completed office development, the building, dubbed&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/65-palmerston-61-65-palmerston-crescent-south-melbourne">65 Palmerston</a>, will have just half and full-floor units.

The lobby transitions residents from the busy street to their private homes. With large glass walls that emphasise space and offer views of the surroundings, the lobby also doubles as an art gallery showcasing local contemporary art.

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A temperature-controlled wine cellar with backlit walls of wine greets residents upon entry leading to a generous living area that opens onto north-facing balconies with panoramic city skyline views.&nbsp;

The kitchens are designed for entertaining, equipped with a range of high-end appliances discreetly integrated behind custom joinery and connected to a butler's pantry.&nbsp;

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The master suite has its own external entry and features a double-size dressing room and an ensuite.

The project stands out not only for its premium design and amenities but also for its strategic location, providing residents with unparalleled access to parks, gardens, and Melbourne's world-class cultural and sports precincts.

The development's prime location in South Melbourne, bordering the Domain Precinct, ensures residents can enjoy the proximity to iconic landmarks such as the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne’s Arts &amp; Cultural Precinct, and Albert Park Lake.

Construction of 65 Palmerston is expected to start soon.

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Having secured the prized 620 sqm site in late 2022, one of the last undeveloped sites on Palmerston Crecent, APH is seeking to now develop a luxury apartment building with just 13 residences

Launch Alert: Office to apartment trend sees new supply come to South Melbourne

Caulfield North is set for its first new apartment launch in 2024 with the upcoming launch of Reverie Caulfield North, on the fringe of Caulfield Park.

The 34 two and three-bedrooms at Reverie, a seven-level, architecturally striking building by <a href="/architects/bg-architecture">BG Architecture</a>, start from $895,000 and top out at $4,635,000.

The project draws inspiration from its lush surroundings, aiming to create a building that blends with the greenery and character of Caulfield Park.

The architectural design of Reverie is characterised by soft arches and organic curves, divided into three levels: The Penthouse Level, The Sanctuary Levels, and The Podium.

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The Penthouse Level offers a blend of organic architecture and panoramic views of the bay and city, while the Sanctuary Levels are home to two and three-bedroom units with spacious balconies overlooking Caulfield Park and the city skyline.&nbsp;

The Podium encompasses the first two levels, showcasing expansive balconies framing vibrant streetscapes and park views.

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The design approach, combined with a thoughtful selection of textures and materials, brings elements of the natural world indoors while optimising natural light, airflow, and panoramic views of the city, bay, and Caulfield Park.

“This is a journey punctuated with great design and nature, all the way from the street to inside the building, eventually to your residence.”

Reverie's interiors, designed by Hecker Guthrie, reflect timeless minimalism and enduring quality, enhanced by large, open floor plans and balconies.&nbsp;

The apartments boast spacious living and dining areas, well-appointed kitchens with natural stone benchtops and premium Miele appliances, and the flexibility for residents to choose between dark and light colour schemes.

Reverie is targeting a 7-Star Energy Rating, and is expected to be completed by February 2026.

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Reverie's interiors, designed by Hecker Guthrie, reflect timeless minimalism and enduring quality, enhanced by large, open floor plans and balconies

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