<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sunland-group">Sunland Group</a> has officially lodged plans for its first Gold Coast apartment project since the departure of the Abedian family from the company three years ago, unveiling a new high-rise proposal for a prominent Broadbeach corner site on Old Burleigh Road.

The application was submitted by an entity directed by Tom Jamieson, stepson of longtime Sunland leader Soheil Abedian, and Riaz Rezvanipour, brother-in-law of Sahba Abedian, Soheil’s son.

Sunland acquired the 1,283 sqm site on the corner of Old Burleigh Road and Armrick Avenue for $9.5 million late last year and is now seeking approval for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/99-101-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">42-storey tower with 81 apartments</a>.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/contreras-earl-architecture">Contreras Earl Architecture</a>, the proposed tower at 99-101 Old Burleigh Road would deliver a predominantly larger-format apartment mix aimed at the owner-occupier market. Plans include 17 two-bedroom apartments, 55 three-bedroom apartments, and nine four-bedroom residences across 35 residential levels.

The development also incorporates three basement levels, four podium parking levels, two levels of communal recreation facilities, and rooftop plant and equipment. A total of 189 car spaces are proposed, significantly exceeding the 90 spaces required under the planning scheme.

The architecture adopts a sculpted, curvilinear form, with deep wraparound balconies and integrated landscaping intended to soften the tower’s vertical expression. The planning report states the building’s “slender footprint/form provides a complimentary yet varied built form within the local streetscape” and contributes to “a varied, yet ordered skyline.”

Contreras Earl noted in its Architectural Statement that from the early stages, the project addressed a fundamental challenge: how to accommodate the required residential yield while avoiding the conventional model of a tower sitting on a rigid, fully resolved parking podium.

“The most direct response would have been to consolidate parking into a singular, flat podium and extrude a repetitive tower above,” the statement said. “While efficient, this approach would result in a consolidated built form with limited engagement with the surrounding landscape and public realm.”

Instead, the conventional podium model was “deliberately rejected”. The architects described the base of the building as “a landscaped architectural condition where structure, planting and circulation are integrated”.

“Rather than presenting a continuous built mass, the base of the building is articulated through a series of concrete planter elements that organise the podium into a fragmented system,” the statement said. “This approach reduces the perceived bulk of the lower levels while establishing a more permeable interface with the streetscape and adjacent open space.”

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The site sits within the High Density Residential Zone and inside the City of Gold Coast’s unrestricted “HX” building height area, where the planning framework anticipates intensified residential development tied to the expanding light rail corridor. The planning report notes the area is undergoing “transition toward more intense development forms” given its proximity to Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise, and high-frequency public transport infrastructure.

Positioned directly opposite Broadbeach Park and within walking distance of Florida Gardens light rail station, the development would sit among a rapidly evolving stretch of Old Burleigh Road that has become one of the Gold Coast’s most active apartment development corridors.

The application joins a growing pipeline of luxury residential projects reshaping Broadbeach, including nearby developments by 5Point Projects, Polycell, and Graya.

The planning report argues the project contributes toward the Gold Coast’s long-term housing targets under the South East Queensland Regional Plan, which forecasts the need for more than 100,000 additional high-rise dwellings across the city by 2046.

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The Abedian family departed Sunland Group in late 2023, ending a four-decade association with the company, and subsequently established the private development firm Abedian &amp; Co. The group is currently delivering <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/greenmount-residences-cnr-hill-street-and-marine-parade-coolangatta-qld-4225">Greenmount Residences</a> at Rainbow Bay and recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/18-mary-avenue-14-18-mary-avenue-broadbeach-qld-4218">18 Mary Avenue</a> in Broadbeach.
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Joel Robinson

First look: Sunland Group returns to Broadbeach new apartment market with new Old Burleigh Road tower plans

The Minns Labor Government has established the new Bays West Delivery Authority to lead the development&nbsp;of the Bays West Precinct and Blackwattle Bay Precinct.&nbsp;

The Authority is charged with creating Sydney’s newest precinct, a thriving, connected, sustainable hub with White Bay Power Station as its cultural heart. Its vision is to build on the area’s natural, cultural and industrial history to shape a vibrant new neighbourhood.

The precinct will deliver up to 8,500 well-located homes, including a minimum of 10 per cent affordable and essential worker homes. Combine new housing with public open space, opening public access to the waterfront for the first time in more than 100 years, while retaining important deep-water facilities to support Sydney’s working harbour.

Located just minutes from the Sydney CBD and connected to a world-class metro, ferry, walking and cycling links, the Bays West precinct will rebalance housing growth towards well-serviced inner-city locations and help tackle the state’s housing crisis.

The Bays West Delivery Authority,&nbsp;an agency of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, will report to the NSW Minister for Lands and Property who already has oversight of major precinct renewal projects including at Blackwattle Bay and Barangaroo.

As part of the broader Bays West transformation, the Minns Government recently announced that a proposal from Lendlease to redevelop part of the Bays West Precinct has progressed to Stage 2 of the NSW Government’s unsolicited proposals process.

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The Minns Labor Government has also confirmed the Bays West precinct will have a new suburb name. This will be the first major suburb built in close proximity to Sydney’s CBD in decades and will encompass the area currently being referred to as Bays West, including Glebe Island and the White Bay Power Station. Served by a new Metro station just five minutes from the CBD, it will become one of the most populous suburbs in the Inner West and one of Sydney’s premier cultural destinations.

An early works program is taking shape, which&nbsp;includes the first stages of an international design competition.&nbsp;

The aim of the Bays West&nbsp;International&nbsp;Design Competition is to&nbsp;ensure design excellence is embedded in the project from the start. The competition will deliver an&nbsp;urban framework that defines the character, ambition and long-term identity of&nbsp;this&nbsp;former industrial precinct as it transitions to a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable residential&nbsp;neighbourhood.

The competition will be led by the Bays West Delivery Authority in partnership with Government Architect NSW.&nbsp;

It will launch with an invitation for a global Expressions of Interest, before moving to an invitation-only stage that will be assessed by a panel that&nbsp;will provide advice to Cabinet who will select a winner.

Premier of NSW, Chris Minns said the establishment of the new Authority is the first step in transforming the Bays West precinct into a vibrant, livable suburb minutes from the Sydney CBD and two stops from Hunter St Station on the Metro West line.

“The Authority will deliver well-located homes close to the heart of the city and integrate the new precinct with Blackwattle Bay and the new Sydney Fish Market.

“This is a generational opportunity to build a new suburb on the city’s edge and open the harbour foreshore to the public for the first time in a century.”&nbsp;

Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper said the new Bays West Delivery Authority established by the Minns Government will turbocharge the development of Sydney’s newest suburb.

“The Authority is working at a record pace to deliver an international design competition, planning pathways and a financial model so that this development benefits Sydney with well-designed homes in a central location, close to public transport, jobs, entertainment and essential services.

“If we want Sydney to stay liveable and affordable, we need to be bold about using underutilised government-owned land to deliver homes for the future while making sure essential working harbour functions can be accommodated.”

Bays West Delivery Authority established to "turbocharge" Sydney’s newest suburb

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.

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

Melbourne off the plan apartments

Developer Point Polaris is expecting buyers in its <a href="/developments/altona-vic-3018">Altona apartment development</a>, Lido, to move in by the end of the year.

They've sold 80 per cent of the <a href="/buildings/lido-16-20-sargood-street-altona">30 apartments on Sargood Street</a>, a stone's throw from the water. B Central is currently building the project, which is slated for completion in the coming months.

Lido's design reflects Bruce Henderson Architects' vision to blend the coastal and contemporary aspects of Altona. Expansive windows invite panoramic views of the city and the sea, welcoming abundant natural light to fill the living spaces.

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Lush green terraces, along with contemporary features like mesh cladding and bronzed glass, lend a sense of privacy while adding an innovative touch to the suburb's streetscape.

The ground floor of the development features retail spaces, fostering an inviting arrival to the apartments.

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The <a href="/developments/altona-vic-3018">seaside village</a> is one of Melbourne's fastest-emerging areas, and <a href="/buildings/lido-16-20-sargood-street-altona">residents of Lido</a> are at the heart of it all. The beach is just a stone's throw away, while the Pier St Village, a vibrant hub of activity, lies only a block away, providing convenient access to an array of amenities.

Parks and recreation centres are also within easy reach, while <a href="/developments/altona-vic-3018">Altona's accessibility</a> further enhances its appeal, with&nbsp; public transport links making commuting a breeze.

Two and three-bedroom apartments are still available, with prices starting from&nbsp;$597,000.

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Lido's design reflects Bruce Henderson Architects' vision to blend the coastal and contemporary aspects of Altona

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Lido Altona apartment development 80% sold with construction well underway

Malaysian developer MRCB are close to selling out their Carnegie apartment development, <a href="/new-apartments/1060-carnegie-1060-dandenong-road-carnegie">1060 Carnegie</a>.

There's only a handful of two-bedroom apartments remaining in the <a href="/new-apartments/1060-carnegie-1060-dandenong-road-carnegie">173-apartment building</a> named after its location at 1060 Dandenong Road. All the one-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments have sold.

Located within 10-kilometres of the <a href="/developments/melbourne-vic">city centre</a>, residents are connected to a host of conveniences, including multiple public transport links and the nearby M1 highway. The ground floor of <a href="/new-apartments/1060-carnegie-1060-dandenong-road-carnegie">1060 Carnegie</a> also includes retail stores and cafes, placing everyday amenity on buyers' doorstep.&nbsp;

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Given 1060 Carnegie is one of the tallest structures in the area, the majority of apartments feature unobstructed and expansive views to the Dandenong Ranges as well the <a href="/developments/melbourne-vic">city skyline</a>, with perfectly framed vistas experienced best from the rooftops garden, designed exclusively for the use of residents.

Internally, the apartments are graced with the flair of Peddle Thorpe's interior design. Crafted bespoke kitchens and living zones combine with high-quality finishes and appliances, as well as cleverly integrated storage in each of the homes.

<a href="/developments/carnegie-vic-3163">Carnegie</a>, an established suburb of <a href="/developments/melbourne-vic">Melbourne</a>, has witnessed steady residential market growth over the long term, with the population in the area increasing by almost seven per cent in the past five years.

Unit prices <a href="/developments/carnegie-vic-3163">in the suburb</a> have experienced steady growth at a rate of 2.43 percent over the past three years. Almost half of the population are renters, making it an attractive prospect for investors.

The upward trend highlights Carnegie's growing popularity, particularly among young professionals looking for a blend of urban amenities and a community atmosphere.

MRCB are developing <a href="/new-apartments/vista-surfers-paradise-26-vista-street-surfers-paradise">Vista</a> in <a href="/developments/surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Surfers Paradise</a>, their first development on the <a href="/developments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a>.

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Carnegie, an established suburb of Melbourne, has witnessed steady residential market growth over the long term, with the population in the area increasing by almost seven per cent in the past five years

Final apartments for sale at MRCB's completed 1060 Carnegie apartment development

As the demand for outdoor space continues to rise, Melbourne developers are increasingly finding ways to offer more outdoor space, whether it be private or communal.

From lush courtyards and balconies to rooftop pools and communal gardens, these developments are redefining city living by bringing the great outdoor to resident's fingertips.

We've wrapped up a list of some of Melbourne's best apartment developments featuring large outdoor spaces.

<h2>Project: Galerie</h2>

<h2>Address: High Street Glen Iris</h2>

<h2>Developer: LDS Property</h2>

Galerie in <a href="/developments/glen-iris-vic-3146">Glen Iris</a> offers curated residences designed for the cosmopolitan lifestyle, where open-plan living areas exude an artistic luxury.

Ewert Leaf, the architects behind Galerie, partnered with landscape designer John Patrick to create human-centred spaces. Patrick's expertise is evident not only in the exterior landscaping but also in the integration of expansive balconies and courtyards that adjoin each residence.

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Patrick said the design philosophy focused on seamless integration between the open-plan living spaces and the courtyards.&nbsp;

“We’ve designed everything so that the open plan living spaces flow seamlessly out to the courtyards, with large sliding doors that provide direct integration to the surrounding landscape,” Patrick said.&nbsp;

<h2>Project: HOME</h2>

<h2>Address: 626 Heidelberg Road, Alphington</h2>

HOME in <a href="/developments/alphington-vic-3078">Alphington</a> takes outdoor living to a new level, with the expansive spaces not just contained to the balconies adjoining each residences, but featured throughout the development.

At HOME, located on Level 4, you'll find everything you'd expect in a close-knit neighbourhood. The communal garden offers spaces to meet and relax, complete with ample seating and a designated barbecue area. There's even a kids' play zone to keep the little ones entertained. For the four-legged members of your family, there's a dedicated dog run where they can bask in the morning sun.

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If you seek tranquility, the Pilates Pavilion awaits. Alternatively, you can energise yourself in the state-of-the-art gym, which features a circular design. With three-quarters of an acre of open space, there's plenty of room to move and enjoy the outdoors at HOME.

On Level 15, you'll find the ultimate rooftop cinema, providing residents with a unique entertainment option. If movies aren't your preference, you can relax in the serene Star Garden or unwind in the lounge. And if you want to cool off, head up to Level 16 and take a dip in the glass-edged rooftop pool.

<h2>Project: Como Terraces</h2>

<h2>Address: 139 Alexandra Avenue</h2>

<h2>Developer: Cbus Property &amp; Sterling Global</h2>

Situated in <a href="/developments/south-yarra-vic-3141">South Yarra</a>, renowned as Melbourne's most liveable suburb, Como Terraces offers a rare opportunity to embrace riverside living in a sophisticated setting.

The latest release within Como Terraces is The Alexandra Collection, developed by Cbus Property and Sterling Global.

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The collection features just 11 luxurious residences, each characterised by spaciousness and a frontage onto the tree-lined Alexandra Avenue and the Yarra River beyond.

Neutral tones dominate the interior design, creating a sophisticated ambiance, while expansive balconies or terraces seamlessly extend from the light-filled interiors.

<h2>Project: Smiths Lane Townhomes by Mirvac</h2>

<h2>Address: 110 Smiths Lane, Clyde North</h2>

<h2>Developer: Mirvac</h2>

Smiths Lane in <a href="/developments/clyde-north-vic-3978">Clyde North</a> is a thriving community that boasts abundant parklands, new schools, and social cafes, making it a place for everyone. Mirvac has recently unveiled a collection of townhomes within this community, catering to a variety of lifestyles.

These townhomes feature open-plan living areas, a multi-purpose room, and spacious private courtyards, providing ample space for families to grow and adapt.

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The architectural design of the townhomes draws inspiration from the unique character of Cardinia Creek, incorporating natural materials and seasonal landscaping to reflect the local heritage and environment.

The townhomes at Smiths Lane also offer a private oasis for residents. Double sliding glass doors seamlessly connect the living areas with the outdoors, inviting natural light and fresh air. The lush and verdant planting surrounding the townhomes creates a sense of security and tranquility, providing a perfect backdrop for entertaining or quiet relaxation.

From lush courtyards and balconies to rooftop pools and communal gardens, these developments are redefining city living by bringing the great outdoor to resident's fingertips

The best Melbourne East apartment and townhouse developments with extensive outdoor spaces

The brief for <a href="/buildings/cowper-residences-footscray-34-cowper-street-footscray">Cowper Residences</a> in <a href="/developments/footscray-vic-3011">Footscray</a> was straightforward enough: a residential community of around 400 homes, designed for enduring value and built to last using high-quality materials.

The triangular Cowper Street site however presented multiple challenges along with extraordinary opportunities.

Toby Lauchlan, multi-residential partner at community-focused design studio <a href="/architects/clarke-hopkins-clarke-0">ClarkeHopkinsClarke Architects</a>, says the highly collaborative client and project team saw a great location for an inclusive, walkable community of flexible typologies to suit diverse residents who value quality materiality and seamless connections to each other and the broader neighbourhood.

“The site was zoned for six and 10 storeys but it wasn’t huge, and it had three very different interfaces with surrounding streetscapes,” Lauchlan said.

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“The residential interface along Cowper Street was single story, and the other boundaries were hard up against the rail line and Hopkins Street, one of <a href="/developments/footscray-vic-3011">Footscray’s</a> busiest mixed-used streets. But the site was literally surrounded by everything that makes Footscray great - <a href="/developments/footscray-vic-3011">a very diverse neighbourhood</a>, industrial architecture with loads of character, fantastic amenities including public transport, retail, hospitality, arts and culture, employment, and education. Plus local institutions like Footscray Market and Flemington Racecourse, and incredible views in all directions."

Lauchlan said they knew they needed&nbsp;to avoid a singular expression and provide an answer that was multi-faceted, with a diversity of spaces, heights, scales and materials.

"It had to be a fine grain collection of buildings connected by communal spaces including beautiful landscaped gardens and terraces, all which would contribute to the character of Cowper Street and the broader neighbourhood.”

Instead of simply going upwards, like so many surrounding developments, the architects drew on ClarkeHopkinsClarke Architects’ distinctive Creating Vibrant Communities methodology and urban design expertise to maximise the entire site.

Double-height SOHOs and three-storey townhouses are located along and off low-rise Cowper Street. Six and 10-storey apartment precincts are set back towards the rail line and Hopkins Street interface.

At ground level, an entry plaza accommodates retail and hospitality tenancies and leads to a welcoming landscaped courtyard on the expansive podium. These communal spaces are destinations in themselves, not merely thoroughfares, with the built form and landscaping maximise 360-degree views.

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Multiple entry and exit points create easy flow and surrounding connections. SOHOs and retail and café tenancies activate the ground plane. A new side street, unusual in a development of this size, creates a townhouse precinct for larger homes with separate entrances.&nbsp;

The design considers residents’ interactions, outlooks&nbsp;and public-private interface, and connects them in multiple ways to <a href="/developments/footscray-vic-3011">Footscray’s bustling activity</a> and to each other – via the podium-level gym with multiple access points and gobsmacking views, for example, and shorter-than-usual apartment corridors, which increase casual interactions between neighbours.

The 364 apartments, 16 townhouses and 10 SOHOs each required distinctive, complementary architectural forms and interior identities, and options for residents to upgrade to deluxe finishes and fixtures.

ClarkeHopkinsClarke senior interior designer, Sa Bayley, capitalised on the apartments’ spacious, light-filled interiors with warm tones, natural palettes and textured materials including charcoal groove feature panelling, refined bathroom tiles and engineered timber flooring.

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Corridors awash with views and natural light feature Deco-inspired way finding, timber-texture ceiling battens, graphic wall murals and subtle differences on each level, avoiding hotel-like sameness.

The SOHOs are warehouse loft-like spaces with warm textures and industrial touches like exposed brick facades, warm concrete ceilings, groove panel joinery, crisp white walls, balustrades of black powder-coated steel and mesh and exposed track lights.

Their flexible floorplans feature a gorgeous, glazed, street-front office with its own entry and views onto tree-lined Cowper Street. For those not running a business from home these spaces are also being used as dens, studies or additional bedrooms or living spaces.

With 3.7-metre-high ceilings and clerestory windows, these refined spaces feel particularly voluminous. The SOHOs also feature a private courtyard with separate entry directly into the home’s main living and dining spaces, and bedrooms and balconies energised by city views.

In a new side-street introduced to create a comfortable spaciousness within and between residential precincts, three-storey, three-bedroom townhouses provide similarly flexible floorplans, making them easy to re-configure&nbsp;over time as needs and preferences change.

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They all feature private entrances, balconies, courtyards and high-end fixtures and fittings, with upgrade options including brass tapware and Herringbone floors.

Residential precincts are linked by abundant landscaping designed by MDG Landscape Architects. This includes private courtyards, terraces and balconies as well as communal spaces like the&nbsp;central courtyard and the rooftop gardens and terraces atop the apartment precincts. Planting is a lush mix of natives, flowering trees, vines and grasses.

Precincts and buildings are oriented, constructed and specified for&nbsp;passive solar design, maximising natural light, ventilation, thermal mass, acoustic privacy, rainwater collection and indoor-outdoor connectivity.

They also maximise views in all directions, from the glazed southern wall of the gym to terraces with vistas of the docks and considered framing of city and treetop-views in the apartment precincts’ shared corridors and lift lobbies.

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Cowper Residences reinvents a tricky site in Melbourne’s inner west through sustainable placemaking, inventive typologies and robust local character

How a Footscray car yard was transformed into a community-focussed precinct

Keystone Property Group's latest completed development, Ovation, offers a prime location in the <a href="/developments/footscray-vic-3011">heart of Footscray</a>, providing residents with the advantages of inner-city living while maintaining a sense of individuality.

The project, comprising 131 residences, was built by Platinum Construction and was finished in September 2022.

Keystone Property Group, a well-known local developer, has already made a mark in the <a href="/developments/footscray-vic-3011">booming Footscray area</a> with their previous successful projects, including The Buckley and Victoria Corner.&nbsp;

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The design of <a href="/buildings/ovation-footscray-94-buckley-street-footscray">Ovation</a> was entrusted to Kavellaris Urban Design (KUD), led by owner Billy Kavellaris. The vision behind the development was to pay homage to <a href="/developments/footscray-vic-3011">Footscray's unique architectural character</a> while introducing a new level of design ingenuity to the area.

Ovation's building form stands out with its bold depiction of recessed voids, distinctive shapes, and protrusions. To enhance the aesthetic appeal, greenery has been strategically incorporated into the recesses on the façade, seamlessly blending the built form with lush, natural beauty.

John Patrick Landscape Architects contributed to the development by designing the verdant elements, further enhancing the overall aesthetic of the building.

Inside the apartments, residents can enjoy stunning views of the city skyline and the surrounding streetscapes through full-height windows that bathe the living spaces in ample sunlight. The interiors of <a href="/buildings/ovation-footscray-94-buckley-street-footscray">Ovation</a> have been meticulously crafted to create a harmonious connection with the outside environment.

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The living spaces feature textured timber joinery and oak floors, exuding a neutral warmth that provides a versatile canvas for buyers to personalise with their own memories and style. The kitchen areas boast modern concrete-finished benchtops, combining style and durability, alongside abundant integrated storage.

Ovation benefits from its central location, with easy access to public transport, schools, dining options, and recreational amenities. Residents can enjoy the convenience of urban living while experiencing the <a href="/developments/footscray-vic-3011">unique character of Footscray</a>.

All of the three-bedroom apartments are sold out, however there's a limited&nbsp;collection of one and two-bedroom apartments remaining.

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The project, comprising 131 residences, was built by Platinum Construction and was finished in September 2022

Buyer Handbook: A buyer's guide to Keystone's Footscray apartments Ovation

Willow, the recently completed <a href="/developments/brighton-vic-3186">Brighton apartment development</a> by <a href="/developers/samuel-property">Samuel Property</a>, has garnered attention for its exceptional landscaping, showcasing a biophilic design that prioritises the health and well-being of its residents.

The landscape architecture practice responsible for Willow's design, Acre, drew inspiration from nature to create a harmonious and elemental approach, resulting in a sensory delight at every turn.

With careful research and innovative thinking, the project team aimed to establish a connection between residents and the living world, complementing the architectural design and enhancing the overall project outcome.

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The success of biophilic design at <a href="/buildings/willow-brighton-74-78-well-street-brighton">Willow</a> lies in its ability to create a sanctuary that truly feels like home. The design seamlessly integrates with Melbourne's distinct seasons, providing an environment that welcomes and embraces the changes throughout the year.

The award-winning team said it's a landscape designer's role to help complement the architect and improve the overall outcome for the project and its residents by creating a connection to the living world. At <a href="/buildings/willow-brighton-74-78-well-street-brighton">Willow</a>, this was certainly achieved.

“We understand the benefits that having a connection to nature has on human well-being," Acre Creative Director, Brett Robinson, said.

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"With this in mind, it is our role to connect residents with their natural sanctuaries – spaces for them to come home to, unwind and relax."

On approach to the development, the landscaped foreground guides residents on a journey, even before stepping foot inside. The strategic placement of large windows establishes a strong visual connection to nature, framing the lush green terrace and allowing natural light to flood the interiors.

Completed in February 2023, <a href="/buildings/willow-brighton-74-78-well-street-brighton">Willow</a> comprises a collection of only 14 residences nestled along a tranquil, tree-lined side street, moments away from the beach and the vibrant Church Street.

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Acre drew inspiration from nature to create a harmonious and elemental approach, resulting in a sensory delight at every turn

How Acre turned Willow Brighton into a biophilic haven 

Amid the lush greenery and gum trees in the heart of Clayton&nbsp;lies Eastwood Monash, the latest residential project from NX Property Group.

Comprising 147 completed one and two-bedroom apartments, as well as 72 townhouses, <a href="/buildings/eastwood-monash-clayton-29-browns-road-clayton">Eastwood Monash</a> offers dwelling types and configurations to suit a wide variety of buyers.

Nestled in a <a href="/developments/clayton-vic-3168">multicultural neighbourhood, Clayton</a> provides an array of urban amenities while retaining its <a href="/developments/clayton-vic-3168">suburban charm</a>.

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<a href="/developments/clayton-vic-3168">Clayton</a> is one of Australia's premier hubs for education and research, home to Victoria's largest university, Monash University, and the esteemed Monash Medical Centre – a renowned teaching hospital specialising in healthcare. John Monash Science School is also nearby, serving as a selective school for years 10-12.&nbsp;

Beyond its educational offerings, Eastwood's location also boasts an array of convenient amenity.

With <a href="/developments/clayton-vic-3168">Clayton</a> Station just a 10-minute walk away, residents enjoy easy access to public transportation, while the M1 Freeway is reachable in just seven minutes.

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<a href="/developments/chadstone-vic-3148">Chadstone</a> Shopping Centre is a 10-minute drive, while nature lovers will relish in the abundant open space within the suburb, including Fregon Reserve which is only a short stroll away and Namatjira Nature Reserve which is also nearby.&nbsp;

Residents are within a few minutes of <a href="/developments/clayton-vic-3168">Clayton</a> Aquatics and Health Club as well, along with Huntingdale Golf Club, and <a href="/developments/clayton-vic-3168">Clayton</a> Bowls Club.

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Nestled in a multicultural neighbourhood, Clayton provides an array of urban amenities while retaining its suburban charm

Eastwood Monash: A suburban oasis with unparalleled convenience

The completed CV Windsor, at the south end of Punt Road which runs from <a href="/developments/windsor-vic-3181">Windsor</a> to <a href="/developments/south-yarra-vic-3141">South Yarra</a>, offers residents the ultimate convenient location.

There's two tram stops and a bus stop at the foot of the building at 105 Punt Road, on the corner of Punt Road and High Street. They head toward Albert Park, the CBD, or east to <a href="/developments/prahran-vic-3181">Prahran</a>.

On both Punt Road and High Street are a number of cafes, restaurants and bar, which are also plentiful in the neighbouring suburbs of <a href="/developments/st-kilda-vic-3182">St Kilda</a>, <a href="/developments/south-yarra-vic-3141">South Yarra</a> and <a href="/developments/prahran-vic-3181">Prahran</a>.

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The SOHO-inspired development designed by&nbsp;Decibel Architecture features facade art by prominent artist Kim Westcott.

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It features a calm colour palette and warm timber-lined terraces, with residents welcomed into a luxurious ground floor, complete with an exclusive residents' lounge featuring a shared kitchen and dining area. The first floor also hosts a well-appointed library with hot desk workstations and meeting rooms.

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The apartment interiors feature Chevron European Oak engineered flooring, while the bedrooms have a choice between timber or wool carpet flooring. The kitchen and bathroom spaces offer residents a selection of natural or reconstituted stone benchtops, coupled with terrazzo tiling and top-of-the-line Miele appliances, including a cooktop, oven, and dishwasher.

Sustainability was considered at the 67-apartment building by Freeman Developments. It incorporates&nbsp;Xeriscape technology for the roof garden, ensuring it requires zero maintenance.

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All the one-bedroom apartments have been sold in CV Windsor. A selection of two and three-bedroom floorplans remaining, available in either single-storey layouts or SOHO-style lofts.&nbsp;

To maintain privacy and enhance the living experience, the apartments have been designed with northern or southern aspects, ensuring that no resident looks in on another.

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There's two tram stops and a bus stop at the foot of the building at 105 Punt Road, on the corner of Punt Road and High Street. They head toward Albert Park, the CBD, or east to Prahran

Convenience and connectivity the key at CV Windsor apartments

Developer SP Setia is approaching full completion of UNO Melbourne, the newest residential tower to complete in the Victorian capital.

Builder Roberts Co, who began construction toward the end of 2020, topped out the 210-metre A'Beckett Street tower earlier this year. Residents are expected to move in later this year.

Designed by Elenberg Fraser, the soaring building between the picturesque Flagstaff Gardens and Carlton Gardens plays home to 635 one, two and three-bedroom apartments. Around 90 per cent of the building is already sold, with some of the lower level buyers moving in late last year.

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The one-bedrooms start from $492,000, and the two-bedroom apartments, which have a car space, are priced from just over $1 million.

The apartments boast generous open-plan living spaces, with natural stone, perforated metals, and top-of-the-line Miele appliances adorning the kitchens.

The bedrooms incorporate an abundance of storage, while floor-to-ceiling windows allows natural light to flood the interiors along with providing panoramic outlooks.&nbsp;

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Residents will also benefit from a suite of resort inspired amenity throughout UNO.&nbsp;The ground floor houses retail stores and a welcoming lobby, while there's also a private dining area with teppanyaki facilities available, in addition to&nbsp;a well-appointed lounge, breakout rooms, and a media room.

On the ninth floor, a suite of wellness facilities await, including a yoga studio, a fully-equipped gym, swimming pool, steam room, spa, and an outdoor entertainment and barbecue area.

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SP Setia, a Malaysian-based developer, also created the sold out Sapphire by the Gardens on Exhibition Street.

Recently the penthouse shell on level 57 sold for $39 million. It was bought by Adrian Portelli, famous for his purchases on The Block.

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Builder Roberts Co, who began construction toward the end of 2020, topped out the 210-metre A'Beckett Street tower earlier this year

Melbourne's newest CBD apartment tower soon to complete

The Toorak Road and Chapel Street intersection is one of the most popular in Melbourne. It's at the <a href="/developments/south-yarra-vic-3141">centre of South Yarra's cafe, restaurant and bar scene</a>, while also being a main street into the <a href="/developments/melbourne-vic">Melbourne CBD</a>.

Standing at the gateway to <a href="/developments/melbourne-vic">Melbourne's eastern suburbs</a> is Capitol Grand, the completed residential tower by Larry Kestelman's LK Property Group.

At the core of <a href="/buildings/capitol-grand-241-toorak-road-south-yarra">Capitol Grand</a> is renowned architecture and interior design practice Bates Smart. With a rich history dating back to 1852 and a string of prestigious awards to their name, Bates Smart portfolio includes some of Melbourne's finest, including&nbsp;The Melburnian, 150 Clarendon Street East Melbourne, Freshwater Place, and Crown Metropol.

<a href="/buildings/capitol-grand-241-toorak-road-south-yarra">Capitol Grand</a> features an elegant design characterised by its distinctive form, which comprises a series of slender elliptical floorplates, allowing the tower's surfaces to play with light and shadow, offering a unique perspective from every vantage point.

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Roger Poole, Chairman of Bates Smart, said the façade is a combination of reflective high-performance glass and a fine metallic finish, divided into graduated groupings that draw the eye upwards, bringing pattern and variety to the façade.

"The design modulates the view, providing a unique perspective from each residence and an ephemeral presence for external viewers., Poole said.

“At the upper levels, the penthouses occupy a singular ellipse that allows for unobstructed panoramic views of the CBD through to Port Philip Bay, the Dandenong Ranges, <a href="/developments/toorak-vic-3142">leafy Toorak</a> and down the historic spine of Chapel Street."

Bates Smart's Director and Interior Designer Jeff Copolov said, inside the apartments, lobbies, and residential amenity areas they have&nbsp;curated a timeless and contemporary interior design.

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"Schemes are comprised of modern restrained colour palettes able to provide a neutral backdrop to residents’ varied furniture and artwork collections. The finishes are rich, layered and textural. The detailing is crafted and bespoke. Materials are high quality with a luxurious feel," Copolov said.&nbsp;

One, two and three-bedroom apartments are still available in the completed South Yarra tower, with prices starting from&nbsp;$579,000.

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Capitol Grand boasts an elegant design characterised by its distinctive form, which comprises a series of slender elliptical floorplates, allowing the tower's surfaces to play with light and shadow

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