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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Queensland's Hutchinson Builders has been chosen by Qingjian Group to build the Gold Coast 25 level residential development Northcliffe Residences.
Northcliffe Residences has sold $60 million in presales in the past 18 months..
Graham Goldman, Northcliffe Residences’ project director of Eastview Australia, said the appointment of Hutchinson Builders to bring the project to fruition was a major coup for developer CNQC.
Designed by architect Cottee Parker, Northcliffe Residences will offer luxury 75 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, a two-level penthouse with private rooftop pool and entertaining terrace, and four whole-floor sub-penthouses.
Residents will have private access to exclusive facilities at a stunning Beach Club equipped with a gymnasium, steam room, sauna, lounge, dining room, surfboard storage, and an infinity pool and terrace flowing directly to the beach.
For more information <a href="https://www.northclifferesidences.com.au/" target="_blank">click here</a>.
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Hutchinson Builders win contract for Northcliffe Residences, Gold Coast

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A selection of New York-inspired “sky loft” apartments have been released to the market within the $100 million Kodo development in the Adelaide CBD.
Australian building company Watpac commenced construction of Kodo earlier this year and anticipates completing works by the end of next year.
Believed to be the highest loft-style apartments in the city, the nine new sky lofts will be situated in the tower of the 30-storey development.
The highest sky loft will be on level 27.
All of the double-storey sky lofts feature two bedrooms, two bathrooms and two balconies providing uninterrupted views to the Adelaide Hills.
They also each include a separate laundry, powder room, extensive storage and modern kitchen with Miele appliances.
Steve Wise, CEO of developer Flagship Property Holdings, said Kodo has developed the sky loft apartments with world-class architect Woods Bagot in direct response to market demand.
“We had a terrific response to our loft apartments on the podium (situated on level four of Kodo at the base of the main tower), which are now all sold but continue to be an attractive floorplan for potential purchasers looking for something larger and unique,” he said.
“Woods Bagot’s design of the building has allowed us to replicate this experience higher up the tower as sky lofts.
“Lofts are especially popular in cities like New York but they’re a rare find in Adelaide, so we’re anticipating these apartments will generate plenty of interest, particularly among people looking to downsize and move into the city.
“Characterised by their open plan and access to natural light, these new sky lofts also offer exceptional views of the beautiful Adelaide Hills, which will no doubt be a key selling point for buyers too.”
<img src="https://www.urban.com.au/images/2017/06/09/Kodo%20-%20Peter%20Miglis%20from%20Woods%20Bagot.png" alt="">
Wise said prices for the new sky lofts start from $760,000.
Located on Angas Street near Victoria Square, Kodo includes a four-level podium from ground level which will incorporate car parking, bicycle parks and residential apartments.
On the top floor of the podium, an exclusive resident sky garden will be established, with landscaped entertaining and recreation areas, as well as surrounding apartments with mezzanine floors and generous private terraces.
Additional one, two and three bedroom apartments will then rise up another 26 levels, featuring sweeping views towards the Adelaide Hills and coastline.
The Kodo sales suite at 33 Angas Street in the city, directly adjacent the construction site, is open from Tuesday to Saturday between 11am and 3pm.
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Kodo releases Adelaide’s highest loft apartments

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A new Canberra park has snagged a national design award for greening up one of the territory’s newest urban spaces.
Hassett Park in the burgeoning Campbell 5 precinct was recognised with the 202020 Vision Green Design Award at the Good Design Awards in Sydney on Thursday night.
The award celebrates green and living infrastructure in urban environments.
Hassett Park, designed by Jane Irwin Landscape Architecture and Hill Thalis Architecture and Urban Projects, incorporates water sensitive urban design, bike paths, play spaces and native trees.
The park sits within Campbell 5 precinct off Constitution Avenue.
Kate Hulm, head of marketing, public relations and research for JWLand – the developer behind Campbell 5 – said Hassett Park was a key selling point, with many apartments overlooking the space.
“There is a strong sense of community pride among Campbell residents and Hassett Park has really added to that,” she said.
“The intelligent design of the park provides great natural amenity for Campbell residents and is a popular spot for group fitness classes, dog walking and outdoor play.”
The award-winning park is among a number of green features throughout Campbell 5’s design including vertical gardens, rooftop gardens and trees.
The growing precinct encompasses a number of residential projects including Koben, Greenwich Grand, Saint Germain and Greenwich Park.
Judging criteria for the green design award included a project’s contribution to green space, the prioritisation of vegetation at the development stage, human connection with nature, air purification, water sensitive design and improvements to green infrastructure.
Hassett Park was named after the first chief of defence force staff, General Sir Francis Hassett.
It hosted the Campbell 5 Community Festival in May to raise funds for Soldier on Australia
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The Gold Coast is about to witness a spate of developments ahead of the Commonwealth Games in 2018.
More than 3,000 development applications have been made to the Gold Coast City Council this financial year, including several multimillion-dollar projects, according to the Gold Coast Bulletin.
Developments either approved or dumped in 2016-17 by city council: 
Imperial Square 
A multibillion-dollar superpower city which would feature a 108-storey building at its centre awaits approval. It has been put forward by developer Azzura.
Aquis Pacific Point 
A $440 million, 48-storey tower proposed by Hong Kong billionaire Tony Fung’s Aquis has won approval. Construction is set to begin later this year.
The current tower at Main Beach Parade, Surfers Paradise will be demolished to make way for the new complex.
Spirit 
The 89-level tower will be the Southern Hemisphere’s tallest tower upon its completion. The beachside project is being built by Chinese developer Forise.
Construction has started on the $1.2 billion project and it is expected to be completed by 2020.
It will reach a height of 297 metres, soaring above Q1’s 245m roof.
The Mariner 
A $600 million, two-tower development proposed by developer Sunland Group, has been temporarily shelved after it faced opposition from locals and city leaders but is expected to resurface later this year.
Orion 
A 103-story tower project in Surfers Paradise has been granted approval. The development will consist of two towers, one 76 storeys high and the other reaching up to 103 storeys.
It will sit just metres below the maximum allowable height under the flight path.
Star Of The Sea 
A multi-tower development complex proposed for a Marine Parade site in central Surfers Paradise. It is expected to have at least three towers and its developers are searching for a partner for the project.
Midwater
A hi-tech 47 storey tower, including a seven-level car stacker has been given the go ahead by the Gold Coast City Council’s planning committee.
The project was proposed by York Property Holdings for Main Beach. 
Unnamed Main Beach Tower 
A 50-storey project planned by developer Hapsburg for a site on the corner of Main Beach Pde and Woodroffe Ave has been rejected. It was refused by the council because of the density and design of the project.
ASF Integrated Resort
A $3 billion, five-tower project put forward by ASF. The state government is expected to take a decision to approve it later this year.
The Star Towers 
Approved in 2016, one tower is already being built and is due to open by Christmas. Construction of the second, larger tower will begin next year.
One Marine Parade
Construction is expected to begin next year on a $136 million, 35-storey residential tower planned by developer Sunland for the Labrador KFC site on Marine Parade. It will go to market before Christmas.
Queen Street Village
Work has started on an eight-tower residential and retail precinct to be built on the old Gold Coast Hospital site in the heart of Southport. Developer Nerang St Pty Ltd’s multi-billion project targets retirees and students.
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Construction spree in Gold Coast ahead of Commonwealth Games

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The $1 billion 447 Collins Street is set to transform Melbourne’s city skyline.
Colloquially dubbed the “Pantscraper” for its twin towers joined by a sky bridge, Cbus Property’s 42-storey mixed-use development comprises 49,000sqm premium-grade office space, a five-star W Hotel and 202 boutique residential apartments.
Designed by New York-based SHoP Architects and Melbourne-based Woods Bagot, 447 Collins Street will deliver Melbourne’s first WELL-rated building and have five-star NABERS and Green Star ratings.
Construction on 447 Collins Street has commenced and completion is anticipated for late 2019.
Three major legal firms, King &amp; Wood Mallesons, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers and Gadens, have committed to office space.
King &amp; Wood Mallesons was the first to commit, securing 8,345sqm, and was quickly followed by HWL Ebsworth Lawyers for 6,500sqm across three levels, and Gadens for 5,000sqm across two-and-a-half levels.
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Sole leasing agent Colliers International is seeking other top-tier financial-sector tenants to fill the vacancies.
“447 Collins Street is now 60 percent leased,” national director of Colliers International’s Melbourne CBD Office Leasing team, Andrew Beasley, said.
“We have only four low-rise floors and three high-rise floors left to offer – and they’re likely to be leased quickly, if the other pre-commitments are any indication.”
Marriott International’s W Hotels brand will debut in Melbourne with a 294-room offering, including 40 suites, an Extreme Wow suite, gym and heated indoor pool, due to open in 2020.
“The vision is to activate the west end of Collins Street, with W Melbourne welcoming a bar, restaurant and spa to the precinct and encouraging people to linger at night,” Mr Beasley said.
The residential component of 447 Collins Street, being marketed as Collins Arch, will comprise 202 luxury one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments positioned across the building’s highest floors and oriented to maximise panoramic views of the city.
The sky bridge will house the residential amenities, including a statement pool with views from the 34th floor to the city below, a gym, wine cellars, residents’ lounge and two private dining rooms with a catering kitchen, accessed by residents from both east and west towers.
Penthouse residents on levels 38 and 39 will HAVE residences with indoor and outdoor living spaces.
“The idea of a city-within-a-city drove the design – we wanted to create a new amenity for Melbourne that will be an amazing place to live, work or play,” SHoP Architects principal, William Sharples, said.
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Pantscraper Melbourne development set to transform skyline

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Halcyon, has officially launched its flagship $300 million Halcyon Greens masterplanned community at Pimpama on the Gold Coast.
The over 50s gated golf and residential community, has frontage to an existing 18-hole golf course.
Halcyon Greens is the seventh and largest venture for Gold Coast-based Halcyon.
The development will feature five residential precincts surrounded by natural wetlands, conservation zones, parklands, wildlife and Gainsborough Greens Golf Course.
Halcyon Greens will have 500 luxury homes and is designed by Sanctuary Cove architect Brian Toyota, of ML Design.
Mr Toyota said while Sanctuary Cove introduced the masterplanned community to Australia, Halcyon Greens saw the evolution of the concept for the discerning baby boomer market.
“A lot has changed since the mid 1980s and the notion of the masterplanned lifestyle community has become accepted practice in large developments,” he said.
“Over 50s residential communities, with central clubhouses are one example of a new development model suited to today’s demographics; developments that are designed to offer ‘lifestyle.”
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Halcyon joint managing director Bevan Geissmann said Halcyon Greens’ unique offering and central location in a high-growth region had met strong market acceptance with 75 percent of homes sold, worth a total of $28 million in the first and second release.
“We are thrilled with the enthusiastic response to the first stage of Halcyon Greens which is unlike any over 50s lifestyle community in Australia,” he said.
“Halcyon Greens will deliver a country club lifestyle in a safe, idyllic and sophisticated setting which appeals to the discerning baby boomer market.”
The project is ideal for downshifting retirees seeking to free up equity and embrace a more leisurely lifestyle by selling their suburban family homes, as described by leading demographer Bernard Salt in his report ‘Re-imagining the Great Australian Lifestyle’.
Homes now for sale at Halcyon Greens are priced from $424,000 to $750,000.
For more details, go to <a href="https://www.lifebeginsathalcyon.com.au" target="_blank">lifebeginsathalcyon.com.au.</a>
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Halcyon Greens launches at Pimpama

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The designer behind Queensland's Sanctuary Cove residential development heads the team developing the $300 million over 55s Halcyon Greens community on the Gold Coast.
Brian Toyota of ML Design, said a lot had changed since the mid-1980s but creating a lifestyle remained at the core of the masterplanned community concept.
“Over 50s residential communities, with central clubhouses are one example of a new development model suited to today’s demographics; developments that are designed to offer ‘lifestyle’,” he said.
"The ML Design team realised the significance of the Halcyon Greens project when they saw the size of the site and the potential scale of development.
“This was not only a pristine setting surrounded by golf course and nature reserves, it was a much larger property:  more than twice the size of previous Halcyon developments.
“In property development, larger does not necessarily mean better.
“The challenge was to create a plan that took advantage of the positive aspects of a large site by providing more amenities for home owners, while retaining the ‘Halcyon family’ feel for the development.
“We wanted every householder at Halcyon Greens to appreciate the proximity to those things that made the site special: the golf course and nature reserve that defines the perimeter of the site.
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"Rather than construct one huge central clubhouse, ML Design’s solution was to develop a ‘campus’ of distinctly themed buildings set into a central parkland stretching almost the length of the site and including a new clubhouse for the Gainsborough Greens Golf Course.
“So, homes around the perimeter of the site enjoy frontage to the surrounding golf course or nature reserve and pedestrian paths and cycle ways.
“But also, in running parkland down the middle of the site, the homes fronting this internal open space enjoy the same open space frontage, so we have effectively doubled the high value frontage.
“The result is that no resident of Halcyon Greens will be located more than a couple of minutes’ walk from open space and amenities.”
“The whole process of developing the masterplan, defining the brief for the amenities, designing the clubhouse buildings and associated landscape treatment was undertaken as a team effort in a series of planning workshops.
“This ensured the ongoing input of those who were working within Halcyon’s existing properties.”
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“We find it difficult to draw a line between masterplanning and architecture because in our practice, the two processes occur seamlessly together,” he said.
“The layout of the clubhouse buildings at Halcyon and the distinct architectural styling is linked to the concepts and principles developed with the masterplan and supported by the detailed landscape design.
“It is this holistic approach to design that will benefit the residents of Halcyon Greens because, as we’ve always said, ‘it’s all about the lifestyle’.”
For more details, go to <a href="https://www.lifebeginsathalcyon.com.au" target="_blank">lifebeginsathalcyon.com.au</a> and <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/mldesign.com.au" target="_blank">mldesign.com.au</a>.
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Masterplanning expert shapes Halcyon Greens

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A new $120 million luxury boutique hotel to be built in Sydney CBD’s Castlereagh Street has been announced.
AccorHotels has teamed up with real estate developer Shanghai United with an official signing ceremony for the project held on Wednesday 24 May.
The $380 million mixed-use 36-storey tower on the corner block of 110-118 Bathurst and 203 Castlereagh Streets will include a 121 room hotel on levels one to nine with 131 residential apartments above on levels 10-34.
The MGallery by Sofitel hotel is designed by the award-winning Candelapas &amp; Associates architects.
Apartments will interweave the existing 1870s heritage-listed Porter House Hotel adjacent to the tower.
It will feature four levels of additional facilities, including lobby, pool and fitness centre, two restaurants, a fourth floor bar with roving art gallery, meeting and private dining facilities and a business centre.
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 “We are thrilled to develop a new strategic partnership with Shanghai United on this landmark development for Sydney’s CBD,” said AccorHotels’ chief operating officer for the Pacific region, Simon McGrath.
“The Sydney hotel sector is the strongest in Australia with consistent occupancy levels in the mid-high 80% range and average rates growing sharply.
“This new MGallery by Sofitel hotel will stand to greatly benefit from the tourism and infrastructure boom we are currently seeing with projects such as the International Convention Centre and light rail development.
“A new boutique hotel such as this will provide both business and leisure travellers with a new luxury boutique experience in Sydney, whether they visit for conferences, events, cultural or sporting events.”
Xu Yangdong, Shanghai United’s CEO, said it marks a new area of luxury hotel and apartments in the Sydney CBD area.
“WithsService contents delivered by the MGallery by Sofitel, Shanghai United will provide residents and guests an extraordinary array of amenities to enjoy,” said Xu.
Construction on The Porter House Hotel, MGallery by Sofitel will commence in early 2018 with completion expected in December 2020.
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New luxury hotel set for Sydney CBD

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Following the 24 hour sell out of 66 lots in release two of Epiq Lennox Head, developer Clarence Property is bringing release three to market with similarly high buyer demand expected.
Release three of the beachside community will boast 78 lots starting from about $300,000, which will be sold via ballot on June 14 2017, with registrations  of interest essential prior to  May 31 2017.
Prospective buyers who have registered will have their name drawn from a barrel at an exclusive buyer event on June 14, with those selected given the opportunity to purchase a homesite of their choice.
Release three homesites range from 600sqm - 1700sqm and are within walking distance of Epiq's new sporting fields, which are nearing completion and will include an AFL ground, two Rugby fields, two soccer fields and two synthetic cricket pitches.
Clarence Property has introduced the 'ballot sale' system in response to unprecedented buyer demand for homesites at Epiq Lennox Heads.
Release two of the development attracted 116 registered buyers competing for just 66 lots, resulting in a $23.5 million sell out of land in just one night.
The ballot for release three lots will be drawn by Elder Real Estate agent Michael King, who says he expects a 'repeat performance' of the overwhelming success of release two.
"We have already  had registrations for release three  from people who missed out on the ballot draw for release two," Mr King said.
"I'm actually expecting even more competition for land in release three because development at Epiq is more advanced and people can see the community starting to take shape, with the first homes coming out of the ground and the new sporting fields nearing completion.
"Work on a neighbourhood shopping centre is expected to start in the coming months, with completion expected in late 2018, so buyers in release three will be in a great position to enjoy a range of new amenities when they move in to their new homes.
"Despite strong demand, pricing for land at Epiq Lennox Head remains competitive.
Road and infrastructure improvements mean Lennox Head is even more accessible and the commute to employment hubs in Ballina, Tweed Heads and the Gold Coast is getting easier.
"Recent buyers have been a mix of young families, first home buyers and retirees from local areas and I expect a similar mix of purchasers in release three."
Mr King says Epiq has been successful because it pairs   the 'laid back Lennox  lifestyle' with the convenience and amenity of a larger town.
"Epiq is unique in that it offers beachside  living surrounded by hectares of protected bushland and greenery, with the added bonus of being within easy reach of  shops, schools and restaurants," he said.
For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.epiqlennox.com.au" target="_blank">www.epiqlennox.com.au</a>
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Stage three of Epiq Lennox Head released after 24 hour 'ballot' sellout of stage two

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A new residential development in Brisbane’s waterfront Hamilton district has released a new range of apartments.
Brookfield Residential Properties’ Gallery House has released 12 new two bedrooms apartments which also come with a multi-purpose room.
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Brookfield’s general manager Lee Butterworth said the release comes after sales of two bedroom apartments, with 40, two bedroom apartments already sold.
The new floorplan was created in response to market demand for flexible living spaces, Butterworth said.
"Our fastest selling apartments in Gallery House have been the two bedroom floorplans, and with limited two bedroom apartments remaining, we saw an opportunity to release the new design to fill a gap in the market," he said.
"The multi-purpose room in the new two bedroom apartments can be used as a study, media room, play room or even as a spare room if extra guests or grandchildren come to visit."
They have worked closely with architect, Cottee Parker.
The 'River Collection' at Gallery House features two and three bedroom apartments with two car spaces and river views; while the 'City Collection' comprises one and two bedroom apartments with either suburban or river views.
One bedroom apartments in Gallery House start from $419,000; the new two bedroom plus multi-purpose room start from $715,000; and penthouses starting from $2.6 million.
For more information, <a href="https://gallery-house.com.au" target="_blank">click here</a>.
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