<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.

Lowe Living unveils Middle Park apartment development

Article summary

<ul data-end="888" data-start="289">
	<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

New Developments

A private local developer is set to develop&nbsp;a rare new luxury low-rise apartment block in the Gold Coast&#39;s Miami.

The boutique residential development, dubbed SANA, at 5-7 Hythe Street, sits on an amalgamated double block totalling 974 sqm, on the prized eastern side of the Gold Coast Highway.

The developers, a collection of local business people and entrepreneurs, engaged Plus Architecture to create to the four-storey building, which will home just 12 apartments.

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A render of the proposed development at 5-7 Hythe Street, Miami. Image credit: Plus Architecture&nbsp;&nbsp;

SANA has been conceived as a sophisticated, modern take on a surf shack by Plus, who created a number of different configurations, including two beach homes across the ground level, each with three bedrooms.

Four apartments will feature across both levels one and two, with Sana topping out with two penthouse apartments on level three, with each apartment is arranged to maximise views to the Miami coastline and beyond.

Crowning the development, the rooftop will have a communal pool deck as well as two private terraces, each with their own pool.

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A render of the proposed development at 5-7 Hythe Street, Miami. Image credit: Plus Architecture&nbsp;&nbsp;

Plus noted in their submission to the local council that SANA is a boutique development that celebrates the relaxed lifestyle of Miami, Gold Coast.

&quot;A paired back material palette consisting of off-form concrete, aluminium &amp; timber look battens provides an honest yet refined architectural form, that rhythmically follows its surrounding landscapes.

&quot;At a pedestrian scale, landscaping softens the built form and plays background to the raw material palette.

&quot;Fixed screening to all elevations further plays on the soft architectural language, as well as providing appropriate privacy + solar shading.&quot;

Several high frequency bus routes service the area, as well as a number of established active transport routes, with dedicated cyclist and pedestrian facilities along Marine Parade connecting the site to Broadbeach, Mermaid Beach and other surrounding suburbs. Sana residents will also benefit from the future Miami Light Rail Station.

Conceived as a sophisticated surf shack by Plus Architecture, the four-storey building is made up of 12 residences in total.

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First look: Miami set for rare new apartment development, SANA

The national&nbsp;apartment development, Arden Property Group, is set for their next project.

They&#39;ve lodged plans for a mixed-use development at&nbsp;58-60 Crosby Road in Albion, in Brisbane&#39;s north-east.

Dubbed Euroa, the project has been designed by&nbsp;Altis Architecture and will comprise&nbsp;76 apartments, with a mix of one, two and three bedrooms.

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A render of the proposed development at 58-60 Crosby Rd, Albion.&nbsp;Source: Altis Architecture

&ldquo;The proposed mix of dwelling typologies and sizes with contribute to further diversification of housing stock in the local area and will support housing choice,&rdquo; the project consultant&nbsp;Urbis noted in their planning documentation.

The proposal has been designed to embody subtropical design principles, including taking advantageous of Brisbane&rsquo;s enviable climate, extensive provision of landscaping throughout the development, providing open spaces which encourages indoor-outdoor living, and striking an appropriate balance between solar access and protection.

Located on the corner of Crosby Road and Burdett Street, the Albion site amasses nearly 2,700 sqm, with the residences taking up 1,562 sqm of the site.

A welcoming, highly-landscaped entry with sub-tropical planting by Dunn + Moran Landscape Architects and a residential courtyard, addressing Burdett Street and the Crosby Road frontage.

Each residence is provided with a private open space, with the upper levels benefiting from balconies, and the ground level dwellings with courtyards, complimented by lush subtropical planting. Burdett Street facing apartments are angled toward city views, with the other apartments with views to the River and park.

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Rendering of the proposed rooftop space.&nbsp;Source: Altis Architecture

The eight-storey tower is crowned by an activated rooftop level, that allows residents to enjoy Brisbane&rsquo;s subtropical climate and benefit from amenities including a sundeck/lounge, daybed area, and a pool.

&ldquo;The proposed design has taken a sensitive approach in respecting the industrial heritage significance of the existing site. The distinct angular roof form and brick palette of the existing industrial building have been reflected in the proposal by incorporating brick feature walls and overclad elements along the street frontage within the planting areas.&rdquo;

The area is well serviced by public transport, parkland, and retail.

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	<li>76 residential apartments</li>
	<li>1 bedroom &ndash; 19 units &bull; 2 bedroom &ndash; 22 units &bull; 3 bedroom &ndash; 35 units</li>
	<li>Amenity: Gym, Communal Dining &amp; Business Centre, Rooftop Terrace with Pool and Sunken Lounge/Day Bed Area</li>
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Located on the corner of Crosby Road and Burdett Street, the Albion site amasses nearly 2,700 sqm, with the residences taking up 1,562 sqm of the site.



First look: Arden Property Group lodge plans for Albion apartments, Euroa

Buyers searching for greater space are increasingly looking to amalgamate adjoining apartments together as the pandemic continues to change the way people live.

While apartment demand in previous years was largely from investors, a jump in downsizers looking for larger spaces they can customise has seen a spate of amalgamated sales, according to Colliers Director of Residential and Project Sales Peter Kerras.

Kerras recently sold a one-bedroom and three-bedroom unit at NorthView Residences in St Leonards for $3.4 million. The one-bedroom unit on its own was difficult to sell due to the 48 sqm size. However, combined with the other larger unit, the 170 sqm total property was an attractive prospect for downsizers from Greenwich.

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On top of this, an Australian expat paid $3.635 million for an amalgamated one-bedroom and three- bedroom apartment at Bond in Bondi Junction.

&ldquo;Due to the absence of offshore foreign buyers, downsizers are now in the box seat to customise apartments and developers are happy to work with them,&rdquo; Kerras said.

&ldquo;The exponential increase in house prices across Sydney means they generally have more money to spend and the impact of covid has seen the demand for larger apartments skyrocket.&rdquo;

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&ldquo;Developers have to lodge plans a few years before going to market, meaning they are very dependent on what is in demand at the time. With offshore buyers extremely active in the market for smaller apartments in premium locations, plans were initially made to suit this,&rdquo; he added.

The emergence of the pandemic in 2019 changed this, as these buyers have taken a backseat, with downsizers and ex-pats far more active. As a result, plans are often too small for many current buyers and developers are adopting a more flexible approach to make sales.

Other similar sales have occurred at 111 Castlereagh in the CBD, The Heysen in Turramurra, Woolooware Bay and at East Side Quarter in Penrith, often resulting in record prices.

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Designed by award-winning architects fjmtstudio, 111 Castlereagh is the residential component of the $1 billion mixed-use development by Cbus Property.

&ldquo;Cbus Property is witnessing prospective purchasers&rsquo; growing appetite to customise and amalgamate our residences to meet their ever-changing needs,&quot;&nbsp;Cbus Property&rsquo;s Chief Executive Officer, Adrian Pozzo, said.&nbsp;

&quot;This has already been on our radar for some time &ndash; with the four residences in the soon-to-be-released Skyhome Collection at 111 Castlereagh in Sydney and a number of whole-floor residences at 17 Spring St in Melbourne, we have amalgamated several residences to suit purchasers&rsquo; needs in the past two years,&rdquo;&nbsp;

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Downsizers looking for a spacious home are often paying record prices for amalgamated apartments across Sydney.

Amalgamated apartment sales boom as cashed-up buyers search for more space

The bustling inner Melbourne suburb of Richmond is set for a boutique $2.4 million apartment project.

A local development firm has&nbsp;submitted plans to the Yarra City Council&nbsp;for&nbsp;a seven-storey residential building homing&nbsp;just nine apartments.

Designed by Katsifolis Architects, the residences will comprise one studio apartment, six two-bed and two three-bedroom apartments, each with private generously-sized balconies.

&quot;The surrounding Richmond area is currently undergoing a transition from traditionally commercial and industrial land use to a mixed-use urban fabric, with the proposal seeking to fit in with the future urban context, while still maintaining a form that bodes with the current landscape,&quot;&nbsp;Katsifolis noted in their submission.

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The light court extending up the eastern side of the building provides cross flow ventilation, sunlight and a private open space for the ground floor apartment, integrating reflective mirrors on the rooftop level to provide additional sunlight to the lower levels, which is a common architectural feature seen across European countries, in higher density urban environments.

The proposal includes a landscaped communal rooftop, adding further residential amenity, split in to two sections.

The northern section encompasses 51 sqm of space and is designated for the use of residents in apartments one through seven. The southern section of the rooftop spans 29 sqm and is exclusively for the residents of apartments eight and nine.

Each terrace is provided with a communal barbecue area, sheltered by a cantilevered roof form, with planter boxes for residents&rsquo; food production, all surrounded by architectural landscaping

The Environmentally Sustainable Design report by SBE Melbourne says the&nbsp;project is a well-conceived example of sustainable inner urban development.&quot;

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The town planning report by Human Habitat said the proposal considers a residential apartment building of high architectural quality, a high level of internal amenity, and has limited potential for adverse amenity impacts to surrounding properties.

&quot;The proposal seeks to provide higher densities of housing in appropriate location and offer a mix of dwelling sizes and types,&quot; it noted.

&quot;The contemporary architectural-style complements the surrounding area and will provide a benchmark for future development in York Street and the surrounds.

&quot;The building includes innovative implementation of international design techniques such as the use of angled mirrors to provide grater sunlight access to lower levels.&quot;

First look: Richmond set for new boutique apartment development

Having recently completed their most recent Arncliffe apartment project, Belle Vue, local developer and construction firm Buildview Corp has lodged plans for its next project.

They&#39;ll be creating a 10-level development of 60 apartments at&nbsp;67-73 West Botany Street in Wolli Creek, just over a kilometre from Belle Vue.

They&#39;ve had Marchese Partners draw up the plans for the new $20 million project, which will see the development incorporate the Victorian-era heritage cottage on the site.

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There will be&nbsp;16 one-bedroom apartments, 41 two-bedroom and three three-bedroom apartments, in addition to the heritage listed cottage which will be renovated as a three-bedroom dwelling.

Particular attention has been made to defining the relationship between the development and the heritage house, Marchese Partners note in their design statement.

&quot;A two-storey podium has been designed to be sympathetic in scale and materiality with the listed heritage cottage, enabling its appreciation and interpretation from the public domain,&quot; Marchese Partners noted.

&quot;The proposed tower is set well back from the eastern boundary of the site, so not to visually dominate the historic cottage.&quot;

A generous communal open space is located along the north and west boundaries. These dedicated zones are equipped with outdoor amenities for residents&rsquo; recreation, such as seating and barbeque areas.

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Landscape features&nbsp;has been included in the private outdoor areas of the apartments located on the ground floor, &nbsp;while on the second floor, on top of the podium, planters are in place with hanging vegetation, surrounding the structure.

&ldquo;These landscaping features will bring a more subtle transition between the podium and the tower and provide a green aspect to the whole development when viewed from the street,&rdquo; Marchese submission read.

The site is conveniently close to recreational amenities including, the Cahill Park, the Kogarah Golf Club, shops and public transport.

Buildview recently completed Belle Vue, their modern Wolli Creek development of just 36 apartments.

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Designed by BKA Architecture, Belle Vue has a mix of studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments, each with kitchens with SMEG appliances and Samsung air conditioning.

Select apartments have a balcony off the living space, and a study nook.

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 Marchese Partners has drawn up the plans for the new $20 million project, which will see the development incorporate the Victorian-era heritage cottage on the site.



First look: Buildview Corp bulk up Bayside apartment development pipeline with Arncliffe plans

The Electrical Trades Union of Employees Queensland has submitted plans for a 358 build-to-rent apartment tower in the heart of South Brisbane.

The 1838 sqm site at&nbsp;37-41 Peel Street, on the&nbsp;corner of Peel Street and Merivale Street, will home a 30-level building which has been designed by Nettletontribe&nbsp;to suit the rental market, with the unit mix including studio&#39;s and one and two-bedders.

With an intent to increase the pedestrian activation along Peel Street and address the footpath treatment, ground floor activation and podium treatment has been considered to contribute positively to its context through the introduction of high-quality landscape to the streetscape.

The Queensland sub-tropical climate is reflected in the built form and landscape design with planted edges and shady under croft pedestrian paths. A tropical green language is used to assist with podium screening and the planter boxes provide a multi-faceted layering of detail.

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Podium elevation of the proposed development on Merivale Street. Image sourced.&nbsp;

The tower extends this concept with planter boxes along the tower edge, and a landscaped rooftop communal and pool area.

A refined palette of natural tones and textures is used throughout with the architectural language expressing &ldquo;elegance through simplicity&rdquo;.

&ldquo;Materials such as concrete, metal, glass and timber are combined with lush greenery to create a timeless design impression,&rdquo; Nettltontribe noted in their design statement.

The proposal provides a distinct lower and upper building form, with the building entry points articulated and well defined for pedestrians, with a resemblance to Queenslander&rsquo;s gatehouse and forecourt. Street awnings and podium structures are designed to provide high degree of shade, cover and visual interest in various depth and scale.

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The proposed development at 37-41 Peel Street, South Brisbane. Image sourced.&nbsp;

A transparent street edge has been created through the use of screening, allowing activation to occur on the periphery of the ground floor common area.

Common areas are located on landscaped street level, level 30 and the roof terrace. Sitting above all residential floors, both indoor and outdoor communal areas take advantage of natural lighting and provide access to sweeping views to the city, South Bank and the river for all its residents.

The City Rooms along peel street provides immediate interface between residents, visitors and the public, with breakout landscaped spaces for users that are sensitive to Brisbane&rsquo;s subtropical climate and appropriate for the Brisbane culture and character.

The apartment tower design celebrates a landscaped, open roof terrace, connected to common areas in the level below, with sweeping 360 degree views to the North and South.

This provides a natural conclusion to the building form, enhancing future opportunities for communal gathering in an organised setting.

The project brings into play Brisbane City Council&rsquo;s vision of engaging the broader community through art and lighting with a number of design ideas. The group have proposed that the site&rsquo;s corner location offers opportunity to utilise the ground plane as a place for activation and engagement, hence the need for a sensitively lit podium to ensure the safety of the general public, while the podium soffit can be utilised as a canvas for light installations with colour-adaptable up lights that engage with Brisbane City sporting events and celebrations.

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Elevated view of the&nbsp;landscaped podium at Peel Street. Image sourced.&nbsp;

Sculptural public art is envisaged on the prime corner location which assist in creating a meeting place and way-finding into the building as well as an art display wall at the building&rsquo;s entry, amplifying the ground plane experience and tying into Brisbane&rsquo;s developing art scene within the neighbourhood.

The site is located in the Brisbane suburb of South Brisbane on the corner of Peel Street and Merivale street, approximately 1.3 kilometres south west of the city centre. The site is close by to a number of notable amenities including the South Brisbane Railway Station, the State Library, QPAC, GOMA, South Bank Parklands, the M3 and inner city bypass.

Well within walking distance to both cultural and life style hubs, the pocket location offers separation from unwanted noise and traffic within its pedestrian orientated urban context, while still staying connected to the bustling Brisbane suburb.

Build-to-Rent (BTR) is an emerging asset class in Australia with some forms of BTR already established within the Australian market including Purpose Built Student Accommodation and Aged Care / Retirement Housing currently being the most prolific.

Other build to rent sites include Frasers 210 Brunswick Street, Mirav&rsquo;s, LIV at 60 Skyring Terrace, 2 Cordelia Street, South Brisbane, 28 Robertson Street, Fortitude Valley and 13-17 Cordelia Street, South Brisbane.

Designed by Nettleton Tribe, the development will comprise 77 studio, 154 one-bedroom plus MPR, and 127 two-bedroom units.



First look: ETU lodge plans for build-to-rent South Brisbane apartment tower

The Brisbane developers State Development Corporation, in partnership with City Developments Limited,&nbsp;have redesigned the&nbsp;plans for their&nbsp;new apartment tower in Toowong.

The proposal for 58 High Street seeks to respond to the shortage of quality owner occupier apartments within the Toowong residential market, which was demonstrated by the successful sale of all apartments at the nearby Aviary, SDC note.

Nettleton Tribe have prepared revised architectural plans for the site, known as The Vanda, with approval previously given for 157 apartments.

The change comes as the developers focus shifted from wanting to attract residential investors, initially creating a majority of one and two-bedroom dwelling, to instead complimenting the Aviary, responding to the maturing residential apartment market, attracting owner occupiers.

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Render of the proposed new tower at 58 High Street, Toowong. Image credit: Nettleton Tribe.&nbsp;

The new plans reduce the number of apartments by 29, with the 20-storey tower now set to be home to 125 residences, consisting of 28 one-bedroom, 61 two-bedroom and 36 three-bedroom apartments.

The landscaping throughout, by AS Design, plays a pivotal part in the development, with three out of four facades covered in deep planting and greenery, as well as creating a garden space on the rooftop terrace.

The proposal provides a distinct lower, middle and upper building form and is well articulated with varied materials, balconies and screening.

The built form of the podium and ground floor plane embraces the subtropical environment of South-East Queensland by providing layered awnings and an articulated landscaped interface to the north and west activating Ebor Street and High Street edges.

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The facade from Ebor St.&nbsp;Image credit: Nettleton Tribe

The configuration of apartment floors has been orientated to encourage favourable daylight and maximised view lines to living areas.

Sitting above all residential floors, both outdoor and covered communal areas take advantage of natural lighting and sweeping views to the city and the river for all of the residents.

Large doors have also been installed in all public and communal locations, allowing seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. Where possible and appropriately shaded, large floor-to-ceiling openings have been created with Juliette balconies.

Plans outline three levels of basement parking, before reaching the lower ground floor, which features a resident&rsquo;s store, with the upper-ground floor including four retail tenancy spaces, occupying the north-western side of the ground floor.

Two podium levels provide further car and bicycle parking, with the residences starting on level four through to 19, before the tower tops out with a rooftop terrace on level 20.

Nettleton Tribe have prepared revised architectural plans for the site, known as The Vanda, with approval previously given for 157 apartments.



Toowong apartment development to become more owner-occupier friendly

A local developer&nbsp;has lodged plans for a $16 million residential development in the heart of Kensington.

The proposal outlines plans for a nine-storey building at 6-10 Bowral Street, with a contemporary style&nbsp;that uses solid concrete forms and curvature, to create an identifiable and unique architecture.

Comprising 44 apartments in total, the building will be made up of a selection of eight studio, seven one-bedroom, 15 two-bedroom, and 14 three-bedroom apartments, with two floors of basement car parking.

Designed by PBD Architects, the residences maximise natural light and cross flow ventilation where possible, with recessed balconies providing shade in the summer, as well as promoting thermal heat gain during the winter months.

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Artist impression of the view from the north-west on Bowral St. With potential massing of future developments at 4 Bowral St to the west and 12-16 to the east. Image credit PBD.&nbsp;

A majority of the residences benefit from a northern aspect, while every residence features open-plan layouts, with bedrooms and bathrooms separate from the living areas and the kitchen.

Terraces and balconies stretch across the width of the apartments, giving all of the living areas and many of the rooms direct access to the outdoor open space.

The plans also outline a communal open space on level six, set to include a swimming pool, barbecue facilities and seating areas, surrounded by lush architectural landscaping.

The general architectural expression is relatively simple, presenting a series of three bays that are defined by indentations in the facade, with an upper and lower portion, distinguished by a three-metre setback and slight changes in form and materiality.

The lower levels are expressed with thick solid concrete walls, that make up the balustrade of the balconies behind, but curve around to form the soffit of the units below.

With planting growing over them these balcony forms create a solid podium presentation, providing not only privacy to those units from the public domain, but presenting a strong identifiable presence that tries to find balance between the brown masonry language of the architecture to the east and the contemporary commercial architecture dominating the new developments along Anzac Parade.

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The landscaped entry. Image credit PBD.&nbsp;

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Horizontal score lines help give detail to these forms, and emphasise the horizontality of the design, grounding it to the street and giving it a more human scale. These bands continue to the side elevations and to the rear, providing a distinct language to the development.

The upper levels are characterised with thinner walls, with columns and a more modern grey colour, that use more slender elements to help reduce the bulk and also maximise views and sunlight, where privacy from the public domain is less of a concern.

Metal rod balustrades help maintain the curved detail, whilst providing a slender touch that creates a contrasting balance with horizontal lines of the lower balconies. The soffit is lined with a light timber finish, and with penetrations in the walls and vertical louvres, these units will have a greater feeling of lightness and openness.

&ldquo;The green wall that spans the eastern side, and the trellis on west create a recognisable feature that would be synonymous with the development,&rdquo; PBD noted in their design verification statement.

&ldquo;With the addition of public art features, like dynamic ceiling lights, sculptural art works and other potential lighting and planting, creates a unique thoroughfare that would provide an intriguing and pleasant passage through what could be a simple driveway. &ldquo;

&ldquo;The use of cobblestone flooring, not only helps slow traffic through the area, but provides an aesthetically pleasing finish that further grounds the building with a human scale, and enhances the experience,&rdquo; the architects added.

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Artist impression of the view from the north-east on Bowral St. With potential massing of future developments at 4 Bowral St to the west and 12-16 to the east. Image credit PBD.&nbsp;

Located adjacent to the main commercial strip of Kensington, and less than 100-metres to to Kensington Light Rail Station, the site itself is an amalgamation of three separate lots, each containing a single storey brick house.

Sitting within the Local Centre area of Kensington, the Royal Randwick Racecourse is only a short distance to the west, while the University of NSW is to the south. Centennial and Moore Parks sit to the north of the site, with the Sydney CBD not too far beyond.

The primary arterial road of Anzac Parade is a short distance away, and houses various commercial, retail and mixed use buildings.

The Kensington area has seen ongoing growth and transition, with larger six to nine-storey mixed use developments being constructed along the commercial strip, replacing many of the two-storey shop-top housing that dominated the streetscape.

Much of this growth has spawned from Randwick City Council&#39;s urban strategy and the newest DCP dealing with the Kensington and Kingsford Town Centres, which is encouraging growth and more development in the area

&ldquo;Our proposal seeks to continue this trend and develop and building that will contribute to growth, aesthetic and identity of the future character of the area, whilst still being respectful of the existing and past structures,&rdquo; Dugandzic noted in the documents.

Designed by PBD Architects, the residences maximise natural light and cross flow ventilation where possible, with recessed balconies providing shade in the summer, as well as promoting thermal heat gain during the winter months.



PBD Architects design new $16 million Kensington project 

A local Asian developer has lodged plans for a four-storey, mixed-use development on Waterloo&#39;s Botany Road.

The project&nbsp;at 171B Waterloo Road, to be developed by Doublespace,&nbsp;will home 47 apartments and&nbsp;two retail spaces at ground floor&nbsp;level.

Situated in the newly developing area of the proposed Waterloo Masterplan and Green Square, which is currently undergoing revitalisation and regeneration, set to be home to around 7,000 new dwellings, as well as community, retail and office space. &nbsp;

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Moments from new connections and public amenity, the development will also sit adjacent to the planned future Waterloo Metro Station.

The building along Botany Road is referred to as Building A, which will split into five even blocks, a nod to the current existing fa&ccedil;ade language. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Building B is along Cope Street, split into a block of three, with larger recesses on the ground floor to create ground-floor terraces. &nbsp;

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Nestled amongst the current medium density housing to its east and future higher density housing, Cope Street takes on a residential and leafy character. Whilst Botany Road, is commercial and industrial and serves as a major arterial link in Southern Sydney.

The massing of each blocks breaks the continuous 50-metre street wall that is reminiscent of larger industrial and commercial blocks, to create a smaller, more human scale.

&ldquo;At the heart of the scheme is an oasis, a relief to Waterloo&rsquo;s urban environment, an oasis to live, work and play,&quot; the design statement by DKO read.

&quot;Homes are nestled in a lush landscape with views through tree canopies and a ground plane as if it&rsquo;s a a secret garden, a constant surprise where one can have a meal, meet others, work or for kids to play.

&ldquo;The proposal is one that is a surprise within Waterloo, and most of all on Botany Road. Its garden spills out to its edges, softening even the harshest main arterial road.&quot;

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With a mix of unit sizes and layouts, the dwelling typology will cater to a range of households and lifestyle situations, further diversifying the area. Higher ceilings and deeper balconies are featured in ground floor apartments, along with privacy planting to mitigate privacy concerns.

Each level of the two buildings will comprise two one-bedroom, 10 two-bedroom and one three-bedroom residence.

Central to the scheme is the integration of the landscape and the creation of a green oasis to the centre of the site. The proposal relocates the deep soil zone to the centre, allowing lush planting and large trees to flourish. Planting then spills to the facade and extends to the surrounding streets, softening the urban edges of Botany Road and connecting Cope Street.

The proposal is also well served by public transport with bus links, as well as being within walking distance to Green Square train station. All apartments are also fitted with bike storage and a majority, with a car space.

Each level of the two buildings will comprise two one-bedroom, 10 two-bedroom and one three-bedroom residence.



The DKO designs for Waterloo's newest apartment development 

Mermaid Beach's exclusive street, Albatross Avenue, is set for a luxury new boutique apartment project.

SK2 Property, headed by Founder and Director&nbsp;Stuart Kirk, have lodged plans for a three-storey development at 33 Albatross Avenue.

Designed by the local architecture firm&nbsp;BDA Architecture, the proposed development comprises six luxury apartments, configured by a single unit at ground floor, two units per floor for levels one and two, and a single penthouse spread between level three and the rooftop.

Giving attention to the preservation and enhancement of the character of the neighbourhood, the designs embrace sub-tropical design objectives, delivering a residential building of a contemporary, minimalist coastal form and character. Responding to the beachfront location, each apartment follows open-plan living flowing out to the private balconies.

This design outcome not only optimises views toward the adjacent beach, but also accommodates the private residential bedrooms to be within the rear section of the floorplate.

The ground floor apartments are all three-bedrooms, featuring ensuites and walk-in-robes, as well as an outdoor living area and access to the communal areas on the southern side of the site.

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Levels one and two house four-bedroom apartments, all with walk-in-robes and ensuites, study nooks, a laundry and drying area, and a powder room. The main indoor living and dining areas occupy the eastern part of the floor plate and lead directly onto a 20 sqm balcony, optimising access to natural daylight and the sea breeze.

Level three of the proposed development accommodates the penthouse, comprising of three-bedrooms and an office, as well as walk-in-robes and ensuites. A living area, laundry, storage, study, bar and reception area is also included, with the main living area leading directly onto a 32 sqm north-facing balcony. The southern balcony adjoins the master-bedroom, spanning 12 sqm.

The communal recreation space is placed on the ground floor, where there's a gym and meeting room adjoining the entry, along with a pool and communal lawn located on the north-eastern corner of the site, adjoining the beachfront.

The roof terrace consists of private open space for the exclusive use of the level-three penthouse below, as well as a lawn area, seating, a powder room, barbecue facilities, a spa and a pool overlooking the beach.

The built form provides comfort and functionality to the residents while creating a visually appealing interaction with the streetscape and immediate surrounds, which is made up of a range of two to seven-storey buildings.

“The high quality built form will be a positive architectural contribution to the streetscape character of Albatross Avenue,” BDA noted&nbsp;in their design statement submitted to the Gold Coast City Council.

The architectural design is complemented by landscaping from LEAD Design Group, creating attractive and usable outdoor spaces within the development, as well as a high-quality and desirable interface with the street frontages and neighbouring property boundaries.

Designed by the local architecture firm BDA Architecture, the proposed development comprises six luxury apartments



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