Nearly 60 per cent of apartments at McNab Group's $220 million The Tannery development in Brisbane's West End have sold ahead of the project's public launch, including a suburb-record $2.57 million sale for a two-bedroom apartment.

The early sales campaign has secured buyers for 50 of the project's 87 apartments, highlighting continued demand for larger owner-occupier apartments that combine generous floorplans with premium lifestyle amenities in one of Brisbane's most tightly held inner-city suburbs.

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McNab Group Executive Chairman Michael McNab said selling more than half the project before launch reflected changing buyer expectations.

"Selling more than half the project before public sales open tells us buyers are actively seeking apartments that offer something genuinely different," McNab said.

"Today's buyers are looking beyond four walls. They want homes that genuinely enhance the way they live, with spaces that support health, connection and everyday wellbeing."

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A key point of difference for the project is the adaptive reuse of the heritage-listed Dixon's Tannery building, which will become The Retreat, a residents-only wellness precinct rather than being redeveloped into additional apartments.

The Retreat will feature a sauna and steam room, hot and cold plunge pools, a commercial-grade gym, Pilates studio, cinema, library, co-working spaces and private dining room. Rooftop amenities will include a swimming pool, landscaped gardens, outdoor entertaining areas and dog-friendly spaces.

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Designed by Cottee Parker Architects with interiors by Tom Mark Henry and landscape architecture by Aspect Studios, The Tannery comprises 87 two, three and four-bedroom apartments across 11 levels overlooking the Brisbane River.

Cottee Parker principal Dee Passenger said preserving the original tannery building had been central to the project's design.

"The easy option would have been to maximise the site's development potential with additional apartments. Instead, McNab has chosen to preserve the original tannery as a shared wellness retreat, ensuring this important piece of Brisbane's history remains at the heart of the community."

Passenger said sustainability also played a key role in the design, with materials from the original industrial site salvaged and repurposed throughout the development.

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Motiv CEO Carly Cottam said buyers had responded strongly to the combination of larger apartments, wellness facilities and the West End lifestyle.

"We are seeing more buyers looking for homes in the sky that provide the space and functionality of a traditional home, while benefiting from the convenience and lifestyle that apartment living brings," Cottam said.

She said purchasers included both owner occupiers and investors, with demand coming from local buyers as well as interstate purchasers.

Coinciding with the public launch, McNab also announced a partnership with Queensland Ballet, whose neighbouring Thomas Dixon Centre shares historical ties with the original Dixon family.

Located on a 4,465 sqm site at 439 Montague Road, The Tannery overlooks the Brisbane River and is around 10 minutes from the CBD.

Construction is underway, with completion expected in the second half of 2027.

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More than half of residences sold before public sales as McNab announces significant partnership with Queensland Ballet

Joel Robinson

McNab's The Tannery nears 60 per cent sold before public release, sets two-bedroom West End record

Iwan Sunito's vision for a landmark mixed-use precinct in Sydney's Inner West has taken a major step forward, with approval granted for the $1.9 billion Five Dock development first unveiled earlier this year.

The approved scheme by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/one-global-capital">One Global Capital</a> will deliver an 80,500 sqm mixed-use precinct comprising 840 apartments, integrated hotel accommodation, commercial and retail space, alongside publicly accessible open space designed to create a new destination for the growing suburb.

"This is a significant milestone for One Global Capital and for the future of housing delivery in Sydney," Sunito said.

"The Housing Delivery Authority was established to identify major housing projects capable of delivering meaningful supply more efficiently, and we are delighted that Spencer Street has been recognised as one of those projects.”

He said the declaration reflected the rapid progress achieved since acquiring control of the site.

"In less than seven months we have progressed from taking control of the site to securing entry into one of the NSW Government's most important planning pathways. It reflects the experience of our team, the strength of our consultant group led by Urbis, and our long-term commitment to delivering transformational projects that contribute to Sydney's future."

When the project was revealed earlier this year, Sunito described the opportunity as one of the strongest development sites he had worked on.

"I probably hadn't appreciated the uniqueness of the site until more recently when putting together the concept plans," Sunito said.

"The proximity to the water, and the golf course opposite, is unlike any other part of Parramatta Road. We have a unique position and view corridors over the water that makes this one of the best sites I've worked on."

The development has evolved since its initial announcement, with the approved plans increasing the residential component from the originally proposed 750 apartments to 840 homes while retaining the project's focus on creating an integrated neighbourhood rather than a standalone residential development.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/a-city-within-a-city-iwan-sunito-flags-1-5-billion-mixed-use-precinct-in-five-dock">"A city within a city": Iwan Sunito flags $1.5 billion mixed-use precinct in Five Dock</a>

The precinct will combine apartments with hotel accommodation, commercial workplaces, retail offerings and public spaces, creating a mixed-use environment intended to serve both residents and the broader Five Dock community. The proposal also continues the collaboration between One Global Capital and internationally recognised architect <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/koichi-takada-architects">Koichi Takada</a>, whose previous work with Sunito includes Infinity, Arc and Skye North Sydney.

Takada previously said the design was driven by a philosophy of integrating nature into the built environment.

"The concept for this development is born from our design approach to naturalising architecture," Takada said.

"The public realm benefits from biophilic design that integrates generous landscaping, and the development is optimised for natural daylight, airflow and water views to foster wellbeing, sustainability and spaces that foster community interaction."

Sunito has consistently described the project as a "city within a city", with a strong emphasis on creating a destination that extends beyond housing.

"We want to create a development that's not only to be seen, but to be experienced by the whole local community," he said.

The approval comes as Five Dock continues its transformation ahead of the opening of the Sydney Metro West line, with the new Five Dock station set to significantly improve connections between the Inner West, Parramatta and the Sydney CBD.&nbsp;

The precinct will also benefit from its proximity to the Parramatta Road corridor, nearby waterfront parklands and established retail and dining offerings that have made Five Dock one of Sydney's most tightly held Inner West suburbs.

Iwan Sunito secures approval for $1.9 billion Five Dock mixed-use precinct

The new <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/yarraville-green-42-stephen-street-yarraville-vic-3013">Yarraville Green</a> development in Melbourne's inner west is showing that landscaping can be just as influential as architecture, with buyers responding strongly to the garden-first approach adopted from the outset by developer Excelon Projects and the project's design team.

Excelon appointed Six Degrees Architects and landscape architects SBLA to work collaboratively on the development, with a brief to create "a sustainable, design-led building with a focus on community."

That approach has resonated with buyers. According to Next Chapter Director Tom Hirini, who is leading the sales campaign, the landscaped communal garden has become one of the project's defining features, alongside its boutique scale and European-inspired cluster housing concept.

Local downsizers, right-sizers and established families already living in Yarraville and surrounding suburbs have accounted for the majority of purchasers.

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Yarraville Green will comprise 53 homes, including apartments and townhomes, arranged around the shared central garden to maximise connections to the landscaped open space. Parking has been moved underground, allowing the ground plane to be dedicated to greenery, pedestrian movement and communal spaces.

The landscape extends well beyond passive planting. Productive garden beds, a pergola, communal gathering spaces, garden sheds and a pet wash have all been integrated into the masterplan, creating spaces designed to encourage everyday interaction between residents.

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The interiors continue Excelon's focus on craftsmanship, incorporating bespoke elements by Melbourne artisans including leadlight detailing by Adadaz, hand-turned timber hardware by Auburn Woodturning and blown-glass lighting by Ruth Allen.

Sustainability has also been embedded throughout the project, with Yarraville Green targeting an average 7-star NatHERS energy rating through passive design principles, rooftop solar servicing common areas and rainwater harvesting for landscape irrigation.

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Construction continues to progress at Yarraville Green, with structural works well underway and framing works approaching completion under builder Balmain &amp; Co. The project remains on track for completion in mid-2027.

Apartments at Yarraville Green are currently priced from $625,000, while townhomes start from $1.4 million.

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Garden-led design drives buyer demand at Yarraville Green

National diversified developer Fortis has officially launched Crest &amp; Walker, its latest Brisbane apartment development, with construction now underway on the 20-storey Newstead project.

Award-winning builder BINAH has commenced construction on the Bureau^Proberts-designed building, which will deliver a limited collection of 65 two and three-bedroom apartments on Kyabra Street.

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The project marks Fortis' fourth active residential development in Brisbane, following River House, which is nearing completion, alongside projects in New Farm and Hamilton as the national developer continues to expand its South East Queensland pipeline.

Fortis General Manager – Development Queensland Dan Boman said Crest &amp; Walker reflects the developer's long-term commitment to delivering design-led residential projects in Brisbane's established inner-city suburbs.

"We're proud to be strengthening our presence in Brisbane with Crest &amp; Walker, particularly in such a sought-after lifestyle destination as Newstead," Boman said.

"Every Fortis project is shaped by its context, and we approach each one with the respect and care it deserves.

"Our focus is always on creating places that feel connected to their neighbourhood and elevate the everyday experience for residents. Newstead continues to evolve as one of Brisbane's most sought-after urban communities, and Crest &amp; Walker reflects our ambition to contribute meaningfully to that story."

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Positioned between Gasworks Plaza and James Street, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/crest-walker-newstead-12-kyabra-street-newstead-qld-4006">Crest &amp; Walker</a> has been designed as a boutique residential address offering privacy and generous living spaces within one of Brisbane's most established lifestyle precincts.

The building features a contemporary brick podium softened by integrated landscaping, while the upper levels are characterised by restrained architecture and enduring materiality. Interiors have been designed to maximise natural light, acoustic performance and long-term liveability.

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Residences comprise spacious two and three-bedroom floorplans, with two-bedroom apartments priced from $1.55 million and three-bedroom, half-floor residences from $3.95 million.

Residents will have access to a wellness-focused rooftop featuring a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, landscaped dining spaces and outdoor lounge areas overlooking Newstead and the Brisbane CBD.

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Sales are being managed by Slaite Projects, with Fortis expecting strong demand from owner-occupiers seeking a high-quality, design-focused apartment in one of Brisbane's most tightly held inner-city suburbs.

Completion of Crest &amp; Walker is slated for late 2028.

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Fortis expands Brisbane pipeline with launch of Crest & Walker in Newstead

The enormity of delivering a true skyscraper in Australia's new development market is often overlooked.

It has taken the best part of a decade since plans for Chevron One were first unveiled, but the 41-storey tower is now complete, with residents collecting their keys and moving into what has become one of the Gold Coast's most recognisable new landmarks.

Rising 127 metres above Chevron Island, Chevron One stands almost twice as high as any other building on the island. Its scale places it alongside the trio of towers at Jewel, arguably the last truly significant addition to the central Gold Coast skyline when they were completed around six years ago.

While there are several developments underway around a similar height to Chevron One, they are more concentrated within clusters of the highest towers in the city. The fact Chevron One sits within a developing precinct, looking back at the other high-rise developments in Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, makes it a different proposition altogether. It will certainly become a reference point on the Gold Coast skyline.

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Developer Bensons Property Group is behind the 41-storey tower, which has 229 apartments, along with an exhaustive list of resident amenity spread across what is the largest development site ever assembled on Chevron Island.

The tower has been the talk of the town for years, says Ray White Projects Gold Coast agent Caitlin Rosenboom, who is selling the remaining apartments.

"People have been watching Chevron One go up for years," Rosenboom says, adding that many prospective buyers have been surprised by the scale of the views once they step inside.

"It's only when they walk through a completed apartment that they truly understand the position of the building," Rosenboom says.

"The views are jaw-dropping. Whether you're looking east over the ocean, across Surfers Paradise, along the river systems or out to the hinterland, every level offers something different but equally impressive."

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One of Chevron One's defining advantages is its location on the eastern side of Chevron Island on Stanhill Drive, a position which protects the views forever.

"There's only one row of houses between Chevron One and the water, and the height restrictions along the river means views from Chevron One can never be built out,"&nbsp;Rosenboom says.

While new apartment developments continue to emerge across the Gold Coast, Rosenboom says opportunities to secure a completed apartment with this level of outlook are becoming increasingly rare.

"The size of the site is something that would be incredibly difficult to replicate today," she says.

"That's allowed Chevron One to deliver the sort of amenity, open space and resident facilities that very few projects can offer. There are not many completed apartment buildings on the Gold Coast right now that can compete with the combination of scale, quality and amenity."

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There's around 2,000 sqm of amenity solely for the use of residents of Chevron One. Club One features a uniquely shaped swimming pool that mirrors the footprint of the building itself, set within a extensively landscaped gardens. There's also an indoor pool and spa, a fully equipped gym with a Pilates room, a yoga garden, a bookable private dining area and lounge that can host up to 30 people, and a 24-hour concierge service.

As for the buyers, Rosenboom is fielding enquiry from everywhere: Sydneysiders and Melburnians looking at the new and off-the-plan market following the changes in the Federal Budget, as well as those looking to relocate, through to South East Queenslanders seeking either a permanent home or a weekender bolthole.

"The Gold Coast lifestyle continues to resonate with people relocating from the southern states, and when they see the views and the quality of what's been delivered at Chevron One, it becomes very easy for them to understand the appeal," Rosenboom says.

A diverse mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments remain available, with each offering "something a little different", be it the orientation and views, configuration, or level, to suit a wide variety of buyers.

The remaining apartments are ready to inspect in person, by appointment.

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A decade in the making: Residents to move into Chevron One as construction wraps up

New Farm

When leading Brisbane-based residential developers, Rob and Andrew Gray of Graya, first laid their eyes on the potential New Farm site of their first multi-residential development, they knew they were onto something special.

Securing the perfect multi-residential site in New Farm, arguably Brisbane&rsquo;s best lifestyle suburb, proved to be challenging from the outset, with Graya taking more than two years to select the site after considering a number of other options.

&ldquo;We knew finding a site that fit the criteria we needed wasn&rsquo;t going to be easy, but given our buyer demographic, we had a fairly tight brief on what we needed from it&ndash;with river and city views being at the top of our list&rdquo; Andrew said .

&quot;With its proximity to Brisbane city, and major lifestyle precincts including James Street, Teneriffe, and Howard Smith Wharves, property and real estate in the area is hard to come by and tightly held&rdquo;.

Once the site at 60 Moray Street had been secured,&nbsp;both Rob and Andrew knew they had a site that would allow them to do something new, innovative, and ultimately iconic.

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With its grand corner frontage, the design potential of the site was unlimited, and there was an opportunity to execute something that was design-driven and not commercially driven like many other developments in the area.

&quot;Being our first multi-residential development, I wanted this development to be design-led and reinvigorate the tired streetscape of Moray Street currently littered with run-of-the-mill brick unit developments,&quot; Rob said.

&quot;We also wanted to offer something unique to the suburb too, full-floor sky homes rather than jam packing as many units as we could in.&quot;

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The concept of Maison was born, and a brief was conceived to deliver something completely innovative to the suburb, some of the main design elements encompassing soft curves, plank form concrete and a major focus on landscaping.

&ldquo;The core focus of Maison was the environment and adding a living, breathing piece of architecture that added significant aesthetic value to the New Farm streetscape,&quot; Rob added.

&quot;Yes, Maison had to offer residents unrivalled luxury internally, but it also had to give back to the suburb in terms of its presence.&quot;

Rob and Andrew&rsquo;s vision for Maison is evident just by looking at the stunning photos taken of the project.

The brutal aesthetic of the surrounding buildings is instantly softened by Maison&rsquo;s bespoke curved planter boxes which were a first of its kind for this project. The level of detail (and commitment to the project brief) is evident when looking closely at the planter boxes with their &lsquo;wood form&rsquo; look further elevating Maison&rsquo;s fa&ccedil;ade.

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Unlike other projects in the area, significant time and effort were invested in the &#39;luscious&#39; landscape design of Maison. Given it was a key design feature of the development, and a major selling point, Graya ensured the long-term viability of the landscaping by selecting a range of drought-tolerant plants as well as implementing a grey-water reticulation system to minimise the water usage of the building-another major sustainability point of the project.

&quot;Maintaining a green building can be challenging and costly if not implemented correctly. We&#39;ve spent time in designing a system that is viable for the long-term, but also does not compromise on the aesthetic of the building design inside and out&quot;, Andrew said.

One of the most eye-catching elements of this project is the juxtaposition it creates between old and new architecture and just how far Brisbane has come along in terms of building design.

This commitment to design excellence is a consistent theme-with each of the beautifully appointed luxury sky homes featuring carefully curated, and high-end, fittings and fixtures as you&#39;d expect with a development of this calibre. Residents also have access to a fully-functional rooftop community area and pool which enjoys commanding city and river views.

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Maison is evidence that multi-residential buildings do not have to conform to the normal standard, that not all of a project&#39;s budget has to go into the internal fit-out. Sometimes, investing time and effort into the facade of a building is worth the reward in terms of its impact on elevating the streetscape of a suburb.&quot;

At Graya, we&#39;re not interested in knocking out run-of-the-mill developments with a pure focus on cramming as many units in as possible. We want to deliver iconic architecture projects that elevate our city-that contribute to the community in terms of their aesthetic.

We feel there is a gap in this high-end multi-residential market, and we&#39;re looking forward to executing more design-led owner occupied projects in the years to come&quot;, Rob said.

Graya has a range of upcoming multi-residential developments coming up, including the 21-unit development Canvas Bulimba, and another two projects, York, and Blook, in New Farm.

When Rob and Andrew Gray first laid their eyes on the potential New Farm site of their first multi-residential development, they knew they were onto something special.

How GRAYA created Maison, their luxury New Farm apartment development

Azure Development has smashed the inner-Brisbane apartment price record, selling their sprawling New Farm penthouse atop One Five Six Oxlade Drive for $11 million.

A local Brisbane family secured the 1,025 sqm space crowning the luxury apartment project of just 10 apartments, arguably one of the best, and last, riverfront-facing residential properties.

The penthouse, complete with own rooftop terrace with swimming pool, has four bedrooms, five bathrooms, a seven car garage, terrace gardens, and a self-contained basement with a wine cellar.

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Trent Keirnan, Director of Azure Development, attributes the record outcome to a growing sector of discerning buyers seeking space and quality.

“Enquiries have doubled in the last 18 months for supersized residences. The depth of buyers in this market is a by-product of an expanding demographic of clients willing to invest significant capital into these mansions in the sky,” Keirnan said.

“The market is accommodating demand from an increased surge in the property prices above $5 million and Brisbane has benefitted significantly in the post Covid adjustment of mid-2020.

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“We’re seeing more and more families leave the suburban streets behind for large inner-city sky homes, which provide the same spacious floor plans as the average Queensland home with added luxe amenities.

“Developers and architects are recognising the importance of increased floor plans, designing true homes in the sky that can accommodate for growing families, providing generous open-plan living spaces that present a contemporary and modern way of living

Place Kangaroo Point agent Simon Caulfield said he fielded a number of offers for the apartment.

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“We received multiple competitive offers from local families wanting an unrivalled experience with no compromise, which inevitably pushed the price to its record high,” Caulfield said.

Construction on the development commenced in December 2021, with construction completion anticipated for mid-2023.

A local Brisbane family secured the 1,025 sqm space crowning the luxury apartment project of just 10 apartments


Azure Development grab $11 million penthouse record at One Five Six Oxlade Drive, New Farm

Following on from its successful sell-out of Maison, the high-quality Brisbane home and apartment builder,&nbsp;GRAYA, is set to deliver another luxury&nbsp;apartment block in New Farm.

Graya, who recently branched out in to luxury apartment market after successfully creating a number of well documented transformations of contemporary&nbsp;Queenslanders and ultra high-end new builds across Brisbane, has lodged development plans for York, just five full-floor apartments at 299 Bowen Terrace.

The five-level building will be crowned by a rooftop terrace with a wet edge pool and day beds, a fire pit area,&nbsp;lounge and dining spaces, and a bar.

<a href="/new-apartments/york-new-farm-299-bowen-terrace-new-farm-qld-4005">To be the first to know when York hits the market, enquire here.</a>

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Each of the apartments, spanning nearly 250 sqm of internal space and over 20 sqm of balconies, will have three bedrooms,&nbsp;each with an ensuite, a second living area, and a study.

&quot;York brings something both familiar and new to the historic quarter of New Farm, contributing respectfully to an enclave known for its characteristic Art Deco Residences,&quot; architecture firm bureau^proberts wrote in their design statement submitted to the Gold Coast City Council.

<a href="/new-apartments/york-new-farm-299-bowen-terrace-new-farm-qld-4005">To be the first to know when York hits the market, enquire here.</a>

&quot;Drawing on the details of the Art Deco period, the architecture creates rich embellishments in glass, metal and concrete, architectural elements give character to what is ultimately a place the sophistication of New York City translated into the context of a vibrant subtropical city.

&quot;Toward the street, strong vertical elements are reinforced by corbelled concrete rising to create a corner landmark.&quot;

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Led by founders, brothers Rob and Andrew Gray, Graya secured a sell-out of its maiden apartment development, Maison in New Farm, and&nbsp;is preparing to launch their second apartment development, Canvas, a mix of 21 two, three and four-bedroom apartments.

Speaking to Urban, Andrew Gray said the team at GRAYA are really&nbsp;focussed on delivering a quality product in a premium location.

&quot;York will be five&nbsp;full floor apartments in one of New Farm&rsquo;s best pockets.&nbsp;The level of detail and quality of finish will be a step up from Maison so we&rsquo;re really exited to see how the market responds,&quot; Gray said.

Gray says in 2021 the&nbsp;high-end unit market went from strength to strength,&nbsp;with all quality developments selling out well before construction was completed.

<a href="/new-apartments/york-new-farm-299-bowen-terrace-new-farm-qld-4005">To be the first to know when York hits the market, enquire here.</a>

The five-level building will be crowned by a rooftop terrace with a wet edge pool and day beds, a fire pit area, lounge and dining spaces, and a bar

GRAYA set for luxury New Farm apartment development, York

The New Farm apartment development Arcilla, a collaboration between architect-turned developer Joe Adsett and&nbsp;Craig Purdy of Purdy Developments, has been given the green light by the Brisbane City Council.

Arcilla, a boutique $30 million block of just nine apartments in the&nbsp;prestigious cul de sac of Maxwell Street, draws inspiration from the character Spanish mission architectural styles which pervade the local streets of New Farm.

&ldquo;In our search for inspiration we chose the language of the Spanish Mission architectural style which is adored by many for its unique and beautiful architectural details like the fluted terracotta roof tiles and iconic arches,&quot; Adsett says.

Neville Court, the&nbsp;Spanish Mission heritage residence designed in 1936 by the prominent interwar architects Chambers and Ford, sits next door.

The project&nbsp;name,&nbsp;Arcilla,&nbsp;is&nbsp;a Spanish word meaning terracotta.

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&quot;We took one of the red roof tiles and have used this shape as the mold for the concrete on the fa&ccedil;ade of the building and we will be adding terracotta accents to the mix of the concrete to achieve the beautiful coloring on the sun exposed faces of the building,&quot; Adsett added.

&quot;I am most excited about the structural concrete columns which curve and become the ceiling. It&rsquo;s a design language we can continue to refine across our portfolio of projects. With the Olympic spotlight upon Brisbane its important we design our boutique buildings to be unique and speak the language of Brisbane&rsquo;s place and identity.&rdquo;

Arcilla, at 28 Maxwell Street, will span five-storeys and will have&nbsp;eight three bedroom apartments and one four bedroom apartment, which will span the whole of the top level.&nbsp;

The 845 sqm Maxwell St block was bought for $4 million. It had an old four-storey apartment building on the property.

Craig Purdy said as a group, their&nbsp;focus is upon developing boutique buildings and delivering oversized apartments to targeted buyers who are seeking a genuine alternative to a house in the inner city.

&quot;Apartments of this size have historically been reserved for riverfront locations however we believe there is an increasing market for those buyers seeking lifestyle and good design in a premium location with river and city views from most residences.

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&quot;The response to our projects has been overwhelming and with the oversubscribed demand for every project we continue to search for great opportunities in which to develop our next offering to an undersupplied market.&rdquo;

Arcilla&nbsp;is the second development by the pair, following on from the success of the 16-apartment development Botanic, also in New Farm, which sold out in February this year. Botanic is now in the final stages of construction.

The project name, Arcilla, is a Spanish word meaning terracotta

Joe Adsett-designed New Farm apartment development Arcilla gets approval

Just two apartments remain for sale in Maison, the off the plan New Farm, Brisbane apartment.

It is a collaboration between Graya, Frank Developments and Joe Adsett Architects at 60 Moray Street.

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Each of the four-bedroom residences come with direct lift access.

All have been created for entertaining, with deep outdoor balconies and terraces that capture city, river and New Farm views with floor-to-ceiling glass.

There is a private rooftop retreat along with swimming pools, BBQ areas and relaxation zones.

Level 1 and 2 skyhomes are the ones still available through Ray White New Farm agents Matt Lancashire and Josh Brown.

The level 1 and 2 skyhomes are the ones still available through Ray White New Farm agents Matt Lancashire and Josh Brown

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Brisbane architect-turned-developer Joe Adsett and his development partner Craig Purdy are teaming up again for Arcilla, their latest project in New Farm.

The pair submitted plans to the Brisbane City Council shortly before Christmas to create a new five storey apartment block at 28 Maxwell Street, not far from their recently completed and sold out project Botanic on the nearby Sydney Street.

They paid $4 million for the 845 sqm Maxwell Street site which homed an original four storey apartment block.

Adsett has designed a five storey block which will comprise eight three bedroom apartments and one four bedroom apartment, which will span the whole of the top level. 

There's been a nod to the Spanish Mission heritage residence Neville Court next door, designed in 1936 by the prominent interwar architects Chambers and Ford.

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The building also prompted the development's name, Arcilla, Spanish for clay. Adsett has incorporated its design aesthetics in to his design, with a sculpted facade and a direct imprint of the Spanish Mission tile.

There will be landscaping on all levels including a green roof. Levels one and will will have bigger open spaces, but each apartment will have a minimum of near 27 sqm of balconies and terraces.

The ground level will feature a communal gym and swimming pool.

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"Arcilla epitomises contemporary classic architecture in the diverse and evolving suburb of New Farm through a refined material palette and sweeping, curved forms," Adsett wrote in the architectural plans.

"The building is enveloped by planting, providing a sanctuary for residents whilst giving back to its surroundings.

"The architectural language of Arcilla is strongly enlightened by the neighbouring heritage place’s arches, colonnades, and lush subtropical gardens.

"Expansive views across the Brisbane River to the CBD are afforded from each balcony and living space which are consciously designed to promote outdoor living.

The town planning assessment said the proposed development has been designed to respond to Brisbane’s subtropical climate and lifestyle.

“All units benefit from a dual aspect and well-proportioned living areas and balconies that create indoor/outdoor living spaces and maximise access to natural light and ventilation.

“The proposal provides a high quality and contemporary architectural design outcome that responds to the continually developing and diverse streetscape of Maxwell Street, while remaining respectful of the materiality and architectural themes of the remaining pre-1947 character of the street."

Purdy and Adsett have combined before, on Botanic New Farm, the 17-apartment development on the nearby Sydney Street (below), which is just getting its finishing touches.

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Every apartment in the six storey building was snapped up quickly upon its launch.

Adsett and Purdy have previously teamed up to create Brick Lane in Teneriffe, the mixed-use residential development positioned on Teneriffe Hill, as well as the Jardin townhouse development in Hamilton.
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Brisbane architect-turned-developer Joe Adsett and his development partner Craig Purdy are teaming up again for Arcilla, their latest project in New Farm

Plans lodged for contemporary New Farm project Arcilla

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Coffee king Dean Merlo has emerged as the $8 million buyer of a New Farm riverfront which sold at auction in September.

Merlo, who runs the family-founded Merlo Coffee, was landbanking the property, having been a neighbour since 2003 when he paid $1,035,000 for a red brick home on 531 sqm.

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Merlo now owns two of just nine riverfronts on the Oxlade Drive dress circle. His recent purchase of a four bedroom post-war home on 835 sqm takes his total to 1,365 sqm. 

He paid $10,900 per sqm for his recent buy, compared to next door which was more like $1,950 per sqm 17 years ago.

Merlo doesn’t need approval to demolish the xxx home which was swapping hands for the first time in 45 years when the late Peter Bettson, the owner of Brisbane Motor Auctions, got the block in a land swap with a friend.

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Ray White New Farm agent Matt Lancashire secured the sale.

Dean’s father immigrated to Australia from Italy in 1958, bringing with his Queensland’s first espresso coffee machine to take pride of place in his Milanos restaurant.
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Coffee King Dean Merlo spends $8 million on New Farm knockdown

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Queensland developer Seymour Group has announced the appointment of BESIX Watpac as the builders for their New Farm development, The Oxlade.
Located at 80 Oxlade Drive, the riverfront residences offer a collection of 30 residences with up to 16 metres of river frontage.
The project will mark the first development led by Brisbane businessman Kevin Seymour’s grandson, Ben Seymour.
“You’ve got young Ben here who is taking over the reins and I guess it’s the first of the whole new era of the company and development”, Kevin Seymour said.
Over 21 residences within the $100 million, six-storey development already been sold, with the construction set to commence in the coming week.
“They’re all owner-occupiers, they’re all people from Brisbane”, said Place Estate Agents’ Sarah Hackett, who is marketing the project.
Designed by bureau^proberts, the apartments afford between 210sqm and 380sqm of living space, with views of either the Brisbane skyline or the Brisbane River.
The apartments offer herringbone timber flooring, natural stone finishes and multiple living areas.
“Each residence [is] individually crafted and elegantly designed to create free flowing, light-filled spaces”, the project marketing read.
The project’s construction is expected to complete in mid-2022.
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BESIX Watpac appointed as builders for New Farm development, The Oxlade

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Brisbane restaurateur John Kilroy has listed his New Farm penthouse, complete with its own rooftop garden.

Kilroy, who runs Cha Cha Char, the steak institution on Eagle Street, paid $3.6 million off the plan in 2013, three years before the building was finished.

The two-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-qld-new+farm-134820450" target="_blank">11/170 Bowen Terrace</a> is being marketed by Alex Phillis of Phillis Real Estate.

Comprising two levels, the unique penthouse features a private roof top terrace and a private pool in the sky.

It has been custom fitted from new by Kilroy and is set over the top two floors of the eight level apartment building, featuring only six other full floor residences.

Marketed as "the best private rooftop in Brisbane," Mr Phillis estimated a price point around $10 million.

Last year the apartment below sold for $6 million.

Set on 625 sqm, its within close proximity to the City, James Street, New Farm, the Casino, Golf courses and medical facilities. Plus the Brisbane International airport is a 20 minute drive and the Gold Coast, 50 minutes.

<h2>QLD properties on the market right now:</h2>

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John Kilroy seeks $10 million for New Farm penthouse

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A four bedroom apartment in Brisbane's New Farm with city views has been sold for $4.81 million. 
The fifth level apartment at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-apartment-qld-new+farm-133864838" target="_blank">3511/30 Hollins Street </a>was renovated in 2018. 
It comprises master bedroom suite, three additional bedrooms, designer gourmet kitchen, theatre room and multiple balconies. 
The 294sqm apartment overlooks the iconic Refinery Building and the Brisbane River. 
It is located within a short walk to Powerhouse Theatre, New Farm Park and the village. 
Brett Greenshill and Andrea Crossan of McGrath Estate Agents New Farm had the listing. 
The property was last sold in 2005 for $3.1 million. 
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