<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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Joel Robinson

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

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

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

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

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

Norwest

Sekisui House has completed its Japanese inspired golf-side building, Aire, which sits&nbsp;at the highest elevation point within the groups $1 billion masterplanned community in Sydney&rsquo;s Norwest, The Orchards.

Designed by award-winning architects, Rothelowman, Aire, which is stage two of the development,&nbsp;acts as a prominent urban marker at the gateway to The Orchards, comprising 57 nature-inspired residences.

George Gesouras, Project Director at Sekisui House Australia, said the arrival of Aire sets a new benchmark for luxury living in the Hills District.

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Render of the latest apartment building to land in the masterplanned community, The Orchards. Image supplied&nbsp;

&ldquo;It showcases what is possible when extraordinary architecture, detailed construction, considered design and environmental philosophies combine to create an aspirational building,&rdquo; he said.

Aire&rsquo;s generous oversized apartments fit the changing needs of the new community allowing flexible living and work from home arrangements.

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&ldquo;The building responds to its environment and the community at a time where the home is becoming even more important as a place where people retreat to and create a personal sanctuary,&rdquo; Gesouras said.

Aire will also be home to an extensive array of communal amenities, providing social gathering places for residents to mix and mingle.

&ldquo;Sekisui House&rsquo;s design principles developed over 60 years start with embracing and respecting nature and people to work towards a sustainable future.&rdquo;

The project demonstrates its commitment to ESG via rooftop panels and a water sensitive urban design, along with high efficiency energy systems and electric vehicle charging stations.

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Render of the shared rooftop space in the latest apartment building in the masterplanned community, The Orchards. Image supplied.&nbsp;

Conceived as two separate but interlinked objects, principal architect&nbsp;Ben Pomroy from Rothelowman,&nbsp;said the building has been tuned to its context.

&ldquo;Aire, known as The Pebble, or Koishi building, plays an essential role in establishing the northern entry to the precinct and acts an urban marker that responds to its prominent location within the Norwest district.&rdquo;

The north-eastern wing presents highly sculpted end forms, with curved precast and glazing that create urban markers on arrival to the precinct.

&ldquo;The breadth of the northern elevation requires a singular gesture of balconies that extend across the full fa&ccedil;ade length. At key moments in the fa&ccedil;ade, the pattern on the balustrade bends and folds to create visual interest,&rdquo; he added.

The balustrades address the northern views across Castle Hill Golf Course, creating the lines of a Japanese pebble garden, while the edge of the building is accentuated with a unique 180-degree panoramic curved glass window.

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The curved structure integrates with the existing Imperial development (Stage One), providing shared communal spaces between the two buildings.

A private landscaped courtyard with orchards, generous lawn spaces and a water feature link the buildings at the ground plane, with shared access to a residents&rsquo; lounge within Aire.

The communal roof terrace has been scaled to accommodate residents of both developments.

Aire was constructed by Growthbuilt who translated the architectural concepts and Sekisui House&rsquo;s design philosophies into a bespoke building, with joint CEO and Director, Colin Rahim saying the collaborative approach maintained a focus on sustainability throughout the build.

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Render of the shared rooftop space in the latest apartment building in the masterplanned community, The Orchards. Image supplied.&nbsp;

Collective design workshops were held with key consultants in the early stages to formulate a united plan for the precast fa&ccedil;ade panels and window systems to achieve a dynamic structure that maximised views for all apartments.

&ldquo;A custom re-usable precast formliner system was used to manufacture the various fa&ccedil;ade elements. A variety of panels were able to be manufactured from each mould, ensuring a cohesive structure. The high-quality built form that was delivered is testament to our pursuit for building excellence which adds value to our client&rsquo;s property portfolios,&rdquo; Rahim said.

Many of the apartments overlook the picturesque fairways of the Castle Hill Country Club, with residents enjoying uninterrupted views, designer finishes and access to private rooftop amenity including an infinity pool, landscaped sun deck, cabanas and rooftop dining facilities.

The Orchards masterplan, designed by Turner is spread across 8.1 hectares and is made up of five stages.

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Underpinning all aspects of the design is the Japanese concept of &lsquo;satoyama&rsquo;, with the term meaning to connect people through &lsquo;ribbons of green&rsquo;, demonstrated in a lush green spine throughout the estate.

Set on a nature site with a creek and cycle/walkways, The Orchards will feature recreational amenities including a 1.4 hectare public park, playgrounds, break-out green spaces, outdoor lagoon pool, large indoor fitness centre and indoor heated swimming pool.

When completed the community will comprise 1300&nbsp;apartments.

The Orchards is located around 31 kilometres north-west of Sydney&rsquo;s CBD and is nestled in Norwest,&nbsp;located positioned 800 metres from Norwest Metro Train Station and 600 metres from Norwest Marketown as well as Norwest Business Park.

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Aire’s generous oversized apartments fit the changing needs of the new community allowing flexible living and work from home arrangements.



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Sekisui House complete Japanese-inspired golf-side apartment building in The Orchards masterplan

Sekisui House has lodged plans for the latest stage of their masterplanned community in Norwest, The Orchards.

It's the fourth stage in the 8.1 hectare, $1 billion masterplan, which when complete will have 1,300 apartments. There are set to be five stages.

There will be three towers in the fourth stage, each designed by Crone Architects. They'll have 583 apartments and townhouses, a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom dwellings.

Designed by Crone Architects, three residential buildings are planned, each comprising a taller tower form and lower podium form. The buildings will also have a community wellness centre which fronts the adjacent Linear Park.

“The collection of buildings on the site are articulated as three distinct forms with further differentiation of each into a tall and podium component," Crone noted in their design statement.

"These three elements inform the marketing staging of the development, with construction intending all be completed within a year of each other providing one community,” said Crone in their application design statement.

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Render of the proposed apartments and townhouses for Stage Four of The Orchards. Credit: Crone Architects

The Orchards masterplan was established around an original orchard grove with abundant natural open space and a residual Cumberland Plains landscape.

Connection to nature, community and recognition of the original landscape reside within the re-imagined masterplan for Stage Four.

A wide range of residential amenity will also be included in the latest stage, complimenting and adding to the already existing amenity within The Orchards. The community centre, which can be subdivided into multiple rooms or reserved as a single space, is accompanied by&nbsp;a courtyard, as well as a swimming pool, spa and gym.

There will also be a&nbsp;central courtyard, dubbed&nbsp;‘The Greens’, a terraced grass platform, and 'The Garden’, with barbecue facilities and private niches within landscape.

The courtyard is the focus of the project allowing for shared amenity and community building. The masterplan built form surrounds the expansive space, with residences overlooking the courtyard and the adjacent, naturally landscaped, Linear Parkland, Lucinda Avenue and the Spurway Drive.

Continuing the nature landscape of Linear Park into the courtyard and with planting integrated at lower levels across the buildings, the three-dimensional integration of landscape and building connects residents to nature.

“As a contributor to sustainable environments the proposal provides significant amenity and communal facilities to advance and facilitate a sustainable community of diverse family types, age groups and cultures,” Crone added.

“Communal facilities shared by all residents of the Sekisui ‘The Orchards’ development enables a strong and healthy community to prosper."

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Render of the proposed apartments&nbsp;for Stage Four of The Orchards. Credit: Crone Architects

The site, prior to development consisted of a landscape part residual&nbsp;Cumberland Plains&nbsp;and part&nbsp;commercial orchard, within the trees on the surrounding hills and valleys.

Parts of the green oasis still remains and is being reinvigorated along with Linear Park and the adjacent golf course greens and trees.

“This inspiration of an organic architecture which merges with landscape is a consistent design element of prior stages either within the façade or at rooftop level.”

The merging of architecture and planting is articulated as a green spine woven into the tower facades, and as edge planting to podium buildings, softening the distinction of buildings and landscape.

The two nineteen storey towers fronting Spurway Drive at its intersecting north and south ends have similar façade designs and integration of planting while the third, twelve storey tower with a setback part roof level penthouse, has a distinct façade responding to its prime location at the northern corner of Linear Park, surrounded by retained mature trees and landscape.

Located within walking distance of the Norwest retail precinct and Metro Station, The Orchards also sits immediately adjacent to the Castle Hill Country Club, providing the community with a sweeping range of local amenity.

It's the fourth stage in the 8.1 hectare, $1 billion masterplan, which when complete will have 1,300 apartments



First look: Sekisui House lodge plans for next stage of The Orchards, Norwest masterplan 

A new 600-plus apartment development is heading for the heart&nbsp;of Sydney&#39;s Box Hill.

The prominent Western Sydney property developer, Bathla Group, is set to create 637 apartments across eight low to mid-rise buildings at 34 Terry Road, which have been designed by WMK Architecture to suit the needs of the future community and to cater for a wide cross section of buyers..

There will be a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as two, three and four-bedroom townhouses. There will also be a selection of four-bedroom sky terraces on offer.

Each apartment is inclusive of views and private open space, with the sky terraces featuring&nbsp;expansive roof terraces, privately accessed, giving views across the Hills Shire region.

WMK said in their design statement that the&nbsp;proposal will provide well-designed housing stock in an area where there is a strong demand for this type of development.

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&quot;It&rsquo;s designed to encourage social interaction and engagement through the creation of large common courtyards at the ground level, as well as a community room.&quot;

The project is not only divided into a total of eight buildings, in a bid to reduce the overall massing, but it is further split into precincts with Block A and C dubbed&nbsp;the Green Precinct. They will feature&nbsp;facades along the northern edge defined by a gridded column and beam aesthetic, taking inspiration from the traditional veranda typology.

Blocks B and D will be known as the Heritage Precinct, with facades featuring a horizontal emphasis and&nbsp;a terracotta red, brown and grey palette in response to the existing buildings on the site and the heritage zone to the south. Blocks E and F are within the Urban Precinct, delivering a formal fa&ccedil;ade articulation with a more vertical expression, incorporating strong vertical dividing walls and shading elements throughout.

A pool has been proposed in the courtyard of Block C along with a community room on the ground floor of Block D, which will be accessible to all residents.

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The Box Hill development lands in an area with a variety of mixed uses that is undergoing significant change, which when completed will include a new retail centre opposite Terry Road, recently completed apartment developments, and sites making their way through the planning process.

&ldquo;The proposal together with the adjacent Town Centre contribute toward ensuring the future Box Hill area is fulfilling its economic, social and creative potential,&rdquo; WMK added.

The use of simple but articulated detailing of corners, window reveals, vertical grids and feature boxes, with varying scales of detail, are employed to avoid large, flat planes and break the building mass and building height.

&ldquo;The proposed design responds to the change from low-scale conservation area to high-density apartment developments and is to be read as a &lsquo;family&rsquo; of buildings rather than a monolithic development&rdquo;, said WMK.

Landscaping has been designed throughout the precinct by landscape architects, A Total Concept, creating a contemporary, functional and aesthetically pleasing landscape that seamlessly blends with the built form and surround area.

Bathla Group have previously developed in the area, with the Pinnacle Collection, which was released in three stages in the heart of Schofields. Just down the road from the future Box Hill development, Pinnacle delivers a range of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, conveniently located within walking distance to shops, eateries, schools and public transport.

The group currently have a number of other residential developments in the pipeline with a range of town houses and villas, apartments, and house and land projects currently under construction or in planning. &nbsp;

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The apartments will include a mix of one, two and three-bedroom sing-storey apartments, two, three and four-bedroom two-storey townhouses, along with two, three and four-bedroom two-storey sky terraces.



First look: Bathla Group to build over 600 apartments in Box Hill precinct

Purchasers have come out in strong numbers for the official public launch of Lumia Lux, which has so far secured over $35 million worth of apartment sales in The Orchards, a lifestyle inspired $1 billion master planned community in Sydney’s Norwest.

38 apartments have been purchased to date, with prices ranging from $650,000 to $2.5 million for a penthouse.

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David Lee, Sales Manager, Developments and Communities at The Orchards at Sekisui House said the public launch result was pleasing for Sekisui and demonstrates that the market is still quite strong for high-quality lifestyle apartments.

“More than fifty percent were local buyers living within a five-kilometre radius from Norwest, as well as investors from across Sydney including Sylvania Waters in the south and Randwick in the east,” he said.

“First home buyers, down sizers selling their larger homes and property investors seeking Norwest’s strong rental returns secured most of the designer apartments. Two beds were the most popular, priced around $830,000 with an average size of 80 sqm.”

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“Feedback from purchasers at Lumia Lux is that they are comparing The Orchards to other projects in Norwest and Castle Hill. They are happy to be securing a premium apartment in The Orchards with Sekisui House, a well-established global brand, as well as the fact that construction has already commenced for Lumia (Stage 3 of the masterplan), which provides peace of mind for purchasers that the project will be completed on time,” he added.

Designed by Turner, Lumia Lux’ comprises 127 apartments featuring 11 one-bedroom, 96 two-bedroom, 17 three-bedroom apartments, along with three four-bedroom penthouses.

“The appetite for lifestyle apartments continues to grow as more and more people seek an active and healthy lifestyle close to home," Lee added.

"The tranquil nature focused environment that The Orchards affords is very appealing and is a place where people want to live, work, and enjoy their lives."

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A key feature of Lumia Lux is the outdoor pool and pavilion. This pavilion is appointed with a collection of communal and intimate dining and lounge areas that overlook the pool and linear park. Embracing the natural setting, the pool and pavilion have been designed to embrace the organic forms found in nature.

Lumia means resembling ‘life in a new light’, with an infinity water edge, floating lounges and green landscaped roof further heightening the developments connection to nature.

Prices start from $650,000 for a one-bedroom apartment spanning 62 sqm and over $2.4 million for the four-bedroom penthouse which covers 176 sqm.

Each apartment takes advantage of the district views and green outlooks with large format windows and oversized balconies.

Set on a nature site with a creek and cycle/walkways, The Orchards will feature recreational amenities including a 1.4-hectare public park, playgrounds, break-out green spaces, outdoor lagoon pool, large indoor fitness centre and indoor heated swimming pool.

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Underpinning all aspects of the design is the Japanese concept of ‘satoyama’. This term refers to connecting people through ‘ribbons of green’ and is demonstrated in a lush green spine throughout the estate to enrich the lives of residents.

The Orchards is a master planned community spread across 8.1 hectares, that when complete will comprise 1300 generously proportioned apartments.

Located approximately 31-kilometres north-west of Sydney’s CBD, nestled in Norwest, it is 800-metres from Norwest Metro Train Station and 600-metres from Norwest Marketown and Norwest Business Park.

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38 apartments have been purchased to date, with prices ranging from $650,000 to $2.5 million for a penthouse.

Sekisui House sell over $35 million worth of apartments in Lumia Lux

The prominent international property developer,&nbsp;Sekisui House, is preparing to launch its next phase of its $1 billion masterplanned community, The Orchards, in Norwest in Sydney&#39;s north-west.

The next release will be Lumia Lux, the second phase of the third stage of apartments, Lumia, which was released to the market nearly 12 months ago.

Lumia Lux&nbsp;commands a prime position in the Norwest development, located along Strangers Creek reserve and surrounded by large trees, a linear park and waterways.

Designed by prominent architectural practice Turner, Lumia Lux&rsquo;s design responds to its surrounds and embraces&nbsp;a connection to the environment. The two 12 and 13-level buildings will home&nbsp;127 apartments. There will be&nbsp;11 one-beds, 71 two-beds, 25 two-bed max, 17 three-beds and three&nbsp;four-bed penthouses on offer.

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A key feature of Lumia Lux is the outdoor pool and pavilion. This pavilion is appointed with a collection of communal and intimate dining and lounge areas that overlook the pool and linear park. Embracing the natural setting, the pool and pavilion have been designed to embrace the organic forms found in nature.

An infinity water edge, floating lounges and green landscaped roof further heighten the connection to nature.

Prices start from $650,000 for a one bed (62 sqm&nbsp;internal) and over $2.4 million for a four-bed penthouse (176 sqm&nbsp;internal).

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David Lee, Sales Manager, Developments and Communities &ndash; The Orchards at Sekisui House, says the conditions are ripe for a strong 2022 selling season, which is why&nbsp;Lumia Lux will launch next&nbsp;month. He notes that apartments have become a clear alternative for many home buyers with Sydney&#39;s median house values reaching record highs.

&quot;Strong rental demand for apartments is bringing property investors back into the market, first home buyers are seeking affordable property options and downsizers are selling their larger homes to release capital for lifestyle purposes,&quot; Lee says.

&ldquo;With over 330 apartments sold to date, The Orchards continues to attract a wide range of purchasers drawn to its luxurious lifestyle and first-class amenities.

&quot;Lumia Lux offers a broad range of apartment configurations aimed at enticing first home buyers, local downsizers and investors.

Set on a nature site with a creek and cycle/walkways, The Orchards will feature recreational amenities including a 1.4-hectare public park, playgrounds, break-out green spaces, outdoor lagoon pool, large indoor fitness centre and indoor heated swimming pool.

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&nbsp;The masterplan, on 8.1 hectares, is spread across five stages. When completed the community will comprise 1300 apartments.

The Orchards is located approximately 31 kilometres north-west of Sydney&rsquo;s CBD and is nestled in Norwest. It is strategically positioned 800 metres from Norwest Metro Train Station and 600 metres from Norwest Marketown as well as Norwest Business Park - currently housing over 30,000 employees.

All apartments in both Imperial (Stage 1) and Aire (Stage 2) in The Orchards have been completely sold out. Lumia phase 1 has approximately 55 apartments left, with the majority being oversized two bed max apartments.

Lumia Lux commands a prime position in the Norwest development, located along Strangers Creek reserve and surrounded by large trees, a linear park and waterways

Sekisui House to launch Lumia Lux at The Orchards, Norwest masterplan

The real estate developer and investment giant, Mulpha, is committing to create its $1 billion masterplanned community, Norwest Quarter, with a zero carbon footprint,&nbsp;one of Australia&rsquo;s first urban masterplan developments to deliver full life-cycle sustainable design principles from conception through to its construction and long-term performance.

Each apartment in Norwest Quarter, in The Hills District north-west of Sydney,&nbsp;will consume two thirds less energy than a typical code compliant apartment, and will see residents live zero carbon, with up to 25 per cent less cost.

Lower energy bills will be the norm for residents, while resident wellbeing will be increased through healthier buildings which will provide better air quality and greater access to nature.

The first stage of Norwest Quarter will include two residential apartment buildings spanning a 9,450 sqm master planned landscaped site and will provide196 apartment homes, as well as convenient retail and commercial space including a full-floor commercial gym, fresh food grocer, medical services, and restaurants.

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When complete, the Norwest Quarter masterplan will transform over 3.8 hectares of greenfield land into a vibrant village centre for over 2,000 residents, with 70 percent of the site used for landscaping. There will be nine residential towers containing 864 apartments, with 6,000m 2 of space provided for cafes, restaurants, neighbourhood shops and childcare facilities.

The 115-apartment Banksia building designed by Bates Smart will be launched off-the-plan on 5th of March, and the 81-apartment Lacebark building by Smart Design Studio will be launched a month later.

Due to the strong sustainability credentials of the project, Norwest Quarter buyers may also be eligible for discounted green mortgages, potentially providing a lower interest rate on their mortgage*.

As well as making a real contribution towards mitigating the effects of climate change and decreasing the urban heat environment at Norwest, the precinct targeting zero carbon will lower energy bills while increasing wellbeing through&nbsp;healthier buildings, better air quality and greater access to nature.

Mulpha has enlisted the help of environmental sustainability firm Finding Infinity, together with leading architects Bates Smart and Smart Design Studio, award winning landscaping a deliver full life-cycle architects Aspect Studios, and urban designers Terroir to set a new benchmark for sustainable neighbourhoods to benefit future generations.

Mulpha Head of Developments, Tim Spencer, said the goal in developing Norwest Quarter has been to deliver a zero carbon precinct, renewably powered with a low environmental impact.

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&ldquo;Building sustainable communities requires identifying what truly makes a community healthy and environmentally, economically and emotionally sustainable &ndash; our mission has been to design this into all aspects of the built-form, landscaping, functionality and community life,&quot; Spencer added.

&ldquo;I believe people will choose to live here for the opportunity to be part of a community, aiming for a better future, with 100 percent electric, no gas, reduced waste, and efficient use of resources including perhaps the most precious of all, clean water.&rdquo;

ESD expert Ross Harding from Finding Infinity said extensive work has been undertaken to assess the initiatives and design considerations required for Norwest Quarter to minimise its environmental impact through energy, water and waste.

&ldquo;We have worked with Mulpha to push environmental boundaries, doing as much as possible to reduce environmental impact for future residents and tenants while still delivering a sound investment for purchasers and reducing their bills.&rdquo;

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Every Norwest Quarter building will feature rooftop solar panels, electric vehicle charging with fast chargers, and high-performance, centralised air-conditioning.

Apartments will have high efficiency lighting and appliances, induction cooktops, and electric hot water. Auxiliary heating and cooling, which typically accounts for around 40% of energy use in the average Australian home is best reduced through effective passive design in the first place.

*Buyers will need to pass the lender&rsquo;s lending requirements before securing finance.

Each apartment in Norwest Quarter, in The Hills District north-west of Sydney, will consume two thirds less energy than a typical code compliant apartment



Mulpha's $1bn Norwest apartments to be carbon neutral

Construction has commenced on Sekisui&rsquo;s latest development, Lumia, in Sydney&rsquo;s Norwest masterplanned community, The Orchards.

Teaming up with Growthbuilt, Lumia will form the third stage of the masterplanned community, designed by the award-winning architecture firm Turner Studio.

Over 65 per cent of the apartments on offer in phase one of Lumia have already sold. Phase one comprises 203 contemporary apartments, comprising a mix of 71 one-bedders, 118 two-bedders, 13 three-bedders and one four-bedroom penthouse.

A total of 330 units will be released following the completion of the development.

Hide Seguchi, CEO &amp; Managing Director at Sekisui House Australia, said the&nbsp;outlining Sekisui House&rsquo;s vision for The Orchards and the way Turner embraced the symbiotic relationship with nature.

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&ldquo;Sekisui House&rsquo;s vision for The Orchards is to create a sustainable and prosperous community, a place where people want to live, work and enjoy their lives.&rdquo; &nbsp;

The collaboration with Growthbuilt continues after the success of their partnership for Aire - a development released in stage two of The Orchards.

&ldquo;The team continues to work closely with us on our shared vision for The Orchards and is set to deliver an excellent outcome for Lumia. More than 800 direct and indirect jobs will be created during Lumia&rsquo;s construction phase, which will further invigorate the New South Wales economy,&rdquo; said George Gesouras, Project Director at Sekisui House Australia.

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A key feature of Lumia is the outdoor pool and pavilion, which is equipped with a collection of communal and intimate dining and lounge areas that overlook the pool and adjoining park.

An energy generation system has been outlined in the plans also, which includes solar paneling and a hot water plant.

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Due to the popularity and success of phase one, Sekisui House is bringing the launch of phase two forward to early 2022.

The Orchards features a mix&nbsp;apartments within its masterplanned community spread across 8.1 hectares.

Designed by Turner architects, the masterplan is spread across seven stages with the dwellings comprising a mix of six, seven, nine and 13-storey buildings.

When completed the community will comprise 1300 apartments. Set on a nature site with a creek and cycle/walkways, The Orchards will feature recreational amenities including a 1.4-hectare public park, playgrounds, break-out green spaces, outdoor lagoon pool, large indoor fitness centre and indoor heated swimming pool.

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Teaming up with Growthbuilt, Lumia will form the third stage of the masterplanned community, designed by the award-winning architecture firm Turner Studio.

Sekisui House start construction on Lumia in The Orchards, the Norwest masterplanned community

Offering a collection of 61 two, three and five-bedroom townhomes,&nbsp;Regalia is Dasco Australia&rsquo;s latest development in Sydney&rsquo;s north-west suburb of Norwest.

Located at 54 Stone Mason Drive, each residence offers buyers sleek design and comfortable living in a gated private estate.

Boasting views over the Castel Hill Country Club and the Blue Mountains, Regalia residents enjoy an idyllic environment amongst peaceful tree-lined streets.

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&ldquo;[Regalia] delivers the perfect living scenario for any stage of life, from couples and families to downsizers and investors&rdquo;, the developers note.

Architecturally designed, the homes feature contemporary fa&ccedil;ades and are oriented to harness natural light, with private gardens and versatile living zones.

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&ldquo;Bathrooms are a study in restrained sophistication, finished with floor-to-ceiling porcelain tiles in shades of travertine or grey&rdquo;, the project marketing reads.

The home boasts a feeling of elegance and modernity, with grey accents and high-quality finishes.

On-site amenities include an outdoor gym, childrens&rsquo; play area and pergola-covered seating areas for entertaining family and friends.

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Located next to the popular Baulkham Hills, which has seen some of the strongest price growth in the country, Regalia offers a sense of community, contemporary comforts and investment potential.

Enquire on Urban today to request the pricing for two, three and five-bedroom townhomes at the project.

Architecturally designed, the homes feature contemporary façades and are oriented to harness natural light, with private gardens and versatile living zones

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A look at Regalia, Dasco Australia's latest townhouse development in Sydney's Norwest

Even the torrential rain has failed to slow down the booming first home buyer appetite, with over 70 per cent of apartments at Sekisui House&rsquo;s Lumia in Norwest going to first home buyers.

Some first home buyers were taking advantage of the final week of the HomeBuilder&nbsp;incentive&nbsp;with just a week remaining on the government grant.

There were 31 one bedroom apartment sell,, 41 two bedders and three three bedroom apartment sales.

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Most of the sales went to local buyers, with sales ranging between $550,000 up to $1.6 million, with $55 million worth of sales secured.

Lumia, designed by Turner Architects is located in Sekisui House&rsquo;s $1 billion The Orchards masterplanned community in the Sydney suburb of Norwest.

The Orchards sales manager David Lee said the results where phenomenal in extreme weather conditions.

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&quot;Buyer confidence is at an all time high with the Reserve Bank recently indicating that the cash rate will remain steady for three years.

&quot;First home buyers capitalised on one of the final opportunities to take advantage of current government incentives that equate to savings of over $45,000.

&ldquo;Government incentives brought forward the launch of Lumia, intentionally designed with a large range of smaller apartment to accommodate first home buyers.&rdquo;

Lee says The Orchards is one of the most significant residential masterplanned communities to be introduced in New South Wales and is taking urban rejuvenation and luxury living in Norwest to another level.&rdquo;

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Some first home buyers were taking advantage of the final week of the HomeBuilder incentives with just a week remaining on the government grant

First home buyers brave Sydney's torrential rain to snap up apartments in Lumia

Downsizers, empty nesters and families moving to the area have been the dominant buyers in&nbsp;Mulpha Australia&#39;s Norwest apartment development Haven.

Haven, completed in late 2018 at 2 Natura Rise in the Hills District suburb around 35km north-west of Sydney,&nbsp;saw a number of its apartments taken by those looking to downsize but keen for a&nbsp;good-size apartment.

Haven&#39;s floor plans suited the demand, with one bed apartments spanning up to 60 sqm internally, with an extra 11 sqm to 33 sqm externally.&nbsp;

Each of the 11 one bedroom apartments in the development of 80 are sold out. There are just five two bedroom apartments for sale, priced from $925,000. They start from&nbsp;77 sqm and can reach 112 sqm internally.&nbsp;

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There are three three bedroom apartments left, which can span nearly 150 sqm. They can be secured between $1,045,000 to $1.09 million.

Each apartment features&nbsp;Caesarstone benchtops, Miele appliances and Parisi tapware.

There&#39;s a fresh launch of the last remaining penthouse, one of four, which is for sale at $2,595,000. The two level apartment with its own private lift features a wide outdoor balcony with district views. It has four balconies in total, as well as three bedrooms and a media room.

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Architect Krikis Tayler designed Haven&nbsp;which has&nbsp;interiors by SJB Interiors. Haven was&nbsp;landscaper Site Image Landscape Architects.

&ldquo;The architectural vision was to create a variety of luxury apartments with a high level of amenity catering for the needs of contemporary life,&quot; Nick&nbsp;Tayler&nbsp;of Krikis Tayler Architects said.

&quot;The building incorporates a large variety of apartment types and sizes designed to cater for an equally wide variety of resident&rsquo;s needs.&rdquo;

Tim Spencer, Mulpha Norwest general manager, said the family and community lifestyle development has been designed to encourage a healthy, active lifestyle offering a heated swimming pool, on site gym, bike sharing facility and beautifully landscaped walkways throughout.

&ldquo;Haven is a premium example of a modern community that provides all the lifestyle and security demanded by the ever increasingly sophisticated owner,&rdquo; Mr Tim Spencer said.

Haven residents have access to the onsite amenities including an indoor heated pool, gym, private media room, music room, a residents&#39; kitchen and private dining area and lounge. There&#39;s also a residents only concierge service.

On street level there&#39;s a cafe and food store and the wellness centre City Cave.

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Haven was completed in late 2018 at 2 Natura Rise in the Hills District suburb around 35km north-west of Sydney.



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