<p>Fresh off completing Pienza Neutral Bay, developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/central-element">Central Element</a> is preparing its next move in the coveted Lower North Shore suburb.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Central Element (CE) has lodged plans for an eight-storey apartment building at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/54-64-barry-street-neutral-bay-nsw-2089">54–64 Barry Street</a>, a 1,659 sqm site just south of Military Road and the Neutral Bay town centre.</p>

<p>The $52 million development will involve the demolition of four detached homes across four lots to deliver 45 apartments, including eight affordable housing units to be managed by Bridge Housing. The mix will comprise six one-bedroom apartments, 24 two-beds, and 15 three-beds. The apartments will sit above three basement levels with 62 car parking spaces and 50 bicycle spaces.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/mhn-design-union">MHN Design Union</a> (MHNDU) has returned as architect following its work on Pienza, again shaping a mid-rise form with a clear street presence. The design features a lower four-storey podium element that responds to surrounding context, with upper levels recessed to reduce perceived bulk. Communal open space is proposed both at ground level and on the rooftop, the latter including an outdoor kitchen and swimming pool.</p>

<p>“The building has been designed with a lower four-storey element and with building materials commensurate with the character of the area,” Beam Planning noted in its submission to the North Sydney Council.</p>

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<p>Bridge Housing will manage the affordable units for a period of 15 years, as required under the Housing SEPP’s incentive provisions.</p>

<p>MHNDU’s design report further highlights the site's strategic location just 250 metres from key bus stops and 1.3 kilometres from North Sydney CBD, positioning it for transit-accessible housing supply. In their planning justification, the design team emphasised the site’s compatibility with emerging local character and scale.</p>

<p>Central Element has a solid apartment pipeline spread all over Sydney. They recently completed&nbsp;Pienza, 37 apartments just 500 metres away from the new project, and are currently building Ethos Chatswood, Ballamac House in Coogee, and Bianca on the harbour in Drummoyne.</p>

<p>They have plans for future projects in Mosman, Bondi Beach, Greenwich, Lavender Bay, along with a tower on the edge of Hyde Park.</p>


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First look: Central Element unveils second Neutral Bay apartment project

<p>Real estate investment fund Wentworth Wentworth Equities is soon to launch a "Los Angeles-inspired" residential, leisure and lifestyle precinct in Brisbane’s Hamilton riverside ahead of the predicted Olympic-led population explosion for the city.</p>

<p>Drawing its style inspiration and name from Los Angeles’ renowned The Grove, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/hamilton-grove-19-hercules-street-hamilton-qld-4007">Hamilton Grove</a> will feature three residential towers and a vibrant street-level public precinct with curated luxury lifestyle, retail and dining offerings.</p>

<p>The first of the three towers, to launch in March 2026, will comprise 61 apartments, in the same building as a premium hotel.<img alt="Hamilton Grove" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="d227fe61-8392-45b7-b386-9133f29a249f" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202026-01-19%20at%209.10.56%E2%80%AFAM.png?VersionId=HTCV35HZ4h84jQCmHwhsdIPN0ctO5d7Z" /></p>

<p>Wentworth Equities Executive Chairman Sameh Ibrahim said the precinct will be unique in its appeal to both residents and the wider community.</p>

<p>“Hamilton is already one of Brisbane’s most sought-after riverside suburbs and for good reason,” Ibrahim said.</p>

<p>“Where else in the world can you walk out of your front door and have everything you could possibly need at your fingertips? The city is just around the corner, the airport is only ten minutes away, you have the river and green spaces right there and premium retail and dining on your doorstep."</p>

<p>Wentworth Equities acquired the 7637 sqm Hercules St site in 2014, when Ibrahim said he had a "very clear vision" for the precinct, but ultimately it wasn't the right time to develop. He said Hamilton was still very much an "emerging precinct."</p>

<p>“Since then, Hamilton and surrounding suburbs like Ascot and Albion have significantly grown and matured into a precinct that aligns with our vision for Hamilton Grove. Brisbane as a whole has so much to offer in the way of lifestyle appeal, but as it stands it is so widespread – you go to Howard Smith Wharves for fine dining, you go to James Street for shopping, you go to West End to walk along the river – but what if you could go to Hamilton Grove for everything?</p>

<p>“Our vision is a precinct that brings together the best of Brisbane into one central space abundant with culture, class and culinary experience – a place that a lucky few will get to call home, but the rest of Brisbane still get to explore and experience at their leisure.”</p>

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<p>Experienced civil engineering contractor Mainland Civil has been appointed to commence early works for the project, adding Hamilton Grove to their extensive portfolio where it will join other iconic Brisbane developments including Queens Wharf, 300 George Street, Infinity Tower and 1 William Street.</p>

<p>Construction on Tower One is scheduled to commence in early 2026 with completion expected in late 2028.</p>

<p><strong>Fast Facts</strong><br />
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• Three residential towers and a vibrant street-level public precinct with curated luxury lifestyle, retail and dining offerings.<br />
• Construction on Tower One is expected to commence in Quarter One 2026, with completion expected in late 2028.<br />
• 7,637 square metre site at 19 Hercules St, Hamilton (part of Economic Development Queensland’s 304 hectare Northshore Hamilton Priority Development Area).<br />
• 61 waterfront residences and skyhomes in the first tower, ranging from two to five bedrooms.<br />
• Hamiton Grove will be officially launched in March 2026.</p>


"LA-inspired" Hamilton Grove to launch on Brisbane riverside

<p>There’s a quiet patch of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/hawthorn-vic-3122">Hawthorn</a>, between the bustle of Glenferrie Road and the curve of the Yarra, that rarely sees change, and even more rarely, new apartments. But that’s exactly where <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/pomeroy-pacific-quattro-corp">PQD</a> is planting Kooyongkoot: a deliberate, 18-residence answer to the question of what downsizers actually want.</p>

<p>“This is something this pocket of Hawthorn has never seen before,” says Fil Gacesa, head of sales at PQD. “<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kooyongkoot-hawthorn-1-kooyongkoot-road-hawthorn-vic-3122">Kooyongkoot</a> will deliver just 18 large-scale apartments in the heart of Hawthorn. It is the true definition of resort-style living.”</p>

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<p>That scale is central to the story. It’s what allows for two dedicated lift cores, short corridors, and a generous lightcourt that draws natural ventilation and sunlight into every residence. It’s also what makes room for the sort of amenity usually confined to high-density towers: a fully equipped wellness centre with infrared and traditional saunas, yoga and pilates studio, cold therapy shower, and treatment room. There’s a golf simulator, car and dog wash stations, and extensive storage too, not bolted on, but baked in from the start.</p>

<p>But more than the checklist, it’s the design intent that carries weight. “This project has been many years in the making,” says Mark Pomeroy, Director of PQD. “Not just in planning, but in listening, to what our buyers and the local community are looking for”.</p>

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<p>That listening shows up in the materials, oak floors, natural stone, V-ZUG appliances, and in how space is handled. Penthouses feature private rooftop terraces with pools. Terraces and garden residences embrace outdoor connection. Inside, the layouts skew large and open, geared for hosting, not just housing.</p>

<p>Architecturally, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a>’s approach is grounded. There’s no reaching for spectacle here. Instead, the building offers a sculptural calm, anchored by landscaping from Eckersley Garden Architecture.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We wanted to create spaces that feel expansive, serene, and meaningfully connected to daily life,” said founding partner Chris Stribley elsewhere.</p>

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<p>That sentiment, calm, connection, echoes in the location itself. Kooyongkoot sits just a short stroll from Central Gardens, Fairview Park, and the Rivoli Cinema. Tram lines and schools are close, but the street is tucked, quiet, and leaf-lined.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Residents of Kooyongkoot will be a short stroll from Fairview Park, Central Gardens, and the Glenferrie Road retail strip," Gacesa notes, "but you're also cocooned in this peaceful pocket behind extensive landscaping by Eckersley Garden Architecture.”</p>

<p>Kooyongkoot is set for completion in late 2026.</p>

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The project that said no to compromise: Inside Kooyongkoot, Hawthorn

<p>When long-time Ivanhoe locals Graeme and Catherine, decided it was time to downsize, they weren’t necessarily in a rush.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Like many in their stage of life, they had started thinking about apartment living, but anticipated making the shift in two to three years.</p>

<p>That timeline changed when they visited <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/candela-ivanhoe-40-upper-heidelberg-road-ivanhoe">Candela</a>, a new boutique development by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/salter-brothers">Salter Brothers</a>. The project ticked all the boxes they were looking for: location, quality design, and long-term lifestyle benefits, which prompted them to bring their decision forward.</p>

<p>“It was the right place at the right time,” they said. “We knew immediately it ticked all the boxes, and we didn’t want to wait.”</p>

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<p>Their decision to downsize was driven by a combination of practical needs and lifestyle considerations. Their existing home, while much loved, had become increasingly difficult to maintain. It spanned multiple levels, included extensive front and back gardens, and was starting to show the wear that comes with age.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They were looking for a more manageable lifestyle, one with less upkeep and more freedom. A brand-new apartment with no maintenance requirements and the ability to simply “lock up and leave” gave them peace of mind and a greater sense of control over their future.</p>

<p>Financially, the purchase made sense as well. The available stamp duty savings, strong price-to-value offering, and timing of the settlement suited their plans, making the transition smoother and more cost-effective. The apartment's design and inclusions further supported their choice.</p>

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<p>The layout was both functional and flexible: three bedrooms, a butler’s pantry, a separate laundry, and a large open-plan living area. It gave them the freedom to host a family, accommodate guests, or set up a home office. The expansive balcony and elevated views added to the appeal, providing a sense of openness and connection to the outdoors.</p>

<p>“It just had a really good flow,” Catherine noted, something they found lacking in many other apartments they’d considered, particularly in the established market.</p>

<p>Candela’s boutique scale was another deciding factor. With a smaller number of residences and a top-floor penthouse position, the couple felt the development offered the privacy and space they were looking for, without feeling isolated.</p>

<p>“We liked that it wasn’t a huge development. It felt well-balanced, modern but still with a sense of community, not overwhelming,” they said.</p>

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<p>Equally important was the ability to remain in Ivanhoe, a suburb they know well and have deep roots in. After 46 years in the area, proximity to local parks, shops, and familiar faces mattered just as much as the apartment itself.</p>

<p>“We didn’t want to give up the community we’ve known for decades. Candela allowed us to upgrade our lifestyle while staying in the place we call home.”</p>

<p>With a Walk Score of 90, the village location supports a convenient, connected lifestyle. <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/ivanhoe-vic-3079">Ivanhoe</a> Station is just a eight-minute walk away, and the neighbourhood offers access to parks, cafes, restaurants, and schools along Upper Heidelberg Road, all within easy reach.</p>

<p>Beyond the apartment, the couple also saw value in the broader vision for Candela, one that integrates residential living with public spaces and local amenities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The development introduces 58 new apartments as well as a mix of commercial and social spaces that integrate contemporary architecture with the suburb’s existing character.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At ground level, residents will find a charming café and a lifestyle wellness centre, perfect for unwinding and rejuvenating. Meanwhile, the rooftop garden offers a stunning vantage point for residents to enjoy breathtaking sunsets, host gatherings, or enjoy barbecues with family and friends. It's not just a place to live; it's a vibrant community where every moment is an opportunity to connect and create lasting memories.</p>

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Why Ivanhoe locals are choosing to downsize to Candela

<p>Mark and Roy Makari are expanding their presence in Sydney’s South West with a second major proposal for Leppington, this time envisioning a 900-dwelling mixed-use development just 850 metres from their previously lodged tower trio on Fifth Avenue.</p>

<p>Project management and construction management firm Creative Vision filed the plans for the&nbsp;multi-building project at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/230-rickard-road-leppington-nsw-2179">230 Rickard Road, Leppington</a>. The proposal seeks to establish a new focal point for the precinct through a high-density, transit-oriented development supported by diverse land uses.</p>

<p>According to the Scoping Report prepared for the Department of Planning, the scheme includes around 900 apartments across multiple towers, including 135 dwellings designated for affordable housing. A mix of market and subsidised apartments will be supported by ground-level activation through retail and office space, a childcare centre, and a hotel, forming a comprehensive urban precinct.</p>

<p><img alt="Mixed Use Development 230 Rickard Rd Leppington" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="34797362-f3dc-4d84-8235-2657fc5f3bde" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Plan.png?VersionId=Uzckrz9tUpDQl5lX1_WMhjnv16bsr8wG" /></p>

<p>The Design Report by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/studiosc-0">Studio SC</a> notes that the project “intends to deliver a high-quality, high-density built form that supports the vision for the Leppington Town Centre, integrating mixed-use outcomes and public domain upgrades.” The development is expected to be delivered in stages, although a precise timeline is yet to be confirmed.</p>

<p>The project will be assessed through a future State Significant Development Application, with the Scoping Report indicating the team will seek design excellence via a competitive process or through an expert design review panel. Early massing diagrams suggest a series of mid- to high-rise buildings framing a central landscaped spine, with emphasis on pedestrian permeability and public space.</p>

<p>The planning documentation flags a strong sustainability agenda, stating that the development will “respond to the urban heat island effect, incorporate water sensitive urban design, and prioritise active transport”.</p>

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<p>The proposal follows in the footsteps of the Makaris’ nearby Fifth Avenue site, where they’ve submitted plans for three towers comprising nearly 500 apartments, with 10 per cent dedicated to affordable housing. That project features commercial podiums, a childcare centre, and a new public park that would occupy more than a third of the site.</p>

<p>Both developments are situated within walking distance of Leppington Train Station and fall under strategic precinct plans promoting higher density housing. The town centre is undergoing substantial transformation, driven by state government planning reforms aimed at fast-tracking housing delivery.</p>

<p>Together, the two projects represent a combined ambition of nearly 1,400 new homes across just under two kilometres of central Leppington.</p>


First look: 900-home mixed-use precinct planned for Leppington

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<p>Centuria Property Funds Limited has announced that contracts have been exchanged to sell 2-10 Wentworth Street, Parramatta, NSW for $105.3 million.</p>
<p>Settlement is expected to occur in Q1 CY2020. The A-grade office tower was purchased in December 2014 for $45.1 million.</p>
<p>Commenting on the sale of the property, Centuria joint-CEO Jason Huljich said, "when we purchased Wentworth Street in December 2014, our view was that the Parramatta office market was poised to benefit from a number of positive factors, including improving infrastructure links, the decentralisation of NSW government departments, and the overall gentrification of the area."</p>
<p>“At the same time, A-grade office vacancy was below 1%, which we believed could support stronger tenant appetite for quality office properties, which in turn would mean upward pressure on rents – which the Parramatta market has seen in recent years,” he said.</p>
<p>Over the past five years Centuria completed leasing transactions over 90% of the property (9,807 sqm) and achieved sizable rental growth – from an average of approximately $497 per sqm gross at acquisition to $617 per sqm gross at sale – an increase of 34%.</p>
<p>Mr Huljich explained that Centuria has a strong focus on creating value for unitholders, by maintaining close relationships with tenants and actively responding to their needs.</p>
<p>“Quality tenants underpin the strong, reliable income streams,” he said.</p>
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Centuria sells Parramatta office tower for $105 million

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<p>The NSW Government have approved two new office towers to be located above the future Martin Place Metro Station.</p>
<p>Premier Gladys Berejiklian, planning and public spaces minister Rob Stokes and minister for transport Andrew Constance announced the approval of a 39-storey office tower (pictured below) above the northern entrance of the under-construction Metro Station and a 29-office storey tower (pictured top) above the southern entrance.</p>
<p>Ms Berejiklian said the towers will create more than 2500 jobs during construction, and house nearly 9000 office, retail and hospitality workers once complete. </p>
<p>“Sydney is Australia's only truly global city and developments like this continue to elevate our status,” Ms Berejiklian said.</p>
<p>“The Martin Place development is a win for the community and a win for taxpayers, with Macquarie Group helping pay for the metro station build as part of the deal.” </p>
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<p>Mr Stokes said the integrated station and towers is a great example of well-designed development being built in the right areas.</p>
<p>“These towers, which underwent a rigorous assessment by the Department and an independent design review panel, will enhance Martin Place’s position as a jobs and transport hub in the heart of the CBD,” Mr Stokes said.</p>
<p>“The new metro precinct will connect the existing T4 line with the Sydney Metro and will include shops, restaurants, offices and connections to Hunter, Elizabeth and Castlereagh Streets for commuters and workers.”</p>
<p>Mr Constance said construction of the towers will happen at the same time as the new Martin Place Station is being built underground, with the buildings to be completed in time for the Metro line’s opening in 2024.</p>
<p>“Once completed, the Metro will connect metro rail services from Chatswood, through a new line under the harbour and city, to Sydenham, where they will run on the existing Bankstown Line.”</p>
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Green light for Martin Place metro office towers

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<p>The plans for a new $300 million commercial project in the heart of Adelaide’s CBD have been revealed.</p>
<p>Located on the corner of Pirie Street and Freemasons Lane, on the former Planet Nightclub site, 83 Pirie will introduce approximately 30,000 square metres of A-grade office space.</p>
<p>The building, designed by Woods Bagot and developed by Cbus Property, will span 17 levels of office, as well as a 300 square metre rooftop terrace, an onsite wellbeing lifestyle centre and 365 square metres of ground plane retail.</p>
<p>The project will also have features such as electric car charging stations and of-trip facilities.</p>
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<p>Cbus Property CEO, Adrian Pozzo, said there is strong market demand for new, A-Grade commercial workspace in Adelaide.</p>
<p>“There is a distinct lack of supply for contiguous new built commercial stock in Adelaide’s city centre,” Pozzo said.</p>
<p> “This demand is driven by positive employment rates and sustained spending across defence, renewable energy and technology sectors, including the implementation of the 10 Gigabyte Adelaide initiative, which indicates demand will only increase.</p>
<p>“We recognise that the workplace is changing and tenant requirements are evolving so it was an ideal opportunity to create a new benchmark for office design in Adelaide.</p>
<p>“Tenants are not only looking for innovative workspaces that offer flexibility and foster a collaborative and engaging work environment but also leading design incorporating innovative technology, sustainability and wellness initiatives which is exactly what 83 Pirie will deliver.”</p>
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<p>Andrew Beasley, National Director of Office Leasing at Colliers International, said tenants at 83 Pirie will benefit from heightened connectivity throughout Adelaide’s CBD.</p>
<p>“Over the past few years, we have seen an increased appetite from domestic institutional developers and investors in Adelaide, which was once traditionally dominated by private developers,” Beasley said.</p>
<p>“The shift from private to institutional investment has created new standards for building design and architecture and with only two new buildings to be completed this year and new supply for 2020 unlikely, tenant demand is strong.</p>
<p>“This combined with 83 Pirie’s highly efficient 1,750 square metres side core floorplates and exceptional views from the upper floors will appeal to a high calibre of commercial tenants, spanning major corporates and state and federal government.</p>
<p>“Ideally located in the heart of Adelaide, Pirie Street has unrivalled links to culture and lifestyle amenity, including popular eateries, which has seen it become known as the CLD.</p>
<p>“While it has a strong lifestyle offering, Pirie Street still remains an important part of the commercial district with corporate occupiers keen to have proximity to other professional service firms, car parking stations and the nearby retail amenity.”</p>
<p>83 Pirie’s design and architecture was will complement the existing streetscape and nearby heritage buildings, said Thomas Masullo, Director, Woods Bagot.</p>
<p>“83 Pirie’s bold form echoes the low-rise and heritage fabric of the high street architecture,” he said.</p>
<p>“Elevated above the podium, the tower rises to take its place in the city skyline, with repetition of angled glass panels across the façade creating an elegant and sophisticated design aesthetic.</p>
<p>“The tower will make an enormous contribution to the social and economic fabric of the precinct and our great city.”</p>
<p>Construction of 83 Pirie will commence once a pre-commitment is secured and is expected to take around two years to construct.</p>
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Plans revealed for new $300 million Adelaide CBD office project

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<p>Lendlease has officially opened Australia’s tallest engineered timber office building, 25 King in Brisbane.</p>
<p>Designed and manufactured by Lendlease and sold to IIG, the ground floor plus nine-storey timber commercial tower features open and flexible office spaces.</p>
<p>Global engineering firm, Aurecon, has committed to 6,500 square metres on a 10-year lease and currently occupies 43.5% of the net lettable area, with IIG working with Lendlease to secure new tenants for the remaining office space.</p>
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<p>Located in the Brisbane showgrounds precinct, Lendlease is targeting a 6 Star Green Star rating, 5 Star NABERS Energy rating and WELL Core &amp; Shell rating for the 25 King Street tower.</p>
<p>The building is LendLease’s fifth engineered timber building in Australia.</p>
<p>The 65 metre tall tower is a Queensland first and the world's largest by gross floor area.</p>
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Australia's tallest timber office tower 25 King unveiled

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<p><span lang="en-CA">National construction group, Built has announced the sale of its Sub Station No.164 development at 183-185 Clarence Street in Sydney to global real estate investment group, TH Real Estate.</span></p>
<p><span lang="en-CA">TH Real Estate have made the $180 million deal for the FJMT designed development </span>on a fund-through basis with Built undertaking the construction of the project.</p>
<p><span lang="en-US">Built will also become the anchor tenant, pre-committing to lease four floors for its new Sydney head office to showcase the group’s experience across development, construction and managing complex heritage sites.</span></p>
<p><span lang="en-CA">Brett Mason, Built Managing Director said </span>“Sub Station No.164 is unlike any other development in Sydney right now in creating what we clearly see as heritage development of the future” he said.</p>
<p><span lang="en-CA">“We’ve already had strong enquiry on the leasing front that clearly talks to the quality and rare opportunity presented by this development and we look forward to working closely with TH Real Estate to bring our clear vision to a reality,” he said.</span></p>
<p><span lang="en-CA">Sub Station No.164 will ambitiously revitalise two historic Sydney buildings into one of Sydney’s most innovative office towers and become a benchmark for heritage buildings of the future.</span></p>
<p><span lang="en-CA">The A-grade, </span><span lang="en-US">7,867 </span><span lang="en-CA">sqm office tower will come equipped with a seven-level sculptural glass extension making an addition to Sydney’s skyline. </span></p>
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<p><span lang="en-CA">The development will also include the restoration and refurbishment of seven floors in the existing heritage Shelley Warehouse and adjoining former electrical substation, which provides the project’s namesake.</span></p>
<p><span lang="en-CA">The development is targeted for completion in 2020.</span></p>
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TH Real Estate acquires Built’s heritage development in Sydney

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<p>After more than two years of construction, 100 Mount Street, North Sydney has reached its highest level, marking a significant milestone. for this landmark building.</p>
<p>100 Mount Street is a 35 Level, new-generation office building spanning 42,100 sqm that has become the tallest commercial tower on the North Sydney skyline.</p>
<p>The development will adopt the latest in smart building technology.</p>
<p>The development is owned by Dexus and Dexus Wholesale Property Fund and is being built by Laing O’Rourke, who are also an anchor tenant. The development has attracted interest multiple businesses, including NBN Co, and is 63% leased ahead of the expected completion in early 2019.</p>
<p>The development is estimated to bring around 4,000 workers to the North Sydney CBD.</p>
<p>Laing O’Rourke’s Australia Hub Managing Director, Cathal O’Rourke, said, “the building adopts a number of sustainability initiatives, including a double skin façade, that will enhance customer comfort and significantly reduce energy consumption.”</p>
<p>Trent Zimmermann MP, Member for North Sydney said, “the construction of this landmark building reinforces Sydney’s global reputation as one of the most dynamic growth cities of the world, providing benefits to the public and the economy, including healthier built environments, energy efficiency and employment drivers.” </p>
<p>The Member for North Shore, Felicity Wilson MP, also attended the ceremony saying, “100 Mount Street is a symbol of the continued strength of the NSW economy. The Government is investing in critical infrastructure that will provide new connectivity benefits to the workers at 100 Mount Street, with the nearby new Victoria Cross Metro Station making commuting and doing business easier.”</p>
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<p>GDI Property Group has moved to sell 50 Cavill Avenue following its completed refurbishment.</p>
<p>They have secured a 97 percent occupied office tower with lower leasing incentives than other major centres.</p>
<p>Comprising an NLA of 16,625sqm over 22 levels with 446 secure car parks, the tower is the Gold Coast’s largest A-grade office building.</p>
<p>It hosts many groups including but not limited to the Mantra Group, Regus, Nine Network Australia, Ray White Group, Bell Potter, PWC and McCann World Group, as well as CBRE’s Gold Coast headquarters.</p>
<p>Following its purchase of the tower in 2016, GDI Property Group completed several renovations, including new energy efficient air-conditioning, high speed destination control lifts, ground floor retail and end of trip facilities.</p>
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<p>CBRE have an expressions of interest campaign for the corporate tower.</p>
<p>Investors are being told it offers both the benefit of continued rental growth and low future capex requirements given the limited competition of A-grade commercial space in the strengthening Gold Coast market.</p>
<p>CBRE advised there are no new significant projects in the pipeline.</p>
<p>Offers are due November 13.</p>
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<p>The proposal also includes additions and alterations to 341 George Street.</p>
<p>The 13 storey office building Candalepas Architects-designed proposal is an integrated development under the Heritage Act 1977 proposed by the Cheng family patriarch Tony Cheng, who runs NGI Investments.</p>
<p>The site of the former Bank of NSW Head Office, which cost $57 million in 2002, is historically significant as the location from 1853 to 1970 was the principal office of Australia's first and largest private bank.</p>
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<p>The building reflects the period of commercial optimism that preceded the Great Depression and with the prominent architectural firm of Robertson &amp; Marks who have worked on the building since its construction.</p>
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<p>341 George Street (below) is aesthetically significant as a substantially intact example of the Inter-War Commercial Palazzo style. It contains a richly detailed Banking Chamber, which is still in use as such (although reduced in scale), with original fittings, furniture and extensive finishes of marble, scagliola and pressed metal.</p>
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<p>The new building will be physically connected to the existing building at 341 George Street, and there will be access between most floors of the two buildings which will necessitate some alterations to the existing building.</p>
<p>The building at 341 George Street is of state heritage significance. The 4–6 York Street site is not heritage listed.</p>
<p>The allotment at 4–6 York Street and the building at 341 George Street are located on a city block bounded by George Street, Wynyard Street, York Street and Barrack Lane.</p>
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<p>Martin Place is directly opposite George Street to the east, and Wynyard Park is located to the north across Wynyard Street.</p>
<p>The site is significant for its landmark qualities and together with the adjoining former CBC Bank Head Office (343 George Street) it terminates the western vista of Martin Place and forms part of the significant precinct of historic public and private commercial buildings near the junction of Martin Place and George Streets. </p>
<p>The site was originally part of the military barracks and was sold into private ownership in 1850. By 1882 it appears to have been developed into part of Sydney’s growing commercial district. </p>
<p>The Bank of New South Wales, the oldest corporation of its kind in Australia, was founded in Sydney in 1817.</p>
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<p>After 117 years on the site the operation moved to a newly erected high-rise building, 60 Martin Place, on the corner of Macquarie Street.</p>
<p>In 2002, Westpac Banking Corp sold the site (341 George Street and 4–6 York Street) to NGI Investments.</p>
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<p>Currently the Westpac Bank continues to occupy the basement, ground and mezzanine levels. </p>
<p>The allotment at 4–6 York Street has remained largely vacant since the bank acquired the land in 1934.</p>
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<p>It was in 1850 when two allotments of the old barracks site were purchased at the corner of Wynyard and George Streets by Felix Wilson, Donald Larnarch and Robert Campbell at a cost of 1410 pounds.</p>
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<p>Early photographs show that the banking chamber had an attractive tiled floor and rich wood panelling. There were fluted columns with Corinthian capitals and a big clock in ornate wooden case on the southern wall. </p>
<p>Business continued to expand and just before the First World War 341 George Street once again began to feel cramped.</p>
<p>According to Board minutes in 1913 the Board was considering the erection of a new high-rise building on the site to exploit its prominent position and to take advantage of the 150-feet construction height limit.</p>
<p>It was at this time that the Bank purchased three adjoining sites on Wynyard Street, but such matters as further extension were forgotten in the events of 1914–1918.</p>
<p>In the course of the war no fewer than 40 per cent of the Bank’s male staff was enlisted in the services.</p>
<p>In May 1925, the Board resolved that a new head office should be built. It was also decided that an Australian architect should be employed and that the building be of similar style of architecture to that of the Equitable Buildings in Sydney and Melbourne. </p>
<p>The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney had then reached the final stages of the construction of its own Head Office, and the Bank of NSW Board resolved that the new building should be of the same height as its neighbour.</p>
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<p>In 1927 the Board resolved that the tender of Howie, Moffat &amp; Co. Ltd. for the erection of the premises for the sum of £551,379 be accepted.</p>
<p>The existing building at 341 George Street was erected in two stages to allow banking operations to continue. Demolition of the western section of the old premises commenced on 27 August 1927.</p>
<p>In 1934 the Bank purchased more land fronting Wynyard and York Streets (4–6 York Street). The building that had previously occupied the site had been demolished in the 1920s, but the Bank did not build on the area. Since then the allotment at 4–6 York Street has remained substantially undeveloped.</p>
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<p>The archaeology of this site may have the potential to demonstrate information about the use of the barracks not otherwise documented.</p>
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<p><span lang="EN-GB">Mirvac’s<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US">flagship Sydney commercial development, the EY Centre at 200 George Street, has won the SAS International Award for Best Office Development at the Property Council of Australia’s 2018 National Innovation &amp; Excellence Awards.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span> </p>
<p>Campbell Hanan, Mirvac's head of office and industrial, said they knew the the EY Centre was going to be an important building.</p>
<p>“We are incredibly proud that the hard work of the Mirvac team and our partners has been recognised with the achievement of this prestigious Property Council of Australia Award for the EY Centre," Hanan said.</p>
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<p>"From the project’s inception, we knew it was going to be an exceptional building that would make a significant contribution to the Sydney CBD community.</p>
<p>"This award is great recognition of the EY Centre and all of those involved in its development.” </p>
<p>Mirvac worked closely with a number of partners to create the EY Centre and deliver one of Australia’s first ‘smart’ buildings.</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Award-winning architects Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp (FJMT) designed a distinctively sculptural, 37-storey building that employs a world-first timber-and-glass closed cavity façade system giving it a unique appearance – an instantly recognisable structure defined by its shimmering, organic, golden-hued curves. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The building’s innovative sustainability credentials and world-class achievements contributed to its success, as the EY Centre has a string of Green Star ratings as well as a 5.5 Star NABERS Energy rating. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">It is also Australia’s first fully LED lit building, resulting in reduced power consumption costs, lower maintenance cycles and a reduction of landfill.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Automated timber blinds, combined with vertical timber shading elements and three layers of performance glazing, combine to create an advanced environmental skin.  </span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">This unique system, the first of its type in Australia, adjusts to external factors and occupant preference.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Mirvac have their HQ in the building on level 28.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Their offices achieved Australia’s first Gold WELL rating from the International WELL Building Institute in 2017.</span></p>
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<p>Lendlease has lodged approval for a new precinct and office tower on George and Pitt street in the heart of Circular Quay.</p>
<p>The development application proposes a 55-storey premium grade office tower, Circular Quay Tower, with a mixed-use podium, retail-lined laneways and a new hospitality offering at Jacksons on George.</p>
<p>The proposal offers a range of public benefits with more than 45 per cent of the precinct dedicated to community infrastructure being delivered for the City of Sydney, including George Street Public Plaza, Rugby Place Public Plaza, a Public Cycle Facility, public art and a three-storey community building.</p>
<p>Mark Menhinnitt, managing director of urban regeneration, said the proposed design is a major win for Sydney as it looks to find new ways to reinvent spaces in the CBD.</p>
<p>“In collaboration with the City of Sydney and Foster + Partners, we have developed a scheme that opens the ground plane to create as much community infrastructure as possible,” he said.</p>
<p>“Circular Quay has long been a renowned attraction in Sydney. Our ambition for this project is to create a place that workers, visitors and the surrounding community love.</p>
<p>"We want to create a place that people are drawn to – from retail-lined laneways and public plazas to a landmark tower worthy of its prime location.”</p>
<p>World leading architect firm Foster + Partners was chosen to progress the design of the tower which could become Sydney’s tallest office building with 55 storeys and a height of up to 263 metres, with its architectural roof feature.</p>
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<p>Gerard Evenden, senior executive partner at Foster + Partners, said they had considered everything in the design – from the tower’s scale and floorplates to the amenities and technology – to provide flexibility, connection and wellbeing for tenants’ workers.</p>
<p>“With many levels boasting spectacular views of Sydney’s landmarks, the tower will encompass functionally flexible open space floorplates that enjoy north facing workspaces,” said Mr Evenden.</p>
<p>The company’s sustainable approach to architecture aligns closely with Lendlease’s sustainability principles, with the entire precinct targeting 6 Star Green Star certification and a 5 Star NABERS Energy rating.</p>
<p>The development application, which is subject to approval by the Central Sydney Planning Committee, is now on public exhibition. Consent has been granted for the demolition development application for the site. Early works are underway with demolition expected to start soon.</p>
<p>In December 2016, Lendlease confirmed Ping An Real Estate and Mitsubishi Estate Asia as development partners.</p>
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