Brisbane developers Core Property Partners and Vector Property Australia has teamed up for Brisbane's newest apartment development.

The duo identified <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/east-brisbane-qld-4169">East Brisbane</a> as their preferred suburb, on the fringe of the Gabba Precinct, where they've just revealed BANKSII, 72 apartments opposite Raymond Park.

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The one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments will sit in a glass-wrapped building that will also feature a rooftop with an&nbsp;infinity-edge pool, a BBQ area and alfresco dining spaces, sun lounges, and a sauna, as well as a resident-only gym and a ground-floor cafe.

Rhett Williams, Director of Vector Property Australia, said the project will lift the quality of the East Brisbane community and set a new benchmark.

"In Brisbane’s current property landscape, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/banksii-east-brisbane-169-wellington-road-east-brisbane-qld-4169">BANKSII</a> stands out through its emphasis on lifestyle-oriented living, connectivity and sophisticated design," Williams says.

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The 10-level building has been designed by MAS Architecture. Their designs were inspired by the native Banksia flower, with the architecture and interiors reflecting the organic symmetry of its namesake flora. MAS has interpreted this throughout the building’s curved form, façade detailing and interior palette.&nbsp;

The building’s flowing geometry and natural tones are complemented by large balconies and floor-to-ceiling glazing, maximising cross-breezes, daylight and views over the city, parklands and river.

“Having a strong narrative for a building helps us architecturally,” MAS noted. "We can choose colours that come off that species of flowers. The trunk and the trees and the flower elements all are now visible in our joinery on the inside and in our architectural finishes on the outside."

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Apartments will feature timber floors, soft porcelain tiles, brushed bronze fittings, and stone benchtops with warm veining.&nbsp;

Kitchens feature premium SMEG appliances and generous storage, while bathrooms have been designed as calming retreats with curved cabinetry and twin sinks in the master ensuites.

The building will feature a suite of rooftop and wellness amenities. Residents will have access to an infinity-edge pool, BBQ and alfresco dining areas, sun lounges and a rooftop sauna.&nbsp;

A residents-only gym will be located on the podium level, while a ground-floor café and landscaped laneway will further activate the site and improve neighbourhood connectivity.

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BANKSII will rise from a prime Wellington Road site, with the building oriented to overlook the adjacent Raymond Park and take in extensive city views. It is also on the doorstep of key&nbsp;lifestyle infrastructure, including the future Kangaroo Point Green Bridge, The Gabba stadium, and the planned Brisbane Live arena.&nbsp;

Public transport options, including ferry, bus and rail - including the future Cross River Rail Woolloongabba station - are all nearby, supporting a car-optional lifestyle just minutes from the CBD.

Williams said the team spent over a year searching for the ideal site before securing this location.

"We were attracted to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/east-brisbane-qld-4169">East Brisbane</a> as it is a vibrant and growing community that offers a perfect balance of urban convenience and natural beauty with the parklands and river on our doorstep.”

The project is part of the broader Woolloongabba Games precinct, which is undergoing significant investment in the lead-up to the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. This urban renewal, coupled with infrastructure upgrades, is expected to enhance long-term liveability and capital growth in the area.

Given the wide max of configurations, BANKSII is expected to suit everyone from first home buyers and investors to families and downsizers.

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BANKSII sales launch in booming East Brisbane apartment market

Sydney developer Deicorp is set to officially open its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/hills-showground-village-castle-hill-2-mandala-parade-castle-hill-nsw-2154">Showground Village</a> precinct in Castle Hill.

NSW Premier Chris Minns will attend the opening on Sunday August 31, alongside&nbsp;Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully, The Hills Shire Council Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne, Landcom CEO Alex Wendler, and Deicorp Founder Fouad Deiri.

There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony before a tour of the newly opened retail precinct.&nbsp;

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Located just moments from Hills Showground Metro Station, the centre spans 9,500 sqm across four levels and features 26 specialty retailers as well as a 1,400 sqm public plaza, creating a new community meeting point for shopping, dining, fitness, and everyday convenience.&nbsp;

The grand opening will be celebrated with a family fun day, featuring free entertainment, children’s activities, and a Skill Tester Machine with guaranteed prizes ranging from Woolworths gift cards to a $5,000 Flight Centre voucher.&nbsp;

Showground Village forms part of the Hills Showground Station Precinct, an urban renewal initiative led by Landcom and Sydney Metro that will provide for around 2,300 new jobs over the next 20 years and around 9,000 new homes.&nbsp;

Deicorp was recently approved for another new development next door to Showground Village.

The new five residential buildings in the East Showgrounds Precinct, will see another 873 dwellings delivered, as well as&nbsp;3,500 sqm of open public space in the form of landscaped courtyards, a public park and communal outdoor recreational space including a playground, barbeque area, and outdoor seating.

“This approval will allow us to start construction on a range of beautifully designed, conveniently located apartments and create another vibrant, walkable and well-connected community,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/deicorp" target="">Deicorp</a>&nbsp;Founder Fouad Deiri.

“These new homes will provide their residents with a seamless connection to jobs and services along Metro North West, and the new&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/hills-showground-village-castle-hill-2-mandala-parade-castle-hill" target="">Hills Showground Village</a>&nbsp;retail precinct currently under construction."

Deicorp has several thousand apartments in planning and under construction across Sydney, from Zetland and Five Dock to Crows Nest and Macquarie Park.

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Deicorp, NSW Premier to officially open Showground Village, Castle Hill’s new retail and hospitality hub

The Minns Labor Government will deliver Sydney’s first new heavy rail station in more than a decade – enabling up to 10,000 new homes by rezoning land around Woollahra and Edgecliff stations, right next to the CBD, to tackle the housing crisis and rebalance growth across the city.

Recent reports by the NSW Productivity Commission have warned that Sydney is losing twice as many young people as it is gaining, while also finding that Woollahra is the most feasible Local Government Area (LGA) in New South Wales to build new housing.

Despite this, housing approvals in Woollahra consistently lag well behind other LGAs, and the population has declined by 11 per cent over the past 50 years while Greater Sydney as a whole has grown by 74 per cent.

The new station that will be an eight-minute trip from Sydney CBD, will be located on the Eastern Suburbs train line in Woollahra, where a station build was started in the 1970s but never completed.

To enable the delivery of new homes the NSW Government will lead a rezoning of Woollahra and Edgecliff stations similar to other state led rezonings to allow additional homes to be built around the stations.

Affordable housing will also make up a proportion of development on the site with the final amount of affordable housing required, to be determined as part of the rezoning process.

The area surrounding the new station is within walking distance of major green and recreational space including Cooper, Trumper, Rushcutters Bay and Centennial Parks.

The Eastern Suburbs train line between Bondi Junction and Sydney CBD also has the lowest passenger usage rates during the AM peak of any line on the Sydney network, with only 43 per cent of operating capacity during the AM peak currently being utilised by passengers.

Sydney Water and Infrastructure NSW have confirmed there is capacity in the water and wastewater systems to accommodate the proposed 10,000 dwellings without major upgrades.

The rezoning is expected to take around two years and will further support the Government’s housing targets that rebalance the delivery of new homes around existing infrastructure.

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Next stop Woollahra train station - delivering up to 10,000 new homes in the heart of Sydney

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Fresh off completing its mixed-use Malvern project Malvern Collective, Kokoda Property Group has acquired a prime site on Richmond's Bridge Road.

They are planning a mid-rise residential development with&nbsp;integrated wellness amenities and a vibrant ground-floor retail and dining offering.

The site, at&nbsp;487–495 Bridge Road, spans&nbsp;1,650 sqm with 50 metres of dual frontage across Bridge Road and Palmer Street. It is currently leased to Adairs, and has a large retail building and 20 onsite car parks.
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Kokoda Property Group’s acquisition forms part of a broader phase of growth in Melbourne, building on momentum from the completion of Malvern Collective and the recent purchase of a Burnley Street site for the developer’s first commercial project.&nbsp;

Mark Stevens, Kokoda Property Group’s Founder and Managing Director, said that the company’s Bridge Road site acquisition signals confidence in a city that is re-accelerating.

“Melbourne is regaining momentum,"&nbsp;Stevens said.

"After a cautious period post-COVID, we’re seeing buyer sentiment stabilise and capital leaning back into well-located, quality projects. Victoria now benefits from deep builder capacity and competitive delivery pricing, creating a rare opportunity to bring design-led inner-city developments to market without compromising on craftsmanship.

“Richmond ticks all the boxes for us – connectivity, culture and everyday amenity – making Bridge Road the perfect address for an amenity-rich, multi-use development."

Envisioned as an “urban lantern” the building will bring a distinctive new presence to Bridge Road with a sculptural retail frontage, designed to honour the street’s heritage character while contributing to its renewal.

Stevens said the acquisition reflects the developer’s commitment to design-led addresses in Melbourne’s inner city.

“Drawing on Richmond’s rich heritage and dynamic character, we’ve envisioned a contemporary building that respects the past while elevating the way people live today. With dual frontages, curated ground-floor spaces, and a focus on wellness, this project will contribute to the neighbourhood’s evolution, appealing to both downsizers and a new generation of professionals.”

Kokoda Property will now progress concept design ahead of a future planning process.
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Mark Stevens, Kokoda Property Group’s Founder and Managing Director, said that the company’s Bridge Road site acquisition signals confidence in a city that is re-accelerating

First look: Kokoda secures Richmond site for new apartment development

Gold Coast developer Drew Group is fast approaching sell-out at its Main Beach apartment development, Lagoon Main Beach.

In the last nine months, Drew Group and sales partner Pezet Matheson have secured 31 sales totalling over $75 million, as the two-tower development advances towards completion under the expert eye of Hutchinson Builders.

“Today's buyers are more discerning than ever," Drew Group Managing Director Jon Drew says.

"It's essential to provide something truly unique that sets a development apart, and we believe Lagoon has achieved just that."

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Just over 50 per cent of recent&nbsp;sales have been to local buyers, reflecting the deep trust and connection within the Gold Coast community that Drew Group has developed over the years.

Demand has been particularly robust at the top end, with two of the three exclusive penthouses already sold, alongside five sub-penthouses. Only seven apartments remain in Lagoon's Signature Series — one&nbsp;penthouse and six sub-penthouses.

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Drew Group has also removed the much-maligned sunset clause from all contracts at Lagoon. The sunset clause — although rarely invoked, yet on occasion known to have been — allows developers to take back contracts on apartments should the building not be completed within the timeframe specified in the contract.

Pezet Matheson Co-Director Jayde Pezet says the fact Lagoon is&nbsp;within a year of completion, and has no sunset clause in contracts, provides certainty to buyers.

"This is paramount in the current market," Pezet says.

Drew Group has committed to providing the highest level of security inclusions — none more impressive than the Ubiquity Access Control System, a cutting-edge facial recognition technology that is one of the most state-of-the-art keyless entry systems on the market.

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One of the biggest drawcards to Lagoon has been the size of the apartments.

"It is unlikely that any future new development in Main Beach will be able to offer such spacious living at this price point," Drew says.

"Today's buyers are more discerning than ever, carefully evaluating amenities like gyms, spas, workspaces, and beach lockers, along with quality finishes. It's essential to provide something truly unique that sets a development apart, and we believe Lagoon has achieved just that."

Lagoon is set to complete construction in mid-2026.

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Lagoon Main Beach approaches sell-out as local buyers drive $75m in sales

Rothelowman

When Rothelowman were tasked with designing Stella Maris, the luxury residential development just outside Geelong in Rippleside, their first thought was to incorporate the beauty of the landscape and the significance of the location.

Nick Williams, Senior Associate at Rothelowman, said the design brief from MONNO Projects was to create&nbsp;a dynamic community nestled within the embrace of nature's bounty.

"Our design brief for Stella Maris was to create a dynamic community immersed in nature, with a focus on natural green spaces and a lush garden setting," Williams said, noting the proximity to Corio Bay played a vital role in shaping their vision.

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The historic St Helen's Mansion, the 1848 stately mansion which sits at the heart of the development, was also a major driver in the design of the surrounding buildings, as were the numerous mature trees which are scattered throughout the three-acre waterfront site.

"St Helen’s Mansion holds the distinction of being one of the oldest remaining homesteads pre-dating the Gold Rush, something Rothelowman took into careful consideration when realising the&nbsp;site vision," Williams said.

"That didn’t mean imitation, but careful consideration to the siting of the four new buildings around it and composing them in a manner that was calm and harmonious in terms of form and&nbsp;materiality."

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The four new buildings, Nautica House, The Arbory, Park Row and The Acreage, incorporate 54 new apartments and three townhouses. They're built sensitively around St Helen's Mansion, a 3,000 sqm subdivided allotment which will be launching later in the year, with a full restoration and extension planned by Carr.

Williams said the Nautica House building, the closest to Corio Bay, was delivered by formulating a floor plan that granted nearly all apartment bedrooms and living areas a view of Corio Bay through repetitive angled walls.

"Directing the view out east allowed the design to mitigate over-looking St Helen’s Mansions grounds from the apartment bedrooms, creating a more comfortable space for residents."

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The 'Garden' setting informed much of the Acreage building to the west, Williams added.

"Whilst it is, in reality, a long three-storey apartment building over a basement, it presents as a series of three-storey “walk-up” townhouses facing a heavily planted mews style road and pedestrian way. This meant the Park Row townhouses on Bay Street just sit humbly and comfortably alongside their apartment neighbours with similar materiality and detailing. A&nbsp;magnificent Morton Bay Fig tree separates these three townhouses from the Arbory apartment building providing pedestrian access and vehicular egress from the development."

At the heart of the development is significant resident amenity in the form of a&nbsp;wellness retreat, featuring a 20-metre lap pool and an edible garden, fostering a holistic approach to health and well-being.&nbsp; Adjoining the lap pool is a gym with dedicated yoga space and a steam room.&nbsp;

Read more: <a href="/news/vic/stella-maris-a-haven-of-amenity-and-wellness-on-geelongs-corio-bay">Stella Maris: A haven of amenity and wellness on Geelong's Corio Bay</a>

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There's also a string of sustainability features such as EV charging, high performance glazing, a&nbsp;communal vegetable gardens and fruit trees.

Williams said Stella Maris has a number of sustainable features that represent a greener approach to architecture.

"EV charging will be future proofed in the development to allow for the anticipated adoption of environmentally friendly vehicles. Solar power will be used in common areas of the buildings whilst all dwellings will be powered solely by electricity in lieu of gas."

Demolition is currently underway at 39 Bay Street, Rippleside, with the project 50 per cent sold. A builder is soon to be announced by developer MONNO Projects.

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Nick Williams, Senior Associate at Rothelowman, said the design brief from MONNO Projects was to create a dynamic community nestled within the embrace of nature's bounty

"A dynamic community immersed in nature" How Rothelowman designed MONNO's Stella Maris

Seven years after securing a development site in Brisbane's Spring Hill, national property developer Cbus Property has revealed it's plans for the site.

Cbus Property, who are set to complete their other Brisbane apartment tower 433 Queen Street next year, have proposed a 30-level tower at <a href="/news/qld/cbus-property-propose-sustainable-rothelowman-designed-brisbane-apartment-development">185 Wharf Street, Spring Hill</a>, one of Brisbane's most popular inner-city suburbs.

Rothelowman have designed the striking building which will have 125 apartments. They are targeting a 5 Star Green Star rating for the project, and a Nathers rating of 7.5 Stars. There are a number of sustainable features in the project, which will be 100 per cent electric. There will be EV charging, PV panels, and rainwater harvesting which will help create a more sustainable way of living.

Rothelowman noted in their submission to the Brisbane City Council that 185 Wharf Street embodies the&nbsp;empirical learnings from the rapid evolution of multiple dwelling architecture in SEQ and responds to the market demand from prospective residents for quality, sustainability and the integration of technology.

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"It is proposed that an increasingly global awareness for the importance of environmental and social sustainability is closely aligned with the elevated expectations of people seeking quality higher density housing typologies in Australian urban centres," the report read.

"This enlightened longer-term focus is considered necessary to successfully respond to the increasing urbanisation of our cities and at the same time capture the opportunity to positively enhance urban living environments.

"The realisation of these core objectives will assist in promoting physical and mental wellness of individuals, create a meaningful sense of community and serve to leverage the utility of existing infrastructure to control the urban footprint."

Cbus Property are committed to the owner-occupier market, with not a single one-bed apartment on offer. They've pitched for 60 two-bedroom units, 45 three-bedroom apartments, and 20 four-bedders. There will be 233 resident parking spaces across the four basement levels of parking, and 32 bicycle spaces.&nbsp;

The apartments hav been designed to&nbsp;have a large balcony that is well connected to the living space.

"The tower has a front yard and backyard conceptual overlay which allows each unit to feel like a bespoke home," Rothelowman's report continued.

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"The balconies align up the tower as the mix changes to ensure architectural integrity is maintained."

There are a number of sky terraces which occupy the top of the southern tower form. They feature expansive backyards with trees and private pools.

The resident amenity will be located on the second level and is designed as a "natural Queensland escape". Dubbed "The Conservatory", residents will have access to a jungle gym, lap pool, kids play baths, magnesium baths, a sunbathing area, numerous alfresco areas, a gym with sauna, and a private dining room.

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"The resident recreation amenity is considered an extension of the new subtropical Queensland apartment and offers prospective residents a sophisticated level of luxury only previously found in the single detached dwelling," Rothelowman added.

"185 Wharf Street will establish the Spring Hill Neighbourhood precinct as a re-imagined subtropical inner-city residential enclave at the doorstep of Australia’s New World City – Brisbane."

Cbus secured the 1,835 sqm site in 2015, paying $14.6 million for the block. At the time it had approval for 141 apartments across 15 levels.&nbsp;

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	<li>30-level tower</li>
	<li>125 units</li>
	<li>60 x two-bed, 45 x three-bed, 20 x four-bed apartments</li>
	<li>233 resident parking spaces</li>
	<li>32 resident bicycle spaces</li>
	<li>Level two amenity with&nbsp;jungle gym, lap pool, kids play baths, magnesium baths, a sunbathing area, numerous alfresco areas, a gym with sauna, and a private dining room.</li>
	<li>EV charging</li>
	<li>Rainwater harvesting</li>
	<li>PV panels</li>
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Cbus secured the 1,835 sqm site in 2015, paying $14.6 million for the block. At the time it had approval for 141 apartments across 15 levels

Cbus Property propose sustainable, Rothelowman-designed Brisbane apartment development

Located in the heart of Keilor Downs is Soho Living&rsquo;s master planned community, Aspect, offering a limited release of premium two, three and four-bedroom townhomes.

Stage Three is now selling in the development, with two and three-bedroom configurations available.

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The Aspect residences rises above with master planning and architectural concept by renowned architects, Rothelowman.

&ldquo;Aspect has been designed to deliver a new and unique precinct that encourages a true sense of community amongst its future residents. The masterplan marries elegant, restrained architecture with a network of high-quality streets and public spaces,&rdquo; said Chris Hayton, Principal, Rothelowman.

Set amongst private landscaped gardens, interiors have been designed by Melbourne-based, Gallerie Studio, featuring stone benchtops, timber floorboards, floor-to-ceiling bathroom tiling, split-system heating and cooling, and Smeg appliances.

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&ldquo;Melbourne has a strong appreciation for bespoke design and quality craftsmanship. Each finish and tone at Aspect has been handpicked to create an environment that is truly special in every home,&rdquo; said Liana Corbino, Interior Designer at Gallerie Studio.

Aspect offers a superb example of Soho Living&#39;s commitment to creating sleek spaces that unify residents and bring them closer to their surroundings.

With shops, restaurants, transport and all that the established Keilor location has to offer, residents are just a minutes-walk from Keilor Central Shopping Centre and under 10-minutes by car to Watergardens Town Centre. Aspect is conveniently only 16-kilometres from Tullamarine Airport, while the Melbourne CBD is 25 kilometres from the development.

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Soho Living has a number of developments currently selling across Melbourne, including Botanic Southbank, which offers a collection of one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments and Brickworks Burwood, a master planned community with final apartments selling in the Terrace collection.

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The Aspect residences rises above with master planning and architectural concept by renowned architects, Rothelowman.



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Stage Three now selling in Soho Living’s Aspect masterplan in Keilor Downs

The Brisbane-based land developer, Burgundy Group,&nbsp;has submitted plans for a new 15-level apartment development on the south-west corner of the heritage-listed Shafston House site.

Designed by the popular architecture Rothelowman, the plans at&nbsp;23 Castlebar Street, Kangaroo Point.&nbsp;are for&nbsp;37 three and four-bedroom apartments as well as two, four-bedroom river homes.

The development will sit on 2,657 sqm, part of the 9,958 sqm&nbsp;Shafston House site, which homes the 1851 heritage-listed house which was&nbsp;built by the Reverend Robert Creyke&nbsp;as a single-storey cottage called Ravenscott.

To track the development through to sales, <a href="/new-apartments/23-castlebar-street-kangaroo-point">enquire here</a>.

In their design statement submitted to the Brisbane City Council, Rothelowman noted that particular&nbsp;attention has been played to the arrangement of the buildings within the setting, with the designs&nbsp;ensuring the new additions blend seamlessly in with the heritage listed building and surrounding landscapes.

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&ldquo;Our goal is to create a holistic vision that ties all parts together. The garden acts as the temporal measure of the household and precinct,&quot; the design statement read.

A landscape buffer has been implemented to soften level changes between Shafston House and the Thorn Street interface, as well providing protection from passing traffic.

&quot;Both the north west and south east elevations of the tower explore a more extroverted gesture to the street interface, featuring operable glazing panels that fully open the living and dining area to the street. High level operable windows feature within the tower, allowing for passive ventilation even when the main sliding panels are closed within the home.&quot;

To track the development through to sales, <a href="/new-apartments/23-castlebar-street-kangaroo-point">enquire here</a>.

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Giving consideration to privacy for both the tower apartments themselves and adjacent apartments in neighbouring buildings, the southwest elevation presents a more protected interface that holds the perimeter of the Shafston House Precinct.

&ldquo;Natural ventilation and Buildings that Breathe has been integral part of designing the interior spaces, forming layered interfaces that allow light and air to play,&rdquo; they said.

The internal layout of the tower has been driven by a response to the Brisbane climate and prominent views out to the river. Services and corridors are centrally located with living spaces positioned towards the outer layered fa&ccedil;ades, with an emphasis on living to the north-east and buffered private spaces to the rear.

To track the development through to sales, <a href="/new-apartments/23-castlebar-street-kangaroo-point">enquire here</a>.

Generous balconies wrap the edges of the living spaces and bedrooms providing an ever present connection to the outdoors. Lined with planters they celebrate subtropical Brisbane living. Operable glazing in combination with planting and balconies allows indoor spaces to blend into the outdoors, balconies become extensions of interior living spaces.

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&quot;The tower is positioned at the rear of the site, respecting important sight lines that allow Shafston House to maintain a connection to the Brisbane River, as well as creating privacy for residents. The river homes are sited to orient towards the Brisbane River and across to the suburb of New Farm and leafy Merthyr Park. The existing historic entry to the site from Castlebar Street remains unchanged, respecting the original function and character of the formal approach to Shaftson House. The new entry proposed from Thorn Street presents as a porous ground plane and semi-public forecourt space.&quot;

Solar panels will be provided on the rooftop of the tower in order to reduce reliance on the local energy grid as well as rainwater harvesting to maintain the lush greenery of the site. Energy efficient appliances and lighting fixtures will feature throughout the homes as well.

The site is located close to public transport systems including the Kangaroo Point Bikeway and Mowbray Park Ferry Terminal, with bicycle storage heavily integrated into the design of the tower as well, promoting the use of more active forms of transport.

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Particular attention has been played to the arrangement of the buildings within the setting, with the designs from Rothelowman ensuring the new additions blend seamlessly in with the heritage listed building and surrounding landscapes.

Shafston House, Kangaroo Point site set for apartment tower

One Coburg Quarter,&nbsp;the first building within the&nbsp;new Coburg masterplanned community, has been designed as a cultural focal point for the north of the precinct.

Comprising 125 one and two-bedroom apartments, the development sits within Future Estate&#39;s&nbsp;$1 billion project on Urquhart Street.

Masterplanned by Rothelowman, the design response references the colourful industrial past of Coburg, taking shape around the old Pentridge prison and its signature bluestone.

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&ldquo;Inspired by its context, the strong horizontal manifestation of the&nbsp;bluestone and mortar courses is reflected in the articulation and&nbsp;expression of the new fa&ccedil;ades&rdquo;, the architects said.

Remnants of the 19th century Pentridge buildings, the bluestone borders the site on three sides and harmonises the old and the new.

&ldquo;Drawing inspiration from the iconic boroughs of New York City and London, our vision for Coburg Quarter is of a new urban com​munity with soul, creativity and a genuine sense of neighbourly spirit&rdquo;, Future Estate managing director, Ben Anderson, noted.

Though while it has a reverence for the mixed-use precincts that help to define these international cities, Coburg Quarter&rsquo;s identity is truly &ldquo;Northside,&rdquo; a natural extension of Brunswick, Northcote and Fitzroy.

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Passing through the heritage walls, residents will entire a landscaped courtyard into a living lobby, designed to be synonymous with a&nbsp;luxury hotel.

Communal and garden spaces on ground level, and a sky garden on level eight complements the European-style central square aimed to engage with the broader community.

The project will integrate residential and commercial aspects, with future development plans for a new hospital and aged care.

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Spacious floorplans characterise the One Coburg Quarter homes, capturing incredible views and maximising light through full-height windows and clever design.

Its sculptural form extends from its fa&ccedil;ade into its communal areas, with the rooftop space featuring sculptural forms that contrast the robustness of the older heritage fabric.
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Offering 148 apartments, the multi-unit development boasts enviable amenity, including residents bar, lounge, library and roof garden.

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Buyers can feel at ease knowing their home is soon to be a part of the comprehensive Coburg Quarter masterplan, connecting Melbourne&rsquo;s northern hub to the future.

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Masterplanned by Rothelowman, the design response references the colourful industrial past of Coburg

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Design brief: How the Rothelowman-designed One Coburg Quarter came together 

A new architectural landmark is set to rise above Swann Road in Indooroopilly after receiving planning approval from Brisbane City Council.

Located at 97 Swann Road, Ethereal Residences by North is a cross-studio collaboration between Rothelowman, Carr Design and Form Landscape Architects and will deliver a collection of 46 two- bedroom, two-bedroom plus multi-purpose room, and three-bedroom apartments.

The low-rise building forms are terraced down the hillside to maximise outlook, orientation and privacy, with direct street frontage to Swann Road, Burns Street and Rennie Street.

North Managing Director, Scott Ginnivan, said the vision for Ethereal Residences is to deliver an exceptional standard of architecture to Brisbane&rsquo;s inner west that celebrates its elevated position.

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&ldquo;For Ethereal Residences, we have brought together three highly respected design houses to create a concept worthy of its premium inner west location,&rdquo; Ginnivan said.

&ldquo;The site is surrounded by low density zoning and a beautiful, quintessentially Brisbane landscape and it was important to us that final design outcome was of a scale and design that complemented the area.

&ldquo;The draped, scalloped balustrades are a key architectural feature that amplifies the sense of panorama, curating views to both the Brisbane CBD and across established, leafy suburbs towards to the Border Ranges and Mount Barney.

&ldquo;Here, large balconies provide a sense of generosity and space that feels more like a verandah on a house and enables the building to &lsquo;breathe&rsquo;.&rdquo;

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Ginnivan said Brisbane&rsquo;s suburban property market has matured significantly in recent years and with this has come high expectations for design and value.

&ldquo;Good architecture is all about authenticity and creating places where people want to live,&rdquo; he said.

&ldquo;The market&rsquo;s expectations are high and there&rsquo;s a maturity and appreciation for design that wasn&rsquo;t here five years ago.

&ldquo;Ethereal Residences delivers a premium collection of residences for owner-occupiers and downsizers, with the advantages of highly considered and curated design throughout.&rdquo;

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Ethereal Residences is located 2.8 kilometres from the University of Queensland, 1.4 kilometres from Indooroopilly Shopping Centre and 7.5 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD. It is also located only minutes from Ironside State School, St Peters Lutheran College, Brisbane Boys College, and Brigidine College.

Private resident amenities include a plunge pool, barbecue area and extensive landscaping.

Ethereal&nbsp; will be formally launched to the market by Colliers International in early 2022.

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North Managing Director, Scott Ginnivan, said the vision for Ethereal Residences is to deliver an exceptional standard of architecture to Brisbane’s inner west that celebrates its elevated position

Indooroopilly to welcome luxury apartment development, Ethereal Residences

The Melbourne developer Hexa Group is developing a brand-new collection of three and four-bedroom townhomes in the multicultural community of Doveton.

Competitively priced just 30 kilometres south-east of Melbourne, Hexa Group&#39;s latest development, Kinsfolk, has been designed by Rothelowman to take in its surrounding pristine bushlands.

There are just 66 townhomes on offer at Kinsfolk, with construction well underway.

Urban has taken a look at why first home buyers in particular are keen on Kinsfolk.

1. Great location

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At the gateway of Victoria&rsquo;s holiday territory, Doveton is within reach of the Dandenong Ranges, and the Mornington Peninsula.

&ldquo;It is a place where things start to feel a little more serene, thanks to an encompassment of pristine bushlands, reserves, and waterways&rdquo;, the project marketing reads.

Residents will find themselves joining an established community at the centre of modern conveniences and surrounded by reserves and parkland.&nbsp;

2. Designed by Rothelowman

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With a collection of three and four-bedroom townhouses available, Kinsfolk presents future homeowners with the opportunity to establish a new life in modern comfort.

&ldquo;Deliberately designed to foster a sense of community, Kinsfolk is focused on providing residents with an enhanced quality of life. The confident architecture provides an elegant and timeless backdrop to the lives of future residents&rdquo;, said Rothelowman principal architect, Chris Hayton.

Rothelowman is an Australian-based firm with a reputation for quality residential designs, introducing a new calibre of living to Doveton.

3. Affordability

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Even though Doveton is not far from the lush Dandenong Ranges, the suburb is a thriving urban enclave with affordable housing.

The multicultural suburb delivers a cultural richness that has undergone significant transformations in recent years thanks to new developments.

Its close proximity to Dandenong provides numerous amenities, including the Dandenong Hospital, Dandenong Plaza and Dandenong Golf Course.

Brand-new townhouses at Kinsfolk a priced from an affordable $579,000.

4. Natural surrounds perfect for community

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Kinsfolk&nbsp;townhouses are complimented with considered landscaping that features an assortment of native trees and plants.

&ldquo;Each corner of Kinsfolk&nbsp;occupancy, from the reserve areas to each townhouse&#39;s&nbsp;parking landscape, has been treated with care and in pursuit of creating harmonious surroundings&rdquo;, the project marketing reads.

Kinsfolk streetscapes boast small-medium canopy trees, indigenous plants, gums and ironbarks, while oaks and bottlebrushes are found inside the perimeter of the development.

Spacious grass areas make for top spots for children and families to play and relax, as well as pedestrian paths to encourage outdoor living.

5. Distinctive interiors

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Rothelowman has designed this collection of&nbsp;townhouses with an impressive level of detail, evident in the lavish finishes and fixtures.

Contemporary in its aesthetic, Kinsfolk paves the way for a new style of suburban living, while celebrating its naturally opulent surroundings.

The home&rsquo;s open-plan scheme allows for a seamless flow, while grand windows open up to the garden and terrace areas.

A natural palette makes up the bathrooms and bedrooms, creating welcoming and hospitable sanctuaries to unwind in, and provide future residents with a blank canvas to make their own.

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There are just 66 townhomes on offer at Kinsfolk, with construction well underway

Gateway to Victoria’s holiday hotspots: Five reasons first homebuyers love Kinsfolk townhouses at Doveton, near Dandenong

South Brisbane is set for a new apartment tower.

The plans for the site at 9 Overend Street and 31-33 Wellington Road have been lodged to the Brisbane City Council by company&#39;s linked to the local Bitomsky family, headed by family patriarch, the Brisbane lawyer turned developer Greg Bitomsky.

They&#39;ve had Rothelowman design the 18-level tower, complete with rooftop terrace and set in&nbsp;landscaping by Aspect Studios.

&quot;The landscape vision of 9 Overend St &amp; 31-33 Wellington Rd aims to create a high quality public realm that reflects its landmark location and responds to Brisbane&rsquo;s subtropical climate by providing shade and shelter, fine grain active edges and passive surveillance of the street,&quot; Rothelowman advised in their architecture plans.

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There will be 181 apartments across the building, made up of 60 one-bedroom apartments, 13 of which come with a multi-purpose room, 101 two-bedroom apartments and 20 three-bedroom apartments.

The rooftop will feature an open pergola structure, a swimming pool with deck, a dining space with a barbecue and a lawned area with gardens.

&quot;The landscape design will respond to it&rsquo;s vertical village of inhabitants and add to the quality of life and well-being of the community,&quot; Rothelowman advised.

&quot;Tapping into the existing rich urban grit of Woolloongabba&rsquo;s local history, industry &amp; local culture craftsmanship, the development will contribute to the next wave of renewal for the precinct.&quot;

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The Overend project will also revitalize the streetscape. The lower mezzanine will feature work from home space, while there will be a new laneway with a collection of studios, workshops and&nbsp;collaboration zones, set within a landscaped setting.

Aspect Studios, who are handling the landscaping, called the development a vertical village that&nbsp;responds to it&rsquo;s inhabitants and the urban scale and takes advantage of the local subtropical climate.

&quot;The palette of raw materials with a reliance on brick, granite, concrete, timber and corten will create a simple and strong &lsquo;materiality&rsquo; for Overend &amp; Wellington,&quot; Aspect&#39;s submission read.

&quot;The public realm will generally focus on utilizing hard wearing materials which provide longevity in robustness and aesthetics.

&quot;The use of brick, granite, timber and corten within the landscape will reflect the historic industrial materiality of the Woolloongabba precinct.

&quot;In addition, the curated use of feature recycled &lsquo;found&rsquo; artifacts and salvaged materials will contribute towards cultural &lsquo;grit&rsquo; of the space as a place for makers.&quot;

"The landscape design will respond to it’s vertical village of inhabitants and add to the quality of life and well-being of the community," Rothelowman advised

Rothelowman-designed apartment tower set for South Brisbane

ID_Land’s collaboration with Rothelowman blends rough and smooth materiality and culminates into a beautiful expression of modern architecture.

Delivering 62 residences in one, two and three-bedroom configurations, Canvas pays homage to Brunswick’s industrial past.

The project’s sculptural façade fits perfectly into Barkly Street; its industrial form framed by geometric concrete grids that reinterprets the industrial regeneration of Brunswick.

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Urban recently sat down with Rothelowman’s Kylie Caruana, who has worked in the architectural studio for 12 years, to discuss the Melbourne development.

MK: How many multi-residential projects has Rothelowman been contracted on within Victoria?&nbsp;

KC: During my 12 years at Rothelowman, we’ve been contracted on countless multi-residential projects (so I had some help to run the numbers). Rothelowman currently has 222 Active projects nationally with 132 Projects in Victoria alone, of these 81 are in planning and 45 have gained planning and are in various stages of construction. 92 of these are residential or have residential components. Historically Rothelowman has completed over 800 projects in Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, ACT and Western Australia.

MK: What spoke to you about Canvas in particular?&nbsp;

KC: Canvas was yet another highly collaborative project between ID Land and Rothelowman, to realise their first multi residential apartment building with an exceptional site in the epicentre of Brunswick. This was an opportunity for urban reconsolidation, in a well-connected precinct around existing culture. Having lived in Brunswick for many years and residing in neighbouring Northern suburbs my entire life, this was an opening to bring my community’s ideals to the table.

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MK: What was the design brief from ID_Land for the project's architectural design?&nbsp;

KC: The design brief from day dot was open and progressive. Our special relationship with ID Land, based on high levels of trust and collaboration, meant the brief didn’t need to talk to specifics. We were to take an urban regeneration site and come up with a design concept for the future, whilst paying homage to the granular nature of the past. We framed our thinking - to embed our thirst for sustainability, balanced living, and to establish new links to the existing community.

MK: Where did you take your inspiration from?

KC: Primarily our inspiration came from the beauty and the eclectic and diverse culture we see, feel and experience within Brunswick. Tucked in a site with an industrial past and an artistic present, Canvas draws links from its surrounding tactile materiality, fluid forms, creative culture and lifestyle.

MK: How did you harmonise Canvas into the Barkly Streetscape?

KC: Very early in the piece, we brought together ideas on what we envisaged for the future urban topography of the area and what we would build upon for the future Brunswick community. Although there are three parts to our streetscape, the lines between our retail, commercial office and residential are blurred behind our façade grid. Our entry is complex, yet holistic whereby it invites patrons, employees, residents and visitors through the one naturally lit entrance.

These elements were then stitched together to create a Canvas. The development provides a sustainable living experience that culminates into a home for families, couples, and individuals.

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MK: Were there any challenges during the design process that you had to overcome?&nbsp;

KC: What are maybe typically seen as challenges became opportunities to engage and have an honest and open dialogue with the planning authorities, taking them on the journey and together forming a collective example that exemplifies future-proofed planning outcomes and creates a precedent for future developments.

MK: How important are communal amenities in new developments, and why?

KC: Now more than ever the importance of communal amenity has come to the fore; people have never spent as much time in their apartments before and now they’re receiving a real education in design – seeing how the sun enters the rooms during the day, how much fresh air they receive and how they use outdoor space.&nbsp;

This is changing people’s attitudes and cementing what’s important to them. There’ll be a definite permanent mark left and we’ll be living differently in the future, with more flexible working, both from home and from the office. As a result, people will want greater liveable outdoor space and more personal space. People like the idea of having an escape and this kind of design will become even more popular because of what we’ve been through.

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Though designed pre-COVID, Canvas has all the prerequisites for a post-pandemic world and the intrinsic changes it has brought to the way we live, work and play. With an extensive rooftop resident’s amenity floor, Canvas has the answer. Our communal rooftop includes internal and external spaces, work from home places, comfortable lounge areas, kitchen with entertainment dining, north and south facing open air terraces with spectacular views and shared gardens, all sustainably delivered.

MK: What have you tried to do in the design that the average homebuyer may not notice straight away?&nbsp;

KC: A project, be it commercial, residential or retail, isn’t about selling space; it’s about selling the intangibles – the opportunities, the lifestyle and the economic prospects these spaces can provide.

By managing spaces, sharing resources and hosting activities together, residents are empowered to contribute to the surrounding community and the world at large, creating greater connections and happier lives.

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Urban recently sat down with Rothelowman’s Kylie Caruana, who has worked in the architectural studio for 12 years, to discuss the Melbourne development

Designed by a Brunswick local: Rothelowman’s Kylie Caruana discusses the design influences behind Canvas, Brunswick apartments

The Brisbane-based Aria Property Group has won two awards at the 2021&nbsp;QLD Master Builders Award for its West End apartment development, Tree House.

Tree House, designed by Rothelowman, won the overall&nbsp;2021 QLD Master Builders Award for Residential (Regional), as well as the award for residential high-rise building over $20 million.

The development of 90 apartments was inspired by the leafy and tranquil suburb of West End, taking cues from Davies Park with over sixty mature trees are integrated throughout the development, to deliver a living and breathing urban forest.

Aria has had further success with one of their recently completed apartment projects.

The popular South Brisbane tower, The Standard, located in the heart of the Fish Lane arts precinct, has seen off the plan investors sell their apartments, secured before construction was complete, for between 10 per cent and 38 per cent higher than what they paid, with owner-occupiers showing the greatest keenness.

Investors who have held on to their apartments are&nbsp;also seeing&nbsp;strong 5.48 per cent rental yields throughout the building.

ARIA&#39;s latest development is Trellis, the Rothelowman-designed 12-level apartment block at 20 Edmonstone Street, also in South Brisbane.

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The development of 110 two and three-bedroom apartments is located&nbsp;adjacent to Musgrave Park,&nbsp;one of Brisbane&rsquo;s oldest and most iconic parklands.

ARIA say Trellis is one of their most liveable apartments to date, featuring three metre high ceilings, Miele appliances, operable glazing and a number of sustainable features.

Reminiscent of an urban retreat, Trellis reflect a new age of living, with work from home spaces and cross flow ventilated corridors.

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Trellis also has some of the highest resident amenity ARIA have offered, with&nbsp;1,119 sqm&nbsp;of recreational amenity across the Temple of Wellness on the ground floor and the Residents&rsquo; Rooftop Club on level 13.

Completion is slated for mid-2023 
 
Aria Property Group has been awarded Australia&#39;s best high-density developer in 2017, 2018 and 2019.

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ARIA's latest development is Trellis, the Rothelowman-designed 12-level apartment block at 20 Edmonstone Street, also in South Brisbane

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