The residential transformation of St Kilda Road is set to continue into with more new apartment plans for the sought-after boulevard.

Wing Tai Asia has lodged plans for a major residential tower at 464-466 St Kilda Road, replacing the former VACC House with an 18-storey mixed-use development designed around a retained heritage podium and a sculpted contemporary tower.

The proposal, prepared under Victoria’s Significant Residential Development with Affordable Housing pathway, would deliver 325 apartments and ground-floor retail across the prominent 4,653 sqm boulevard site in Melbourne’s St Kilda Road North Precinct.

The project centres on the adaptive reuse of the site’s heritage-listed VACC Building, an eight-storey office designed by Bernard Evans that has occupied the address for decades. Planning documents state the development would involve “carefully dismantling and conserving off-site the original metal fabric of the podium visible from St Kilda Road,” before reinstating it as the defining frontage of the new scheme.

Above the restored podium, Wing Tai is proposing a curvilinear residential tower. The scheme includes 172 one-bedroom apartments, 63 two-bedroom apartments, 66 three-bedroom apartments, and 24 four-bedroom apartments, alongside two ground-floor food and beverage tenancies fronting St Kilda Road.

The tower has been designed with substantial articulation and variable setbacks to minimise perceived bulk and maintain view corridors along the boulevard. Urbis, which prepared the planning report, said the design “has been significantly articulated through a curvilinear design” with “an interplay with materials, façade expression and depth” to create visual separation and visual interest.

The proposal also includes 254 basement car spaces, landscaped pedestrian links connecting St Kilda Road and Queens Lane, and a biophilic landscape strategy featuring canopy trees, raised planters, cascading greenery and a glass oculus pool overlooking the eastern frontage.

Planning documents confirm the $270.1 million development will contribute 3 per cent of project costs to the Social Housing Growth Fund as part of the application process.

Wing Tai acquired the St Kilda Road property in 2018 alongside Abacus Property Group for $95.38 million, before later consolidating ownership of the site. The property previously served as the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce headquarters for around 60 years.

The transformation of the St Kilda Rd boulevard is already beginning to materialise, with a number of high-profile projects recently completed, launched, or approaching launch as developers continue to back the long-term appeal of the precinct.

Among the most notable recent completions is Louise by Samuel Property Group, just off the strip on Queens Lane, the same pocket Hirsch &amp; Faigen recently launched The Queensbury. Mirvac is too on the same street with The Albertine, which is approaching completion.

Dexus recently secured approval for its slice of St Kilda Road, while Gurner also has approved plans for the precinct.

Joel Robinson

Wing Tai unveils 325-apartment St Kilda Road tower on former VACC House site

Malaysian developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/s-p-setia">SP Setia</a> is the latest to jump into St Leonards booming Transport Oriented Development precinct.

The developer, which has previously delivered Sapphire by the Gardens apartment development in Melbourne, identified the Atchison Street site in 2023. It filed a Scoping Report around 12 months ago, and now has revealed the designs for the new&nbsp;40-storey mixed-use tower.

The State Significant Development Application covers <a href="https://next-portal.urban.com.au/projects/14650/summary">20-22 Atchison Street</a>, a 1,374 sqm site positioned between St Leonards Station and the new Crows Nest Metro station.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">COX Architecture</a>, the project would deliver 181 apartments, above a four-storey commercial podium, five basement levels, and new public domain works along Mitchell Street. The apartment mix comprises 35 one-bedroom apartments, 39 one-bedroom-plus-study apartments, 85 two-bedroom apartments, and 22 three-bedroom residences.

The proposal has been lodged as a shop-top housing development under the NSW Government’s TOD planning pathway, which allows increased density around key transport infrastructure. The site sits within the recently rezoned Crows Nest Accelerated TOD Precinct.

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SP Setia acquired the Atchison Street site as part of its continued expansion into the Australian apartment market. In comments made to City &amp; Country (The Edge Malaysia) in 2023, SP Setia President and CEO Datuk Choong Kai Wai described the acquisition as “a strategic move” aligned with the group’s post-pandemic market recovery strategy.

“Our target for this exceptional development is local and overseas buyers, including first-home buyers, downsizers and investors,” Choong said.

The tower has been designed as a slender vertical form rising from a mixed-use podium, with COX Architecture positioning the development as a response to the evolving St Leonards and Crows Nest skyline.

“The purpose of the project is to facilitate the delivery of high-quality housing at a strategically located site and deliver a built tower outcome that is consistent with the desired future character of St Leonards and aligns with the TOD controls,” the design report stated.

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The podium would incorporate retail uses fronting Atchison Street, commercial tenancies, landscaped communal areas, and pedestrian improvements along Mitchell Street. Vehicle access and loading would be consolidated via Atchison Lane.

Residents would have access to more than 665 sqm of communal indoor and outdoor spaces, while the development proposes 96 parking spaces across five basement levels.

The proposal also includes a commitment for 10 per cent of residential floor space to be allocated toward affordable housing through a monetary contribution.

COX said the tower form responds directly to the emerging high-density character of the precinct while seeking to maximise solar access, cross ventilation, and outlook from apartments.

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“The building is orientated towards north,” the Apartment Design Guide compliance report noted, adding that the tower’s slim form was driven by the constrained inner-urban site dimensions.

The design also incorporates landscaped setbacks and communal open space at podium level, intended to soften the interface with surrounding streets and improve pedestrian amenity.

The project adds to a growing wave of redevelopment proposals reshaping St Leonards and Crows Nest following the opening of the Sydney Metro City line and the NSW Government’s push for higher-density housing around major transport nodes.

Last week Stockland filed plans just down the road. They want to build a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/601-pacific-highway-st-leonards-nsw-2065">52-storey tower on Pacific Highway</a>.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-stockland-plans-52-storey-538-apartment-st-leonards-tower">First look: Stockland plans 52-storey, 538-apartment St Leonards tower&nbsp;</a>

First look: SP Setia targets St Leonards skyline with 40-storey TOD tower

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/urban-property-group">Urban Property Group</a> has revealed plans for a new mixed-use tower at 10 Dangar Street, Wickham, advancing a proposal that would reshape the southern gateway to Newcastle’s city centre with one of the city’s tallest residential buildings.

The State Significant Development proposal, now on exhibition, seeks approval for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/bowline-10-dangar-street-wickham-nsw-2293">43-storey tower</a> immediately adjacent to the Newcastle Interchange. The project would deliver around 200 apartments, including 42 affordable housing dwellings, alongside 99 co-living units, a 171-room hotel, retail space, and new public domain integrated through the site.

The scheme marks a significant escalation of plans previously approved for the site. Urban Property Group took over the prominent 2,904 sqm parcel, where excavation and demolition had already commenced under an earlier consent for a 14-storey mixed-use development.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/sjb-architects">SJB</a>, the tower has been conceived as a landmark transit-oriented development anchored to the Newcastle Interchange precinct. The proposal includes 245 build-to-sell apartments across a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom residences, as well as two penthouses. Fifteen apartments and one operational unit are earmarked for NDIS housing. The co-living component would add a further 99 units, while the podium would accommodate retail uses and hotel facilities.

SJB said the site presents “a valuable opportunity to anchor the precinct by setting the standard for design, active ground planes and character at the key southern gateway.”

The architecture responds directly to the site’s position beside major transport infrastructure and within one of Newcastle’s fastest-evolving urban renewal precincts. The tower form sits above a sculpted podium designed to frame new public spaces, including a through-site pedestrian link connecting Station Street to Hannell Street, landscaped plazas, and activated retail edges.

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The design report describes the project as part of the broader transition of Wickham into “a vibrant, high-quality mixed-use urban precinct” that leverages proximity to the station, open space, and regional connectivity.

A detailed public art strategy has also been prepared for the development. The strategy positions the project as “a transit-oriented development of state significance at the gateway to Newcastle’s city centre” and outlines a series of integrated artworks responding to Newcastle’s industrial and transport heritage.

Creative Road’s curatorial framework for the project, titled Unveil, draws on “stratified surfaces, carved volumes, and light-filled apertures” while referencing Newcastle’s transformation from an industrial city into a contemporary education and technology hub.

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The proposal is being advanced through the NSW Housing Delivery Authority pathway after being declared State Significant Development in June 2025. The accompanying scoping report states the development aims to “maximise the site’s proximity to the Newcastle Interchange by delivering transit-oriented development” while increasing housing supply and affordable housing provision within the Newcastle LGA.

Urban Property Group’s plans align with the long-term strategic vision established under the Wickham Master Plan, which identified the interchange precinct as suitable for substantial uplift in height and density. The current proposal would significantly intensify that vision, positioning the tower among the tallest developments proposed for Newcastle.

The site sits immediately north of the Newcastle Interchange, bounded by Dangar Street, Hannell Street, and Charles Street. It is surrounded by a rapidly growing cluster of residential towers and mixed-use projects that have emerged following the completion of the light rail and transport interchange.

First look: Urban Property Group unveils Newcastle’s latest tower at Wickham interchange

Bottega House has completed settlement of a landmark riverfront site in Macquarie Street, St Lucia, representing its first major Brisbane development.&nbsp;

Positioned on the banks of the Brisbane River, the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/180-macquarie-street-st-lucia-qld-4067">premium site at 180 Macquarie Street</a> features uninterrupted river frontage in one of Brisbane’s most tightly held residential precincts.&nbsp;

The proposed development, currently under assessment with Brisbane City Council, has been designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/plus-studio">Plus Studio</a> with interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/mim-design">Mim Design</a> and will deliver a boutique collection of premium residences positioned specifically for owner occupiers and downsizers.&nbsp;

The residences are set to redefine luxury apartment living in the area, with a focus on architectural quality, refined finishes, landscape integration and elevated amenities including curated wellness facilities, resort-style pools and recreation spaces rarely seen in the local market.&nbsp;

Exclusive sales for the project will be led by Keenan &amp; Byrne, ahead of an anticipated launch later this year.&nbsp;

Bottega House Managing Director Nick Malloch said the project reflects the group’s ambition to deliver a highly curated residential offering within one of Brisbane’s most tightly held precincts.&nbsp;

“This is an incredibly rare riverfront opportunity and one we have approached with a long-term perspective,” Malloch said.&nbsp;

“Our vision from the outset was to create a boutique collection of residences that feel more like private homes than traditional apartments, with generous proportions, refined finishes and exceptional amenity throughout."

Malloch says there is a&nbsp;lack of premium owner-occupier stock of this quality in the market, particularly for downsizers wanting space, privacy and a true lifestyle offering without compromise.&nbsp;

"Demand is expected to be strong given the scarcity of premium riverfront opportunities of this nature within Brisbane’s inner-west."&nbsp;

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The arrival of the first piling rig officially marks the commencement of construction at SIERA’s new beachside apartment development, Exhale, in Northcliffe.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/exhale-surfers-paradise-8-enderley-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Exhale</a>, a glass-encased tower featuring 54 large-scale apartments at 8 Enderley Avenue, is SIERA’s third Gold Coast development. It follows the recently completed PIPIS Bilinga beachfront project, which achieved suburb-record prices, and the soon-to-be-completed Chevron Island development, Tapestry.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/siera">SIERA</a> Founder and Managing Director Brent Thompson said the arrival of the piling rig represented a significant milestone for the development, which is scheduled for completion in late 2028.

Over the next month, around 260 piles are expected to be installed as work progresses on the basement structure. The building is anticipated to rise above ground level early next year, before unveiling its sculptural glass curtain wall, developed in collaboration with specialist façade engineers.

“The façade was designed to maximise panoramic coastal views while creating a distinctive architectural identity,” Thompson said.

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Designed by BDA Architecture, Exhale will comprise just 54 two- and three-bedroom residences across 26 levels, a level of low-density living rarely delivered in this beachside pocket between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach.

The project has been conceived as a resident-only building, with no short-stay accommodation permitted. SIERA says the model is intended to appeal to long-term owner-occupiers rather than transient holiday demand.

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Residences have been designed with large-format layouts and expansive glazing, with most apartments featuring more than 30 metres of glass frontage to maximise natural light and ocean views.

The amenity offering spans two levels and centres on wellness and lifestyle, including a heated magnesium pool, sauna, yoga and Pilates studio, gymnasium, private dining facilities, cinema lounge, and dedicated surfcraft storage.

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More than half of the apartments have already sold. SIERA has also opened a sales gallery for Exhale at its Chevron Island commercial premises, near its Tapestry tower and the site of its second Chevron Island apartment development, which is slated to launch in early 2027.
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SIERA kicks off construction at Northcliffe tower Exhale

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Mentioned briefly in <a href="/news/hickory-adds-88-queensbridge-street-to-its-workbooks">Urban.com.au's article</a> on Hickory's growing construction pipeline, a ground breaking ceremony was held on site at Hawthorn Park to mark the commencement of construction. Located at 33 - 57 Camberwell Rd, Hawthorn East, the campus-style development comprises four interconnected apartment buildings assembled around Jack Merlo-designed parkland and piazzas, providing pedestrian connections between Burwood and Camberwell Road.

Upon completion in early 2020, 345 dwellings including apartments, townhouses and retail tenancies will be delivered on the massive 12,600 sqm site. The Rothelowman-designed project's centrepiece is a glass-bottomed 'Sky Pool' suspended between two of the buildings. 

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Public piazzas are placed at the site’s entry points drawing Burwood Road’s existing green edge through to the plaza located on Camberwell Road’s more robust presentation. Feature stairs cut a pathway into the open contoured space activated with resident amenity, retail and F&amp;B. A glass bottomed swimming pool spans between buildings and over the plaza, creating a spectacular front door to the project, and also locating the comprehensive resident amenity floor.

In contrast to the softly edged central zones, a hard blue stone envelope has been established around the perimeter to create a sense of protection and containment. This hard edge is driven by a series of feature elements which serve to visually break down the composition along the street and create a sense of community identity.

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The four buildings range in height from three to six-storeys and will be situated above a two level basement car park. Residents will have access to exclusive facilities such as fruit and vegetable gardens, private landscaped garden lounges and a wellness retreat featuring a state-of-the-art gym, yoga studio and massage rooms.

Hawthorn Park also includes a roof top residents lounge with access to the 'Sky Pool' extending between two of the four buildings. According to Hickory, its structural engineer was able to rationalise the pool design to enhance buildability, including prefabrication of certain elements. Hickory also offered an in-house façade solution to enable delivery of the textured façade using glass reinforced concrete (GRC) components.

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<figcaption>Hugh Lu, Development Director at Dahua Group. Image: Supplied</figcaption></figure>Dahua Group's Development Director, Hugh Lu says the ground breaking ceremony marks a significant milestone for Dahua, following clearing of the site in July of this year with an expected construction programme of 24-26 months.

Speaking to Apartments.com.au, Lu expressed his excitement about the provision of a garden connection from Burwood Road to Camberwell Road, citing this as one element of the project in particular, that he's most looking forward to seeing realised. As for what's next for Dahua? Lu doesn't give too much away, simply stating that "(Dahua) will continue to build out our other projects in Australia." 

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Laurence Dragomir

Dahua Group's Hawthorn Park commences construction in Hawthorn East

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City of Monash already boasts the biggest mixed-use development under construction outside of Melbourne's CBD in Clayton's M-City, and now another can be added to the list.

Oakleigh's OROS has been awarded to builder ABD Group, with site works already underway. Located across 807-811 Warrigal Road, OROS is developer Viapac Group's largest project to date and makes good on the initial development application which reached Council during 2016.

ABD Group is charged with delivering the development which has a construction value just shy of $130 million.

The 9,605 square metre site is set to accommodate three buildings with the tallest rising 14 levels. Hundreds of apartments are to be supplemented by 106 serviced apartments, split between 27 studio, 74 single bedroom and 5 double bedroom layouts.

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<figcaption>OROS site works have commenced</figcaption></figure>Various dining/retail spaces and a supermarket amount to in excess of 2,000 square metres of activated space at ground level. Prior to the build emerging above ground, basement works will be undertaken in order to create hundreds of new car parking spaces.

OROS will also include a bevvy of amenities for residents and visitors. A rooftop communal space and cinema, swimming pool and yoga studio are present, as is a communal vegetable patch and a high level of external greenery.

Rothelowman designed OROS's overall form with landscape architect duties falling to Rush Wright Associates.

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<figcaption>Oros includes heavy greenery to communal spaces</figcaption></figure>Viapac Group also has a number of other residential projects on the radar.

West Melbourne's Rosslyn Street will play host to <a href="/new-townhouses/townhaus-222-rosslyn-street-west-melbourne">Townhaus</a> which is the work of architecture firm Genton. The 37 high end townhouses will mirror what Viapac Group have in store for South Yarra's 72 River Street, which was offered for sale as a permitted development site during 2016.

At the time the project was billed as containing "22 high quality owner-occupier styled apartments" by selling agent CBRE, although Viapac Group has chosen to chase the ultra-luxury market with a reconfigured building. Now seven apartments are expected within the building which has a 400 square metre footprint; each apartment includes three bedrooms and three bathrooms.

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Construction begins on Monash's second major mixed-use development

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Apartment developer Aria Property Group has added another major project to its catalogue of Brisbane developments.

On this occasion Rothelowman has been utilised in the design of West End's 107-117 Jane Street. Reaching planning only last week, Jane Street looks to build upon Aria's self described vision of "create iconic residential and retail projects that we will be proud to walk our families past in 20 years' time."

To that end Rothelowman have conceived two distinct buildings above a common podium, with the intent of adding 145 apartments to the West End market. The apartment mix consists of 23 single, 91 double and 28 triple bedroom apartments.

An onsite warehouse and office will make way for the development, which is expected to be delivered over separate stages.

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<figcaption>Design Perspective. Image: Rothelowman</figcaption></figure>Rothelowman's design narrative for the project surrounds the ideas of architecture as a backdrop to nature and life in a treehouse.

Consequently 107-117 Jane Street's facade employs the notion of a vertical park, and is heavy with greenery planters plus mature trees which run its full height. Rothelowman have also sought to introduce a layered canopy above street level, with its form and materiality said to reference the fig tree form.

Reflective of all Aria projects, the Jane Street application is heavy with communal facilities. An outdoor gym, playground, dining pavilion, sun deck and lounge, infinity pool and barbecue area constitute the more typical amenities, although more natural features also play their part in the design.

Not so regular features such as a 'tree house canopy boardwalk', stream and waterfall are also present and look to extend upon the project's location opposite Davies Park and adjacent to the Brisbane River.

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<figcaption>Design Perspective. Image: Rothelowman</figcaption></figure>107-117 Jane Street joins a handful of additional <a href="/developments?developer=ARIA%20Property%20Group">Aria projects within the Urban.com.au Project Database</a>.

South Brisbane's <a href="/new-apartments/waterfall-77-hope-street-south-brisbane">77 Hope Street</a> is perhaps the most recognised of Aria's pending projects, after approval was granted for the 33 storey apartment tower mid year. A 120-metre waterfall originating from the tower's rooftop terrace and running down the flank of the building is the design highlight, although a 750 square metre public park, community garden and cinema will also be included.

With <a href="/buildings/valencia-232-wellington-road-kangaroo-point">Valencia</a> and <a href="/buildings/the-drapery-64-logan-road-woolloongabba">The Drapery</a> approaching completion, Aria Property Group have moved to initiate construction on another residential tower. Hutchinson Builders have picked up <a href="/buildings/the-standard-13-17-manning-street-south-brisbane">The Standard</a>; the curvaceous tower which is due for completion during 2020.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public//pictures/article-images/image84_13.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Waterfall, Oxley + Stirling and The Standard in clockwise formation. Images: Aria Property Group"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="775" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image84_13.jpg?itok=af0sel4j" title="Waterfall, Oxley + Stirling and The Standard in clockwise formation. Images: Aria Property Group" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Waterfall, Oxley + Stirling and The Standard in clockwise formation. Images: Aria Property Group</figcaption></figure>
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Aria Property Group extends its style-driven portfolio to Brisbane's West End

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Apartments.com.au's Project Database continues to flourish on a national scale, with hundreds of new entries added in recent weeks.

One such locality garnering an increased presence in the database is that of the Moreton Bay Region, directly north of Brisbane. Spanning in excess of 2,000 square kilometres, the local government area is bolstering the growth of Apartments.com.au's Project Database, with predominantly apartment development applications becoming all the more common in recent times.

Popular seaside locations Scarborough and Redcliffe aside, adjoining Newport has stepped up with a significant development application in play. The August submission sees Rothelowman imprint their design nous upon Newport Marina, creating dual mixed-use 10 storey buildings for local property player Kindred Developments.

The 11,133 square metre waterfront site is in store for a hefty transformation under plans which would see luxury apartments, serviced apartments and a four star hotel component added above an activated ground plane.

Located in a distinctly low-rise area, the proposed development is guided by the vision that "Newport Marina will be a renowned destination with a landscape that embraces its marine character. Through a series of highly engaging waterfront spaces, it will be buzzing with activity as a new lifestyle hub."

Headline numbers for Newport Marina include 93 apartments, 24 serviced apartments and 120 hotel rooms, supplemented by function spaces, 980 square metres of retail space and provisions for 226 vehicles.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public//pictures/article-images/image19_22.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="A new face for Newport Marina. Image: Rothelowman"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="358" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image19_22.jpg?itok=bKL9FgSL" title="A new face for Newport Marina. Image: Rothelowman" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>A new face for Newport Marina. Image: Rothelowman</figcaption></figure>Another recent application reflective of the growing scale of intended waterfront developments within the region is Redcliffe's 19-23 Redcliffe Parade. The July application by Makeni Investments &amp; Developments sought and received a permit extension for a 12 storey building with 163 apartments.

Developments at 115-131 Redcliffe Parade, 75 Redcliffe Parade and 79 Redcliffe Parade are also waiting in the wings after receiving permit extensions, and stand to add a combined 272 apartments.

Of the projects noted within the Apartments.com.au Project Database which fall within the Moreton Bay Region, 24 are found along the coastal stretch which encompasses Newport, Redcliffe and Scarborough. The popular locations sit approximately 35 kilometres north of Brisbane, give or take.

The trio of locations are also reflective of the wider Brisbane apartment market in that the majority of projects within the Apartments.com.au Project Database hold approval but have yet to proceed to sales. This suggests that when market conditions improve sufficiently that Moreton Bay Region will be primed to see a rash of apartment developments released for sale.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public//pictures/article-images/image23_14.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Scarborough and Redcliffe apartment developments in waiting"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="369" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image23_14.jpg?itok=ujHTML4-" title="Scarborough and Redcliffe apartment developments in waiting" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Scarborough and Redcliffe apartment developments in waiting</figcaption></figure>
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Moreton Bay Region assumes a greater presence within the Urban.com.au Project Database

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Developer Blue Earth Group is pushing through with two sizeable developments, including initiating Fishermans Bend's latest skyscraper.

Piling works have begun at Southbank's 202-214 Normanby Road, heralding the latest addition to the sluggish Fishermans Bend development scene. Blue Earth Group <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/fosters-to-sell-cubs-southbank-headquarters-20170426-gvswq6">reportedly</a> nabbed the approved 1,518 square metre site during 2017 when it was offered for sale with a permit in place.

Rothelowman created the approved scheme for the site although an amended design is being sought for the tower, with CHT Architects tipped to be leading the redesign.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public//pictures/article-images/image139_3.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Normanby Road is subject to development"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="287" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image139_3.jpg?itok=_5LfHg3K" title="Normanby Road is subject to development" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Normanby Road and the initial Rothelowman design</figcaption></figure>202-214 Normanby Road's initiation is the first major apartment project start within Fishermans Bend in over a year. Incidentally Blue Earth Group was the <a href="/news/fishermans-bends-first-project-breaks-ground">first developer to begin construction</a> of a residential tower in the urban renewal precinct, with Gravity Tower commencing during 2015.

Since that time there have been scant few construction starts within Fishermans Bend as planning uncertainty superseded many development applications. The only other project moving toward construction is directly opposite 202-214 Normanby Road; Capital Alliance is looking to move the mixed-use <a href="/buildings/normanby-199-201-normanby-road-southbank">199-201 Normanby Road</a> tower to construction during this quarter.

Across town and Blue Earth Group is preparing for the launch of a major mixed-use development in Ivanhoe.

Site clearance works are all but complete across 37-63 Bell Street with a display suite taking shape. Developer JTX International gained approval for 36,000 square metres of built form across the triple fronted 8,924 square metre site and promptly onsite the permit.

Blue Earth Group <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/jtx-sells-25m-ivanhoe-site-for-treble-what-it-paid-last-year-20170824-gy32ir">reportedly</a> picked up the site during 2017. Whether the developer sticks with the Hayball-designed approved scheme remains to be seen.

Approved within the Hayball scheme are 244 residential apartments, 80 Independent Living Units, 100 Aged Care beds, a 90 place childcare centre and 665 square metres of commercial space.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public//pictures/article-images/img_4211.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="37-63 Bell Street Ivanhoe's current progress"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="324" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/img_4211.jpg?itok=qg8H8GkP" title="37-63 Bell Street Ivanhoe's current progress" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>37-63 Bell Street Ivanhoe's current progress</figcaption></figure>Blue Earth Group's moves on Ivanhoe and Fishermans Bend are in addition to their current crop of developments.

A short distance to their Bell Street development, marketing continues in earnest for 9-11 Martin Street in Heidelberg. Dubbed <a href="/buildings/martin-powlett-9-11-martin-street-heidelberg">Martin &amp; Powlett</a> the projejct includes approximately 120 dwellings.

Now at construction for the developer is the first phase of Footscray's <a href="/buildings/boat-house-2-joseph-road-footscray">2-6 Hopkins Street</a>, Brunswick West's <a href="/buildings/the-grove-1-5-olive-york-way-brunswick-west">1-5 Olive York Way</a> and <a href="/new-apartments/embassy-36-doonside-street-richmond">Embassy</a> within Richmond. Add Southbank's <a href="/buildings/the-international-61-haig-street-southbank">The International</a> which is receiving its finishing touches and the quartet of builds will add hundreds of new apartments to Melbourne's stock. 
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Blue Earth's Fishermans Bend skyscraper moves to construction, Ivanhoe approaching launch

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Mount Waverley's largest pending development has been completely reworked, with an aesthetically pleasing design in tow.

The planning application before City of Monash has sidestepped the traditional 'mixed-use' term, instead opting to label the application for 445-467 Blackburn Road as a ‘multi-age precinct’. Beyond being <a href="/news/mount-waverley-earmarked-for-a-multi-age-precinct-development">highlighted by Urban.com.au</a> last year, BC Mount Waverley Project Pty Ltd have enlisted Rothelowman to undertake design duties prior to a VCAT Merits Hearing next month.

445-467 Blackburn Road abuts the Monash Freeway and currently sees the 4-star Hotel Bruce County preside over part of a larger development onsite.

Marchese Partners conceived the initial design which garnered 23 objections and ultimately fell short of Council expectations. Design character, scale, internal amenity, overdevelopment and inconsistencies with presiding planning policies were amongst the reason noted as leading to the initial application's rejection.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public//pictures/article-images/image5_19.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Lemont Avenue perspective. Planning image: Rothelowman"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="284" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image5_19.jpg?itok=AUaauv_Z" title="Lemont Avenue perspective. Planning image: Rothelowman" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Lemont Avenue perspective. Planning image: Rothelowman</figcaption></figure>BC Mount Waverley Project Pty Ltd are now hoping Rothelowman's substituted plans will suffice in addressing earlier concerns when at VCAT.

Adhering to the original intended uses earmarked for the project, 445-467 Blackburn Road will still focus on catering specifically for both children and the elderly, whilst adding short, mid and long-term accommodation options.

Changes to the project's yield include:

<ul>
<li>Removal of 47 apartments </li>
	<li>15 townhouses (previously 10 townhouses)</li>
	<li>86 hotel rooms (previously 120 hotel rooms)</li>
	<li>8 serviced apartments (unchanged) </li>
	<li>108 independent living units/over 55s retirement living (previously 60 independent living units)</li>
	<li>246 on-site car spaces (previously 135) including an additional level of basement car parking </li>
</ul>
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The design strategy employed here is to stratify layers of built form which both separates uses and allows the opportunity to apply a distinct architectural language and identity to each use.

The materiality helps to draw distinction between the uses, with dark glass encompassing the hotel rooms, providing privacy from Blackburn Road. The residential framing elements are infilled with a light grey glazing and metal cladding. Levels 3 and 7 are designed to appear recessive in order to separate the colonnade and concrete frames.
<cite>Rothelowman Design Statement</cite>
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<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public//pictures/article-images/image1_13.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Blackburn road perspective. Planning image: Rothelowman"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="349" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image1_13.jpg?itok=9xrIkUIC" title="Blackburn road perspective. Planning image: Rothelowman" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Blackburn road perspective. Planning image: Rothelowman</figcaption></figure>The rebirthed Mount Waverley project carries strong design traits relative to a number of other Rothelowman-designed developments.

445-467 Blackburn Road is dominated by clear, white, charcoal and black glazing, resulting in an almost brooding exterior. Other finishes include metal cladding and finishes, textured concrete and green planters.

The massive departure from the initially submitted application will go before VCAT on August 20th.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public//pictures/article-images/image14_20.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Existing Rothelowman projects"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="682" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image14_20.jpg?itok=0kVKLGbA" title="Existing Rothelowman projects" width="580"></a>

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Mount Waverley receives the Rothelowman touch prior to a VCAT visit

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Hawthorn Park, Boroondara's largest development, has slipped into construction mode.

Developer Dahua Group has selected builder Hickory as head contractor for the $300 million project. Demolition across the sprawling site has commenced and is scheduled to continue for two months prior to Hickory Group establishing itself onsite during September.

An extensive earthworks and construction schedule will follow, with Hawthorn Park's anticipated completion date set for the third quarter of 2020. 

Asked on the progress of sales to date, Dahua Group have confirmed that in excess of 50% of the apartments offered have been accounted for. One, two, three and four bedroom apartments are included within the project.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public//pictures/article-images/image179_0.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Hawthorn Park's size on show. Planning image: Rothelowman"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="372" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image179_0.jpg?itok=CuD2wC3P" title="Hawthorn Park's size on show. Planning image: Rothelowman" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Hawthorn Park's size on show. Planning image: Rothelowman</figcaption></figure>William Huang, Managing Director of Dahua Melbourne told Apartments.com.au "Dahua Group Melbourne are excited to begin construction on this premier flagship development for the city of Boroondara. The team are committed to delivering a community of exemplary design and location in a high quality, medium density project for a growing Melbourne population."

And that design is the work of Rothelowman, who went about creating multiple buildings in order to allow for site permeability.

"Public piazzas are placed at the site’s entry points drawing Burwood Road’s existing green edge through to the plaza located on Camberwell Road’s more robust presentation. Feature stairs cut a pathway into the open contoured space activated with resident amenity, retail and food and beverage.

A glass-bottomed swimming pool spans between buildings and over the plaza, creating a spectacular front door to the project, and also locating the comprehensive resident amenity floor."

The elevated pool is an intricate aspect of Rothelowman's design and serves as a unique selling point for the project. It will connect the communal area's of both buildings which front Burwood Road.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public//pictures/article-images/image171_0.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="The showpiece pool which spans both buildings. Image: Rothelowman"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="263" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image171_0.jpg?itok=y0Z7uolu" title="The showpiece pool which spans both buildings. Image: Rothelowman" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>The showpiece pool which spans two buildings. Image: Rothelowman</figcaption></figure>Hawthorn Park's place as Boroondara's largest development is evident.

Apartments.com.au is tracking 102 separate current developments within the municipality, with all dedicated to residential use. Of the 102 projects, only four contain 100 or more apartments; this is very much reflective of the area's general dearth of large sites capable of taking development.

The balance of those current projects with 100 or more dwellings consist of the at construction CV Apartments and Longhouse, whilst Sierra within Hawthorn has yet to see works begin onsite.
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Boroondara's largest project rolls into construction

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Private healthcare provider Healthscope is hoping the latest bid to redevelop The Victoria Clinic on Malvern Road will have a smoother passage through planning over previous attempts.

310-324 Malvern Road first came to light during 2014 when it was the subject of an expansive mixed-use development conceived by Rothelowman. Included within the proposal at the time was a hospital, enhanced medical hub and two residential buildings combining to provide 154 apartments.

Victoria House Nominees Pty Ltd headed the bid during 2014, although Healthscope Operations have assumed responsibility for the latest application. A member of Healthscope, The Victoria Clinic is one of 40 plus locations the healthcare provider maintains in its portfolio.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public//pictures/article-images/image84_11.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="DPW's take on a new Malvern Road"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="318" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image84_11.jpg?itok=Nli3MgX-" title="DPW's take on a new Malvern Road" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>DPW's take on a new Malvern Road expression</figcaption></figure>Rothelowman's initial attempt at taking the site through planning was defined by a quartet of buildings onsite; each of which maintained undulating lines.

<blockquote>
The design for the new Medical Centre loosely draws inspiration from concepts of 'motion' and 'body imaging'. Vertical blades, which also act as functional sun shading devices, shift across the facade, sculpting the upper levels.

The Medical Centre and Apartments buildings explore notions of rhythm, density, reflectivity and flow to create an architecture that is distilled and clear.
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Stonnington City Council rebuffed the initial application, although a secondary application which consisted of new facades and a 27% reduction in dwellings gained approval. Healthscope will now pursue the delivery of a purely medically-driven development for the 5,946 square metre site.

Global design agency DWP is behind the latest iteration, providing a restrained design outcome which adheres to the approved development envelope, and goes further by removing the central building completely.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public//pictures/article-images/image87_5.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="The Rothelowman and dwp block forms side by side"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="223" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image87_5.jpg?itok=i5U8hNoL" title="The Rothelowman and dwp block forms side by side" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>The Rothelowman and dwp block forms side by side</figcaption></figure>The $31.3 million DWP design is expected to boost hospitals beds onsite from the current 52 to 110, and cater for 16 medical practitioners at any one time onsite. A new car parking facility fronting Bendigo Street holds capacity for 95 vehicles.

Healthscope has chosen to retain and refurbish the existing single storey building at the centre of the site. The residential aspect of the previous applications was to be sited where the existing building stands.

The northern buildings would stand five levels and include a roof-top courtyard and gym for patients. Directly opposite the Prahran Estate Redevelopment which was completed by Kane Constructions during 2012 stands at ten storeys and acts as a height precedent for the Malvern Road strip.
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Prahran's running man development receives an refined design touch

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Three new additions to the Urban Project Database has further pushed Brunswick up Melbourne's apartment development ladder.

By numbers alone Brunswick now sees 43 active apartment and major townhouse developments, compared to South Melbourne which leads all comers with 44 listings. Testament to the underlying popularity of Brunswick, developers continue to push applications through Moreland City Council for the suburb at a time where other Melbourne locations have tailed off in comparison.

Latest to come to light is a plan to replace Northside Harley-Davidson at 762-772 Sydney Road with a substantial Rothelowman-designed apartment complex. Adjoining the at construction <a href="http://756%20Sydney%20Road">756 Sydney Road</a>, Rothelowman's design includes 61 predominantly two bedroom apartments plus 565 square metres of retail at ground level.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public//pictures/article-images/image60_5.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Sydney Road perspective. Planning image: Rothelowman"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="325" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image60_5.jpg?itok=zfPFh6A1" title="Sydney Road perspective. Planning image: Rothelowman" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Sydney Road perspective. Planning image: Rothelowman</figcaption></figure>The 1,518 square metre redevelopment is backed by Clovis Developments Pty Ltd and would cost approximately $16 million to build. 

762-772 Sydney Road also builds upon Rothelowman's growing body of work within Brunswick and adjoining Brunswick East. After the recent completion of <a href="/buildings/288-albert-street-brunswick">288 Albert Street</a>, Rothelowman also has active projects on Stewart Street, Lygon Street and a duo on Brunswick Road.

14 Frith Street and 29-31 Ballarat Street are also fresh additions to the Urban Project Database.

The former is an adaptive reuse of a large warehouse to include 40 plus three bedroom dwellings. ZIPL Alliance Pty Ltd have engaged Chandler Architecture to rework the substantial land holding into dual six level buildings divided by a common green zone and communal garden.

29-31 Ballarat Street is a modest use of a vacant car park, seeking 13 apartments over six levels; design agency Karbon have created the colourful proposal which abuts the Upfield rail line. 29-31 Ballarat Street adds to the immediate area's growing density and is in close proximity to the recently approved Plus Architecture-designed <a href="/buildings/brunswick-yard-8-ballarat-street-brunswick">8 Ballarat Street</a>.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public//pictures/article-images/image63_8.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Firth and Ballarat streets. Planning images: Chandler Architecture / Karbon"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="220" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image63_8.jpg?itok=hIN4DEDN" title="Firth and Ballarat streets. Planning images: Chandler Architecture / Karbon" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Firth and Ballarat streets. Planning images: Chandler Architecture / Karbon</figcaption></figure>Although high in number, Brunswick's active apartment and major townhouse projects do not carry the size of fellow inner city counterparts such as South Melbourne. That being said the 43 projects tracked by Apartments.com.au amount to some 2,264 dwellings at an average of roughly 53 dwellings per project.

Despite the plethora of small-scale developments between carrying between 10-30 dwellings, there are a handful of upcoming developments that stand out for their sheer size. <a href="/new-apartments/prince-parade-by-mirvac-brunswick-701-park-street-brunswick">699 Park Street</a>'s 255 dwellings, 342-348 Victoria Street with its 177 dwellings plus the aforementioned <a href="/buildings/brunswick-yard-8-ballarat-street-brunswick">8 Ballarat street</a> with 147 dwellings rank as Brunswick's biggest in waiting.

To put Brunswick's future growth into perspective, of the current 2,264 dwellings being tracked by Urbam.com.au, only 243 or marginally over 10% are currently at construction. 
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New additions take Brunswick's active Project Database count to 43

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Developer <a href="/developers/growland-group">Growland's</a> latest residential offering, <a href="/new-apartments/neue-grand-613-st-kilda-road-melbourne">Neue Grand</a>, is setting its sights on the sky but not in the way that you would expect.

According to Growland, the 20-storey building, to be built on St Kilda Road, aims to provide Melbourne's elite buyers with 'cutting-edge technology', allowing them to fulfill their dreams of living like James Bond.

The development will feature what Growland claims to be an Australian first in the form of ‘sky garages’, where residents will be able to display their luxury vehicles via a large scale glazed cabinet of sorts that is located adjacent to the main living area.

The <a href="/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>-designed building and will feature just 19 apartments, each of which will occupy an entire 350sqm floor and carrying an average price tag of $6 million.

Residents will be able to drive their vehicle into the German engineered automated parking system from the ground floor, where license plate recognition allows for secure entry into the building.

Once the resident vacates the vehicle, the high-speed lift will automatically transport it and park it in the double-space display port within the apartment.

A basement parking space will also be provided offering a place for residents’ ‘everyday’ car.

To access their apartment, residents will be required to scan a pass to their own lift, where one of two sides will be assigned to them.

If there more than one resident requires a lift, the other side will be assigned to them, and delivering them to their own apartment without revealing the dwelling’s floor number, ensuring their privacy is maintained.

Upon arriving at their respective apartment, residents will access their apartments via fingerprint recognition software, while internally, blinds and lights will be controlled through high-tech home automation.

Rothelowman will also work closely with buyers to ensure each apartment is carefully considered and tailored to suit their individual needs.

The penthouse apartment will enjoy exclusive access to a private rooftop and garden which will provide all encompassing city and bay views.

There is also the opportunity to combine the top two floors for a double-story residence linked by an internal staircase.

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<figcaption>Each full floor apartment includes a glazed display port for luxury vehicles. Image: Supplied</figcaption></figure><h2>What they say</h2>

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These homes will appeal to purchasers wanting premium quality and exclusivity. The ability to showcase premium cars is a rare opportunity in Australia. These apartments will also tap into a new middle-aged professional market made up of people who are downsizing earlier for the convenience of lifestyle.

Easy access to the gym, storage within the residences for golf clubs, and the selectivity of only one apartment per floor will appeal to their mindset alongside the chance to exhibit their high-end vehicles.

Growland is an innovative developer who consistently pushes the envelope to create unique product in the built environment.”

- Shane Rothe, Founding Principal of Rothelowman
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As developers, we are always looking at how we can improve and expand our way of thinking. We want to create projects that set a benchmark and continue to surpass the realm of possibility; our aim is always to challenge the status quo and to approach new ideas with enthusiasm rather than with caution.

Growland is proud to be the first developer to bring this grand garage technology to Australia, particularly in Melbourne where there is significant demand from buyers at the prestige end of the market.

Neue Grand will appeal to buyers that are typically hard to impress; they want to see something they have never seen before and they will spare no expense for the sake of quality design and avant-garde opulence.

- Ronald Chan, Growland CEO
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Diversification is an essential element of our business growth strategy. While we have spent the past year developing community-focused projects that provide an affordable entry point into the market, we are excited to launch something at the other end of the spectrum.

This project is elite in every way; from the exclusive full-floor apartments to the oversized layout and of course the sky garage, it is truly the only project in Australia that will offer all the benefits of a luxury home with the convenience and amenity of a penthouse apartment.

I am incredibly proud of the team for their hard work in making record time to bring this concept to market. Growland’s pipeline currently sits at $2 billion across Victoria, with a $600 million mixed-use project in Footscray and two land projects in Fraser Rise and Tarneit nearing launch.

- Bruce Chan, Growland chairman and founder
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