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.

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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

South Perth

A new landmark development is taking shape in South Perth, offering not just a place to call home, but an iconic piece of architecture that blends elegantly with its surroundings.

Perched between the river and the city, The Pearl by Prosper Living, draws inspiration from the nearby Swan River, incorporating soft curves to create a unique residential tower that promises to deliver premium living spaces and resort-inspired amenities to its future residents.

Each apartment at The Pearl represents a harmony of comfort, flexibility and functionality, with fluid, organic floor plans and premium finishes designed to enhance everyday living.

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A mix of apartment types are on offer within the soaring tower, with the residences beginning on level four.

There's a range of one and two-bedroom options in the lower floor levels, with just eight residences across each.&nbsp;

Level 11 is where the three-bedroom apartment options begin, with these levels only featuring six apartments across each floor plate.&nbsp;Crowning The Pearl are the penthouse apartments, with just three four-bedroom residences on offer.&nbsp;

The one-bedders span from 69 sqm through to 99 sqm, with each offering one-bathroom and one car space, while the two-bedroom apartments begin from 122 sqm through to 148 sqm, with two-bathrooms and two car spaces.&nbsp;

The three-bedroom apartments offer even more generous living space, covering from 163 sqm to 180 sqm, with the four-bedroom penthouses that largest in the mix, with up to 272 sqm of living space.&nbsp;

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Residents of The Pearl have the opportunity to customise the interior of their apartments with a choice of three colour schemes, each one promoting a sense of understated style, elegance, and comfort.

Cleverly orientated to ensure that every apartment has access to natural light and ventilation, they also offer spacious balconies drawing in gentle breezes along with the far-reaching views.

The kitchens have been crafted to be the heart of the homes, while the bathrooms are functional and luxurious, with custom cabinetry, designer fittings and appliances, satin metal finishes, polished stone benchtops, and bespoke timber styling setting the bar for effortless contemporary elegance.

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The Pearl: A new era in luxury living

With the lights of the CBD in its sights, South Perth offers some of the best skyline and river views in the city.&nbsp;

Offering a mix of swanky apartments and stately homes, the affluent suburb is home to the Perth Zoo, South Perth Foreshore, the historic Old Mill, as well as a string of prestigious schools and an endless range of cafes, restaurants and bars.&nbsp;

With only the Swan&nbsp;between residents and Perth’s CBD, the river plays a big part in South Perth’s identity and developers, Prosper Living, made sure to represent the iconic body of water in their latest residential project.&nbsp;

Inspired by the ancient Derbarl Yerrigan - the Swan River - The Pearl takes its place&nbsp;in a unique position on the South Perth peninsula, just under five-kilometres from the CBD.&nbsp;

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Its slender silhouette is animated by its shimmering facade that reflects the light from the river and sky, while organic curved balconies sweep across the facade, taking on the form and movement of the water below.

Just beyond The Pearl’s crown-topped tower lies an abundance of recreational pursuits, from high-end shopping to world-class music events, international sporting events, festivals, arts, and even Perth Zoo, which is just one minute from The Pearl.&nbsp;

Locally, the Mends Street precinct is a one-top destination for shopping, cafes and restaurants. Residents will be nearby to the city’s laneways and galleries, along with a number of boutiques, bars and hidden gems, which are scattered about Perth, just a stroll away from the steps of The Pearl.&nbsp;

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Tennis, bowling, golf and sailing clubs are also all close by, and the South Perth foreshore is a great spot for a sunset picnic as the lights of the city beckon across the river.

Kings Park – the green heart and lungs of the city – will connect residents back to nature. Two thirds of the expansive 4,000,000 sqm inner-city park is protected as bushland, providing a haven for a number of native animals, with the open green space also home to the Western Australian Botanic Garden, which has over 3,000 species of the State's flora.

For a trip beyond The Pearl, residents can take the ferry to Elizabeth Quay and savour all the delights of Perth’s newest dining and entertainment options. The waterfront precinct on the banks of the Swan River features the island playground, the BHP Billiton Water Park, along with public artwork, promenades, open spaces and a range of bars and restaurants. &nbsp;

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A range of scenic river cruises sail across from Barrack Street Jetty to the Swan Valley, Fremantle and Rottnest Island, while visitors can also enjoy some time on a segway, a gondola ride on the Swan or just take a leisurely stroll alongside the river and across the bridge. There’s also 24 short term public boat moorings available.

A number of one, two, three and four-bedroom residences can still be purchased in The Pearl, which is slated for completion by mid 2025.&nbsp;

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How The Pearl takes advantage of its coveted South Perth location

Construction has commenced on the South Perth project, One Richardson, with one of Perth’s leading multi-residential and mixed-use builders on the task, Emco.&nbsp;

Developed by Subiaco-based developers, Devwest, One Richardson will deliver a collection of 75 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, along with a series of two-storey penthouses.&nbsp;

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Over 50 per cent of the apartments have already sold in the project, which have been designed by MJA Studio.&nbsp;

Sitting atop a ground floor cafe, as well as a welcoming resident’s lobby, each apartment has been architecturally designed to suit a range of lifestyles and buyers.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The project also leverages on its enviable Swan River location.&nbsp;

Overlooking Richardson Park, One Richardson fronts an expansive public open space, which delivers not only park fronting apartments, but also creates uninterrupted river views, which are normally only attained in high rise developments, brimming with residences.&nbsp; &nbsp;

One Richardson offers a large range of leading sustainability initiatives to help reduce the development’s environmental footprint, including features such as solar energy to common areas, energy efficient lighting and appliances, water efficient tapware and fixtures, electric storage units, solar efficient glazing and more.

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Centrally located on the corner of Richardson Street and Melville Parade, One Richardson enjoys views to the Swan River, along with a residential communal area located on the third floor, complete with barbecue facilities and lush landscaping.&nbsp;

Devwest have taken to transforming the Perth property market, with a number of projects currently in the works and recently completed including, The Bradshaw Residences in Manning and the soon to be launched, Olive Street apartments, which will form part of the revitalisation of Subiaco.

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Over 50 per cent of the apartments have already sold in the project, which have been designed by MJA Studio. 

Construction underway on South Perth apartments, One Richardson

Over the last few years, as people are spending more time in their home and working remotely, resident amenity in apartment towers has gone up several notches.

Resident amenity can be the defining factor in a buyer's decision to secure an apartment in one development over another, and developers are becoming wise to that fact.

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Cygnet West's Director of Residential Projects, Sales and Marketing, Greg Billings&nbsp;says buyers are very well educated on the latest trends.

“Buyers know what they want in both design and specification - with the specification having the ability to make or break a project,” Mr Billings said.&nbsp;

One development ticking all the boxes on buyers’ lists is Prosper Living’s South Perth apartment project, The Pearl.

The Pearl’s amenities have been designed as an extension of the apartments, with Prosper Living’s CEO, Maggie Cai saying they provide a place for residents to interact with one another, and to relax without the need to maintain the facilities themselves.&nbsp;

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“To reflect the beautiful Swan River and leafy parklands of South Perth, The Pearl uses many natural elements within the amenity level. From considered landscaping to herb gardens and citrus trees, residents will enjoy a tranquil oasis,” Ms Cai said.&nbsp;

“Residents can enjoy the beautiful river views from the resident's lounge, while the facilities also provide a place for wellness and well-being in which residents can escape from the busy city lifestyle without the need to travel.”

“The Pearl's amenities are like a resort hub for residents,” Ms Cai added.&nbsp; 
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Mr Billings highlighted how important the location was in the final design of the project, saying location is key, with buyers seeking walkability to shopping and restaurants, along with easy access to the city.&nbsp;

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“Whilst there are various projects approved in the South Perth area already, it is likely future development will compromise the views for some of those projects,” he said.&nbsp;

“The majority of the apartments in The Pearl will have ‘forever views’ and with South Perth so keenly sought after by many buyers due to its proximity to the CBD and amenity, The Pearl has positioned itself as one of the stand out projects in the area.”

A variety of buyer demographics have been flocking to The Pearl, with predominately owner-occupiers securing apartments in the building.

That’s where the focus on the curated amenities particularly come into play, says Mr Billings.

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“The typical owner-occupier comes from a larger home and likely has many of these amenities in their existing property. Moving to The Pearl means they enjoy the use of the gardens and pool, plus the additional amenities, without having to manage or maintain them," Mr Billings concluded.

With sustainability also high on the buyer shopping list, a number of developers have looked to achieve environmental excellence in design and construction, with The Pearl meeting these standards with a 5 Star Green Star rating.&nbsp;

Spacious one-bedroom apartments with river views, start from $515,000 at The Pearl.

Coupled with a range of two, three and four-bedroom apartments, The Pearl has a home to suit everyone.&nbsp;

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The Pearl’s amenities have been designed as an extension of the apartments, with Prosper Living’s CEO, Maggie Cai saying they provide a place for residents to interact with one another, and to relax without the need to maintain the facilities themselves. 

Creating an extension to the apartment space: Inside The Pearl, an amenity-rich development

Perth property developer Prosper Living has just launched The Pearl, a mixed-use development on one of South Perth's best streets.

The Pearl will rise 25 levels from 3 Lyall Street, just a stones throw from the Swan River. There will be 137 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across the tower, which will also include three two-level sub-penthouses, as well as a special penthouse across the top two levels.

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"The Pearl is destined to become a landmark in every direction across the city and the Swan River," Prosper Living say.

The Pearl has been designed to be&nbsp;delivered as a 5-star Green Star mixed-use development, with retail and hospitality located across the ground floor plane.&nbsp;

Following an open-plan layout, the apartments&nbsp;connect to expansive balconies, offering panoramic views across the River to the City skyline in the east, Matlida Bay to the west and the Canning Bridge and the Canning River in the south-east.

"The Pearl adopted a series of design strategies to reduce energy consumptions and enhancing thermal comfort via efficient central gas hot water plant, roof-mounted solar panels, high-efficiency LED lighting and appliances, smart control system, home energy and water metering systems to allow residents to track their water and energy used," the architect said to the project.&nbsp;

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The Pearl will exceed solar access levels, with the dynamic shape of the building's footprint maximising&nbsp;natural cross-ventilation and light&nbsp;into each of the apartments, while&nbsp;high performance double glazing systems and beyond NCC standard insulations are also incorporated to maximise thermal comfort for residents.&nbsp;

A green spine softens The Pearl's façade, providing light throughout the development, with the greenery spilling into the lobby area.

Level three will be home to The Pearl’s residential amenity, with a lounge and dining area, along with a fully equipped kitchen and large temperature-controlled wine storage, a games room and pool table, and a 12-seater cinema.

The space is also set to include&nbsp;an infinity edge pool, with the pool deck sitting amongst lush greenery and a herb and citrus garden, as well as an alfresco entertainment area, complete with a barbecue area and an enclosed dining space, along with a massage room, a yoga deck, a gym and a sauna and steam room.

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Completion on The Pearl is slated for the end of 2024.

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Comprising one, two and three-bedroom apartments, The Pearl will also home to three double-storey sub-penthouses, as well as one of Perth’s most impressive penthouses once its complete, topping out the residential tower on the 25th floor. 

Prosper Living launch 5-star Green Star-rated South Perth apartments, The Pearl

The Perth skyline is set to welcome&nbsp;one of the world&#39;s most unique towers to date.

Developer Grange Development has this week submitted plans to City of South Perth for what is set to be the world&rsquo;s tallest, $350million hybrid timber tower, and Western Australia&rsquo;s first carbon negative building.

If approved, the 183m high residential building, at 6 Charles Street, South Perth &ndash; aptly titled C6&nbsp;after the periodic table&rsquo;s symbol for Carbon - will become one of Australia&rsquo;s most ambitious carbon negative buildings, with only the Atlassian hybrid timber Tower in Sydney currently on target for a similar carbon negative status.

Designed by Fraser &amp; Partners - a research-based design studio that has emerged from Elenberg Fraser and created in response to the demands of our times and viewed through the lens of the climate crisis - C6 will be constructed using approximately 7,400m3 of timber leveraging Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT), Glue Laminated Timber (Glulam) and Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL).

The proposal currently includes provisions for 245 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments set over 48 levels, a 500 sqm rooftop with an edible garden, dining and entertainment space, and 1650 sqm of communal wellness amenity.

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At ground level, C6 will include a 2000sqm+ four-storey, split level, open-air piazza with a playground, cinema, horticultural zone, F&amp;B and entertainment precinct, equivalent in size to over 85% of the site, gifted back to Council and the community.

The public realm has been envisaged as a part paddock-to-plate urban farm and part immersive education hub in a visual and auditory experience.

Biophilic design is at the heart of C6, with almost 3,500 sqm of floral, edible, and native gardens. The building seeks to demonstrate that living in a building connected to nature provides tangible health benefits for its occupants.

In total, C6 will offer 18 sqm of communal space per apartment, which is 300 percent more than the current planning requirements of 6 sqm per apartment.

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Through its extensive research and best practice benchmarking, Grange Development believes that hybrid timber buildings are the future of a carbon conscious construction industry, and if executed correctly, can transform the foundations of our built environments.

Grange Developer Founder and Director, James Dibble, said C6 represents the future of what is possible, except that it will be delivered now.

&ldquo;If we get this right, we should never have to rely on building another solely concrete or steel tower in our lifetime&rdquo; Dibble said.

&quot;The built environment is one of the three major drivers of catastrophic climate change, alongside transport and agriculture. With promising technological advances in both the transport and agriculture industries now working towards drastically reducing global carbon footprints, the property industry is lagging dangerously behind.

&ldquo;Timber as a building material has been around for centuries, but only recently has mass timber construction and fabrication methods made it a viable option en masse.&quot;

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On-site energy production, a complete electric vehicle solution that can totally remove the need for fossil fuel-powered cars, ahuge focus on biophilic design to deliver tangible health benefits, and a building that actively sequesters carbon.

Post construction, Grange Development is committed to open source sharing the project&rsquo;s research, design and construction documentation, as a call to arms for other developers to take up, evolve and further progress this building methodology.

&ldquo;Steel and concrete are some of the most energy-dense materials in the world to produce and at the moment the industry relies on it. If we can accelerate a paradigm shift into the use of more renewable building materials such as mass timber in a hybrid nature and see even 10, 15 or 20 percent of future projects use mass timber in their construction in the next few years, we will have succeeded. At the moment that figure is almost zero. If nothing changes, nothing changes.

&ldquo;C6 will bring together global best-practice in biophilic design, sustainability, architecture and engineering. Fraser &amp; Partners shares our passion and vision for creating a viable solution to our built environments&rsquo; reliance on non-renewable materials, so together we want C6 to be the beacon of change this industry so desperately, and immediately needs,&rdquo; he said.

C6 has been submitted to council for planning approval, with the building earmarked to launch in the market next year.

Grange Developer Founder and Director, James Dibble, said C6 represents the future of what is possible, except that it will be delivered now.

Perth set for world first hybrid timber tower with 245 apartments

The longstanding Perth developer, Devwest, is&nbsp;set to bring something unique to the South Perth waterfront.

No stranger to mixing commercial office space in with their residential towers, Devwest, led by Tony Hatt,&nbsp;Chad Ferguson, Damon Ferguson and Brett Lovett, is creating two towers on the dress circle Richardson Street, one residential, one commercial.

It&#39;s the first time Devwest has created two standalone towers of commercial and residential in the same development.

Chad Ferguson, Devwest&#39;s Executive Director,&nbsp;says prospective home owners and business owners are rarely afforded the opportunity to work and live within the same development, while still being separate from the office.

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&quot;It offers the convenience of working from home whilst at the same time allowing purchasers to separate work from home, it&rsquo;s the ultimate arrangement really&quot; Ferguson told Urban.

Ferguson said&nbsp;the&nbsp;development provided a rare&nbsp;opportunity for businesses to own their own space.

&ldquo;The ability to own office space in a landmark building with panoramic water views, in a blue-ribbon CBD fringe suburb, is very rare. Office space of this quality is usually only available to lease.&rdquo; Ferguson said.

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There&#39;s already been a sale to a small business owner, who has secured an office space in the commercial tower, and an apartment in the neighbouring tower.

&quot;We thought this type of arrangement may appeal to some people and it has already proven to be the case,&quot; Ferguson added.

Living near the office is something Ferguson knows only too well.

&quot;When I started out in early 2000, my apartment was located directly above our office,&quot; Ferguson said.

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&quot;My apartment was actually hard wired to the server!&quot;

Designed by MJA Studio, One Richardson will have 75 apartments across its 13 levels. Construction&nbsp;firm EMCO is undertaking the build, with completion slated for Q1 2024.

Ferguson is expecting buyers to be anyone from first home buyers and owner-occupiers to investors.

&quot;It&#39;s a bluechip location for anyone,&quot; Ferguson said.

&quot;It fronts the Swan River, enjoys easy&nbsp;access to the surrounding parks&nbsp;and golf course, and is easily&nbsp;accessible via the freeway and the future&nbsp;South Perth Railway Station, which will be on the doorstep.&quot;

One Richardson will have&nbsp;uninterrupted views of Richardson Park, Royal Perth Golf Course and the Swan River. Buyers can choose from one and two-bedroom apartments, or the unique two and four-bedroom, two-level lifestyle apartments that are located on the upper levels.

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Devwest launch unique South Perth apartment development, One Richardson

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A large home in Booragoon, Western Australia has been listed for auction by mortgagee.
The five-bedroom, two-bathroom property, situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-wa-booragoon-134413786">207 Riseley Street</a>, was advertised as a mortgagee on realestate.com.
Booragoon is a southern suburb of Perth, located within the city of Melville.
Set on 766sqm of land, the home comes with two living areas and about 18.5 metres of frontage.
The home needs a complete renovation to lease out or to occupy.
According to CoreLogic data, the median sales price of houses in Booragoon is $820,000.
It is located close to Leach Highway and on a bus route to Westfield Shopping Centre and Applecross High School.
The home last traded for $740,000 in 2013.
Acton Applecross’ Monica Yeoh holds the listing, with the auction set to take place Saturday, October 17 at 11AM.
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Booragoon, WA home listed for mortgagee auction 

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A two floors of penthouse in South Perth with city and river views has been listed for sale with $7.9 million hopes.
The four bedroom, four bathroom apartment is situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-wa-south+perth-131219458" target="_blank">4/47 South Perth Esplanade</a>. 
The 585sqm apartment comprises 2 kitchen, 2 dining areas and 2 alfresco dining areas, 4 living areas and 2 balconies. 
Other highlights include laundry with private drying area, storage room and four car garage. 
The apartment is fully self contained with its own separate lift access.
Situated within a boutique apartment block of only 4, the penthouse is close to restaurants, retail, public transport and Perth City.
Gary Carlton of Gary Carlton Real Estate has the listing. 
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South Perth penthouse with city views listed 

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Fractional property investment platform BrickX have entered the Perth market over the Christmas period.
They've paid $1.04 million for a renovated 1930s home at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-wa-kensington-129759462" target="_blank">29 Campbell Street</a> in Kensington, a southern suburb of Perth.
Its purchase reflected a 3.5% rental yield.
They are yet to release the cost per brick, which is how investors value their share of the property.
Their first purchase in Perth was undertaken after consultation with its buying panel, which include CoreLogic's Tim Lawless and the REA Group's chief economist Nerida Conisbee. The buying team includes two buyers' agent.
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The three bedroom, two bathroom home on the leafy Campbell Street is currently seeking $700 a week tenants.
BrickX snapped up the character home just eight days in to its marketing.
It last traded for $216,000 in 1997.
Kensington's median house price value has increased 4.6% in the last five years. It now sits at $895,000, approaching its 2015 highs of $910,000.
It's now the fourth state BrickX invested in, with previous purchases in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.
Last year they bought their first property in Central Victoria, a home <a href="/news/brickx-buy-first-regional-property-at-soldiers-hill-ballarat">in Soldiers Hill</a>, quickly followed by <a href="/news/brickx-buy-again-near-ballarat-in-central-victoria">another in Ballarat</a>.
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