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

Sydney off the plan apartments

Coronation Property has reached a significant milestone with the topping out of Stage One of its Ashbury Terraces development.&nbsp;

A ceremony was held to celebrate the achievement, attended by staff, contract partners, and suppliers.&nbsp;

Guests included representatives from <a href="/architects/sjb-architects">SJB Architects</a>, M3 Property, NAB, Mance Araj, EI Australia, Mecone, Coverforce, and <a href="/project-marketer/cbre-residential-australia">CBRE</a>, alongside Coronation Property’s on-site and head office staff, MN Builders, and Studio Circle.

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Aras Labutis, Head of Urban Transformations at Coronation Property, spoke at the event. He highlighted the significance of the project, stating, “This milestone brings everyone at Coronation a great deal of pride. It’s proof of our commitment and dedication to being on the ground, building more homes in locations where people want to live.”&nbsp;

Labutis emphasised that <a href="/new-townhouses/ashbury-terraces-ashbury-165-171-milton-street-ashbury">Ashbury Terraces</a> honours the local area's charm and heritage while providing modern, premium housing close to Sydney’s CBD.

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The Ashbury Terraces development, is <a href="/developers/coronation-property">Coronation's</a>&nbsp;first venture into <a href="/new-townhouses/sydney-nsw">Sydney</a>'s inner west market.

The $200 million project encompasses a 16,500 sqm site and will provide 136 new homes, including 59 garden terraces, 74 premium apartments, and three penthouses.

Designed by a handpicked team of Australia’s leading designers from SJB and <a href="/architects/360-landscape-architects">360 Landscape Architects</a>, Ashbury Terraces features a brickwork façade, seamlessly blending the old with the new, drawing inspiration from Ashbury’s existing fabric.

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Each residence connects to generous outdoor entertaining areas, oversized backyards and courtyards, with rooftop terraces offering vistas of the city skyline.

Landscaped pathways connecting to W H Wagener Oval act as an extension of the already sizeable private backyards, with Ashbury Terraces also incorporating a pedestrian link between Milton Street and the oval for both residents and the broader community.

Stage One of the project has sold out, while Stage Two is over 80 per cent sold.

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Stage One of the project has sold out, while Stage Two is over 80 per cent sold

Staff Writer

Coronation Property tops out Stage One of Ashbury Terraces

Sydney's affluent Vaucluse has welcomed a new boutique apartment development.

<a href="/developers/aspire-developments">Aspire Developments</a> has completed its luxury project <a href="/buildings/yugen-vaucluse-12-burge-street-vaucluse">Yugen</a>, a collection of&nbsp;garden apartments and a three-bedroom full-floor penthouse.&nbsp;

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Designed by <a href="/architects/koichi-takada-architects">Koichi Takada Architects</a>, "Yugen" is derived from a Japanese aesthetic concept often associated with “an emotional response that is so deep it cannot be expressed in mere words", encapsulating a sense of elegance and serenity.&nbsp;

The project includes lush landscaped spaces designed by <a href="/developments/sydney-nsw">Sydney</a>-based landscape architects Wyer &amp; Co., featuring prominent trees that offer residents a sense of privacy.&nbsp;

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Yugen Vaucluse is situated close to nature, with access to coastal strolls along the Diamond Bay Cliffwalk, secluded beaches, and various natural reserves.&nbsp;

The development is also conveniently located near cafes, restaurants, and a short drive from <a href="/developments/bondi-nsw-2026">Bondi</a> and <a href="/developments/rose-bay-nsw-2029">Rose Bay</a>.

Ray White Projects is marketing Yugen.

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The project includes lush landscaped spaces designed by Sydney-based landscape architects Wyer & Co., featuring prominent trees that offer residents a sense of privacy

Aspire Developments completes Yugen Vaucluse apartments

Prominent developer&nbsp;<a href="/developers/deicorp">Deicorp</a> has secured planning approval for its first ever Rhodes apartment development.

They've been given the go ahead to developer&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/marquet-mary-rhodes-1-9-marquet-street-rhodes-nsw-2138">Marquet &amp; Mary</a>, a 32-level mixed-use tower in the heart of Rhodes designed by Fender Katsilidis.

The design for the $435 million project, which was selected by an expert design jury last year, has been approved by the <a href="/new-apartments/sydney-nsw">Sydney</a> Eastern City Planning Panel.&nbsp;

Above a four-level podium, that will home retail and commercial spaces,&nbsp;a community rooftop terrace and garden, and a residential courtyard, will be 214 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, a community rooftop terrace and garden,&nbsp;

Deicorp’s Chairman, Fouad Deiri OAM, said the landmark&nbsp;building will bring much-needed new homes to the heart of Rhodes.

“Designed by one of Australia’s leading design practices, <a href="/architects/fk-australia">FK</a>, Marquet &amp; Mary delivers on Deicorp’s business values of strong design and high-quality amenities,” Deiri said.&nbsp;

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FK Partner Craig Baudin said Canada Bay City Council's swift approval of the development application underscores the recognition that this project goes beyond simply providing much-needed housing.

"It also completes a crucial missing piece in the precinct - the revitalisation of an underutilised low-rise lot," Baudin said.

"With this momentum, the DA approval paves the way for delivering a transformative project for Rhodes."

Positioned strategically at the corner of Marquet and Mary streets, the&nbsp;<a href="/developments/rhodes-nsw-2138">Rhodes</a> peninsula is home to an established precinct of shopping, dining, leisure and transport - including the nearby Rhodes train station.

Recognised by an independent judging panel when awarding FK the project following a design excellence competition in 2023, FK’s design was praised for the provision of a public plaza at the southern entrance and the fine-grain design of the ground plane.&nbsp;

The mixed-use precinct will create new laneways and foster greater connectivity throughout central Rhodes. A new public landscaped laneway, enlivened by active retail uses on the ground level, aims to connect the development to its surroundings.&nbsp;

“With ongoing pressures on the construction sector and a persistent housing shortage, we’re proud to be collaborating on this project with Deicorp to provide generous family residences with spectacular views, accessibility to transport links, and great amenities at a time of need in Sydney,” Baudin added.&nbsp;

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Deicorp’s Chairman, Fouad Deiri OAM, said the landmark building will bring much-needed new homes to the heart of Rhodes.

Deicorp greenlit for Marquet & Mary tower in Rhodes

Prominent South Sydney developer,&nbsp;<a href="/developers/level-33">Level 33</a>, has launched one of its most boutique apartment developments to date.

The go-to developer in Wollongong has revealed Easterly, directly opposite WIN Stadium at 13 Crown Street, a short walk from the beach.

<a href="/new-apartments/easterly-wollongong-13-crown-street-wollongong">Easterly</a> comprises 21 luxury two and three-bedroom apartments and three penthouses, all designed in collaboration with <a href="/architects/turner-studio">Turner Architects</a>.

Easterly’s design integrates coastal elements with robust structural components, reflecting the nearby ocean and land in both its architecture and interiors.&nbsp;

"Given such an important location so close to the beach, we sought to create residences that maximise your experience of the water, with views from almost every vantage point enhanced by expansive balconies and full-height windows to the eastern façade," Karl May, Managing Director of Turner Architects, said.

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"A subtle architectural connection to the ocean plays out in the rounded balconies like stones washed smooth from the waves."

The apartments offer expansive balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows, providing ample natural light and views.

"Distinctions of Easterly’s interior design are evident through a seamless interplay between the carefully curated materiality and depth of detail, crafting thoughtful, bespoke residences," Turner Interiors explained.

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The interiors are well-equipped with premium Gaggenau appliances and adorned by stone finishes, bespoke joinery, spa-inspired bathrooms with freestanding baths, and custom wardrobes in the bedrooms.

"Harmonious textures and tones create a unified aesthetic, representing the intricate relationship between the sea, radiant sunshine and qualities of the Illawarra coastline," Turner added.

Residents can choose between two interior palettes, Ripple and Ridge, allowing for personalisation of their living spaces.

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Easterly also includes a ground-floor retail space with alfresco seating, promoting a convenient café lifestyle.

The café lifestyle extends to Easterly's vibrant neighbourhood with numerous cafes, bars, and restaurants nearby.

Strategically located at 13 Crown Street, the development is also within easy access to several attractions, including the historic Flagstaff Point Lighthouse, Wollongong Botanic Gardens, and Blue Mile Pathway.

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Turner says a subtle architectural connection to the ocean plays out in the rounded balconies, like stones washed smooth from the waves

Launch Alert: Level 33 launch Wollongong apartment development, Easterly

Grant Price's <a href="/developers/balito-investments">Balito Investments</a> has submitted a development application for a new mixed-use building in North Curl Curl.

The new mixed-use development at 142-146 Pitt Road, near Curl Curl North Public School, will comprise 11 apartments across a low-rise, three-level building. They will sit atop five retail tenancies.

Designed by <a href="/architects/warren-and-mahoney">Warren and Mahoney</a>, the proposed building's exterior will feature metal stud and brick walls, timber cladding, screens, and concrete edge planter boxes to reflect the natural materials and tones of the local area.

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The ground floor will feature five retail tenancies totalling 333 sqm, while the upper floors will house a mix of two two-bedroom units, eight three-bedroom units, and one four-bedroom unit with amenities such as garden spaces, internal courtyards, and outlooks towards the northern beaches.

"The development is an elegant coming together of retail and commercial uses and high-quality residential units that provide a harmonious relationship between built form and landscape," Warren &amp; Mahoney noted in the planning application submitted to the Northern Beaches Council.

The development will also incorporate green roofs and vegetation to enhance biodiversity and reduce the urban heat island effect.&nbsp;The landscape design features drought-resistant, locally appropriate species that will improve the site's green links.

The basement level will include parking for 22 vehicles and 16 bicycle spaces.

The site is conveniently located approximately 1.3 kilometres from <a href="/developments/north-curl-curl-nsw-2099">North Curl Curl</a> Beach, one of <a href="/developments/sydney-nsw">Sydney</a>'s premier surfing beaches, and is well-serviced by public transport, with a bus stop 120 metres west of the site.&nbsp;

First look: Rare new off the plan apartment development set for North Curl Curl

Less than two hours from Sydney, Newcastle marks itself as the hub for the Hunter region.

A short drive to the Hunter Valley wineries, Nelson Bay, and a pristine countryside, the city is continuing to develop into one of the most attractive places to live along Australia’s east coast.

Downtown Newcastle continues its transformation into a modern metropolis with an ever-expanding range of dining, shopping and lifestyle choices filling the streets.

Canberra-based property group, Doma will make their mark again on the suburb, putting the shovel in the ground on the site of their new residential tower, The Store, on Hunter Street.

Doma is no stranger to the Newcastle area, having undertaken several projects across the region including the Bishopsgate Apartments in Wickham and Lume in the CBD.

The Hunter and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel gave the group the green light, with the project taking its name from the site’s original façade and window shapes that adorned the former Store building.

Taking cues from other historical buildings across Newcastle, masonry forms the primary material in The Store’s podium level, complemented with modern luxuries inspiring a new era of growth on the city’s edge

When completed, The Store Residences will bring to the Newcastle market a further 360 residences.

A mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments will be set amongst a landscaped acre of resort-style facilities, including a 25-metre lap pool, a tennis court, multiple barbecue areas, community gardens, a children’s playground, outdoor dining and lounge areas, as well as a rooftop observation deck, creating a new precedent for apartment living in the coastal suburb.

DOMA is forecasting a late 2026 completion date of The Store.

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DOMA starts construction on Newcastle's The Store apartments

Builder developer Bathla has submitted $286 million plans for a new mixed-use development in Cabramatta.

The masterplan will comprise six buildings, each with a distinct architectural character, comprising a total of 673 apartments and 2,576 sqm of non-residential space.

They've commissioned HCKL Architecture to create a "vibrant and inclusive community by combining residential and mixed-use elements within the site."

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Each building showcases unique architectural details, using materials such as timber-look cladding, concrete finishes, and varied render colours to create visually appealing structures.&nbsp;

The development will provide extensive public areas, including a plaza and park, to enhance community engagement and connectivity.

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The layout strategically places the building blocks along the site's axis, creating a thoroughfare that links a proposed public plaza on Longfield Street with a park on Chadderton Street. Basement parking access points are situated at the four corners of the site.

Public landscaped areas and secure, enclosed "urban backyards" are integrated into the building footprints, offering a blend of public and private green spaces. These areas aim to balance urban and residential elements, providing serene environments amidst the bustling urban setting.

Project Breakdown:

<ul>
	<li>Block 1, located in the southwest corner, will feature 100 residential units and non-residential spaces on the ground level, opening onto a proposed plaza.</li>
	<li>Block 2, with 171 units, will be in the site's western middle section, offering an internal backyard for residents.</li>
	<li>Block 3, in the northwest corner, will include 96 units and provide seamless access to the proposed park.</li>
	<li>Block 4, situated in the northeast corner, will house 110 units and feature a secure internal backyard.</li>
	<li>Block 5, on the eastern side opposite Block 2, will have 126 units and an internal backyard.</li>
	<li>Block 6, with 70 units, will be on Longfield Street in the southeast corner, facing Block 1 and opening onto the vibrant plaza.</li>
</ul>

The masterplan will comprise six buildings, each with a distinct architectural character, comprising a total of 673 apartments



Bathla plots $286 million mixed-use development in Cabramatta

Sydney-based developer <a href="/developers/billbergia">Billbergia</a> completed its landmark mixed-tenure development, Lidcombe Rise.

<a href="/buildings/lidcombe-rise-2-36-church-street-lidcombe">Lidcombe Rise</a>&nbsp;features 220 one, two, and three-bedroom market apartments,&nbsp;63 social housing apartments and 93 affordable housing apartments, delivered in partnership with Evolve Housing and Homes NSW.

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Amit Julka, Director at <a href="/architects/plus-architecture">Plus Architecture</a>, emphasised the project’s foundational design principles of placemaking, community building, and “equity of amenity” across all residential types.

Lidcombe Rise consists of four buildings, which include not only residential apartments but also a childcare centre and neighbourhood retail tenancies. &nbsp;

The design also incorporates expansive gardens and numerous rooftop terraces, integrating green spaces seamlessly into the buildings.&nbsp;

The curved architectural forms further add an organic aesthetic to the exterior.

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Convenience is another major feature of Lidcombe Rise, situated near Lidcombe station, offering quick and easy access to <a href="/developments/sydney-nsw">Sydney</a>, Parramatta, and Sydney Olympic Park.

The development's location within a vibrant entertainment and education hub further enhances its appeal to a diverse range of residents, including first-home buyers, families, and empty nesters.

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Lidcombe Rise consists of four buildings, which include not only residential apartments but also a childcare centre and neighbourhood retail tenancies

Billbergia completes landmark apartment development, Lidcombe Rise

Leading Australian integrated property development group, <a href="/developers/aqualand-australia">Aqualand</a>, has installed a sculpture created by world-renowned, London-based artist, Richard Sweeney, on the ground plane of their <a href="/buildings/aura-by-aqualand-north-sydney-168-walker-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">AURA by Aqualand</a> mixed-use precinct, located at 168 Walker Street, <a>North Sydney</a>.

Rising 28 storeys above the streetscape, and due for construction completion in June, the $1B <a href="/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a>-designed residential community comprises 371 luxury apartments above a richly landscaped community precinct, including a two-storey curated food and beverage podium.

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Aqualand’s collaboration with award-winning landscape architects, <a href="/landscape-architect/turf-design">Turf Design Studio</a>, has resulted in a ground plane design that successfully integrates the project with the unique local environs of the characterful suburb.&nbsp;

This landscape design has now been embellished with the installation of the site-specific public art piece titled ‘landscape’, which graces the Walker Street entrance to the precinct.&nbsp;

Commissioned by Aqualand, the 4.1-metre bronze cast piece was also inspired by <a href="/developments/north-sydney-nsw">North Sydney</a>’s locale, and features unique, organic curves inspired by the natural elements of sandstone, water and the landscape synonymous with the harbour front. The artwork has been woven into the fabric of the garden to amplify the arrival experience.

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Richard Sweeney’s objective was to create a visually complex piece that appears light and abstract, with the appearance of layering and weathering.&nbsp;

“To achieve this effect, I incorporated subtle voids and carefully placed layers to offer variation in both shape and texture,” Sweeney said.

“The surface of the sculpture has a slight striated effect reflecting the layered effect of the sandstone.&nbsp;

“Comprised of two separate elements, depending on the viewpoint, it has a feeling of mass and solidity or an appearance of lightness and fluidity.

“A combination of patinas and paint was used to achieve the duo-tone effect using yellow and red tonalities, echoing sandstone colours and textures. A subtle pearl effect gives more contrast between inner/outer surfaces.

‘‘The charming metal sculpture pays tribute to the intriguing textures of the iconic local weathered sandstone. It’s been a joy to create and it's truly gratifying to finally see it installed in the place I specifically designed it for,” he said.

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Fabricated at UAP’s foundry in <a href="/new-apartments/brisbane-qld">Brisbane</a>, the piece will support vibrant placemaking by creating a focal point to greet future residents and their visitors, patrons of and staff working at the bakery, café, wine bars and restaurant, and the broader North Sydney community alike.&nbsp;

<a href="/developers/aqualand-australia">Aqualand</a> Group Managing Director, Jin Lin, says he’s excited by the artwork’s installation and sees it as a testament to Aqualand’s commitment to building communities that reflect the local area.&nbsp;

“As we retain ownership of the retail spaces in all our projects, we’re with them for the long term, long after the residences have sold out," Lin said.

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"As such, we take great pride in working closely with the local community to create projects that truly elevate their surroundings.&nbsp;We have a number of significant investments in North Sydney and are deeply committed to increasing the appeal of the suburb as an engaging and activated precinct to not only work in but to live and play in too."

Lin says they see the installation as a permanent symbol of their commitment to the area, one the entire community can now enjoy.

“We can’t wait to welcome our North Sydney neighbours in over the coming weeks, so they can enjoy our retail offerings and this beautiful new sculpture."

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Richard Sweeney’s objective was to create a visually complex piece that appears light and abstract, with the appearance of layering and weathering

Public artwork by international artist installed at AURA by Aqualand

<a href="/developers/tian-an-australia">Tian An LFD</a> has reached a significant milestone at its newly completed Auburn Square apartment development, with 90 per cent of the units now sold.

This milestone reflects the strong demand for well-priced housing options in <a href="/developments/auburn-nsw-2144">Auburn</a>, particularly among first-home buyers seeking new homes within reach of <a href="/developments/sydney-nsw">Sydney</a>'s city centre.

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<a href="/buildings/auburn-square-26-36-northumberland-road-auburn">Auburn Square</a> is positioned as an attractive option for first-home buyers, with both one-bedroom apartments priced below $600,000.&nbsp;

The development has garnered substantial interest from this demographic, likely also influenced by the New South Wales government's stamp duty exemption for new homes up to $800,000, and concessional rates for homes priced between $800,000 and $1,000,000, effective for contracts exchanged on or after July 1, 2023.

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<a href="/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>-designed Auburn Square comprises a total of 427 residences featuring one, two, and three-bedroom configurations, along with nine retail and commercial suites and a range of amenities.

Each apartment at Auburn Square features open-concept living and dining areas and kitchens equipped with integrated premium Westinghouse appliances.&nbsp;

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Residents also have access to a 2,000 sqm rooftop garden, designed as a communal space for relaxation and socialising.

Conveniently located, Auburn Square is a four-minute walk from the train station and offers easy access to Parramatta Road and the M4, facilitating quick commutes to Sydney CBD and other Western destinations.

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Auburn Square is positioned as an attractive option for first-home buyers, with both one bedroom apartments priced below $600,000

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