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;

Bottega House secures landmark riverfront site in St Lucia 

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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

Manly's Sydney Road is set for a new apartment development.

An&nbsp;old commercial building, which the planning documents said is "suffering from numerous defects associated with its exposure to the maritime environment," will be replaced by a modern four-level building with 10 apartments.

The $4.6 million project at 17-19 Sydney Road is located just off Manly's famous The Corso, which connects the Manly Wharf to Manly Beach. Sydney Road leads just off The Corso from the beach, down to Manly Oval.

Architecture firm MHNDUnion said in their design submission to the Northern Beaches Council the&nbsp;subject site is located in an established urban area that is undergoing incremental renovation and redevelopment.

"The proposal is to replace the existing structure with a new structure that echo's to a large degree what it is replacing. The key difference is the upper levels are proposed to be residential rather than the current commercial use."

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They said the change is a reflection&nbsp;of the changing nature of the area from a shopping/commercial hub to an area that is characterized by its vibrant 24 hours economy set alongside the ocean and harbourside beaches that anchor and define the area in general.

There will be nine one-bedroom apartments, which will start from 50 sqm, and a single 92 sqm two-bedder which will have a large 46 sqm balcony. They will sit above a 150 sqm commercial space on the ground level and two smaller commercial spaces on level one.

MHNDU said the Market Place facade actively engages with the public square that has been created over the years in the area.

MHNDU said the Market Place facade actively engages with the public square that has been created over the years in the area

First look: New Manly apartments approved on Sydney Road

Property developer Fenbury has launched Mayfair, its exclusive Bondi Beach apartment development on the dress circle Campbell Parade.

Mayfair, at&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/mayfair-bondi-beach-58-campbell-parade-bondi-beach">58 Campbell Parade</a>,&nbsp;comprises seven north-facing three-bedroom apartments, replacing an original block of 17.

Designed by MHN Design Union, Mayfair's façade is characterised by brick balconies with steel balustrades that integrate with the overall architectural design, complete with staggered and corbelled brickwork framing the apartments.

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The project has been designed to retain several notable original building features. MHNDU will open the façade, creating more established viewpoints of the iconic neighbouring beach.

MHNDU also paid meticulous attention to the building's rear elevation, creating rounded-edged brick cantilevered balconies and a core lift area clad in black zinc for a modern touch.

In a departure from neighbouring buildings, Mayfair is exclusively designed and dedicated solely to residential use.

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The ground-floor apartments are set back from the pavement and elevated, designed with steel-battened fences for a distinctive demarcation line. The repositioned front doors contribute to a sense of symmetry reminiscent of the Art Deco period.

Ennen &amp; Co has curated the interiors of <a href="/new-apartments/mayfair-bondi-beach-58-campbell-parade-bondi-beach">Mayfair</a>, with a large, open-plan kitchen, dining and living area leading to generous terraces offering panoramic views of Bondi Beach.

Each apartment will have three bedrooms, while the penthouse will have four bedrooms, and a&nbsp; spa looking over the beach.

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CBRE is marketing Mayfair.

Next door to Mayfair is <a href="/news/nsw/exclusive-first-look-f45-co-founders-bondi-beach-apartment-plans-revealed">F45 founder Rob Deutsche's residential development</a>, which was lodged with council in September. The plans are for four luxury apartments above retail premises.

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Next door to Mayfair is F45 founder Rob Deutsche's residential development, which was lodged with council in September

Staff Writer

Fenbury launch exclusive Mayfair apartments on Bondi's exclusive Campbell Parade

Melbourne-based developer Fridcorp has unveiled their newest stage at Beyond Hurstville, their Southern Sydney mixed-use precinct.

The new release, Parker residences, will sit in the third completed tower of four in the Forest Road development which has been designed by <a href="/architects/dko-architecture">DKO</a> and with interiors by&nbsp;<a href="/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a>.

The 213 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments in the Parker release range from $660,000 to $1.56 million. Half of the apartments have been spoken for.

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<a href="/buildings/beyond-hurstville-93-forest-road-hurstville">Beyond</a>&nbsp;comprises four sculptural towers, varying from eight to 20 levels, housing a total of 563 apartments in landscaping by <a href="/landscape-architect/360-degrees-landscape">360 Degrees</a>.

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The Parker apartments feature floor-to-ceiling windows framing views of Botany Bay and the CBD.&nbsp;

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Buyers have the option to select from two distinct colour schemes, featuring natural materials such as stone benches, oak flooring, and brushed brass finishes.

Beyond will incorporate Wellness by <a href="/developers/fridcorp">Fridcorp</a>, a comprehensive health and well-being initiative to be integrated into each apartment. This initiative encompasses an air purification system, advanced water filtration, and circadian lighting technology.

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Residents will have access to a range of exclusive lifestyle amenities in the 3,500 sqm raised podium, including a lobby bar and lounge, indoor and outdoor dining and BBQ areas surrounding the BEYOND gardens, a sauna, a yoga deck, a games room, and a fitness and wellness studio.

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The Beyond towers also surround a 5,000 sqm retail precinct anchored by the already opened Woolworths and BWS, with 1,000 sqm dedicated to St Clair Lane, featuring specialty retail, cafés, and restaurants launching this year. Their eat street section of the precinct will open in late 2024.

Beyond is only 16 kilometres from the CBD, just 19 minutes by express train from either Allawah and <a href="/developments/hurstville-nsw-2220">Hurstville</a> stations which are nearby.

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Beyond comprises four sculptural towers, varying from eight to 20 levels, housing a total of 563 apartments in landscaping by 360 Degrees.

Fridcorp release next stage of Beyond Hurstville: Inside the Parker apartments

Potts Point will get its second new off the plan apartment development in market in as many months with the upcoming launch of La Strada, the Macleay Street apartment development by Peter Metzner.

Fresh off the back of the <a href="/news/nsw/third-i-and-toohey-miller-launch-muse-potts-point-apartments">launch of Muse Potts Point</a>, Metzner will launch <a href="/new-apartments/la-strada-residences-potts-point-95-macleay-street-potts-point">La Strada</a>, just four exclusive apartments on Macleay Street designed by&nbsp;architect&nbsp;David Mitchell and with interiors by Fiona Lynch.

The bespoke building is designed to complement and enhance the unique <a href="/developments/potts-point-nsw-2011">Potts Point neighbourhood</a>, renowned for its interwar architecture. &nbsp;

“As a team, David Mitchell Architect and myself spent two years designing LA STRADA, taking its name from the famous 1980s Italian restaurant owned by Giovanna Toppi, Sydney’s Godmother of Italian cuisine,” Metzner said. &nbsp;

The restaurant was a magnet for visiting celebrities including Elton John, Sammy Davis Jr, Bruce Springsteen, &nbsp;Mick Jagger, Whoopi Goldberg, and Cyndi Lauper, along with Sydney’s leading business leaders and society.&nbsp;

Metzner purchased the building from Toppi in 2021, launching the development with a book that includes a tribute to Toppi &amp; La Strada Ristorante, along with her famous recipes, recreated by daughter Paola Toppi.

Elton John’s favourite dish, paglia fieno alla boscaiola and Kerry Packers’ Steak Diane, accompanied by celebrity messages from the original La Strada’s guest book, also feature in the book. &nbsp;

“Being involved in the hospitality industry, the significance of Giovanna &amp; La Strada Ristorante was not lost on me, when purchasing the building, I told Giovanna it was my intention to celebrate her amazing legacy,” Metzner added.

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There are three full-level residences and one three-level penthouse. The project is accessible from Macleay St via a stone-clad private lobby, and via Hughes St to basement parking. Each residence has its own private lift lobby, &nbsp;and all floors have ample natural light throughout. The landscaping was handled by the renowned Dangar Barin Smith.&nbsp;

Fiona Lynch has created unique interiors that acknowledge the area’s Art Deco heritage but are both contemporary and timeless, using multiple stone finishes, sculptural details and a minimal colour palette.&nbsp;

Each of the full floor apartments have been 132 sqm and 138 sqm of living space. They have three bedrooms, one being a potential study. Residence one has balconies on three sides including a rear terrace and a tropical garden.

The three-level penthouse, connected by a sculptural staircase as well as a lift, has three ensuite bedrooms, a seperate multi-purpose study/bar area, and a rooftop with a swimming pool and entertainment terrace with views of the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and city.

There's also communal facilities on the roof, set away from the penthouse, in the form of a training and wellness area and a barbecue space.

Ben Stewart of Stewart Residential/CBRE said La Strada is a unique offer for Macleay Street.

"With it being the first new residential building &nbsp;to launch on Macleay Street in 20 years, with approvals challenging and a short supply of full floor three bedroom residences and the three-level penthouse, La Strada is truly special.”

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To further acknowledge this history, the ground floor will be activated with a restaurant for the entire Potts Point community to enjoy on Hughes St and outdoor seating on Macleay Street.&nbsp;

Metzner has developed multi-level commercial properties in Campbell Street, Surry Hills, and Riley St, &nbsp;Darlinghurst, and has approval for three residential waterfront dwellings in Tamarama and owns hospitality venues in partnership including the Dolphin Hotel, Harry’s, and Snack Kitchen.

“We have been really focused on creating a timeless, majestic, contemporary building that is absolutely true to &nbsp;Potts Point, with the design ethos that the interiors are unique, modern and liveable. It’s a place where I want to reside, it will be the very best we can deliver and a wonderful place to live,” said Metzner.&nbsp;

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The three-level penthouse features a rooftop with a swimming pool and entertainment terrace with views of the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and city.

Peter Metzner to launch La Strada Residences in Potts Point, Macleay Street's first new apartments in two decades

When new projects in Sydney's sought-after Eastern Suburbs hit the market, there's always an air of interest given the expectation these apartments need to capture the attention of those who live in the most affluent area in Australia.

That interest is always heightened when the architecture is as striking as the latest new off the plan apartment development, Giardino in <a href="/developments/bellevue-hill-nsw-2023">Bellevue Hill</a>, just 10 apartments at 117 O'Sullivan Road.

It only took two pictures to realise that's because it's been designed by the revered Italian-born architect <a href="/architects/luigi-rosselli-architect">Luigi Rosselli</a>.

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1st City agent Zac Albert says they frequently get buyers come to them "asking for a Luigi", like it's a piece of art. In a lot of ways, it is.

Rosselli has been at the forefront of the Sydney architecture scene since emigrating to Australia in the mid-1980s. While predominantly focusing his craft on Sydney's most grand homes, Rosselli occasionally lends his design expertise to the multi-residential market. His designs at Ode Double Bay, also marketed by 1st City, pushed the Top Spring project to record-breaking status, with a penthouse selling for $24.95 million.

The latest creation, Giardino, is another which is targeting the local downsizer who is cashing in on their family home following the tremendous price growth the trophy home market has seen, particularly in Sydney's east, over the last decade or so.

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Italian for garden, Giardino is exclusively developed for the over 55's community, the only way a development can get the green light from the Woollahra Council in a R2 Zoned precinct.&nbsp;

The development draws inspiration from <a href="/developments/potts-point-nsw-2011">Potts Point</a>'s Wyldefel Gardens and Luigi's European background, seamlessly blending with Australian sensibilities and the surrounding topography.&nbsp;

Each apartment has three or four bedrooms and features spacious open-plan living areas with a fireplace and sliding doors opening to northeast-facing terraces.&nbsp;

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Given the nature of the development, future proofing was at the forefront of the design. There's direct lift access to each apartment, as well as a care service which future occupants can opt in for.

Albert says Giardino, has all the ingredients for a fantastic project.

"Not only is Luigi one of the best and most sought-after architects in the country, landscape architect Dangar Barin Smith is handling the outdoors, and the developer Formspace has a track record of delivering high quality projects in Sydney's East."

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<a href="/developers/formspace">Formspace</a> has just completed AALTO, eight townhouses near the Rose Bay village which were all sold out before construction completed earlier this year.

Albert says no expense has been spared in the inclusions, with the interiors by Handelsmann + Khaw featuring kitchens fully stocked with Wolf, Sub Zero and Vzug appliances, as well as a&nbsp;glass-fronted walk-in pantry.

The ground floor sits above the street, so there's a&nbsp;tree canopy either offering privacy to the lower levels or a view over the canopy from the upper levels of the four-level building.

No surprise that three out of the 10 apartments have already sold, including one of the two penthouses.

Prices start at $6,395,000 and range to $7,495,000.&nbsp;There's been interest from locals, in the Vaucluse, Rose Bay ring, to enquiry from the North Shore who are wanting to sell up and move closer to their kids who live in the east.

Roselli says the apartments are designed to satisfy all the requirements of the Eastern Suburbs’ aging population.

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1st City agent Zac Albert says they frequently get buyers come to them "asking for a Luigi", like it's a piece of art. In a lot of ways, it is.

Rare Luigi Rosselli apartments in Bellevue Hill snapped up pre-launch

The recent North Sydney Council approval to add another level to Central Element's Neutral Bay apartment development, Pienza, has made way for the release of seven more apartments at the in-demand development

Dubbed the Palazzo Collection, the limited collection introduces two new levels of seven two and three-bedroom penthouse-proportioned residences.

<a href="/new-apartments/pienza-neutral-bay-12-waters-road-neutral-bay">Pienza</a> now sits at 37 apartments across a contemporary six-level building designed by <a href="/architects/sjb-architects">SJB Architects</a>.&nbsp;

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Design Director Adam Haddow described Pienza as "the contemporary version of an Italian hilltop town," characterised by a classically inspired façade, layered with texture and polish.

The Palazzo Collection offers residences with a north-facing aspect, eight-metre frontages, and secluded balconies that extend from the open-plan interiors.

The light-filled living area, sunbathed by floor-to-ceiling windows accentuated by a palette of neutral shades, can feature an optional Ecosmart fireplace.

The heart of the home is the chef's kitchen equipped with superior appliances by Sub-Zero and Wolf, complemented by an optional bar. Each residence includes a spacious home office.

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Retail and dining options have also been incorporated into Pienza, with the ground plane reactivated with two levels of commercial space, housing five retail spaces.

Pienza will also offer exclusive lifestyle amenities, including a resident garden, a fitness studio, a rooftop swimming pool, and alfresco dining spaces.

The construction of Pienza is currently underway with the renowned builder, <a href="/builders/richard-crookes-constructions">Richard Crookes Constructions</a>, with expected completion in early 2025. The project sits on Waters Road, one street back from the&nbsp;<a href="/developments/neutral-bay-nsw-2089">Neutral Bay</a>&nbsp;Village.

<a href="/developers/central-element">Central Element</a>&nbsp;is for for a busy 2024, with projects in Bondi Beach, Coogee, and Hyde Park expected to launch.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/nsw/the-story-behind-central-elements-push-for-ultra-luxury-in-sydneys-best-suburbs-five-minutes-with-managing-director-nathan-chivas">The story behind Central Element's push for ultra-luxury in Sydney's best suburbs: Five minutes with Managing Director Nathan Chivas</a>

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The Palazzo Collection offers residences with a north-facing aspect, eight-metre frontages, and secluded balconies that extend from the open-plan interiors

Central Element release Palazzo Collection at Pienza Neutral Bay

Developer <a href="/developers/podia">Podia</a>, in collaboration with joint venture partner Centennial, has appointed iCIRT-rated builder&nbsp;Ultra Building Co&nbsp;to build its luxury&nbsp;Neutral Bay apartment development, Wirra.

<a href="/new-apartments/wirra-neutral-bay">Wirra</a> comprises 20 house-sized apartments, ranging from expansive garden apartments to penthouses, all offering views of the harbour or the city skyline.&nbsp;

Wirra's facade, characterised by flowing curves and honeyed sandstone, has been designed by the architectural firm <a href="/architects/mhn-design-union">MHNDU</a>.

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“We looked to the curves of the bay, Sydney Opera House, and Sydney Harbour Bridge, creating architecture that gestures, pivots, and speaks to the views," said Brian Meyerson, Architect at MHNDU.

The apartments will feature interiors designed by Richards Stanisich, who "sought to create a calm sanctuary where the play of light, reflection, and texture sits naturally alongside Wirra’s phenomenal harbour and cityscapes."

Each unit has three bedrooms, an expansive living area with triple aspects that extend to the balcony, a separate dining area, and a kitchen well-equipped with V-ZUG and Sub-Zero appliances.

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Construction for the Wirra development is set to commence this year and is slated for completion in December 2025. The project sits on Ben Boyd Lane, a stone's throw from the <a href="/developments/neutral-bay-nsw-2089">Neutral Bay</a>&nbsp;village.

<a href="/builders/ultra-building-co">Ultra Building Co</a> is the first builder to receive a 4-star ICIRT rating, and also the appointed builder for Bourke &amp; Phillip in Waterloo and Lindsay Bennelong Developments' Delano in Crows Nest.

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Construction for the Wirra development is set to commence this year and is slated for completion in December 2025

Ultra Building Co to construct Podia's Wirra Neutral Bay apartment development

Local builder developer CBD Core is breaking the mould in the Hills Shire.

They're set to be the first developer with a project in market in the local area to offer free stamp duty for first home buyers at their Castle Hill apartment development, Astrid.

Currently the threshold for full stamp duty concessions in New South Wales is $800,000 and under, which is limited to first home buyers.

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The offer, which will run until April 30, shortly before the building is complete, will apply to their two-bedroom apartments up to $950,000.

First home buyers will save about $30,000 on the $950,000 apartments. There are some two-bedroom apartments left priced at $895,000 and some at $915,000.

Astrid comprises just 94 apartments as well as a suite of resident amenity including a resort-style swimming pool, state of the art gym, and the Astrid Lounge.

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CBD Core has been a Hills Shire developer for the last 11 years. It's run by the Harb family, who have called Castle Hill home for decades.

Turner Wolfe Director Matt Wolfe, who is handling sales at Astrid, says the fact CBD Core is a builder developer, as well as a local, is an attractive proposition for buyers.

"The Harb family have been entrenched in creating quality places to live in Castle Hill for a number of years," Wolfe says.

"They're a local first and developer second. Their kids go to school in Castle Hill, they dine in the local cafes. They're not here to get in and get out, they're here to contribute to the growing community, hiring local trades, and be at the forefront of the best developments in the area."

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CBD Core is also preparing their next project, another in Castle Hill, following the successful completion of Oriel, just behind Astrid and their first development in the rezoned $1 billion Hills Showground precinct.

On the incentive, Wolfe says the developer wants to help first home buyers in a tough market.

"Prices have gone up significantly in Castle Hill in the last few years, which has made it even tougher for local first home buyers to get on the ladder. Paired with significant interest rate rises, first home buyers have all but disappeared from the market. This offer however will give them the opportunity to buy something other than a one-bed."

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Exclusive: CBD Core to cover stamp duty for first home buyers at Astrid Castle Hill

Heritage North Wollongong will be the newest address in the sought-after suburb just north of the heart of Wollongong, the epicentre of activity in the Illawarra Region.

<a href="/buildings/heritage-37-virginia-street-north-wollongong">Heritage</a> will feature just 22 contemporary apartments which are set to be completed in mid-2024.

The development is presented by the highly regarded, three-gold star iCIRT-rated builder developer, Modco and sold by the award-winning project marketing team at MMJ Wollongong. 
 
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Heritage presents a rare opportunity to purchase a brand-new apartment 400 meters from the beach.

The apartments have been thoughtfully designed by PRD Architects to reflect the coastal elegance of the area.&nbsp;The open-plan design brings together your indoor and outdoor living spaces.

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Heritage is more than just four walls, it represents a lifestyle and community.

The location of Heritage is one of its key selling points. Located on Virginia Street, Heritage residents will be ideally located halfway between the connectivity of <a href="/new-apartments/north-wollongong-nsw-2500">North Wollongong</a> Station and North Wollongong’s North Beach.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/nsw/north-wollongong-the-coastal-cool-on-the-fringe-of-the-city">North Wollongong: The coastal cool on the fringe of the city</a>

Experience nature at your door with the Blue Mile Pathway leading to the Breakwater Lighthouse, less than a 10-minute walk away and on the fringe of one of the Illawarra’s most sought-after beaches.

The local dining scene includes beachfront restaurants and cafes while essential amenities include schools, healthcare facilities, and transport links within easy reach, ensuring a convenient lifestyle.

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Heritage presents a rare opportunity to purchase a brand-new apartment 400 meters from the beach

Inside Heritage North Wollongong: Urban's display suite tour of North Wollongong's newest apartment development

Sydney’s record-breaking residential development by Top Spring Australia, Ode in Double Bay, has been recognised in the world’s prestigious International Property Awards in London.&nbsp;

The awards represent the pinnacle of excellence in global real estate, and the international accolade follows the regional Asia-Pacific nomination awarded to <a href="/new-apartments/ode-double-bay-19-27-cross-st-double-bay-nsw-2028">Ode</a> in 2023.&nbsp;

<a href="/developers/top-spring-australia">Top Spring Australia</a> Director, Henry Wong, accepted the award at London’s Savoy Hotel on 22 February.&nbsp;

“Top Spring Australia is honoured to be recognised amongst the most illustrious property developers," Wong said. &nbsp;

"The International Property Awards are a mark of excellence and puts Ode firmly on the world’s stage."

Created by renowned Sydney architect <a href="/architects/luigi-rosselli-architect">Luigi Rosselli</a>, Ode will stand as a six-storey architectural marvel of European refinement, curves, and asymmetry on a prominent corner site with Sydney Harbour views and a luxury village lifestyle the precinct is known for.&nbsp;

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Discerning purchasers have flocked to Ode, shattering sales records for the historic harbourside enclave of <a href="/developments/double-bay-nsw-2028">Double Bay</a> with a penthouse selling off the plan for $24.9 million.&nbsp;

“Sydney remains one of the world’s strongest and most consistent performers in global real estate, and the city’s eastern suburbs and harbour-side location are so tightly held and less cyclical in nature,’’ Wong added.&nbsp;

“We go further to create value for decades to come, working closely with our consultants to create points of difference with a well-defined development identity. This is a key enabler for added value and we undertake extensive research on every aspect to ensure each project’s story is cohesive and compelling. This Development Marketing award is a testament to that strategy in action.’’&nbsp;

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With 15 oversized three and four-bedroom apartments and penthouses, the project is under construction by prestige Sydney builder Ceerose and scheduled for completion in late 2025.&nbsp;

“Ode is central to the renaissance happening in Double Bay, combining world-class architecture and lifestyle, a superior dining and retail precinct, and at its centrepiece is stunning public art and corner ground floor plaza,’’ Wong said.&nbsp;

“Residents will have access to a dedicated full-time concierge who will curate a range of services and experiences.”&nbsp;

Limited opportunities remain at the award-winning development, with three-bedroom residences at Ode priced from $10 million.&nbsp;

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Limited opportunities remain at the award-winning development, with three-bedroom residences at Ode priced from $10 million

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