Abadeen has released the whole-floor penthouse crowning its recently completed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/park-residences-cremorne-2-sutherland-street-cremorne-nsw-2090">Park Residences</a> development in Cremorne, bringing the near-300 sqm residence to market for the first time.

Occupying the entire top floor of the boutique Lower North Shore development, the penthouse includes 221 sqm of internal living and a 74 sqm wraparound terrace, with a prized north-facing aspect taking in views across Middle Harbour.

The residence has been completed and fully furnished following a collaboration between Abadeen Executive Chairman Justin Brown and internationally recognised interior designer Jack Freeman, Founder and Managing Director of FREEMAN &amp; CO.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/abadeen">Abadeen</a> and Freeman approached the penthouse as a finished home, sourcing furniture, artwork, lighting and objects from Australia and overseas.

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Pieces from Parisian design house Pierre Augustin Rose sit alongside contemporary artworks and bespoke lighting, with Freeman drawing on recent visits to PAD Paris and Salone del Mobile Milano for the final collection.

Brown said the aim was to create a penthouse that felt more like a large-scale private home than a traditional apartment.

"The experience begins the moment the lift doors open. You're welcomed into an elegant dining room before the home opens into an extraordinary living space framed by sun-drenched harbour views.

"Every time someone walks through the front door they pause. It's not just the view, it's the incredible sense of space, the warmth created by the northern sunlight that fills the interiors, and the way every room connects so effortlessly.

"It has all the proportions of a luxury home, while delivering the effortless lifestyle and personalised experience of living in a world-class six-star hotel, combined with the simplicity and convenience of apartment living."

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A secure lift provides exclusive access to the penthouse level, opening to a dedicated arrival foyer and dining area before the residence expands into its main living and entertaining spaces.

Floor-to-ceiling glazing runs across the northern side of the home, connecting the interiors with the terrace and Middle Harbour outlook.

The penthouse also features a fireplace and substantial chef's kitchen, while the wraparound terrace has been designed to accommodate both everyday outdoor living and larger-scale entertaining.

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Freeman said the interiors had been deliberately kept restrained to complement the scale, natural light and outlook already established by the architecture.

"The penthouse is a serene study in quiet luxury," Freeman said.

"The interior pairs soft, sculptural forms with warm timber, pale stone and a restrained neutral palette. Curated artwork and metallic accents add depth, while abundant natural light creates a calm, effortlessly refined atmosphere. In my world, less is always more."

Freeman said the approach was centred around collecting individual pieces rather than simply decorating the apartment.

"Every material, every object and every piece of furniture has been curated with intention. I am a true believer in collecting versus decorating.

"The architecture already provided extraordinary natural light, remarkable volume and an uninterrupted connection to Middle Harbour. Our role was to complement those qualities with unique one-of-a-kind pieces of fine art and collectible design sourced from recent travels around the world."

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Among the collection are solid bronze sculptures by Lorenzo Quinn, alongside a curated crystalware collection and pieces sourced from international design fairs.

Park Residences sits opposite Cammeray Golf Club, Cammeray Croquet Club and Grand Slam Tennis Cammeray, around 300 metres from Neutral Bay Village and its established collection of restaurants, cafés and retail.

Brown said the combination of a whole-floor floorplan, northern aspect and proximity to Neutral Bay was becoming increasingly difficult to find on the Lower North Shore.

"Completed whole-floor penthouses with a sun-drenched north-facing aspect and sweeping Middle Harbour views are exceptionally rare," Brown said.

"Add a quiet position opposite golf, croquet and tennis facilities, a level walk to Neutral Bay Village and only minutes to the CBD, and you have a lifestyle that's incredibly difficult to replicate.

"This is a home that offers the privacy and generosity of a luxury residence together with the convenience of one of Sydney's best-connected harbourside locations."

The penthouse will be exclusively marketed by SRM Residential.

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Joel Robinson

Abadeen unveils penthouse at Park Residences in Cremorne

New Brisbane developer Dalcott has unveiled Marrone, the first of three residential projects it is planning in and around Browning Street in South Brisbane.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/marrone-south-brisbane-39-browning-street-south-brisbane-qld-4101">Marrone</a> will comprise 97 predominantly two- and three-bedroom apartments, with larger residences aimed squarely at the owner-occupier market.

The project will sit in a quiet pocket of South Brisbane between South Bank and West End, close to the restaurants, cultural attractions and riverfront amenity that have driven the suburb's continued transformation.

Dalcott is targeting buyers looking for more space and amenity than has traditionally been offered in the inner-city apartment market, particularly downsizers and professionals wanting to remain close to the city.

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Resident facilities will be concentrated around an extensive rooftop amenity offering, including a swimming pool, spa, infrared sauna, warm and cold magnesium plunge pools, private lounge, dining room and outdoor entertaining areas.

Dalcott Managing Director Lachlan Cottee said South Brisbane's combination of lifestyle, connectivity and established character had been central to the approach to Marrone.

“South Brisbane offers a combination of lifestyle, connectivity and character that’s difficult to replicate elsewhere in Brisbane,” Cottee said.

“Our focus has been on creating homes that feel connected to that environment while providing the level of design, functionality and quality that today's owner-occupiers expect.”

The residences will feature an expressive material palette. Italian Calacatta Viola marble, known for its deep burgundy veining, will be paired with aged brass tapware, Chestnut engineered timber flooring and Tuscan Oak joinery.

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Bathrooms will feature Nara Japanese ceramics and glass bricks, while clay, walnut and brass lighting will be used throughout the apartments.

Dalcott has appointed Realm Projects, led by Managing Director Shane Foley, to handle sales and marketing following previous sold-out collaborations between the groups.

Foley said the Brisbane apartment buyer had become increasingly focused on the quality of the home itself rather than simply securing an inner-city address.

“We expect to see strong demand from buyers who still want all the advantages of inner-city living but aren’t prepared to compromise on the quality of their home,” Foley said.

“Many will be downsizers looking to leave behind the maintenance of a traditional family home without giving up the space they enjoy, while others are likely to be professionals wanting a residence that reflects the way they live today.”

“Marrone responds directly to that demand, with generous floorplans, exceptional resident amenity and a location that places some of Brisbane’s best dining, entertainment and cultural attractions within walking distance.”

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Marrone will be the first project delivered as part of Dalcott's broader investment in the precinct.

It will be followed by La Terra, a boutique project comprising penthouse-style, single-level apartments on a northeast corner site with extensive resident amenity and city views.

Cottee said Marrone represented the first stage of the group's longer-term plans for the area.

Dalcott was established in 2025 by Lachlan Cottee and Ben Dalgliesh, combining development and construction capability under an integrated model and focusing on architecturally considered residential projects.

Marrone will initially be offered through a pre-release registration campaign ahead of its broader public launch.

Dalcott targets owner-occupiers with South Brisbane debut Marrone

Parnell Developments is the latest to seek significant uplift through the NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority on a Strathfield site previously approved for a much smaller apartment development.

Parnell has sought approval for a 32-storey mixed use tower across&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/7-lyons-street-strathfield-nsw-2135">3-7 Lyons Street and 18 Parnell Street</a>, a&nbsp;1,857 sqm site around 400 metres from Strathfield Station. The building would yield 160 apartments, 15 per cent of which will be dedicated affordable as per the government mandate for buildings seeking additional uplift.

Approved previously was a nine-storey building back in 2022 with just over 30 apartments. That approval came prior to the project being&nbsp;progressively reconsidered as planning policy shifted toward greater density around transport hubs.

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Turner has designed the latest building that would replace&nbsp;existing detached homes across the four lots.

The apartment mix comprises 22 one-bedroom apartments, 107 two-bedroom and two-bedroom-plus configurations, and 31 apartments with three or more bedrooms. The scheme also includes 203 car spaces across six basement levels and 58 bicycle spaces.

The proposal has been designed around a three-storey podium addressing Lyons Street, with the tower rising above and stepping toward its upper levels.

Turner said the podium was deliberately scaled to respond to the existing street, while the taller element has been designed as part of the emerging skyline anticipated around Strathfield Town Centre and the wider Homebush transport-oriented development precinct.

The Lyons Street frontage would have a more active, pedestrian-focused character, incorporating the commercial tenancy, landscaping and a brick-framed podium with an awning.

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Parnell Street, which faces the railway corridor, has been given a different architectural treatment, with double-height breeze blocks, landscaping and communal areas used to soften the interface with the rail infrastructure.

The tower itself uses curved and recessed facade elements, with wave-like indentations across the northern elevation breaking the building into three vertical forms.

A palette of grey concrete, brick and breeze blocks is complemented by clay and terracotta accents, while the upper tower adopts a lighter expression through articulated slab edges, vertical fins and recessed glazing.

Residents would have access to 467 sqm of communal open space spread across three levels. The ground floor would accommodate the more active resident areas, including barbecue and group gathering spaces and an internal communal room capable of being used for working from home.

A more passive viewing deck is proposed at level three, overlooking the ground-level landscaping and neighbouring tennis courts, while a rooftop "sunset deck" at level 30 would provide another social and relaxation space.

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Strathfield has been earmarked for substantial change through the Strathfield Town Centre planning work and the nearby Homebush TOD precinct.

Turner's report says the project has been designed to act as a transition between the existing low and mid-rise development surrounding the site and the taller built form expected to emerge across the town centre.

The proposal is being assessed as State Significant Development under the HDA pathway, alongside the concurrent request to amend the Burwood Local Environmental Plan.

First look: New apartment tower pitched for Strathfield Town Centre precinct

An $18 million penthouse has hit the market in Main Beach as construction tops out on La Mer, the $155 million apartment development rising just metres from the beach.

Spanning around 600 sqm across the top two levels of the 29-storey tower on Main Beach Parade, the four-bedroom penthouse is one of the latest eight-figure residences to test the upper end of the Gold Coast apartment market.

Its launch comes amid continued activity at the very top of the market, following the $30 million off-the-plan sale of a Burleigh Heads penthouse earlier this year, which surpassed the Gold Coast's previous $24 million apartment record set in 2023.

The <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/la-mer-main-beach-3580-main-beach-parade-main-beach-qld-4217">La Mer penthouse</a> has been designed as a private residence in the sky, with 360-degree views spanning the ocean, Broadwater, hinterland and Gold Coast skyline.

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All four bedrooms have ensuites, while the ocean-facing master retreat occupies around half of the upper level and includes its own lounge, private balcony, two walk-in wardrobes and an oversized ensuite with a freestanding stone bath positioned to take in the views.

The residence also features a kitchen designed to accommodate a private chef, a 3.6-metre island bench, expansive butler's pantry, wine cellar and integrated bar.

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A rooftop pool and substantial outdoor entertaining area with its own kitchen sit above the residence, while a grand staircase connects the two internal levels. The penthouse also has its own express lift.

OTP Group Director James Elliott, who is marketing La Mer, said the penthouse was expected to appeal to high-net-worth buyers seeking either a permanent Main Beach residence or Gold Coast holiday home.

“The La Mer penthouse represents exceptional value, considering its quality design, size, privacy and location, not to mention the 360-degree views capturing the beach and Gold Coast Broadwater,” Elliott said.

“We’re anticipating interest from high-net-worth individuals and couples seeking a residence or holiday home in the sought-after village enclave of Main Beach, taking advantage of the unprecedented growth underway in the area and neighbouring The Spit.”

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La Mer is being developed by developer-builder ODUS and Nazero, in partnership with funder Metrics Credit Partners.

ODUS Director Byron Sakha said topping out the tower had provided the opportunity to release the project's most significant residence.

“We’ve worked with internationally-recognised studio Sici Design on the penthouse interiors, with a focus on ensuring it isn’t luxury for luxury’s sake. Every element has been thoughtfully designed to enhance quality of life for those who call it home,” Sakha said.

“The views are the hero of virtually every space, but we’ve given equal attention to the fittings and finishes, so every detail exudes elegance and refinement.”

Sici Design Founder and Director Maria Papadopoulos said the extensive views became an integral part of the interior design rather than simply something the residence was designed around.

“The views weren't something we designed around, they became part of the design itself, with the true luxury of La Mer in its feeling of peace, calm and wellbeing,” Papadopoulos said.

“Luxury isn't defined by how something looks, but how it makes you feel, and we believe a luxurious home should be beautiful to live in, not stressful to maintain.”

The interiors combine Austral Dream Dolomite natural stone and travertine with timber flooring and a restrained coastal palette.

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Designed by Plus Studio, La Mer is one of the more boutique additions to the rapidly changing Main Beach apartment market.

The tower comprises just 24 full-floor, three-bedroom plus multipurpose room apartments below the two-level penthouse, giving the project a considerably lower density than many of the larger towers being developed across the Gold Coast.

Residents will have access to a pool and spa, gym, sauna, barbecue facilities, private sun lounges, yoga lawn and outdoor beach shower.

The penthouse has been released as part of the final collection of residences at La Mer, with remaining apartments priced from $4.3 million.

Construction is expected to complete later this year, with a fully furnished display apartment now open on level four.

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ODUS releases $18 million penthouse crowning La Mer Main Beach

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/far-east-consortium">Far East Consortium</a> is preparing to commence construction on <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/640-bourke-street-melbourne-640-bourke-street-melbourne-vic-3000">640 Bourke Street</a> this October, marking the next milestone for the Melbourne CBD development and its higher-end Eliza Collection.

Spanning levels 44 to 68 of the 68-storey <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>-designed tower, the Eliza Collection has been conceived as a lower-density offering within the broader development, with only five apartments on each floor, dedicated lift access and a collection of resident spaces reserved exclusively for Eliza Collection residents.

The Eliza Collection forms part of Far East Consortium's broader move toward larger-format residences at 640 Bourke Street, where the number of apartments was reduced from earlier plans as apartment sizes increased.

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"What it's meant for 640 Bourke is we've actually reduced the number of apartments. We've increased the overall size of the apartments. We don't have any studios in here, and what that does for a project is it elevates it," Far East Consortium Director of Sales and Marketing Lauren Sheldon said.

Rothelowman Associate Jun Chang said the design process provided an opportunity to create more generous floorplans.

"We were given the opportunity to be more generous. The apartments became bigger and squarer than any other apartments which had been designed in the CBD before that."

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That thinking carries through to the Eliza Collection, where the residences have been designed around the space and functionality associated with a larger home, but positioned high above the centre of Melbourne.

Kitchens are equipped with Gaggenau appliances, a butler's pantry, temperature-controlled wine cabinet and sculptural pendant lighting, while engineered timber flooring, stone and porcelain finishes and custom cabinetry feature throughout the broader interiors.

Privacy and security are another point of distinction. Eliza Collection residents have dedicated lift access, while 640 Bourke Street will provide concierge services and secure resident parking. Short-stay accommodation, including Airbnb, will not be permitted within the development.

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Eliza Collection residents will also have exclusive access to selected amenity spaces across levels one and three of the restored Eliza Tinsley building. These include the Salon with grand piano, an art therapy room, private dining rooms and treatment rooms.

They sit within more than 3,000 sqm of amenity planned across 640 Bourke Street, alongside facilities including a pool, gym, whisky lounge and further social and wellness spaces.

The Eliza Tinsley building itself is central to the wider project's identity. Rather than treating the existing Eliza Tinsley façade as a separate element, Rothelowman used it as a starting point for the architecture of the new tower, with the historic building to accommodate the project's gallery and lobby.

"It's a significant asset and wants to be celebrated and experienced by all residents every single time they go in and out of the building," Rothelowman Principal Stuart Marsland said.

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The tower will rise behind the retained heritage building at 640 Bourke Street, placing residents within walking distance of Southern Cross Station, Flagstaff Gardens, Queen Victoria Market and the Docklands waterfront.

With construction scheduled to begin in October, Far East Consortium has established an onsite display gallery at 640 Bourke Street, including fully built apartments that allow the project's layouts, materials and finishes to be inspected at full scale.

A fully built Eliza Collection apartment is also available to view at the display suite by appointment ahead of the planned October construction commencement.

Eligible purchasers who buy before construction commences can secure the full available off-the-plan stamp duty savings, subject to eligibility and applicable conditions.

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Far East Consortium brings Eliza Collection to 640 Bourke Street ahead of October construction start

Sydney off the plan apartments

Chinese developer Poly Global has welcomed buyers to its latest residential apartment development, Spring Square by Poly in Sydney's Bankstown.

The state-owned developer had Australian builder Westbourne Constructions handle the build of the entire Kitchener Parade masterplan, a stone's throw from the Bankstown Station.

With the final release of the last remaining residences, Poly Global is extending a&nbsp;five per cent discount on the retail pricing for all apartments at Spring Square, making it even easier for first home buyers to enter the market and for investors looking to make their yields stack up.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/nsw/how-bankstowns-spring-square-by-poly-apartments-tick-all-the-boxes-for-a-first-home-buyer">How Bankstown's Spring Square by Poly apartments tick all the boxes for a first home buyer</a>

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Spring Square by Poly, on a 4.6-hectare site which used to be the old Bankstown RSL, has been designed by Scott Carver and comprises 516 apartments across five towers, with the lower and ground floor laden with significant retail and commercial space for convenience.

The apartments come in various single and double-level layouts and crossover arrangements. The mix of living options is designed to provide a flexible and dynamic living environment for diverse residents.

The master plan includes retail shops, a health services facility and a childcare centre. Spring Square will be home to a garden, several small cafes, bars, and outdoor al fresco dining options that will spill onto the podium and ground level.

Residents also benefit from various communal spaces, with interconnecting walkways and green parks.&nbsp;

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With sustainability no longer optional for residential design, Poly Australia also integrated sustainability measures into the development, including greywater recycling, a central hot water system, solar panels, and energy-efficient air-conditioning. The project has received a BASIX rating for water efficiency.

Situated at the northern end of Bankstown's commercial precinct, Spring Square by Poly is strategically positioned to benefit from the renewed Canterbury-Bankstown to Sydenham corridor and the new Sydney Metro train line, just 300 metres away.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/nsw/how-spring-square-by-poly-taps-in-to-its-burgeoning-location">How Spring Square by Poly taps in to its burgeoning location</a>

Spring Square by Poly, on a 4.6-hectare site which used to be the old Bankstown RSL, has been designed by Scott Carver and comprises 516 apartments across five towers

Staff Writer

Buyers move into Spring Square by Poly, Bankstown's newest apartment development

Like most markets nationally, Sydney's off the plan apartment market had its fair share of ups and downs in 2023.

Overall sentiment was positive, with developers and agents reporting that buyers are showing a willingness to transact on good product.

Most readers last year were craving fresh projects, with news about project launches top of the category list for 2023.

We've wrapped up the most consumed news articles in Sydney in 2023, as we look ahead to what 2024 has in store.

<h3>Builder appointed for $400 million City Tattersall Club redevelopment</h3>

The redevelopment of the <a href="/new-apartments/sydney-house-194-204-pitt-street-sydney">City Tattersall Club</a> in Sydney's CBD has progressed with the appointment of <a href="/builders/richard-crookes-constructions">Richard Crookes Constructions</a> as the builder.&nbsp;

The joint venture between First Sponsor and <a href="/developers/icd-property">ICD Property</a> secured development approval for the project at 194-204 Pitt Street in November 2021.&nbsp;

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The plan involves replacing most of the existing building with a new 50-level tower comprising 241 apartments and a high-end hotel with approximately 110 rooms.&nbsp;

The heritage ground floor area will be preserved but undergo significant upgrades. Richard Crookes Constructions will collaborate with project architects Fjmt and BVN Architecture to deliver guest rooms and residences honouring the site's heritage.&nbsp;

Read more: <a href="/news/nsw/builder-appointed-for-400-million-city-tattersall-club-redevelopment-sydney-house">Builder appointed for $400 million City Tattersall Club redevelopment</a>

<h3>How Piety Group are attracting first home buyers and investors to ONE The Waterfront apartments in Wentworth Point</h3>

Despite concerns about rising interest rates, Piety Group and <a href="/project-marketer/laver-residential-projects">Laver Residential Projects</a> have implemented an industry-first freeze on interest rate hikes to attract buyers, resulting in increased demand through Christmas and into 2023.&nbsp;

Piety Group offers free strata levies and a limited-time offer for a five per cent deposit exchange at their Wentworth Point apartment precinct, <a href="/buildings/one-the-waterfront-17-amalfi-drive-wentworth-point">ONE The Waterfront</a>.&nbsp;

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Additionally, first-home buyers can avoid stamp duty on apartments under $1.5 million as part of the NSW Government's First Home Buyer Choice scheme.&nbsp;

Read more: <a href="/news/nsw/how-piety-group-are-attracting-first-home-buyers-and-investors-to-one-the-waterfront-apartments-in-wentworth-point">How Piety Group are attracting first home buyers and investors to ONE The Waterfront apartments in Wentworth Point</a>

<h3>Rozelle Village, former Balmain Leagues Club redevelopment, set to launch</h3>

Heworth is set to launch <a href="/new-apartments/rozelle-village-rozelle-152-victoria-road-rozelle-nsw-2039">Rozelle Village</a>, a vibrant mixed-use precinct developed on the former Balmain Leagues Club site in Sydney's inner west.&nbsp;

Marketed through CBRE, the development centres around a new village square with retail spaces and apartments above. Recently amending the approved development application, Heworth seeks to reduce the number of apartments from 167 to 147 and change the mix to include more two and three-bedroom units.&nbsp;

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<a href="/architects/scott-carver">Scott Carver Architects</a> and <a href="/architects/richards-stanisich">Richards Stanisich</a> collaborate on the project, envisioning a cultural and community-focused precinct that integrates residential, commercial, and public spaces.

Read more: <a href="/news/nsw/rozelle-village-former-balmain-leagues-club-redevelopment-set-to-launch">Rozelle Village, former Balmain Leagues Club redevelopment, set to launch</a>

<h3>First look: Double Bay's Knox Street to get facelift with Koichi Takada development</h3>

Renowned Eastern suburbs developer Eduard Litver, known for the Bondi Pacific redevelopment, is set to introduce an unprecedented project to <a href="/developments/double-bay-nsw-2028">Double Bay</a>, collaborating with Japanese architect Koichi Takada.&nbsp;

The mixed-use development, located at 27-37 Knox Street opposite The Cosmopolitan Centre, features retail and food spaces on the ground floor, commercial space on levels 1-3, two large double-storey apartments on levels 4 and 5, and parking across the basement and level 1.

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The proposed development aims to harmoniously enhance the streetscape with contemporary design elements, including sculpted timber-look aluminium framing, timber batten screens, glazing, and upper-level planting, according to the Urban Design Report by AE Design Partnership.&nbsp;

Read more: <a href="/news/nsw/first-look-double-bays-knox-street-to-get-facelift-with-koichi-takada-development">First look: Double Bay's Knox Street to get facelift with Koichi Takada development</a>

Urban's top most read articles in Sydney in 2023

<a href="/developers/greenland-australia">Greenland Australia</a>&nbsp;has said it has been fully cooperative with the Building Commission NSW following their decision to serve them with a Draft Work Rectification Order at its North Ryde apartment development,&nbsp;<a href="/buildings/nbh-at-lachlan-s-line-25-27-epping-road-macquarie-park">NBH</a>.

There are six buildings in the NBH Lachlan's Line complex, which were completed in 2020 by GN Residential Construction Pty Ltd. There's over 880 apartments in the buildings.

"Greenland can confirm it received a Draft Work Rectification Order (Draft BWRO) from the Building Commission NSW (the Commission), at the end of October 2023, to which it promptly responded. Greenland has been fully cooperating with the Commission following the issue of the Draft BWRO," a statement from Greenland read.

"Greenland engaged multiple suitably qualified engineering consultants to undertake investigations in accordance with the requests of the Commission, within the Draft BWRO. Their initial investigations have identified the BWRO issues are localised in the lower car park levels only and that there is no risk of collapse of the building’s towers. There is no serious damage or serious structural defects at the project, as some media outlets have claimed."

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Greenland says since then they have undertaken additional investigations.

"Recommendations were made by the external engineering consultants to undertake localised repairs, to ensure the long-term durability and structural integrity of building’s concrete slabs and joints, as identified in the Draft BWRO.

"Greenland has been following all directions made by the Commission and its specialist consultants and remains fully committed to working closely with the Commission to satisfactorily resolve the situation."

Greenland has confirmed that no other buildings that it has developed are impacted by this issue.

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Greenland has confirmed that no other buildings that it has developed are impacted by this issue

Greenland "fully cooperative" with Building Commission investigation into North Ryde project NBH Lachlan's Line

Prolific Wollongong builder developer Level 33 is close to unveiling its next project.

Level 33, headed by&nbsp;longtime developer Eddy Haddad, will soon launch Easterly Wollongong, one of their most boutique projects they've undertaken in the area.

<a href="/new-apartments/easterly-wollongong-13-crown-street-wollongong">Easterly Wollongong</a> will comprise just 21 apartments across 14 levels at&nbsp;at 13 Crown Street, just the other side of Harbour Street from WIN Stadium.

The apartments will sit above a two-level podium and two ground floor retail spaces, one fronting Crown Street and the other on Harbour Street.

There will be 10 two-bedroom apartments and 11 three-bedroom units, as the developer mixes up their portfolio.

Level 33 is one of the biggest names in apartment development in the <a href="/new-apartments/wollongong-nsw-2500">Wollongong</a> district. They're the brains behind the Skye Tower on Railway Parade. Their most recent project was further north toward <a href="/new-apartments/sydney-nsw">Sydney</a> in <a href="/new-apartments/kogarah-nsw-2217">Kogarah</a>, where in 2021 they completed Kogarah Central.

They also have <a href="/news/nsw/level-33-file-plans-for-mixed-use-wollongong-development">another project on Wollongong's Crown Street</a>, near the train station on the corner of Gladstone Avenue,&nbsp;which they'll also be expecting to launch this year.

The two 19-level apartment towers on an amalgamated 6,514 sqm will have 262 apartments designed by BKA Architecture, located above a five-level podium with 1,200 sqm of retail and office space.

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>

Level 33 have two projects on Crown Street they'll be expecting to launch this year

Level 33 to unveil next Wollongong apartment development, Easterly Wollongong

iCIRT-rated builder developer TQM has completed its latest project, the $72 million Novello Wollongong.

Designed by&nbsp;<a href="/architects/design-workshop-australia">Design Workshop Australia</a>, Novello at 26 Young Street, near the centre of Wollongong a stones throw from the station, comprises 62 two and three-bedroom apartments above 1000 sqm of commercial space and three levels of basement parking.

This meticulously designed 15-storey development aims to provide residents with a future as comfortable and refreshing as the innovative city surrounding it.

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Each two and three-bedroom apartment within The Novello is impressively spacious, showcasing open-plan living and dining areas that extend to an east-facing outdoor space.

Upon entering, residents are greeted by a bright and inviting living area adorned with sunlit timber floorboards, creating a warm and welcoming ambience.

The gourmet kitchens are well-equipped with top-of-the-line SMEG appliances and elegant stone benchtops.

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Master bedrooms are thoughtfully designed with built-in wardrobes, ensuring ample storage space for a clutter-free living environment.

The stylish bathrooms in each apartment are embellished with high-quality Parisi fittings, tapware, and floor-to-ceiling tiles.

The residents have access to the rooftop with a communal infinity pool, landscaped gardens, and an outdoor barbecue area—all designed to provide a perfect vantage point for enjoying the breathtaking escarpment views.

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The building is also equipped with its own gym and function room. Taking the lift a little further down, residents will find the new basement facilities, complete with secure parking and storage spaces.

Conveniently located five minutes from the vibrant centre of <a href="/new-apartments/wollongong-nsw-2500">Wollongong</a>, <a href="/buildings/novello-wollongong-26-young-street-wollongong">Novello</a> is nestled between the Illawarra escarpment to the west and the pristine beaches to the east.

<a href="/developers/tqm-group">TQM</a> has a long history of delivering apartment developments across the whole of Sydney. They also recently completed Avia Wollongong.

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TQM complete Novello Wollongong apartment development

Sydney's urban sprawl has seen developers look for opportunities outside the confides of the Sydney CBD and its immediate surrounds.

We've looked at the top five apartment developments west of Sydney, ranging from harbourside Putney to Sydney's second CBD, Parramatta, all of which are expected to launch in 2024.

<h2>Project: Marquette &amp; Mary</h2>

<h2>Location: 4 Mary Street, Rhodes</h2>

<h2>Developer: Deicorp</h2>

This year&nbsp;<a href="/developers/deicorp" target="">Deicorp</a>&nbsp;will launch <a href="/new-apartments/marquet-mary-rhodes-1-9-marquet-street-rhodes-nsw-2138">Marquette &amp; Mary</a>, their&nbsp;$310 million,&nbsp;<a href="/architects/fk-australia" target="">Fender Katsalidis</a>-designed mixed-use tower in&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/rhodes-nsw-2138">Rhodes</a>. There will be 214 apartments across the 32-level building.

The City of Canada Bay Council Design Jury for the design excellence competition selected FK’s design for its “elegant internal apartment planning, the tripartite vertical rhythm of the facade and elegant tower form, along with the human scaled design of the podium. …The central courtyard providing light and natural ventilation, the provision of a public plaza at the southern entrance to the through site link and fine-grain design of the ground plane… “.

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To the east of the site, a new public landscaped laneway, enlivened by active retail uses on the ground level, aims to connect the greater Rhodes area.

The materiality proposed on the podium references the masonry and brickwork heritage of inter-war period bungalow typologies historically known in the suburb. Adding an atrium to the north of the podium was a key design element to provide new apartment offerings, natural light and ventilation to the site.

The tower’s eastern edges are angled and feature a profiled facade. The sleek, glassy form minimises shadowing on an existing plaza adjacent to the site, creating a dynamic and articulated tower expression.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/nsw/the-top-16-sydney-off-the-plan-apartment-developers-to-look-out-for-in-2024">The top 16 Sydney off the plan apartment developers to look out for in 2024</a>

<h2>Project: Cosmopolitan Parramatta</h2>

<h2>Location: 34 Hassall Street, Parramatta</h2>

<h2>Developer: Deicorp</h2>

<a href="/developers/deicorp" target="">Deicorp</a>&nbsp;will also&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/cosmopolitan-by-deicorp-parramatta-34-hassall-street-parramatta-nsw-2150">Cosmopolitan Parramatta</a>, their two 46-level, side by side towers in <a href="/new-apartments/parramatta-nsw">Parramatta</a> which will add another 600 apartments to their portfolio.

Designed by Turner,&nbsp;Cosmopolitan Parramatta will comprise one, two and three-bedroom apartments which will sit above a new hub of retail village laneways with alfresco dining hospital.

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The entire structure is inspired by a nature, offering a park-like experience for both residents and visitors. The apartment's design follows this theme, providing district views of nearby points of interest such as the river and parkland, inviting the surrounding nature in to each of the homes.&nbsp;

Cosmopolitan is ideally located on Hassal Street, overlooking the park and next to the new light rail stop.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/nsw/turner-unveil-design-plans-for-deicorps-new-hassall-street-parramatta-apartments">Turner unveil design plans for Deicorp's new Hassall Street Parramatta apartments</a>

<h2>Project: Pier 20</h2>

<h3>Location: 20 Waterview Street, Putney NSW 2112</h3>

<h3>Developer: PERIFA and Abadeen</h3>

Newly launched <a href="/new-apartments/sydney-nsw">Sydney</a>-based development company <a href="/developers/perifa">PERIFA</a> is partnering up with developer <a href="/developers/abadeen-group">Abadeen</a> on a waterfront precinct in <a href="/new-apartments/putney-nsw-2112">Putney</a>, intending to create a&nbsp;premium mixed-use development on the harbour.

The project, named <a href="/new-apartments/putney-wharf-residences-20-waterview-street-putney">Pier 20</a>, spans 15,870 sqm and includes the refurbishment of Halvorsen's boatshed to create a waterfront dining and commercial area, the construction of two three-level apartment buildings, 18 three-level townhouses, and a 36-berth marina.

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Pier 20, located near Putney Village, provides immediate access to major retail amenities and is within walking distance of ferry stops, train lines, and local parks.

Joe Tack, Abadeen's Chief Operating Officer, sees the project as a rare opportunity to regenerate a significant infill site with 300 metres of waterfrontage.&nbsp;

The mix of townhouses, apartments, curated food and beverage options, and a new marina is expected to be a unique offering when the project is brought to market in 2024. Pier 20 is slated for completion in 2027.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/nsw/perifa-and-abadeen-to-create-putney-waterfront-precinct-putney-wharf-residences">PERIFA and Abadeen to create Putney waterfront precinct, Pier 20</a>

<h2>Location: 9-13 Blaxland Road, Rhodes</h2>

<h3>Developer: Billbergia</h3>

National property developer <a href="/builders/billbergia-construction">Billbergia</a> is seeking to create a new sustainable tower in the heart of <a href="/new-apartments/rhodes-nsw-2138">Rhodes</a>.

The proposed tower, located at 9-13 Blaxland Road, will rise 37 levels and home 244 apartments. It is designed to be environmentally friendly and aligned with the principles of the Rhodes Place Strategy.&nbsp;

The apartments will sit atop a mixed-use podium with nine levels of basement car parking, a café, and outdoor seating.

The design also incorporates a two-storey high suspended Ficus tree at the entrance as a nod to nearby remnant giant Ficus trees from the early 1900s.&nbsp;

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The <a href="/architects/group-gsa">Group GSA</a>-designed tower will be part of the Rhodes Station Gateway East precinct, rezoned by the NSW State Government in 2021, and is intended to connect various public spaces such as Blaxland Road, Rhodes Station, Churchill Tucker Reserve, McIlwaine Park, and Brays Bay.

The proposed tower aims to set a new benchmark for sustainable living, targeting a 7.4 Star NaTHERS sustainability rating. It includes communal spaces, a rooftop tree canopy, and an infinity pool.&nbsp;

The overall architectural concept is described as a "vertical forest," with a green façade providing both aesthetic appeal and practical benefits such as acoustic and urban heat mitigation.

The tower's design emphasises sustainability, with features like natural cross-ventilation, vertical biophilic gardens, and a focus on waste minimisation, recycling, green transportation, landscaping by Singaporean landscape studio Salad Dressing, climate adaptability, and eco-materials.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/nsw/billbergia-file-for-sustainable-rhodes-apartment-development">Billbergia file for sustainable Rhodes apartment development</a>

<h2>Location: 444-446 Concord Road, Rhodes</h2>

<h3>Developer: Meriton</h3>

Australia's largest apartment builder <a href="/builders/meriton">Meriton</a> is gearing up for a new buy-to-sell project in Rhodes.

The $137 million project involves the development of two towers designed by <a href="/architects/plus-architecture">Plus Architecture</a>, comprising a total of 285 apartments on a 5,516 sqm site situated across Blaxland Road, Concord Road, and Llewellyn Street.

The apartment includes configurations in one, two, three, and four-bedroom, with over half of the units being two-bedroom apartments.

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The project includes amenities such as nearly 1,500 sqm of communal open space, a rooftop swimming pool on the smaller building, and five levels of basement providing 283 car parking spaces, 678 bicycle spaces, and 57 motorcycle spaces.&nbsp;

The Rhodes development will also have a 1,143 sqm medical centre, a 1,153 sqm child care centre, 529 sqm of commercial tenancy, and four retail tenancies totalling 626 sqm.&nbsp;

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/nsw/first-look-meriton-propose-137-million-rhodes-apartment-towers">First look: Meriton propose $137 million Rhodes apartment towers</a>

The top off the plan apartment developments in Sydney's west to look out for in 2024

The top 25 off the plan apartment developments to look out for across Sydney in 2024

ASX-listed developer Mirvac has revealed its West Pennant Hills masterplan, Highforest by Mirvac.

It was a year ago Urban revealed the plans for the <a href="/news/nsw/mirvac-lodge-concept-plans-for-coonara-by-mirvac-hills-district-masterplan">near 26-hectare, $700 million community</a>&nbsp;which will have around 418 apartments and townhouses on the site&nbsp;bordering the Cumberland State Forest. Around 10 hectares of remnant bushland will be dedicated to the stage government as public open space.

Mirvac promise a "harmonious blend of modern living and nature."

There will be 252 apartments and 166 houses, considerably less than the 1,500 homes that were envisaged for the large site. The apartments will be spread across four buildings no higher than eight levels.

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The state government expedited Mirvac's planning proposal, greenlighting the site's rezoning after the local council rejected it.

Mirvac's commitment to environmental stewardship is evident in its decision to protect approximately 10 hectares of remnant forest.&nbsp;

“This forest will become publicly accessible for the first time in 100 years, transforming the site from private land with no public access into a sanctuary for all to enjoy," Mirvac said.

Highforest, spearheaded by <a href="/architects/mirvac-design">Mirvac Design</a>, is set to revolutionise residential living, focusing on the connection of architecture, green spaces, and landscaped walking paths.&nbsp;

The development comprises generously proportioned semi-detached and terrace homes, offering flexibility to meet the evolving needs of families.

Additionally, four apartment buildings with deep balconies and large windows provide an immersive connection with nature inspired by the concept of treehouse living.

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The first apartment release, dubbed Eucalypt, will feature a range of one, two, three, and four-bedroom residences, many of which capture views of the surrounding forest.&nbsp;

The apartments offer various sizes, layouts, and configurations, with some units incorporating dedicated media and study areas.

On the housing front, the first release, Treeview, will have three, four, and five-bedroom residences, including a mix of semi-detached and attached homes.&nbsp;

Key features encompass provisions for additional media, family, and study spaces, along with private open spaces such as ground-level and upper-level balconies.

Residents of Highforest will have access to an array of amenities, including generous open spaces, parks, play areas, and a private resident-only recreational facility, which will house an indoor swimming pool, gym, and community dining area.

The <a href="/new-townhouses/west-pennant-hills-nsw-2125">West Pennant Hills projec</a>t will be just 800 metres from Cherrybrook Metro Station.

The state government expedited Mirvac's planning proposal, greenlighting the site's rezoning after the local council rejected it

Mirvac launch West Pennant Hills masterplan, Highforest by Mirvac

It's been third time lucky for developer&nbsp;<a href="/developers/deicorp">Deicorp</a>, who has secured gazettal approval for its 16-storey mixed-use project at the Five Ways Junction in <a href="/new-apartments/crows-nest-nsw-2065">Crows Nest</a>.&nbsp;

They withdrew their first proposal for the site, which borders Pacific Highway, Alexander Street and Falcon Street, back in 2020, and then had their second application, which was a drop in density from 36 levels to 19 levels, rejected.

The gazettal approval is for 16 levels with 129 apartments designed by&nbsp;<a href="/architects/turner-studio">Turner Studio</a>. The first three levels of the project will be a podium with 8,000 sqm of commercial space. The seven basement levels will home 247 car spaces.

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The project application approval follows the official rezoning of the site in December, ushering in a new era with favourable planning controls. Notable changes include an increased height limit from 16 metres to 62.5 metres, facilitating the creation of a 16-storey mixed-use structure.&nbsp;

Situated just minutes from the soon-to-be-opened Crows Nest Metro Station, the strategic location ensures convenient and frequent access to <a href="/new-apartments/north-sydney-nsw">North Sydney</a>&nbsp;and the CBD.

The island site is part of the NSW government's ambitious place-led renewal policy for North Sydney.

Comprising 19 allotments, the successful amalgamation of lots enables a holistic redevelopment with a unified public domain.

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Upon completion, the project will extend the village's public domain, forge better connections to key bus transit stops, create valuable employment opportunities, and provide much-needed additional housing.&nbsp;

The Five Ways approval joins Deicorp's recent development approval success in <a href="/new-apartments/parramatta-nsw">Parramatta</a> and <a href="/new-apartments/melrose-park-nsw-2114">Melrose Park</a>&nbsp;which brings them 1,200 apartments in their immediate pipeline, adding to their&nbsp;3,200 units already under construction.

The island site is part of the NSW government's ambitious place-led renewal policy for North Sydney

Deicorp secure gazettal approval for Falcon & Alexander, Crows Nest apartment development

There's plenty of activity in the new development space heading into 2024.

While there's a significant number of developments which are set to launch when they secure council approvals, there's also those that have weathered a number of storms in the industry in the last few years, from COVID and its lockdowns to construction costs and labour shortages, and are set to complete in 2024.

We've cast our eye across <a href="/new-townhouses/sydney-nsw">Sydney</a> and looked at the best off the plan apartment developments set to finish construction in 2024.&nbsp;

<h2>Project: Aura by Aqualand</h2>

<h3>Location: North Sydney</h3>

<h3>Developer: Aqualand</h3>

Aqualand is estimating a mid-2024 completion for its luxury North Sydney apartment development, AURA by Aqualand.

Topping out last year, Aqualand's in house construction team Aqualand Construction, is progressing the internal fit out of each of the 386 apartments. The apartments will sit above a two-level podium with a number of retail and commercial spaces which will activate the Walker Street streetscape.

True to delivering projects that will last, Aqualand has&nbsp;engaged a third party to undertake a peer review on quality assurance once the fit-out is complete, giving buyers even more assurances of a quality build.

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Designed by <a href="/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a>, <a href="/buildings/aura-by-aqualand-north-sydney-168-walker-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">AURA by Aqualand</a> features an elegantly curved and undulating facade which creates an illusion that the single structure is divided into four separate towers, with staggered peaks stepping down from level 29 to level 23. The distinctive hourglass shape cinches in at the level-nine ‘waist’ of the building, where the resident’s community centre is located.

AURA by Aqualand’s extensive retail precinct will provide residents with a curated shopping and dining destination on their doorstep, including a providore, bakery, café and wine bar, an all-day diner and a contemporary Japanese restaurant. A network of landscaped laneways will welcome people into the precinct.

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Other resident amenities include a 24-hour concierge service, a Technogym-equipped gymnasium, a wellness room, a pool of Tesla cars to share, and end-of-trip facilities. A glamorous rooftop area offers a sky sun deck, private dining rooms, barbecue and kitchen space for year-round al fresco entertaining.

AURA represents the fifth residential project delivered by Aqualand since the company’s launch in 2014. It is well on the way to joining a portfolio of other notable completed projects, such as <a href="/buildings/blue-at-lavender-bay-61-lavender-street-milsons-point">BLUE at Lavender Bay</a> in <a href="/developments/milsons-point-nsw-2061">Milsons Point</a> and <a href="/buildings/the-revy-pyrmont-8-darling-island-road-pyrmont">The REVY</a> at Darling Island.

<h2>Project: Grand Reve</h2>

<h3>Location: Castle Hill</h3>

<h3>Developer: Kassis Homes</h3>

Luxury home builder turned developer <a href="/builders/kassis-homes">Kassis Homes</a> has 4.5-star iCIRT-rated builder Dasco working towards a late 2024 finish of their debut apartment development, <a href="/buildings/grand-reve-castle-hill-8-18-garthowen-crescent-castle-hill">Grand Reve</a> in <a href="/new-apartments/castle-hill-nsw-2154">Castle Hill</a>.

Grand Reve, a two-tower, 185-apartment development, has been popular with Hills District locals, in particular downsizers. Prospective home buyers can secure an apartment at Grand Reve with <a href="/news/nsw/grand-reve-apartments-in-castle-hill-offer-purchase-with-just-10k-deposit">just a $10k deposit</a>, and with <a href="/news/nsw/buy-with-confidence-kassis-homes-offers-10-year-structural-defect-insurance-at-grand-reve">10-year structural defect insurance</a>.

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Prices start at $580,000 at the Garthowen Crescent project which has also attracted first home buyers, upsizers, and even investors have purchased apartments due to the surge in popularity of Castle Hill, the hub of the Hills District which is drawing attention because of the new North West Metro and Hills Showground Precinct redevelopment.

There are 37 different floor plans available at Grand Reve, with configurations ranging from studios to three-bedroom units and even a handful of split-level, townhouse-style dwellings.

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All of the apartments at Grand Reve feature Wolf appliances, with the large two and three-bedroom options also including Sub-Zero refrigeration systems as standard inclusions.

A significant focus for Grand Reve was to offer residents extensive outdoor space within the development. Some 2,300 sqm has been reserved for landscaped communal gardens.&nbsp;

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/nsw/why-castle-hills-grand-reve-is-attracting-the-downsizer">Why Castle Hill's Grand Reve is attracting the downsizer</a>

<h2>Project: Lumia</h2>

<h3>Location: Norwest</h3>

<h3>Developer: Sekisui House Australia</h3>

Builder <a href="/builders/growthbuilt">Growthbuilt</a> began construction of <a href="/developers/sekisui-house-australia">Sekisui House Australia</a>’s <a href="/buildings/the-orchards-lumia-norwest-104-fairway-drive-norwest-nsw-2153">Lumia</a> last year after the development successfully sold over 90 per cent of the apartments, and is now approaching completion early this year.

Sekisui expects to welcome residents to Lumia in August 2024.&nbsp;

Lumia is the third stage at Sekisui House’s award-winning master plan development The Orchards.

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The Turner Studio-designed Lumia comprises 330 apartments in one to four-bedroom configurations. Within the range are multiple designs and layouts of apartment sizes for every demographic and design preference.

Many apartments feature additional Max space, an additional living area that can be used as a study or 'work from home office', a children's play area, or a reading room.

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Residents can personalise their living space by choosing from two colour schemes: a neutral palette with muted tones and a dark scheme that embraces a mix of warm and cool tones.

The apartments are complemented by three key features of the development: a landscaped communal courtyard garden, outdoor pool, and pavilion, with seating and views of the pool and linear park.&nbsp;

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Other amenities in the development include a heated swimming pool, outdoor dining, and BBQ facilities.

Lumia is located in the heart of <a href="/new-apartments/norwest-nsw-2153">Norwest</a> and just a 10-minute walk from the Sydney Metro.

<h2>Project: The Ashford</h2>

<h3>Location: Castle Hill</h3>

<h3>Developer: Deicorp</h3>

<a href="/developers/deicorp">Deicorp</a> will sign off on the first stage of <a href="/buildings/the-ashford-castle-hill-25-ashford-avenue-castle-hill">Ashford</a>, their Castle Hill apartment development, this year.

Over 70 per cent of the apartments in the first stage have sold.

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Deicorp has teamed up architectural practice <a href="/architects/turner-studio">Turner Studio</a> has teamed up to create The Ashford, located within the emerging Showground precinct and just a two-minute walk from the Hills Showground Metro Railway Station.

The larger three-bedroom apartments in The Ashford, priced at just over $1 million, have been attracting both downsizers and families, the latter also attracted to&nbsp;several reputable schools in Castle Hill including Excelsior Public School and Castle Hill High School, both located within one kilometre of The Ashford.

<h2>Project: Astrid Castle Hill</h2>

<h3>Location: Castle Hill</h3>

<h3>Developer: CBD Core</h3>

By early next year, local developer and builder <a href="/builders/cbd-core">CBD Core</a> hopes to welcome residents into <a href="/buildings/astrid-castle-hill-11-15-fishburn-crescent-castle-hill">Astrid</a>, its second apartment development in the Hills Showground Precinct.

Astrid will comprise 94 one, two and three-bedroom apartments with prices ranging from $605,000 to $1.96 million.&nbsp;

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CBD Core engaged <a href="/developers/zhinar-architects-pty-ltd">Zhinar Architects</a> to design the modern two-building project, including dual-level penthouses with personal lifts.

Astrid will offer an array of lifestyle amenities, including Astrid Lounge, an exclusive resident-only zone, providing a space for relaxation and productivity, complete with dedicated workstations.

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There'll also be a solar roof-powered outdoor workspace cabana with lush landscaping, a heated lap pool and sun deck, commercial outdoor cooking barbecue facilities, and a state-of-the-art gym.

Astrid is just behind their completed apartment development, <a href="/new-apartments/oriel-33-dawes-avenue-castle-hill">Oriel</a>, and only minutes from the Showground Metro station.

Buyers can still purchase a one, two or three-bedroom apartment in Astrid, with prices starting from $605,000.&nbsp;

<h2>Project: Heritage Wollongong</h2>

<h3>Location: Wollongong</h3>

<h3>Developer: Modco Constructions</h3>

Three gold star iCIRT-rated builder developer <a href="/developers/modco-constructions">Modco Constructions</a> is on track to complete the construction of <a href="/buildings/heritage-37-virginia-street-north-wollongong">Heritage</a> at North Wollongong.

Designed by <a href="/architects/prd-architects">PRD Architects</a>, Heritage comprises 22 apartments and penthouses in one, two, and three-bedroom configurations across a five-level building.

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Nestled within the meticulously landscaped gardens of Heritage stands an impressive heritage-listed Magnolia tree. This majestic tree seamlessly complements the sophisticated coastal ambience of the apartment interiors.

The designer apartments enjoy a free-flowing design and hardwood European oak flooring throughout. Expansive outdoor terraces flood the home with abundant natural light, extending the living spaces and providing a tranquil streetscape backdrop for alfresco gatherings and dining.

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Heritage is at a level 500 metre stroll to North Beach, cafes, and restaurants.

Homeowners can anticipate a swift move-in by early next year.

<h2>Project: Downtown Zetland</h2>

<h3>Location: Zetland</h3>

<h3>Developer: Deicorp</h3>

Deicorp's highly anticipated <a href="/buildings/downtown-zetland-106-116-epsom-road-zetland">Downtown</a> <a href="/developments/zetland-nsw-2017">Zetland</a> project is rapidly taking shape, with recent construction updates revealing significant milestones on Buildings A and B.

Andrew Coleman, Deicorp's Construction and Development Executive, said Building A's entire concrete superstructure will be completed this month, with works across the other buildings progressing well. &nbsp;

"Concrete structure works have been topped out, up to the roof level, on Building B," Coleman said.

“External face brickwork and installation of windows has advanced up to Levels 5 and 6. Finishing trades are now preparing to commence on the ground floor and lift lobby areas.”

Residential storage cages and high-level drainage systems are fitted to all basement car parking areas.

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Downtown boasts four distinct buildings crafted by renowned architects MHNDU and BVN Architects, offering 546 one, two and three-bedroom apartments upon completion.

There are now just a handful of apartment left to sell after strong demand from both owner-occupiers and investors.

<h2>Project: Watervue Newcastle</h2>

<h3>Location: Newcastle West</h3>

<h3>Developer: Next Level Seven Pty Ltd</h3>

<a href="/new-apartments/newcastle-nsw">Newcastle</a> and <a href="/new-apartments/belmont-nsw-2280">Lake Macquarie</a> apartment developer, <a href="/developers/next-level-seven-pty-ltd">Next Level Seven</a>, aims for a less than a year build on their rare Newcastle development at 10 Street, dubbed <a href="/new-apartments/watervue-newcastle-10-steel-street-newcastle-nsw-2302">Watervue</a>.

Watervue comprises 106 apartments spread across a 19-level tower that offers panoramic views of the city and the harbour.&nbsp;

Designed by <a href="/architects/stewart-architecture">Stewart Architecture</a>, prospective homeowners can select from various apartment options, including one-bedroom, one-bedroom plus study, two-bedroom, three-bedroom configurations, and two luxury penthouses. Serviced by three lifts, each floor accommodates a maximum of seven apartments.&nbsp;

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Situated just one block from Newcastle’s harbour, apartments from level 12 and above offer uninterrupted views of the busy working waterway.&nbsp;

Lower levels provide view corridors to the harbour, overlooking Watervue’s private swimming pool, with its beach area and landscaped surrounds.

Exclusive upgrade packages are available for all apartments, including appliance upgrades, heated bathroom floors and towel rails, ceiling fans, and power outlets in car spaces.&nbsp;

Secure parking is provided for all apartments, with each car space having a storage cage.

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On the four-level podium, residents can socialise in the residents’ lounge or take advantage of the well-equipped business hub.&nbsp;

Residents can pick herbs from the lush edible garden on the podium rooftop, get together on the pool deck or dip in the 25-metre heated lap pool.

Next Level Seven appointed builder <a href="/builders/bloc">Bloc Constructions</a> to build Watervue, with an estimated completion date in September 2024.

<h2>Project: Splendour</h2>

<h3>Location: Bellevue Hill</h3>

<h3>Developer: Denwol</h3>

Prominent Sydney developer <a href="/developers/denwol-group">Denwol</a> is approaching the completion of its <a href="/new-apartments/bellevue-hill-nsw-2023">Bellevue Hill</a> boutique apartment development, Splendour, hovering over the 15-hectare Cooper Park on Victoria Road.

Following the recent release of the final few apartments, builder <a href="/builders/growthbuilt">Growthbuilt</a> is expected to complete construction in the first quarter of 2024.

<a href="/buildings/splendour-bellevue-hill-206d-victoria-road-bellevue-hill">Splendour</a> comprises 25 two, three and four-bedroom apartments designed to take in as much nature as possible by <a href="/architects/up-architects">UP Architects</a>.

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The apartments boast spacious living areas with elegant timber floorboards leading to full-width glass sliding doors, opening onto a generous terrace with panoramic views of Cooper Park's tree canopy, the Sydney City skyline, Harbour Bridge, and Opera House.

Homeowners can choose from two colour schemes to customise their home: the uplifting Dawn or the evocative Dusk.&nbsp;

Splendour also includes an innovative, flexible room for additional living space.

Outside, the residents will enjoy a communal Secret Garden landscaped by Sturt Nobel Associates.

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Sitting majestically on the clifftop and forming a botanical escarpment, the Secret Garden features a diverse botanical array and ornamental water features on the manicured lawns.

Situated at 206D Victoria Road, Splendour enjoys a prime position near Bellevue Hill Village, Westfield <a href="/new-apartments/bondi-junction-nsw-2022">Bondi Junction</a>, medical facilities, public transport, and prestigious schools.

<h2>Project: Koyo Crows Nest</h2>

<h3>Location: Crows Nest</h3>

<h3>Developer: Abadeen Group</h3>

Sydney's Lower North Shore is soon home to a new architectural masterpiece, with <a href="/developers/abadeen-group">Abadeen Group</a> engaging renowned architect <a href="/architects/koichi-takada-architects">Koichi Takada</a> to design their latest project, <a href="/new-apartments/koyo-crows-nest-1-11-rodborough-avenue-crows-nest">Koyo</a>.

Koyo comprises 27 predominantly three-bedroom apartments in a cul-de-sac setting in the heart of <a href="/new-apartments/crows-nest-nsw-2065">Crows Nest</a>, aimed towards the downsizer market with luxury finishes and extensive local amenities within walking distance.

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Inspired by the vibrant colours of autumn, Koyo embodies Takada's philosophy of simplicity, expressive materials, and organic forms, both inside and out.

The gently curved façades draw inspiration from the nearby harbour bays, blending Koyo with the natural surroundings.&nbsp;

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Stepping inside, there will be 18 three-bedroom apartments located at each corner of the development to have larger outdoor spaces and seven two-bedroom and two one-bedroom apartments. They all have parking, and a number have an additional study or courtyard.

Abadeen offers buyers to upgrade the apartments with several exclusive options, including adding a built-in bar, a timber-crafted study nook, or a fireplace in the living room.

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