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

Busy builder developer HYG has launched their second apartment development of 2023.

Following on from their Waterloo apartment project TB.W, HYG has launched <a href="/new-apartments/keynote-residences-beecroft-5-wongala-crescent-beecroft">Keynote Residences</a> in the suburb of <a href="/new-apartments/beecroft-nsw-2119">Beecroft</a>, in the Hornsby Shire but near Parramatta.

Developed in collaboration with Cottee Parker, <a href="/new-apartments/keynote-residences-beecroft-5-wongala-crescent-beecroft">Keynote Residences</a> presents 34 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments and two large four-bedroom penthouses. The penthouse grants exclusive access to 80 sqm of balcony space.

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The <a href="/new-apartments/keynote-residences-beecroft-5-wongala-crescent-beecroft">five-level building</a> will fit right into the Beecroft High Street with its versatile retail space at the ground level, and its use of colour and materials that resonate with the suburban environment.

"The building and the interiors address the materiality of the suburbs, so we've used brick that's common to the area," Cottee Parker Principal Designer Angelo Di Marco said.

"The materials are earthy and autumnal in tone. They're sort of materials that we're familiar with, so it feels very natural environment that blends in with the surrounding area."

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Each apartment is designed with a focus on modern elegance yet welcoming atmosphere. Engineered European oak timber floors add warmth, while panelled feature walls contribute a unique textural element. Some residences feature Australian-designed and handcrafted Ceto feature lights in kitchens and bathrooms for a bespoke touch.

Generous, stylish living areas create the perfect environment for entertaining, flowing to spacious alfresco areas set against a backdrop of sweeping views.

"We've really focused on the indoor and outdoor living spaces. I think the most significant thing about Keynote is the ability to flow from inside to outside on your terrace into having these district views, feeling part of the treetops, feeling part of the village below," Di Marco added.

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Kitchens boast a curved island made from timber veneer, topped with engineered stone and detailed joinery, creating a functional and aesthetically pleasing space.

Bedrooms have been designed as calming havens appointed with Acacia Hill carpet. Several master suites open to the alfresco areas for an airy indoor-outdoor flow, with large sliding glass doors drawing light into the spaces.

A number of the master suites enjoy the privilege of a custom-designed walk-in dressing area and wardrobe lit by LED lights to store and display famous designer pieces.

In the bathrooms, larger tiles add sophistication, complemented by heated towel rails for a touch of luxury and warmth.

Select units feature versatile piano rooms, catering to music enthusiasts or as flexible multi-purpose spaces.

Keynote is located next to the retail hub of <a href="/new-apartments/beecroft-nsw-2119">Beecroft</a> Place and directly opposite the <a href="/new-apartments/beecroft-nsw-2119">Beecroft</a> train station. The central location is fantastic for families and young couples, with Arden Anglican School and <a href="/new-apartments/beecroft-nsw-2119">Beecroft</a> Public School within walking distance.

The development is slated for completion in December 2025.

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The five-level building will fit right into the Beecroft High Street with its versatile retail space at the ground level, and its use of colour and materials that resonate with the suburban environment

Staff Writer

HYG launch rare Beecroft apartment development, Keynote Residences

Developments across Australia are getting greener.

In the financial year 2022-23,&nbsp;Green Star certifications increased by more than 80 per cent, the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has announced.

Over 800 certifications were issued across Australia, showing sustainability is on the rise.

Jorge Chapa, Chief Impact Officer at GBCA, said the&nbsp;2022–23 financial year saw GBCA issue more than 840 Green Star certifications – the highest number since the inception of Green Star,” Chapa said.

“This year we saw an unprecedented number of certifications across a range of projects from universities to the interiors of retail stores, and from industrial precincts to sporting arenas hosting the Women’s FIFA World cup here in Australia.”

Now over 80,000 people live in Green Star rated apartment buildings, while over&nbsp;890,000 people will live or work in the 70 Green Star-certified communities, including more than 510,000 residents and 380,000 workers and students.

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There's an upcoming release of Green Star Fitouts which will help drive&nbsp;circular, healthy, responsible and positive outcomes in commercial space, while a tailored pathway for apartment buildings within Green Star Buildings is also under development.

Chapa emphasised the importance of the relationship between Green Star, industry, and the community.

“2023 was the year of game changers, milestones, and growth for the GBCA, but also for industry who responded to the calls for a more sustainable, resilient, and healthy built environment.”

<a href="/developers/sekisui-house-australia">Sekisui House Australia's</a> West Village precinct in <a href="/new-apartments/west-end-qld-4101">West End</a> is a 6-Star Green Star Community. Their apartments feature tinted windows to reduce heat gain and energy bills, rainwater tanks to create a greywater recycling system, and a&nbsp;21kW solar PV system to generate renewable entry in the communal areas.

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AVJennings are pursuing a&nbsp;5-Star Green Star Community rating, as well as a 7-Star natHERS Rating, at their new <a href="/new-apartments/brunswick-west-vic-3055">Brunswick West development</a>, <a href="/buildings/harvest-square-apartments-and-townhomes">Harvest Square</a>.

The walkable community&nbsp;is fully electric, and features an 18-metre-wide green corridor with productive plantings for the enjoyment of all residents.

Over 800 certifications were issued across Australia, showing sustainability is on the rise

Apartment developments getting more sustainable: Green Building Council of Australia

Luxury developer Central Element has secured approval to add a sixth level to Pienza, its luxury residential and retail project in Neutral Bay.

The North Sydney Council has just given the go ahead to add another floor, two years after the original proposal for five levels was approved.

The sixth level addition will mean a further seven&nbsp;apartments will become available for the in-demand development. They are are set to be released next year.

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Located at 12-14 Waters Road on the North Eastern corner of Neutral Bay village, the mixed-use development will now feature&nbsp;37 north-facing luxury apartments with communal rooftop leisure space, landscaped gardens, pool and yoga deck. They will sit above five premium retail spaces located on the ground floor and below ground.&nbsp;

As part of CE’s holistic approach to placemaking, the development will include impactful improvements to the public areas on the ground floor of the precinct and each retail tenant will be handpicked to compliment the dynamic foodie and social hub, appealing to both locals and residents, and further reorienting the burgeoning village as Neutral Bay’s true town centre.&nbsp;

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Sales for Pienza have been strong since launching to market last year – achieving record-breaking prices for Neutral Bay, including a $7 million three-bedroom sale.

One-bedroom apartments are sold out, with two-bedrooms fetching over $3 million, and three-bedrooms priced from $4.2 million to $7 million.

It is expected this new release will continue to achieve record sales figures for the area.

Central Element has been busy in recent months, first securing approval for their <a href="/news/nsw/central-element-to-redevelop-coogees-1860-s-ballamac-house-into-luxury-apartments">redevelopment of Coogee's 1860s Ballamac House</a>&nbsp;before acquiring a <a href="/news/nsw/central-element-secure-prized-bondi-beach-site-for-new-apartment-development">prime site in Bondi Beach</a> where they are planning ultra-premium apartments and houses which are expected to start from $20 million.

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The sixth level addition will mean a further seven apartments will become available for the in-demand development



Central Element add another level to Pienza, Neutral Bay apartment development

Prominent North Shore apartment developer <a href="/developers/hyecorp-property-group">Hyecorp</a> has started marketing its latest project.

They've collaborated with the <a href="/new-apartments/roseville-nsw-2069">Roseville</a> Memorial Club and PBD Architects to create <a href="/new-apartments/juliet-roseville-64-pacific-highway-roseville">Juliet Roseville</a>, a boutique-scale apartment development comprising just 35 unique apartments with a rooftop entertaining area and a new Memorial Club.&nbsp;

In a prime location adjoining the <a href="/new-apartments/roseville-nsw-2069">Roseville</a> Memorial Park, <a href="/new-apartments/juliet-roseville-64-pacific-highway-roseville">Juliet</a> presents one, two, three, and four-bedroom apartments overlooking <a href="/new-apartments/roseville-nsw-2069">Roseville</a> treetops, many of which feature multipurpose and study rooms.

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Characterised by terraces framed by extended, subtly curved arches wrapped around a softly curved building with rounded corners, Juliet's facade epitomises PBD's hallmark of organic, contemporary design.

Inside, Juliet's layout and design have been thoughtfully crafted with owner-occupiers in mind.&nbsp;

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The apartments are centred by stone benchtop kitchens well-appointed with Fisher and Paykel premium appliances and complemented by a generous pull-out pantry and spice rack.

The open-plan layout of each apartment extends to large private terraces, ideal for alfresco dining or entertaining right at home.

Residents can customise their apartments through Hyecorp’s Live Your Way interior design service. The colour options, Rise and Bloom, provide a neutral backdrop ready to layer with the owner's style.

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This customisation service is offered in addition to an exclusive array of bespoke, high-end finishes, optimal layouts, and desirable living amenities.

Crowning the development is a beautifully landscaped, ambiently lit communal rooftop for alfresco barbecues or sunset drinks with family and friends.

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<a href="/new-apartments/juliet-roseville-64-pacific-highway-roseville">Juliet</a> is a five-minute walk to <a href="/new-apartments/roseville-nsw-2069">Roseville</a> Village, <a href="/new-apartments/roseville-nsw-2069">Roseville</a> Train Station and Roseville Cinemas, and a two-minute drive from Chatswood CBD.

A grand opening launch to the public will be held for <a href="/new-apartments/juliet-roseville-64-pacific-highway-roseville">Juliet</a>&nbsp;on November 25 on Larkin Lane, Roseville. Prices start from $900,000.

<a href="/developers/hyecorp-property-group">Hyecorp</a> currently have two other projects they're working on on Sydney's Lower North Shore. They have the under construction <a href="/new-apartments/audrey-st-leonards-13-19-canberra-avenue-st-leonards">Audrey in St Leonards</a>&nbsp;and Hyegrove in Willoughby.

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In a prime location adjoining the Roseville Memorial Park, Juliet presents one, two, three, and four-bedroom apartments overlooking Roseville treetops, many of which feature multipurpose and study rooms

Hyecorp reveal latest North Shore apartment development, Juliet Roseville

<a href="/new-apartments/chatswood-nsw-2067">Chatswood</a> is set to welcome one of its most high-end towers to date, with&nbsp;Tian An LFD Developments unveiling its new mixed-use development, <a href="/new-apartments/hammond-greens-chatswood-5-9-gordon-avenue-chatswood">Hammond Greens</a>.

Located at 5-9 Gordon Avenue, soaring over the <a href="/new-apartments/chatswood-nsw-2067">Chatswood</a> Bowling Club, the $67 million <a href="/new-apartments/hammond-greens-chatswood-5-9-gordon-avenue-chatswood">Hammond Greens</a> comprises 64 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments across 27 levels.

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Designed by the award-winning FJC Studio, the apartments in&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/hammond-greens-chatswood-5-9-gordon-avenue-chatswood">Hammond Greens</a> will sit above 1,476 sqm of retail and commercial space, aiming to offer a diverse hybrid work environment and communal spaces to foster connection with the local and broader community.

FJC Studio, who won the design competition for the project last year, said in their Design Statement submitted to the Willoughby Council their concept is for a different type of vertical living.

"Not a conventional tower apartment tower of dark glass but a unique form of vertical living that belongs on the North Shore, draws on the vernacular and materiality of the suburban living, and attracts residents who are drawn to the great beauty of this bushland suburb close to urban and village centres.

"The new built form is defined by the integration of selected native tree and plant species at the podium level and integrated up between the narrow tower forms creates a new suburban, landscaped tower."

They said it will appeal&nbsp;to young professionals, couples, and empty-nesters.

Residents will have access to an oasis pool deck, outdoor gym, yoga room, golf simulator, and expansive floating gardens&nbsp;by Sturt Noble overlooking unobstructed Chatswood streetscape and skyline views.

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Tian An LFD is one of&nbsp;Australia’s oldest listed property developers, then known as Port Bouvard. Tian An Australia has grown to become one of the country’s most successful operators with a strong track record of quality residential development in key markets on the west and east coasts. It is back by Hong Kong-listed shareholder Tian An China Investments Company, which has delivered more than 1.7 million sqm of commercial and residential property in China since 2013.

CBRE is marketing <a href="/new-apartments/hammond-greens-chatswood-5-9-gordon-avenue-chatswood">Hammond Greens</a>.

<a href="/new-apartments/hammond-greens-chatswood-5-9-gordon-avenue-chatswood">Hammond Greens</a> is the second development by Tian An LFD on Gordon Avenue. They also have the 110-apartment tower Hammond Place on an amalgamated site across&nbsp;10 Gordon Avenue and 15-19 Nelson Street. That will bring a further&nbsp;2,606 sqm of retail and commercial space.

Billbergia has also focused on the hybrid work environment at their new tower in Chatswood. They've recently submitted plans for two 27-level towers with 251 apartments, above a commercial podium with&nbsp;retail spaces, commercial showrooms, and flexible SOHO style live/work offerings.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/nsw/billbergia-focus-on-hybrid-remote-working-at-new-chatswood-apartment-development">Billbergia focus on hybrid, remote working at new Chatswood apartment development</a>

Located at 5-9 Gordon Avenue, soaring over the Chatswood Bowling Club, the $67 million Hammond Greens comprises 64 luxury apartments across 27 levels

First look: Hammond Greens, Chatswood apartment tower revealed

Australian developer Billbergia has revealed the high-level architectural plan for a $170 million mixed-use development in Chatswood, set to deliver Sydney’s North Shore’s first ever next-generation residences designed to cater to post-COVID hybrid and remote working needs.

Located at 8 Wilson Street at the northern tip of the Chatswood CBD - the new development represents Billbergia’s first residential development on the North Shore,with the prolific developer renowned for its urban renewal projects on the Wentworth Point and Rhodes peninsulas.

It features striking architecture by multidisciplinary firm PBD Architects, whose design was selected following a competitive design excellence process.

Saul Moran, Billbergia's Development Director Planning and Design, said the&nbsp;new project will feature innovative live-work typologies and deliver critically needed new housing along with next-generation commercial spaces.

"It will be a dynamic, highly liveable, and activated precinct upon completion, one which adapts seamlessly to more flexible post-COVID working styles and the continued trend of working from home."

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According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, around 40 per cent of Australians now work from home at least part of the week and Billbergia anticipates the curated live-work design will resonate with the North Shore market.

The proposed development will deliver 251 apartments across two slender 27-storey towers, which rise above a two-storey commercial podium. The podium will include a diverse mix of uses, including retail, commercial showrooms, and flexible SOHO style live/work offerings, where residents can work remotely in a comfortable and private setting separate to their home.

A 70-place childcare centre will also be located within the podium, offering unparalleled convenience for working parents.

Residents will also have exclusive access to a range of communal facilities, including an outdoor swimming pool, landscaped communal areas, and private open rooftop spaces for some residents.

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Two landscaped, through-site pedestrian links have also been incorporated into the site plan, forming a highly activated, cross-shaped laneway connection with retail tenancies and live-work spaces,

“A combination of residential apartments, vibrant retail laneways, communal open spaces, childcare and dedicated co-working facilities will shape this revolutionary. new development as a well-connected and highly liveable place,” Moran added.

“We are very excited to be developing such a ground-breaking project in Chatswood.It will embody our long-standing focus on quality and liveability, while delivering a new transport-oriented community in Sydney’s North.”

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Paul Buljevic, Managing Director of PBD Architects said an ensemble of slender tower forms shift to address each prominent corner.&nbsp;

"Each pod has been carefully articulated to respond to environmental consideration through the use of materiality, detailing and architectural expression. The lighter, sand-coloured façade will cover the buildings’ western side, minimising heat absorption and maintaining thermal comfort for residents, while a darker copper-coloured coloured façade will face the eastern side in order to minimise glare and capture warmth from the early-morning sun."

The criteria for the design competition placed a strong emphasis on sustainability.

The new development will incorporate a holistic sustainability strategy that will reduce its environmental footprint, including rainwater harvesting, which will be irrigated into the development’s landscaped areas, gardens, and bathrooms for toilet flushing.

The podium’s landscaped areas will act as an additional thermal buffer, while its rooftop gardens will reduce rainwater runoff and provide additional insulation. Solar photovoltaic panels will be installed on the roof, supplementing the development’s energy usage with a renewable source.

Construction is expected to commence in late 2024, subject to development approval.

Saul Moran, Billbergia's Development Director Planning and Design, said the new project will feature innovative live-work typologies and deliver critically needed new housing along with next-generation commercial spaces.



Billbergia focus on hybrid, remote working at new Chatswood apartment development

Sydney-based developer Bridgewell Development has launched <a href="/new-apartments/rosewood-residences-6-maclaurin-parade-roseville">Rosewood Residences</a> in <a href="/developments/roseville-nsw-2069">Roseville</a>.

<a href="/new-apartments/rosewood-residences-6-maclaurin-parade-roseville">Rosewood Residences</a> features predominantly north-facing apartments offering sweeping tree canopy views, crowned by two penthouses with commanding panoramic vistas.

The BKA Architecture-designed building — featuring a robust façade softened by natural sandstone and gabion walls — will home 37 one, two and three-bedroom apartments.

Divided into three seven-level buildings, <a href="/new-apartments/rosewood-residences-6-maclaurin-parade-roseville">Rosewood Residences</a> responds to the steep topography, with careful attention paid to beautiful landscaping.

Clever design ensures abundant sunlight and cross-ventilation in the generously proportioned apartments, complemented by extra-wide communal corridors for easy access.

Each apartment has open living and dining areas leading to balconies, functional kitchens with feature oak cabinetry, well-lit bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, and modern bathrooms.

Meanwhile, the expansive three-bedroom penthouses enjoy the luxury of a study and a second living area, with the added convenience of double garaging and abundant storage space. These penthouses open to private terraces, with one spanning up to 180 sqm.

Situated just 400 metres from Roseville train station, cafes, and the iconic <a href="/developments/roseville-nsw-2069">Roseville</a> Cinemas, <a href="/new-apartments/rosewood-residences-6-maclaurin-parade-roseville">Rosewood Residences</a> offers the vibrancy and convenience of village living. In Roseville's family-oriented locale, abundant parks, playgrounds, and schools are within easy walking distance.

Rosewood Residences is the fourth project by Bridgewell Development and marks their fourth collaboration with joint venture partner SLD Development, following their most recent project, a luxury townhouse development in Castle Hill.

The Rosewood Residences is slated for completion in September 2024.

The BKA Architecture-designed building — featuring a robust façade softened by natural sandstone and gabion walls — will home 37 one, two and three-bedroom apartments

Rosewood Residences launch in Roseville

Mirvac has officially completed The Langlee and Waverley Greens, transforming the former Waverley Bowling Club into a new lifestyle and residential precinct featuring 55 luxury apartments, a contemporary hospitality venue, bowling greens and community hub with an estimated total development value of around $170m.

The Langlee was developed to target the downsizer. It's been completed at a time when almost a third of the Australian population aged over 55 is considering downsizing and a further 26 per cent have already made the move, freeing up the family home to allow the next generation of families to move in.

The ‘right sizer’ movement, enhanced further by the Federal Government’s downsizer scheme, promotes housing efficiency in a supply-constrained market. In NSW, more than 1.4 million people occupy a three or four-bedroom home on their own, or as couples without children. And nearly three-quarters of them are aged over 55 years. In Sydney’s eastern suburbs, the population aged 55-79 has grown by 8.3 per cent3 since the last Census in 2016.

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Mirvac CEO Development Stuart Penklis said Mirvac’s partnership with the Easts Group has focused on delivering a project that unlocks much-needed right-sizer accommodation in a highly desirable location, whilst also creating a premium venue befitting the local Eastern Suburbs community.

“Mirvac has a long history of working with partners such as the Easts Group to unlock and transform sites like these in inner Sydney, to deliver precincts of exceptional quality and great design that residents and the local community can enjoy,” Penklis said.

“When we partnered with the Easts Group, we wanted to create an amenity-rich lifestyle for the over 55s that offered the best blend of both convenience and comfort, which we have delivered in The Langlee. On top of that, we set out to create a premium destination in the east that the community can enjoy – for bowls, a family meal or a coffee with friends - with Waverley Greens.”

Easts Group CEO Joe Kelly said they set out to celebrate the site’s unique heritage while setting new benchmarks for innovation, sustainability, and the high-quality built form.

"Mirvac was perfectly positioned to reimagine this iconic location with us," Kelly said.

“The seamless integration of Waverley Greens and The Langlee residences and likeness to the architect’s vision and artist’s impressions is incredible, and a testament to the delivery of the project by Mirvac.

“The Waverley Bowling Club was formed in 1893 and is the sixth oldest bowling club in Sydney, and we’re thrilled to have played a small part in ensuring that they could celebrate their 130th year milestone. Our Waverley Bowling Club Members now have one of the best facilities in Sydney and an incredibly bright future ahead.”

The one-hectare site features an indoor/outdoor café, restaurant and bar situated on the ground floor, fronted by two bowling greens, as well as 55 premium residences, a 20-metre indoor lap pool, treatment and steam rooms, and a mezzanine level gym. A personalised wellbeing concierge service delivered by Zinnia Living will benefit residents whilst moving in.

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Along with lifestyle features and amenities, Mirvac has worked to lighten The Langlee’s environmental footprint through sustainable building practices and cost saving benefits for residents.

The Langlee by Mirvac maximises available roof space to house solar panels, with a ~120kW system installed which will significantly offset the running costs of the common area facilities, reducing ongoing energy costs to residents and the Club. Electric Vehicle (EV) charging for every residential car space has been included as an option for customers, and water and energy efficient appliances have also been installed. The Langlee has been designed by Altis Architecture in collaboration with Mirvac Design.

By 2066, it is forecasted older people in Australia will make up around 22 per cent of the total population. Penklis says concurrently the trend to downsize will gain further momentum.

"The Langlee offers prospective purchasers an attractive downsizing option with a difference," Penklis added.

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“An over 55s residence has significant value to the wider community and allows for transition of housing stock by allowing downsizers to remain in their locality and enjoy a maintenance free environment with state-of-the-art facilities, and in turn on-sell their larger family home to the next generation of families, returning much-needed established housing to the market.

“The Langlee highlights our capability as specialists in precinct delivery and partnerships, a result of our best-in-class integrated model and expertise that spans the residential, retail, industrial, commercial and mixed-use sectors. We are also highly selective in the partners we choose to work with, and our reputation for quality underpinned by Australia’s only iCIRT 5 Gold Star rating means customers can be confident in the product and lifestyle Mirvac creates."

The Langlee is one of 16 residential projects Mirvac has in the pipeline across NSW, with the group set to deliver around 1,200 new homes to buyers in residential communities and apartments across the state over the next year, injecting much-needed diverse housing options into a tightly constrained housing market.

The ‘right sizer’ movement, enhanced further by the Federal Government’s downsizer scheme, promotes housing efficiency in a supply-constrained market

Mirvac cater for right-sizers at Waverley Bowling Club's new lifestyle precinct, The Langlee

Prominent Western Sydney developer ALAND has sold more than 130 apartments in its latest release in their Schofields masterplan, Schofield Gardens,

First home buyers and investors have made up the majority of sales in Jasmine, the seventh release in the Schofield Gardens community.&nbsp;The six other stages – Bottlebrush, Wattle, Frangipani, Pandorea, Lotus, and Breynia – were each sold out prior to completion.&nbsp;

Schofield Gardens first stage was launched in 2020 and on completion will provide housing for around 4600 residents.&nbsp;

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ALAND Founder Andrew Hrsto&nbsp;says the sales results at Schofield Garden’s latest release are a result of the historical success of the development and reflect the current high demand for new, affordable housing across Sydney.&nbsp;

“Since we first launched Bottlebrush in 2020, we have sold and settled 1000 apartments to date,” Hrsto said.

“We have long recognised the need to provide attainable housing to the market, particularly when there is such limited stock at these price points currently available.”

Jasmine consists of one, two, and three-bedroom apartments across three buildings ranging in height from four to five storeys.

Prices range from $475,000 for a one-bedroom apartment, $585,000 for two bedrooms and from $735,000 for three bedrooms, a price point Hrsto says makes the development appealing to&nbsp;first home buyers, investors, couples, families and downsizers.

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“People see ALAND as not just delivering value for money, but also a quality product within a welcoming community,” he said.

“Jasmine presents an opportunity for both owner-occupiers and investors to secure a property in an area with huge potential.”

Apartments offer generous ceiling heights, air-conditioning, energy-efficient Fisher &amp; Paykel appliances, LED lighting quality fittings and floor-to-ceiling glazing delivering abundant natural light.

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There's a communal courtyard with playgrounds and rooftop amenities including BBQs, exercise spaces and kids’ soft-fall play areas, plus electric vehicle charging stations in the basement.

ALAND Head of Sales Scott Rudgley&nbsp;said the sales he’s seen at Jasmine aren’t surprising given recent NAB data showing that Schofields tops the list of first home buyer hotspots in NSW, with more than 60 per cent rise in demand during the previous year.

“Schofield Gardens is one of the major drivers for the suburb’s extraordinary jump in first home buyer activity as our apartments are often eligible for government assistance,” Rudgley said.

“ALAND has helped to transform Schofields into a dynamic new community and we are immensely proud of that achievement.”

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Despite its short existence, Schofields already boasts a good range of schools, parks and transport options. Nearby Schofields Village offers a childcare centre, supermarket, cafés, and a pharmacy.

Transport options include an upgraded rail connection to Sydney CBD and Parramatta, while the Metro North West line runs from nearby Tallawong Station to Chatswood, with the extension to Sydney CBD to open in 2024.

Rudgley says demand to date has been driven by&nbsp;first-home buyers hunting for affordability, with&nbsp;investors appreciating the fact that property in Schofields continues to outperform the rest of NSW and a strong growth forecast – Blacktown City Council predicts 8,000 new residents every year until 2041.

“We’ve seen apartments in Schofield Gardens rising in value since 2020, with compound annual growth of 6.3%,” Rudgley said.

“As well as capital growth, we’ve also seen median weekly rents rise by an extraordinary 38%over the past three years, while gross yields continue to track at a record 4.86%.”

Construction of Jasmine stage one is expected to commence by late 2023 with the project due to be completed by Q1 2025.

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Schofield Gardens first stage was launched in 2020 and on completion will provide housing for around 4600 residents

ALAND sell 60% of latest Schofield Gardens stage

TQM Design &amp; Construct's next generation of urban-designed apartments is set to become one of the most sought-after addresses in Rockdale.

Fox Lane comprises 43 one, two and three-bedroom lofty, modern apartments with balconies above two ground-floor commercial spaces.

The Place Studio-designed building combines chic interiors with rooftop amenities, including a cinema, pool and BBQ area overlooking expansive district views.&nbsp;

These in-building amenities are complemented by easy access to some of Rockdale’s many local amenities and urban conveniences.

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The $50 million project is conveniently located at 2 Fox Lane, a quiet but active corner just off Princess Highway.&nbsp;

Fox Lane is only an eight-minute walk to Rockdale or Banksia Station, for a hassle-free 30-minute commute to the CBD.

The area around Fox Lane is teeming with a vibrant café and restaurant scene with some of the best food and dining spots nearby.&nbsp;

Highly rated places include Chubby Buns Burgers, Balkan Oven Bakery Cafe and Swallow Coffee, while Rockdale Plaza is a quick six-minute drive for picking up groceries and treats.&nbsp;

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Residents will also enjoy exceptional access to various entertainment and leisure options, such as the recently updated Ador Park Precinct with new playground equipment.&nbsp;

A seaside stroll is only a seven-minute car trip from Brighton-Le-Sands Beach, home to delicious seafood takeaway and homemade gelatos across the water.

Young families will have quick access to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Rockdale Public School and St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College within one kilometre from Fox Lane.

Fox Lane Rockdale is slated for completion in 2024.

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Fox Lane is only an eight-minute walk to Rockdale Station for a hassle-free 30-minute commute to the CBD

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