Local developer Harridan is seeking to turn its Woolloongabba apartment project into the first stage of a broader transformation of Burke Street, using a new 16-storey mixed-use building to establish a greener pedestrian connection toward the rapidly evolving Boggo Road transport and knowledge precinct.

The South East Queensland developer has filed plans for 154 apartments on the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/4-burke-street-woolloongabba-qld-4102">southern side of Burke Street</a>, where its proposal has been designed alongside a wider vision by LatStudios for the street.

That vision positions the southern side of Burke Street for buildings of 15 storeys and above, while envisaging lower-rise development of up to five storeys on the northern side to transition into Woolloongabba's existing character housing. It also proposes wider pedestrian verges, deep planting, new street trees and upgrades to the pedestrian approach to Boggo Road Station.

The Harridan development itself has been designed by Brisbane-based Arqus Design and will comprise 154 apartments across 16 storeys. The mix is weighted heavily toward two-bedroom apartments, with 121 proposed alongside 10 one-bedroom and 23 three-bedroom residences. There will typically be around 14 units per floor.

A lower-ground car park and three podium levels will accommodate 156 resident parking spaces, along with visitor and commercial parking. There will also be 154 resident bicycle spaces and 40 visitor bicycle parks.

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Harridan is a family-owned developer and part of the Holmwood Highgate Group, with more than three decades of development activity across South East Queensland. Its portfolio spans residential, commercial and industrial property, with current residential projects including Riverbank on Byron in Bulimba, Esperance Residences in Carina and The Precinct at Kinross Road in Thornlands.

Wooloongabba has been popular for apartment developers, particularly since the announcement of the 2032 Summer Olympics games in Brisbane.

While there have been a lot of development applications, it has failed to materialize into real supply.&nbsp;

Sarazin has been the major player in the area. They are under construction at Murcia Residences, on the fringe of East Brisbane and Woolloongabba. They have just launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-stanley-residences-woolloongabba-8-trafalgar-street-woolloongabba-qld-4102">The Stanley Residences</a>, in Woolloongabba on Trafalagar Street. They also have Nuage coming soon on the nearby <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/nuage-woolloongabba-14-wellington-road-woolloongabba-qld-4102">Wellington Road</a>.

Joel Robinson

First look: Harridan plans Burke Street transformation beside Boggo Road transport hub

IN BRIEF

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	Just three double-storey Sky Homes sit at the top of The Waterline, each with its own private marina berth and rooftop terrace.
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	Construction on The Waterline is complete, with the first residents expected to move in from mid-October.
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	Sky Homes range from 282 sqm to 367 sqm and are priced from $3.65 million.
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Lewis Land has opened the first completed sky home for inspection at Harbour Shores, giving buyers their first opportunity to step inside one of just three double-storey residences crowning The Waterline.

Each sky home comes with its own private marina berth, rooftop terrace and Broadwater views, combining the scale of a larger home with direct access to the boating lifestyle that underpins the wider <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/harbour-shores-biggera-waters-564-oxley-drive-biggera-waters-qld-4216">Harbour Shores</a> masterplan.

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Lewis Land Head of Development Michael Long said the inclusion of a berth with every Sky Home had become increasingly valuable as marina access across the Gold Coast tightened.

“Marina berths are becoming increasingly difficult to secure across the Gold Coast, so including one with every Sky Home makes this a genuinely rare offering,” Long said.

“The private 70-berth marina will accommodate boats up to 12 metres in length and is positioned just 2.5 kilometres from the Broadwater, placing the open ocean only 15 minutes away.

“Being able to step out of your home onto your boat is a rare luxury, and it’s something residents here can look forward to when it opens later this year.”

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The display opening comes as construction completes on The Waterline, with the first residents expected to move in from mid-October.

The three Sky Homes range from 282 sqm to 367 sqm and each feature three bedrooms, three bathrooms, multiple living zones, expansive kitchens with butler's pantries and large balconies taking in the Broadwater outlook.

Each residence also has three secure basement car spaces and additional storage.

“This is the first opportunity the Gold Coast has had to step into Harbour Shores and see, touch and feel what we’re bringing to life here,” Long said.

“There are only three Sky Homes within The Waterline, ranging in size from 282sqm to 367sqm, with each residence featuring three large bedrooms, three bathrooms, multiple living zones, expansive custom-built kitchens with butler’s pantry, and large balconies capturing Broadwater views.”

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Residents of The Waterline will have access to a private pool, along with Harbour Shores' wider collection of amenity including a lagoon pool, social clubhouse, tennis court, gym, yoga facilities and sauna.

Lewis Land partnered with Studio Collective to furnish the completed display, with the interiors designed to demonstrate how the residences could function as permanent homes rather than simply as show apartments.

Studio Collective Director Melissa Park said the surrounding waterways informed the interiors, but in a more restrained way than a traditional coastal scheme.

“We drew inspiration from the canals and coastal surrounds, but our approach was to interpret that subtly through layered materials and a grounded palette of earthy tones, rather than literal coastal references,” Park said.

“We introduced hero moments of green and teal to reference the surrounding waterways, while mirrored elements help reflect natural light.

“The result is a residence that feels elevated yet comfortable, somewhere buyers can genuinely imagine themselves living, entertaining and unwinding.”

Sky Homes are priced from $3.65 million.

Lewis Land is also offering private marina berths with The Residences, its limited collection of three and four-bedroom villas positioned directly along the Harbour Shores waterfront boardwalk.

Three-bedroom villas are priced from $2.99 million, while four-bedroom residences start from $3.19 million.

Harbour Shores is being marketed by Colliers International.

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Lewis Land opens sky home display as The Waterline completes at Harbour Shores

St Vincent de Paul Society Housing Australia has filed plans for a major mixed-use housing precinct on the southern edge of the North Sydney CBD, adding another significant proposal to a pocket around North Sydn​ey Station that is quickly becoming one of the LGA's busiest development zones.

The State Significant Development Application covers a 5,990 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/1-19-mackenzie-street-lavender-bay-nsw-2060">1-19 MacKenzie Street and 211 Blues Point Road in Lavender Bay</a>, immediately south of Nor​th Sydney Station and between the commercial core and the lower-rise Lavender Bay Heritage Conservation Area.

Designed by Wardle, the proposal would deliver a new residential tower comprising 88 build-to-sell apartments and 19 affordable apartments, alongside a separate co-living building with 57 rooms and a building manager's studio.

It would also see the significant restoration and upgrade of St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, the adaptive reuse of the former school building, new parish facilities, retail, a new public square and around 1,000 sqm of publicly accessible open space.

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The project is seeking a concurrent rezoning of the site to R4 High Density Residential and an increase in the maximum building height to allow a tower reaching RL120, or up to 20 storeys. The proposal was progressed through the NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority pathway.

The build-to-sell component will be weighted toward larger apartments, with just six one-bedroom apartments compared with 31 two-beds, 43 three-beds and eight four-bedroom residences.

The 19 affordable apartments will comprise two studios, 15 one-bedroom apartments and two two-bedroom apartments, taking the total apartment component to 107 residences before the 58 co-living rooms are included.

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Wardle's design for the Vinnies site has sought to negotiate that emerging high-rise context while retaining the lower-scale character of MacKenzie Street and the adjoining heritage conservation area.

The main building adopts a three-storey podium and tower arrangement, with the podium aligned to the ridgeline and front setback of St Francis Xavier Church.&nbsp;Wardle has designed the podium with colonnades, seating, recessed entries and active ground-floor frontages, with sandstone-toned precast concrete and face brick referencing the materiality of the existing church.

The tower then steps back eight metres to the south and six metres to the north before rising in a sculpted form comprising four interlocking quadrants. Wardle has also introduced rounded forms and chamfered corners to reduce the tower's perceived bulk and improve view sharing with neighbouring development sites.

Resident facilities and outdoor areas are planned at the separation between the podium and tower at Level 3, oriented toward Sydney Harbour and the CBD skyline.

The tower itself will feature a glass reinforced concrete facade, with recessed balconies and deep reveals used both to provide shading and privacy and frame views toward the harbour and city. The lower levels take a different architectural approach, using brick and sandstone-toned finishes intended to establish a stronger relationship with St Francis Xavier Church. The Church itself will be conserved and upgraded for its continued use, while the former school building will be adaptively reused as part of the co-living component.

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The proposal adds to an increasingly concentrated pipeline of residential development around Blue Street, MacKenzie Street and Lavender Bay.

Just west of the site, Central Element lodged plans earlier this year for one of the most significant residential developments proposed in Lavender Bay in recent years.

Central Element's SJB-designed scheme at 64-66 Lavender Street and 3-7 Middlemiss Street would deliver 163 apartments across two towers rising 23 and 32 storeys, replacing five existing apartment buildings containing 32 homes. The project also forms part of the Housing Delivery Authority pathway.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-central-element-reveals-lavender-bay-apartment-plans?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener" target="_blank">First look: Central Element reveals Lavender Bay apartment plans</a>

Immediately around North Sy​dney Station, another two significant proposals have emerged at 5 and 15 Blue Street.

Zurich Australian Insurance Properties is seeking to adaptively reuse its longstanding commercial building at 5 Blue Street, directly above North Sydney Station, rather than demolishing the structure.

Its SSDA proposes converting the building into a 14-storey mixed-use development with 62 apartments and 86 co-living rooms, together with ground-floor retail and a major refurbishment of Blue Street Plaza. The application is currently at the Response to Submissions stage.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-zurich-targets-north-sydney-office-conversion-with-148-unit-proposal-above-metro-station">First look: Zurich targets North Sydney office conversion with 148-unit proposal above Metro station</a>

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First look: Vinnies files for 20-storey Lavender Bay apartment tower as North Sydney housing pocket heats up

When the opportunity arose for South Australian developer Palumbo to return to Kent Town, where it had previously delivered East Park Apartments and the East 
Rundle Apartments, it wasn't one the longstanding developer-builder was going to pass up.

The decision was quickly vindicated, with more than 30 apartments sold within the first month of launching <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/royal-apartments-kent-town-2-8-north-terrace-kent-town-sa-5067">Royal Apartments</a> to the market.

The 206-apartment development, which will bring significant new supply to Adelaide's tightly held eastern city fringe, also gives <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/palumbo">Palumbo</a> the opportunity to bring new life to one of Kent Town's most recognisable watering holes.

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Royal Apartments incorporates the historic Royal Hotel, a venue Palumbo Managing Director Daniel Palumbo said has a longstanding connection with the local community.

"Everyone in the area has history with the Royal Hotel," Palumbo told Apartments.com.au.

"It was quite an active pub and social gathering place for locals. We want to bring it back to its former glory."

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The wider development will comprise two residential towers alongside the restored hotel, sitting on North Terrace opposite the Adelaide Park Lands.

For Palumbo, the project also marks a return to familiar territory.

The developer completed East Park Apartments next door more than a decade ago and jumped at the opportunity to develop in Kent Town again when the Royal Hotel site became available.

"The opportunity emerged, and we moved to secure the site," Palumbo said.

"We were approached by the previous landowner, who said they had extensive commitments in Sydney and weren't in a position to deliver the project.

"We took over the site and within six months recut the design scheme to be more in keeping with the type of development we want to bring to Adelaide.

"Now we're on the market and those changes have really resonated with local buyers."

That has translated into a strong start to sales, with 33 apartments transacting in the project's first 35 days.

Palumbo said the early purchaser profile had been consistent with the group's traditional focus on owner-occupiers rather than investor-led apartment stock.

"Local owner-occupiers have always been our market," he said.

"There are always some investors, but we've never developed what would be called traditional development stock. Owner-occupiers are very much our market."

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The buyer mix has been diverse so far, with downsizers and younger professionals both accounting for a significant portion of early sales.

South Australia's current stamp duty settings, which allow&nbsp;eligible homeowners in South Australia aged 60 savings of up to $103,830 on stamp duty when they downsize to a new property valued at up to $2 million,&nbsp;have helped encourage downsizer activity, while younger buyers in their late 20s and early 30s have been attracted to the opportunity to live immediately outside the CBD while still being able to walk into the city.



Location has been a major part of the proposition for both buyer cohorts.

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Royal Apartments sits on North Terrace directly opposite the Adelaide Park Lands, with residents able to walk through the parklands toward the East End, Rundle Street and Rundle Mall.

Apartments have been positioned to capture views across the parklands, Adelaide skyline, Botanic Gardens and Adelaide Hills.

Palumbo believes the scarcity of developable land along this section of the Park Lands makes the site particularly difficult to replicate.

"There's very few allotments on that side that can be developed," he said.

"If this location was in New York and you were sitting on Central Park, you'd be talking about a $60 million apartments."

Royal Apartments will offer a broad mix of residences, ranging from one-bedroom apartments through to four-bedroom sub-penthouses and penthouses.

Current listings include one-bedroom apartments from $680,000, while larger three and four-bedroom residences are priced around $2.5 million.

Residents will have access to a swimming pool, gym, barbecue and recreation areas, residents' lounge and dining space, and a communal deck.

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The apartments will feature generous balconies, while secure parking, bicycle storage and storage cages will also be provided.

A porte-cochère-style arrival and drop-off area has also resonated with buyers, particularly those attracted to being able to walk into the CBD during the day while retaining secure vehicle access at home.

Palumbo is acting as developer, architect and builder on Royal Apartments, continuing the vertically integrated model it has used across its South Australian portfolio.

The group was also behind the $150 million Sofitel Adelaide, the 251-room five-star hotel and residential tower which opened in 2021.

Palumbo said Royal's launch had come at an interesting time for the broader Adelaide apartment market.

Buyer confidence had initially been impacted by uncertainty surrounding the Federal Budget and broader economic conditions, but Palumbo believes sentiment is beginning to improve against a backdrop of significant investment flowing into South Australia.

He pointed to increased activity across defence and resources, including Olympic Dam, as potential long-term drivers of the state's economy and housing market.

"Money is starting to flow into Adeliade, significant amounts as Adelaide bucks the trend of the rest of the country.," Palumbo said.

"There's a lot of activity in the economy over the next decade. I think more investment will come into this market."

Early works on Royal Apartments are expected to commence this year, with major construction activity and cranes anticipated on site from early next year.

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Palumbo's return to Kent Town strikes early chord with buyers

Go-to builder-developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/graya">GRAYA</a> is continuing to bulk out its already impressive and diverse apartment portfolio across South East Queensland. Their latest milestone is securing development approval for Silk, its boutique riverfront apartment development in St Lucia.

The approval clears&nbsp;the way for the team to begin construction planning for the 22-residence project.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/silk-st-lucia-16-18-sandford-street-st-lucia-qld-4067">Silk</a> will rise 15 levels from an 810 sqm site at 16-18 Sandford Street, occupying a prominent bend of the Brisbane River with a prized northern aspect across Orleigh Park toward the Brisbane CBD.

The approved scheme will comprise 16 split-floor and six full-floor residences, continuing GRAYA's move into larger-format apartment developments targeting Brisbane's prestige owner-occupier market.

The project has been designed around the site's broad river frontage and dual-direction views, with GRAYA prioritising larger residences, privacy and outlook over apartment yield.

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GRAYA Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Rob Gray said the project had been shaped around local homeowners wanting to remain in St Lucia without maintaining a traditional family home.

"St Lucia is one of those suburbs people do not want to leave," Gray said.

"They know the river, the trees, UQ, the golf course, Toowong and Indooroopilly, and that familiarity is hard to replace.

"True riverfront opportunities here are exceptionally scarce. What we have designed at Silk is a way to stay in the suburb people love, with the scale and privacy of a private home and far less to maintain.

"This is not typical apartment product. It is a proper home on the river, and that is exactly what this market has been missing."

The approval comes as new apartment development continues to increase across the St Lucia and neighbouring Toowong corridor, although direct riverfront sites remain considerably more tightly held.

GRAYA Co-founder and Managing Director Andrew Gray said securing the approval had removed a significant element of development risk from Silk.

"Genuine riverfront sites of this quality in St Lucia are not something that comes up regularly," Gray said.

"The approval removes a substantial layer of execution risk, and the location underwrites demand in a way very few inner-city sites can.

"The fundamentals here are as strong as anything we have assessed in Brisbane."

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Silk will see GRAYA return to a stretch of the Brisbane River where it already has recent construction experience. The vertically integrated group recently completed ARC in neighbouring Toowong as builder for developer Spyre, delivering the riverfront project on a constrained site.

GRAYA will take a different role at Silk, controlling the project from design and development through construction and aftercare under its vertically integrated model.

The development will include a gym and resident leisure areas at ground level, integrated with the river's edge.

Silk joins a growing pipeline for GRAYA across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, which includes Enclave, The Gallery, Coral and Ripple.

The developer-builder has also recently lodged plans for its largest project to date, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-silo-19-chester-street-newstead-qld-4006">The Silo</a>, a proposed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/graya-buys-frasers-newstead-site-plans-the-silo-between-james-street-and-gasworks-precincts">$700 million mixed-use development</a> in Brisbane's James Street precinct.

Silk is expected to predominantly target local owner-occupiers and prestige buyers seeking a permanent riverfront home in Brisbane's inner west.

Registrations of interest are now open, with further details on the project and construction program to be released as it progresses.

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<h2>SILK PROJECT FACTS</h2>

Developer-builder: GRAYA

Project: Silk

Location: 16-18 Sandford Street, St Lucia

Apartments: 22

Built form: 15 levels

Site: 810 sqm riverfront holding

Mix: 16 split-floor and six full-floor residences

Status: Development approved

Next step: Construction planning underway

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GRAYA greenlit for riverfront St Lucia apartment development, Silk

Sydney off the plan apartments

The Sydney unit market continues to tick along in 2023, with growth of unit values only bettered by Brisbane over the year.

September saw another month of growth for Sydney units, which incorporates both apartments and townhouses, according to property data analytics firm CoreLogic's Monthly Hedonic Home Value Index.

Values grew 0.9 per cent, following one per cent gains in August and 0.7 per cent in July. Sydney unit values now sits at a median $829,000, rising by 7.5 per cent over 2023.

Read more:<a href="/news/nsw/city-beat-august-2023-downsizers-fuel-sydneys-off-the-plan-apartment-market">&nbsp;City Beat August 2023: Downsizers fuel Sydney's off the plan apartment market</a>

CoreLogic’s research director, Tim Lawless said&nbsp;Australia’s housing recovery remains entrenched, with national dwelling values only 1.3 per cent off record highs. He said the outlook for housing values remains positive, albeit with some risks of a slowdown.&nbsp;

"Advertised supply levels are arguably the most important facet of the market to watch over the coming months," Lawless says.

"An acceleration in the flow of new listings is a normal feature of spring and early summer, however, if this trend continues we are likely to see buyers benefitting from more choice, less urgency and greater leverage to negotiate."

<h2>What's happening in the Sydney off the plan market?</h2>

Sydney is starting to see some projects get launched to the starved off the plan apartment market. There's also been some notable development applications and approvals in the last month or so, particularly in Chatswood, which will eventually help the Sydney apartment market supply in the future.

Prolific Sydney developer Urban Property Group recently launched La Vera, their first apartment project in Macquarie Park.

Designed by award-winning COX Architecture, La Vera has 119 apartments across 14 levels. It's been designed to attract a wide variety of buyers, from first home buyers and investors to young families and downsizers.

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Chief Executive Patrick Elias says they were in the market as soon as development approval was given, with demand far outstripping supply across Sydney.

"The lack of supply across Sydney has seen sales momentum remain incredibly consistent over 2023, with an uptick in recent months at our Bexley project Parc," Elias says.&nbsp;

"Developers who can get into a position with development approval and firm construction costs should be in the market. While supply levels are low, it is still critical for developers to create something which sets itself apart from other developments in the area."

Buyers at La Vera will also have the assurance of the NSW Government's LDI insurance scheme, which not many developments have. Urban Property Group were the first developer in New South Wales to have the defect insurance, at their Bexley project.

"This sends the message that we stand-by the quality of our developments and buyers can have peace of mind beyond the point of purchase," Elias adds.

Urban Property Group just secured approval to develop apartments in Little Bay which they will launch in early 2024.

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Toohey Miller has too brought something new to the market.

They've just launched No.1 Onslow Place in Elizabeth Bay, a collection of just six full-floor apartments on the dress circle Onslow Avenue.

Toohey Miller Founder Nick&nbsp;Couloumbis says the market has responded incredibly well to the project.

"We’ve received over 1,000 enquiries before its upcoming official launch, which is significant given there’s just six full-floor apartments,"&nbsp;Couloumbis says.

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"Buyers have reacted to the rarity of full floor apartments in Elizabeth Bay, something which hasn’t been produced in years. It’s difficult to get approval for this kind of development."

Couloumbis says the majority of enquiry has come from downsizers, from locals to those looking to downsize from the wider eastern suburbs and lower north shore.

"There’s still a lot of buyers in the luxury market,"&nbsp;Couloumbis says.

Sydney is starting to see some projects get launched to the starved off the plan apartment market

City Beat September 2023: Sydney's off the plan apartment market starts to see increase in supply

Newly launched Sydney-based development company PERIFA is teaming up with established developer Abadeen to create a 15,870 sqm waterfront precinct in Putney.

The 20 Waterview Street project, dubbed Pier 20, is set to see the Halvorsen’s boatshed refurbished to create a waterfront dining and commercial precinct, two three-level apartment buildings constructed, 18 three-level townhouses, and a 36-berth marina.

Within close proximity to Putney Village, Pier 20 offers immediate access to major retail amenities and on-foot access to ferry stops, trainlines and local parks.

The partnership between PERIFA, part of established parent company Versatile Group, and Abadeen, whose portfolio has predominantly been focused on high-end residential projects across the north shore,&nbsp;is being backed by equity partners Mitsubishi Estate Asia Pte. Ltd and Phoenix Property Investors.

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Fabrizio Perilli, Co-Founder of PERIFA and Managing Director of Versatile Group, said Pier 20 offers an extraordinary opportunity to restore and adaptively reuse the heritage-listed buildings, ensuring the site’s past is celebrated and reinvigorated as a buzzing location for the community to enjoy.

“Our partnership with Abadeen supported by Mitsubishi Estate Asia and Phoenix Property Investors will allow us to transform this unique site into a premium mixed-use development, with retail, dining and residential on Sydney’s harbour front,” Perilli said.

“Having significant experience in the adaptive reuse of heritage buildings, we are excited to be part of this important restoration for Putney.”

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Joe Tack, Abadeen's Chief Operating Officer, said the acquisition represents a rare opportunity to regenerate a significant infill site with 300m of water frontage.

“We are confident that the mix of townhouses and apartments, together with a curated food and beverage and a new marina will be a unique offering when the project is brought to market in 2024,” Tack said.

“We’ve known the executive team from PERIFA for a long time and are looking forward to bringing the combined expertise together to deliver an exceptional outcome for the community.”

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Yuzo Nishiyama, Head of Australia, Mitsubishi Estate Asia Pte. Ltd., said the Pier 20 project marked the beginning of a successful partnership with PERIFA.

“In the Australian market, and especially in Sydney, we know there’s ongoing demand for premium accommodation in waterfront locations, especially when there are amenities and entertainment on the doorstep,” Nishiyama said.

“Our investment into Pier 20 marks the beginning of our relationship with PERIFA, and we are excited by the opportunity to joint venture the development with Abadeen and Phoenix Property Investors, and we look forward to combining our shared global and local experience and capability to deliver this unique development in NSW.”

Pier 20 is expected to be completed by FY27, with a total development cost of $240 million.

Joe Tack, Abadeen's Chief Operating Officer, said the acquisition represents a rare opportunity to regenerate a significant infill site with 300m of water frontage.

PERIFA and Abadeen to create Putney waterfront precinct, Putney Wharf Residences

Australian property developer Third.i and joint venture partner Phoenix Property Investors (PPI), are planning to provide frontline Sydney healthcare workers with a range of new affordable housing at their Crows Nest Metro over-station project, Hume Place.

In an industry-first, Third.i and PPI are partnering with one of Australia’s largest community housing providers, Evolve Housing, and proposing to designate 15 per cent of the mixed-used development to nurses, midwives, health professional and services staff working at nearby Royal North Shore (RNS) Hospital and other local health facilities.

This will allow health workers, who are unable to find affordable rental apartments within the local government area, to live close to their workplaces. A demographic study 1 commissioned by Third.i and PPI shows that local health workers and services staff are being forced to travel between 30-50 kilometres to get to work every day or night. Workers from Royal North Shore Hospital living alone are paying up to 58 per cent of their salary for a studio in the local area.

Health Services Union Secretary, Gerard Hayes, said we have a housing crisis that is becoming a health crisis.

"Essential health workers are already making the tough decision to leave the sector in search of work closer to home. A hospital cleaner, a physiotherapist, a wardsperson, these workers shouldn’t have to travel for hours each day, coming to work already exhausted. We need solutions that mean these workers can afford to live in the communities they serve," Hayes said.

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NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association General Secretary, Shaye Candish, welcomed the Third.i and Evolve partnership, pointing to a new member survey, which showed the lack of affordable housing was causing stress and anxiety for many healthcare workers.

“Many nurses and midwives in NSW struggle to secure affordable housing. 76% of respondents to our member survey said a lack of affordable housing was a problem, and over half indicated they were insecure in their current accommodation or didn’t have a steady place to live,” Candish said.

“Proximity to work is particularly relevant because of nurses and midwives’ work patterns, including shift work. 90% want to live near their workplace and access to affordable housing influences their employment decisions. 69% of respondents said they were experiencing rental stress.

“With the crippling cost-of-living pressures, the harsh reality is that the overwhelming majority of healthcare workers simply cannot find, let alone afford, to live near RNS, The Mater or other health facilities on the lower north shore.

Evolve CEO Lyall Gorman said&nbsp;demand for affordable housing far out-strips the current supply on to the market.

“That’s why we’re delighted that Evolve’s partnership with Third.i will potentially deliver a pipeline of new affordable housing for healthcare workers, who otherwise would be travelling between 1-2 hours to get to work every day.”

Third.i Director and Co-Founder Robert Huxley said Third.i was excited that the ‘Hume Place’ development could help address the chronic shortage of quality, affordable housing on Sydney’s lower north shore.

“We want to give frontline healthcare workers, like nurses, midwives, paramedics, and health professional and services staff, the chance to finally find quality, affordable housing options, close to Royal North Shore Hospital, The Mater Hospital and other local health facilities,” Mr Huxley said.

“The strategic location of the development, right above the Crows Nest Metro, will allow health care workers to easily access Royal North Shore Hospital, RPA, Sydney and St Vincent’s Hospitals, within just a few minutes. “Our proposed amended design aligns with the Minns Government’s drive to get more housing in connected, urban areas around stations and transport hubs, allowing key workers to live close to their work.”

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Third.i and PPI have already been granted Stage 1 approval for the Metro Precinct (Site A and B) development, but due to a decreased demand for office space, the urgent need for additional residential density in the LGA and in line with the Minns Government’s commitment to increasing the low supply of affordable housing, Third.i and PPI are proposing to amend the concept SSD for Site A for mixed-use, which includes a mix of affordable housing, private residential, retail, and commercial floor space.

Huxley said Hume Place will not only address the growing residential needs of the community, but create much-needed economic activity for local businesses.

“Should the project be approved, it will offer frontline workers a new benchmark of affordable and convenient inner city living; close to transport hubs, amenities and major hospitals in the Northern Sydney Local Health District. Frontline health workers, cleaning and catering staff working at local hospitals will all benefit from the affordable housing options, greatly-reduced travel times and improved work-life balance. 3 “These new residents will shop and spend locally which will be an added bonus for the local business community.”

Third.i will hand over the title of the affordable tower to Evolve, should the amended application be approved. The proposed precinct is set to launch to market on 15 October 2023 at the local community event, Crows Nest Fest.

Third.i has partnered with over 40 local businesses to offer attendees the chance to win one of three $10,000 voucher packs, to be used throughout Crows Nest.

Health Services Union Secretary, Gerard Hayes, said we have a housing crisis that is becoming a health crisis

Third.i to offer affordable housing to frontline workers at Crows Nest over-station development Hume Place

Johnson Property Group has received State significant masterplan approval for its $600 million Trinity Point development in Lake Macquarie.

The green light fast-tracks the masterplanned community’s plans to provide a unique blend of sustainable luxury living and a significant economic boost to Lake Macquarie and surrounding areas.

Set against the scenic 3.8-hectare backdrop of waterfront property overlooking Barden’s Bay, Trinity Point promises a mix of premium resort hospitality, retail spaces and apartments, as well as a state-of-the-art marina and helipad.

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The masterplan features 180 luxury apartments with 614 car spaces, a 218-room hotel, a function centre for up to 300 people, a medispa and wellness retreat, six serviced apartments and two 300-seat restaurants.

Currently on the site sits restaurant 8 at Trinity.

Johnson Property Group's Natalie Johnson says they built an $8 million, 350-seat pop-up&nbsp;restaurant to showcase a taste of what is to come in the proposed development.

“It currently attracts up to 1000 to 1200&nbsp; customers per day with 80% travelling up from Sydney for the experience," Johnson says.

"It makes you feel like you could be anywhere in the world without getting on a plane, proving the incredible demand and future success of a project of this calibre.”

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Trinity Point’s 188-berth marina is poised to become one of New South Wales’ largest, creating hundreds of new jobs in the region.&nbsp;

Keith Johnson of Johnson Property Group said Trinity Point isn’t merely a development, it’s a world-class resort development.

"[The] 188-berth marina will attract tourism from around the World because there is nothing else like it in Australia," Johnson says. The marina will become one of&nbsp; New South Wales’ largest marinas, creating hundreds of new jobs in the region.&nbsp;

Renowned architect Koichi Takada has been in charge of the designs of the new stage of Trinity Park. He took&nbsp;inspiration from the serene surroundings and rolling Watagan Mountains.

“Our design concept aims for harmonious interaction with nature,” Takada said.

Fluid, sculptural forms are blanketed with green roofs touching the ground in the same manner as the nearby mountains meet the lake.

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Much of the site will remain publicly accessible, featuring a major public pedestrian walkway along the foreshore and secondary through-site links weaving around the buildings. These walkways offer a trail experience, connecting private and public areas.

Koichi Takada Architects will also bring its signature biophilic design to Trinity Point. Think solar panels tucked between lush green roofs, rainwater collection systems, and boardwalks that don’t just look good—they do good.&nbsp;

Lake Macquarie’s property market has shown up to a 40 per cent increase over the last year alone. The recent completion of the Sydney–Newcastle Expressway adds to the region’s desirability.

The masterplan features 180 apartments, a 218-room hotel, a function centre, a medispa and wellness retreat, six serviced apartments and two 300-seat restaurants

Johnson Property Group secure approval for Koichi Takada-designed Trinity Point, Lake Macquarie development

Boutique luxury developer builder MADE Property are launching Corsa Mortlake, their absolute waterfront development&nbsp;on Majors Bay in Sydney Harbour, this weekend.

The Mortlake development has just 20 three-bedroom apartments designed by SJB, all of which capture uninterrupted panoramic water views. One of the unique selling points of the project is the private 230metre marina berth, which accommodates boats from 12 to 20 metres in length.

Corsa Mortlake is located on Mortlake Point's last remaining foreshore site.

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SJB also handled the interiors of Corsa Mortlake.&nbsp;SJB’s Design Director Adam Haddow said the&nbsp;project feels as though it has grown from the ground up.

"Engulfed in generous landscaping, each space has a view toward the natural. It was paramount to ensure that each space had a stunning outlook, so much so that each apartment has a unique layout to maximise views and space.&nbsp;

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"Achieving 100% cross ventilation, the spaces feel light and airy, with connection to the waterfront informing every design decision. Light masonry tones reference the Parramatta foreshore, with subtle textures and details replicating the natural landscape.”

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/nsw/how-sjb-designed-made-propertys-corsa-mortlake-apartment-development">How SJB designed Made Property's Corsa Mortlake apartment development</a>

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Leading marina industry consultant, Brett Bolton of Coriolis Marine, said it is well known that Sydney Harbour currently has a significant shortage of marina berths in comparison to boating demand, especially for larger-sized boats. &nbsp;This will only get tighter as the industry continues to grow and there are limited opportunities in the Harbour to build new or expand existing marinas.&nbsp;

‘It’s extraordinarily rare to buy an off the plan waterfront apartment with the opportunity to acquire a strata-titled marina berth," Bolton says.

"This is what makes the offering at Corsa Mortlake highly exclusive."

The marina has been designed to the latest Australian Standard and incorporates extra wide walkway, three phase power, water, CCTV, and a coffee kiosk.

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As part of the development, the boardwalk which fronts the project will be extended as part of the Canada Bay Council Foreshore Access Strategy, which aims to improve and increase access to the foreshore areas around Canada Bay.&nbsp;

MADE Property Development Manager Todd Moody said Corsa Mortlake will offer a truly exceptional boutique waterfront development ideal for local downsizers looking for the ultimate lifestyle investment potentially with the added convenience of mooring their boat at their residential address. &nbsp;

The project is expected to be popular with local downsizers and empty nesters.

Corsa Mortlake helping to alleviate shortage of marinas in Sydney Harbour


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MADE Property to launch luxury Corsa Mortlake apartments

Mirvac has firmed up plans for the next stage of Zetland's burgeoning Green Square precinct.

The ambitious $13 billion Green Square redevelopment has been a longstanding collaboration between Mirvac and Landcom, the NSW Government owned property developer, since 2012. Over the last decade they've focused on the 13.7 hectare block of land surrounding the Green Square Train Station, which has seen them already construct hundreds of apartments, extensive food and beverage tenancies, a library, and a primary school.

The latest $315 million plans are a revision on a 2017-approved development application. Proposed are three towers at 960A Bourke Street, two designed by Tzannes Architects and one designed by Bates Smart, both in collaboration with Mirvac's in house design team.

The amalgamated 3,688 sqm block, referred to as Site 7, Site 17 and Site 18, will flank the Green Square central plaza, opposite the Green Square Library and the Green Square Train Station and next door the the award-winning completed residential development Infinity by Crown Group.

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The buildings will rise 13, 18 and 20 storeys.

The 13 and 18-storey buildings, designed by Tzannes, were designed to be&nbsp;complimentary in their form, but display individual identities through differing materials, vertical and horizontal articulation, Tzannes noted in their Design Statement submitted to City of Sydney Council.

The Site 7 tower has been designed with a glazed commercial podium with a residential tower floating above, while Site 17 is a brick apartment building, with "reference to Sydney’s long history of small and medium sized brick residential fl at buildings."

There will be 183 dwellings spread across the two buildings, the majority two-bedrooms apartments. There will also be a handful of two and three-bedroom townhouses.

At the foot of the two Tzannes-designed buildings will be 14 retail spaces.

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Bates Smart has designed the tower, referred to as Site 18, on the smallest section of the site.

That will have just 77 apartments, again heavily weighted towards two-bedrooms (67%).&nbsp;Bates Smart said the change in the apartment mix was due to the evolution of Green Square since they designed the original tower over six years ago.

"Green Square has undergone radical change in recent years as the public domain and community infrastructure envisioned by the Green Square DCP has come to life," the architecture studio wrote in their Design Statement.

"The completion of key community buildings has made for a highly liveable town centre, including; the Green Square Library and Plaza, Community Centre, Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre and the Drying Green. Future Improvements including the Green Square Public School and an ever growing retail network will only continue to make the area more desirable.

"This changing context has seen a shift in the market from investor product to larger owner-occupied dwellings which has underpinned the re-thinking of the design of Site 18."

They said the&nbsp;façade approach "contrasts a crisp white frame with a family of ‘cool’ infill elements that provide a calm and elegant backdrop for the staggered primary frame."

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Mirvac recently topped out three of their Green Square apartment developments,&nbsp;The Frederick, Portman on the Park, and Portman House,&nbsp;which have a combined construction value of over $210 million.

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Over 80% of the apartments are sold, to a mix of owner occupiers, young first home buyers and investors.

<a href="/developers/mirvac" target="_blank">Mirvac</a>&nbsp;CEO Development Stuart Penklis said the completion of the three buildings forms a significant milestone for the ongoing evolution of Green Square from one of the city’s oldest industrial suburbs to Sydney’s first new town centre in more than a century.

"The new community we are delivering in partnership with state and local government at Green Square has already contributed homes for over 1,000 residents, and these three new apartment buildings will see a further 685 residents calling the precinct home by the end of 2023," Penklis said.

When Mirvac complete Green Square they will have delivered more than 1,600 apartments.

<h1>Fast Facts about 960A Bourke Street, Zetland</h1>

Site 7: 19-storey building with an 8-storey podium fronting Green Square Plaza comprising ground floor retail, ground floor loading dock, commercial uses within the podium, 124 apartments, landscaped communal open space and landscaped podium roof terrace.

Site 17: 14-storey building with a 4-storey podium fronting Green Square Plaza comprising ground floor retail, commercial uses within the podium, 183 apartments and a landscapes podium roof terrace.

Site 18: 21-storey building comprising ground floor retail, 77 apartments and a landscaped roof terrace

The ambitious $13 billion Green Square redevelopment has been a longstanding collaboration between Mirvac and Landcom, the NSW Government owned property developer, since 2012

First look: Mirvac continue Green Square transformation with three-tower mixed-use development

Top Spring Australia put ceremonial shovels to the ground last week on its $580 million St Leonards project, The Newlands.&nbsp;

The 1.26-hectare master-planned community is revolutionising urban living in a bushland setting by putting leading biophilic design principles at its core.&nbsp;

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The major milestone follows several months of demolition and clearance work on the Canberra Avenue site, making way for 4.5-star iCIRT-rated builder DASCO to commence construction on stage one of The Newlands.&nbsp;

Top Spring Australia Managing Director, Sydney Ma, said The Newlands represents a new era of urban design that enhances wellness and lifestyle from the inside out.&nbsp;

“The Newlands is more than just a place where people live,” Ma said.

“It is designed to change their lifestyle for the better, and it achieves this through biophilic design elements that enhance access to natural light, fresh air, beauty and connection to landscape and green spaces.&nbsp;At its heart is an enduring focus on wellbeing, connectivity and community."

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Ma said The Newlands delivers&nbsp;a rare opportunity for urban renewal and housing diversity with 330 homes across five low and medium-rise buildings, just five kilometres from the CBD and a short walk through bushland trails to the shores of Sydney Harbour.

Top Spring Australia Development Director, Jeff Curnow, said The Newlands reflected a rare opportunity to fulfil a community-driven design approach embracing the tree canopy of the century-old Newlands Park, with half of the site dedicated to green and open spaces.&nbsp;

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“It’s a remarkable design achievement by Bates Smart that 90 per cent of apartments and terrace homes have direct landscape outlooks,’’ Curnow said.&nbsp;

“Newlands Park, with its open spaces and towering trees, will provide residents with both a tranquil escape and a permanent green canopy to view from their apartments.&nbsp;

“The ‘tree-change’ lifestyle also connects within the development’s central 5,700 sqm green spine, communal landscaped gardens and 1,500 sqm of communal rooftop amenity.’’&nbsp;

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The project is achieving strong sales from buyers keen for an alternative to high-rise living, recording $165 million in sales in the past six months, bringing the total value of sales to more than $215 million.&nbsp;

Demand has led Top Spring Australia to fast-track the release of the Glade collection, a boutique nine-level building of one, two and three-bedroom apartments situated beside the community’s tranquil green spine, future pocket park and nature pathways.&nbsp;

The Bates Smart-designed project has achieved a 6.5 NatHERS rating across the site. Sustainability features include energy-efficient appliances, water fitments and lighting, 100KW of solar panels to contribute to power in common areas and 30 EV communal recharging stations with infrastructure in place for chargers on each car space.&nbsp;

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Other resident services include communal wellness spaces with gym facilities, saunas and pool, private dining area with city skyline views, electric vehicles and e-bikes for exclusive use by residents, refrigerated parcel lockers for grocery deliveries, and a digital concierge to connect services such as cleaners, personal trainers, and dog walkers.

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Premium finishes such as timber flooring and 60mm natural stone kitchen benchtops are standard, with buyers able to choose from a range of luxurious upgrades and light or dark colour palettes. &nbsp;

The Newlands is being marketed by Colliers International, with prices starting at $870,000 for a one-bedroom apartment, $1.465 million for two-bedroom apartments, and $2.43 million for three-bedroom apartments.&nbsp;

The first stage of The Newlands is due for completion in late 2025.&nbsp;

Top Spring Australia’s other Sydney projects under construction include the ultra-luxury Munro House in Elizabeth Bay and Ode, Double Bay.&nbsp;

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Top Spring Australia Managing Director, Sydney Ma, said The Newlands represents a new era of urban design that enhances wellness and lifestyle from the inside out

Top Spring break ground at The Newlands, St Leonards apartment development

In the burgeoning heart of Castle Hill, CG Group have tapped into the growing suburb to deliver Chapman Gardens, their three low-rise building project which is enveloped in greenery.&nbsp;

More than half of the site is dedicated to landscaped grounds and alfresco entertaining spaces designed by Urbis. Chapman Gardens is the only development in the area that offers an exclusive park-front view, cocooned by picturesque canopies. Whether you're starting your day with renewed energy or winding down after a long day, the park's vibrant ambiance is just outside your door.

A&nbsp;collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments on offer, as well as duplex style residences designed by PTW Architects.&nbsp;

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Chapman Gardens redefines spacious living with generously sized apartments designed to maximise natural light and airflow. The contemporary kitchen, living room, and family areas are perfect for effortless entertaining.

With both one-story and two-story apartment options, affordability meets functionality, ensuring your comfort and satisfaction.

Castle Hill has long been cherished by families, and the statistics speak volumes.&nbsp; According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 72.4 per cent of homes in Castle Hill were owner-occupied in 2021. The thriving community is popular among city commuters, families with older children, and retirees, making it an ideal place to call home.

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For families with school-going children, Chapman Gardens is a dream location. The development neighbours several education resources, including Baulkham Hills High School, renowned for its consistent ranking as one of the top three high schools in New South Wales for academic achievement.&nbsp;

Join the ranks of skilled professionals as Chapman Gardens is nestled in the Showground precinct, where 19.5 per cent are managers and 14.6 per cent are clerical and administrative workers. Approximately 69 per cent of the population in this precinct are employed within these three occupation groups, making it an ideal place for career-driven individuals and families.

Showground has evolved into a hotspot for middle and upper-middle-class families. The median personal weekly income for the suburb stands at an impressive $931, compared to $813 for the greater New South Wales region. Chapman Gardens offers you the chance to live in an affluent neighbourhood without compromising on affordability.

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Chapman Gardens is not just a development; it's a part of a well-thought-out master plan. The Showground Planned Precinct in Castle Hill aims to transition from low-density to higher-density residential living. With future amenities like stores, cafes, supermarkets, and an entertainment hub adjacent to the new Showground Metro Station, it promises an engaging and connected community that you'll love being a part of.

Residents of Chapman Gardens are spoiled for choice when it comes to convenience. The development is close to everything, with future village shopping and dining just a 5-minute drive away. The Metro Station is a mere 7-minute walk, providing direct access to Norwest Business Park, Chatswood, and Sydney CBD. The proximity to highly ranked public schools and premium selective and private schools ensures that education is within reach.

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Why buyers are being drawn to Castle Hill apartment development, Chapman Gardens

Apartment developer Ceerose have filed plans for a luxury apartment development in Potts Point.

Renowned architect Koichi Takada has put the plans together for a 10-level building across a 1,201 sqm site at 117 Victoria Street, halfway down the treelined street between Kings Cross Station and Challis Avenue, near The Butler. The estimated cost is&nbsp;$19.58 million.

Ceerose snapped up the A-Grade site late last year. It currently homes an original apartment block with 45 apartments which will be demolished.

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In the design statement submitted to the City of Sydney Council earlier this week, Takada said&nbsp;the architecture is taking cues from the existing streetscape while providing something refined and contemporary to the area.

"This proposal takes cues from neighbouring properties on historic Victoria Street and sits modestly within the streetscape context," the submission said.

"The attractive, modern design employs a simple material palette and clean, unassuming forms to create a building that enhances and highlights the site."

Takada said the scheme is centred on celebrating views.

"The generous floorplans, views and direct connection to the street will provide residents the best of inner city living, in one of the most sought after suburbs in one of the most liveable cities in the world.

"Koichi Takada Architects have created a design that will become a benchmark for elegant design and provide welcoming homes for its residents while enhancing the Potts Point neighbourhood character."

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The upper levels of the building will offer unrestricted views of the Sydney skyline.

There are two, three and four-bedrooms proposed, a handful of which span two levels. The two-bedroom apartments start from 110 sqm.

The majority of the apartments are three-bedrooms (15). There's six two-bedroom apartments and a single four-bedroom apartment. A handful of the apartments have plunge pools on their balconies toward the top of the building.

There 26 parking spaces, four of which are for visitors.

"The design relies on simplicity and quality, blending historic forms with modern materials and detailing to create a unique, inviting address for it’s residents," Takada noted.

"The proposed building addresses it’s dual street aspects in two distinctive ways. Victoria Street is treated with a modest façade, featuring recessed windows fronted with brickwork arches and integrated landscaping. The Brougham Street facade departs from the Potts Point vernacular. An irregular arrangement of balconies creates a more haphazard elevation that mirrors the neighbouring sandstone rockface and the rhythm of the adjacent buildings."

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The harbourside enclave of Potts Point and the adjoining Elizabeth Bay have been popular for off the plan development of late.

Fortis <a href="/news/nsw/fortis-file-regency-house-elizabeth-bay-apartment-development-plans">filed for 22 apartments across two buildings</a> at 10 Onslow Avenue and 21C Billyard Avenue last month, while Nick Caloumbis' Toohey Miller recently launched their first project,<a href="/news/nsw/toohey-miller-reveal-onslow-place-elizabeth-bay-apartments"> No.1 Onslow Place, on the dress circle Onslow Avenue.</a>

Terra Ferma and Knox Group also <a href="/news/nsw/terra-ferma-and-knox-group-team-up-for-potts-point-apartment-project">recently filed plans for five full-floor apartments on Oak Lane</a>. Melbourne developer Time &amp; Place are still working away on their redevelopment of The Chimes building on Macleay Street.

Late last year they <a href="/news/nsw/exclusive-first-look-time-place-lodge-potts-point-apartment-plans">filed concept plans for a new nine-level building designed by SJB</a> which would replace the landmark&nbsp;mid-20th century building which was designed by Hugo Stossel. The plans are for 45 apartments.

Ceerose snapped up the A-Grade site late last year. It currently homes an original apartment block with 45 apartments which will be demolished

First look: Ceerose and Koichi Takada to create new Potts Point apartment development on Victoria Street

Sydney developer Deicorp has been appointed by Landcom and Sydney Metro to develop the next stage of the residential village that will form part of the Hills Showground Station precinct in Sydney’s Hills District.

Precinct East will be the second lot to be developed at the Hills Showground Station Precinct and is opposite the now under construction 430-unit Hills Showground Village, which Deicorp was also appointed by Landcom and Sydney Metro to develop.

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Precinct East, which is the largest lot at Hills Showground Station, will accommodate up to 873 dwellings and 3,200 sqm of public open space including a new park.

Deicorp's founder and Chairman Fouad Deiri said he was delighted Deicorp had secured its third Landcom and Sydney Metro project.

“As Sydney’s leading builder of transport-connected developments, we are delighted that Landcom and Sydney Metro have once again chosen the Deicorp team to deliver this vital new housing supply in the Hills," Deiri said.

"Our experience in successfully delivering activated new urban communities along the metro line will help us achieve another thriving village in The Hills. Importantly, the Precinct East project will see Deicorp deliver beautifully designed, affordable and sustainable housing on the doorstep of the Metro North West Line.”

<img alt="Deicorp" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="10c3fec5-a8c4-4d8e-a150-3809ebbe7f44" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202023-09-28%20at%201.39.23%20pm.png?VersionId=6lZbLZlO52coOLJTTvfsLFupXxbwUhsc" />A render of Precinct East. Image supplied

The Hills Showground Station Precinct, which received concept approval in January 2021, includes three development lots that will accommodate up to 1,620 dwellings, 13,490 sqm of commercial and retail space, new public open spaces and supporting infrastructure.

The first lot already under construction by Deicorp, Hills Showground Village, will include a three level 10,935 sqm retail podium with supermarket, speciality shops and commercial areas that will sit beneath four 20-level residential towers, and a public plaza linking the Metro Station with the rest of the precinct.

Construction is also well underway on the 987-unit mixed-use Tallawong Village project opposite the Tallawong Station on the Northwest Metro that Deicorp was appointed by Landcom and Sydney Metro to develop.

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Hills Showground Village, the first stage of the Hills Showground Station precinct, is already under construction by Deicorp

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