<p>The final apartments in the most recently completed new development in Balwyn present some of the largest and most exclusive ever delivered in one of Melbourne’s most established and character-rich neighbourhoods.</p>

<p>Boutique developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/wulff-projects">Wulff Projects</a>,&nbsp;alongside partner <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/pga-group">PGA Group</a>, has just finished <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/threadneedle-balwyn-1-5-threadneedle-street-balwyn-vic-3103">Threadneedle</a>, 17 home-sized residences designed completely for the owner-occupier.</p>

<p>Named after its location on Threadneedle Street, the new project has been shaped by the heritage fabric of Balwyn. It offers two low-rise buildings of eight and nine apartments respectively, designed to emulate traditional standalone homes.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>John Scaramuzzino, Director at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bruce-henderson-architects">Bruce Henderson Architects</a>, explains the design intention.</p>

<p>“Given the quiet residential character of the street with many homes dating back to the 1930s and 1940s, we approached Threadneedle wanting to appear less as a collection of apartments and more as a traditional residence. This led to creating not one but two buildings that could “breathe” with larger garden-based apartments functioning more like small homes.”</p>

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<p>The north-facing residences are nestled among extensive landscaped gardens by Ben Scott Garden Design, with over one-third of the site dedicated to greenery. The resulting setting is one of calm seclusion, where architecture and landscape work in tandem to offer immediate liveability.</p>

<p>With construction now complete, the final apartments include a top-floor, single-level penthouse residence priced from $2.8 million. This home offers three bedrooms, a dedicated study, two bathrooms plus powder room, and three car spaces with an oversized storage room.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Interiors prioritise spatial comfort and natural light, with three-metre-high ceilings, oversized internal doors and a full-width terrace oriented to the north, east and west.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Floor-to-ceiling double-glazed windows ensure thermal performance across seasons, supported by automated external blinds, zoned heating and cooling, and a fireplace for added ambiance.</p>

<p>Each apartment has been individually designed to maximise privacy and garden outlooks. Kitchens combine refined finishes with practical considerations: stone benchtops, butler’s pantry, full-height joinery and concealed rangehoods.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The inclusion of dedicated home offices responds to contemporary living patterns, while bathrooms feature sculptural bathtubs and brushed nickel fixtures.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Threadneedle also integrates best-practice sustainability measures, achieving a 7 Star average NatHERS rating. Initiatives include solar PV systems, rainwater harvesting for toilet flushing and irrigation, and high-performing building insulation. These elements enhance daily comfort while reducing ongoing maintenance and energy demand.</p>

<p>"We believe Threadneedle sets a new standard of design excellence and building quality for Balwyn,"&nbsp;Scaramuzzino added.</p>

<p>"It’s an architectural response we’re particularly proud of, and one we’re sure residents will be equally proud to call home."</p>

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Final homes remaining as Threadneedle, Balwyn completes construction

Joel Robinson

Sydney's top 15 new apartments developments set to launch in 2026

<p>Developer-builder <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/dasco-australia">DASCO</a> has pushed beyond the now-standard inclusions of rooftop pools and landscaped podiums at its recently launched new Epping project, Senso.</p>

<p>It has laid out over 4,000 sqm of resident-only amenity in a move designed to compete directly with low-density housing on livability, not just density. The result is a development that supports genuine daily use through purposeful spaces distributed across its five-building, 479-apartment precinct.</p>

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<p>Two rooftop pools form the anchor of Senso. One is a 27-metre lap pool adjoining a heated spa, designed for everyday fitness rather than just summer leisure. The second sits on a lower podium, allowing different buildings to share in vertical access and reducing crowding during peak times.</p>

<p>It is the secondary spaces that start to distinguish Senso from other large-scale suburban projects. A rooftop cinema is integrated into a landscaped terrace, offering open-air screenings with natural ventilation and passive cooling.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The inclusion of a “sensory walk”, an elevated boardwalk that threads through the site, suggests a rare investment in non-commercial, non-essential amenity: space for quiet movement that doesn’t double as access or traffic circulation.</p>

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<p>The gym and wellness centre, often relegated to a small ground-floor room in many builds, takes on more substance here. Residents have access to a fully equipped gym, as well as outdoor yoga areas and meditative zones that integrate greenery and natural light.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Club Lounge is similarly designed to support multiple use cases, with a private dining terrace, kitchenette, workspace, and lockable wine storage. These aren’t superficial additions; their scale and spatial allocation indicate serious intent for frequent resident use.</p>

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<p>Importantly, Senso’s amenities are embedded within a site that spans more than 10,000 sqm, allowing for better separation between spaces and reduced noise spillover, a critical but often overlooked factor in high-density developments. This spatial generosity also enables multiple alfresco kitchens and communal terraces without compromising individual privacy or usable space.</p>

<p>While many developments make claims about lifestyle, few back it with this level of built infrastructure. Senso’s mix of dedicated fitness, wellness, social and passive green spaces suggests a conscious response to the post-pandemic shift in housing expectations, especially among owner-occupiers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>DASCO is one of several leading developers who have taken out Resilience Insurance's Latent Defects Insurance policy, providing buyers with a 10-year structural and waterproofing warranty, and giving them the ultimate peace of mind.</p>

<p>Senso is scheduled for completion in late 2028.</p>

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<p>Following the proposal by the Minns Labor Government to rezone Parramatta Road to create up to 8,000 new homes, prominent developer Ceerose has gone to the NSW Gov to increase the density of its new mixed-use residential building in Leichhardt.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/ceerose">Ceerose</a>, founded by Edward Doueihi nearly three decades ago, has filed plans for 154 apartments above ground-floor retail at 307-315 Parramatta Road, a key corner site near Norton Street, the main high street strip in Leichhardt.</p>

<p>It's an upsize from the previously approved scheme of 63 apartments across a seven-storey building.</p>

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<p>The project is being advanced through the State Significant Development (SSD) pathway, with concurrent rezoning sought to facilitate the proposal. The 10-storey development would rise over a four-level basement and deliver two retail tenancies, one a larger-format offering and the other a smaller “hole in the wall” space, addressing the Parramatta Road frontage. 21 of the apartments are dedicated as affordable housing.</p>

<p>According to the Urban Design Report by Architecture AND, the scheme includes a podium and tower configuration, with a fine-grain, two-storey parapet street wall that references the traditional shopfront rhythm along the corridor. “An elegant tower form is proposed, combined with a characterful two storey frontage... articulating it as two related buildings, providing consistency with the rhythm and grain of Parramatta Road,” the report notes.</p>

<p>The residential component is split across two slender towers set back from the street edge, a design move aimed at preserving solar access and reducing perceived bulk. This massing strategy also seeks to improve residential amenity by focusing scale toward the quieter northern interface, away from Parramatta Road’s noise and pollution.</p>

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<p>Architecture AND has worked with Ceerose on previous Inner West projects, and cites a deep familiarity with the local character. Their design draws heavily on context, heritage, and sunlight access considerations, and engages with the Inner West Council’s “Our Fairer Future” strategic planning framework.</p>

<p>The site spans 2,712 sqm and is located near key intersections with Catherine Street, Hay Street, and Redmond Street. It adjoins a public carpark to the north and is within walking distance of Stanmore and Petersham stations. It is also flagged in state and local planning strategies, including the Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy, as a suitable candidate for increased density.</p>

<p>Ceerose recently completed The Alex Collective on McEvoy Street in Alexandria, Abbie's Lane in Annandale, and the award-winning Munro House in Elizabeth Bay.</p>

<p>The Parramatta Road corridor is coming to life with the proposed rezoning which is serviced by a significant number of bus, light rail and train routes.</p>

<p>Deicorp is progressing with its $1.8 billion <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kings-bay-village-five-dock-53-75-queens-road-five-dock-nsw-2046">Kings Bay Village</a> precinct on Parramatta Road in Five Dock, as is <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/toga-to-push-on-with-five-dock-mixed-use-masterplan">TOGA further down the street</a>. Those two projects alone will bring nearly 2,000 new homes to Parramatta Road.</p>


First look: Ceerose plots mixed-use Leichhardt development on Parramatta Road

<p>North Sydney's landmark 'SBS Building' on Alfred Street is set to be demolished to make way for a new mixed-use residential tower in the booming North Sydney.</p>

<p>Commercial property group FiveX is behind the plans for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/275-alfred-street-north-north-sydney-nsw-2060">39-storey tower</a>, the latest project to advance under the NSW Government’s Housing Delivery Authority pathway.</p>

<p>They are proposing 184 apartments above retail spaces, which will replace the existing 20-storey commercial building. FiveX was set up more than five decades ago by Joshua and Marko Berger. It is currently led by Joshua's son Lesli.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="First look: Fivex plans 39-storey residential tower at 275 Alfred Street, North Sydney" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="2efa0980-53fa-4cca-9f9e-9c3c845d4746" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Article%20Feature%20Image%20%28Grid%29%20%281%29_0.png?VersionId=y_YyPMq3NQLfYRs84pP4os9UgWiMLp75" /></p>

<p>According to the Architectural Design Report by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fjc-studio">FJC Studio</a>, the slender tower form has been deliberately designed to respect the site's transitional setting at the southern gateway to the North Sydney CBD, where high-rise towers give way to lower-scale residential precincts.</p>

<p>"The slender tower form and articulated podium establish a respectful relationship with nearby heritage and low rise buildings, including the Whaling Road Heritage Conservation Area,” the architecture firm noted, adding that the tower “completes a missing link in the urban fabric” while enhancing the Alfred Street streetscape.</p>

<p>The proposed building will include a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, with 15 percent of the gross residential floor area allocated as affordable housing. There is an agreement already in place that those apartments will be managed by Evolve Housing.</p>

<p>The project aligns with broader state housing objectives, including the National Housing Accord target of delivering 1.2 million new homes by 2029. The Scoping Report filed with the State Significant Development Application (SSDA) suggests the site "presents no impediments to rapid delivery,” with construction able to commence within 12 months of receiving consent.</p>

<p>North Sydney has been one of the most popular suburbs in Sydney for new and off the plan apartment development, but hasn't had the supply to keep up with demand, until recently.</p>

<p>AURA by Aqualand was, for a long time, the only off the plan apartment building on the market. That completed last year, and has sold the majority of its 386 luxury apartments. Recently ALAND launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-walden-173-179-walker-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">The Walden</a> on the same street, selling over $100 million within just a few hours of its launch, while developer CASA also launched&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-mclaren-north-sydney-45-mclaren-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">The McLaren</a>&nbsp;in the same precinct.</p>


First look: Fivex plans 39-storey residential tower in booming North Sydney

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<div>A subsidiary of co-working giant, WeWork, has pre-committed to a 10 year lease of the heritage-listed, 66 King St building</div>
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<div>They have pre-committed to leasing the entire building (pictured above), which is owned by Sydney-based developer Mr Phillip George.</div>
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<div>Mr George is undertaking a $50 million upgrade to the more than 70 year old building, through Taylor Constructions, and will be tenanted by the WeWork owned Gravity co-working brand following completion of the renovation in late 2019.</div>
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<div>Owned since 2007 by Mr George, the 14 level building, located between on the corner of King and York Streets, will cover 7,300 square metres of A Grade commercial and retail space and works have now commenced.</div>
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<div>The art-deco building is heritage listed and described as "an example of art deco-modern American commercial gothic architecture, with two major light wells and a rooftop terrace, to be converted to a bar and restaurant."</div>
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<div>Mr George said “The building is perfect as a co-working environment as it is well located in the middle of the city, close to major transport links and featuring versatile, dynamic spaces well suited to the Gravity brand."</div>
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<div>“The building’s many heritage features, including a marble entrance, stairway and light wells, will be refurbished to create a truly A Grade boutique building in the heart of Sydney’s CBD”, he concluded.</div>
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<div>CBRE’s Stuart McSorley and Nick Read who negotiated the lease said they believe the refurbishment of the building was pivotal to securing the lease.</div>
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<div>“Upon completion, the building will include new end of trip facilities, rooftop terrace and refurbishment and restoration of the existing heritage features,” Mr McSorley said.</div>
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<div>The site will also feature three retail shops and an underground basement space suited for a bar or other venue for the many office workers now congregating in the centre of the city where there are improved transport links and retail outlets.</div>
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<div>Having sold Mrs Crocket’s Food Group in 2004, Mr George transitioned and is now a property owner and developer with a wide range of residential, industrial and commercial projects worth more than $750 million across Australia.</div>
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WeWork to take up a 10 year lease at refurbished King St building

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<p>Global co-working company WeWork will lease all six floors of commercial office space at Lendlease’s recently approved Daramu House office building at 1 Sussex Street, Barangaroo South.</p>
<p>The co-working provider will occupy all 10,000 square metres, of the building’s office lease, which will provide for 2,000 of its members.</p>
<p>Designed by Alec Tzannes, Lendlease received the green light for Daramu House (pictured above), its second Barangaroo South office building, early last month.</p>
<p>Australian companies that use WeWork include Microsoft, Deliveroo and Box.</p>
<p>Daramu House is the ninth location WeWork has secured in Australia.</p>
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<p>Last week the company announced its first Brisbane site at 310 Edward Street (pictured above) which it will open later this year.</p>
<p>Daruma House is expected to open in early 2020.</p>
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WeWork secures whole office building lease at Barangaroo

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<p>US co-working provider WeWork’s entry into Melbourne hasn’t fazed Servcorp, which says it is a luxury brand in the flexible office ecosystem.</p>
<p>Servcorp is a co-working, serviced and virtual office provider.</p>
<p>Both Servcorp and WeWork have established themselves internationally - with locations in 54 and 36 cities, respectively, according to a media release.</p>
<p class="p1">Earlier this year, WeWork leased into the iconic art deco building at 401 Collins Street owned by fund manager Impact Investment Group, taking the building’s rooftop and the entire nine floors of commercial space.</p>
<p class="p1">Its arrival in Melbourne is part of a rising trend of co-working spaces in the city. Last year, Hub Australia opened Victoria’s largest coworking space, Hub Southern Cross, in Melbourne, spread across 3,900sqm and two floors of the historic Mail Exchange building.</p>
<p>Servcorp says it differentiates itself from WeWork’s hot-desking model with “limited technology”, by providing organisations with a dedicated team of in-house administration and IT professionals to ensure a smoother experience, it said.</p>
<p>“At Servcorp, we also recognise that networking can bore opportunities, but we go further than just providing a fun place to network. We provide the platform to make these interactions happen,” it said.</p>
<p>Its new Community platform (servcorpcommunity.com) allows all 35,000+ Servcorp clients across borders to engage, collaborate and network, said Servcorp’s chief operations officer Marcus Moufarrige.</p>
<p>“Servcorp has thrived based on the premise that a prestigious address, the right support network, backed by technology gives new businesses a leg up,” Moufarrige said.</p>
<p>“It’s all about first impressions and accessibility. A recognisable address backed by team and technology creates a great impression of stability, of strength and permanence,” he added.</p>
<p>It has a standardised technology suite including Wi-Fi, printing and telecommunications. Other features include in-house IT support; call-routing technology; global VOiP and cloud hosted services. </p>
<p>A start-up can access this level of technology via Servcorp’s Virtual Office starting from $50 per month.</p>
<p>For start-ups and SME’s the benefit is to tap into a global infrastructure providing a platform to really compete and for large corporations, it means a seamless transition and integration with Servcorp.</p>
<p>Servcorp has invested USD $100 million on a global communications network and offers “super-fast internet”, “business-class printers”.</p>
<p>Its travelling members have access to over 155+ office buildings and their proprietary technology, with support teams at every location to give clients a seamless experience.</p>
<p>“We have more team members on the ground than anybody else in the industry.</p>
<p>“Every location has at least 2 to 5 team members (depending on size) to help clients run their day-to-day, such as answering all their phone calls so they never miss a lead, administration so they can focus on what matters most, and other secretarial services that improve the quality of their working life”, said Moufarrige.</p>
<p>The two companies contrast in their approach, says Servcorp. </p>
<p>WeWork is known for its “pop culture”, and caters to venture capital start-up companies, which is risky and more susceptible to market downturns.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, Servcorp supports start-ups as well as global corporates.</p>
<p>Its locations are also “landmark addresses with iconic views… and state-of-the-art communications technologies”, it said.</p>
<p>This has allowed the brand to remain resilient and nimble in the face of a rapid increase in co-working office solutions on the market, it said.</p>
<p>The company welcomed WeWork’s entry into Melbourne. </p>
<p>“Competition is healthy. In fact, WeWork’s entry into Australia has been great for the entire industry.</p>
<p>“It’s made people aware of other options to traditional real estate,” said Moufarrige.</p>
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Servcorp unfazed by Melbourne launch of co-working provider WeWork

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<p>WeWork, one of the world's fastest-growing co-working businesses, has arrived in Melbourne, following on its entry into Sydney last year. </p>
<p>The co-working firm is leasing into the iconic art deco building at 401 Collins Street owned by fund manager Impact Investment Group, taking the building’s rooftop and the entire nine floors of commercial space, said a media release.</p>
<p>New York-based WeWork was founded in 2010 and has grown fast to set up more than 120 shared work spaces across 32 cities globally. The firm opened its first office at Sydney’s 5 Martin Place in the heart of the city’s central business district last year. </p>
<p>Its arrival in Melbourne is part of a rising trend of co-working spaces in the city. Last year, Hub Australia opened Victoria’s largest coworking space, Hub Southern Cross, in Melbourne, spread across 3,900sqm and two floors of the historic Mail Exchange building.</p>
<p>Liberman-family backed Impact Investment Group (IIG) bought the building for $32 million in 2014 and is currently refurbishing it. The makeover includes restoration of 401 Collins’ heritage stone front façade, mechanical upgrades and improving its energy efficiency.</p>
<p>The 11-storey building was once commandeered by General Douglas MacArthur as his headquarters for US Army forces in World War II.</p>
<p>“This marks the start of a new era for 401 Collins. We’re proud to be setting up the next chapter in this remarkable building’s life,” said Impact CEO Chris Lock.</p>
<p>“It shows that these pre-war buildings, built to endure as they were, can still contribute to Australia’s move towards lower carbon emissions.”</p>
<p>Newly claimed space on the rooftop and in the basement will see the net lettable area (NLA) increase by 360 sqm, bringing the total NLA to about 6,291 sqm.</p>
<p>WeWork’s managing director, Asia Pacific, Ole Ruch, said Melbourne is home to startups, big businesses, and creative entrepreneurs “pioneering innovation” nd it was a “natural next step for WeWork”. </p>
<p>The Hon Philip Dalidakis MP, Victorian Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade said, "We welcome global co-working provider WeWork to Melbourne's thriving startup community.”</p>
<p>IIG is also in talks with two Melbourne restaurateurs with plans to establish a new hospitality brand on the ground floor.</p>
<p>Current tenant, Roy Morgan Research Ltd (RMR), is expected to move out of the property in late 2017. </p>
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