Iglu - 229-241 Franklin Street, Melbourne

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Celebrating 20 years in 2020 since &quot;breaking ground&quot; in Melbourne in 2000, Hacer has quickly grown into a multi-faceted business by offering clients quality construction and design service. 
Hacer have completed landmark buildings for some of Australia&#39;s best-known corporations and enterprises and with a strong emphasis on quality, Hacer delivers long-standing developments as well as long-standing relationships. 
 
&quot;We can proudly point to multi-million dollar developments for experienced property professionals like Woolworths, Frasers Property, Fabcot, Cbus Property, Cedar Woods, Oliver Hume Properties, Federation Centres, Palace Cinemas, Coles, Walker Corporation, Ranfurlie Developments and Banco Group.&quot;

Hacer Group

Richmond Square is a new lifestyle destination inspired by the character of Melbourne’s laneways, curated by Fortis. Perched above the vibrant retail precinct are two distinct yet complementary residential buildings—Wiltshire House and Carmine House—offering a refined selection of 1, 2 &amp; 3-bedroom residences. Crafted by SJB and Hecker Guthrie, each home pairs timeless materials with sculptural kitchens, premium appliances, and light-filled interiors that open to private terraces and sweeping city views. Rooftop sanctuaries by Acre deliver moments of calm and connection, with bookable dining rooms, wellness spaces, and landscaped lawns overlooking the CBD, MCG, and Port Phillip Bay. Perfectly positioned behind the corner of Swan and Church Streets, Richmond Square places you at the heart of a vibrant, walkable neighbourhood with a walk score of 99 and seamless access to transport, green spaces, and Melbourne’s best dining and culture.Display suite now open by private appointment.Features:<ul><li>Construction well underway by Hacer Group, with over 25 years’ experience</li><li>Designed by award-winning studios SJB and Hecker Guthrie</li><li>Moments from Swan Street, with a 99 walk score and strong connectivity to the CBD, parklands, arts and sporting precinct</li><li>Secure ‘lock up and leave’ living, including video intercom, secure parking, CCTV to common areas</li><li>Generous floorplans featuring custom joinery, luxurious stone finishes, and outdoor terraces</li><li>Exclusive rooftop sanctuary with private bookable dining rooms, kitchen, BBQ oven, wellness facilities</li><li>Landscaping curated by renowned firm Acre, including a communal garden with a range of productive herbs for residents’ use</li><li>Uninterrupted city views from private terraces and the rooftop</li><li>Vibrant ground-floor retail laneway precinct with dining, grocers, wellness, and everyday essentials</li><li>Developed by leading Australian developer, Fortis, with luxury residences completed across the country </li></ul>

Richmond Square - 1 Wiltshire Street, Richmond

<ul><li>Construction Underway | Move in Q3 2024</li><li>Proudly developed by Cbus Property and Sterling Global. Designed by Carr with landscapes by</li><li>Taylor Cullity Lethlean (T.C.L).</li><li>House-sized residences with internal areas up to 294 square metres.</li><li>Inner-city living reimagined in the heart of South Yarra, with North-facing views of the Yarra River.</li><li>Expansive balconies or terraces flowing gracefully from the interior.</li><li>A selection of residences offer extended private gardens.</li><li>Large Travertine stone bench top island benches in each expansive kitchen. Swiss-made V-ZUG appliances and integrated fridges.</li><li>Residents’ lounge area and private dining room.</li><li>Dedicated concierge with a range of service offerings.</li><li>4-minute walk to Chapel Street or Toorak Road.</li><li>Visit our fast-tracked display residence, a timeless three-bedroom three-bathroom home.</li></ul>Introducing Como Terraces, the signature development by Cbus Property and Sterling Global. This extraordinary collection of single level residences is defined by generous proportions and enjoys frontage to tree-lined Alexandra Avenue and the Yarra River. This boutique collection of extraordinary single-level residences offers exclusive living, with no more than two residences per level. Residents can embrace everything that riverside living has to offer, while also enjoying the shared facilities and services . The opulent residents’ lounge and dining provide an elegant setting for entertaining guests. The hotel-style concierge service can do everything from caring for your dog to arranging dry cleaning or making theatre or dinner reservations. Renowned as Melbourne’s most liveable suburb, South Yarra blends lifestyle and amenity with an enduring legacy of sophistication. Set within this prestigious locale, the residences offer a rare opportunity to embrace all that riverside living has to offer. Construction underway with completion anticipated for Q3 2024. Now selling from $2.44m.

Como Terraces, South Yarra - 139 Alexandra Avenue, South Yarra

At Assemble, we're building a future where more Australians can access and live in sustainable and well-designed homes and neighbourhoods. We've made it our mission to design new ideas for a better, fairer housing system – one that cares for the people and places within it. By setting the rent and purchase price of our apartments for up to five years, we're helping people to experience life in their homes as they prepare to buy them - without the housing market racing away from them. Each apartment within 15 Thompson Street is designed for the things you'd expect: durability, functionality and longevity. The high-quality fixtures take care of that. We also designed it for what we know makes life healthier inside, like natural light and cross-flow ventilation. The interiors are a simple, essential backdrop to your everyday life. Our building is 100% electric – no fossil fuels are used for heating, cooling, cooking or power. Solar panels on the roof power the shared spaces with renewable energy. Open-air walkways support apartments to be more energy efficient, keeping them cool in the summer. On the ground floor, a considered mix of plants and trees helps to cool the entire building and support biodiversity. Here, environmental and social sustainability go hand in hand. Shared spaces across the building are an extension of your own home, designed to foster neighbourly and community connections. The rooftop for leisure and play. A bookable room for different uses – from dinner parties to Crafternoons. A workshop for doing all those messy jobs – fixing bikes or building planter boxes. And, most importantly, a bookable two-bedroom guest house for when guests come to stay. Kensington is a suburb in transition. Walking its streets, you can see how a recent industrial past is shifting to provide new ways to live together – through different types of housing to cultural and commercial centres like YoungHusband. We decided to build 15 Thompson Street here, to connect you to the many parks, pools and playgrounds, alongside train lines and trams.

15 Thompson Street, Kensington

<ul><li>Mixed use precinct with vibrant linked laneways and public plazas.</li><li>Distinct architectural designs and layouts.</li><li>High quality amenities and accessibility to necessities.</li></ul>Offering features the modern urbanite didn’t realise they needed, but soon won’t be able to live without, West End is an architectural gem that aims to ignite and excite.&nbsp;While most apartment residents were once happy with just a pool and spa to indulge in during downtime, West End has thought of everything from the customary pool through to grooming facilities and art galleries.Of course, the five-building precinct covers all of the basics with nearby public transport at Southern Cross train station, plus cafes, bars, and restaurants a short distance away. With close proximity to the CBD, Docklands and a major link to the outer suburbs, residents will be connected to some of the best parks, restaurants, bars, entertainment and cultural precincts the city has to offer. Within walking distance, Flagstaff Gardens and the heritage Queen Victoria Market provide residents with green space and access to hundreds of market stalls with daily fresh produce and Summer and Winter night events.With a population of just over 5,000, West Melbourne is set to triple in size vertically with a sustainable environment and human-centric focus towards their urban renewal plans. Beyond the world-class design shared between a handful of architects, residents will also be able to enjoy West End’s restaurant and wine bar strip.AMENITIES INCLUDE:<ul><li>A day spa</li><li>Gymnasium</li><li>Public Park</li><li>Resident’s pool</li><li>Two spas</li><li>BBQ facilities</li><li>Private cinema</li><li>Wine cellar</li><li>Art gallery</li><li>Meditation Centre</li></ul>A food providore, pet washing facilities, electric car charging stations by Tesla, car share, eight cafes and restaurants, an IGA supermarket, medical clinic, a 24/7 pharmacy as well as tree lined laneways with boutiques are huge examples of how West End is not just a residence benefit but a community one.For those who don’t even want to leave the opulence of their own apartment, West End offers in-apartment dining and catering associated with the Adina Grand Hotel which will maintain a presence on site.&nbsp;Bringing homework has often been thought of as a no-no, but West End has made it a relaxing exercise by way of a fully equipped business centre featuring HD projection, live streaming, and Foxtel. A 50-seat cinema room adds to the amenities spectrum within West End.&nbsp;You can expect a spacious and comfortable living with an extensive wall of joinery offering generous versatile storage in each apartment.&nbsp;Interiors offer natural textures such a timber and granite, creating a sense of home and warmth. Timber dining tables are nestled beneath bench tops with Bosch appliances throughout. Cylindrical and cube shapes repeat throughout the apartments in lighting fixtures, joinery and mirrors. Simple elements deliver maximum impact and a generous standard of open living with floor-to-ceiling windows to bring natural light and warmth into residences.Beyond being an exceptionally pet-friendly building, West End offers both dog walking and grooming services to ensure that man’s best friend is fully catered for. Settling will never be an issue within West end, perhaps the only problem could be not wanting to leave.&nbsp;Yet with every available amenity on hand, there may never be a reason to.

West End - 177-231 Rosslyn Street, West Melbourne

<ul><li>Visit display apartment 107 on site now</li><li>Construction is due for completion September 2024</li><li>Individually designed grand-scale residences - only 4 city facing residences remain</li><li>Convenience of being connected to Burke Road retail and a lock up and leave lifestyle with concierge services</li><li>Single level city-facing residences with an average balcony size of 100m2</li><li>A premium providore on the ground floor, offering a measure of effortless convenience</li><li>EV charging infrastructure, bike storage, parcel delivery and dog wash facilities are accessible to every resident</li><li>Privately fully enclosed garages</li><li>Perched on Camberwell’s highest point with views to the city skyline and Dandenong Ranges beyond</li></ul>Introducing Victoria Hill. Time &amp; Place is excited to present our first completed residence at Victoria Hill, apartment 107. We invite you to step inside and experience the high quality of finishes that are being delivered for the project. Few locations can consider themselves truly rare. Perched atop Camberwell’s highest point, with the locale’s rich tapestry unfolding around it and views to the city skyline and Dandenong Ranges beyond, Victoria Hill is this and more. A timeless luxury development from Time &amp; Place with architecture by Cera Stribley and interiors by Hecker Guthrie, Victoria Hill has been envisioned as the modern Victorian, reinstating the proportions from the grand dwellings of the Camberwell area alongside a refined design palette shaped by your personal style. The refined and elegant Camberwell – known for its lush gardens and heritage architecture – is one of Melbourne’s most sought-after suburbs. Underpinned by a connection to the surrounding locality, Victoria Hill features an independent grocer and café on the ground floor. Time &amp; Place ground their design in the way their properties impact day-to-day human needs. Hecker Guthrie, relish the opportunity to challenge new ideas, while maintaining a timeless outcome. Cera Stribley curate spaces with consideration for aspects, spatiality and a deep connection to landscape.

Victoria Hill, Camberwell - 166 Victoria Road, Camberwell

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At 4 Ballarat Street, you can live in one of Melbourne's most vibrant and diverse neighbourhoods. We designed this project to encourage greater connection to your neighbours and the local community. Inside your future home, every feature from fixtures to finishes, lighting and tiling has been considered – not only for its context within the space but for its benefit to you and the environment. You can also enjoy high-quality homes powered by 100% renewable energy and close to public transport options. Shared spaces add to your enjoyment and amenity of everyday life - the flexible spaces like the workshop, multi-purpose room, and retail nooks on the ground floor, or up above across the rooftop spaces. With the building now complete, residents have moved in and settled into their homes. Secure your future home today with a limited number of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments available to purchase.

4 Ballarat Street, Brunswick

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<ul><li>The sustainable and environmentally conscious design.</li>
	<li>Use of space for communal gardens and activated laneways.</li>
	<li>Comfortable and light filled apartments.</li>
</ul>Designed by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/jam-architects">JAM Architects</a> comes one of the most exciting and prolific mixed use suburban developments in Melbourne, East <a href="/new-apartments/brunswick-east-vic-3057">Brunswick Village</a>. 
Comprising of 600 residences across seven sustainable and thoughtfully designed buildings, EBV delivers spacious, environmentally friendly and spacious high quality living in comfortable and modern way. 
With an embraced community value, the warm welcome is felt a the front doorstep with open public plazas filled with local art and installations surrounded by laneways of cafes, supermarkets and ground floor retail options all to inspire connectivity. 
The public <a href="/new-apartments/east-brunswick-village-bluestone-way-3-bluestone-way-brunswick-east">amenities</a> are astounding but what are the residential amenities like?

<h2>Each resident will be able to enjoy:</h2>

<ul><li>An artisan bakery</li>
	<li>Pharmacy and fitness studios</li>
	<li>Yoga Studio</li>
	<li>Organic health spa</li>
	<li>Bike and mechanic repair store</li>
	<li>A residents tool shed</li>
	<li>A garden rooftop with vegetable plots</li>
	<li>BBQ facilities with lounge and dining rooms</li>
	<li>An apiary providing free honey to residents at the hands of an experienced beekeeper</li>
	<li>2,400sqm of green communal space</li>
	<li>Coles Brunswick East</li>
</ul>The master plan by the <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/banco-group">Banco Group</a>, provides the community of family, singles, first home buyers and many more the opportunity to reap the benefits of high quality living at an affordable price with spacious floor plans to accommodate pets, children and people wanting to be involved in a community environment.

Feel like you’re doing your part by investing in your light filled apartment with exteriors made of recycled bluestone and timber offering a 7.5 Star Rating from the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme. Extensive solar panels, recycled water storages, efficient waste management are part of several initiatives designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help residents to save on their energy bills and consumption. 
EBV, by Jam Architect, is a microcosm of the suburb of East Brunswick, with its creativity and diversity, the development seeks to be part of the community fabric with its prime location to the city and surrounding activity centres whilst remaining affordable.

The public amenities do not stop there, step beyond the doorstep of EBV and enjoy the vast trails of parklands that line the Merri Creek with walking distance to Fleming Park, Melbourne’s beloved Lygon Street offering an eclectic blend of Italian restaurants and cafes and accessible public transport systems such as train and tram which line the main boulevards and streets leading in and out of the CBD. 
Located on Nicholson Street, Brunswick East, benefit socially with car share facilities, electric car charging stations, car wash, a private rooftop cinema and 960 bicycle storage spaces encouraging the activation and healthy lifestyle of apartment living. 
Each apartment in the East Village Development has a large balcony or terrace with prices varying for a one bedroom starting at and <a href="/new-apartments/east-brunswick-village-bluestone-way-3-bluestone-way-brunswick-east">affordable $350,000</a>, one of the lowest in today’s property market. 
The <a href="/new-apartments/east-brunswick-village-bluestone-way-3-bluestone-way-brunswick-east">completion of the complex</a> is slated for the end of 2020 with the precinct coming to life with residents and public accessibility mid 2020.

East Brunswick Village - 3 Bluestone way, Brunswick East

<ul><li>The striking architectural form blending heritage and contemporary.</li>
	<li>Light filled apartments.</li>
	<li>Community feel in the heart of Collingwood.</li>
</ul>Offering 152 residences spread across 13 floors, Holme Apartments is endorsed by developer <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/cbus-property">CBUS Property</a> and designed beautifully by renowned <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/john-wardle-architects">John Wardle Architects</a>.

A unique and exemplary design, <a href="/new-apartments/collingwood-vic-3066">Holme is leading the way for Collingwood</a> to adopt a more residential character that is a departure from its industrial past.

An assortment of one, two and three bedroom apartments, Holme hosts and exclusive exterior which incorporates a combination of classic materials and timeless design. This high-rise is right at home in its dynamic environment, creating an overall feeling of familiarity combined with contemporary originality.

The 1920s brickwork building will remain intact and act as a podium for Holme whilst echoing urban elements of its built environment. The impressive facade features white radial curvatures, offset by large panels of shimmering glass, resulting in a building that is sure to draw attention on the streetscape.

Fit out in sophisticated materials such as concrete, stone and hardwood, Holme houses spaces that are relaxing and homely. You will find only the finest of quality features in the kitchen, including stainless steel tapware, stone benchtops, cabinetry and mirrored splashbacks, all designed to meet your day to day culinary accomplishments whilst providing visual enjoyment.

It doesn’t stop here. The bathrooms tune into the same rhythm with refreshing simplicity and striking elegance. Featuring tile, timber, glass and stainless steel, they create a space of relaxation and comfort.

The design team has ensured that views are unobstructed and that abundant natural light flows through each apartment. There is a residents retreat on level 9 with communal seating and lounge spaces to mingle, find seclusion or read a quiet book. 
Construction is now complete by <a href="/builders/hacer-group">Hacer</a> with the finishing touches on surrounding landscaping ongoing until late 2019.

Holme Apartments - 68 Cambridge Street, Collingwood

Ascent - 42 Barkly Street, St Kilda

<ul><li>The elegant design.</li>
	<li>Light filled apartments with panoramic garden views.</li>
	<li>Proximity to parklands, public transport and major precincts.</li>
</ul>Dominating the corner overlooking one of Melbourne’s most beautiful parks and gardens stands 17 Spring Street, a residential tower designed by Australia’s oldest architecture firm, the 165 year old Bates Smart.

The tower will rise to <a href="/new-apartments/17-spring-street-13-23-spring-street-melbourne">33 floors comprising</a> of 73 high quality residences, replacing the existing Mecure Hotel which has now been demolished.

<h2>A short walk through Treasury Gardens to everything you need</h2>

Soaring above the prominent location, enjoy the wonderment of the Treasury Gardens, <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/melbourne-vic">Melbourne’s</a> Parliament House and the extensive tram and city loop train network which will carry you into the city’s most exciting shopping, entertainment, restaurants and employment precincts. Be enticed by the luxurious dining and boutique options of Collins Street, or the cultural activities of Federation Square and lose yourself in the awe inspiring graffiti and cafe laneways that cut through the gridded streets.

The collaboration between the brilliant <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/bates-smart">Bates Smart</a> and developers <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/cbus-property">CBUS Property</a> brings 84 two and three bedroom half and full floor apartments featuring an abundance of natural filled light and floor-to-ceiling glazed windows with cross ventilation spanning the floor plans from east to west.

<h2>A balcony perfect for entertaining</h2>

Large balconies and terraces act as a natural extension of kitchen and living areas for alfresco dining and entertainment. Residents will have the ability to personalise their apartments with a choice of combined material palettes and finishes designed by the architects.

<h2>Apartment living doesn't get roomier than this</h2>

Choose between <a href="/new-apartments/17-spring-street-13-23-spring-street-melbourne">outstanding floor plan option</a> with some of the largest apartment sizes on the market in the country with the average three bedroom, three bathroom ranging <a href="/new-apartments/17-spring-street-13-23-spring-street-melbourne">between 290 and 330 square metres </a>as opposed to the national average of 112 square metres.

A large number of apartments will feature large private balcony terraces as a natural extension to dining and living areas, perfect for entertaining guests and taking in that personal and unmatched view. The brilliance does not stop there, with the exclusive amenities at your fingertips.

<h2><a href="/new-apartments/17-spring-street-13-23-spring-street-melbourne">AMENITIES</a> INCLUDE:</h2>

<ul><li>A private porte-cochere</li>
	<li>A 25 metre lap pool</li>
	<li>24 hour concierge for every resident need</li>
	<li>A lounge room</li>
	<li>Private dining spaces</li>
	<li>A wine tasting room and cellar</li>
	<li>Beautifully landscaped outdoor terrace</li>
	<li>Gymnasium overlooking Spring Street and the gardens</li>
</ul>With Hacer Group as the appointed builder, construction is expected to begin in early 2020 following demolition completion of the Mercure Hotel in March 2020 and basement bulk excavation currently underway. Construction completion is expected in 2022.

17 Spring Street - 13-23 Spring Street, Melbourne

Paul Little from Little Projects delivers a first-class development with Dux Richmond Hill.  The esteemed architects at Rothelowman have come together with interior designer Mim Design to create a development rich in amenity in a vibrant neighbourhood, just a short walk from the city.
 
Dux takes cues from Richmond’s industrial past with a dark grey and white exterior, sharp lines, and shimmering glass. With 177 new residences including one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, Dux also includes eight townhouses on the former Thomas Dux site.

Art deco inspired, this 12-storey high-rise includes an impressive communal area on level eight, featuring an outdoor pool, casual dining facilities, and sweeping views of Melbourne.

Each apartment and townhouse are havens for open plan living. You will not be disappointed by the dining area which welcomes an abundance of natural light, or the living area that opens out onto a luxurious terrace, perfect for alfresco dining.

The kitchen includes an island bench, porcelain benchtops, Miele appliances, and feature lighting to impress the most fastidious chefs. Minimalist lines and maximum style form the separate powder room and European laundry.

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Making its mark on St Kilda’s waterfront is newcomer 35 Marine Parade. This part-urban, part-waterfront oasis is overseen by Red Box Developments and the esteemed architects at Fender Katsalidis.

<h2>Waterfront living with panoramic views</h2>

Housing 22 waterfront apartments spread across three levels, this low-rise boasts a variety of natural colours, textures, and glazing wrapped around its structure. The generous windows allow for exquisite panoramic vistas of St Kilda’s treetops, vibrant neighbourhood, and peaceful sea views.

<h2>Walk-in wardrobes and plenty of room for the budding chef</h2>

Surrounded by the quintessential beachfront greenery, residences feature open plan layouts, top-quality fixtures and fittings, spacious bedrooms, and generous walk-in wardrobes. The spacious kitchens are fitted with premium Gaggenau appliances and the luxurious bathrooms feature subtle marble tiled finishes.

35 Marine Parade, St Kilda

<ul><li>Close proximity to local transport, community hubs and schools.</li>
	<li>Light filled interiors and spacious apartment configurations.</li>
	<li>An active streetscape with ground floor tenancies.</li>
</ul>Designed by acclaimed architects, Rothelowman, The Mark rises above Elsternwick's charming village offering 173 residential apartments across three buildings, multi-level basement parking and an active ground floor which will bring a Coles Supermarket, Liquorland and more retail tenancies to residents and locals.

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