Discover the epitome of contemporary urban living at Burnley Maltings, a bespoke townhome development nestled in the heart of Burnley, Victoria. This vibrant community offers a unique fusion of modern design and lush green spaces on the banks of the Yarra River

<h3>Impeccable Interiors and Exceptional Design</h3>

Step into luxury with Burnley Maltings' meticulously crafted residences. Each terrace home showcases a seamless blend of urban, industrial, and residential heritage, providing a truly distinctive living experience. Natural light floods through expansive windows, illuminating living spaces adorned with authentic materials and exquisite finishes.

<h3>An Array of Onsite Amenities</h3>

At Burnley Maltings, residents enjoy access to a range of exclusive amenities designed to enhance everyday living. Relax and unwind in the tranquil inner courtyard, expertly landscaped by renowned designer Jack Merlo. Whether you're enjoying a morning coffee amidst lush greenery or hosting a Sunday barbecue with friends, the central courtyard provides a serene sanctuary in the heart of the city.

Embrace indoor-outdoor living with private gardens or rooftop spaces, perfect for alfresco dining or soaking in panoramic views of the Yarra River and the city skyline. Burnley Maltings offers unparalleled lifestyle flexibility for residents seeking the ultimate urban retreat.

<h3>Local Amenities Abound</h3>

Experience the best of Burnley's vibrant neighbourhood with an array of local amenities just steps away. Enjoy a stroll along the Main Yarra Trail or explore nearby parks such as Barkly Gardens and Golden Square Bicentennial Park. For families, top-tier educational institutions including Richmond Primary and Melbourne Girls College are within easy reach, ensuring a quality education for residents of all ages.

<h3>Meet the Collaborators</h3>

Jack Merlo

Jack Merlo is a visionary landscape architect recognised for his transformative designs that harmonise natural elements with modern living, crafting outdoor spaces that evoke tranquillity and timeless beauty.

Developed by Urban

Developed by Urban is a leading property development company specialising in creating vibrant, sustainable communities that enhance urban landscapes, fostering connectivity, and quality of life for residents.

Hamilton Marino Builders

Hamilton Marino Builders is a trusted construction company known for its commitment to excellence and integrity, delivering superior craftsmanship and innovative solutions across residential, commercial, and industrial projects.

JAK Investment Group

JAK Investment Group is a dynamic real estate investment firm dedicated to identifying and capitalising on lucrative opportunities, driving growth and maximising returns through strategic acquisitions and asset management.

Elevate your lifestyle at Burnley Maltings and experience urban living at its finest. Discover the unparalleled luxury and convenience that await you in this vibrant community. Enquire via Urban today!

Discover the epitome of contemporary urban living at Burnley Maltings, a bespoke townhome development nestled in the heart of Burnley, Victoria. This vibrant community offers a unique fusion of modern design and lush green spaces on the banks of the Yarra River

<h3>Impeccable Interiors and Exceptional Design</h3>

Step into luxury with Burnley Maltings' meticulously crafted residences. Each terrace home showcases a seamless blend of urban, industrial, and residential heritage, providing a truly distinctive living experience. Natural light floods through expansive windows, illuminating living spaces adorned with authentic materials and exquisite finishes.

<h3>An Array of Onsite Amenities</h3>

At Burnley Maltings, residents enjoy access to a range of exclusive amenities designed to enhance everyday living. Relax and unwind in the tranquil inner courtyard, expertly landscaped by renowned designer Jack Merlo. Whether you're enjoying a morning coffee amidst lush greenery or hosting a Sunday barbecue with friends, the central courtyard provides a serene sanctuary in the heart of the city.

Embrace indoor-outdoor living with private gardens or rooftop spaces, perfect for alfresco dining or soaking in panoramic views of the Yarra River and the city skyline. Burnley Maltings offers unparalleled lifestyle flexibility for residents seeking the ultimate urban retreat.

<h3>Local Amenities Abound</h3>

Experience the best of Burnley's vibrant neighbourhood with an array of local amenities just steps away. Enjoy a stroll along the Main Yarra Trail or explore nearby parks such as Barkly Gardens and Golden Square Bicentennial Park. For families, top-tier educational institutions including Richmond Primary and Melbourne Girls College are within easy reach, ensuring a quality education for residents of all ages.

<h3>Meet the Collaborators</h3>

Jack Merlo

Jack Merlo is a visionary landscape architect recognised for his transformative designs that harmonise natural elements with modern living, crafting outdoor spaces that evoke tranquillity and timeless beauty.

Developed by Urban

Developed by Urban is a leading property development company specialising in creating vibrant, sustainable communities that enhance urban landscapes, fostering connectivity, and quality of life for residents.

Hamilton Marino Builders

Hamilton Marino Builders is a trusted construction company known for its commitment to excellence and integrity, delivering superior craftsmanship and innovative solutions across residential, commercial, and industrial projects.

JAK Investment Group

JAK Investment Group is a dynamic real estate investment firm dedicated to identifying and capitalising on lucrative opportunities, driving growth and maximising returns through strategic acquisitions and asset management.

Elevate your lifestyle at Burnley Maltings and experience urban living at its finest. Discover the unparalleled luxury and convenience that await you in this vibrant community. Enquire via Urban today!

Experience contemporary urban living at Burnley Maltings, premier townhomes in Burnley, Victoria. Discover modern design and green spaces by the Yarra River.

Impeccable Interiors and Design
Luxury awaits at Burnley Maltings. Each terrace home blends urban, industrial, and residential heritage, flooded with natural light and exquisite finishes.

Onsite Amenities Galore
Enjoy exclusive amenities like tranquil courtyards landscaped by Jack Merlo. Embrace indoor-outdoor living with private gardens and rooftop spaces.

Local Amenities Nearby
Explore Burnley's vibrant neighbourhood with parks, trails, and top-tier schools within reach. Live amidst convenience and quality education.

Meet the Collaborators
Discover visionary landscape architect Jack Merlo, Urban developers, Hamilton Marino Builders, and JAK Investment Group.

Elevate Your Lifestyle
Discover luxury and convenience at Burnley Maltings

Burnley Maltings, Richmond - 45 Gibdon Street, Richmond

<ul>
	<li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Walking distance to Fitzroy Gardens</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Bespoke 2 &amp; 3 bedroom apartments</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Prime location to CBD as well as local dining options</li>
</ul>

Urban delivers 2 &amp; 3 bedroom luxury apartments to the heart of Fitzroy on vibrant Smith St.

Clare Cousins Architects brings their award-winning designs to create a small collection of 17 bespoke apartments that are highly customisable.

The apartments at 25 Smith are generously sized, with a three-bedroom floorplan measuring around 160sqm.

Functional and minimalistic design has been a strong theme in how the apartments have been arranged with sustainable design features throughout. Each apartment has been created to be like its own private gallery, with oversized floorplans seamlessly transitioning between indoor and outdoor living. A premium Wellness Zone is available exclusively to residents, which includes an infra-red sauna, plunge pool and further amenities.

Although the city is just a stroll away, Fitzroy has a significant offering of its own, with Fitzroy Gardens on your doorstep, you can spend the mornings at some of Melbourne's best cafes, and boutique stores.

25 Smith is closely located to:

<ul>
	<li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Australian Catholic University</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Fitzroy Gardens</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">12/109 Tram Line</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Collingwood College</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">North Richmond Station</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Landridge St</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Brunswick St</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Fitzroy Primary School</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Carlton Gardens</li>
</ul>

<ul><li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Walking distance to Fitzroy Gardens</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Bespoke 2 &amp; 3 bedroom apartments</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Prime location to CBD as well as local dining options</li>
</ul>Urban delivers 2 &amp; 3 bedroom luxury apartments to the heart of Fitzroy on vibrant Smith St.

Clare Cousins Architects brings their award-winning designs to create a small collection of 17 bespoke apartments that are highly customisable.

The apartments at 25 Smith are generously sized, with a three-bedroom floorplan measuring around 160sqm.

Functional and minimalistic design has been a strong theme in how the apartments have been arranged with sustainable design features throughout. Each apartment has been created to be like its own private gallery, with oversized floorplans seamlessly transitioning between indoor and outdoor living. A premium Wellness Zone is available exclusively to residents, which includes an infra-red sauna, plunge pool and further amenities.

Although the city is just a stroll away, Fitzroy has a significant offering of its own, with Fitzroy Gardens on your doorstep, you can spend the mornings at some of Melbourne's best cafes, and boutique stores.

25 Smith is closely located to:

<ul><li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Australian Catholic University</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Fitzroy Gardens</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">12/109 Tram Line</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Collingwood College</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">North Richmond Station</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Landridge St</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Brunswick St</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Fitzroy Primary School</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Carlton Gardens</li>
</ul>

25 Smith Street, Fitzroy - 25 Smith Street, Fitzroy

Little Ox - 2 Johnston Street, Collingwood

41 Peel Street, Collingwood

Developed by Urban is well on its way to delivering one of the most unique residential developments Burnley has ever seen.

Construction has well and truly kicked off at Burnley Maltings, a redevelopment of the heritage-protected landmark&nbsp;Barrett &amp; Burston Maltings, a historic malting factory that started life in the late 1800s as Terry's Burnley Brewery.

With everything going on at Burnley Maltings, we took a trip down to the display suite, located in the building's original caretaker's residence.

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The townhouses at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-townhouses/burnley-maltings-richmond-45-gibdon-street-richmond">Burnley Maltings</a>, on the border of <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/richmond-vic-3121?sort=">Richmond</a>, cater for multi-generational living but are low maintenance. All but one townhouse in the development of 37 residences offering three bedrooms, while several have a separate home office space and all have large rooftop terraces.

So far, Burnley Maltings has proven popular with downsizers from Melbourne's eastern suburbs, those who want to be closer to the action. The Gibdon Street development sits in close proximity to <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-townhouses/burnley-vic-3121">Burnley</a> Station, several parks with signiificant gardens, and Burnley's 18-hole golf course, which is currently being redesigned.

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/vic/from-garden-suburb-to-commercial-hub-burnleys-next-phase-of-transformation">Read more:&nbsp;From garden suburb to commercial hub: Burnley's next phase of transformation</a>

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The townhouses will sit in landscaping by prominent landscaper Jack Merlo.

Burnley Maltings is on track to be completed in late 2025.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/vic/why-downsizers-are-flocking-to-burnley-maltings">Why downsizers are flocking to Burnley Maltings</a>

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So far, Burnley Maltings has proven popular with downsizers from Melbourne's eastern suburbs, those who want to be closer to the action

Joel Robinson

Inside Burnley Maltings: Urban's display suite tour of Burnley's most exciting new townhouse development

Downsizers from Melbourne's inner east have swooped on Burnley Maltings, one of the only opportunities to move into a newly built home in the tightly held suburb in recent years.

They've been coming from large family homes in the likes of <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/kew-vic?sort=">Kew</a>, <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/hawthorn-vic?sort=">Hawthorn</a> and <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/richmond-vic?sort=">Richmond</a> now the kids have flown the nest and they don't need such a large family home.

The townhouses at <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-townhouses/burnley-maltings-richmond-45-gibdon-street-richmond">Burnley Maltings</a> cater for multi-generational living but are low maintenance. All but one townhouse in the development of 37 residences offering three bedrooms, while several have a separate home office space and all have large rooftop terraces.

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"These buyers want to be somewhere where there's more going on, but don't want to be right in the thick of the action," Bart O'Callaghan, director of developer Developed by Urban says.

"They don't want to be in the middle of Richmond, but they want the easy access either by train, with the Burnley Station just 500 metres away, or a short car ride."

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O'Callaghan says they're also expecting local upsizers when construction is more advanced, from those who don't want the headache and cost of renovating and extending their current Victorian-era cottage and instead opt for a new home. Burnley Maltings brings that heritage through, given the terraces in the&nbsp;heritage-protected landmark&nbsp;Barrett &amp; Burston Maltings, a historic malting factory that started life in the late 1800s as Terry's Burnley Brewery.

The street is also just across the road from the prestigious St Georges Road, one of Melbourne's priciest streets where there have been sales of up to $88 million.

Currently under construction with a target completion date of late 2025, Burnley Maltings represents a rare heritage restoration that is difficult to reproduce in the current built environment.

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/developed-by-urban">Developed by Urban</a>&nbsp;is a&nbsp;specialist in restorations of old and heritage-listed buildings. They took the opportunity not many developers would when the historic building came up for sale.

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O’Callaghan says for years Burnley's main&nbsp;detraction had been the operating heritage maltings which finished operations in 2018.

"We have put a tonne of work into the heritage restoration and reimagining of the c.1885 space to now incorporate 1,000 sqm of gardens and beautifully designed new homes, perfect for Families and downsizers alike.

“So often&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/melbourne-vic" target="">Melbourne</a>&nbsp;families living in the inner suburbs are forced further away from the CBD in pursuit of space and a larger family home close to Schools. Burnley Maltings townhomes include lock-up garages, oversized bedrooms rooftop terraces and oodles of family living space.”

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Currently under construction with a target completion date of late 2025, Burnley Maltings represents a rare heritage restoration that is difficult to reproduce in the current built environment

Why downsizers are flocking to Burnley Maltings

Melbourne's inner-east suburb of&nbsp;Burnley has long been played second fiddle to its more prominent neighbours of Cremorne, Richmond and Hawthorn.

Since the 1850s, <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/burnley-vic">Burnley</a> has been considered as one of Melbourne's premier garden suburbs,&nbsp;with over half of its 112-hectares dedicated to parks and gardens. Where adjoining suburbs have seen an influx of investment in both commercial and residential development, Burnley has flown under the radar and retained a nature-first feel.

But now the small suburb on the Yarra is set for a transformation of its own.

Some 3,600 new workers will be flooding into Burnley daily later this year when Australia Post shifts if HQ to a new $450 million purpose-built office building on Swan Street which is being developed by ASX-listed commercial property giant Charter Hall. Next door Bamfa is also readying a $350 million, Cox Architecture-designed glass office building which will trigger a further 2,500 workers daily. Both offices are located next to the Burnley Station, which sees arrivals from four of Melbourne’s busiest train lines and trams.

The two major commercial office buildings have&nbsp;opened the door to the possibilities of Burnley. What Burnley doesn't have going for it, in terms of those wanting to move into the suburb, is an abundance of housing. Property data analytics firm CoreLogic says there are less than 500 houses and apartments in Burnley, and only five of those have sold so far in 2024.&nbsp;

Between the most recent census collections, Burnley's population has only grown from 769 people to 794, just over 20 people in five years.&nbsp;

Comparatively Cremorne, which is around 40 hectares smaller than Burnley, has a population of well over 2,000.&nbsp;

Contributing to it is the fact that nearly half of the whole suburb is occupied by parks, while the Burnley Golf Course, which is temporarily closed as the 18-hole course undergoes a major redesign, contributes to over 10 per cent of Burnley's entirety.

On the other side of Swan Street is the six-hectare Burnley Park, home to Burnley Oval, Burnley Park Playground, and The&nbsp;Burnley Circus,&nbsp;the largest designated event site within the City of Yarra.

There's even more greenery surrounding The University of Melbourne Burnley Campus, where it's no surprise the horticulture classes are taught. The campus is surrounded by the heritage-listed Burnley Gardens, a nine-hectare open green space that features over 1,000 different species of plants as well as some of the oldest trees in Melbourne.

Burnley Gardens is also home to several sporting fields and clubs including Richmond Junior Football Club, Richmond City Cricket Club, Collingwood City Soccer Club and&nbsp;FC Melbourne Srbija who play in the NPL.

Opportunities to develop both residential and commercial property in the suburb have always been few and far between. While Burnley is known for its gardens, it has a significant industrial heritage too. Many of the old industrial buildings still line the streets.

Melbourne developer <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/developed-by-urban">Developed by Urban</a>, who specializes in restorations of old and heritage-listed buildings, have looked to Burnley for its latest adaptive reuse project. In a joint venture with JAK Investments, Urban will be redeveloping the heritage-protected landmark&nbsp;Barrett &amp; Burston Maltings, a historic malting factory that started life in the late 1800s as Terry's Burnley Brewery.

"Burnley has been on our radar for some time” explains Urban Director Bart O’Callaghan.

”It is closer to the amenities of the Yarra River, better serviced by public transport and employment opportunities and has better access to both primary and secondary schools than neighbouring suburbs of Richmond and Cremorne.

"One train stop from Burnley Station on the Glen Waverly line puts you at Heyington Station St.Kevins College and St Catherines School Toorak. Two stops on the Belgrave and Lilydale line puts you at Glenferrie Station a short walk to MLC, Xavier College and Trinity Grammar. &nbsp;Richmond Primary School, Melbourne Girls College and Richmond High School are all a short walk. There is direct access to the Yarra, the Monash Freeway and Melbourne’s sporting Precinct is a walk away.&nbsp; "

O’Callaghan says for years Burnley's main&nbsp;detraction had been the operating heritage maltings which finished operations in 2018.

"We have put a tonne of work into the heritage restoration and reimagining of the c.1885 space to now incorporate 1,000 sqm of gardens and beautifully designed new homes, perfect for Families and downsizers alike.

“So often Melbourne families living in the inner suburbs are forced further away from the CBD in pursuit of space and a larger family home close to Schools. Burnley Maltings townhomes include lock-up garages, oversized bedrooms rooftop terraces and oodles of family living space.”

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The new development, <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-townhouses/burnley-maltings-45-gibdon-street-burnley">Burnley Maltings</a>, incorporates much of the industrial building into the 37 two and three-bedroom townhouses which will surround the heritage silos and over 1,000 sqm of lush, green space landscaped by the renowned <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/jack-merlo">Jack Merlo</a>. All but one townhouse has a private rooftop terrace with views over the Yarra River and out to the city skyline.

The 3,568 sqm site is located toward the northwest corner of Burnley at 45 Gibdon Street, 400 metres from the golf course and next to&nbsp;Twickenham Crescent Reserve and Golden Square Bicentennial Park. The&nbsp;Yarra River Parklands-Loys Paddock and the Main Yarra Trail are just 400 metres south of Burnley Maltings.

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Serotonin Café (200m), Friends of Mine (300m) and over 1,000 sqm of new hospitality offerings are soon to be opened at 480 Swan Street, only a 400 sqm walk from the project. An unlimited offering of food, hospitality and shopping options along Swan Street is only a short ride away.

Burnley Maltings is now under construction and slated for completion in late 2025.

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From garden suburb to commercial hub: Burnley's next phase of transformation

Urban Develop has launched Burnley Maltings, a collection of new heritage terraces townhouses which will be developed as an&nbsp;adaptive reuse of the heritage-protected landmark building Barrett &amp; Burston Maltings in Burnley.

Over the years, the landmark building has undergone numerous transformations, evolving from Terry's Burnley Brewery in the late 1800s into the recently vacated Barrett &amp; Burston Maltings.

Today, it stands on the precipice of another remarkable transformation as Burnley Maltings takes centre stage.&nbsp;

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Burnley Maltings comprises only 37 two and three-bedroom heritage and contemporary townhouses with a rooftop terrace overlooking uninterrupted views of the Yarra River, the CBD skyline, and glimpses of Melbourne's prestigious mansions along Alexandra Parade, South Yarra, and St Georges Road, Toorak.

The townhouses will surround the iconic Burnley heritage silos and a lush, green courtyard landscaped by the renowned Jack Merlo.

The architectural vision for this project is to acknowledge and celebrate the site's heritage while ushering in a new chapter of its storied existence.

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Inspired by Burnley's urban, industrial, landscape, and residential heritage, Freadman White Architects integrated the heritage-protected grain silos and iconic facades on Gibdon Street and the Monash Freeway into the new architectural design, artfully modernised with contemporary elements such as large windows and vertical louvres.

Spanning an impressive 3,568 sqm, the Barrett &amp; Co Maltings site is only four kilometres from the CBD, at the centre of inner-city amenities, roads and parks and boasts extensive panoramic views—highly appealing attributes to prospective buyers in the Melbourne market.

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Colliers agent Peter Bremner says it's probably one of the largest undeveloped titles in Burnley. It offers impressive views of the CBD skyline from higher levels and provides good panoramic views in all directions.

The Burnley Maltings Display, housed in the old caretaker's quarters, provides a compelling insight into how the project will marry contemporary living with historical preservation. Every aspect, from signage to display items, has been thoughtfully curated to align with strict heritage overlays, ensuring that the rich history of this site is revered and celebrated.

Burnley Maltings comprises only 37 two and three-bedroom heritage and contemporary townhouses with a rooftop terrace overlooking uninterrupted views of the Yarra River and the CBD skyline

Urban Editorial

Urban Develop launch Burnley Maltings

Brunswick Yard, a contemporary multi-residential project in the eclectic Melbourne suburb of Brunswick, draws inspiration from the area's rich history and industrial vernacular.

The project fuses architecture, interiors, landscape, and streetscape seamlessly, creating a modern building suitable for contemporary living.

Architecture and interior design studio Carr handled both the exteriors and interiors of Brunswick Yard, adopting a seamless inside-out approach in their design.

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The interior spaces reflect the same clean lines and simple forms that define the exterior, resulting in a consistent design language and thoroughly considered spatial experience.

Director Chris McCue said the project breaks down the overall mass by creating an architectural response that brings a finer grain residential architecture into a street dominated by large scale warehousing.

"We’ve articulated the fourth storey from the street level as a recessed interstitial floor with a floating podium form," McCue said.

"The elevation along the street is also quite long so we broke it down into a series of modules, presenting almost as a row of four-storey townhouses to the street.

"Breaking the scale down even further, two laneways punctuate through from the street to give each building its own identity, while functionally allowing for each apartment to have more natural light and cross-ventilation through dual aspects,” he explained.

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Another benefit of the recessed floor with increased setbacks from the fourth level is several of the apartments have ceilings of 3.5-metres with an exposed concrete soffit.

The façade expresses a rhythmic play on the vertical form and even though each apartment is a single floor, on the façade they read as a series, with the ground floor apartments having dual access from the street, much like a mews or terrace house, but with additional internal access via the central courtyard.

The project comprises two buildings with a total of 122 apartments, evenly divided, with a maximum of 12 apartments per lift core per floor.

The apartments range from one, two, and three bedrooms, designed under the Better Apartment Design Standards (BADS) to ensure optimal utilisation of the square-meterage.

The laneways allow for dual aspects, and many of the apartments also feature a Juliet balcony.

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The project is defined aesthetically by its use of concrete and steel mesh, a brutalist design language that reinterprets the industrial character of the area.

Carr Associate Richard Beel said the use of a singular material was critical on this project.

"It was chosen not just because of its relevance to Brunswick, but also for the atmospheric quality it expresses," Beel said.

"Despite being a monolithic building with a heavy material, the way the façade has been broken down in its form, and softened by planting, it also shows a lightness through its raw and natural properties."

The steel mesh is used for balustrading, screening, and planting, and helps soften the heaviness of the concrete. The planting scheme is also critical in aiding privacy and solar control, acting as very low intensive green walls.

“In an earlier project we studied the web forged mesh when used to control views in and out to comply with overlooking standards. Here we have used it for the same purpose but on a much larger scale, while are also integrating it as a planting medium so that vines can grow up it,” McCue added.

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“In our architecture we often seek an integrated approach to any constraints, in this case the mesh satisfied all the criteria."

To add relief, handcrafted timber doors are inserted at ground level, and ample private outdoor areas are integrated into the project, creating a sanctuary-like space with a large lawn that captures northern sunlight.

McCue shared that the project showcases how to use BADS to create well-planned apartments without saddleback apartments, and the living and dining spaces are big enough to set up in a variety of ways.

"There are no saddleback apartments and the living and the dining space is big enough that it could set it up in a number of different ways.”

One, two and three-bedroom apartments are still remaining in Brunswick Yard, with prices beginning from $475,000 for a one-bedder.&nbsp;

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A fusion of past and present: How Carr designed Brunswick Yard

The vibrant and funky Fitzroy is set for its next apartment development.

Boutique property developers Urban have launched their latest project, 25 Smith, with the project only growing the group’s already substantial portfolio across Melbourne’s inner-city.&nbsp;

The group began as a collaboration between colleagues Bart O’Callahan and Tony Suttle and now includes a hand-picked specialist team of property-focused staff across both Melbourne and Sydney.

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Just 23 apartments will be delivered across the aptly named project at 25 Smith Street, with Urban engaging experienced construction firm Hamilton Marino to build the $44 million development.

The building’s durable materials, flexible spaces, and extensive landscaping all contribute to the ongoing transformation of the precinct’s industrial past to one of Melbourne’s most liveable suburbs.

In collaboration with Clare Cousins Architects, 25 Smith will present a mix of two and three-bedroom apartments, designed to suit the local down-sizer and owner-occupier market, spanning from 91 sqm to 390 sqm.&nbsp;

Just 18 of the apartments have launched to market, with the opportunity remaining for buyers to amalgamate residences to create two additional full-floor apartments.&nbsp;

“Natural stone, textured timbers and warm colours have been selected throughout the interiors which embody a sense of timelessness and calm, acting as a backdrop to the individuality of daily life,” Urban say.&nbsp;

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“Room to breathe and an abundance of natural light, allow the restrained sophistication of these spaces to shine through, featuring subtly contrasting textures and superb, high-quality finishes.”

The community will be connected through shared spaces, providing both indoor and outdoor opportunities for gathering and wellness.

A residence-only "Wellness Zone" is set to include an Infra-red sauna and plunge pool, while the ground floor retail space will further integrate the building into the fabric of Fitzroy.

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Solar power generation and electric vehicle charging will also be on offer across the development, coupled with the abolishment of gas and high-quality water-sensitive fixtures, all helping to provide a responsible and future-focused home at 25 Smith.

Completion on the project is slated for the end of 2024.

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Just 23 apartments will be delivered across the aptly named project at 25 Smith Street.

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