MIRA - 61 Garfield Terrace Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

Florence - 5 Florence Street, Teneriffe

Teneriffe living at Ducale, where construction kicks off in January 2024. With panoramic vistas spanning the Brisbane River, CBD skyline, and the verdant expanse of Teneriffe Hill, this boutique development boasts just 26 one and two-storey residences spread across a meticulously crafted 8 levels. A collaboration between Frank Developments, Epoca Group, and architect BYculprit, Ducale promises an unparalleled lifestyle experience.

Each residence within Ducale presents a unique opportunity to curate your personal sanctuary, striking the perfect harmony between diverse living environments. From the comfort of your home to the lavish resident amenities, every aspect is designed to exceed expectations. Take a dip in the rooftop pool, unwind in poolside cabanas, or maintain your fitness regime in the state-of-the-art gym. Indulge in culinary delights in elegantly designed dining areas, all while relishing breathtaking views of the surroundings.

Enhance your living experience with secure basement storage for every residence. Dive into luxury with the rooftop pool featuring luxurious cabanas and daybeds. Stay fit and healthy in the state-of-the-art smart fitness gym. Create a productive work-from-home environment with dedicated meeting rooms and hot desks. Enjoy stylish rooftop dining and BBQ areas for entertaining guests. Ensure secure deliveries with automated parcel lockers. Future-proof your lifestyle with the rooftop drone landing pad. Experience the convenience of keyless entry with fingerprint and keypad security. Stay informed with the resident app for streamlined building information and communication. Benefit from comprehensive car park facilities.

Elevate your lifestyle at Ducale, where every detail is meticulously crafted for the discerning homeowner seeking the ultimate in luxury living.

Ducale, Teneriffe - 33 Wyandra Street, Teneriffe

5 Florence Street, Coburg

Introducing the new boutique apartment building in New Farm, a joint venture between Frank Developments and Signature Property Partners.

With only 10 apartments, including seven two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as three four-bedroom penthouses, this building promises to be an exclusive and intimate residence.

Designed by BYculprit, the building boasts a four-storey structure that blends the legacy of Brisbane architecture with the movement and energy of the Brisbane River.

The external façade features natural tones, textured render, vertical balustrades, and reflective glass windows, inspired by the colours and textures of the river and surrounding area.

Inside, the apartments are designed to pull in natural light, with living areas and bedrooms oriented towards the north east and south east.

Key selling points:

<ul>
	<li>Low-rise apartment development</li>
	<li>Only 10 apartments in the entire building, set across four levels</li>
	<li>A mix of two, three and four-bedroom floorplans</li>
	<li>Communal rooftop terrace, complete with a pool</li>
	<li>Nearby to the Brisbane River and CBD</li>
</ul>

Introducing the new boutique apartment building in New Farm, a joint venture between Frank Developments and Signature Property Partners.

With only 10 apartments, including seven two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as three four-bedroom penthouses, this building promises to be an exclusive and intimate residence.

Designed by BYculprit, the building boasts a four-storey structure that blends the legacy of Brisbane architecture with the movement and energy of the Brisbane River.

The external façade features natural tones, textured render, vertical balustrades, and reflective glass windows, inspired by the colours and textures of the river and surrounding area.

Inside, the apartments are designed to pull in natural light, with living areas and bedrooms oriented towards the north east and south east.

Key selling points:

<ul><li>Low-rise apartment development</li>
	<li>Only 10 apartments in the entire building, set across four levels</li>
	<li>A mix of two, three and four-bedroom floorplans</li>
	<li>Communal rooftop terrace, complete with a pool</li>
	<li>Nearby to the Brisbane River and CBD</li>
</ul>

121 Oxlade Drive, New Farm

Brisbane-based developer Frank Developments has seen huge success at its luxury maiden Gold Coast apartment development, <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/mira-61-garfield-terrace-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">MIRA</a>.

The 25-level tower at <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/mira-61-garfield-terrace-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">61 Garfield Terrace</a>, the dress circle address in Surfers Paradise&nbsp;is made up of just 12 apartments which have been pitched as vertical beach houses. The project has already secured eight sales.

The average sale price so far is $8.25 million, with the final four apartments priced from $8.5 million.

Each of the apartments has two levels, except from the tri-level penthouse which feature its own rooftop terrace and private pool.

Frank Development CEO and Founder Frank Licastro says the double-level floorplan is traditionally reserved for the penthouse purchaser.

"At MIRA, every apartment is dual-level, meaning every resident will experience the penthouse way of life – private, elevated and life enhancing."

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The two-level apartments, designed by Ferro Chow Architects and BYculprit, span&nbsp;376 sqm and feature open-plan living spaces with oceanfront balconies that capture expansive views of the beach, skyline, river, and hinterland.&nbsp;

Inspired by the natural landscape of its iconic beachfront address, MIRA's design incorporates refined details, native tones, natural lines, and a neutral palette of raw stone, organic timber, and curved glass.

Each unit at MIRA comprises four ensuite bedrooms and a versatile multi-purpose room.

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Residents at MIRA will enjoy a host of resident amenities including a private beach cove, an infinity-edge pool, a wet deck, a gymnasium, a sauna, a yoga space, as well as an alfresco barbecue kitchen and dining area surrounded by tropical landscaping.

MIRA is located on Garfield Terrace, Surfers Paradise's premier beachfront strip. It's just two blocks away from the renovated Northcliffe Beach Club.

Construction of <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/mira-61-garfield-terrace-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">MIRA</a> is currently underway and is expected to be completed in late 2025.

MIRA is located on Garfield Terrace, Surfers Paradise's premier beachfront strip. It's just two blocks away from the renovated Northcliffe Beach Club

Joel Robinson

Frank Developments secures sales success at luxury Surfers Paradise apartment development, MIRA

Brisbane-based developer Frank Development and joint venture partner Epoca Property Group has achieved a major milestone at their <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/teneriffe-qld">Teneriffe apartment development</a>, Ducale.

They've sold half of the 26 apartments in the <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/ducale-33-wyandra-street-teneriffe">Wyandra Street building</a>, having reduced the density from 37 units due to the growing demand for family-sized apartments in Brisbane.

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The BYculprit-designed development offers one and two-level apartments with two and three-bedroom configurations starting from $1.1 million.

The three ground-floor apartments each comprise two bedrooms and a private plunge pool.

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The penthouse and sub-penthouse units have four bedrooms, three bathrooms and spacious living and dining areas with panoramic views of the CBD, Teneriffe Hill and the Brisbane River.

Frank Developments has placed a strong emphasis on a future-focused design that revolves around sustainability, technology, and lifestyle considerations in the years to come.

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The building includes provisions for EV bicycle charging and a future rooftop landing pad for drone deliveries atop the eight-level structure.

BYculprit drew inspiration from the colour and textures of Brisbane's vernacular and the Brisbane River, blending Italian heritage with the elegance of nature to evoke a sense of retreat and home.

“Ducale’s slender vertical form rests lightly on the urban streetscape deviating from the typical podium style architecture and establishing a more graceful architectural outcome,” BYculprit co-founder, Luke Henderson said.

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The comfort of the apartments extends to Ducale’s rooftop pool, state-of-the-art gym, and beautifully curated dining and entertaining areas.&nbsp;

The pet-friendly building also offers the option of serviced, interchangeable Dog Porch potties—transportable boxes of fresh grass for balconies.

Ducale follows closely on the heels of Maison on Moray Street at New Farm, a prior collaboration between Frank Developments and Graya.

The BYculprit-designed development offers one and two-level apartments with two and three-bedroom configurations starting from $1.1 million

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Teneriffe apartment development Ducale hits 50% sold

A new boutique apartment building is set to make its mark on New Farm, thanks to a joint venture between Frank Developments and Signature Property Partners.

Frank Developments, who are soon to launch the luxury MIRA tower on the Gold Coast's Garfield Terrace, is ran by developer Frank Licastro, while Signature Property is headed by Frank's cousin Joe.

The duo will no doubt hope to see similar success of one of Frank's first multi-res projects, Maison, which saw stellar off the plan sales, and then resales, following its completion.

They're seeking to develop just off the water at 121 Oxlade Drive. The four-level building will home just 10 apartments.

There will be seven two and three-bedroom units, and three four-bedroom penthouses.

The architects behind the design, BYculprit, say that the development will blend the legacy of Brisbane architecture with the movement and energy of the Brisbane River.

The external façade will feature natural tones, textured render, vertical balustrades and reflective glass windows, which are all inspired by the colours and textures of the river and the surrounding area.

<img alt="Aerial image of where the New Farm development will be located" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="39b8ff27-f388-40bf-bad9-51e50a922f44" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202023-04-21%20at%202.09.58%20pm.png?VersionId=PPT1sOoPIo5Iw8JdOYgXgBSdaAjYrPFn" />Aerial image of where the New Farm development will be located.

"The soft and fluid facade is linked to the Brisbane River and mimicking the ebb and flow of water. Contouring of the building form create a dynamic facade that create light and shadow and responds to the passage of time," BYculprit noted in their design statement.&nbsp;

The building will be a nod to the traditional Queenslander house, with cascading and wrapping landscape and fine-grain lattice works forming the facade screens. The materials, finishes, and landscaping are simple yet elegant, creating a dynamic facade that plays with light and shadow throughout the day.

An abundance of landscape within the project becomes a defining feature as it wraps each balcony and roof terrace along both Oxlade Drive and Sargent Street that adds natural layout of colour and texture

Inside the apartments, living areas and bedrooms will be directed towards the natural light, pulling in daylight from the north east and the south east. The upper units will feature a central light atrium along the staircase, drawing in natural daylight and exuding an indoor-outdoor experience.

The ground floor apartments surround themselves with large private yards that encourage outdoor entertaining and recreational use directly from the living areas, while the&nbsp;apartments are all fronted with generous sized balconies extending the living areas and bedrooms to these spaces.

The building orientation will channel prevailing breezes off the river, with large sliding doors and operable windows promoting natural cross ventilation throughout.

Crowning the development will be a rooftop terrace with a pool, offering sweeping views of the city skyline and the nearby river.

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The duo will no doubt hope to see similar success of one of Frank's first multi-res projects, Maison, which saw record-breaking sales and resales following its completion

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Licastro cousins team up for boutique New Farm apartments

The Brisbane-based developer Frank Developments is a step closer to making its mark on the Gold Coast.

Frank Developments, led by Director Frank Licastro, has been given the nod by the local council to developer MIRA, one of the most high-end projects on Garfield Terrace, comprising just 11 two-level apartments, which are being pitched as "vertical beach homes". The 25-level tower will be the first of it's kind for the Gold Coast.

“A double-level floor plan is traditionally reserved for the penthouse purchaser," Licastro says.

"At MIRA, every apartment is dual-level, meaning every resident will experience the penthouse way of life – private, elevated and life enhancing."

<img alt="MIRA Garfield" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="7e83ba25-59fd-4cbe-a16c-aae7d8097983" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202022-12-23%20at%209.18.18%20pm.png?VersionId=Ylf47V0r0fFwu8.kCwwApSfgvpo_nkzk" />

There's already been interest from locals, interstate, and even internationally, from those who Licastro says are&nbsp;“prioritising quality over quantity”.

“MIRA is curated with connection in mind," Licastro adds.

"This one of a kind design offers peace, connection to place and like minded people unlike larger, less intimate high rises.”&nbsp;

MIRA, which neighbours the revamped Northcliffe Surf Life Saving Club, will replace an ageing three-storey walk up on a 607 sqm site to become the Gold Coast’s most sophisticated, slender beachfront development to date.&nbsp;

Development dense Northcliffe has attracted some of Australia’s biggest industry names.

The strip has attracted a wave of tower applications bringing a whole new luxury feel to the area, now rivalling Hedges Avenue, aka the Gold Coast's original Millionaires Row for demand.

“Coastal site scarcity will see engineering prowess progress savvy, slender towers like MIRA," Licastro says.

"Designing slim and tall is an innovative way to achieve development capacity within strategic city centres with few large parcels of land remaining."

Project architect Ferro Chow’s co-director Marco Ferro said, architecturally, they become landmarks.

“Minimising building mass and footprint to retain view corridors, MIRA’s impact on the skyline will be significantly less than conventional neighbouring developments," Ferro says.

<img alt="MIRA Gold Coast" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="c5cf6499-995d-42ff-9cba-ea91741537ab" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202022-12-23%20at%209.18.13%20pm.png?VersionId=QSs8MTn30aaY4FmY_sQwDmXub8F9DY1l" />

"We believe this unique design will become an iconic address”.

Ferro praised the Gold Coast city planners and council for acknowledging innovation.

“MIRA is a bold interpretation of what is possible within the requirements of the Surfers Paradise zoning envelope.”

Each apartment, accessed by private lift, will have four bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, and two or three parking spaces. All have panoramic views north and south.

Residents will have access to a full suite of private amenity, including a&nbsp;gym with sauna, steam rooms, a barbeque area, outdoor showers, and beach lockers.

Level one follows the same open plan brief, incorporating private dining which overlooks a 180 degree resort style pool which wraps around a sun lounge podium.

Construction on MIRA will commence at some point during 2023.&nbsp;

Frank Developments has a solid track record of delivering luxury projects in Brisbane.

Their most impressive project has been Maison in New Farm, where off the plan buyers from just a few years ago are almost doubling their money now the project is complete.

“A double-level floor plan is traditionally reserved for the penthouse purchaser," Licastro says.



Double-storey apartments set for Surfers Paradise beachfront as MIRA gets approval

The demand for family-sized apartments has risen throughout Brisbane, which has prompted developer Frank Developments to change the mix of apartments in its architecturally-striking Teneriffe development, Ducale.

Ducale, at 33 Wyandra Street, is being developed by Frank Developments in partnership with Epoca Property Group. The duo have dropped the number of apartments from 37 to 26 in reaction to demand for larger apartments.

Frank Developments Managing Director, Frank Licastro, said the design has been amended in recognition of the shift towards family-sized apartments and includes numerous future-focused design features.

“We’re always looking to future-proof our developments and understand how sustainability, technology and lifestyle will influence the way we live in years to come,” Licastro said.

There will be a number of double-storey apartments on offer, as well as&nbsp;electric vehicle and bicycle charging stations, and a rooftop landing pad for drone deliveries atop the eight-level development.

<img alt="The architecturally-designed Ducale" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="eeadaa62-c31a-4234-8da2-d42e6ec3cf89" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screen%20Shot%202022-08-22%20at%2010.43.24%20am.png?VersionId=CxnTnxTd8.12juCNskG0qwzrF5y9MWbB" />

"Drone delivery technology is rapidly advancing, and trials are underway in Brisbane, Canberra and elsewhere around the world," Licastro added.

“At Ducale, we’ve provided a future operable drone landing pad on the rooftop, separate to the pool and amenities, should residents wish to utilise this in the future.”

Licastro said societies around the world are also embracing the cost and sustainability benefits of electric vehicles, bicycles and scooters.

“At Ducale we are providing rooftop solar panels, three communal vehicle charging stations and five electric bicycle and scooter charging stations to ensure the building is responsive to a sustainable future,” he said.

“Another trend we experienced firsthand with our Maison development in New Farm is the unmet demand for large, family-sized apartments in inner-city suburbs, and Teneriffe is in particularly low supply.

<img alt="The architecturally-designed Ducale" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="449d679a-9ecb-4a7a-9b2f-ef34413e7b73" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screen%20Shot%202022-08-22%20at%2011.02.18%20am.png?VersionId=bpupPCMQy.28BiBDTnBV1Ufv0k6Ya7Fl" />

“With this in mind, we have reduced the number of apartments in the building and have created five double- storey, family-sized apartments with three-bedrooms, two living areas, and two outdoor entertaining areas.”

The sculptural design, which takes its cues from the Brisbane River the city’s art and architectural heritage, is the work of architecture studio BYculprit and is currently before Brisbane City Council as a minor change application.

Apartment balconies within the pet-friendly building will have the option for serviced, interchangeable Dog Porch potties – transportable boxes of fresh grass. Ducale includes a mix of two-bedroom plus study and two-bedroom plus MPR apartments. The penthouse and sub-penthouse both feature four bedrooms, three bathrooms and large living and dining areas with city and river views.

The three ground floor apartments feature two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and their own private plunge pool.

BYculprit co-founder, Luke Henderson, said Ducale is a humble, elegant addition to Teneriffe adding a touch of softness through sculpted floorplates, emerald arches, and vibrant landscape.

“Ducale’s slender vertical form rests lightly on the urban streetscape deviating from the typical podium style architecture and establishes a more graceful architectural outcome,” Henderson said.

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