Inside WOBO North Melbourne: Urban's display suite tour of one of North Melbourne's newest apartment developments
North Melbourne is set for one of its most impressive community-led developments to date with The tapestry project, spearheaded by Orb Property Partners.
Extensive research across Australia, the US, and Europe has shaped WOBO, the first apartment release in tapestry designed by Fender Katsalidis Architects. We've taken an inside look at WOBO, which will take centre stage in the heart of the 1.4-hectare boundary road precinct.
Industrial heritage design by Fender Katsalidis Architects: The WOBO apartments have been designed by renowned architecture firm Fender Katsalidis to pay homage to North Melbourne's industrial heritage and roots. WOBO will comprise 99 one, two and three-bedroom New York-like warehouse-style apartments. All one beds have already been snapped up, leaving two and three bedrooms starting from $590,000.
North Melbourne's local luxuries: Located adjacent to Flemington Road, WOBO enjoys proximity to Royal Park, Melbourne's largest open space sprawling across 188 hectares. Future residents of WOBO will enjoy a prime location with easy access to nearby nature playgrounds, sports fields, and the renowned Melbourne Zoo, as well as transport and shopping centres. WOBO is just 700 metres away from Macaulay Station, just over a kilometre from Kensington Station, and a nine-minute walk to Woolworths.
Exclusive conveniences at WOBO: The ethos of community is woven into WOBO's fabric. Residents of WOBO will benefit from a range of exclusive resident facilities, including a sustainable wellness centre, co-working spaces, al fresco areas and the private members' lounge complete with a central fireplace and modular lounges designed to bring the residents of WOBO together.
Activated precinct at residents' doorstep: At ground level, WOBO buzzes with life, offering a spectrum of amenities including premium retail outlets, cafes, restaurants, a fresh food marketplace, and essential services like a bar, bakery, hairdressers, beauty salon, and medical centre. This comprehensive array of facilities ensures that residents have everything they need at their doorstep and contributes to a lively and dynamic neighbourhood atmosphere.
Sustainability initiatives: In line with modern environmental values, sustainability takes centre stage at WOBO. Orb Property Partners implemented cutting-edge initiatives including rooftop solar panels to power 70 per cent of the project's needs, an organic energy plant to provide hydronic heating to the retirement living buildings and wellness spas, rainwater harvesting systems, and high-efficiency fittings to further solidify WOBO's position as one of Melbourne's most sustainable precincts.
With interest from both local and interstate buyers, WOBO stands out not only for its affordability but also for its commitment to redefining urban living through thoughtful design, community integration, and sustainability.
Orb Property Partners is expecting WOBO to be completed in mid-2026.
