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<p>A solid year for development proposals fronting Albert Park Lake continues with the much anticipated 77 Queens Road with City of Port Phillip for assessment. Likewise for site proponent Southlink Developments who add 77 Queens Road to their <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/buildings/vibe-1-queen-street-melbourne">Sovereign Blackburn</a> and <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/buildings/claremont-manor-7-claremont-street-south-yarra">Claremont Manor</a> apartment developments, both of which are currently at sales.</p>

<p>Contrary to varying media reports that suggested an Elenberg Fraser scheme associated with the site's sale during 2013 would proceed to sales, Southlink have instead chosen Fender Katsalidis to create a new tower for their next Melbourne foray.</p>

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/image3277q.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Old and new. Images courtesy elenberg Fraser and Fender Katsalidis"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="201" src="/sites/urbanmelbourne.info/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image3277q.jpg?itok=YNWdmQUc" title="Old and new. Images courtesy elenberg Fraser and Fender Katsalidis" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Old and new. Images courtesy Elenberg Fraser and Fender Katsalidis</figcaption></figure><h2>77 Queens Road Summary</h2>

<ul>
<li>2,329 sqm site</li>
	<li>Currently a low-rise, 1960's apartment block of 36 apartments</li>
	<li>15 metre setback to Queens Road at ground level</li>
	<li>Proposed 13 level complex @ 41.9 metres</li>
	<li>160 apartments</li>
	<li>178 car parking spaces and 181 bicycle spaces</li>
	<li>GFA 12, 364.44sqm</li>
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<h2>An unmistakable imprint</h2>

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/image34w_0.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Images courtesy Fender Katsalidis and Ryan Seychell"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="464" src="/sites/urbanmelbourne.info/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image34w_0.jpg?itok=ZzkvsH2W" title="Images courtesy Fender Katsalidis and Ryan Seychell" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Images courtesy Fender Katsalidis and Ryan Seychell</figcaption></figure><p>The casual observer wouldn't be mistaken for assuming Fender Katsalidis have merely melded two of their successful recent projects together in creating 77 Queens Road. Straight lines and funny angles are alive and well as this application draws upon the best of both <a href="/forum/cbd-108-flinders-street-15f-55m-residential?page=1">108 Flinders Street</a> and Canberra's NewActon Nishi (above left and right).</p>

<p>Perhaps Fender Katsalidis have stumbled upon a winning formula of confluence which yields both commercial and aesthetic returns? Regardless external finished will see blue/grey vision and spandrel glazing, clear balustrades, coloured precast panels in addition to dark window frames and louvres.</p>

<h2>Internal arrangement</h2>

<p>The majority of apartments are arranged in a herringbone pattern where possible to take in an Albert Park Lake and Bay aspects, with the remainder toward Queens Lane presented in a more conventional format. Single bedroom apartments will be centralised along the Queens Lane frontage while dual bedroom apartments run through the mid levels, with all three bedroom abodes holding frontage to Albert Park Lake along the buildings western flank.</p>

<p>Apartment breakdown will see the following numbers: 20 one-bedroom, 24 one-bedroom + study, 76 two-bedroom, 26 one-bedroom + study, 14 three-bedroom.</p>

<h2>Ground plane</h2>

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/img_8739.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Ground level. Image courtesy Fender Katsalidis"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="249" src="/sites/urbanmelbourne.info/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/img_8739.jpg?itok=QcDJUjZn" title="Ground level. Image courtesy Fender Katsalidis" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Ground level. Image courtesy Fender Katsalidis</figcaption></figure><p>As with many buildings fronting Queens Road, generous setbacks are the norm which allow for an expansive usable space if so desired. A porte-cochere layout addressing Queens Road is included, similar to many developments nearby, including the neighbouring Monarc apartment project.</p>

<p>A central passage will bisect 77 Queens Road at ground with a host of communal facilities holding sway, whilst services are clustered to the most innocuous quadrant. Oculus have devised the landscape solution which will feature outdoor terraces, bluestone paving, outdoor dining/seating and green privacy screens over ground and the level 9 setback.</p>

<h2>Project team</h2>

<ul>
<li>Developer: Southlink</li>
	<li>Architect: Frender Katsalidis</li>
	<li>Planning: URBIS</li>
	<li>Project Management: PDS Group</li>
	<li>Services: WSP Group</li>
	<li>Structural Engineer: Robert Bird Group</li>
	<li>Traffic: Traffix Group</li>
	<li>Building Surveyor: BSGM Consulting Building Surveyors</li>
	<li>Waste: Leigh Design</li>
	<li>Landscape: Oculus</li>
	<li>ESD: Ark Resources</li>
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Southlink lodge plans for 77 Queens Road

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<p>A few short weeks ago, Urban.com.au highlighted South Yarra's steamrolling ability to continually accommodate new residential apartment projects.</p>

<p>Latest cab off the rank is Claremont Manor, which has seen a slew of new images and information released in preparation for sales. Although the display suite adjoining the site at 3-9 Claremont Street suite has yet to been completed, the project was highlighted as part of the Melbourne Property Expo Event held in Singapore over the weekend.</p>

<p>Described by lead architect Bird de la Coeur as two interlocking black and white towers that contrast against one another, the two buildings will host 318 apartments, commercial and retail spaces over 20 levels. The project is the latest from <a href="http://www.southlinkdevelopments.com.au/" target="_blank">Southlink Developments</a> and according to their website, represents the largest of the firm's current batch of projects.</p>

<p><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/Image42_0.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Claremont Manor ground level. Image © Bird de la Coeur"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/sites/urbanmelbourne.info/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/Image42_0.jpg?itok=jdtVhkuM" style="height:263px; width:580px" title="Claremont Manor ground level. Image © Bird de la Coeur"></a></p>

<p>Claremont Manor may be the forefront at the queue of South Yarra apartment towers, but it's far from the largest. Earlier this year, 661 Chapel Street gained planning approval following ministerial intervention by Matthew Guy in conjunction with the Minister for Education.</p>

<p>First highlighted <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/take-it-either-way-661-chapel-street-planning-application" target="_blank">in May last year</a>, 661 Chapel Street's form has changed markedly from the initial design dual designs put forth for approval. Dual in that the initial application included a second altered design, which seeded part of the site to Melbourne High School for a potential five level mixed-use facility, which has since been seeking planning approval separately.</p>

<p>Subsequently 661 Chapel has grown in overall height to near on 94 metres while the tower's frontage to Chapel Street has decreased, presumably in an effort to maintain a similar built wall height of approximately 50 metres to neighbouring towers such as Avenue and Olsen Hotel. Controlled by developer Michael L Yates &amp; Co and created once more by Bird de la Coeur, the 261 apartment building is likely the prolific developer's next project due for release, following the success of <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/buildings/yarra-house-18-yarra-street-south-yarra" target="_blank">Yarra House</a> which is now under construction.</p>

<p><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/Image41_4.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="661 Chapel Street. Image © Bird de la Coeur"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/sites/urbanmelbourne.info/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/Image41_4.jpg?itok=HWbAmLiO" style="height:826px; width:580px" title="661 Chapel Street. Image © Bird de la Coeur"></a></p>

<p>Not to be outdone is LK Property Group, which according to varying media outlets is the new owner of the Fun Factory/Capitol Bakeries super site fronting Toorak Road and Chapel Street. Holding approval for a Bates Smart-designed 136 metre residential tower, it's uncertain if the developer will proceed with the rejigged 486-apartment giant seen below or pursue another scheme.</p>

<p>Based on the strong sales of LK Property's current notable residential projects, <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/buildings/gisele-300-toorak-road-south-yarra" target="_blank">Gisele</a> and <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/buildings/the-opus-tower-57-city-road-southbank" target="_blank">The Opus Tower</a>, it's not outlandish to suggest that after 25 years of failed attempts to develop the prime site, its time is nearly upon us.</p>

<p><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/Image9_5_0.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="241 Toorak Road. Image © Bates Smart"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/sites/urbanmelbourne.info/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/Image9_5_0.jpg?itok=C8PI-z6x" style="height:241px; width:580px" title="241 Toorak Road. Image © Bates Smart"></a></p>
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