Coolangatta apartments

Immerse Projects is set to launch their second <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/coolangatta-qld">Coolangatta apartment project</a> to the market later this year, having received approval from the Gold Coast City Council.

Veteran builder John Kearney, who heads up renowned developer Greyburn, is behind the 17-level apartment project at 39 McLean Street, adjacent to his <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/rhythm-kirra-hill-30-garrick-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Rhythm Kirra Hill development</a> which is currently on the market.

“We are very pleased with today’s approval of the McLean Street project which is the result of a lot of collaborative work with Council <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/qld/first-look-latest-kirra-beach-coolangatta-apartment-tower">over past 18 months</a>,” Kearney said.

“This allows us to focus on delivering and finishing construction on our adjacent site being Rhythm Kirra Hill and look forward to moving our teams onto this site towards the end of next year along with a DA submission of another site in Tweed.”

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/qld/first-look-latest-kirra-beach-coolangatta-apartment-tower">First look: Latest Kirra Beach, Coolangatta apartment tower</a>

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The McLean Street development will deliver 58 new apartments comprising a mix of two-and three-bedroom designs, with the project to be topped by a 240 sqm penthouse.

The development will deliver a range of resident amenities including resort-style rooftop providing a communal lounge room, pool, gymnasium and sauna. The design offers additional communal areas on the ground and first levels that will provide meeting rooms for work-from-home use and parcel delivery lockers for online purchases by residents.

Designed by award-winning firm BDA Architecture, the development will feature a simple slender design with curved edges and a paired back elegant articulation of a timeless architectural style.

Immerse Projects reduced the height of the project from 19 levels following negotiations with the Council over the past 18 months. The site is located within the Coolangatta Centre District which offers higher density allowances under the Gold Coast City Council Town Plan.

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The project is designed to provide a variety of residential products in the established <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/coolangatta-qld">coastal neighbourhood of Coolangatta</a>, an area that is growing in popularity with buyers.

Rhythm Kirra Hill, which offers apartment designs that suit a wide section of the market,&nbsp;has proven to be popular among owner occupiers and local downsizers.

“McLean Street, like Rhythm, will cater to that missing middle market where buyers are looking for quality coastal residences with resort-style facilities but without the premium price point,” Kearney added.

“We are big believers in the southern Gold Coast, as the market remains buoyant for this type of product amid an ongoing undersupply of stock.”

Greyburn will start construction on the <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/39-41-mclean-street-coolangatta">McLean Street project</a> next year.

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Veteran builder John Kearney, who heads up renowned developer Greyburn, is behind the 17-level apartment project at 39 McLean Street, adjacent to his on market Rhythm Kirra Hill development

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Immerse Projects secure approval for second Coolangatta apartment tower

Developer BeckDev has made significant design concessions to its proposed Palais <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/coolangatta-qld">Coolangatta development</a>, the most obvious being a large reduction in height and scale.

The group, led by founders Ben and Max Beck, lodged the revised plans with the council this week.

Responding to the latest councils request to reduce the building even further in height, BeckDev further concedes lowering the height of the project to 17 storeys from the 22 storeys originally proposed and the subsequent revised 20-storey design that sat comfortably within the skyline and in close proximity of an existing 24-storey building.

The reduction in floors and the number of apartments planned for Palais will see the height of the project slashed to 58.75 metres from the originally proposed 75.5 metres as BeckDev looks to meet the council’s requests.

Amid an ongoing undersupply and shortfall of apartments available for rent and purchase, Palais will be further reduced to 132 apartments. This is considerably less than the 174 apartments originally planned by BeckDev and the subsequently further proposed reduction to 159 apartments that council rejected.

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The Palais development application, <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/qld/beckdev-set-for-palais-coolangatta-apartment-development">which was first lodged in November 2021</a>, is earmarked for a 2,355 sqm site at 31-35 McLean Street. The site is partly occupied by the Jazzland building, a former dance hall that was the heart of the Coolangatta social scene from the 1930's until it was closed in 1951.

BeckDev will retain the heritage building’s façade as part of the development, with the hall and stage of the former Jazzland Dance Palais to be restored to its former glory.

The restoration work which will bring to life a part of Coolangatta’s history that has remained lost for more than 70 years, will incorporate the existing original materials to maintain the authenticity of the dance hall that hosted revellers from the 1930s through to the 1950s.

The Palais project also presents a significant opportunity for local business patronage in the centre of Coolangatta. Unlike the residential-zoned areas of <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/coolangatta-qld">Coolangatta</a>, such as Snapper Rocks and Rainbow Bay, which have witnessed considerable development activity in recent years, the Coolangatta centre itself has experienced relatively limited revitalisation efforts over the past decade.

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Among the key changes proposed by BeckDev for Palais are increased tower setbacks to the sides and rear of the development, as well as the Jazzland heritage façade, with setbacks ranging from 3.46 metres to 7.026 metres which either meet or exceed council requirements. BeckDev has also reduced the height of the podium and adjusted its setback from the heritage façade.

BeckDev Managing Director Damian Dalgleish said the&nbsp;authentic heritage restoration to the façade and hall provides a unique sense of place that celebrates the cultural heritage use of the Jazzland dance in the hall.

“Our commitment to Jazzland is saving a long forgotten past that retains and restores a heritage cultural use, that has been lost due to successive owners altering the building to suit their retail requirements with no consideration to the previous heritage values of the site," he said.

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Palais, designed by award-winning architectural firm BDA, will comprise a range of one, two, and three-bedroom residences that will take advantage of the development’s prime coastal location in the heart of Coolangatta and within close proximity to the world renowned surf beach.

The residential development offering incorporates premium residential facilities over two separate levels, including office pods, a pool, gym, theatre, private dining function rooms, kids play area and barbecue breakout areas that offer stunning views across the bay to the Surfers Paradise skyline.

“BeckDev recognises being able to live, relax and work from home with all those facilities at your fingertips is what customers are now looking for,” Dalgleish added.

BeckDev are renowned for delivering quality and landmark developments in <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/sydney-nsw">Sydney</a> and <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/melbourne-vic">Melbourne</a>, including one of Australia’s most important heritage building restorations at 333 Collins Street in Melbourne.

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Palais, designed by award-winning architectural firm BDA, will comprise a range of one, two, and three-bedroom residences that will take advantage of the development’s prime location in the heart of Coolangatta

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Beckdev lodge revised plans for Palais Coolangatta apartment development

Gold Coast developer S&amp;S Projects, Paul Gedeoun's development company which&nbsp;is reshaping Rainbow Bay with two striking apartment developments currently under construction and one recently completed, is set to bring a fourth project to the coastal hotspot.

S&amp;S has lodged plans with the <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/gold-coast-qld?sort=">Gold Coast</a> City Council for <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/radia-rainbow-bay-271-boundary-street-coolangatta">Radia Rainbow Bay</a>, a 13-level tower with just 33 apartments at 271 Boundary Street, toward the eastern end of the sought-after street just a stone's throw from the famous Point Danger headland.

The $140 million development will follow the recently completed&nbsp;$90 million Flow residences, the sold-out $48 million Awaken which is adjacent to the new project, and $140 million <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/esprit-217-227-boundary-street-coolangatta">Esprit</a>. The latter of the two projects are currently being built.

“Our confidence in the southern Gold Coast market has never been stronger, especially at Rainbow Bay which epitomises the sophisticated beach lifestyle overlooking the region’s world-famous surf breaks and close to the vibrant heart of Coolangatta,” said Gedoun.

“Our latest project in this highly sought-after precinct is inspired by the success of our previous developments and has been designed to meet the demand we continue to experience for luxury residences in this special part of the Coast.”

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/ss-projects">S&amp;S Projects</a> has enlisted award-winning firm Cottee Parker Architects, the design partner for all of its Rainbow Bay developments, to create a building that responds to its laid-back coastal location, while offering generous views and privacy for residents.

The building will feature a luxury subtropical design achieved through light building materials, deep recesses and vegetation throughout built form.

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The boutique development will comprise eight two-bedroom apartments and 17 three- bedroom apartments, topped off by eight three-bedroom penthouses and sub-penthouses on the upper levels.

The residences will each offer generous floor plans ranging from 100 sqm to 174 sqm for the two-bedroom apartments, including balconies.

Three-bedroom residences will have living areas from 172 sqm to 255 sqm, including balconies, while sub-penthouses offer expansive spaces of between 333 sqm and 340 sqm.

Levels 11 and 12 of the development will house two sprawling penthouses of 504 sqm and 569 sqm each, including balconies, while offering spectacular coastal views high on the hill at Rainbow Bay.

Residents also will enjoy a host of amenities including a ground-floor recreation area comprising a swimming pool, outdoor dining and barbecue area, communal private dining, kitchen and wine tasting rooms, a business centre meeting room, a wellness centre and gym.

The development is located a short stroll to Rainbow Bay, Greenmount Beach and Coolangatta Beach, home to the southern Gold Coast’s thriving café culture and extensive retail facilities.

Jayde Pezet of Pezet Matheson, which has successfully marketed the three S&amp;S projects, said there was an over-subscription of buyers for luxury product in Rainbow Bay.

“We’ve had interested parties who were not able to get into Paul’s first three projects that are waiting for more quality new product to enter the market,” Pezet said.

“S&amp;S Projects has introduced a quality of product never seen before at Rainbow Bay and there is still very strong interest in luxury end user focussed product in the area.

“On that basis we’re very keen to get this project to the market subject to council approval.”

Pezet says, pending council approvals, they are anticipating an official launch by the end of this year.

Gedeoun's luxury projects, Flow and Awaken, have set a luxury and price benchmark for the southern Gold Coast which has seen affluent buyers flock to what is regarded as one of Australia’s premier north facing beaches overlooking the world famous Snapper Rocks.

Flow apartments achieved an average price record of $3.5 million per apartment while Awaken’s penthouse sold for $9 million and is heading for completion later this year.

S&S Projects has enlisted award-winning firm Cottee Parker Architects, the design partner for all of its Rainbow Bay developments, to create a building that responds to its laid-back coastal location

S&S Projects file for fourth Rainbow Bay apartment project, Radia Rainbow Bay

Marine Parade is one of the most sought-after strips in the Southern Gold Coast.

In recent years there has been the quicktime sell-out of Spyre Group's Cala Dei Residences, the 12-level project replacing the well known Komune Resort, and Joe Adsett's luxury Rockpool Rainbow Bay development.

Now there's set to be a new collection of high-end apartments at 202 Marine Parade, toward the tip of the street near Snapper Rocks and behind Rainbow Bay Surf Club.

Zone Planning Group lodged the plans on behalf of Pacific View, the developer behind Bilinga's luxury apartment project Navini.

The project will have just four apartments across an 11-level building designed by Raunik Design Group Architects.

<img alt="Render of the proposed Coolangatta development at 202 Marine Parade" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="7b251311-e437-4bda-80d0-abac56113371" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202023-05-12%20at%2012.08.41%20pm.png?VersionId=6KtGUlKi5rxmEi9jelM1l8ZIkjtNl6t2" />Render of the proposed Coolangatta development at 202 Marine Parade. Credit: Raunik Design

Each unit will span two levels and feature large voids which create open plan living spaces and allow for maximum natural light. The apartments have been orientated to maximise the unobstructed views, which are on offer from every level given Marine Parade's prime ocean-facing status.

Crowning the development is a communal rooftop with a pool, barbecue area, outdoor dining space, a lounge area, as well as an observation deck that will take in the expansive surrounding views to Snapper Rocks, Rainbow Bay and the Gold Coast skyline, as well as vistas to the Tweed coastline and Hinterland.&nbsp;

<img alt="Render of the proposed Coolangatta development at 202 Marine Parade" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="d9f04687-0830-4dfa-bac3-6ca5dea1c3b7" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202023-05-12%20at%2012.11.04%20pm.png?VersionId=cMiDFiVCLeSoTM0UikyHlcMGZnTYaGHU" />Render of the proposed Coolangatta development at 202 Marine Parade. Credit:&nbsp;Raunik Design

The rectangular-shaped lot, covering a total site area of 422 sqm, currently houses the Pacific View apartments, an older-style building that is home to six units.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/qld/construction-commences-at-joe-adsetts-rockpool-rainbow-bay">Construction commences at Joe Adsett's Rockpool Rainbow Bay</a>

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/qld/hutchinson-builders-to-deliver-spyre-groups-coolangatta-apartment-project-cala-dei">Hutchinson Builders to deliver Spyre Group’s Coolangatta apartment project, Cala Dei</a>

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Zone Planning Group lodged the plans on behalf of Pacific View, the developer behind Bilinga's luxury apartment project Navini

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