<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/caulfield-north-vic-3161">Caulfield North</a> isn’t short on prestige, but it is short on boutique new apartment developments with spacious floorplans.

Cue LUMA, the newest development by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/skylife-group-pty-ltd">Skylife Group</a>, which offers just nine apartments on Hawthorn Road.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/luma-caulfield-north-226-hawthorn-road-caulfield-north-vic-3161">LUMA</a> occupies a coveted position near Caulfield Park, encircled by Melbourne's finest schools, parks, and culinary destinations. Its low-rise form by Metaxas Architects channels timeless design principles, wrapped in a restrained yet luxurious material palette.

Every residence embraces natural light and outlooks, thanks to expansive glazing and thoughtfully arranged floorplans.

Ranging from 80 sqm to nearly 160 sqm internally, with terraces or balconies extending up to 30 sqm, the homes offer a diversity of configurations, from two-bedroom residences to three-bedroom layouts with up to three bathrooms.&nbsp;

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The interiors are unified by a calm, light-infused aesthetic. Organic white walls, soft walnut timber joinery, and Aurora Range European Oak flooring are paired with plush carpeted bedrooms, creating a harmonious tactile experience.

The kitchens at LUMA serve both as culinary workspaces and statement design features. Buyers can choose between a lightGlacier Honed or dark Turko Argento natural stone benchtop, with timber-look Polytec Ravine joinery and fluted glass cabinetry providing contrast.&nbsp;

Miele appliances complete the package, tailored to residence size, with premium upgrades for three-bedroom homes including an 80cm induction cooktop and Gen 7000 speed oven.

Bathrooms echo the same sensibility, with natural stone, black EXON fixtures, and frameless glass showers. Select residences offer freestanding baths.&nbsp;

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Private outdoor spaces, secure parking, and options for EV charging reflect a practical yet elevated lifestyle focus.

As the development progresses toward its late 2026 completion, construction is in the hands of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/rf-construction-management-pty-ltd">RF Construction Management</a>, bringing over 30 years of local high-end building expertise.

LUMA also offers a five per cent deposit structure, allowing buyers time to plan while securing their place in this tightly held precinct.&nbsp;

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Joel Robinson

Inside Caulfield North's most boutique address, LUMA

Sekisui House Australia's first apartment development in Sydney's Lower North Shore has been a hit with prospective new home buyers.

They recently released <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/waterstone-st-leonards-24-berry-road-st-leonards-nsw-2065">Waterstone</a>, on the fringe of Newlands Park in the emerging St Leonards South precinct, a short walk from the Crows Nest Metro and the heart of St Leonards.

The new development will home&nbsp;207 apartments across five mid-rise buildings, rising between four to nine storeys.

We recently visited the display suite at&nbsp;60 Pacific Highway, St Leonards, to find out more about the development that has been one of the most enquired on developments on Apartments.com.au in the last few months.

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Watersone sales agent Paul Marrum says the orientation of the building was key to Sekisui's wider design philosophy.

“Waterstone has been orientated to face south, capturing views over Newland’s Park and back to the Sydney CBD," Marrum says.

"This deliberate positioning, alongside 30 per cent of the site dedicated to open space designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/aspect-studios">Aspect Studios</a>, roots the project in the developer’s Satoyama philosophy - prioritising balance between the built environment and its surrounding ecosystem."

On offer are a mix of one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom apartments, with many including&nbsp;multi-purpose rooms to accommodate shifting lifestyle needs, from work-from-home professionals to growing families and downsizers.&nbsp;

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“Every apartment is open plan, with interiors flowing to balconies or courtyards," Marrum adds.

"The material palette reinforces this flow: soft-toned tactile stone, fluted glass cabinetry, and warm timber joinery work together to create what he describes as a “refined but relaxed atmosphere.”

There’s a distinct human scale to Waterstone’s design. The community is shaped as a network of boutique buildings threaded by a ‘green spine’, a landscape feature that invites movement, reflection, and connection.

Marrum highlights the presence of sensory gardens and native planting throughout, signalling an approach that enhances both wellness and biodiversity.&nbsp;Yet Waterstone doesn’t forgo amenity for serenity however. Residents will have access to a heated outdoor pool and spa, infrared sauna, co-working lounge, fully equipped gym, and even dedicated resident workspaces.&nbsp;

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Waterstone will rise from a prime Berry Road site ideally located near the green Newlands Park but also a short walk to the hear of both St Leonards and Crows Nest, two transport nodes with bus, train, and Sydney Metro lines connecting to the rest of Sydney.

Construction is slated to begin in mid-2025, with completion targeted for late 2027.&nbsp;

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Inside Waterstone St Leonards: Apartments.com.au Video Spotlight

Off the plan buyers at Altona's newest apartment development Voyage, are soon to take their keys, with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/spacious-property-development-group-pty-ltd">Spacious Property Development Group</a>&nbsp;approaching completion of the contemporary, coastal building.

Farey &amp; Co can now take prospective buyers through a fully-furnished display apartment on appointment as construction approaches its final stages.

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Situated just 13 kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD, Voyage Altona beachside apartment development offers a rare opportunity to live moments from the sand, pier, and thriving village life of Pier Street.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/voyage-altona-102-106-pier-street-altona-vic-3018">Voyage</a> is the only new apartment offering currently on the market in <a>Altona</a>. Comprising one, two, and three-bedroom residences, it has been thoughtfully designed to appeal to a broad spectrum of buyers, from first home purchasers to downsizers and lifestyle-focused owner-occupiers.&nbsp;

Prices start from just over $500,000 for one-bedroom apartments, with three-bedroom configurations topping out just over the $1 million mark.

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Voyage's architecture, by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cheah-saw-architecture">Cheah Saw Architecture</a>, is defined by an asymmetrical façade and a refined palette that echoes the surrounding coastal tones.&nbsp;

Inside, a minimalist design language prevails, with full-height glazing inviting expansive views over Port Phillip Bay and hybrid timber flooring grounding the open-plan layouts.&nbsp;

Kitchens are appointed with premium Miele appliances and stone finishes, while the bathrooms feature porcelain tiles and walk-in glass showers.

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Voyage's location on Pier Street places residents at the heart of the suburb’s major activity centre. <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/altona-vic-3018">Altona</a> Station, Altona Beach, and a diverse mix of cafes and shops are all within walking distance.&nbsp;

With the final release now selling, Spacious is offering buyers the chance to secure their future home with just a five per cent deposit, a move that lowers the barrier to entry and positions Voyage as one of the most accessible premium new builds on Melbourne’s bayside fringe.

Spacious Property Development Group collaborated with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/valeo-construction">Valeo Construction</a> to bring this vision to life. The development has advanced significantly, with interior fit-outs and communal landscaping well underway.&nbsp;

Completion is targeted for Q3 2025, with some buyers expected to move in by September.

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Completion is targeted for Q3 2025, with some buyers expected to move in by September

Buyers to move into Voyage Altona this Spring

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/beulah">Beulah</a>&nbsp;has unveiled its latest release of exclusive homes in its sustainable Brunswick townhouse development, Brunswick Established.

The collection, known as ‘The Courtyard House’, has been created in collaboration with Six Degrees Architects to meet the evolving needs of modern families.&nbsp;

With a central courtyard at its heart, the design reimagines the possibilities of multi-generational living, blending flexibility, sustainability and personalisation within a heritage setting. Distinct from a traditional garden, the courtyard delivers natural light, fresh air and a generous sense of space, without the upkeep of a backyard.

Comprised of 23 two-storey townhouses, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-townhouses/brunswick-established-23-hodgson-st-brunswick-vic-3056">Brunswick Established</a> offers multiple typologies of townhomes to suit different living requirements, allowing residents to grow in place - majority include ground-floor bedrooms for accessibility, while others, known as the ‘The Courtyard House’, provide a unique, flexible detached space separated by a courtyard.

Responsible for both the architecture and interior design, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/six-degrees-architects">Six Degrees</a>’ holistic approach enabled the team to ensure an intrinsic link between the design outcomes; a seamless, harmonious flow from the outside to within.

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“The modern home should flow from inside to outside - the courtyard provides a space which joins the different parts of the home together as the central outside space of the home,” explains Six Degrees Director, Peter Malatt.

“The courtyard is a model used since ancient times, transforming the home from an object within a space to an object enclosing space. It acts as both the visual and social heart of the home, a space to gather, reflect, or simply pause, offering a moment of calm within a busy urban context."

“Courtyards also offer a deeply cultural and emotional resonance, with their timeless presence across human history. They connect us to the past, while shaping how we live today

Malatt says the courtyard also operates as a micro-climate, which can retain heat in winter and be a shaded haven in summer.

"The ability to take warmed or cooled air into the home from the courtyard space is a great way to improve internal health and minimise energy use through heating and cooling. In a compact urban environment like Brunswick, courtyards are also a clever solution - bringing light, greenery and nature into denser living formats while maintaining a strong sense of privacy and connection."

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This concept resonated strongly with early downsizers who recently purchased one of the Courtyard homes at Brunswick Established for themselves and their two adult sons, aged 21 and 24.

“We’re excited to have a home that gives us flexibility as our lives evolve, whether it’s our sons living with us as they finish university, or us being able to lock up and travel. Having separate spaces connected by the courtyard is perfect for our family dynamic, especially as we value our independence but also want to stay close,” they shared.

The couple, who also share their home with two dogs and two cats, highlighted the benefits of multi-generational living in a courtyard home.

“Our sons help care for the pets, we enjoy cooking and spending time together, and the courtyard means we have light, greenery, and privacy all in one. We love that Brunswick Established has thought about sustainability and customisation in such a detailed way, it’s rare to find that in a project.”

Beulah’s approach to design customisation at Brunswick Established, allowing residents to adapt layouts to their lifestyle, has been a major drawcard for buyers seeking homes that evolve alongside them. The detached living space offers flexibility to suit changing needs, whether as a studio, guest retreat, or home office, while maintaining a close link to the main residence, allowing family members to come together or enjoy privacy when needed.

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Malatt added that the&nbsp;homes have been designed for residents’ well-being, allowing couples and families to ‘grow’ in their own homes while ensuring they meet their needs for generations to come.

"Purchasers usually experience multiple lifestyle stages within one home, and we’re looking forward to seeing these unique homes come to life."

As part of this forward-thinking approach, Beulah will also host an exclusive event, The Property Market Decanted, on Wednesday 27 August at The Commons Café &amp; Cocktail Bar, Melbourne. The evening will feature insights from leading property and finance experts on Melbourne’s market outlook and long-term wealth creation strategies, particularly for multi-generational households.&nbsp;

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Beulah release sustainable courtyard townhouse collection at Brunswick Established

Hampton's High Street offers the best of both worlds; halfway between Hampton Beach and Hampton Station, with a myriad of cafes and shops on its doorstep.

It was this unbeatable combination of convenience and connectivity that attracted Nash Project Management to secure a prime site on the corner of Hampton and Holyrood Streets several years ago.

The result is <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/holyrood-hampton-451-461-hampton-street-hampton-vic-3188">Holyrood &amp; Hampton</a>, a newly completed residential development comprising 59 premium apartments set above a full-line Coles supermarket, enhancing the day-to-day ease for residents.

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Those who have already moved into Holyrood &amp; Hampton have highlighted several standout features of their new home, with the location topping the list.

Hampton Station on the Sandringham line (Zone 2), is just down Hampton Street, offering regular services to Flinders Street Station. Multiple bus routes connect to Southland, St Kilda, and Berwick, while scenic cycling paths along the bay provide a relaxing alternative for commuters and weekend riders.

A short walk west leads to Picnic Point and Hampton Beach, beloved for its clean sand and family- and dog-friendly spaces. Ferdinando Gardens, near the pier, is perfect for picnics, while coastal walking trails offer peaceful views and breezes.

The surrounding green spaces—Castlefield Reserve, Triangle Gardens, and Hampton High Reserve—offer playgrounds, sports fields, and a sense of calm. Golfers have several options nearby, including Brighton Public Golf Course just a short drive away.

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Hampton Street remains the heart of the community, with more than 50 fashion boutiques, cafés, and eateries. A Woolworths anchors the retail strip, while independent shops help maintain its village charm.

Health and community services are easily accessible, with local GPs, dental clinics, and the nearby Sandringham Community Hospital, supported by larger hospitals in Brighton and Cheltenham.

Families are well catered to, with top private and public schools within a 1–2 km radius. These include Haileybury College, St Leonards College, Firbank Grammar, Brighton Grammar, Hampton Primary, and Brighton Secondary College.

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The apartments have been designed for longevity, with spacious, home-like layouts. Many include butler’s pantries, oversized kitchen islands, and quality finishes.

Additional features such as a rooftop terrace, EV charging, secure storage, and direct supermarket access support a highly functional and low-maintenance lifestyle.

Designed by Telha Clarke, Holyrood &amp; Hampton reflects how people want to live today—connected, walkable, and move-in ready.

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Those who have already moved into Holyrood & Hampton have highlighted several standout features of their new home, with the location topping the list.

Holyrood & Hampton presents a walkable, Bayside lifestyle in the heart of Hampton

Tim Gurner

GURNERTM, in conjunction with joint venture equity partner MaxCap Group, is set to unveil its latest Gold Coast apartment project.

It's more boutique than the four-tower, $1.5 billion Budds Beach development La Pelago, which has notched over $350 million in sales.

This one is in Burleigh Heads, where GURNERTM, led by developer Tim Gurner, has approved plans for an 18-level building with 55 two and thee-bedroom apartments,&nbsp;with a landscaped rooftop deck, pool, and luxury private bookable amenities on a&nbsp;1,017sqm site at 1929 Gold Coast Highway.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/exclusive-first-look-tim-gurner-lodges-burleigh-heads-apartment-plans">Exclusive first look: Tim Gurner lodges Burleigh Heads apartment plans</a>

The site will add another $150 million to GURNERTM’s pipeline as Queensland and the Gold Coast in particular continue to be of strategic focus for the developer, which has interests in Gold Coast, Brisbane and Port Douglas.

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Designed by long-time collaborator of GURNERTM, Warren and Mahoney in collaboration with GURNERTM’s in-house design studio, the Burleigh Heads site will be centred around the concept of a lush, Singaporean landscaped oasis blended with elegant Japanese interior design.

GURNERTM and MaxCap have a formidable track record of partnering together having completed over 20 transactions with an end value of circa $1.5 billion in the past decade.

Joe Vincent, MaxCap’s Director of Direct Investment said; “Our investment portfolio continues to grow in a highly strategic direction. Partnering with groups of the calibre of GURNER is a strong validation for the sophisticated and diligent approach we take with our joint venture partners.”

With approved plans now in place, GURNERTM will look to launch the project in mid-2024.

GURNERTM and MaxCap have a formidable track record of partnering together having completed over 20 transactions with an end value of circa $1.5 billion in the past decade.

GURNERTM Chief Development Officer Robert Clarke said Queensland is a really key strategic focus for the group,&nbsp;in particular Gold Coast and Port Douglas.

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“We are watching the market closely and think Gold Coast is at the precipice of another strong market run given the underlying fundamentals of huge international and national migration coupled with the significant under supply of quality apartments in the area," Clarke said.

“We know that Queensland is under immense pressure from unprecedented cost escalation but we are confident in our relationships with our trusted builder partners that we can find an outcome that works for the market and our clients.

“Burleigh Heads is without a doubt one of the hottest locations in Australia, and we are very excited to stamp our signature on it. We have enjoyed working together with Council through a collaborative planning process to land on a great solution for the site.

“The design itself is conceptualised as timeless and enduring for our buyers; a place that sits quietly in its location and celebrates views, fresh air and ultimate luxury."

Joe Vincent, MaxCap’s Director of Direct Investment said their investment portfolio continues to grow in a highly strategic direction.

"Partnering with groups of the calibre of GURNER is a strong validation for the sophisticated and diligent approach we take with our joint venture partners," Vincent said.

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GURNERTM Chief Development Officer Robert Clarke said Queensland is a really key strategic focus for the group, in particular Gold Coast and Port Douglas

GURNER to push on with Burleigh Heads after green light from council

Multi-billion dollar developer <a href="/developers/gurner">GURNERTM</a> – alongside joint venture partner Kennards Self Storage – has submitted plans to redevelop the Adelaide's former Australia Post site fronting Grote, Gouger and Blenheim Streets, into a world-class, $1b mixed-use precinct.

The plans will go before the State Commission Assessment Panel (SCAP) on Wednesday 8 November for consideration.

The proposed plans will deliver a new lifestyle destination for <a href="/developers/gurner">Adelaide</a>, one of Australia’s cultural epicentres. With a five-star hotel, 600 residential apartments, extensive retail, food &amp; beverage, wellness and recreation spaces, and a work club, the development is set to bring a new level of luxury to the city.

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The precinct has been designed with a long-time GURNERTM collaborator, Elenberg Fraser, who has previously designed some of the developer’s most iconic and successful projects being the multi- billion-dollar FV project in Brisbane and the award-winning 107 Cambridge Street in Collingwood.

The project will also become the new headquarters of Kennards in South Australia, and is set to boast retail space, self-storage units, as well as commercial and co-working spaces.

The proposed scheme includes: 
• Five world-class towers, luxury hotel and residential, ranging from 17 to 27 levels 
• A five-star 220 room hotel 
• Over 57,000sqm of residential floorspace featuring 600 apartments 
• 3,352sqm of destination retail, food &amp; beverage and 2,293sqm of commercial space 
• Over 3,000sqm premium recreation and wellness facilities 
• 513 car parks and 767 bike parking spaces for residents and visitors

In keeping with the Greener by <a href="/developers/gurner">GURNERTM</a> vision, the development features environmentally sustainable design to target a 5 Star Green Star Building certification, an inset energy network and a net-zero energy emissions outcome. With low cost, 100 percent renewable energy available, and an all-electric precinct, the development is set to be carbon neutral in operation.

The development is set to re-shape the Adelaide skyline and create a new landmark, celebrating lifestyle, wellness, local culture and the natural beauty of the Adelaide landscape, with each luxury tower surrounded by lush garden and extensive outdoor spaces.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/sa/gurner-to-develop-adelaide-super-site-into-125-billion-mixed-use-precinct">Gurner to develop Adelaide super site into $1.25 billion mixed-use precinct</a>

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The public realm will be centred around a multi-level circular plaza, designed to embody the natural cenotes and landscape of South Australia, with hanging gardens, an atrium and a sky walk that allows visitors to cross the space above.

The port cochere will make for a grand entrance into the site, while the hotel component will sit atop a heritage façade as <a href="/developers/gurner">GURNERTM</a> continues its long-standing passion for retaining historical features, 
frameworks and floorplates.

The development signals a new era for the 1.7ha site, with the 24,000sqm six-level building originally constructed for Australia Post to sort and distribute mail near the CBD. The heritage features of the original facility have influenced Elenberg Fraser’s design, with the project set to pay homage to the original Australia Post site, whilst delivering a new level of amenity and lifestyle.

The inclusion of self-storage space alongside the <a href="/developers/gurner">GURNERTM</a> residences is a unique point-of- difference, particularly for downsizers looking to make the move to a new apartment residence from a large, furnished family home.

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<a href="/developers/gurner">GURNERTM</a> CEO Tim Gurner said the first South Australian project is a significant milestone for <a href="/developers/gurner">GURNERTM</a>.

"We are extremely excited at the prospect of delivering an iconic Adelaide project that represents a never- before-seen level of luxury and amenity for the city," Gurner said.

“We are always looking for new opportunities to collaborate with remarkable partners. The combination of <a href="/developers/gurner">GURNERTM</a> and Kennards is incredibly unique and we look forward to working collaboratively with Sam and Kennards on the first of many projects together."

Gurner said the team have been profoundly inspired by the unique heritage features of the original site and the Adelaide city landscape.

"These existing elements have heavily influenced the project’s design features and the development represents a new and exciting chapter for the site."

Gurner says the&nbsp;world-class hotel and residential amenities, as well as state of the art retail, hospitality, health and wellness facilities, are reflective of their vision to create state-of-the-art spaces where people can live their best lives.

“We strive to ensure each project we create embraces the history of its setting, and draws inspiration from the world’s most fascinating cities. This project is no different, we have carefully considered the unique history of the site and its surrounds and used it as a platform to create something spectacular for future visitors to enjoy.

“As we’ve done with so many projects in the past, we’ll be retaining, restoring and celebrating the incredible heritage of the existing site, transforming the red brick façade into an amazing hotel lobby that will deliver a level of service and amenity not currently available."

The proposed plans will deliver a new lifestyle destination for Adelaide, one of Australia’s cultural epicentres



GURNER submits plans for $1 billion city-shaping Adelaide CBD project

Developer&nbsp;GURNERTM is plotting to create an $800 million mixed-use development on Melbourne's St Kilda Road, having secured a prime site facing Albert Park.

The plan is for between 160 to 180 residences on a 4,651 sqm site corner site at&nbsp;424–426 St Kilda Road which has three&nbsp;frontages on the corner of St Kilda Road, Toorak Road and Queens Lane.

The unnamed project will&nbsp;offer uninterrupted views over the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain precinct, the city skyline and Albert Park Lake.

Once complete, the project will boast walkability to Anzac Station, Albert Park Lake, the Royal Botanic Gardens and Fawkner Park, and be in easy proximity to South Yarra’s retail and dining precinct.

Residences will be focused on private nature of the precinct for downsizers and lifestyle upsizers with a focus on wellness, and lifestyle, with plans for on-site retail that would complement the project’s prestigious location, and wellness amenities that will promote a healthy lifestyle among residents.

GURNERTM, led by Tim Gurner, secured the blue-chip property through an off-market negotiation after the site was taken to market by JLL’s Josh Rutman &amp; Mingxuan Li and CBRE’s Kiran Pillai and Tom Ryan in late 2022.

The site is currently home to two six-storey commercial office buildings joined by a five-level atrium, which will be demolished at the end of the current leases, to make way for the residential building.

There is a lapsed permit approval on the site, which allowed for an 18-storey building with 339 apartments and 292 car spaces. GURNERTM intends to submit a new planning scheme.

Gurner said he's had his eye on the site for over a decade.

“I have had my eye on this particular site for over a decade, having cut my teeth with Morry Schwartz on 401 St Kilda Road in 2008 across the road so it’s humbling to be able to come full circle with another site now directly across the road some 15 years later, still with the same aspirations to create a new benchmark for residential design just as 401 did at the time."

He said Saint Moritz showed the depth of this end of the market.

"We are excited to evolve and elevate this concept and take it even further with this project. With its prime iconic corner location it will become an iconic landmark for Melbourne so we cannot wait to do this site justice.

Gurner is calling the project a "longer-term play", given there's long-term tenants in the current commercial space.

This is the second acquisition in as many months for the developer after its recent purchase of a significant site in 189 Kent Street, Sydney in July for over $200 million, and is the second seed site in GURNERTM’s Build-to-Sell fund, which is supported by a global institutional investor.

GURNERTM Chief Development Officer Robert Clarke said the team are actively seeking more&nbsp;opportunities in Melbourne and Sydney, with the hope to announce more acquisitions soon.

“It’s a tough environment for developers and commercial asset owners currently, and the effects of interest rate hikes are still yet to really play out across valuations and interest covenants, so we do 
expect to see a continuing trend of office assets being put on the market at discounted 2022 prices.”

The unnamed project will offer uninterrupted views over the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain precinct, the city skyline and Albert Park Lake

Gurner to create "the next St Moritz" at newly acquired St Kilda Road, Melbourne site

National developer&nbsp;GURNER™ has continued its push into luxury home builds, unveiling five ultra-luxury mega mansions inspired by mansions found in Los Angeles.

GURNER™, headed by Tim Gurner, is working with a select group of buyers to fully customise their homes.

The $35 million Huntingtower Place – located on Aramdale's dress circle Huntingtower Road, is the next evolution of&nbsp;GURNER™, which initially created some of the country's most striking apartment developments, and has expanded into luxury hotels, wellness clubs, the build to rent market, and now high-end, freestanding houses.

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Huntingtower Place has been designed in collaboration between&nbsp;GURNER™ Design House and Wolveridge Architects. They feature&nbsp;softer tones, natural colours and an abundance of natural light, with seamless links between indoor and outdoor.

The crown jewel of the soon-to-launch boutique project is The Mansion, a four-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom, no-expenses-spared 1000 sqm plus residence, with an asking price around $14.5 million to $15.5 million, a price range dependent on inclusions.

It features six metre-high windows and ceilings, north-facing, which&nbsp;open up the views of the wraparound Los Angeles-inspired greenery and outdoor entertainment area.

The Mansion will feature a glass-encased sunken pool which will be viewable from the private wellness gym designed by the team behind GURNER's Collingwood wellness centre, Saint Haven. Outside will also feature a private chipping and putting green.

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Inside there's a private bar and library area, executive study and retreat, and a 150 sqm master bedroom with a&nbsp;private living space with fireplace, large custom wardrobe,&nbsp;a double shower and bath, and an outdoor private spa and shower.

GURNER™ Design House is led by design director Simon Brugaletta, who brings nearly two decades of experience to the team, and who has worked internationally for practices in Milan, Malta and Hangzhou, China.

The custom builds began as a passion project for founder and CEO Tim Gurner, who&nbsp;retains a hands on engagement in the design and delivery of each boutique home.

“The Mansion at Huntingtower Place has been a dream of mine for a long time – the inspiration struck when I saw an incredible home in Los Angeles many years ago, and wanted to take it even further," Gurner says.

“It’s a very unique opportunity for buyers – they can be involved with the enjoyable part, designing their home, then leave the delivery to us. Anyone who has built their own home knows how difficult the process is, so our buyers get to do all the fun parts then leave the rest to our team.

“We have then used that inspiration to take these homes to another level, with five north-facing residences that capture the essence of a mansion at a slightly smaller scale."

Gurner says&nbsp;The Mansion has been designed to be Melbourne’s best custom home, offering everything a mega mansion would offer but in a more useable and realistic size and price point for the market.

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“After creating a few dream homes for friends and family, I was motivated to bring this unique design perspective and level of luxury to GURNER™ projects. I look forward to exploring my passion for luxury homes and design whilst delivering something truly special to Huntingtower Road."

The boutique project is slated to launch in September, with the group aiming to deliver around six to eight boutique developments per year. Two of the homes in Huntingtower Place have already sold to existing&nbsp;GURNER™ client

The custom builds began as a passion project for founder and CEO Tim Gurner, who retains a hands on engagement in the design and delivery of each boutique home

GURNER™ releases $35 million LA-inspired Armadale mansion collection, Huntingtower Place

Tim Gurner's GURNERTM has secured a trophy site in Sydney's Barangaroo area, with a view to develop two towers of apartments.

The $800 million project at 189 Kent Street is the first&nbsp;seed site to have capital deployed within the developer’s $2 billion Build-to-Sell development fund, which is backed by a global institutional investor.

The 1,195sqm site, which adjoins the Barangaroo precinct, currently houses a commercial office tower that was built in the 1960s, with current tenancies in place that GURNERTM will hold until completion of leases. The site has recently been granted planning approval for a residential development after a lengthy approval process by the site’s vendor Barana Group, who has held the asset since 2002.

This is the second transaction GURNERTM and Barana Group have completed together after GURNERTM first partnered with Barana Group in 2018 to develop St Kilda’s former Novotel site into one of Melbourne’s most exclusive and desired addresses, Saint Moritz. The Kent Street transaction by comparison represents a direct acquisition by GURNERTM, which will not be developed in joint venture like Saint Moritz.

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Tim Gurner sees the Barangaroo project an opportunity to bring a Saint Mortiz-level of luxury to Sydney.

“Sydney and this key strategic site in particular is crying out for an ultra-luxury offering like Saint Moritz that transports its owners into a world of luxury and service above anything else in the country, inspired by the best hotels around the world," Gurner said.

“This site is positioned within one of the most expensive and luxurious locations in Australia so we plan to take what we know from Saint Moritz and apply it on a whole new scale, to offer the market something that is completely unique in terms of design, luxury, service and amenity.”

The site has an existing approval in place for two towers, ground-floor retail, restaurants and bars, a health and wellness component, and basement carparking. GURNERTM will now be seeking small amendments to the approval to reduce the number of apartments and increase the amenity provisions, in line with its vision for the site.

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Award-winning architect FJC Studio has been appointed as architect, having won a competitive design competition between local and international architects.

The deal was brokered by Justin Brown, Tim Rees and Ben Wicks of CBRE.

Gurner said the team took their time in assessing the project.

“We’re certainly across the challenges the development industry is currently facing in regards to construction and interest rates. We’ve taken a conservative view to pricing and feasibility and feel supremely confident on the fundamentals of this site and its success.

“We have been watching the market very carefully for 18-24 months waiting for the right time to utilise the capital we have at our disposal, waiting for great opportunities knowing we can act quickly for the right sites, with a particular eye on Sydney and Melbourne."

He called Sydney a "very unique market."

“We also know there are different factors at play in Sydney – lack of affordability, scarcity of quality product and depth of the luxury market – that make it far more capable of withstanding the current economic headwinds, so it’s for this reason that we are very confident in the Sydney market and remain bullish on residential property in this blue chip city.

“Across other states it’s the construction and labour costs that are putting pressure on projects, which is why we see Sydney as such a strong opportunity with its higher price-per-square-metre average, motivated buyer pool and sought-after postcodes for offshore and local buyers.

“Sydney is a very unique market with an incredibly low amount of supply and an even smaller opportunity to acquire great sites with harbour views, it is even rarer to be able to transact on a site that also has planning approval ready to go."

The $800 million project at 189 Kent Street is the first seed site to have capital deployed within the developer’s $2 billion Build-to-Sell development fund, which is backed by a global institutional investor

GURNER™ to develop luxury Barangaroo apartment towers

Tim Gurner has revealed what his development firm, GURNER™, is creating at their huge Port Douglas site.

He's already had the green light from the Douglas Shire Council for four luxury homes at 69-73 Murphy Street, and now he's revealed his plans for a mixed-use hotel and residential villa development on Davidson Street, just behind the Sheraton Mirage.

Gurner secured three adjoining sites last year, 97-113 Davidson Street, paying just under $18 million to create a near 26,000 sqm block.

One of the sites was the&nbsp;Port Douglas Pandanus Tourist Park Caravan Park, and another the&nbsp;award-winning Dougies Backpackers Resort Port Douglas.

Gurner has had local architecture firm Hunt Design to create what is being called&nbsp;The Davidson by GURNER™.

They weren't giving too much away in the near 1,000 page application, only a few teaser images of the central pool, the focal point of the development.

Described as&nbsp;more of a lagoon, the ocean pool will have a beach, a swim up pool bar, and an island in the water.

Around the pool will be a kids club, with play area and separate pool, a treatment space, yoga room, a lounge, a cafe, and a separate restaurant and dining space.

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Flanking the pool will be a 107-room hotel, a mix of Garden Suites and Poolside Suites. The ground floor Garden Suites have private access to another pool, exclusively for guests. Each Garden Suite room is 40 sqm, with a further 14 sqm of balcony space. The Poolside Suites are a touch larger.

The low-rise hotel will also home a sky bar on level three.

45 private villas then complete the resort-style development, on blocks ranging in size from 155 sqm to 470 sqm. There are six different configurations of villas, each two levels. They will have three or four bedrooms and their own pools.

In their planning submission, Hunt Design said The Davidson by GURNER™ is the touchstone for a new era for the tourism industry in Port Douglas.

"From the outset, the GURNER™ brief to Hunt Design was to actualise the developer’s vision whilst being respectful of the objectives of the town plan," the planning application read.

"The proposed luxury hotel and private homes are demonstrative of this objective being attained."

Hunt said the vision by GURNER™ is to reinstate Port Douglas as the most desirable tourism destination in Australia.

"Excellence in design and execution will propel “The Davidson by GURNER™” to become a new benchmark for luxe travel in Australia, as measured against the best in the world.

"Elements such as the integrated swimming lagoon at the epicentre of the Luxury Hotel will capture the imagination and vibe of a Beach Club."

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Hunt also wrote in their submission there is a trend of developers moving away from fully hotel-precincts and creating a mix of hotels and private residences.

"The tourism accommodation industry is continuing to evolve with a shift away from conventional hotels with a collection of rooms and suites to a model with a wider range of accommodation types, including more conventional private homes.

"This is clearly manifested on examining premium operators such as Four Seasons, where they now have in the order of 47% of their inventory being what they term as 'Residences'.

"Such private homes span several typologies ranging from Villas with varying bedroom counts through to stand alone mansions.

"GURNER™ have determined that their intention is to deliver a product meeting contemporary expectations of high-end luxury hotel brands which in turn resonates with sophisticated travellers.

"Part of the residential product is tailored towards absentee owners that may visit numerous times a year and have the choice to enjoy a rental income from the letting of their luxury home at other times.

"To that end the Hunt Design Master Plan captures this ethos with a luxury hotel located in the centre of the site flanked by Private Homes on both sides, draped around an internal private driveway."

Hunt said the hotel&nbsp;is poised to propel Port Douglas back into the heady days when the Sheraton Mirage put the Village on the “must do list” of visitors from around the world.

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"The catalytic effect of the Sheraton Hotel cannot be understated.

"It spawned a raft of new tourism projects in the town and set the upper benchmark.

"The Davidson by GURNER™ will do the same. It will recalibrate the premium tourism product in the village …. And within the Region."

GURNER™ have steadily increased their footprint in Queensland, with their $1.7 billion, four-tower development La Pelago the cornerstone of their expansion. They also have a site in Burleigh Heads where they are planning a 22-level project with 80 apartments.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/exclusive-first-look-tim-gurner-lodges-burleigh-heads-apartment-plans">Exclusive first look: Tim Gurner lodges Burleigh Heads apartment plans</a>

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/gurner-to-open-qld-office-to-service-over-2-billion-local-pipeline">Gurner to open QLD office to service over $2 billion local pipeline</a>

Gurner secured three adjoining sites last year, 97-113 Davidson Street, paying just under $18 million to create a near 26,000 sqm block.

Urban reveal: Gurner release teaser of Port Douglas project, The Davidson by Gurner

Luxury developer Tim Gurner and his wife Aimee have listed their luxury two-level apartment at GURNER's&nbsp;Saint Moritz project in St Kilda.

The two-level, 500 sqm apartment has four bedrooms, five bathrooms, a six-car garage, and is one of just 20 apartments in St Moritz that features floor-to-ceiling water views and private lift access.

The Gurner's retained the apartment when the project, designed by Fender Katsalidis, Koichi Takada, and interior designer David Hicks, was first launched.

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The interiors have been completely customised and designed personally by Tim and Aimee, who is an interior designer, in consultation with the GURNERTM design team.

Entry is through a marble-clad lift lobby, which meets a six-metre double-height void in the kitchen, living and dining zones to maximise the water views.

Over $500,000 worth of Italian stone and marble including Calacatta Gold, Nero Marquina and Travertine frame the interiors from the custom kitchen island through to the custom-designed cabinetry and joinery.

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The kitchen features an almost five-metre long island, and a concealed butler’s kitchen.

The second living and entertaining space showcases a bespoke billiards table complete with custom finishes and design detailing, while the secluded games lounge is equipped with a kitchenette featuring integrated Liebherr and Vintec refrigeration.

A curved custom-designed helical staircase leads to the second level,&nbsp;finished in polished plaster with a custom brass floating handrail and feature LED lighting. The staircase cost $500,000 to install.

The master suite occupies almost the entire top floor, complete with a custom $120,000 sauna in the grand ensuite, an expansive walk-in robe, separate study and stunning private living retreat with an open fireplace to soak up the bay views.

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"When we launched Saint Moritz, we set out to create something that simply did not yet exist in the market, something that had no comparable sales or properties, something that was only emulated in five star resorts in places like New York, Miami or London," Tim Gurner says.

“We took inspiration from around the globe and then pushed it even further with the on-site amenity and dedication to wellness at Samsara. The result is like having your own private-day spa retreat downstairs.

“These unique and truly incomparable elements led to the insatiable demand when Saint Moritz first went to market.

“My wife Aimee and I worked closely with our GURNER design team to create a residence that represents the most luxurious elements of modern life, while taking the Saint Moritz experience to another level yet again.

“Wellness is such a pivotal pillar of my life which is why we wanted to complement the amenities of Samsara downstairs with the residence’s own private wellness features. The benefits of infra-red saunas are incredible and I incorporate the practice into my own daily routine, so we included the custom sauna to the master suite upstairs.

“After living through COVID, we as a community have turned to more intimate dining and entertaining with friends so the custom bar, games lounge and billiards table make the most of this incredible residence – why go out when the new owner can entertain guests at home while Port Phillip Bay shimmers in the foreground.

“My favourite element of the residence has to be the incredibly rare and sought after double height living and dining space that open up to the incredible bay and water views, which offer a front row seat to some of the most breathtaking sunsets I have ever seen.

“Due to the investment into quality, rarity, luxury and the lived experience in both this residence and Saint Moritz, we are expecting interest from both local and international buyers,” Gurner said.

Within the home is an exclusive selection of furniture, handpicked by Tim and Aimee, from luxury overseas brands including B&amp;B ITALIA, MAXALTO and Louis Poulsen, complemented by bespoke pieces locally produced by Australian artisans and manufacturers.

The furniture is worth a combined total of over $500,000 and is available for select buyers.

Full inclusions and custom design elements include: 
 
• Three bio-ethanol fireplaces clad in feature stone (living/dining, games bar lounge and 
executive lounge with a total approx. cost of $150k) 
• Bespoke sauna to master ensuite (total cost approx. $120K) 
• Hand selected Calacatta gold marble to kitchen, ensuites, bedrooms and entry lobby 
• Nero Marquina marble to games room bar, entry lobby and powder room 
• Italian Travertine throughout all bathrooms and bespoke TV niche/ fireplace to the executive 
and games lounge (total combined value of marble exceeds $500k) 
• Exclusive underground VIP lockable store fitted with a 50-bottle Vintec Wine Fridge 
• 6 car private garage 
• Bespoke billiard table with custom finishes and details 
• Private lift entrance 
• Bar area 
o 2 x Liebherr integrated below bench fridges 
o 2 x Vintec wine fridges 
o 2 x Vintec bar fridges 
o Kitchenette with Gaggenau oven, gas cooktop, and dishwasher 
• Kitchen/butlers 
o 2 x Gaggenau ovens 
o Large 900mm wide Gaggenau Gas cooktop 
o 2 x fully integrated Gaggenau Dishwashers 
o 1 x Gaggenau Steam Oven 
o 1x Gaggenau Combi Microwave

The residence also has access to the building’s luxury private club facilities including:

• Samsara, the most ambitious health and wellness facility ever offered on a private residential 
scale, including an underground pool, cryotherapy chambers, float tanks, private bookable 
spa and treatment rooms, salt rooms and on-call treatment practitioners and services 
• A luxury South Yarra BMW 7-series car and private driver bookable for residents’ personal 
use 
• 5.5m-high Porte Cochere entrance leading to a hotel-style welcome lobby with a full-time 
concierge and valet 
• A 12-seat private bookable cinema room 
• 16 full-time staff across resident services, concierge, wellness and valet 
• An underground ‘Champagne Bar’ and wine room 
• Services including car washing, dog minding and grooming, housekeeping and laundry 
services, along with private dining and catering, all managed in-house and available on-call

Tim Gurner lists private Saint Mortiz apartment for $15 million

One of the Gold Coast's most anticipated projects is set to launch in the coming months.

Tim Gurner's GURNERTM,&nbsp;in a joint venture with investment house Wingate, are soon to unveil the first tower in La Pelago, their $1.7 billion, four-tower masterplan at Budds Beach in Surfers Paradise.

Launching to the market later this year, the “Resort Residences” will be the first stage available in the project, located in the first 28 storeys of the project’s first tower, ‘Aquia’, which will soar 65 levels and have a total end value of $1 billion.

The Resort Residences will have a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments ranging from $525,000 up to $1.8 million, ranging in size from 60 sqm to 200 sqm.

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Aquia boasts an exclusive private wellness club, the three level resort-style podium deck with its ‘private island’ Archipelago of pools, lagoons and relaxation areas, and direct access to a signature restaurant, bars and cafes located throughout the tower and on ground level.

The Aquia tower also will house the yet-to-be-announced global hotel brand which is rumoured to be around 185 rooms across levels 29 - 42.

Tim Gurner said he's&nbsp;never been so excited to launch a project.

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"This concept is something truly different and iconic for Australia that we believe will really take the residential market by surprise.

“We have made the brave call to launch the project amid the current global uncertainty due to huge interest and demand from our sophisticated investor database and past clients who can see through the next few years and are very excited by the fundamentals of the Australian property market and especially the Gold Coast," Gurner said.

“With now almost no supply in the pipeline for Gold Coast due to construction pricing, but with demand still incredibly strong, our sophisticated investors know that in 2-3 years we will be in a rental crisis that will push rents and therefore pricing to a level not seen before.

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“We have been monitoring construction pricing to determine when it settles which we now believe it has; and with little to no larger projects on the horizon, we think trades will look at the next 12 – 24 months and realise most of the jobs they had planned to work on are now not progressing and they will need to price on new work at a competitive rate again."

La Pelago, inspired by some of the world’s most exclusive private Archipelago resorts, has been imagined as a series of island precincts among a vast expanse of lagoon pools, with private bookable lounges and private dining areas, cabanas, sundecks, swim-up bars, restaurants and soaring mature palm trees over a three-level resort podium.

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Architecturally designed by international architect firm, Warren &amp; Mahoney, with interiors imagined by GURNERTM’s own in-house interior design team led by Italian designer Simon Brugaletta. The globally renowned&nbsp;SWA – the landscape designers behind the Beverly Hills Hotel and Los Vantanas in Mexico, two of Tim Gurner’s favourite hotels – are designing the lush tropical landscapes that will bring the 12,000 sqm site to life.

Inspired by nature’s organic forms and everchanging sand dunes, Aquia is defined by its sweeping curves and natural symmetry. Its façade of shimmering glass reflects the hues of the Gold Coast sun, creating a form that appears to shift and morph as you approach from different angles.

The resort-style experience will start in the lobby, with cascading water features and a porte cochere entrance leading to a private concierge where residents can choose to have their car valet parked and shopping taken directly into their rooms.

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“Everything about La Pelago represents a relentless pursuit of perfection and point of difference," Gurner added.

"We have scoured the globe to uncover the world’s very best examples of private resort living, bringing everything together into one private sanctuary.

“We want our clients to own something that has never been done before in the world and cannot be done again. A truly irreplaceable investment and home.

Gurner said the&nbsp;Gold Coast is experiencing one of the most exciting periods in its history.

"Over 40,000 people moved here each year in 2020 and 2021, and with 70 kilometres of pristine sandy beaches and 300 days of sunshine per year, it’s not hard to see why.

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“The vision for La Pelago really came together in 2020 when I was in lockdown at home with my family in Melbourne, thinking there has to be a way to bring an unparalleled resort lifestyle into a residential setting in Australia that’s only 2 hours from Sydney and Melbourne as opposed to 6 hours to Bali or Fiji.

“While we are still finessing the details of the amenities and service that will be on offer, we have spent over 18 months ensuring that there is nothing else like it, not only on the Gold Coast but anywhere else in Australia.

“We want La Pelago to be the defining destination of the Gold Coast, not just known for its architecture and amenity, but the experience from the moment the valet first opens your car door, through to the designer retail precincts and sky-high restaurants that will be the name on everyone’s lips when they launch to the public,” he said.

"It’s a collection of my most out-there ideas and “what ifs” brought to life.”

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Tim Gurner said he's never been so excited to launch a project

Gurner to launch Aquia, the first tower in $1.7 billion La Pelago, Surfers Paradise precinct

Prolific developer GURNERTM has unveiled its most significant and ambitious project yet; a $1.75 billion mega-project that will transform the last major site in Melbourne’s Docklands into a world- class mixed-use, botanical destination.

GURNERtm wants the buildings to rival those in Singapore, New York and London.

The 18,000 sqm island infill site at 208-226 Harbour Esplanade is controlled by development consortium City Harbour – backed by the Liberman family – who hold the development rights. The project, now a JV between GURNERTM and City Harbour, stretches over a substantial parcel of land that will be transformed to become the entrance to the city and Docklands from Melbourne’s west.

The intent of the project will be to create a world-class public realm within the site that will be a drawcard for Docklands, the city and Melbourne as a whole.

“From a destinational and tourist perspective, it will be something Melbourne has never seen before – it will create a lot of excitement, and drive huge interest to the area and be something truly different for Docklands,” GURNERTM CEO Tim Gurner said.

“As the business continues to diversify and grow we are heavily focussed on large-scale, mixed-use precincts like this where we can create something with real point of difference and enough scale to transform the area around it.

“This will be like nothing ever delivered in Melbourne and really put Docklands on the global map.

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“There has been some great development progress in Docklands over the years, however what we are going to deliver here will create a true heart and soul of Docklands where the community and visitors can come and embrace life.

“Our whole ethos is all about delivering product that pushes boundaries – and this landmark destinational precinct will be no different, it will feel like you’re stepping into another world and experiencing something you didn’t think was possible in the built form.

Gurner said he's always loved the Docklands, having lived there for a number of years.

"I always wanted to put my own stamp on it, but we needed a site that was large enough to be transformative – we’ll be creating a new world-class precinct, which will take the area to another level and put it on the world stage in terms of architecture, design and luxury property," Gurner said.

The public realm attraction, which will soon be revealed, will be a huge drawcard to the area and connect in with what will becomes Melbourne’s largest and most important wellness, recovery and performance centre, as well as a bustling mixed-use, retail and commercial precinct which will anchor the site, with multiple mixed-use towers floating above.

Each tower will be distinct in its character, form and function – each one draws on a cross-section of the most well-known and ambitious architecture exemplars from the world’s most well-admired cities – including Singapore, Dubai, London and New York.

The towers will include GURNERTM’s signature mix of luxury build-to-rent and build-to-sell residences, hotel and sky-high hospitality venues.

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“The precinct will inspire a sense of adventure and wonderment in visitors – with more public amenities and interaction between architecture – this will be like nothing people have experienced before, and certainly something never-before-seen in Melbourne," Gurner added.

“We’ve taken cues from some of the best architects in the world, and some of my favourite designers – each tower will be distinct in its identity, centred around the ‘creation’ in the centre of the site, with additional public land and amenities, interaction between each tower and world-class mixed-use spaces.

“Opportunities to create projects of this size and scale come along once in a lifetime – then GURNERTM brand has evolved into a national and multi-faceted business, and our capabilities mean we are among just a small handful of private developers that can confidently take on projects of this scale to deliver something that is transformative and ground-breaking.

“We are committed to helping Docklands become what we all know it must for our city to get back its claim as the World’s Most Liveable City. Docklands is the biggest opportunity in Melbourne for a world class precinct and we look forward to adding to its future.”

Bordered by Wurundjeri Way, Dudley Street, La Trobe Street and Harbour Esplanade, the site will offer immediate Quay and harbour-front views. GURNERTM will be seeking to amend the existing scheme to unlock the full potential of the site, and bring its distinctive ultra-luxury inclusions to each tower, amenity and public space.

The revised plans are currently being finalised, with the team seeking to significantly improve and increase the size of the ground-floor public realm, with a significant focus on pedestrian circulation, public activation, lagoon-like greenery and communal shared spaces.

Plans are expected to be lodged with council in Q4 2022.

The intent of the project will be to create a world-class public realm within the site that will be a drawcard for Docklands, the city and Melbourne as a whole.



Gurner targets $1.75 billion Docklands precinct

Multi-billion-dollar developer GURNERTM has solidified its Queensland presence with a high-profile local senior team and a new office location, building on the developer’s Melbourne Head office and recently announced Sydney expansion.

GURNERTM has recently appointed Rob Cooke as Chief Delivery Officer and Jaime Cali as its Queensland Project Director, who joins the team after five and half years as Project Director of the Destination Gold Coast Consortium.

Rob Cooke has been an industry leader for over 30 years, working at Far East Consortium for 20 years and prior to that employed at Multiplex. Rob joins the GURNERTM team to work across all major projects as the brand continues to push into large-scale mixed-use precincts across Australia.

While Jaime Cali in her previous role led the development of the Consortium’s $2 billion dollar masterplan and the delivery of the first two stages at The Star Gold Coast.

Jaime will join three other local GURNERTM team members in Queensland at a recently established Brisbane head office, to be led by GURNERTM founder and CEO, Tim Gurner, and Chief Delivery Officer Rob Cooke, as the brand rapidly expands its Queensland pipeline.

The developer’s national pipeline now well exceeds $10 billion with over $2 billion of that now focussed in Queensland across six residential towers and existing investment assets.

That pipeline includes GURNERTM’s city-shaping $1.5billion La Pelago island precinct, which is expected to hit the market sometime in 2023, consisting of four residential towers and hotel.

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The pipeline also includes a recently acquired Burleigh development and a 250+ apartment project in Fortitude Valley next to GURNERTM’s completed half-a-billion-dollar FV asset, which was completed in 2017 and consists of 1,000 apartments over three 30-storey towers.

GURNERTM is also looking at further acquisitions in Brisbane, Gold Coast and surrounding locations, to continue to bolster the QLD business.

“Queensland is a big part of our brand’s history and will continue to be a huge strategic focus for us in the next two to five years," Gurner says.

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“We are very excited to establish the office in Queensland and ensure we have the absolute best local team to ensure we can deliver these projects to the exacting standards by which the GURNERTM brand has become so well known.

“We believe the Gold Coast in particular is going through a once in a generation reinvigoration and we plan to be at the forefront of this with a presence across residential, hotel, hospitality and wellness brands.

“Our aim is for Queensland to represent roughly 10-15% percent of our pipeline in the coming years so this investment into a best-in-class local team means we can continue to raise the bar for luxury residential design in Australia.

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“It is a very interesting time in Queensland with construction pricing causing a lot of angst in the industry. We are aware of what is going on and that upheaval in the market is one of the big reasons for our focus on the region.

“We have been through this cycle before in Brisbane with FV and so we are aware of how it plays out and confident that the market will calibrate and construction prices will drop again, as there is absolutely no work in the pipeline beyond mid-year for anything major scale residential, with a large number of jobs pulled or not going ahead.

“That huge drop in supply combined with the incredible demand from state migration is setting up Queensland to be a great place for us to invest into the future."

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GURNERTM Chief Delivery Officer Rob Cooke said the team are&nbsp;looking to create in Queensland is going to set a new benchmark for the state.

“We are investing heavily in our team and the state as we strongly believe that COVID has really changed the outlook for Queensland with immense immigration from the southern states as people prioritise this lifestyle and weather.

“We are putting together a world class team in Queensland that will be lead by Jaime who is best in class, and a great asset for the future of the business.”

GURNERTM Queensland Project Director, Jaime Cali, said, as a Queensland local, she has&nbsp;witnessed the area’s transformation over the past decade.

"I've never been more excited about the future of this city than right now," Cali said.

“Joining GURNERTM at this pivotal moment as the team prepares to launch and deliver La Pelago is an exciting milestone. I’m excited to bring my expertise to the team and help lead the creation of this once-in-a-lifetime precinct.”

The GURNERTM team is currently finalising plans for its $1.5billion La Pelago precinct, which has been designed by international architects, Warren &amp; Mahoney, and is centred around the concept of a luxurious ‘private island resort – a truly unique offering for Australia and the Gold Coast’.

The developer’s national pipeline now well exceeds $10 billion, with over $2 billion of that now focussed in Queensland


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