Located in a landmark South Yarra setting, this residential development delivers contemporary apartment living within immediate reach of local amenity and public transport. Positioned within one of Melbourne’s most established urban precincts, the project responds with a refined architectural presence that contributes to the evolving streetscape while reinforcing a strong civic address.
The building comprises 76 one-bedroom and 96 two-bedroom apartments, supported by activated retail and commercial tenancies at street level. This mixed-use ground plane strengthens engagement with the public realm, introducing activity, convenience, and permeability. The arrangement promotes a vibrant and walkable environment, ensuring the development is both connected and enduring.
Architecturally, the form is anchored by a bronzed metallic podium that grounds the building and establishes a confident base. Above, a carefully composed façade combines sweeping glass, light panelling, and metallic detailing in an elegant palette of bronze tones. The materiality is deliberate and cohesive, balancing solidity with transparency to create rhythm and visual depth.
A sculpted timber entry defines the arrival experience. Warm and tactile, this element introduces a human scale to the development and provides a clear threshold between street and home. The entry sequence is considered and legible, reinforcing a sense of clarity and refinement from the outset.
Through its balanced massing, expressive materiality, and integrated mixed-use program, the project offers a contemporary residential environment grounded in its South Yarra context. It is a composed and confident addition to a landmark setting, delivering amenity, connection, and enduring architectural quality.
Construction value: $33.5M
Project undertaken by Sgourakis Architects pty ltd
Stage: Complete
