This new mid-rise apartment development by Antipodean Land Developments offers a unique opportunity to live in one of Melbourne's most sought-after suburbs.

Located in the heart of Brunswick East, this development boasts an enviable location that puts you within easy reach of everything you need. From trendy cafes and restaurants to boutique shops and local parks, there's something for everyone here.

Designed by Breathe Architecture, Neighbourhood features 67 communal open spaces where residents can relax and unwind after a long day. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot to read or somewhere to catch up with friends, these communal areas are sure to impress.

With 89 apartments available in this mid-rise building type, there's plenty of choice when it comes to finding your dream home. Each apartment has been thoughtfully designed with modern living in mind, featuring high-quality finishes and fixtures throughout.

This new mid-rise apartment development by Antipodean Land Developments offers a unique opportunity to live in one of Melbourne's most sought-after suburbs.

Located in the heart of Brunswick East, this development boasts an enviable location that puts you within easy reach of everything you need. From trendy cafes and restaurants to boutique shops and local parks, there's something for everyone here.

Designed by Breathe Architecture, Neighbourhood features 67 communal open spaces where residents can relax and unwind after a long day. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot to read or somewhere to catch up with friends, these communal areas are sure to impress.

With 89 apartments available in this mid-rise building type, there's plenty of choice when it comes to finding your dream home. Each apartment has been thoughtfully designed with modern living in mind, featuring high-quality finishes and fixtures throughout.

Neighbourhood - 10-16 Little Miller Street, Brunswick East

Preston Market - 253 Murray Road, Preston

<ul>
	<li>A rooftop apiary with bee-keeper and vegetable garden plots.</li>
	<li>Carbon neutral environment and high sustainability quota.</li>
	<li>Light filled and cleverly designed apartment layouts.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Two firms combine for exceptional design</h2>

Inspired by other local, sensitively designed projects, Breese Street by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/milieu-property">Milieu</a> is welcomed into the community heart of Brunswick with open arms delivering a sustainable and thoughtful 57 apartments&nbsp;across 8 floors.

<h2>Sustainable for low-cost living</h2>

Fossil fuel-free and carbon neutral in its operation, Breese Street aims for a <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/5-new-sustainable-apartment-developments-in-australia-2019">7.5 star NatHERs sustainability rating</a> and a maximum of five neighbourhoods per floor. The building is designed for daily life and easy synergy with our environment. Designed by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/dko-architecture">DKO Architecture</a> in collaboration with the phenomenal <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/breathe-architecture">Breathe Architecture</a>, enjoy contemporary and modern living with an incredibly thoughtful human-focused and environmental focused lifestyle that you can be proud of.

Breese Street, Brunswick residents will form a genuine community, one where neighbours connect and this time not over the fence, but while tending veggies on the rooftop and in the well designed hallways with natural light offering spaces for community.

Each residence offers a spacious layout with a bright, open plan living and dining space, a deep useable terrace, entertainer&rsquo;s kitchen with a full size dishwasher and smart maximised storage spaces. 
Bedrooms have plenty of sunlight, including a master bedroom within two bedroom configurations offering a walk-in robe and ensuite bathroom including the space for a bathtub.

In addition, reverse cycle air conditioning, European laundry and extra linen closet space make up some of the special things included in your new apartment.

<h2>Unique features for a high-value apartment</h2>

Breese Street has been conceptualised with sustainability at its core. This philosophy extends to the interior finishes ranging from a palette of recycled timber flooring, brick and terrazzo tiles to the addition of induction cooktop in lieu of gas. Hydronic heating and ceiling fans, a productive rooftop and over 30 kilowatts of Solar PV keep energy costs low for each resident.

Chrome fixtures have been avoided in favour of Australian-made brass, a beautiful material with a much smaller carbon footprint. Everything in your apartment has been carefully designed and chosen in order to lessen the overall impact on our environment.

<h2>Life is a breeze in this area of Brunswick</h2>

Located beside its own transport hub, with Anstey Station being the train connector for residents, you won&rsquo;t have to travel very far as your lifestyle will become convenient and catered to your every need but don&rsquo;t worry, double glazed windows and soundproofing mechanisms reduce the noise from the street significantly so you don&rsquo;t have to worry about those train horns.

Fostering a sense of community, <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/brunswick-vic">Brunswick</a> is known to reconsider the norm in housing design and ways of apartments living. Enjoy the pleasures of the many bike trails and Capital City walking trail that connects you to every major activity centre in the north all the way to the CBD, lined with vast parklands and rivers.

<h2>BREESE STREET AMENITIES:</h2>

<ul>
	<li>A communal rooftop garden</li>
	<li>Private terrace balconies</li>
	<li>A rooftop veggie garden</li>
	<li>A rooftop apiary with a qualified beekeeper for 7 years</li>
	<li>Secure bike and storage spaces</li>
</ul>

With a location set just off Sydney Road, your whole world will open up to the vibrancy of community living with rows of heritage front boutiques, fresh food markets, supermarkets, furniture stores, quirky cafes, bars and restaurants with local and international cuisines servicing the diversity of the area.

Upon construction, the Breese Street by Breathe Architecture development will join leading projects to set a global standard for sustainable, multi-residential living with an expected completion in 2020.

<ul><li>A rooftop apiary with bee-keeper and vegetable garden plots.</li>
	<li>Carbon neutral environment and high sustainability quota.</li>
	<li>Light filled and cleverly designed apartment layouts.</li>
</ul><h2>Two firms combine for exceptional design</h2>

Inspired by other local, sensitively designed projects, Breese Street by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/milieu-property">Milieu</a> is welcomed into the community heart of Brunswick with open arms delivering a sustainable and thoughtful 57 apartments across 8 floors.

<h2>Sustainable for low-cost living</h2>

Fossil fuel-free and carbon neutral in its operation, Breese Street aims for a <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/5-new-sustainable-apartment-developments-in-australia-2019">7.5 star NatHERs sustainability rating</a> and a maximum of five neighbourhoods per floor. The building is designed for daily life and easy synergy with our environment. Designed by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/dko-architecture">DKO Architecture</a> in collaboration with the phenomenal <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/breathe-architecture">Breathe Architecture</a>, enjoy contemporary and modern living with an incredibly thoughtful human-focused and environmental focused lifestyle that you can be proud of.

Breese Street, Brunswick residents will form a genuine community, one where neighbours connect and this time not over the fence, but while tending veggies on the rooftop and in the well designed hallways with natural light offering spaces for community.

Each residence offers a spacious layout with a bright, open plan living and dining space, a deep useable terrace, entertainer’s kitchen with a full size dishwasher and smart maximised storage spaces. 
Bedrooms have plenty of sunlight, including a master bedroom within two bedroom configurations offering a walk-in robe and ensuite bathroom including the space for a bathtub.

In addition, reverse cycle air conditioning, European laundry and extra linen closet space make up some of the special things included in your new apartment.

<h2>Unique features for a high-value apartment</h2>

Breese Street has been conceptualised with sustainability at its core. This philosophy extends to the interior finishes ranging from a palette of recycled timber flooring, brick and terrazzo tiles to the addition of induction cooktop in lieu of gas. Hydronic heating and ceiling fans, a productive rooftop and over 30 kilowatts of Solar PV keep energy costs low for each resident.

Chrome fixtures have been avoided in favour of Australian-made brass, a beautiful material with a much smaller carbon footprint. Everything in your apartment has been carefully designed and chosen in order to lessen the overall impact on our environment.

<h2>Life is a breeze in this area of Brunswick</h2>

Located beside its own transport hub, with Anstey Station being the train connector for residents, you won’t have to travel very far as your lifestyle will become convenient and catered to your every need but don’t worry, double glazed windows and soundproofing mechanisms reduce the noise from the street significantly so you don’t have to worry about those train horns.

Fostering a sense of community, <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/brunswick-vic">Brunswick</a> is known to reconsider the norm in housing design and ways of apartments living. Enjoy the pleasures of the many bike trails and Capital City walking trail that connects you to every major activity centre in the north all the way to the CBD, lined with vast parklands and rivers.

<h2>BREESE STREET AMENITIES:</h2>

<ul><li>A communal rooftop garden</li>
	<li>Private terrace balconies</li>
	<li>A rooftop veggie garden</li>
	<li>A rooftop apiary with a qualified beekeeper for 7 years</li>
	<li>Secure bike and storage spaces</li>
</ul>With a location set just off Sydney Road, your whole world will open up to the vibrancy of community living with rows of heritage front boutiques, fresh food markets, supermarkets, furniture stores, quirky cafes, bars and restaurants with local and international cuisines servicing the diversity of the area.

Upon construction, the Breese Street by Breathe Architecture development will join leading projects to set a global standard for sustainable, multi-residential living with an expected completion in 2020.

Breese Street - 204-206 Albion Street, Brunswick

Melbourne developer <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/beulah">Beulah</a> is continuing its expansion into Melbourne’s inner north.

The developer of <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/sth-bnk-by-beulah-southbank-60-southbank-boulevard-southbank">STH BNK by Beulah</a>, which will set the record for the tallest tower in the southern hemisphere when completed, has submitted plans for its 1,200 sqm-plus <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/fitzroy-vic-3065">Fitzroy</a> site at 430-434 George Street.&nbsp;

Beulah has appointed Australia’s most awarded sustainable architecture practice, <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/breathe-architecture">Breathe Architecture</a>, to design the mixed-use project, which comprises 44 residences and two curated ground-floor retail spaces designed to integrate with the local Fitzroy character.&nbsp;

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Sustainability is at the core of the development. It will be fossil fuel-free and feature rooftop solar and rainwater harvesting. Residents will have access to natural ventilation, biophilic design, sundrenched outlooks and on-site amenities including a ‘bike hub’ and repair station, 49 bicycle spaces, as well as a shared resident zone currently earmarked for a fern garden.&nbsp;

Two levels of the basement will include car spaces for residents, as well as car share vehicles and EV charging facilities as a means of promoting green transport.&nbsp;

For the architecture, Breathe has drawn inspiration from the surrounding area, which is historically characterised by single and double-storey Victorian and Edwardian terrace dwellings, with remnants of industrial and warehouse buildings dotted throughout.&nbsp;

The design features a three-level brick podium lined with lush greenery, honouring the suburb’s heritage character and streetscape through its scale and materials. The active ground level encourages pedestrian activity and enhances natural surveillance, ultimately improving security and the overall quality of the area. The levels above the podium are recessed to minimise the form within the residential neighbourhood, complete with external terrace areas.&nbsp;

The design also seeks to incorporate the retained historically significant bluestone wall along an integrated laneway and will&nbsp; provide a dedicated vehicle and cycle entry along Rose Street to reduce the traffic to George Street.&nbsp;

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Beulah Executive Director Adelene Teh said the team was excited to expand its portfolio of boutique projects into <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/fitzroy-vic-3065">Fitzroy</a>, a suburb&nbsp;that holds a special place for Melburnians and visitors alike.&nbsp;

“We are excited to contribute to the pulse of Melbourne's oldest and most desirable suburb—the vibrant Fitzroy," Teh said.

"With its eclectic&nbsp;character and rich history, Fitzroy is a culinary heart, a melting pot of cultures, and a hub of thriving lifestyles. We hope our contributions will enhance the precinct's desirability and leave a lasting legacy for future generations."&nbsp;

Breathe Architecture Founding Director Jeremy McLeod said the team was excited to work with Beulah on delivering a project that&nbsp;seamlessly integrates with the Fitzroy streetscape.&nbsp;

“Grounded in the heart of Fitzroy, this project is about strength and elegance. A refined masonry base sits effortlessly with the&nbsp; George Street Terraces, while the upper apartments open up to expansive views and the northern sun.”&nbsp;

Beulah’s other projects within Melbourne’s inner north include its sustainable heritage townhome project,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-townhouses/brunswick-established#:~:text=A%20limited%20collection%20of%2023,within%20a%20historically%20rich%20locale.">Brunswick Established</a> and The Wilds, Northcote’s largest creek-front, resort-style houses, which is under construction and due for completion next year.&nbsp;

Beulah Executive Director Adelene Teh said the team was excited to expand its portfolio of boutique projects into Fitzroy, a suburb that holds a special place for Melburnians and visitors alike

Joel Robinson

Beulah unveils new sustainable Fitzroy development

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Australia has come a long way in terms of planning and development, but times are changing fast. 
With <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects">architects</a> recognising the impact on climate change and urban sprawl more so than our government, we are seeing projects that challenge the status quo and influence social change through thoughtful design. 
Design can be used to address social equity and diversity in urban environments by providing affordable housing, green space, sustainable living, appropriate density and a green lean towards public transport and cycling facilities. 

Collaborating with other architects and the community to leverage projects that deliver a deep and sustained social benefit is at the forefront of this movement.  
This allows architects to call out social and environmental inequality by simply providing alternative living and civic spaces with the idea of working with communities instead of working for them. 
With erosion threatening beachfront properties along the coast of Western Australia, Queensland and New South Wales, and the threat of rising sea levels impacting where almost 40% of all Australians livelihood, smart design and planning is most important to influencing and adapting the way we live to retain our lifestyles. 

There are a few projects that unknowingly push the boundaries in opening up discussions between communities on sustainable living and the impact of urban sprawl such as <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/breathe-architecture">Breathe Architecture’s </a>Nightingale proposal for Ballarat.

<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/11325664-3x2-940x627_0.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Rendering of the Nightingale Ballarat project by Breathe Architecture"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="387" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/11325664-3x2-940x627_0.jpg?itok=_BUzUGSu" title="Rendering of the Nightingale Ballarat project by Breathe Architecture" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Rendering of the Nightingale Ballarat project by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/breathe-architecture">Breathe Architecture</a></figcaption></figure> 
The architectural form of the project is driven to respond to its surrounding heritage brick industrial buildings along Davey Street and the city centre of Ballarat.  
Breathe’s design strategy is to provide more with less, with untreated, tactile and durable materials recycled where possible.

The landscaped courtyard and gardens offer the ability for deep root planting, which encourages residents to grow and sustain vegetables and plants. The facade is also immersed in native plants giving a deep sense of community pride. Through careful material usage and recycled content where possible, Nightingale Ballarat is to be a carbon zero emissions building. Recycled water, renewable energy sources and high quality waste management attribute to the future residents low cost living.

“Nightingale Ballarat has been designed to make sustainable living simple. Common elements like the roof garden and deck, laundry and clotheslines, bicycle parking and shared building services offer a collectively better outcome. By providing meaningful social and utility-based spaces, we look to encourage interaction and activity with friends and neighbours.” - <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/nightingale-housing">Nightingale Ballarat </a>Resident Package.

Open walkways with vertical greenery connect the apartment levels, creating spaces for residents to stop and converse. All apartments have an east or west facing living areas with a private balcony providing planter boxes to allow greenery to grow along the facade as well as natural ventilation and daylight adding additional amenity for the residents.

The development has opened up a major discussion for Ballarat residents about the negative impact of urban sprawl, with the population set to grow by 40,000 people in the next two decades. Nightingale offers the first socially beneficial solution that the residents of Ballarat recognise more as a typical Melbourne development and thus are not yet accustomed to within their own city. 
Victoria’s satellite cities are growing at a fast rate as well as Melbourne’s outer suburbs and in Ballarat alone, there are undeveloped, empty lots within the existing city structure that could be developed respectfully to accommodate for this population growth. 
 

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<figcaption>Rendering of the Ivanhoe Housing Estate in Macquarie Park, Sydney</figcaption></figure> 
A project unfolding in the Sydney suburb of <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/macquarie-park-nsw">Macquarie Park</a> is the Ivanhoe public-private housing estate. 
The development is an integrated social housing precinct that offers community facilities, a school, retail, green space and ‘tenure blindness’ for residential properties. 
This is a social leap into disbanding the stigma between private, social housing and rental properties as tenure blindness offers a connectivity of all diversities and demographics.

The existing <a href="https://ivanhoeestate.com.au/">Ivanhoe Housing Estate</a> is set to be demolished to provide an updated private-public mixed community precinct to which benefits social and environmental strains. 
The architecture practices involved with the project are <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/bates-smart">Bates Smart</a>, which produced the masterplan, <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/candalepas-associates-0">Candalepas Associates</a>, <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/turner-studio">Turner</a>, <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">Cox Architecture</a> delivering residential and community facilities and <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/hassell-studio">Hassell</a> whom are responsible for the project’s urban design and landscape architecture. 

The development will include 3000 apartment units replacing the 259 current social housing units on site with a private vertical high school for 1000 students, a 120-bed residential aged care, two childcare centres, a supermarket, cafe’s, specialty retail shops, a multi-functional centre with a hall, gymnasium, pool and outdoor play areas and exercise stations. 
Local infrastructure will be improved for easy accessibility and connectivity and sustainable measures such as solar panels, green roofs, water capture and reuse as well as incorporating car-share facilities and a bicycle space for each dwelling keeps the precinct at a six Star Energy Rating.

The Ivanhoe Housing Estate opens Australian’s eyes to how we perceive each other and help to break down social barriers of classism and elitism that we may hold against each other. 
As communities integrate and Australia becomes one of the most multicultural countries globally, we must progress in our thinking and feelings towards each other to which density can provide that close kinship. 
The proposal has been massively influenced by community engagement and have opened up to existing residents and locals to participate in the discussion. Having social or privately owned apartments not perceivable by the public domain encourages social equality and a deconstruction of stigmatic and biased views once shared between community.

 
The architecture and urban planning industry can progress forward and benefit from a sense of personal accountability and understanding on the issues that face us in Australia. 
The outcome of these projects can no longer be just a building, but a living entity that impacts social life, so instead of thinking about providing shelter, we need to think about providing a higher quality of life.

 

 

 

 
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