Discover the perfect escape from life's hectic pace at Cappella Apartments. Located in Reservoir, just 12 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD, this stunning development offers effortless access to the city and the green open spaces beyond the suburbs.

Inside the building, you'll find a buzzing community built around welcoming shared spaces, ground-level shops, and a communal garden. The spectacular entry point features vertical gardens and a series of striking works of art that inject colour and energy into life at Cappella, creating a sense of place.

The wet areas at Cappella Apartments are characterised by clean lines and sophisticated finishes. Bathrooms take cues from wellness retreats, combining muted tones with luxurious fittings and fixtures to create a serene environment. Crafted joinery and mosaic tiles complete the elegant presentation.

Bedrooms have been designed as restful and restorative places, with generously sized walk-in robes and abundant natural light. The rooms are adaptable to suit the needs of families, couples, and singles, ensuring everyone can find their perfect space to relax and unwind.

Cappella Apartments is conveniently located close to Keon Park Train Station, the Metropolitan Ring Road, and High Street, offering easy access to Melbourne CBD (14KM) and Melbourne Airport. Within walking distance, you'll find the JC Donath Reserve, trendy cafes, and local eateries, while DFO Uni Hill is just a short drive away.

<h3>Key points:</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Low-rise building project</li>
	<li>Developed by Forte Group</li>
	<li>Designed by Hachem Architecture</li>
	<li>Total of 64 units.</li>
</ul>

Discover the perfect escape from life's hectic pace at Cappella Apartments. Located in Reservoir, just 12 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD, this stunning development offers effortless access to the city and the green open spaces beyond the suburbs.

Inside the building, you'll find a buzzing community built around welcoming shared spaces, ground-level shops, and a communal garden. The spectacular entry point features vertical gardens and a series of striking works of art that inject colour and energy into life at Cappella, creating a sense of place.

The wet areas at Cappella Apartments are characterised by clean lines and sophisticated finishes. Bathrooms take cues from wellness retreats, combining muted tones with luxurious fittings and fixtures to create a serene environment. Crafted joinery and mosaic tiles complete the elegant presentation.

Bedrooms have been designed as restful and restorative places, with generously sized walk-in robes and abundant natural light. The rooms are adaptable to suit the needs of families, couples, and singles, ensuring everyone can find their perfect space to relax and unwind.

Cappella Apartments is conveniently located close to Keon Park Train Station, the Metropolitan Ring Road, and High Street, offering easy access to Melbourne CBD (14KM) and Melbourne Airport. Within walking distance, you'll find the JC Donath Reserve, trendy cafes, and local eateries, while DFO Uni Hill is just a short drive away.

<h3>Key points:</h3>

<ul><li>Low-rise building project</li>
	<li>Developed by Forte Group</li>
	<li>Designed by Hachem Architecture</li>
	<li>Total of 64 units.</li>
</ul>

Cappella Apartments - 49 Johnson Street, Reservoir

When Forte Group secured a prime Johnson Street site in the heart of Reservoir, they set out to create an oasis away from the hustle and bustle of Melbourne's city.

That's exactly what they've done with Cappella Apartments, commissioning Hachem to design a building within a&nbsp;tranquil setting just 12 kilometres from Melbourne CBD.

Within the confines of Cappella Apartments, residents will discover a community fostered by welcoming shared spaces, ground level shops, and a communal garden.

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The entry point sets the tone for the whole complex, featuring vertical gardens and a series of artworks.

Residents will find street-level retail spaces conveniently located just outside their door, while the communal herb and vegetable gardens will allow residents to collaborate and cultivate fresh produce together.

The apartments themselves are designed with modern living in mind. The lounge areas seamlessly connect to spacious balconies, creating flexible and interconnected living spaces.

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The contemporary design choices showcase a balanced palette, offsetting crisp whites with timber accents, while flooding the interiors with an abundance of natural light.

Residents will have a wide range of recreational opportunities right at their doorstep, whether it's going for a refreshing run or a leisurely bike ride along the Yan Yean Pipe Track Linear Reserve or a game of tennis at the nearby JC Donath Reserve.

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Inside the completed Cappella Apartments in Reservoir

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<a href="https://hachem.com.au/projects/nexus">Nexus Apartments</a> isn't your average apartment building. Drawing artistic cues from trains, the two residential buildings embrace the beauty of rail travel. From the arched windows to the slender form, the symbolism is expressed masterfully throughout the design. We caught up with Hachem's Founder and Principal, Fady Hachem, who explained some of the <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/expert-insights/buying/what-does-innovation-in-property-really-mean">design decisions</a> that influenced the final concept. 

<figure><a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/nexus-apartments-thomastown-240-high-street-thomastown" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="image-article_full_width_580px" height="315" src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/nexus-5.jpg?itok=uGLXpCiT" width="580"></a></figure>Urban.com.au: Where did you draw inspiration for The Nexus Apartments from?

Fady Hachem: The site being located on a slim green wedge near a railway station ensured the train line became the overall inspiration for this evocative new apartment building. There was a call to embrace the romance to train travel to instil within the architecture, interior and branding as a whole.

<figure><a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/nexus-apartments-thomastown-240-high-street-thomastown" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="image-article_full_width_580px" height="579" src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/nexus-6.jpg?itok=la8_0qb9" width="580"></a></figure>U: What were the top 5 features you decided had to be included in the development and why?

FH:

<ol>
<li>The iconic filleted corners of the carriage window inspired uniquely shaped façade modules driven by parametric modelling. Each interior space is provided with these expansive carriage windows that frame views, while sheltering residence from the elements.</li>
	<li>The massing and sublet curve of the building recalls the familiar image of the train passing around a bend in the track, while the contorting ground level façade references the flow of the railway line. The two buildings slip past one another like two trains in the night. The site’s long and narrow disposition made it necessary to think outside the box, yet not be detrimental.</li>
	<li>The activation space in between the two buildings provides a genuine platform for community engagement. This will bring a slice of the city’s culinary life to the suburbs, and just like a classic Melbourne CBD laneway.</li>
	<li>The inclusion of public art embodies the project’s ambition to transform the space into an expressive public space. This will help to bring some character and light into un usual suburban context.</li>
	<li>The retail strategy brings to Thomastown a diverse group of retailers not seen in the area. Boutique operators from Melbourne fashion houses, to craft makers and F&amp;B, will transform this strategic parcel of land and create the local hub the area deserves.</li>
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<figure><a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/nexus-apartments-thomastown-240-high-street-thomastown" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="image-article_full_width_580px" height="377" src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/nexus-8.jpg?itok=QLVhzFJh" width="580"></a></figure>U: What do you think buyers love most about the development?

FH: This will be a landmark residential development, not only in the suburb, but also within the northern suburbs of Melbourne. As an ever-evolving and gentrifying area, buyers will be seeking to spend their money into a property that they will be proud to call home for a long time. Additionally, those looking to solely invest will be impressed by the location, amenities and the overall quality of the tenant this will attract. The aesthetics, matched with all these fundamentals of high-quality real estate will ensure that this development will be high on most people’s list.

<figure><a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/nexus-apartments-thomastown-240-high-street-thomastown" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="image-article_full_width_580px" height="966" src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/nexus-9.jpg?itok=CqaQaQnH" width="580"></a></figure>U: If you had to choose your favourite aspect of the building, what would it be?

FH: Reminiscent of train carriage windows, I would have to say my favourite aspect is the distinctive windows found throughout the building. We find that one of the most vital connections between the inside and outside world is an often-underestimated design asset, and yet, one that lasts a lifetime. There is a subtle heightened sense of emotive response when viewing through these evocative frames. We trust this will bring joy to those lucky tenants well into the future.

<figure><a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/nexus-apartments-thomastown-240-high-street-thomastown" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="image-article_full_width_580px" height="966" src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/nexus-10.jpg?itok=mgvJQWQX" width="580"></a></figure>U: What makes your project stand out from other <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/guides/20-things-you-should-look-out-for-before-you-buy-property">properties on the market</a>?

FH: We can start with the client <a href="http://fortedevelopments.com.au/residential/nexus">Forte Group</a>, who have allowed Hachem to push the boundaries and innovate a scheme that would typically be assigned to elite inner Melbourne suburbs. We can’t really comment on every property development across the entire market, but this project is certainly unrivalled for the local area and encourages buyers and locals to be engaged unlike anything else previously conceived. 
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