<ul>
	<li>
	A thriving urban lifestyle precinct.
	</li>
	<li>
	Spacious warehouse-style apartments.
	</li>
	<li>
	Upscale communal and rooftop amenities.
	</li>
</ul>

Designed by leading architects Fender Katsalidis, WOBO combines New York style warehouse living with the unmistakably warm feeling of home.

WOBO invites daily journeys of revelation. Fresh coffee aromas, artisanal bakers, fresh food markets, curated retail and creative culture from the ground floor retail and open-air laneway alongside the building.

WOBO, North Melbourne is situated closely to:

<ul>
	<li>
	Flemington Bridge Station
	</li>
	<li>
	North Melbourne Community Centre
	</li>
	<li>
	Melrose Shops
	</li>
	<li>
	Macaulay Train Station
	</li>
	<li>
	Royal Park
	</li>
	<li>
	Royal Children's Hospital
	</li>
	<li>
	The Royal Melbourne Hospital
	</li>
	<li>
	Queen Victoria Market
	</li>
	<li>
	University of Melbourne
	</li>
	<li>
	RMIT University
	</li>
	<li>
	University High
	</li>
	<li>
	Errol Street Shopping Strip
	</li>
</ul>

Raising the bar in North Melbourne, WOBO’s 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments bring a new dimension to urban living. Distinctive living spaces framed by white oak timber floors under foot and exposed concrete ceilings above.

Light, bright kitchens of refined joinery, premium SMEG appliances and natural stone benchtops. Dramatic bathrooms of future-retro style fluted glass and bronze finishes.

WOBO feels different from your first step inside the New York-inspired residents’ lobby.

The upper-level roof terrace provides a unique space for residents to dine and unwind. Set high above North Melbourne, the landscaped entertaining area features views of the Melbourne skyline complete with fire pit, seating pods and living, breathing communal spaces that bring nature up into the sky.

The Private Members Lounge, set directly below the roof terrace on level 11, reimagines communal space. The theatre of a central fireplace, radiating modular lounges that bring people together in a welcoming setting.

WOBO represents a new generation of smarter, greener and more practical places to live.

<ul>
	<li>
	Rooftop solar PV power
	</li>
	<li>
	State of the art Organic Energy Plant
	</li>
	<li>
	Smart home technology (automated heating and cooling)
	</li>
	<li>
	Electric vehicle share cars
	</li>
	<li>
	Electric share bikes
	</li>
	<li>
	Waste-free retail and hospitality
	</li>
</ul>

<ul><li>
	A thriving urban lifestyle precinct.
	</li>
	<li>
	Spacious warehouse-style apartments.
	</li>
	<li>
	Upscale communal and rooftop amenities.
	</li>
</ul>Designed by leading architects Fender Katsalidis, WOBO combines New York style warehouse living with the unmistakably warm feeling of home.

WOBO invites daily journeys of revelation. Fresh coffee aromas, artisanal bakers, fresh food markets, curated retail and creative culture from the ground floor retail and open-air laneway alongside the building.

WOBO, North Melbourne is situated closely to:

<ul><li>
	Flemington Bridge Station
	</li>
	<li>
	North Melbourne Community Centre
	</li>
	<li>
	Melrose Shops
	</li>
	<li>
	Macaulay Train Station
	</li>
	<li>
	Royal Park
	</li>
	<li>
	Royal Children's Hospital
	</li>
	<li>
	The Royal Melbourne Hospital
	</li>
	<li>
	Queen Victoria Market
	</li>
	<li>
	University of Melbourne
	</li>
	<li>
	RMIT University
	</li>
	<li>
	University High
	</li>
	<li>
	Errol Street Shopping Strip
	</li>
</ul>Raising the bar in North Melbourne, WOBO’s 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments bring a new dimension to urban living. Distinctive living spaces framed by white oak timber floors under foot and exposed concrete ceilings above.

Light, bright kitchens of refined joinery, premium SMEG appliances and natural stone benchtops. Dramatic bathrooms of future-retro style fluted glass and bronze finishes.

WOBO feels different from your first step inside the New York-inspired residents’ lobby.

The upper-level roof terrace provides a unique space for residents to dine and unwind. Set high above North Melbourne, the landscaped entertaining area features views of the Melbourne skyline complete with fire pit, seating pods and living, breathing communal spaces that bring nature up into the sky.

The Private Members Lounge, set directly below the roof terrace on level 11, reimagines communal space. The theatre of a central fireplace, radiating modular lounges that bring people together in a welcoming setting.

WOBO represents a new generation of smarter, greener and more practical places to live.

<ul><li>
	Rooftop solar PV power
	</li>
	<li>
	State of the art Organic Energy Plant
	</li>
	<li>
	Smart home technology (automated heating and cooling)
	</li>
	<li>
	Electric vehicle share cars
	</li>
	<li>
	Electric share bikes
	</li>
	<li>
	Waste-free retail and hospitality
	</li>
</ul>

Orb Property Partners, in collaboration with Fender Katsalidis Architects and Oculus, presents WOBO - 103-105 Boundary Road, North Melbourne. This new mid-rise apartment development offers a thriving urban lifestyle precinct that combines the best of New York style warehouse living with the warmth and comfort of home.

WOBO features spacious warehouse-style apartments that provide ample living space for residents. Designed by leading architects Fender Katsalidis, these apartments offer a unique blend of contemporary design and functionality. With white oak timber floors underfoot and exposed concrete ceilings above, each living space exudes a distinctive charm.

The upscale communal and rooftop amenities at WOBO are truly exceptional. The building boasts an open-air laneway on the ground floor where residents can enjoy fresh coffee aromas, artisanal bakers, fresh food markets, curated retail outlets, and a vibrant creative culture. Additionally, the upper-level roof terrace provides breathtaking views of the Melbourne skyline along with cozy seating pods, a fire pit, and lush green spaces that bring nature up into the sky.

Located in North Melbourne's prime location near Flemington Bridge Station and various educational institutions such as University of Melbourne and RMIT University among others; WOBO is surrounded by convenient amenities including shopping centers like Melrose Shops and Errol Street Shopping Strip. Moreover it is also close to renowned hospitals like Royal Children's Hospital & The Royal Melbourne Hospital as well as recreational spots like Royal Park.

WOBO sets itself apart from other developments by incorporating sustainable features such as rooftop solar PV power generation system which helps reduce energy consumption while contributing to environmental conservation efforts. It also includes state-of-the-art Organic Energy Plant technology for efficient waste management along with smart home automation systems for automated heating/cooling control within each apartment unit.

Experience a new generation of smarter living at WOBO - 103-105 Boundary Road in North Melbourne VIC. These thoughtfully designed apartments offer a unique blend of style, comfort, and sustainability. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this exceptional development that redefines urban living in North Melbourne.

WOBO, North Melbourne - 103-105 Boundary Road, North Melbourne

357 Glebe Point Road, Glebe

North Melbourne is set for one of its most impressive community-led developments to date with The Tapestry project, spearheaded by Orb Property Partners.

Extensive research across Australia, the US, and Europe has shaped <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/wobo-north-melbourne-103-105-boundary-road-north-melbourne">WOBO</a>, the first apartment release in Tapestry designed by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/fender-katsalidis-architects">Fender Katsalidis Architects</a>. We've taken an inside look at WOBO, which will take centre stage in the heart of the 1.4-hectare boundary road precinct.&nbsp;

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Industrial heritage design by Fender Katsalidis Architects: The WOBO apartments have been designed by renowned architecture firm Fender Katsalidis to pay homage to <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/north-melbourne-vic">North Melbourne</a>'s industrial heritage and roots. WOBO will comprise 99 one, two and three-bedroom New York-like warehouse-style apartments. All one beds have already been snapped up, leaving two and three bedrooms starting from $590,000.

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North Melbourne's local luxuries: Located adjacent to Flemington Road, WOBO enjoys proximity to Royal Park, Melbourne's largest open space sprawling across 188 hectares. Future residents of WOBO will enjoy a prime location with easy access to nearby nature playgrounds, sports fields, and the renowned Melbourne Zoo, as well as transport and shopping centres. WOBO is just 700 metres away from Macaulay Station, just over a kilometre from Kensington Station, and a nine-minute walk to Woolworths.

Exclusive conveniences at WOBO: The ethos of community is woven into WOBO's fabric. Residents of WOBO will benefit from a range of exclusive resident facilities, including a sustainable wellness centre, co-working spaces, al fresco areas and the private members' lounge complete with a central fireplace and modular lounges designed to bring the residents of WOBO together.

Activated precinct at residents' doorstep: At ground level, WOBO buzzes with life, offering a spectrum of amenities including premium retail outlets, cafes, restaurants, a fresh food marketplace, and essential services like a bar, bakery, hairdressers, beauty salon, and medical centre. This comprehensive array of facilities ensures that residents have everything they need at their doorstep and contributes to a lively and dynamic neighbourhood atmosphere.

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Sustainability initiatives: In line with modern environmental values, sustainability takes centre stage at WOBO. Orb Property Partners implemented cutting-edge initiatives including rooftop solar panels to power 70 per cent of the project's needs, an organic energy plant to provide hydronic heating to the retirement living buildings and wellness spas, rainwater harvesting systems, and high-efficiency fittings to further solidify WOBO's position as one of Melbourne's most sustainable precincts.

With interest from both local and interstate buyers, WOBO stands out not only for its affordability but also for its commitment to redefining urban living through thoughtful design, community integration, and sustainability.

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/orb-property-partners">Orb Property Partners</a>&nbsp;is expecting WOBO to be completed in mid-2026.

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Orb Property Partners is expecting WOBO to be completed in mid-2026

Urban Editorial

Inside WOBO North Melbourne: Urban's display suite tour of one of North Melbourne's newest apartment developments

Two years ago DKO Architecture, Archer Office and landscaper Oculus&nbsp;won the&nbsp;design for the redevelopment of the historic Bidura House and adjoining site in Sydney&#39;s inner west suburb of Glebe.

Now developer Vision Land Glebe, associated with developers Lina Jin and Yeulai Zhou, has lodged plans for the $32 million development at 357 Glebe Point Road.

It will see the brutalist building, previously occupied by a children&#39;s court house and remand centre, demolished and replaced with four&nbsp;modern, green-focused apartment buildings comprising&nbsp;58 apartments, as well as seven townhouses.

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There will be 14&nbsp;one-bedroom apartments, 31 two bedders and 13 three-bedroom apartments.

The historic Bidura House, dating back to 1860, has been used for commercial purposes over recent years, however will be restored and converted back in to a residential home.

Bidura House&nbsp;was the home of Edmund Blacket while he was designing the Great Hall of the University of Sydney. The walls are of handmade bricks, rendered to give the appearance of stone coursing.

Some 959 sqm, over 25 per cent of the total 3,794 sqm development, will be committed to communal open spaces.

&quot;The design will provide an appropriate landscape curtilage to the heritage Bidura House and contrast with contemporary planting species, style, function and use,&quot; the landscape proposal to the City of Sydney Council read.

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&quot;The landscape design goes beyond the &lsquo;green overlay&rsquo; to provide meaningful multi-layered responsive and functional landscape integrating both the public and private landscape.

&quot;Vertical green fa&ccedil;ades improve visual and temperature amenity, productive rooftop gardens educate and produce food for residents while species design intends to improve the local biodiversity on a micro level.&quot;

&quot;The landscape architectural response proposal for Bidura aims to create a communal verdant landscape that is absolutely integrated with the built form of the proposed development, its history and character of Glebe.&quot;

Project snapshot:

- Demolition of the existing multistorey concrete Metropolitan Remand Centre (MRC) building, except for some basement walls outside of the proposed basement, which will remain in situ, and associated site preparation works

- Construction of a seven (7) storey RFB with total GFA of 7,193m2 over shared basement behind the Bidura House Group and along the Ferry Lane frontage comprised of: o 14x 1-bedroom apartments; o 31x 2-bedroom apartments; and o 13x 3-bedroom apartments.

- Construction of seven (7) x two (2) storey plus attic terraces facing Ferry Lane and Avon Street frontages

- Use and conservation of the Bidura House Group for a singular residential use in accordance with the HIS, CMP, as well as new garage for future residential parking spaces;

It will see a brutalist building demolished and replaced with four modern, green-focused apartment buildings



Joel Robinson

Glebe's historic Bidura House part of apartment and townhouse redevelopment

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Melbourne Quarter luxury sky homes are continuing to receive steady buyer interest, with buyers purchasing 90% of properties released to the market within the first sales phase.

The impressive sales statistics could indicate an equally strong demand for human-centric design in today’s built environment.

Biophilic design is the creation of living spaces which enhance the quality of wellbeing of the building’s occupants. Wellness is often better facilitated through the integration of nature, having sensitivity to the requirements of residents/workers and an environmentally conscious approach to design.

Developer Lendlease has dedicated more than half of the Melbourne Quarter mixed-use precinct to green open space, with a vast majority available to be enjoyed by the public – including an elevated Sky Park, the first of its kind to be available for public use.

The goal was to blur the lines between built form and nature, which has been masterfully achieved by the talented landscape design team at Aspect Oculus.

Aspect Oculus have thoughtfully curated multiple green spaces, with stand-out features including:

<ul>
<li>Verdant green open spaces for public use</li>
	<li>Integrated nature within each building’s façade using trellis to create vertical planting</li>
	<li>All 40 storeys also feature large planter boxes, allowing residents to plant gardens</li>
</ul>
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<figcaption>Arial view of Melbourne Quarter featuring a prominent sky garden</figcaption></figure><h2>Melbourne Quarter apartments</h2>

Currently on offer is a range of one, two and three-bedroom contemporary homes, which feature a timeless, minimalist design and spacious living areas.

Residents will love the floor-to-ceiling joinery, with expansive views of the CBD and beyond, as well as the world-class on-site amenity.

Residents will be able to use Melbourne Quarter’s resort-style swimming pool, gymnasium, library, cinema, and more at the three-level luxury lifestyle centre, Club MQ.

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<figcaption>Melbourne Quarter resort-style swimming pool</figcaption></figure><h2>Location selling points</h2>

Across the road from Southern Cross station and bordering Collins and Flinders Streets, Melbourne Quarter is excellent for those looking for walkable convenience.

With an outstanding walk score of 99 per cent and a transit score of 100 per cent, the development’s near-perfect rating is a considerable value-add. Also, its appointment among a thriving hub of progressive development could be another indication of a sound investment.

<h2>Deals available to buyers</h2>

Despite the competitive nature of this development, Lendlease has chosen to further entice buyers with a range of added financial benefits.

These include:

<ul>
<li>100% interest on deposit</li>
	<li>Local stamp duty + legal fee rebates</li>
	<li>Blinds packages</li>
</ul>
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