Boutique property developers&nbsp;KBMV will soon finish construction on their Caulfield North project Alma Village, with completion slated for August this year.&nbsp;

They engaged the David Carabott's CHT Architects to design the project, in collaboration with design firm SORA, led by Chantelle Balliro.

Their brief was to make Alma Village a bold architectural statement with a unique and modern facade, while also paying to it's surroundings.

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Linear in form, Alma Village's facade honours it's locale, drawing inspiration from its surrounding streetscape while asserting a fresh and distinctive presence.

Toeing the line between classic and contemporary, the building incorporates a layered mix of natural and manmade textures with strong articulation allowing for large recessed balconies within the built form.&nbsp;

The integration of lush landscaping by renowned landscape architect John Patrick further elevates the development, with greenery cleverly interwoven into the building's design, creating a softening effect and blending seamlessly with the surrounding natural beauty.

"These outdoor spaces foster a sense of connection and rejuvenation. Lush and generous, they draw residents out of their homes and encourage them to engage with the beauty of the landscape," Patrick said.

Upon stepping inside Alma Village, residents are greeted with an abundance of natural light that floods the interiors. The architects have deliberately crafted the interiors to offer a neutral canvas, allowing residents to infuse their own unique design preferences into each home.

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"The interiors of Alma Village embody timeless style, defined by an authentically elegant palette of finishes as well as abundant light and ample space,"&nbsp;Balliro said.&nbsp;

Light timber joinery has been utilised throughout the living spaces, complemented by natural stone surfaces, warm oak engineered timber floors, and plush wool blend carpets.&nbsp;

The attention to detail extends into the heart of the home, the kitchen. High-end appliances, ample storage, and stone surfaces complete the space before flowing into the living room which is adorned with stone plinths and curved forms.

Buyers are also offered the opportunity to elevate their living experience with premium upgrades, with inclusions such as a fireplace and a custom bar on offer.&nbsp;

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The master bedrooms in Alma Village have been thoughtfully designed as tranquil retreats, offering residents a private sanctuary within their own homes. Spacious robes and bespoke dressers cater to residents' storage needs, while the ensuite bathrooms feature arched mirrors, walk-in showers, and freestanding baths.

Two and three-bedroom apartments can still be purchased in the development, with prices starting from&nbsp;$930,000.&nbsp;

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Linear in form, Alma Village's facade honours it's locale, drawing inspiration from its surrounding streetscape while asserting a fresh and distinctive presence



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How Alma Village's design honours it's Caulfield North location

The dream team of CHT Architects, Sora Interior Architecture and Design, and Tract Landscape Architects have combined with construction heavyweights Hamilton Marino to deliver the first stage in Blue Earth Group’s community, Spotswood Yards.&nbsp;

CHT has a long history collaborating with Blue Earth, spanning over 10 years across 22 projects, with the group boasting a long line of luxury apartment developments in their time.&nbsp;

Based in Melbourne, with projects both local and interstate, the group’s work consists of high-quality, distinctive buildings and spaces that respond to the aspirations of modern Australia, with the added experience of Sora Interiors only bolstering the development.&nbsp;

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143 residences will be delivered across the first stage in Porter, with the functional interiors kept deliberately neutral and timeless, with considered detail across three collections, the Premier Collection, the Penthouse Collection and the Townhouse Collection.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Porter project, set on Birmingham Street, uses only carefully selected, timeless materials of brickwork, concrete, steel and glass. Designed to contribute to the existing neighbourhood, Porter combines compositions of form and material to present a timeless facade, softened by the townhouse courtyard landscaping.

With floorplans designed for comfort and functionality, Porter’s generous open plan spaces benefit from premium materials and a natural ambiance that champion sophistication and style.

The Townhouse Collection incorporates a range of two-level residences which benefit from private street entrances.&nbsp;

With impressive floor plans designed for comfort and functionality, the open-plan interiors include premium materials and a natural ambiance that champion sophistication and style.&nbsp;

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Directly integrated with the Birmingham Street neighbourhood, the Porter Townhouses feature sun drenched landscaped courtyards creating a sense of the traditional home.&nbsp;

One-bedroom is featured across the ground floor in each of the townhouses, with an additional bedroom and a flexi-room on the first floor, providing buyers with the option of transforming the space into a home office, kid's zone or second living area instead.

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Inside the Townhouse Collection at Spotswood Yards

Established in 1975, construction company, Hamilton Marino has had years to master their craft.

Positioning themselves as one of Australia’s leading builders, the group have been behind some of the country’s leading and most impressive residential builds, including the $40 million Marriot Courtyard, 4248 Claremont, and both the River One and River Front buildings.&nbsp;

Further earmarking themselves as a leader in the industry, Hamilton Marino also found themselves picking up a number of projects throughout the construction sector collapse, which saw a number of builders and construction groups fall short during the worker shortage and material-cost hike.&nbsp;

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The latest in Hamilton Marino’s pipeline will see the group work with Blue Earth on their multi-residential project, Porter, bringing to life a collection of residences on the site of the former Victorian Railway Workshops complex.

The Hamilton built-building will&nbsp;offer both apartments and townhouses from its prime Birmingham Street location, a stones throw from Spotswood Oval, as part of the wider masterplanned precinct, which will feature extensive amenity for all its residents.&nbsp;

Porter adds to a long list of projects Hamilton and Blue Earth have collaborated together on, with the duo combining for a whopping 35 projects previously.

Hamilton has even constructed the display suite for the Porter residences, so buyers can get a true sense and feel of the homes and know exactly the level of quality that the apartment will offer when completed.

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Blue Earth have relied on long-time collaborators for the architecture and interiors of the project as well, calling on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/cht-architects" target="_blank">CHT Architects</a>&nbsp;and Sora Interior Architecture and Design, who have worked on 22 of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/blue-earth-group" target="_blank">Blue Earth</a>'s previous&nbsp;developments.

Staged at the first building in the project, Porter will be accompanied by a second building in the future, to be known as Flagman, with 143 apartments penned for the site.

Delivered across three collections, buyers will have a choice between the Premier Collection, Penthouse Collection, and the Townhouse Collection, each offering a differing layout and lifestyle option, appealing to a wide range of discerning buyers.

Much like&nbsp;<a aria-label="Blue Earth - opens in new tab" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/blue-earth-group" target="_blank" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/blue-earth-group$blueearth">Blue Earth</a>'s previous projects, there's extensive amenity, including a cinema, games room, central garden, co-working space and private offices, and even a dedicated dog wash.

Both buildings will feature a central garden, click and collect services, bike storage and lobby and concierge.

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Residents will also have access to a mobile phone app. The&nbsp;all-in-one Porter App, supported by the in-house concierge, will allow&nbsp;residents to book a range of services and facilities throughout the development.

Access to apartments is granted via the app, through keyless entry, as is the ability to grant remote access to visitors and trades.

The smart apartment app will also allow residents to control blinds, lights, heating and cooling, both from home or remotely.

The emerging Spotswood Yards precinct was originally the Victorian Railway Workshops complex including the former Ways &amp; Works Workshop.

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As a major employer over many years, Spotswood Yards still holds a strong community connection and sets to provide an additional vibrant layer to the Spotswood area.

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The latest in Hamilton Marino’s pipeline will see the group work with Blue Earth on their latest multi-residential project, bringing to life an apartment building on the site of the former Victorian Railway Workshops complex.



Buyers of Porter in Spotswood Yards can be confident with Hamilton Marino behind construction

Blue Earth Group haven't just developed a crop of residences in Spotswood, the group has taken to the leafy suburb to deliver a community.&nbsp;

Exclusive to the first stages of Spotswood Yards is 1,875 sqm of lifestyle amenity for residents to enjoy, including central gardens, lobby and concierge services, cinemas, co-working spaces, private offices, games rooms, EV charging, a dog wash, car wash and click and collect facilities.

A number of the amenity offerings at Spotswood Yards incorporate the latest technology, with many of the rooms and services available bookable through the resident’s all-in-one Porter app.&nbsp;

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From co-working spaces to seamless parcel and grocery delivery services, and in-house vehicle and dog washing facilities. Everything is easily accessed and monitored through the Porter App on your phone or tablet and supported by the in-house concierge.

Imagine driving home from work knowing your groceries will be waiting for you, the dry cleaning picked up and delivered, and no more missed Australia Post parcels. With bookings, orders and notifications through the Porter App, life is organised and integrated for every resident.&nbsp;

One of the many bookable spaces within Porter are the co-working spaces, designed to provide all the benefits of a city office, with the need to commute.&nbsp;

With working from home more common than ever, the fully-equipped spaces include individual offices, meeting rooms and communal spaces, creating the magic pairing of work/life balance with work/home separation. An outdoor extension of the co-working space is also provided, giving even greater flexibility to the working day.

Porter is also home to a range of entertainment zones, designed to suit every lifestyle, from kids to adults, to movie buffs and sports fans, there's something to fulfil every leisure time activity.&nbsp;

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Residents will be able to soak up the sun and enjoy the fresh air in the central gardens, which act as an extension of the homes, providing a private leafy sanctuary within the community. The latest&nbsp;blockbuster can also be enjoyed on the big screen, with the resident's cinema bookable through the Porter building app. A pool table is also included within Porter, along with a table tennis table and a number of arcade games, for a more relaxing way to pass the time.&nbsp;

An on-site car wash provides residents with a functionality often lost in residential developments. Queue-free washing can be reserved in the Porter app, with all the latest technology incorporated into the offering.&nbsp;

Spotswood Yards has also been developed as a pet-friendly community, with residents allowed to let their furry-friends roam around the grounds with them at any time.&nbsp;

Blue Earth hasn't forgotten about the future with Porter, with electric charging stations for shared use and, more importantly, capacity for chargers to be easily added to car spaces in the future provided throughout.

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Porter apartments provide the latest in secure and convenient apartment access, with keyless entry and the ability to grant remote access to visitors and trades, with the smart home app also allowing residents to control the blinds, lights, heating and cooling, both from home or remotely.

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How the Porter App will make life more convenient for buyers at Blue Earth's Spotswood Yards

The family-owned Melbourne developer, Blue Earth Group, who consistently deliver amenity-rich projects across Melbourne, are back with their latest development, Porter, in the inner-western suburb of&nbsp;Spotswood.

Porter, which will&nbsp;&nbsp;offer both apartments and townhouses from its prime Birmingham Street location, a stones throw from Spotswood Oval, will be part of a wider masterplanned precinct, which will feature extensive amenity for residents.&nbsp;

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Blue Earth are again working with the reputable builder Hamilton Marino, who they even get to build their display suites so buyers know exactly the level of quality that the apartment will offer when completed.

They&#39;ve also again called on CHT Architects and Sora Interior Architecture and Design, who have worked on 22 of Blue Earth&#39;s previous&nbsp;developments. Hamilton Marino have constructed 35 of Blue Earth developments.

There will be 143 apartments&nbsp;across the two buildings&nbsp;dubbed Porter and Flagman, delivered across three collections; Premier Collection, Penthouse Collection, and the Townhouse Collection.

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The Premier Collection will offer a mix of one and two-bedroom apartments while the Penthouse Collection will home a suite of three-bedroom apartments.

The Townhouse Collection delivers&nbsp;two-level residences with private street-entrances, designed for the family owner-occupier, with a flexi room included in the home.

Much like Blue Earth&#39;s previous projects, there&#39;s extensive amenity, including a cinema, games room, central garden, co-working space and private offices, and even a dedicated dog wash.

Both buildings will feature a central garden, click and collect services, bike storage and lobby and concierge.

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Residents will also have access to a mobile phone app. The&nbsp;all-in-one Porter App, supported by the in-house concierge, will allow&nbsp;residents to book a range of services and facilities throughout the development.

Access to apartments is granted via the app, through keyless entry, as is the ability to grant remote access to visitors and trades.

The smart apartment app will also allow residents to control blinds, lights, heating and cooling, both from home or remotely.

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Construction has kicked off on the development with Blue Earth expecting construction to be completed by late 2023.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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CHT and Sora Interior’s have combined with Blue Earth on 22 previous developments and Hamilton on 35, further earmarking this project as a prime residential development.



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