Hunter Prahran - 14-18 Porter Street, Prahran

It was several years ago when Melbourne developer Itum identified Prahran as the home of its next apartment development.

They created <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/buildings/hunter-prahran-14-18-porter-street-prahran">Hunter Prahran</a>, one of the closest projects to <a href="/new-apartments/prahran-vic-3181">Prahran</a> Station at 14-18 Porter Street.

Located just four kilometres from Melbourne's CBD, Hunter Prahran boasts an unrivalled level of proximity to a diverse range of local amenities, as well as unparalleled access to the city's iconic attractions.&nbsp;

Regardless of personal preferences or culinary cravings, Prahran offers an array of delectable options to explore and make your own. Greville Street beckons with its eclectic range of eateries, while Chapel Street boasts an extraordinary assortment of sophisticated dining experiences that span diverse cultures. And when it comes to nightlife, Prahran's multitude of bars caters to both the relaxed casual and the more upbeat crowds.

For avid shoppers, Prahran is a veritable paradise. From Greville Street's chic fashion, jewelery, and art stores to the internationally renowned brands and cutting-edge local designers on Chapel Street, Prahran is bursting with high-end, niche shops. Residents also benefit from the convenience of having supermarkets, specialty grocers, liquor stores, and the legendary Prahran Market on their doorstep.&nbsp;

Residents can enjoy easy walking distance to Chapel Street, the Prahran Aquatic Centre, and a selection of Melbourne's finest schools.

For nature enthusiasts, the surroundings and outdoor facilities of nearby Fawkner Park, Albert Park Lake, and the Royal Melbourne Botanic Gardens are within reach.

With Prahran Railway Station located right outside and trams running in all directions, residents have the luxury of choosing from the city's best transportation options.

Hunter Prahran's captivating development is strikingly positioned in the emerging high-density character of Porter Street. The development extends through three distinct sections, culminating in Percy Place at the rear.

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Completed apartment spotlight: Hunter Prahran by Itum

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Stonnington City Council are assessing a planning application that marks the return of John Wardle Architects into the Melbourne development sphere. Small in stature but high in design articulation, 424 Malvern Road Prahran represents the practice's first notable local project since the <a href="http://www.johnwardlearchitects.com/projects/project/40-melbourne-school-of-design">Melbourne School of Design</a> was completed during mid 2014.

Incidentally the Prahran residential development holds a certain amount of design commonality with the Melbourne School of Design, with its upper levels also employing a transparent metal facade. With a nominal development value of $6.75 million, proponent 424 Malvern Road Developments Pty Ltd looks set to aim the project squarely at the high-end market; apartment sizes within the development range between 73sqm for a single bedroom abode to 157sqm for a three bedroom dwelling.

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<figcaption>Design and design impetus. Image courtesy John Wardle Architects</figcaption></figure><h2>John Wardle design statement</h2>

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A two storey podium, comprising of brick and steel framed openings, provides an articulated and balanced transition from the two-storey town-houses on Francis Street to the Victorian era commercial buildings situated along Malvern Road.

The ground plane, activated by a series of apertures and portals, reveals the use and activities of the spaces within. The main address for the apartments is on Francis Street and maintains the residential nature of this street. A large picture window showcases the inner mechanics of a triple height car stacker storage system, a reference to the history of the local automobile industry on the site.

A double height void within the café illuminates as a lantern, signifying the prominence of the corner intersection of Malvern Road and Francis Street. The apartments above are generously sized, each with considered orientation to maximize views, daylight and ventilation to living and bedroom spaces.

Transient in nature, each operative screen responds to the individual, creating an inhabited edge that is in a constant state of flux. Their materiality and colour are mute, acting as a counterpoint to the earthy character of the brick podium. The upper portion of the building appears more ephemeral than its base and merges with the background of a typical Melbourne cloudy sky.
<cite>John Wardle Architects, Design Response Report</cite>
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<figcaption>Artist's impression of the retail interior. Image courtesy John Wardle Architects</figcaption></figure>John Wardle's design for 424 Malvern Road replaces a previously approved <a href="http://www.conradarchitects.com/project/prahran-apartments">golden multi-level building</a> by Conrad Architects for the site.

<h2>Stonnington planning wrap</h2>

Further along Malvern Road and a planning application for a large mixed-use residential and medical development has been rejected by Council. Highlighted by Urban.com.au via this <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/planning-application-310-324-malvern-road-prahran">article</a>, 310-324 Malvern Road &amp; 99 Bendigo Street Prahran has since gone to appeal with proponent Victoria House Nominees Pty Ltd slated to have their case heard during November.

The ROTHELOWMAN-designed complex features 158 apartments in addition to a seven level hospital and medical centre fronting Malvern Road.

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<figcaption>Proposals covering Malvern Road, Porter Street and High Street</figcaption></figure>Elsewhere in Prahran and entity 18 Porter Street Pty Ltd has resubmitted plans for 14-28 Porter Street which has been redesigned to accommodate 99 dwellings within an eight storey building. BG Architecture have designed the complex which also includes 124 car parking spaces. To Windsor and Hayball have designed a seven level building at 168-176 High Street Windsor.

Currently before Stonnington City Council, the scheme looks at add 68 apartments and three ground level retail tenancies behind a retained heritage facade.
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The return of John Wardle

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In recent days the Urban.com.au Project Database has been subject to a number augmentations, with a healthy number of additions making their way into the database pages. Purely residential entries ticked over 400 during the weekend, with many more due to be entered.

Fresh entries and updated listings - here's a selection of what's new regarding the Urban.com.au Project Database.

<h2>New apartment releases keep coming</h2>

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<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/buildings/the-corner-store-103-dundas-street-preston" target="_blank">The Corner Store</a>, <a href="/new-apartments/mayven-st-georges-56-st-georges-road-northcote">Mayven</a>, <a href="/buildings/1-shamrock-st-abbotsford">Playhouse</a> and <a href="/buildings/this-is-collingwood-60-66-islington-street-collingwood">60 Islington Street</a> together represent roughly 460 new dwellings in the pipeline. Having a working relationship of some description with MAP Architecture and Blue Earth Group, the trio are forging ahead with these developments.

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Elsewhere PDG have launched <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/buildings/royal-elizabeth-151-berkeley-street-melbourne" target="_blank">Royal Elizabeth</a> at 151 Berkeley Street Carlton while a new Asian-based developer has entered the local market. Singaporean firm Ho Bee Land quietly purchased a controversial slice of land adjacent to Westfield Doncaster and under the name <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/buildings/pearl-1-grosvenor-street-doncaster" target="_blank">Pearl</a>, has launched 1 Grosvenor Street to market.

Finally Goldfields and Maple Living find their <a href="/buildings/the-village-cheltenham-1228-nepean-highway-cheltenham">Village Cheltenham</a> complex entered into the database with apartments due to be released for sale within weeks.

<h2>Freshly approved</h2>

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Showing as approved within the database are three medium-sized apartment developments located in Thornbury, Carlton and Hawthorn East, together yielding 179 apartments in total. 688-690 High Street and 18-22 Lilydale Grove have the tick of approval whilst Platanus at 152 Queensberry Street in Carlton is the stand-out design of the three, highlighted by its folded green metal facade.

<h2>Under Assessment</h2>

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Whilst they may only be three, the above projects still under consideration would yield an accumulated 1008 apartments. Conceived by Hayball, above left sees the first public viewing of MAB's tri-tower proposal for 15-87 Gladstone Street, Fishermans Bend which will be subject to a more detailed article next week.

Elsewhere City of Stonnington are dealing with two separate proposals located within two established apartment zones. BG Architects have designed a dual building complex at 14-18 Porter Street Prahran while CHT Architects have conceived a 15 level apartment complex opposite the Jam Factory at 8-12 Garden Street, South Yarra.

More projects will be added soon.
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