Wollongong is set for a new apartment tower.

Plans have been lodged by RM Developments for a $24 million project across a 2,700 sqm site at 41-47 Denison Street, right next to Wollongong Station and the <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/wollongong-nsw">Wollongong</a>&nbsp;town centre.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/design-workshop-australia">Design Workshop Australia</a> (DWA) put together the plans for the 17-level, mixed-use commercial and residential building that will comprise 75 apartments above office tenancies and medical suites.

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The proposal involves partial demolition of an Art Deco-styled brick building and at-grade car parking to make way for the mixed-use development. The podium design integrates the retained façade of the Art Deco building to connect neighbouring buildings and harmonises with Denison Street's streetscape.

DWA's proposal emphasises the importance of the preservation of the existing building fabric to maintain the area's character and inform the curvilinear visual language of the tower levels.

The tower's curved geometry provides a distinct building character, offers residents unique views, and prioritises solar access for residential units and communal open spaces while minimising the overshadowing of neighbouring sites. Balcony elements and glazed vertical elements add visual interest and depth to the tower.

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The Design Excellence Report by GYDE Consulting suggested the&nbsp;proposed mixed-use development will provide high-quality commercial uses on the ground floor, enhancing the site’s public interface suitable to the streetscape and character of the locality, as well as a diverse range of apartment types.

There will be just six&nbsp;one-bedroom apartments, 67 two-beds and two three-bedroom units, as well as&nbsp;gardens on level one, seating areas, barbecue facilities, fitness areas on level nine, and a pool deck with lounging areas and an infinity edge pool on level 17. 151 parking spaces have been proposed for residential, commercial and visitor usage.

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In line with best practices for Environmental Sustainable Design (ESD), the project also aims to incorporate various sustainable initiatives such as rainwater collection, deep soil planting, use of water-efficient fixtures, LED lighting, sustainable concrete components, and the potential for solar panels.&nbsp;

The development also plans to include electric car charge points and spaces to promote eco-friendly transportation.

The site's strategic location is within walking distance of key amenities such as Wollongong Train Station, Lowden Square bus interchange, Wollongong Hospital, and Wollongong Central Shopping Centre.

Plans have been lodged for a $24 million project across a 2,700 sqm site at 41-47 Denison Street, right next to Wollongong Station and the Wollongong town centre

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First look: Wollongong's latest new apartment tower revealed

Residential South-East Queensland developers&nbsp;RM Developments has recently lodged plans for an amalgamated lot in the Sunshine Coast.

The 4227 sqm site at 45 Sippy Downs Drive,&nbsp;Sippy Downs, will see two residential buildings created, with the building fronting Central Drive rising seven-storeys and&nbsp;the adjacent Spring Street building climbing five-storeys. 
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Render of the proposed Sippy Downs apartment buildings. Credit: K Architecture

Separated by a central communal terrace and landscaped area, 89 apartments are set to be delivered across the project, with K Architecture engaged to handle the designs.

The project sets out to provide a high quality, sub-tropical building and landscape design, which incorporates a perimeter block form to maintain and define an active public realm.

One one-bedroom apartment will be located on the lower ground floor, with the rest of the project delivering 56 two-bedroom and 32 three-bedroom apartments.

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Render of the proposed Sippy Downs apartment building communal area. Credit: K Architecture

Each apartment will adjoin to a private, open balcony, or in the case of the ground floor residences, a screened courtyard, with landscaping incorporated to add further privacy from the apartments to the communal space.&nbsp;

The apartments on higher levels will also benefit from park and harbour views, with the project located directly opposite Forest Park.

The communal area will feature a swimming pool, barbecue facilities, as well as a kick and play area.&nbsp;

RM Developments recently completed the $42 million Plaza Central, a project of 85 apartments and six commercial spaces adjacent to Sunshine Plaza.

The 4227 sqm site at 15-16 Central Drive, Sippy Downs, will see two residential buildings created

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