6 apartments on the market right now with dedicated work-from-home zones

To adapt to the age of remote work, integrating dedicated work-from-home zones into apartment design is necessary for a development’s success
6 apartments on the market right now with dedicated work-from-home zones
Liberty One, Footscray
Max KwokJanuary 21, 2021

Working from home arrangements appear to be the new normal, prompting developers to reimagine their projects.

In September, more than 4.2 million Australians were working from home, according to research from Roy Morgan. To adapt to this era of remote work, integrating dedicated work-from-home zones into apartment design is necessary for a development’s success.

Urban takes a look at six apartments on the market right now, with a dedicated workspace. 

1. Liberty One, Footscray
Address: 1 Warde Street, Footscray VIC 3011
One-bedroom apartments from $630,000

Many of the apartments in Bensons Property Group’s Footscray development, Liberty One, enjoy a built-in desk area.

Designed by CHT Architects, the complex is designed with function in mind, boasting floor-to-ceiling windows, private balconies and open-plan living space. Resident amenities include a gym, outdoor cinema and residents’ lounge and dining.

2. Cabana, Palm Beach
Address: 1 Nineteenth Avenue, Palm Beach QLD 4221
Three-bedroom apartments from $2,325,000

Located in Queensland’s beautiful Palm Beach, Cabana offers the ideal setting for remote working arrangements, boasting ocean views and coastal living.

Delivered by Ignite Projects, the exclusive 34-apartment building offers style and quality design, with each apartment featuring three bedrooms plus a multi-purpose room that can be transformed into a work-from-home space.

3. Bloom Arncliffe
Address: 213 Princes Highway, Arncliffe NSW 2205
One-bedroom apartments from $595,000

Dispersed over seven state-of-the-art buildings, Bloom Arncliffe offers one, two and three-bedroom apartments perfect for owner-occupiers looking for an apartment with space to work from home.

Recently completed, Bloom boasts views of Botany Bay, private balconies, entertaining space and a dedicated study room for your remote working endeavours.

4. The Docklands Residences
Address: 3-43 Waterfront Way, Docklands VIC 3008
Two-bedroom apartments from $1,050,000

Designed by DKO Architecture and located atop the five-star Marriott Hotel, Dockland’s newest icon delivers you the flexibility to work from home with the luxury of resort-style amenity.

With 70sqm one-bedroom apartments, The Docklands Residences allow lots of space for remote work, and with no short-term leasing permitted in the building, no party-goes can interrupt your flow.

5. Cello, Greenslopes
Address: 5-9 Flora Street, Greenslopes QLD 4120
One-bedroom apartments from $349,000

Situated just four-kilometres to the Brisbane CBD, Cello offers city-convenience and exceptional on-site amenity.

The two towers, which comprise a selection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments delivered by CS Development Group, boast an on-site library, multi-purpose space and a boardroom.

6. Canvas, Brunswick
Address: 272 Barkly Street, Brunswick VIC 3056
One-bedroom apartments from $440,000

Delivered by ID_Land and designed by Rothelowman, Canvas provides residents an ideal location for remote work, with a rooftop communal space reserved for residents.

The homes’ interiors feature open-plan living, functional storage design and sustainable features. It’s a place where families, couples and individuals can congregate to create a collective home.

Max Kwok

Max Kwok is a staff contributor at urban.com.au. Based in Sydney, Max has previously worked at Property Observer where he specialised in content creation and editorial research.

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