Newcastle locals GWH is bringing its latest installment of new apartments to its native city, and their newest development, ERA, has been several years in the making.

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/era-newcastle-124-126-bull-street-newcastle-west-nsw-2302">ERA</a>&nbsp;will comprises 281 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments across two striking towers a stone's throw from the best <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/newcastle-west-nsw-2302">Newcastle</a> has to offer.

The acclaimed architecture studio, FK Australia, behind some of Melbourne’s most iconic buildings including the record-breaking Australia 108, led the design of the new project.

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“We brought in FK Australia to create something that Newcastle hasn’t seen before,” GWH Residential Sales Manager, Peter Kunov, said, adding that the development aims to place the city on the architectural map alongside Australia’s best-designed buildings.

We recently visited ERA's display suite to take a closer look as to what's on offer.

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FK has designed the building so the living spaces are wrapped in floor-to-ceiling glass windows, windows that almost replace walls. They wanted to maximise views and also let in as much natural light as possible.&nbsp;

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Much like GWH’s past developments, there was a conscious effort to offer significant resident amenity.&nbsp;

Connected by a three-level podium, the two towers share 2,000 sqm of communal space.

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Each tower will also feature a rooftop skygarden, offering all-weather function spaces and panoramic views of Newcastle’s harbor, beaches, and city centre.

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/gwh">GWH</a> is no stranger to delivering standout developments in Newcastle, with Sky Residences nearby serving as a testament to the convenience and lifestyle appeal of their projects.&nbsp;

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ERA’s location offers easy access to light rail, Honeysuckle’s waterfront dining and entertainment options, and Newcastle’s renowned beaches.

Construction on the Bull Street site is already underway, with completion anticipated by late 2027.

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Construction on the Bull Street site is already underway, with completion anticipated by late 2027

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Developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/billbergia">Billbergia Group</a> and non-bank lender Metrics Credit Partners have teamed up to propose a new luxury mixed-use project in the increasingly evolving Sydney CBD.

The joint venture,&nbsp;Central Sydney Property Pty Ltd, has acquired a&nbsp;6,000 sqm site bordering Castlereagh, Pitt, and Liverpool streets from offshore developer Han's Holding Group and has revealed plans for two 80-level towers with around 600&nbsp;luxury apartments, a high-end hotel, retail spaces, and an enhanced public domain.&nbsp;

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The towers will be amongst the tallest in the Sydney skyline once complete.

It represents Billbergia’s first foray in the Sydney CBD and comes on the back of 88 Walker, its award-winning mixed-use project in North Sydney, delivered in partnership with Metrics, who has $22 billion in&nbsp;assets under management, specialising in fixed income, private credit, equity and capital markets.

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“Our vision will transform this underutilised city block into a cutting-edge urban community with luxury residences supported by premium amenity, quality public domain and active placemaking,"&nbsp;said Saul Moran, Development Director at Billbergia.

"This mixed-use development is Billbergia’s first in the CBD and heralds the renewal of the Midtown district.

Following an international design competition in 2018, the project will be designed by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/fjc-studio">fjcstudio</a>, in collaboration with Trias Studio, Aileen Sage and Polly Harbison Design.

According to fjcstudio, the towers will feature distinctive yet elegant architectural design reflecting Sydney’s geometry and urban character, with a network of through-site links and intimate public spaces activating the streetscape.

“Our design proposal has a distinctive and forward-looking form but is also restrained, elegant and reinforces the geometry, urban structure and maturity of Sydney,"&nbsp;said Richard Francis-Jones, Design Director at fjcstudio.

"Fundamental to the urban character of the design is the fine-grain orthogonal structure of the public domain and streetscape. The small footprint tower forms nestle into a network of throughsite links and intimate public spaces addressed and activated by a variety of low-scale buildings - a city in microcosm."

Apartments will be delivered in a range of one, two and three-bedroom configurations, alongside exclusive penthouses with unobstructed views, spanning from Hyde Park to the Harbour and over Sydney Heads to the East.&nbsp;

With the site’s acquisition now complete, subject to relevant approvals, demolition is expected to commence next year.&nbsp;

With the site’s acquisition now complete, subject to relevant approvals, demolition is expected to commence next year

Billbergia & Metrics propose two 80-level towers in Sydney's CBD

Multi-billion-dollar developer <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/gurner">GURNER™</a>&nbsp;has been given the green light to develop its $800 million project on Kent Street in the Sydney CBD.

The site represents the final Freehold Land Title Site in the broader Barangaroo precinct, which is overwhelmingly occupied by Leasehold sites.&nbsp;

The planning modification from the previous approval was primarily designed to maximise the offering of each residence, providing more three-bedroom options and a reduction in total residences from 125 to 91.&nbsp;

The team has maintained a maximum of one to two residences per level throughout the project, to maximise resident privacy and create larger floorplates that will deliver on the level of service, amenity and design that has made GURNER™ one of the most successful developers in Australia.&nbsp;

The plans include two dual-level penthouses, which will deliver a new level of luxury to the inner Sydney market, alongside a sky pool and terrace, private dining, business lounge, valet and concierge, and expansive wellness area.&nbsp;

The Kent Street project will also bring together an ultra-luxe wellness area, which has fast become a signature of the GURNER™ offering.&nbsp;

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GURNER™ collaborator <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/fjc-studio">FJC Studio</a> will be leading the architecture of 189 Kent Street, bringing together the developer’s signature aesthetic with the creative flair of the award-winning design practice.&nbsp;

With plans now approved, GURNER™ will look towards the public launch and commencement of works on-site, both of which are expected in 2025.&nbsp;

“This is our first project in Sydney and we are going to ensure it is something truly world-class, and that we are offering a level of 6-star luxury, amenity and service that has not been offered before in Sydney,"&nbsp;Tim Gurner said.

“With a maximum of two apartments per floor and numerous full-floor residences, the project has been created for Sydney’s astute homeowners that want to live their ultimate life in the heart of the city with our world-class services, amenity, and homes.&nbsp;

“We will be bringing our global leading wellness, service and luxury offering to one of Australia’s most important locations in Barangaroo."

Gurner says they have been "overwhelmed with the enquiry."

Gurner says they have been "overwhelmed with the enquiry."

Gurner gets go-ahead for luxury apartments on Sydney's Kent Street

It's a crucial first step in any multi-stage development that the initial phase provides significant amenities for the first residents, especially when the full masterplan might take a decade or more to complete.

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/golden-sedayu">Golden Sedayu</a> is hitting all the right notes with its $3.8 billion <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/burswood-point-saintly-entrance-burswood">Burswood Point</a> masterplan—a major redevelopment of the land surrounding Belmont Racecourse on the Swan River.

In the first stage, the developer is focusing on two towers: Somerset East and Somerset West. Last year, they launched 203 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, and the response has been overwhelming. These apartments will be the first of approximately 4,500 dwellings to be delivered across the 38-hectare precinct.

Within the two towers, Golden Sedayu has strategically included a range of amenities to ensure that the first residents of the masterplan are well catered for.

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Upon arrival, residents and guests are welcomed by Somerset's sculptural two-tower form.&nbsp;

The architectural design by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/dko-architecture">DKO Architecture</a> features rising tiers of balconies with greenery, creating a visually striking entrance.

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Located on the third floor, Somerset’s amenities offer panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.&nbsp;

The highlight of the development's amenities is the 20-metre infinity pool that appears to cascade towards the Swan River, surrounded by sun decks, submerged loungers, a children's shallow pool, and jacuzzis.

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An observation deck offers a private viewing experience of the nearby racetrack, with Optus Stadium and Matagarup Bridge as a backdrop.&nbsp;

The viewing deck will have BBQ facilities, making it suitable for gatherings and social events.&nbsp;

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Somerset's deck also includes areas dedicated to restorative yoga and meditation, complemented by a wellness centre that has a gymnasium surrounded by greenery.

For private dining, Golden Sedayu has designed a residents’ dining room.

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Part of stage one will also include a boulevard with various shops, cafes and supermarkets. Burswood Point will have 91,000 sqm of retail and commercial space all up on its completion. The masterplan will also have 110,000 sqm of parklands and a 2.5-kilometre foreshore.&nbsp;

Located just 3.5 kilometres from the CBD, Burswood Point is envisioned as a "city within a city," transforming <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/perth-wa">Perth</a> with a new lifestyle and entertainment hub. It is the largest mixed-use&nbsp;urban&nbsp;development Perth has ever seen.

Over $200 million of site works have been completed and construction of the two Somerset towers will commence in Q1 2025.

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Golden Sedayu to deliver significant amenity in Somerset, Burswood Point first stage

Runaway Bay, an exclusive waterfront suburb on the coveted Gold Coast’s North Shore, has seen very little new apartment development for several years.

While units only account for less than 30 per cent of total dwellings in <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/runaway-bay-qld-4216">Runaway Bay</a>, representing around 1,100 apartments, property data analytics firm CoreLogic shows there are only around 300 three and four-bedroom apartments making these exceptionally sought after.

The lack of supply of new homes and, in particular, of three and four-bedroom apartments in the desirable suburb, paves the way for <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/aqualis-runaway-bay-20-24-oatland-esplanade-runaway-bay">Aqualis</a> – a luxurious development of only 18 three and four-bedroom residences on the dress circle Oatland Esplanade, fronting Pacific Park and offering never-to-be-built-out views over the Broadwater to South Stradbroke Island and The Spit.

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The boutique four-level building has been designed for both holidaymakers and downsizers, featuring some of the largest apartments ever offered in the area.

Designed to embrace its waterfront location by XL Architecture, Aqualis apartments have been oriented to take in as much of the stunning and expansive views as possible.

Each residence features an open-plan layout with full-height stacking glass doors that lead to covered terraces overlooking parklands, beaches, and the Broadwater.

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The open kitchens are equipped with integrated Miele appliances, a kitchen island that can be customised in two different countertop materials, and walk-in butler’s pantries.

The master bedrooms all enjoy balcony access to take in the views of the water, as well as large ensuites and walk-in robes.

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Residents will enjoy facilities including a waterfront swimming pool, a fully-equipped gym with a sauna, and a barbecue terrace set within landscaped grounds designed by award-winning firm Shepherd. The development also uniquely features a resident-only 12-berth marina with four additional jet-ski docks.

A builder has been appointed to deliver Aqualis, a milestone step in the development process that gives buyers confidence.

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