Nelson Place - 9-11 Nelson Street, Chatswood

Joel Robinson

The top 25 off the plan apartment developments to look out for across Sydney in 2024

We've got projects to look out for in Kurraba Point, Macquarie Park, St Leonards and Chatswood

<p>Sydney's northern suburbs, anything from north of the Harbour Bridge, saw a number of development applications filed in 2023 and late 2022.</p>

<p>Most of the developers will hope to get approval in a timely manner given the scarcity of supply in the harbour capital driving transactions.</p>

<p>We've had a look at the most exciting projects which are expected to launch in 2024, if not early 2025.</p>

<h2>Location: 184b-190 Kurraba Road, Kurraba Point</h2>

<h3>Developer: PB &amp; Co</h3>

<p><a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/melbourne-vic">Melbourne</a>-based developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/pb-co">PB &amp; Co</a>&nbsp;is marking their first venture in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/sydney-nsw">Sydney</a>&nbsp;with a striking development in one of Sydney's most affluent areas.</p>

<p>They spent $60 million on a&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/kurraba-point-nsw-2089">Kurraba Point</a>&nbsp;site where they will be developing a&nbsp;highly sustainable and innovative luxury residential project in collaboration with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/koichi-takada-architects">Koichi Takada Architects</a>.</p>

<p>The 4,200 sqm block will be home to four different residential buildings, including six luxury apartments on the street side of the block and four dual occupancy residences closer to the water.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The luxury apartments will offer various amenities, such as dedicated wine rooms, butler's pantries, multi-purpose rooms, and water-facing balconies. The dual occupancy buildings will include private rooftops with plunge pools and outdoor barbecue kitchens.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The project aims to achieve a 6-star Green Star rating with a focus on sustainability and a zero-carbon lifestyle.</p>

<p>Key sustainable features of the project include passive design strategies, rooftop solar farms, an underground geothermal energy system, rainwater collection for irrigation, building management systems for performance optimization, integrated shading structures, and the use of local, sustainable materials.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The development is intended to be carbon neutral not only in design but also in operations.</p>

<p><em>Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-exclusive-pb-co-reveal-koichi-takada-plans-for-one-of-a-kind-kurraba-point-development">First look exclusive: PB &amp; Co reveal Koichi Takada plans for "one-of-a-kind" Kurraba Point development</a></em></p>

<h2>&nbsp;Location: 617-621 Pacific Highway, St Leonards</h2>

<h3>Developer: Anson Group&nbsp;</h3>

<p>St Leonards has been a hive of activity for apartment developers in recent years, reflecting the transition from a predominantly commercial area to a more mixed-use and residential environment.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/anson-group">Anson Group</a>&nbsp;recently submitted <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-st-leonards-set-for-tallest-tower-as-anson-group-file-for-mixed-use-development">$187 million plans to build a 50-level tower</a>, making it one of the tallest in the area.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The mixed-use tower is designed by architecture firm&nbsp;<a href="/architects/bvn-architecture">BVN</a>&nbsp;and will consist of 195 apartments above a six-level podium featuring retail and commercial spaces.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Over half of the apartments are two-bedroom units, reflecting market preferences for larger living spaces, especially in the post-COVID era when remote work has become more prevalent.</p>

<p>The building will feature a two-level penthouse at the top, referred to as a "multilevel crown," and resident amenities on the 24th level, including a swimming pool, spa, multipurpose room, and outdoor terraces.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The development will also include a new community and arts centre, basement parking for 72 cars, nearly 400 sqm of retail space, and over 2,600 sqm of commercial space.</p>

<h2>Project: The Collective</h2>

<h2>Location: 50-56 Atchison Street, St Leonards</h2>

<h3>Developer: TWT Global</h3>

<p>Property developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/twt-property-group">TWT Global</a>&nbsp;is expected to launch its highly anticipated $1 billion mixed-use St Leonards development, The Collective.</p>

<p>Last year the developer <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/nsw/exclusive-twt-global-secure-st-leonards-site-to-expand-1-billion-masterplan-the-collective">spent&nbsp;$35 million on 50-56 Atchison Street</a>, a 1080 sqm site which will be integrated into The Collective which will span&nbsp;nearly 9,500 sqm across multiple suburban blocks with three towers.</p>

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<p>TWT Global, who have developed NewLife Darling Harbour and NewLife Bondi Junction, are committed to fostering cultural vibrancy in St Leonards through its Creative Precinct initiative.</p>

<p>Launched in 2014, the Creative Precinct involves the conversion of several commercial buildings into creative spaces, including artist studios, galleries, rehearsal spaces, recording studios, arts business offices, and creative retail.</p>

<p>The initiative has already supported over 800 artists and creative businesses, providing the local creative community with over 4,000 square metres of subsidised space.</p>

<h2>Project: Nelson Place</h2>

<h3>Location: 9-11 Nelson Street, Chatswood NSW 2067</h3>

<h3>Developer: VIMG</h3>

<p>Developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/vimg">VIMG</a>&nbsp;is expected to push on with its&nbsp;<a href="/developments/chatswood-nsw-2067">Chatswood</a>&nbsp;project, <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/nelson-place-9-11-nelson-street-chatswood">Nelson Place</a>.</p>

<p>After collaboration with the&nbsp;<a href="/developments/willoughby-nsw-2068">Willoughby</a>&nbsp;Council and a design competition, VIMG has submitted a development application for two towers comprising&nbsp;193 apartments, down from the initially forecasted 300 apartments for the site.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two and three-bedroom apartments are reported to be 15 to 20 per cent larger than the minimum guidelines outlined in the Apartment Development Guidelines.</p>

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<p>The towers, designed by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/dko-architecture">DKO</a>, will rise from a central public plaza with retail and commercial spaces, and landscaping by Land And Form Studios.</p>

<p>Nelson Place includes a landscaped podium roof for residents, featuring outdoor covered yoga and a pool deck positioned to take advantage of the north-facing aspect of the terrace.</p>

<p>The development will be within walking distance of the train station, a large shopping mall, and proximity to high-quality primary and secondary schools.</p>

<p><em>Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-vimg-plot-two-tower-chatswood-apartment-development-nelson-place">First look: VIMG plot two-tower Chatswood apartment development, Nelson Place</a></em></p>

<h2>Location: 44-52 Anderson Street, Chatswood</h2>

<h3>Developer: Bridgestone Projects</h3>

<p>Sydney developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/bridgestone-projects">Bridgestone Projects</a>&nbsp;is another looking to change the Chatswood skyline.</p>

<p>They have plans in with council for a plans for a new $90 million apartment development on a 2,687 sqm site at 44-52 Anderson Street.</p>

<p>The proposed project is set to include two towers linked by a green spine and a retail and commercial podium.</p>

<p>Bridgestone is emphasising larger apartment configurations, with only six one-bedroom and 16 two-bedroom apartments planned across the 25-level buildings.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The majority of the units will be three-bedroom, duplex-style apartments occupying levels eight through 21.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Above level 22, the development will feature large sub-penthouses and penthouses, with the latter having private rooftop gardens.</p>

<p>The ground floor of the development will host 13 retail and commercial spaces along Anderson, O'Brien, and Day Streets, as well as eight townhouse-style apartments across two levels.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A co-working space will occupy part of level one and level two. Resident amenities on the second level will include a swimming pool, vertical community garden, outdoor gym, and barbecue facilities.</p>

<p>The winning design by architecture firm&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/make-architecture">MAKE Architecture</a>&nbsp;balances the scale of the towers with the heritage conservation areas.</p>

<p><em>Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/nsw/bridgestone-file-for-two-tower-chatswood-apartment-project">Bridgestone file for two-tower Chatswood apartment project</a></em></p>

<h2>Location: 629-639 Pacific Highway, Chatswood</h2>

<h3>Developer: Polytec</h3>

<p>Another for Chatswood, which had a flurry of applications last year when the&nbsp;CBD boundary to the north was expanded which opened up more favourable height limits to zones previously strictly capped.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/polytec-australia-development-pty-ltd">Polytec Australia Development</a>&nbsp;filed for a 27-story mixed-use tower with 53 apartments on a 1,184 sqm block at 629-637 Pacific Highway, currently occupied by two separate car service and repair businesses.</p>

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<p>The tower, designed by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/pbd-architects">PBD Architects</a>, will include ground-floor retail and commercial spaces within the podium levels, sitting above five levels of basement car parking.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The tower will consist of two one-bedroom apartments, 22 two-bedroom apartments, 28 three-bedroom units, and a penthouse with four bedrooms.</p>

<p>Designed by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/pbd-architects" target="">PBD</a>&nbsp;Architects, the floor plates are optimised for solar access and cross-ventilation, with consideration given to neighbouring context and views.</p>

<p>The site is strategically located around 550 metres south of the Chatswood transport interchange and 750 metres from Chatswood's central retail precinct, providing convenient access to metro, rail, and bus services.</p>

<p><em>Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-chatswood-off-the-plan-apartment-development-pipeline-ramps-up">First look: Chatswood off the plan apartment development pipeline ramps up</a></em></p>

<h2>Location: 8 Wilson Street, Chatswood</h2>

<h3>Developer: Billbergia</h3>

<p>Last one I promise. Prolific developer&nbsp;<a href="/builders/billbergia-construction">Billbergia</a>&nbsp;revealed its first residential development on the North Shore last year, a $170 million mixed-use development in Chatswood.</p>

<p>Billbergia's Development Director Saul Moran said the project's focus was on innovative live-work typologies to address the growing trend of flexible post-COVID working styles and working from home.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The proposed development comprises two slender 27-storey towers with 251 apartments rising above a two-storey commercial podium.</p>

<p>The podium includes a mix of uses such as retail, commercial showrooms, and flexible SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) style live-work offerings, catering to residents who prefer working remotely in a separate, comfortable, and private setting.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Billbergia anticipates that the live-work design will resonate with the North Shore market, particularly as approximately 40 per cent of Australians now work from home at least part of the week, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.</p>

<p>Additionally, a 70-place childcare centre within the podium aims to provide convenience for working parents.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Residents will also have access to communal facilities, including an outdoor swimming pool, landscaped communal areas, and private open rooftop spaces.</p>

<p>The development incorporates landscaped, through-site pedestrian links, forming a cross-shaped laneway connection with retail tenancies and live-work spaces.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The project also places a strong emphasis on sustainability, with features such as rainwater harvesting, thermal buffers in the podium's landscaped areas, rooftop gardens to reduce rainwater runoff and provide insulation, and solar photovoltaic panels on the roof.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Construction is expected to commence in late 2024, subject to development approval.</p>

<p><em>Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/nsw/billbergia-focus-on-hybrid-remote-working-at-new-chatswood-apartment-development">Billbergia focus on hybrid, remote working at new Chatswood apartment development</a></em></p>

<h2>Location: 155-159 Herring Road, Macquarie Park</h2>

<h3>Developer: One Global Capital</h3>

<p>Iwan Sunito's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/one-global-capital">One Global Capital</a>&nbsp;will hope to push the button on their Macquarie Park apartment development designed by Japanese architect&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/koichi-takada-architects" target="">Koichi Takada</a>.</p>

<p>Contrary to initial discussions of including a hotel, the development will consist of just over 300 apartments across three towers, as well as activated street-level spaces at 7-11 Lachlan Avenue and 157-159 Herring Road in Macquarie Park.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Macquarie Park site was acquired as the largest collection sale in Australia in 2022.</p>

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<p>The apartment distribution includes 35 studio apartments, 149 two-bedroom apartments, 60 one-bedroom apartments, and 60 three-bedroom dwellings. The units range in size from 40 sqm studios to 199 sqm split-level, three-bedroom townhouses. The proposal also includes 'Plus' apartments featuring dedicated study spaces, responding to the rising trend of working from home.</p>

<p>The streetscape design aims to create a permeable pedestrian network and an active retail precinct along Herring Road, with Macquarie University railway station approximately 400 metres away.</p>

<p>One of the towers will feature amenities like indoor and outdoor recreation spaces, a swimming pool, play areas for children, barbecue areas, and rooftop gardens.</p>

<p>The development also includes sustainable initiatives such as rooftop solar panels generating 100 kWh of energy for common areas and corridors, high-performance double glazing within apartments, energy-efficient LED lighting, and electric vehicle charging stations.</p>

<p><em>Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/nsw/iwan-sunitos-one-global-capital-set-for-three-tower-macquarie-park-development">Iwan Sunito's One Global Capital set for three-tower Macquarie Park development</a></em></p>

<h2>Location: 45 McLaren Street, North Sydney</h2>

<h2>Developers: Podia &amp; CASA</h2>

<p>Prominent Sydney developer Podia will be looking to launch their joint venture North Sydney development in 2024.</p>

<p>Podia and CASA are seeking to&nbsp;develop 71 dwellings, a mix of apartments and townhouses opposite the recently topped out AURA by Aqualand.</p>

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<p>The 14-level tower has been cleverly designed by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/bates-smart" target="">Bates Smart</a>&nbsp;and features a striking stepped form which has the building stagger up to it's 14th level, allowing for a number of large terraces on the upper floors.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/bates-smart" target="">Bates Smart</a>&nbsp;said the vision is&nbsp;for a sustainable, mixed-use building that provides exceptional dwellings which capitalise on the site’s location between North Sydney’s dense and thriving CBD and North Sydney’s Civic Precinct.</p>

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<p><em>Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-podia-and-casa-lodge-bates-smart-plans-for-walker-st-north-sydney-mixed-use-tower">First look: Podia and CASA lodge Bates Smart plans for Walker St, North Sydney mixed-use tower</a></em></p>

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<p>Developer VIMG has finalized plans for its Chatswood site.</p>

<p>Having been back and forth with the Willoughby Council to achieve the ideal design outcome, VIMG have submitted a development application for two towers with 193 apartments.&nbsp;</p>

<p>DKO have designed the 90 metre towers which will rise from a central public plaza with retail and commercial tenancies and extensive landscaping by Land And Form Studios.</p>

<p>The project team has undertaken a collaborative engagement process with council including two pre development application meetings and an additional Design Excellence Review.</p>

<p>DKO won the design competition held in April, but the jury requested&nbsp;the scheme be resubmitted as they felt the building could be improved by further consideration of how the 'tree as a tower' conceptual metaphor is ultimately expressed.</p>

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<p>DKO said in their Architectural Design Report that they drew inspiration from the wider cultural landscape.</p>

<p>"Thorough understanding of the local community, we have established a seamless connection between the dwellings and the broader context," the architecture firm noted.</p>

<p>"This connection serves as a constant reminder to the residents of their integral role in the larger community. By prioritising this sense of place, our design proposal creates a harmonious and cohesive relationship between the built environment and the natural surroundings."</p>

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<p>DKO said the tower form is a refined structural extension of the trunk of the tree.</p>

<p>"The fine detailing of rounded structural columns softens the rigid structure, yet anchors the building to the ground. The podium and commercial spaces are expressed as a sedimentary sandstone stratum on which the finely crafted towers sit. The expression is an acknowledgment of place, and the connection of the residents back to the ground."</p>

<p>There will be a landscaped podium roof for residents, with an outdoor&nbsp;covered yoga and the pool deck is positioned to take advantage of the north-facing aspect of the terrace.</p>

<p>The two and three-bedroom apartments are 15 to 20 per cent larger than Apartment Development Guideline minimums, the documents suggest.</p>

<p>VIMG had forecasted 300 apartments on the site. They said the&nbsp;location of the project is at the core of the area, within walking distance to the train station and a large shopping mall, as well as in close proximity to high-quality primary and secondary schools.</p>


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