First look: Boutique apartments planned for Surfers Paradise

Scarcely does a boutique apartment development come along in Surfers Paradise, where it's much more common to be high in the sky.

But the latest development plans lodged for 30 Sunset Boulevarde, on the western side of Ferny Ave and near the Nerang River, will offer buyers an opportunity for a lower density product 

The eight-level apartment block, which will take in views of the water, the HOTA precinct, and Surfers Paradise skyline, will have six high-end apartments designed by architecture firm BDA.

"The architecture of the proposed development is expressive and dynamic, with gently curved upstands and a textured and timeless material palette of white and grey concrete, timber screening and stone cladding," BDA said in their design statement for the project. 

The 615 sqm site is located in a high-density development zone which means the architects had the freedom to create a building that maximises on the use of available space. 

The whole floor units are designed to cater to families, each with four bedrooms. They focus on natural ventilation and natural light, with each set to include large feature balconies that can be used as an outdoor living rooms, offering views of the Nerang River.

Render of the Sunset Boulevarde apartments. Credit: BDA Architecture

A penthouse apartment crowns the building, spanning across two levels, with nearly 400 sqm of internal space and nearly 150 sqm of outdoor space which includes a private pool and alfresco dining space. The penthouse will also have five bathrooms, a multi-purpose room, an office, and two car spaces. 

Residents will also benefit from a ground floor outdoor terrace space, with a pool, dining space, pool and sun lounges. A gym and sauna will also be incorporated within the space. 

"The tower form rises out of a podium, showcasing elegant ribbons of fluted concrete, topped with glass balustrades and a cascading landscape," BDA noted.

"The use of fluted concrete and glass gives the building a unique identity, while the cascading landscape provides an element of natural beauty that enhances the street and river-facing facades.

"The textured ribbons continue as they turn the corner, tucking into the vertical blade walls that front neighbouring properties, creating a sense of continuity and symmetry, blending seamlessly with the surrounding environment."

The last apartment development approved on Sunset Boulevarde was in 2021 when a four-pack was approved. There was another in 2020.