McNab kicks off construction at Elements, Budds Beach apartments
Prominent South East Queensland builder-developer McNab has commenced construction at its new Surfers Paradise apartment development, Elements.
Elements presents a rare opportunity to buy in the small pocket of Budds Beach, on the quieter, western side of Surfers Paradise towards the Nerang River, but still offering significant views east toward the coast.
The building, of just 87 two, three and four-bedroom apartments that start from just over $1 million, has been crafted by Cottee Parker who says the design "pays homage to the sea and sky and responds to its unique midwater location with distinct simplicity and openness, bringing the waterways to its inhabitants."
Behind the curved, glazed façade will sit a collection of apartments which will feature open plan kitchen, living and dining areas that will extend to balconies with views across the Gold Coast skyline, hinterland, and beach.
As the building ascends, the apartments get more premium, and give way to the two-bed and two-bed plus multi-purpose rooms to half-floor three-bedrooms and the Horizon Collection, just a handful of four-bedroom apartments each with a multi-purpose room, panoramic views, a master retreat with a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, and a built-in bar area with a custom stone finish.
The original plans back in 2021 had the communal facilities located within the building, but, in a trend seen across the majority of Gold Coast projects in the last few years, McNab more recently had Cottee Parker relocate them to the roof.
Now a full rooftop retreat, it will feature an infinity-edge pool with beach club-style loungers which actually sit in the water, several day beds surrounding the pool, and a sauna, hot plunge pool, and a yoga deck.
There will also be a poolside barbecue and teppanyaki area, as well as a private formal dining room and a gym.
Elements will sit in a quiet pocket of Surfers, only a six-minute walk to Budds Beach and eight minutes to Surfers Paradise Beach.
It has a strong case that viewlines, particularly from the upper levels, won't be built out, given the scale of the Paradise Resort Gold Coast hotel across the road, which is unlikely to ever be redeveloped.
McNab has demolished the old three-level walk-up and old timer home on the amalgamated 1,013 sqm site and is forecasting a completion date of around Q3 2027.
McNab as a builder has a diverse workbook across the whole of South East Queensland, from warehouse and offices to social housing projects.
As a developer, McNab recently completed White in Main Beach, selling all of apartments prior to completion and winning the 2024 Master Builders QLD Housing & Construction Award, as well as Queensland’s Best Project in the $50m+ multi-residential category.
They also have several development sites in Brisbane, in West End and Highgate Hill, as well as plans for a future Broadbeach project.
