Luxury penthouse collection by David Hicks revealed at BLVD Southbank

OSK Property has revealed the luxury penthouses atop BLVD, the latest stage of its $3 billion Melbourne Square precinct in Southbank.

OSK Property called on globally renowned designer, David Hicks, to craft the interiors of the eight penthouses that start from $4.46 million. One has already been snapped up for $6 million.

The penthouses range in size between 180 sqm and 471 sqm.

David Hicks designed the high-end residences to act as sanctuaries of opulence, catering to discerning tastes with a bespoke ‘East meets West’ theme, inspired by his international travels, fusing Eastern minimalism with Western opulence and scale. 

“To establish a unique direction, we looked towards the East and the West for inspiration, from the most luxurious developments in New York, to refined Parisian apartments, to luxury hotels in Japan and Asia,” Hicks said. 

Hicks said it was this individualised approach that gave the BLVD penthouses an extra layer of luxury.

“The approach to designing BLVD’s penthouses as individual projects retains the grandeur, privacy, and high-end design details typical of a standalone luxury home. This is a process rarely seen in high-volume apartment towers, and it will make for considered, luxurious and resolved homes.  

“As a design practice, we see this as a pioneering stepping stone to what luxury development will be more about in the future, with BLVD leading the way."

The most impressive apartment in the BLVD penthouse collection is The Garnet, an expansive two-level, duplex-style apartment across levels 74 and 75 of the tower. The Garnet features a striking architectural design, highlighted by a white sculptural staircase floating above a reflection pond that connects the two floors. 

The staircase, framed by a marble archway, is positioned next to a polished brass wine cellar, leading to the main living area lined with floor-to-ceiling windows. The kitchen features a burgundy marble island with Calacatta Viola detailing and concealed state-of-the-art appliances.

The primary bedroom suite includes fabric-lined walls, custom timber veneer joinery, and a walk-in wardrobe designed to mimic a luxury boutique, with silk carpet, patterned timber veneer, and mirrored panels, completed by a marble-clad ensuite with a statement bathtub overlooking the bay. 

OSK Property Sales & Marketing Director, Ivy Chen, said one significant driving factor of BLVD’s Penthouse Collection design was approaching each quarter-floor residence as an individual home, ensuring each offers a unique living experience that feels more like a standalone home than a bulk apartment dwelling. 

“We challenged Hicks with crafting a unique ‘East meets West’ design for each individual penthouse, and the result is eight one-of-a-kind residences," Chen says.

"Each has its own distinct views, customisable options, and floorplans, meaning buyers will be spoilt for choice when designing the home of their dreams."

Residents of BLVD’s Penthouse Collection will have exclusive access to the premium Skye Club Lounge on level 55. The Skye Club Lounge will feature a cocktail bar, dining room, and private gym.

The building also offers an extensive range of amenities, including private dining rooms,  a state-of-the-art gym, a 25m indoor swimming pool, spa, sauna, golf simulator, entertainment and lounge spaces, and a double-storey co-working area. 

Embodying a commitment to sustainability and well-being, BLVD features carbon-neutral operation-enabled residences, gas-free design, EV charging stations, and a zen garden. 

The tower sits within the broader Melbourne Square precinct which has already delivered a lush 3,745sqm Kennedy Park, full-line Woolworths, an early learning centre, a soon-to-expand retail precinct, and is holistically designed to focus on improving the health and wellness of residents. 

BLVD is currently under construction by Multiplex with completion expected in Q1 2028.

Project marketers and valuers are expecting penthouses in Mebourne to more than double to around $60,000 per sqm in the next few years. The BLVD penthouse collection starts at just over 24,000 per sqm.