Alex Collective

The final sales release of the&nbsp;Alex Collective apartment development in Alexandria has been launched.

Known as Lawrence, the release is the last of Alex Collective&rsquo;s four buildings and will complete Alexa Development&rsquo;s commitment of delivering 163 apartments across the project&rsquo;s series of warehouse inspired buildings.

Featuring 29 apartments, of which only 13 still remain for sale, the four-storey Lawrence building&nbsp;on Lawrence Street&nbsp;includes 18 two-bedroom and 11 three-bedroom apartments, ranging in size from 76 sqm to 113 sqm, with younger buyers showing particular interest in the final stage.

Colliers Residential Director, Daniel McMahon, said the project has always resonated with buyers from its initial release.

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&ldquo;We first launched the Alex Collective in October 2020 with the first of four buildings, the Alex building, so it&rsquo;s incredibly rewarding to now see the Lawrence release continue to have such strong appeal with buyers,&rdquo; said McMahon.

&ldquo;Buyers are well aware this is the final instalment at the Alex Collective, and are keen to secure the lifestyle a project of this calibre will deliver. They know the area is undergoing a significant transformation, from an industrial centre, to a now thriving contemporary lifestyle hub, with all you could possibly want on your doorstep.

&ldquo;They can also see this is no ordinary apartment project. With the internal gardens, private courtyards, oversized balconies, stunning views and house-sized living rooms, it&rsquo;s pretty clear this project is a game changer.&rdquo;

McMahon also highlighted aspects such as sustainability, materials and landscaping as important factors for buyers at the Alex Collective.

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&ldquo;Buyers are responding to the sustainability measures included, such as light-wells introducing natural light and cross-ventilation, the use of solar power and rainwater re-use. These elements are of great appeal, particularly with our younger, environmentally conscious purchasers,&rdquo; he explained.

&ldquo;The amazing landscape features, designed by Site Image Group, including the use of textured brickwork artworks, suspended greenery and the stunning pool and cabana for instance, are all designed to encourage residents out of their homes, to comfortably engage with one another and quickly form a vibrant community.

&ldquo;For younger, discerning buyers looking for a city-fringe apartment in a tightly held inner-city suburb, that comes with a community of like-minded active and social residents, this project ticks every box,&rdquo; added McMahon.

The Lawrence release provides buyers with an opportunity to purchase a terrace-inspired dwelling facing out to Lawrence Street, which features&nbsp;tree canopy views, vibrant cafes, and a central location&nbsp;between Sydney Park, Alexandria Park and Erskineville Oval.

Two-bedroom apartments are selling from $1,315,000 and three-bedrooms from $1,825,000.

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Andrew Burns Architecture wanted to create a project that would&nbsp;reflect the area&rsquo;s industrial heritage, but also sought&nbsp;inspiration from New York&rsquo;s industrial warehouse-style conversions.

This has resulted in the use of pattern brickwork, metallic cladding, distinctive saw-tooth roofs, light wells, as well as sky bridges connecting the buildings.

The project will also feature traditional terrace party walls on the fa&ccedil;ade to echo the street&rsquo;s historic character, which features original terrace homes and row cottages.

This industrial edge carries through to the interiors, with a warm and more contemporary twist, with raw textures and natural finishes, complete with bay windows.

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Ceeros were appointed as the build partner and commenced construction in November last year at the conclusion of the COVID-19 lockdown.&nbsp;

Ceerose Managing Director, Edward Doueihi, said he was excited that Ceerose is delivering the Alex Collective.

&ldquo;We&rsquo;re proud to be delivering this entire project for Alexa Development, including this final Lawrence building release.

&quot;When complete, it will be a great addition to our portfolio.&rdquo;

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Known as Lawrence, the release is the last of Alex Collective’s four buildings and will complete Alexa Development’s commitment of delivering 163 apartments across the project’s series of warehouse inspired buildings.



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Final stage of Alexandria’s Alex Collective launches

Construction has commenced on the&nbsp;industrial Alex Collective apartments, in the heart of Sydney&#39;s inner-city suburb of Alexandria.

It&#39;s being developed by Alexa Development and built by Ceerose, who has just commenced construction on the four striking buildings designed by Andrew Burns.

They will home 163 apartments, taking design influences from the industrial suburb and featuring intricate brickwork, saw-tooth roofs, light wells and sky bridges.

Central to the four buildings which will reach&nbsp;four, seven, and eight storeys, is a garden designed by landscape architecture Site Image Group. There will be cabana-styled seating flanked by a magnesium pool.

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Edward Doueihi, Managing Director of Ceerose, says the start of construction is an important milestone for Alex Collective and will add to Ceerose&rsquo;s impressive building portfolio.

&quot;We are delighted to bring this industrial inspired residential development to life. Andrew Burns&rsquo; intuitive design for Alex Collective with pattern brickwork and metallic cladding will further enhance the striking facade. Hundreds of jobs will be created during construction which will help the economy as we move out of lockdown.&rdquo;

The start of construction co-insides with the launch of Alex Collective&rsquo;s third building Cooper, a new collection of apartments and penthouses.

Daniel McMahon, Director of&nbsp;Residential at Colliers, says the market remains strong for high-quality apartments situated on Sydney&rsquo;s city fringe.

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&quot;Stock is very low in the Inner West which has driven sales in Alex Collective. The project has had consistent sales results during the Sydney lockdown.&quot;

Over 70 per cent of the apartments in Cooper have sold since being launched in early September.

&ldquo;The release of Cooper is proof that demand continues for quality product in key Sydney locations,&quot; McMahon adds.

&quot;Alexandria has always been a highly sought-after location with its unique terraces, warehouse style apartments and heritage homes in a historic industrial-aged setting.&quot;

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Over the past 12 months property prices in Alexandria have grown almost 7.05 per cent according to CoreLogic, a trend which McMahon says&nbsp;is expected to continue with significant infrastructure investment in neighbouring suburbs.

There will be&nbsp;expansive views on the upper levels of Cooper, towards the city skyline.

Prices start at $775,000 for a one-bedroom apartments, $1,155,000 for a two-bedroom apartment, and $1.75 million for the three bedders, which offer nearly 120 sqm of space.

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Central to the four buildings which will reach four, seven, and eight storeys, is a garden designed by landscape architecture Site Image Group

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Construction starts on the industrial-inspired Alexandria apartment development, Alex Collective

Four striking towers have just been approved for a coveted site in Sydney&#39;s south-western suburb of Alexandria.&nbsp;

Alex Collective, will feature 163 residences, with a dual facade on McEvoy and Lawrence streets. The development is set to be delivered by Alexa Development and Ceerose, with luxury homes starting from $750,000.

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&ldquo;Ceerose has gained an enviable reputation for quality and innovation across our building portfolio. Our respect for the historic fabric of the city is evident in many thoughtfully built developments. Andrew Burns Architecture&rsquo;s industrial spirited and intuitive design for Alex Collective will ensure our newest project becomes an iconic industrial development in Alexandria, leaving a positive legacy in the suburb.&rdquo;
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Edward Doueihi, Managing Director of Ceerose

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Inspired by the location&#39;s industrial heritage, architect Andrew Burns has interwoven key characteristics of traditional warehouse design, including saw-tooth rooflines and intricate brickwork. The buildings are joined by sky bridges and feature light wells to encourage plenty of natural sunlight to fill walkways and apartments.&nbsp;

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&ldquo;Alex Collective&rsquo;s robust buildings will add to Alexandria&#39;s industrial character where there is a desire to live in a place that has a sense of place. Inspired by New York style industrial warehouse conversions, individuality is expressed in three distinct forms &ndash; the fa&ccedil;ade, saw-tooth roofs and bridges. Pattern brickwork and metallic cladding further assist in providing rich materiality. The interiors are warm and contemporary with an industrial edge. Their raw textures and natural finishes are timeless, capturing the spirit of the neighbourhood through elegant bay windows.&rdquo;
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Andrew Burns, Principal at Andrew Burns Architecture&nbsp;

A selection of lofts, maisonettes and penthouses will be available for sale, with most homes positioned to be north-facing, with properties on upper levels offering expansive views towards the city skyline, Sydney Park and Alexandria&#39;s streetscapes.

On-site amenities will include three ground-floor retail spaces, a magnesium swimming pool as well as gardens and cabana-style seating areas designed by Landscape Architects, Site Image Group.

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Sculptural work by public artist Jamie North will be featured at four entry points on the facade and will incorporate the use of native Australian plants.

Colliers International Project Marketing Director, Ian Bennett, commented that Alex Collective poses a fantastic opportunity for buyers to buy into a popular Sydney neighbourhood.

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&ldquo;Alex Collective offers purchasers a unique purchasing opportunity in one of Sydney&rsquo;s colourful residential areas. We expect buyers to appreciate the superb industrial inspired design, high-quality finishes and open plan spacious designs, most of which have a northerly aspect and top levels enjoy panoramic CBD skyline views. Low interest rates, minimal competition, loan applications becoming easier, a scarcity of good quality buildings and Alex Collective&rsquo;s heritage precinct will drive strong interest in the project.&rdquo;
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