Yarra One

From its design-breaking &#39;floating&#39;&nbsp;transparent sky pool&nbsp;in Embassy Gardens London to its Australian maiden project West Village in Sydney, EcoWorld International&rsquo;s developments strive to make an impact.&nbsp;

Since its first project in 2015, EcoWorld International has expanded rapidly, with the company involved in a number of ongoing and upcoming projects, with a value near to $716 million.

They&#39;ve created seven projects in the UK, all scattered across the English capital. One of their most impressive is Wardian, two towers in the hear of the Canary Wharf business district.

EcoWorld&#39;s recently completed South Yarra apartment development, Yarra One, was a solid addition to the group&#39;s already substantial international portfolio. Their first Australian project was West Village in Sydney&#39;s Parramatta.

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Carrying on the traditional themes see throughout other EcoWorld projects, the completed Claremont Street development&nbsp;is designed with liveability and lifestyle in mind.

Presenting as the finishing touch to the elite Forest Hill pocket of South Yarra, Yarra One delivers 250 residences, designed by multi-disciplinary international design firm, Fender Katsalidis.

The 27-storey tower offers a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as a collection of penthouses, with floorplans spanning from 56 sqm up to 109 sqm.

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In designing Yarra One, Fender Katsalidis envisioned the birth of a new urban space to unwind and connect for the community and neighbours of Forrest Hill alike.

The location of Yarra One&rsquo;s atrium between the South Yarra train station and Chapel Street makes it a key destination and gathering place for residents and neighbours of South Yarra, while&nbsp;the tower&rsquo;s fa&ccedil;ade and slender linear form speaks directly to the existing language of its neighbouring towers.

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One of the biggest drivers in buyers taking up stock in Yarra One comes from the suite of hotel-style facilities on offer.

Buyers will be at home to&nbsp;a residents&#39; dining room,&nbsp;wine cellar, and&nbsp;rooftop terrace with barbecue facilities, along with a gym, yoga room, outdoor spa, sauna and steam room, pet wash and Tesla car share services.

The barrier-breaking approach behind EcoWorld International&rsquo;s many developments has won the company numerous awards, including Mixed-Use Development of the Year by British Home Awards, Best New Place to Live by London Planning Awards,&nbsp;Development of the Year by RESI Awards, Grand Prix Award and Best Regeneration Project by London Evening Standard and&nbsp;Best Residential Development at The Wharf Property Awards.

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As the group’s second Australian project, Yarra One adds to the group’s already substantial portfolio.



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EcoWorld International: The developers behind Yarra One apartments in South Yarra

In early 2020, we took a tour of the Yarra One display suite – and just recently we were invited&nbsp;to visit the newly completed development.&nbsp;Take a look at our apartment tour:

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<h2>YARRA ONE AT A GLANCE</h2>

Developer: EcoWorld International

Architects:&nbsp;Fender Katsalidis Architects

Homes from:&nbsp;$455,000

Location:&nbsp;16-22 Claremont Street, South Yarra

Located just a street back from Chapel Street in the heart of South Yarra, the precinct is noticeably quiet,&nbsp;despite being a stone's throw from one of Melbourne's top shopping and dining precincts.&nbsp;

Designed by Fender Katsalidis and delivered by EcoWorld in December 2020, Yarra One has been a hit with local buyers who understand the benefits of living in such a well-connected area with a thriving hub of amenities within walking distance. Just south of Yarra One is Toorak Road with South Yarra Station and the Como Centre less than 5 minutes walk away – and to the east is Chapel Street with trams running every 12 minutes.&nbsp;

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All homes are very spacious and well laid out, with a lovely open plan flow giving you enough space to entertain.

The floor to ceiling glazing allows plenty of natural light to fill the living area, with 15mm timber flooring giving the space a sense of warmth. All balconies have multiple access points with room for a barbeque and outdoor dining table.

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The kitchens feature bespoke cabinetry with integrated Miele appliances and stunning stone benchtops, many of which also include breakfast bars. I'm impressed by the amount of built-in storage in each home, proving the developer has clearly considered these apartments' livability.&nbsp;

Most residences are equipped with expansive euro laundries, and many also feature a dedicated study area – which gives you the flexibility to work from home.&nbsp;

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The industrial styled bathrooms are a real highlight. Sophisticated walk-in showers feature frosted glass, rainfall showerheads and modern nickel tapware – which is timeless styling that you are guaranteed to love in years to come.&nbsp;

Apartment bedrooms capture plenty of natural light, with many showcasing impressive views through the curved panel glazing.&nbsp; All master suites also include an adjoining ensuite.&nbsp;&nbsp;

At Yarra One, residents will have access to the on-site Tesla electric car and the use of the concierge service for the authentic hotel experience.&nbsp;

If you want to invite friends around for dinner, what better place to share a meal than this stunning dining room? You've got a state-of-the-art kitchen, a bar area with its own wine cellar and lounge seating by the fireplace, as well as an alfresco courtyard which is perfect for warmer months. There are also two outdoor spa pools, and all the grounds have been meticulously landscaped and maintained.

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A resident favourite is&nbsp;the exquisite rooftop terrace with the most spectacular views of the city skyline.&nbsp;

If you'd like to learn more about buying an apartment at Yarra One, then submit an enquiry <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/buildings/yarra-one-16-22-claremont-street-south-yarra" target="_blank">via Urban</a>.

Olivia Round

Apartment Tour Video: Yarra One by EcoWorld International at 16-22 Claremont Street, South Yarra

Yarra One is the final residential tower in South Yarra's Forrest Hill precinct.

Yar​ra One, just the&nbsp;second Australian project by the international developer EcoWorld,&nbsp;offers 247 residences in one, two and three-bedroom configurations.

The $250 million development boasts numerous amenities and a striking design, with rectilinear patterns and pure geometry from the regarded architecture firm Fender Kats​alidis.

Urban takes a look at the top 10 reasons a buyer should look at Yarra One.

1. Grand atrium

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Connecting Yarra Lane to Daly Street, Yarra One's atrium has been designed to be used and embraced by the community.

It has been positioned in the centre of the area’s pedestrian traffic between the train station and Chapel Street, and is enclosed by the building’s grand signature trellis.

“With soaring frames and climbing greenery, this will be a dramatic space for the South Yarra community and a proud entranceway for Yarra One itself”, the developer said.

2. Inspired by Melbourne’s laneways

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Yarra One has embraced the tradition of Melbourne’s network of laneways, bustling with cafés, galleries, specialty shops and eclectic boutiques.

Alongside the landscaped walkway, the new precinct will include café, restaurant and retail shopfronts.

3. Designed by Fender Katsalidis

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Yarra One has been designed by Fender Katsalidis, who has been mindful to anchor the sculptural building and its curved façade within the context of South Yarra.

“For the residents, the experience within Yarra One is one of immersive materiality and refined detail”, Fender Katsalidis founding director, Karl Fender, said.

“Composed of clean lines, subdued lighting, green outlooks and rich textures, both the shared amenity spaces and the residences themselves offer a haven of calm and the warmth of a traditional home.”

4. Concierge services

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Yarra One residents will have access to a 24-hour concierge-style app, which will allow for booking of a number of hotel-style services, with everything from&nbsp;pet grooming and walking to personal trainer bookings.

“By offering our residents 6-star services 24 hours a day, we aim to further amplify the&nbsp;Yarra One&nbsp;living experience as a beautiful, luxurious home that pampers, comforts, and inspires our residents," Ong says.

The concierge desk is as luxe as the rest of the building, set in the ground-floor&nbsp;lobby which features a marble block sculpted as a reception desk, framed by elegant brass and bronze detailing.

Services offered by the concierge include welcoming guests, receiving packages, organising transport or arranging reservations for amenity spaces within the building.

5. Dining and library spaces

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Dining and library spaces were designed to act as a natural extension of the apartments at Yarra One, created with smoked timber floors and soaring double-height ceilings.

Residents will have access to the mezzanine cocktail level, plush lounge around an elegant fireplace or the lush gardens of the rooftop.

These communal lounges create an open and stylish space for spending time alone or entertaining friends.

6. Bespoke interiors

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Yarra One features impressive apartments with intelligently-designed interiors in a range of configurations.

Each residence includes floor-to-ceiling windows, custom-designed pendant lights and elegant island benches that introduce an additional layer of sculpted artistry.

Premium integrated Miele appliances and generous butler’s pantries form the kitchen and provide an elegant and practical space for everyday living.

7. Choice of light and dark scheme

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Residents at the South Yarra development can choose between two colour palettes, a light and a dark scheme.

The light scheme features lighter tones in the oak flooring, benchtop and light joinery that connect visually with the bronze pendant lights and kitchen rangehoods.

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In the darker scheme, the pendant lights and rangehood provide a contrast with the dramatic tones of the dark stone benchtop, ebonised joinery and rich oak flooring.

8. Health and wellness offerings

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With designated spaces with a focus on wellness and helping residents available at Yarra One, buyers can enjoy convenient fitness and relaxation offerings.

A gym on level one looks out onto the residents’ garden, while the yoga and dance studio connects to the private spa terrace.

9. Wine room

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“Modelled after a finely detailed cigar box, the wine room at Yarra One has been designed to reflect the prestige of the bottles contained within”, the project marketing reads.

The luxury temperature-controlled room features smoked oak floors, timber joinery and bronze accents.

Adjacent to the lounge and dining room, the wine room is perfect for uncorking bottles or preparing cheese boards for a cocktail party.

10. Connected locale

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Coming home to Claremont Street, residents are nestled amongst the very best of South Yarra and within reach of all of life’s needs.

The suburb is within walking distance to some of Australia’s best known private schools, a ten-minute train ride from the Melbourne CBD, nearby renowned sporting venues and the sprawling Royal Botanic Gardens.

Leading tertiary institutions, fine galleries, and shopping along Collins Street make up the best of urban living.

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The $250 million development boasts numerous amenities and a striking design, with rectilinear patterns and pure geometry.

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The top 10 reasons to buy at the South Yarra apartment development, Yarra One

South Yarra&rsquo;s once hidden industrial area, known as the For​rest Hill Precinct, has undergone a complete transformation into a microcosm of a&nbsp;cosmopolitan city.

While a City of Stonni​ngton Council masterplan only came into effect in 2008, development was in the works as early as 2005/2006. In 2005, just over 100 homes adorned the streets between the South Yarr​a railway station and Chap​el Street, with a local council report forecasting an extra 350 homes by 2015.

That was until 2008 when the precinct - strategically important in the context of the Melbourne 2030 Plan - was designated as a key area within the surrounding City of Ston​nington for higher density housing, mixed use and intensive built form.&nbsp;

The masterplan for the precinct&rsquo;s street level development included&nbsp;the widening of footpaths and new paving materials, vibrant colours and patterns, landscaping treatments, the development of east/west pedestrian links, pedestrian priority, under grounding of power lines and installation of public art.

The former industrial area, bounded by Toorak Road, Ch​apel Str​eet, Alexandra Avenue and Yarra Street, is now not only a high-density residential area with retail offerings, it has been directly connected to&nbsp;Chapel Str​eet,&nbsp;Yarra Street and the station.

Developer EcoWorld took advantage of the burgeoning area, and created their $250 million apartment tower, Yarra One.

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To fit in with the cool-vibe of Chapel Street, architect Fender Katsa​lidis created a luxury atrium entry from&nbsp;Claremont Street, reminiscent of the bustling laneways that Melbourne is famous for.

Residents also get access to Yarra One&#39;s exclusive resident only app Lifestyle One,&nbsp;an all-round app which allows residents to do everything from making&nbsp;massage appointments to hiring a butler.

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In partnership with Scarisbrick International, a Singapore-based company that developed a new concept in luxury retirement living, the&nbsp;monthly subscription-style service fee, brings a different level of service to residents of all ages,&nbsp;Yarra One&nbsp;General Manager Jeffrey Ong says.

&ldquo;By offering our residents 6-star services 24 hours a day, we aim to further amplify the&nbsp;Yarra One&nbsp;living experience as a beautiful, luxurious home that pampers, comforts, and inspires our residents,&quot; Ong says.

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&ldquo;People often associate apartment living with a compromised lifestyle, but our vision is to provide residents both convenience and lifestyle under one roof.

&ldquo;EcoWorld&nbsp;is excited to be one of the first developers to bring apartment residents a premium resort lifestyle in Australia and hopes to explore similar initiatives for future projects.&rdquo;

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Developer EcoWorld took advantage of the burgeoning area, and created their $250 million apartment tower, Yarra One

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How Yarra One apartments fit in to South Yarra's Forrest Hill Precinct

Last year EcoWorld completed their second&nbsp;Australian apartment development, Yarra One, offering&nbsp;a high end point of difference in Melbourne's South Yarra.

There are a limited selection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments still for sale in the Claremont Street development, which was designed&nbsp;by the award-winning Fender Katsalidis team.

They took inspiration for the tower from the surrounding areas,&nbsp;focusing&nbsp;on pure geometry throughout their design.

There was a higher level of finish at Yarra One compared with other high-rise towers, from&nbsp;the fine grain of the chevron timber floors to the custom-designed pendant lights.

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Orientated to take in the maximum possible views through the floor-to-ceiling windows, the living spaces of each apartment have been created as open plan as possible, with the kitchen, dining and living spaces&nbsp;ordered to take in the views.

Some apartments feature a butler's pantry, island benches, and premium Miele appliances

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The amenity has been designed as an extension of the apartments, with soaring double-height ceilings across&nbsp;a resident dining room, library and wine cellar.

Residents also have exclusive access to a wellness precinct that homes&nbsp;a gym, outdoor spa, dance studio and yoga room.

Luxuries continue down to the car parking, with Yarra One offering a Tesla car-share service, and pet wash facilities.

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Fender Katsalidis wanted to create a striking entry from Claremont Street. The atrium design is&nbsp;reminiscent of&nbsp;the bustling&nbsp;laneways that Melbourne is famous for.

“The timber look trellis enclosing the atrium is a signature feature that acts to create a sense of retreat and allows light to filter within the space throughout the day resulting in an ever-changing environment,”&nbsp;Fender Katsalidis&nbsp;Director Nicky Drobis said.

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EcoWorld recently&nbsp;has launched Lifestyle One, a 24/7&nbsp;all-round app which allows residents to do everything from making massage appointments to hiring a butler.

Apartments at YarraOne start from $455,000.

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Fender Katsalidis took inspiration for the tower from the surrounding areas, focusing on pure geometry throughout their design.



Inside EcoWorld's Yarra One, South Yarra apartment development

The developer&nbsp;EcoWorld International Australia has taken looking after its residents to another level at its recently completed Yarra One apartment tower in South Yarra.

EcoWorld, in partnership with Scarisbrick International, a Singapore-based company that developed a new concept in luxury retirement living, has launched Lifestyle One, an all-round app which allows residents to do everything from making&nbsp;massage appointments to hiring a butler.

The service, which is a monthly subscription fee, brings a different level of service to residents of all ages,&nbsp;Yarra One General Manager Jeffrey Ong says.

&ldquo;By offering our residents 6-star services 24 hours a day, we aim to further amplify the Yarra One living experience as a beautiful, luxurious home that pampers, comforts, and inspires our residents,&quot; Ong says.

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&ldquo;People often associate apartment living with a compromised lifestyle, but our vision is to provide residents both convenience and lifestyle under one roof.

&ldquo;EcoWorld is excited to be one of the first developers to bring apartment residents a premium resort lifestyle in Australia and hopes to explore similar initiatives for future projects.&rdquo;

Yarra One, on Claremont Street, was designed by&nbsp;Fender Katsalidis and completed its construction last December.

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There are 247 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as three penthouses.

The project boasts a wide range of amenities including a wellness precinct equipped with a gymnasium, outdoor spa, dance studio and yoga room; a resident dining room, library and wine cellar; Tesla car-share and pet wash facilities.

The Lifestyle One app allows residents to book:

<ul>
	<li>Butler</li>
	<li>In-Residence Dining</li>
	<li>Housekeeping</li>
	<li>Laundry</li>
	<li>Concierge</li>
	<li>Nurses and Caregivers (attendance in residence)</li>
	<li>Massage</li>
	<li>Personal Trainer (gym, swimming, water aerobics and yoga)</li>
	<li>Pet Services (grooming and walking)</li>
	<li>Beauty Salon Services (hair, nails and skin treatments)</li>
</ul>

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Yarra One, on Claremont Street, was designed by Fender Katsalidis and completed its construction last December

EcoWorld in Australian first, launching six star, 24-hour app at Yarra One, South Yarra apartments

The multi-national property developer EcoWorld International has completed construction on its $250 million South Yarra development, Yarra One.

The 26 level tower, designed by Fender Katsalidis, homes&nbsp;247 one, two and three bedroom apartments. With settlement currently underway, the project&nbsp;is around 80 per cent sold. There were&nbsp;a mix of buyers, but downsizers and investors saw the greater attraction to the building.

There are also three penthouses, two of which have sold to downsizers.

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Yarra One marks EcoWorld International&#39;s second Australian project, having last year completed West Village​ in Sydney&#39;s Parramatta.

EcoWorld International Australia CEO Mr Yap Foo Leong&nbsp;said it&rsquo;s an exciting time for the company after what has been a challenging year.

&ldquo;Yarra One is a great success story for EcoWorld International,&quot; Mr Leong said.

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&quot;Being our maiden project in Melbourne, we are thrilled with the result particularly given several headwinds along the way; stamp duty changes and COVID-lockdown delays namely.&rdquo;

Builders Hickory constructed the Fender Katsalidis-designed tower which was designed with pure&nbsp;geometry, circular, elliptical and rectilinear patterns.

The Claremont Street atrium is one of the most striking elements of the building.&nbsp;

Fender Katsalidis considered the bustling, popular laneways that Melbourne is famous for in the design of the atrium which features a number of shopping outlets.

&ldquo;The timber look trellis enclosing the atrium is a signature feature that acts to create a sense of retreat and allows light to filter within the space throughout the day resulting in an ever-changing environment,&rdquo; Fender Katsalidis Director Nicky Drobis said.

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EcoWorld have considered the sustainability even further than the four-star green building achieved. Residents will have access to a Victorian first, sustainable car-sharing model in a multi-residential setting with exclusive use of a brand new Tesla.

&ldquo;Yarra One already boasts a phenomenal walk score of 92, with the car-share adding another layer of sustainability and future-proofing,&quot; Mr Leong added.

Purchasers also had the option to include a charging point within their designated car space.

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Yarra One marks EcoWorld International's second Australian project, having last year completed West Village​ in Sydney's Parramatta.



EcoWorld International's Yarra One development completes construction

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Developer EcoWorld International is partnering with a not-for-profit provider to introduce an apartment concierge service catering to retirees and semi-retired individuals at its Yarra One development in South Yarra. Dubbed 'Lifestyle One', the service will provide residents with access to a range of services such as home maintenance, home cleaning, dry cleaning, massage, pet walking/grooming, and personal care. 

The provision of Lifestyle One is in response to Yarra One's popularity amongst the Baby Boomer and semi-retired down-sizer demographic, who are seeking a low maintenance yet inner-city lifestyle. Additionally, apartments offer the ability to 'lock-up-and-leave', with many across the demographic enjoying frequent travel. EcoWorld International expects the Fender Katsalidis-designed apartment tower, to redefine retirement living by offering convenience within the heart of South Yarra.

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<figcaption>Yarra One apartment interior. Image: Supplied</figcaption></figure>According to EcoWorld International, they identified a gap in the market for developers to cater to individuals looking for a vibrant lifestyle, particularly those who have worked hard for most of their life. This is based on recent research which discovered the most common reason individuals retire is due to financial security. EcoWorld says Yarra One will appeal to pre-retirees in particular who wish to maintain their standard of living without worrying about the financial stress associated with it.

Residents will have access to a wellness precinct, equipped with a gymnasium, outdoor spa, dance studio and yoga room, as well as dining and entertainment facilities. A co-working space will also be located across three floors of The Atrium, providing an integrated hub and an open workplace concept for all residents, particularly semi-retirees and freelancers.

Construction has already commenced on site at Yarra One with Hickory at the helm. Upon completion in 2020, the 26-level tower will encompass 255 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, in addition to four-bedroom penthouses. Yarra One has been designed to adhere to Livable Housing Australia’s Gold-Star standard, and will offer adaptable floor plans, allowing residents to the future-proof their apartment to suit their changing needs over time.

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<figcaption>Yarra One's communal Library. Image: Supplied</figcaption></figure><h2>What they say...</h2>

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Lifestyle requirements are constantly evolving; we’re living longer, we’re healthier and we’ve worked hard throughout our career and now want to live an active low-maintenance lifestyle, one that isn’t tied down by house chores.

With an ever-increasing expectation of what defines ‘luxury living’, there is a need in the market for apartments that provide the amenities and services of retirement living but instead, are located in the epicentre of activities such as South Yarra.

People often associate apartment living with a compromised lifestyle, but our vision is to provide residents both convenience and lifestyle under one roof; it is retirement living, redefined.

- Jeffrey Ong, General Manager, EcoWorld International
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You’ve worked hard throughout your life to become successful and the third chapter is how you spend that rich part of your life, where you have achieved and now get to look after yourself first and foremost.

The adaptable floor plan offering is about tailoring specific living requirements, patterns and habits into a liveable design right in Melbourne’s popular Yarra River corridor. 

- Karl Fender, Co-founder, Fender Katsalidis 
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Laurence Dragomir

EcoWorld International rethinks retirement living for South Yarra project

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One of South Yarra's largest apartment developments will proceed to construction with Hickory Group announcing it is the builder of choice for Yarra One.

Eco World International's sole Melbourne project will proceed immediately to construction as demolition across the site wraps up. Hickory Group will build the 27 storey apartment tower, which includes 256 apartments set over 37,000 plus square metres of built form.

The move to construction follows a development process which saw Eco World International acquire the project from fellow Malaysian-based developer Salcon Development.

Alongside the apartments, Hickory Group will also deliver amenities within the tower which include a library, dining room, gym, wellness retreat and wine room. The project's main publicly accessible feature is a large multi-purpose atrium/ arbour, which has become somewhat of a design showpiece across various Fender Katsalidis-designed projects.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public//pictures/article-images/image6_21.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Yarra One's atrium which includes a pedestrian link to Daly Street. Image: Hickory Group "><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="300" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image6_21.jpg?itok=Vy_eqpGK" title="Yarra One's atrium which includes a pedestrian link to Daly Street. Image: Hickory Group " width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Yarra One's atrium which includes a pedestrian link to Daly Street. Image: Hickory Group</figcaption></figure>Yarra One's 52 one bedroom, 158 two bedroom, 42 three bedroom apartments and four Penthouse apartments are scheduled to be completed by July 2020 following a 25-month construction timeline.

Hickory Group's South Yarra success adds to three additional builds which have yet to break ground. Chadstone's MGallery by Sofitel and Queens Road's Victoriana apartment project have recently been awarded to Hickory Group, whilst the builder will shortly begin works on a Southbank office complex which it will part occupy upon completion.

Urban.com.au recently <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/hickory-appointed-to-build-chadstones-mgallery-by-sofitel-hotel">covered the appointment of Hickory Group</a> to the Chadstone development. Hickory will incorporate large prefabricated elements such as stairs and walls in order to deliver the 250 hotel rooms over little more than a year from now.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public//pictures/article-images/image7_21.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Victoriana on Queens Road. Image: JD Group"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="293" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image7_21.jpg?itok=hkycqfI4" title="Victoriana on Queens Road. Image: JD Group" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Victoriana on Queens Road. Image: JD Group</figcaption></figure>Also set to start this year is JD Group's Victoriana luxury apartment development. Victoriana will include 250 oversized 2, 3, and 4 bedroom apartments over 18 levels, and multiple pools over the building's upper levels.

The Rothelowman-designed project requires that Hickory Group deliver 41,000 plus square metres of built form on a double site overlooking Albert Park. December 2020 is the anticipated completion date.

The last of Hickory Group's quartet of projects which have yet to break ground is perhaps the most interesting. The builder will relocate to a purpose-built office development at 68 Clarke Street upon its completion which is slated for the third quarter of 2019.

The Elenberg Fraser-designed office building "takes on new design thinking for a more people-centered approach; reinventing the way we work".

That translates to features such as a targeted 5 star NABERS rating, novel thermal control solutions, a heavily greened facade, green internal atrium and greenhouses/edible gardens across multiple terraces.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public//pictures/article-images/image5_16.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="68 Clarke Street. Image: Hickory Group"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="389" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files//styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image5_16.jpg?itok=XDt9gFiP" title="68 Clarke Street. Image: Hickory Group" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>68 Clarke Street. Image: Hickory Group</figcaption></figure>The arrival of Hickory Group's latest quartet of projects comes on the tail end of a number of builds that are nearing completion. Opera Melbourne, Atira La Trobe Street and the adjacent Conservatory apartment tower are structurally complete, with completion for all three projects imminent.
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