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Nearly seven years after buying a development site in Brisbane's Albion, property investment specialist OpenCorp has finalised what it wants to do with it.

Opencorp, founded by&nbsp;Matthew and Allister Lewison in 2005, have filed plans for two 11-storey towers at 31 Dover Street, Albion, a 5,600 sqm site they bought for $11 million in 2016.

They've had Hayes Anderson Lynch (HAL) draw up the plans for the development, which will home 218 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across both stages.

HAL have pointed the two towers together to form a V shape, which helps maximise daylight and passive ventilation to all sides of the development. They also prioritized&nbsp;views towards the project’s green spaces, as well as the wider city skyline. The premium apartments toward the top of the towers will have uninterrupted city vews.

<img alt="Render of the Dover Street site" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="b6853f3d-4f4b-42bd-b0eb-98201bfe9fef" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202023-02-09%20at%203.46.06%20pm.png?VersionId=bxXBnbheep8Z4OUXdY96R.C7JTCKMuP5" />Render of the Dover Street site in Albion. Credit: HAL Architects.

The 'V' shape allows for a larger average setback to the side boundaries and street frontage of the development, while also increasing the average setback between towers, which supports the ground floor communal space. This 'V' shape also ensures that each residence's balcony to the inside of the site has a view into the communal courtyard and away from the other tower.

A lush oasis will be developed across the ground floor, with the communal area featuring a gym, functional space and barbecue facilities, along with a variety of seating areas nestled within verdant landscaping.&nbsp;

Each of the towers will also include a communal rooftop area, offering views toward the city and across the surrounding suburb. They will each have their own pool.

<img alt="Render of the Dover Street site" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="b4af8bed-e2dc-40c5-b7fd-9857794fbbda" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202023-02-09%20at%203.45.28%20pm.png?VersionId=uyosSIdzYoTUSummxbDF3HVGuBlD_Ioh" />Render of the Dover Street site in Albion. Credit: HAL Architects.

OpenCorp co-founder Allister Lewison says the project will suit those buyers who are priced out of neighbouring Newstead.

"We're located in a pocket where we're surrounded by Newstead, Hamilton, and Ascot, some of the more affluent suburbs in Brisbane,"&nbsp;Lewison said.

When developing plans for the project, the team commissioned&nbsp;The National Property Research Co. to dig into the demographics of Albion, which found the average Albion resident is getting younger.

"We conducted our research and found a lot of mid 20s and 30-year old renters living in neighbouring areas aren't likely to be able to afford the increasingly unaffordable suburbs," Lewison says.

"We've created a product mix where we can offer something for the first home buyer, as well as rightsizers and young families.

The The National Property Research Co. report says around one third of Albion's population sits in the in the 25 to 34 age bracket. They said employment opportunities, as well as the suburb's&nbsp;location and proximity to entertainment precincts such as Race Course Road, James Street and Fortitude Valley, have been driving factors in the millennial demographic surge.

Lewison expects there to be a good balance between both owner-occupiers and investors, given soaring rents and the extensive infrastructure planned in the area as part of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

Last year the Brisbane City Council announced Crosby Park and the Albion Park Raceway, less than 100 metres from the Dover Street site, would be redeveloped into a 29 hectare sports precinct which will include the&nbsp;Brisbane Indoor and Para Sports Centre for the Olympic Games.

<img alt="Render of the Dover Street site" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="2402b68b-9efa-43f4-a995-9a8a93f2e442" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202023-02-09%20at%203.44.55%20pm.png?VersionId=X1K6KNwqGVCpPQlOcOImnPYHsylvEIot" />Render of the Dover Street site in Albion. Credit: HAL Architects.

Celebrating Brisbane’s subtropical environment, landscaping and subtropical design are integral to the Dover Street development’s design. Landscape elements have been integrated throughout the building, from the green spaces along the street, to the communal courtyard which will be located toward the back of the development. Planter boxes will also be used on the facade, which will not only support the green environment but also add a layer of detail to the facade.

The site will embrace its inner-city locale, providing over 270 resident and visitor bike parking spaces, while also being near to the Albion Train Station, in addition to a number of bus stops, helping to reduce the reliance on car transport.&nbsp;

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Opencorp, founded by Matthew and Allister Lewison in 2005, have filed plans for two 11-storey towers at 31 Dover Street, Albion, a 5,600 sqm site they bought for $11 million in 2016.

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First look exclusive: OpenCorp lodge plans for Albion apartment development 

As developers continue to take up stock in the sunshine state - building north of the border for greener prospects and a more buyer-friendly market - a number have failed to peak the interest of discerning buyers, delivering the stock-standard in residential projects.

As design trends shift and alter, developments are often left bordering on success or failure depending on whether they’ve included the latest fad.&nbsp;

In recent times, it's all about creating more than just a place to live, which is what Sydney developers, Pyco did when they took to the inner-city suburb of Albion.&nbsp;

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The 42-Sky Home project, Nouveau has been designed with the owner-occupier in mind, with first home buyers and local downsizers thrilled by the elevelated apartment offering.&nbsp;

With a mix of three and four-bedroom apartments, DAH Architecture designed the homes to be reminiscent of the traditional Queenslander, while still adding a modern touch.&nbsp;

Recent purchaser Clara Hinch, who is moving into an apartment with her partner Ronald said they were particularly drawn to Nouveau when they saw the plans and the rooftop garden.&nbsp;

“We’ve lived in Hendra for the last 12 years; Albion is only a stone’s throw away and we spend a lot of time around the Newstead area which is super close.”

“The fact the building is not another concrete eyesore will complement the eclectic feel of Albion.”

The inner-city project is being marketed exclusively by Realm Projects, with Managing Director, Shane Foley saying there are several points of difference about Nouveau that make it a rare find in the marketplace.&nbsp;

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“A lot of care and attention to detail has been included throughout the project, including the design of the facade, landscape and internal finishes,” Foley said.&nbsp;

"Conceived as a single loaded design, Nouveau’s apartments run right through the front to the back, which allows optimum cross ventilation as well as an abundance of natural light to pass through each residence," he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

DAHA’s Director, David Hansford explained the reasoning behind this was that it allowed each apartment to do more - creating the sense of a more traditional home, rather than a typical unit.&nbsp;

The rooftop terrace crowning Nouveau completes the amenity offering in the building, with a pool, barbecue facilities and an entertaining area all imbued in lush green landscaping.&nbsp;

“The developers PYCO are committed to delivering exceptional living experiences for residents with commencement of construction forecast for the first quarter of 2023,” Foley concluded.&nbsp;&nbsp;

*Interview conducted by Village News

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With a mix of three and four-bedroom apartments, DAH Architecture designed the homes to be reminiscent of the traditional Queenslander, while still adding a modern touch. 

Why buyers are flocking to the Albion apartment project, Nouveau

The lively inner-city suburb of Albion has fast become a mouthwatering hotbed of cafés, craft breweries and culinary pioneers.&nbsp;

Home to not one, but two artisan collectives, the trendy neighbourhood boasts an ever-growing array of food, retail and dining destinations.&nbsp;

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From local coffee roasters, to fine French cuisine, nestled amongst semi-industrial surrounds, Albion has it all and is only poised to continue to flourish.&nbsp;

With nearby Albion Station just three stops from Central, the suburb is also well connected to the greater Brisbane region.&nbsp;&nbsp;

On weekends, venture out for coffee in Albion, grab a cocktail in Fortitude Valley or wander your own backyard for the city’s best food, drink. Add into the mix a whole world of outdoor activity, retail and recreation and you have one of Brisbane’s most desirable suburbs to live.

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Taking on its setting, Pyco’s latest residential development, Nouveau presents a contemporary interpretation of Albion’s historic architectural character.&nbsp;

Distinctive arched terraces speak to the suburbs quintessential Queenslander verandas, whilst the building's base-brick foundation calls to mind the neighbourhood’s enduring industrial heritage.&nbsp;

The double-height, two storey sky homes offer inner-city living without compromising on space, inspired by Albion’s heritage fabric whilst maintaining a future-forward design.&nbsp;

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The collection of 42 sub-tropical townhomes sit in an elevated position, leveraging on its enviable hill-top location for city views across neighbouring suburbs and the Brisbane city skyline.

“This is a development uniquely suited to its surrounds. In a suburb defined by it’s industrial character, Albion’s architectural heritage is reflected in Nouveau’s striking façade—a sophisticated interplay of brickwork, concrete and natural greenery that blends seamlessly into the local streetscape.”

Nouveau’s apartments have been curated under a single loaded design, which means the residences run right through the building.&nbsp;

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The ground floor residences will feature their own front entry, with a private yard at the rear, to mirror the feeling of a traditional home, while the rooftop residences will enjoy oversized private rooftop terraces.

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Taking on its setting, Pyco’s latest residential development, Nouveau presents a contemporary interpretation of Albion’s historic architectural character. 



How Pyco's apartment project, Nouveau fits into its Albion surrounds  

Brisbane's&nbsp;inner north-east is the next spot for Sydney-based developers, Pyco Group.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Sydney-based developers are no strangers to the Sunshine State, having built up an impressive portfolio over the past seven years with projects in West End, Chermside, Newmarket, and Cannon Hill.&nbsp;

The new Albion&nbsp;development, Nouveau,&nbsp;is set to deliver 42&nbsp;sub-tropical sky homes upon completion, adding to Pyco's&nbsp;impressive project pipeline valued at over $150 million.

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Realm Projects Managing Director, Shane Foley, says the Albion&nbsp;location really adds to Nouveau's desirability.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“It’s an amazing, iconic suburb, with wonderful opportunities. It has that laid back vibe but there’s also the buzz and excitement just minutes away,” he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The group's latest residences have been designed in a bid to bridge the&nbsp;gap in the Queensland property market.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Designed by DAH Architecture,&nbsp;Nouveau has been designed as a reimagined, contemporary take on a traditional Queenslander.

DAHA's Director, David Hansford, says the project is the outcome of years of planning and hypothesising and making practical and pragmatic space for people to occupy.&nbsp;

“We really took the Queenslander pallet and incorporated it into the apartments to give them a sense of home."&nbsp;

Pyco's Development Director, Ben Dalgliesh, says Nouveau will give buyers a chance to get an architecturally&nbsp;designed home, in a suburb they want to live in, at an affordable price.&nbsp;

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“Nouveau has come about from a problem that we've identified in the market: there aren't quality homes that people want in the suburbs they want to live in.&nbsp;We see it as the missing middle; there’s a lot of high-density development, and there's a lot of low-density housing that's unaffordable,&nbsp;but nothing of quality in between".&nbsp;

The apartments within Nouveau have been curated under a single loaded design, which means the residences run right through the building.&nbsp;

Dalgliesh explains the reasoning behind this is to allow each apartment to do more, creating the sense of a more traditional home, rather than a typical unit.&nbsp;

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Nouveau's ground floor residences will feature their own front entry, with a private yard at the rear, to mirror the feeling of a traditional home.&nbsp;

Rooftop residences will enjoy oversized private rooftop terraces, and all sky homes take advantage of impressive double height entertaining areas at their terraces, which enhances the feeling of space within the residence.

"The name Nouveau means 'new' and we see this project as a new offering to the Brisbane market," Dalgliesh concluded.&nbsp;

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Designed by DAH Architecture, Nouveau has been designed as a reimagined, contemporary take on a traditional Queenslander.

Pyco Group launch Queenslander-style Albion apartment development, Nouveau 

The Sydney-based property developer&nbsp;Pyco Group&nbsp;has received approval for their latest residential project&nbsp;in Brisbane&rsquo;s inner north-east.

The 47 sub-tropical townhouse project, Nouveau Albion, is the latest on the group&rsquo;s thriving list, adding to the already $130 million projects currently underway across Brisbane and Sydney.

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Render of the soon to launch Nouveau Albion apartments. Credit: Renderhouse

Having previously worked together on&nbsp;The Bailey project, DAH Architecture has again been tasked with handling the designs of the three-bedroom, double storey-residences, with the fully cross-ventilated homes revelling in split level living arrangements.

&nbsp;&ldquo;A modern take on the classic Queenslander, Nouveau represents an entirely new type of apartment living for those who value room to move&mdash;in one of the city&rsquo;s most exciting urban playgrounds,&rdquo;&nbsp;Pyco note about the project.

Pyco has a number of residential developments cropping up around the Brisbane area, including the currently under-construction West End project, The Bailey, which comprises 26 luxury boutique, two and three-bedroom apartments, with only a selection of three-bedroom residences remaining.

The group also plan to deliver another 36 residences to West End, with plans put forward to develop on a site on Vulture Street.

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Nouveau Albion is the latest on the group’s thriving list, adding to the already $130 million projects currently underway across Brisbane and Sydney

Pyco Group to launch Brisbane development after Nouveau Albion townhouse approval

The national&nbsp;apartment development, Arden Property Group, is set for their next project.

They&#39;ve lodged plans for a mixed-use development at&nbsp;58-60 Crosby Road in Albion, in Brisbane&#39;s north-east.

Dubbed Euroa, the project has been designed by&nbsp;Altis Architecture and will comprise&nbsp;76 apartments, with a mix of one, two and three bedrooms.

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A render of the proposed development at 58-60 Crosby Rd, Albion.&nbsp;Source: Altis Architecture

&ldquo;The proposed mix of dwelling typologies and sizes with contribute to further diversification of housing stock in the local area and will support housing choice,&rdquo; the project consultant&nbsp;Urbis noted in their planning documentation.

The proposal has been designed to embody subtropical design principles, including taking advantageous of Brisbane&rsquo;s enviable climate, extensive provision of landscaping throughout the development, providing open spaces which encourages indoor-outdoor living, and striking an appropriate balance between solar access and protection.

Located on the corner of Crosby Road and Burdett Street, the Albion site amasses nearly 2,700 sqm, with the residences taking up 1,562 sqm of the site.

A welcoming, highly-landscaped entry with sub-tropical planting by Dunn + Moran Landscape Architects and a residential courtyard, addressing Burdett Street and the Crosby Road frontage.

Each residence is provided with a private open space, with the upper levels benefiting from balconies, and the ground level dwellings with courtyards, complimented by lush subtropical planting. Burdett Street facing apartments are angled toward city views, with the other apartments with views to the River and park.

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Rendering of the proposed rooftop space.&nbsp;Source: Altis Architecture

The eight-storey tower is crowned by an activated rooftop level, that allows residents to enjoy Brisbane&rsquo;s subtropical climate and benefit from amenities including a sundeck/lounge, daybed area, and a pool.

&ldquo;The proposed design has taken a sensitive approach in respecting the industrial heritage significance of the existing site. The distinct angular roof form and brick palette of the existing industrial building have been reflected in the proposal by incorporating brick feature walls and overclad elements along the street frontage within the planting areas.&rdquo;

The area is well serviced by public transport, parkland, and retail.

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	<li>1 bedroom &ndash; 19 units &bull; 2 bedroom &ndash; 22 units &bull; 3 bedroom &ndash; 35 units</li>
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Located on the corner of Crosby Road and Burdett Street, the Albion site amasses nearly 2,700 sqm, with the residences taking up 1,562 sqm of the site.



First look: Arden Property Group lodge plans for Albion apartments, Euroa

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Melbourne had the nation's cheapest auction when a one bedroom apartment fetched $185,000 at 10/117 Anderson Road, Albion through hockingstuart Point Cook.
It last sold at $177,000 in 2012 when it was rented at $180 a week.
It's last rental asking price was $210 in 2014. 
CoreLogic puts the median price of <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/property-observer" target="_blank">Albion apartments at $251,500</a>. It was around $240,000 in 2012.
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Slow growth in Melbourne's Albion with $185,000 sale

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Retired UFC fighter turned Brisbane's go-to fitness instructor Chris 'The Hammer' Haseman is selling his Albion warehouse conversion.
Haseman paid $850,000 for the home in 2011 with his cross-fit wife Diana Saffigna.
The lower level of the three-level home has been the premises for Haseman's Fitness Industry Training business. The family living sits on the middle level and a rooftop bar on the third.
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Plenty of work went in at the ground level gym. The Hammer has been responsible over the years of shaping up the likes of the Broncos, Reds and Wallabies.
<a href="https://www.raywhite.com/qld/albion/1836188/?lang=en" target="_blank">Ray White Ascot agent Damon Warat</a> has a March 24 auction.
Haseman has been a long time veteran and a pioneer of MMA in Australia. He competed in Australia's first MMA show.
He retired in 2004 but came back briefly to the ring in 2008 to win by knockout in 18 seconds. 
This article was first published in the Weekend Australian property section. 
 
 
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