Elevated apartment living connected to park and lake
50 Queens Road
The pristine parkland setting of 50 Queens Road has influenced its design as a build-to-rent community for a diversity of residents. The location offers unprecedented park and lifestyle amenity, plus connectivity to nearby inner-city precincts.
Designed for Barings and Aware Super, 50 Queens Road capitalises on its immediate adjacency to Albert Park and its lake. The built form is oriented to maximise views across the park, lake and the bay beyond. A generous central lawn connects the park’s edge to the heart of the site. This open space is accompanied by more intimate moments of outdoor amenity.
Architecturally, the project alludes to the historic mansions that once lined St Kilda Road to the east, particularly their distinctive verandahs. At 50 Queens Road, this inspiration is described in a layering of horizontal elements, while softened edges give the impression of being carved by wind and water. The building’s flanks are articulated in cascading volumes which further open oblique views to parklands. Setbacks on upper levels provide terrace opportunities and minimise overshadowing to green spaces.
Inside, 434 homes are supported by dedicated communal amenities including lounges, office and co-working spaces, wellness spaces and rooftop terraces. The lobby, entered off Queens Lane, orientates sightlines to the central lawn and Albert Park, further drawing the parkland character inside.
Details
Client
Barings/Aware Real Estate
Location
Melbourne | Bunurong Country, Australia
Sectors
Year
2026
Status
Ongoing
Area
37,816 sqm
Sustainability
- Targeting 7 Star NatHERS rating, 5 Star Green Star rating – Design & As Built, 5 Star NABERS Energy & Water rating