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Luxurious apartments with garden connections

The Eastbourne

The luxury residential development built on the site of the former Dallas Brooks Hall offers 245 apartments opposite East Melbourne’s Fitzroy Gardens.

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Stuart Penklis

Head of Residential, Mirvac

The design references the site’s history as the headquarters of Freemasons Victoria, and uses stone detailing extensively to provide a sense of craftmanship, quality and refinement. Freemasons Victoria maintains a connection with the development, occupying a purpose-built facility on the corner of Victoria Parade and Eades Street.

Capitalising on the premium position, large terraces provide residents with a tangible connection to the parkland opposite, and define the building’s appearance as a series of floating horizontal planes.

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Jeffery Copolov

Director, Bates Smart

Inside, exceptional residential amenity is more akin to a hotel and includes pool, spa, steam room, gymnasium, yoga room, theatre, private lounges with fireplaces, wine cellar, and a bookable dining room and kitchen.

Creating a sustainable environment for residents was at the forefront of the design, and consideration was given to everything from materials to lighting efficiency.

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Details

Client

Mirvac

Location

East Melbourne | Wurundjeri Country, Australia

Year

2019

Status

Completed

Area

75,000 sqm, 11 storeys, 245 apartments

Awards

  • Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) Excellence Awards, High Density Development - 2020 Winner

Photography

Peter Clarke, Sean Fennessy