Developer Fortis has lodged a development application for a 22-storey residential tower at 12 Kyabra Street in Newstead.
Designed by architecture firm Bureau^proberts, the building will feature 65 two- and three-bedroom apartments. The development pays homage to the brick-style architecture that defines Newstead’s identity, with a solid brick and masonry podium softened by extensive planting.
According to the application, the historical reference helps anchor the development in its context and provides a sense of recognisable identity to the streetscape. A generous area of deep planting and a street-facing retail tenancy will also help activate the street.
The development includes a 232m2 rooftop recreation deck on level 23 with indoor and outdoor dining areas, a BBQ, and a kitchen for communal use. The landscaped rooftop also features a resort-style pool and poolside lounge seating.
The application states that the podium car parking will elevate the residential units to minimise potential noise impacts from the nearby Triffid music venue. Appropriate glazing solutions and dense landscaping along the rear boundary have also been incorporated.
The 922m2 site was previously occupied by industrial buildings but is now vacant. The project is situated behind Panettiere Developments’ recently proposed ‘Little Italy’ project, a massive $1.5 billion development consisting of three towers up to 33 storeys with 1,001 build-to-rent apartments.
The Fortis proposal includes a 19m2 commercial space on the ground level, intended for a small retail or food and drink outlet to serve local residents and contribute to the vibrant pedestrian streetscape envisioned for Newstead.
Published 30-June-2024
