This article is from the Australian Property Journal archive
ARCHITECTURE firm FK has been selected to design a BTR tower development in the Chatswood town centre, in Novus on Victoria.
Novus on Victoria will comprise a mix of BTR apartment types above resident amenities and retail or hospitality offerings on the ground and first floors of the tower’s podium.
“We see Novus on Victoria as an opportunity to leverage the great connectivity, vibrancy and life of the Chatswood CBD, whilst offering much needed housing options. Victoria Avenue is one of the liveliest eat streets in Sydney and is exceptionally well-connected to nearby cultural, educational and public transport infrastructure,” said Craig Baudin, partner at FK.
“Successful build-to-rent developments create a genuine sense of community amongst their residents, which in turn drives loyalty from residents and creates a sense of home. This is created by encouraging residents out of their apartments and the enabling of contact and ‘bump points’ through carefully considered amenity spaces and common areas.”
Amenities will include a dedicated lobby concierge, a “wellness level” with a pool, spa, gym and flexible fitness spaces, including an outdoor yoga terrace.
This in addition to a Sky Lounge and Work Club on the top level, providing lounging and dining spaces and work from home space.
“These meticulously planned common amenities encourage social interaction, create a sense of belonging and offer a central hub and calibre of convenience previously reserved solely for hotel and boutique offerings. This is a core part of creating a successful Build-to-Rent experience, this establishment of the built form as a vibrant, connected community,” added Baudin.
With the competitive design process complete, Novus will now focus on the submission of a State Significant Development Application (SSDA).
“Our vision is to create homes for 10,000 people—empowering residents to experience a lifestyle underpinned by a focus on wellbeing, convenience, sustainability and exceptional service. The winning Novus on Victoria design personifies this ethos and is an excellent example of our mid-scale BTR model in practice,” said Jason Goldworth, co-founder and chief development officer at Novus.
“Having recently lodged an SSDA for Novus on Albert in Chatswood, just a few hundred metres away from the Victoria Avenue site, our team is excited to bring our BTR offering to Chatswood, across not one, but two prime locations.”
In May, another Parramatta build-to-rent project was been approved in Novus and M&G Real Estate’s $250 million Novus on Harris.
While in March, Novus was given the green light for a 215-apartment tower on a car park site in Melbourne’s St Kilda Road precinct at 2 Bowen Crescent site.
