Cosmopolitan Comes to Life
Cosmopolitan on the Esplanade at Cotton Tree, comprises 143 apartments across two residential towers and commercial floor space that activates both frontages.
New purpose for heritage site
Heritage is now a key focus for the region, with the Sunshine Coast Council proposing amendments to the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014 to revise and update the provisions relating to cultural heritage. To find out how we assisted with the redevelopment of the iconic, heritage listed Balkins Mens Wear property in Ocean Street, Maroochydore,…
Life’s a Beach – Beach Life Alex
Construction has officially commenced on Beach Life Alex apartments by Cube Developments Andrew Stevens, Project Urban Managing Director said, “There is no doubt a project of this calibre is an asset for the Sunshine Coast. It showcases the strength of our local building design and construction industry while contributing directly to the economy.” Read on…
Sage Landing Buderim
Sage Landing – Sage Street, Buderim Prestigious and modern with meaningful links to Buderim’s proud history Planned and planted by Project Urban Landscape Architects. To enjoy this case study for one of the Sunshine Coast’s most prestigious residential communities, read on. Overview Sage Landing is a boutique residential development within walking distance of Buderim Village. …
Landscape Success Colour & Form meets Function
Allure Mooloolaba 71-73 First Avenue, Mooloolaba Thoughtfully designed, Allure Mooloolaba’s landscape offers colour and form while providing a raft of practical solutions that extend beyond beautiful aesthetics to low cost, fuss free maintenance. Allure’s entrance landscaping provides multi-level interest with an Agathis robusta feature tree which will grow to 20m. Accent plants including Strelitzia reginae…
Landscape Success Natures Colour Form Meets Function
Allure Mooloolaba 71-73 First Avenue, Mooloolaba Thoughtfully designed, Allure Mooloolaba’s landscape offers colour and form while providing a raft of practical solutions that extend beyond beautiful aesthetics to low cost, fuss free maintenance. Allure’s entrance landscaping provides multi-level interest with an Agathis robusta feature tree which will grow to 20m. Accent plants including Strelitzia reginae…
The Hottest Trend in Landscape Architecture by Abi Leybourne
The hottest trend in landscape architecture right now is indoor landscaping, with indoor gardens, pot plants and balcony greenery making a big impact. Artificial plants are OUT, and lush vertical gardens, potted plants, planter boxes and greenery-filled light wells are IN. Abi Leybourne, one of Project Urban’s Landscape Architects, says her savvy clients have started…
Council project is the ‘Beez Kneez’ – a multi-discipline approach
Project Urban was commissioned by Sunshine Coast Council to undertake the design and manage the construction of the Beez Kneez Gravity Flow trail at Caloundra Mountain Bike Park.
Landscaping Units, Bushland & Macrophytes
The landscaping for this 27-unit Mt Coolum project showcases the range of skills our Project Urban landscape architecture team can bring to the table. So much more than deciding which plants are put where, this project needed a vegetated swale for bio-retention and flood retention. The swale was planted with macrophytes (aquatic plants that grow in or…
Quality Landscapes Increase Project Value
In her Brisbane case study, Lyndal Plant found that “leafy streets, with 50 per cent more tree cover” had sale prices well above average (by around $29,000 or 5.4%). It stands to reason that well-appointed foliage enhances the general aesthetics of a site, but it also contributes to an area’s liveability and demand, which in turn…