Sand, sea and tonnes of style
There’s nothing to do but enjoy the luxurious surrounds while taking in the sea view in this five-star residence
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If Melbourne is the most liveable city in Australia then the inner circle location of St Kilda must be amongst the most liveable suburbs in the southern capital. Vibrant restaurants and cultural activities, including the iconic Luna Park, are within easy distance of the popular beach, which is itself rimmed by parkland and the Bay Trail.
Overlooking this view of bush, sand and sea is St Moritz at 14-16 The Esplanade. Designed by Fender Katsilidis, the building offers residents direct views of the beach, down the Peninsula and across the waters to Williamstown.
Completed less than two years ago, the exclusive residence was constructed on the former St Moritz ice rink. Since opening, it has become synonymous with the best of residential luxury design while offering facilities more commonly seen in five-star hotels, including a 25m pool, sauna and spa room, a fully equipped gym, a cryotherapy and floatation tank as well as a yoga and pilates space. In addition, there is also a library, a cinema and champagne bar plus a wine storage space, tasting room and private dining area.
While the properties were quick to sell, the sub penthouse has just come onto the market, offering a rare opportunity to buy into this boutique development. Positioned on the sixth floor, the three-bedroom apartment feels more like a house, with multiple thoughtfully planned living spaces and separate dining area. The marble kitchen is fully equipped for entertaining, with Gaggenau appliances, Vintec wine storage and restaurant-style Sub Zero fridges.
The master bedroom offers a full suite experience, with extensive wardrobe and dressing room and a sanctuary-style bathroom complete with generous bath and rainwater showerheads.
There’s also a dedicated four-car garage and fifth parking space, the final luxury for an outstanding property.
Address: 601G/14-16 St Moritz, The Esplanade, St Kilda
Agent: Michael Paproth 0488 300 800 The Agency Victoria
Open for inspection: Wednesday September 20, 4.30pm-5pm
Brickworks has enlisted acclaimed architecture studio Kennedy Nolan to explore how homes could become more adaptable, energy-efficient and connected to community.
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Brickworks has enlisted acclaimed architecture studio Kennedy Nolan to explore how homes could become more adaptable, energy-efficient and connected to community.
2 minAustralia’s housing debate is often dominated by affordability and supply, but a new collaboration between Brickworks and acclaimed architecture firm Kennedy Nolan argues the conversation should also focus on the quality and longevity of the homes being built.
The project, titled Our Next Neighbourhood, examines how suburban housing could evolve in response to shrinking block sizes, rising energy costs, increasing density and changing family structures.
Rather than proposing luxury dream homes, the initiative focuses on what its creators describe as achievable suburban housing models that are more flexible, sustainable, and better suited to modern Australian life.
Brickworks commissioned Kennedy Nolan to investigate what suburban housing might look like if “design, long-term liveability and enduring materials were placed at the centre of the conversation”.
The result is two housing concepts, known as the Street Terrace and Canopy Terrace, which explore higher-density living while maintaining access to green space, natural light and privacy.
The designs incorporate adaptable floorplans that can evolve as family needs change, along with passive design principles intended to reduce reliance on mechanical heating and cooling.
Brett Ward, General Manager of Marketing at Brickworks, said the company wanted to broaden the discussion around housing beyond simply increasing supply.
“Much of the housing conversation today is understandably focused on supply and affordability, but there is an equally important discussion to be had about the quality and longevity of the homes we build,” he said.
“We wanted to explore how thoughtful design, combined with durable, resilient materials, could create homes that not only function well today, but continue to support Australian families and communities long into the future.”
Kennedy Nolan said the project was partly inspired by concerns that contemporary housing often struggles to adapt to changing household structures and environmental pressures.
The architects said innovation in suburban housing was “essential” to address changing family groupings, energy use, urban heat island effects and growing disconnection from place.
According to the design team, the concepts draw on lessons from some of Australia’s most influential housing projects while seeking to create neighbourhoods with stronger links to landscape, community and local identity.
Rachel Nolan, founder of Kennedy Nolan, said the practice saw an opportunity to reimagine suburban housing as something “more connected to our climate, our landscape, our communities and our Australian identity”.
The project comes as policymakers, developers and planners continue searching for ways to deliver more housing without sacrificing liveability, neighbourhood character or long-term sustainability.
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