HOME IS WHERE OUR STORY BEGINS
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Home is where our story begins 02 Chapter 1 A unique vision 09 Chapter 2 An address of distinction 17 Chapter 3 A new level of social connectivity 25 Chapter 4 Enriched and inspired 45 Chapter 5 An inviting space with a luxurious touch 53 Chapter 6 A lifestyle to be savoured 71 Chapter 7 An award-winning project team 83 Artist Impression - 1 -
Community connection within a world-class offering The Grace Albert Park Lake is a collection of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and one 3 bedroom penthouse with study overlooking the picturesque lake and gardens. This is a space at the forefront of community living where beautiful homes are complemented by an exceptional level of service and world-class facilities. Positioned in one of Melbourne s most highly-desired locales, The Grace Albert Park Lake is a place to discover local delights and new adventures. - 2 - - 3 -
A close collaboration between two award-winning studios, Fender Katsalidis and Mim Design, has ensured that the residences are both carefully considered and a joy to inhabit. Beyond each door, The Grace Albert Park Lake has been designed to encourage a sense of connectedness and community. A wealth of entertainment and recreation spaces for like-minded residents include a Secret Garden, a Fitness Centre, a Library and an Artists Studio. An in-house concierge provides a reassuring presence and another personal touch to the residences. - 4 - - 5 -
The Grace Albert Park Lake is ideally positioned between the CBD, South Melbourne and the Albert Park shopping and dining districts. For trips into the city or the arts precinct, it is just a short stroll to the St Kilda Road trams. With views across the lake and to the bay, The Grace Albert Park Lake is designed to engage with its surrounds, and will become an essential part of the local area. Here, residents and guests will enjoy a singular blend of elegant homes, exceptional service and a superb location the ultimate in class, comfort and care. - 6 - - 7 -
C H A P T E R 1 A UNIQUE VISION
A UNIQUE VISION WE WANTED TO CREATE A PLACE THAT OFFERS THE FINER THINGS IN LIFE IN ONE BEAUTIFUL LOCATION Kevin McCoy, Australian Unity A long-established organisation with an exceptional reputation, Australian Unity is the driving force behind The Grace Albert Park Lake. Drawing on the organisation s prior Independent and Assisted Living experience in providing premium residential service and care, here Australian Unity has created a lifestyle centred on community, independence, reassurance and security. This is a place for residents to access comfort, luxury, and service while connecting with like-minded neighbours. Lorraine Calder, Head of Design & Planning, Independent and Assisted Living, Australian Unity; Kevin McCoy, Chief Executive Officer for Independent and Assisted Living, Australian Unity; Rohan Mead, Group Managing Director of Australian Unity; - 10 - - 11 -
AN ARCHITECTURAL L A N D M A R K THE GRACE ALBERT PARK LAKE FUSES THE LUXURIOUS COMFORTS OF HOME WITH THE CONVENIENCE OF CITY LIVING. David Sutherland, Fender Katsalidis Fender Katsalidis is an award-winning architecture practice that has crafted the sophisticated exterior of The Grace Albert Park Lake. Inspired by the existing modernist architecture of the Australian Unity tower and the natural beauty of Albert Park Lake, this residential apartment building sets a new benchmark in aesthetic elegance, connection with greenery and prestigious community living. Jessica Lee, David Sutherland, Karl Fender, Nicky Drobis - 12 - - 13 -
AN INVITING SPACE WE DESIGNED THE INTERIOR SPACES TO ENGAGE WITH THE RESIDENTS AND CREATE A SENSE OF PRIDE, NOSTALGIA AND CALM. Miriam Fanning, Mim Design A sense of home is at the heart of the design philosophy for The Grace Albert Park Lake. Each space has been crafted with the finest fittings and fixtures, as well as a light material palette, to inspire feelings of calm and contentment with a touch of luxury. Here, every aspect has been considered to create a place that is comfortable and timeless in its appeal. Kristiina Reeve, Miriam Fanning - 14 - - 15 -
C H A P T E R 2 AN ADDRESS OF DISTINCTION
An Address of Distinction The Grace Albert Park Lake has been designed by Fender Katsalidis to interact and engage with its beautiful surrounds. Expansive walls of glass invite leafy vistas and abundant light into each home, creating a constant connection with nature. Viewed from a distance, the interplay between slender grid lines and the glass of the façade creates a refined architectural statement that reflects the shifting skies. Artist Impression - 18 - - 19 -
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A Harmonious Setting The Grace Albert Park Lake is set to become a new landmark to the Melbourne skyline. Ideally positioned between the CBD, the shops of South Melbourne and the acclaimed Albert Park dining precinct, residents will be just minutes away from the very best of Melbourne. Albert Park Lake offers a serene setting for Sunday picnics and afternoon strolls, while the city s arts district is only a 15 minute tram ride away. The Grace Albert Park Lake is a home in which to enjoy natural serenity in sophisticated surrounds. - 22 - - 23 -
C H A P T E R 3 A NEW LEVEL OF SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY
Bringing People Together The Grace Albert Park Lake offers a new level of social connectivity rarely seen in residential buildings, with a range of communal spaces designed to bring people together. Here, residents can get to know neighbours over a barbecue on the rooftop terrace, enjoying a splash in the pool or experiencing an intimate recital in the piano lounge. With a variety of entertainment areas, this is a place to welcome old friends and make new ones. - 26 - - 27 -
A NEW BENCHMARK AUSTRALIAN UNITY IS REDEFINING LUXURY AND SERVICE. I FEEL PRIVILEGED TO BE PART OF THIS COLLABORATION. Harley Moraitis, General Manager With a background in high-end hospitality, General Manager of The Grace Albert Park Lake, Harley Moraitis, is uniquely placed to deliver premium residences with a strong lifestyle focus. Harley s career spans over twenty years working in premium five star hotels. Since joining Australian Unity, Harley has been a driving force in creating a new benchmark in liveability for The Grace Albert Park Lake. Harley Moraitis - 28 - - 29 -
Wellbeing at the Heart of Everything For more than 175 years, we have been supporting community wellbeing. Creating environments where retirees can continue to thrive is our future commitment to you. Australian Unity provides much more than accommodation; ours is a holistic approach to health, lifestyle and care services with a consistent focus on residents wellbeing. This all comes with the extra certainty of Australian Unity being a mutual organisation that dates back to 1840. For generations we have provided health, retirement living and financial services with profits directed back to further benefit our members, clients, and communities like The Grace Albert Park Lake. We have a long history of community contribution and we actively work to give back to the communities of which we are fortunate to be a part. From our very beginnings until now, we uphold the values of fairness, community spirit and respect in every aspect of our operation. Today we have approximately 280,000 members, of whom 10,000 have been with us for 50 years or more. More than one million Australians are creating a bright future with us. - 30 - - 31 -
A Grand Entrance The Grace Albert Park Lake lobby makes both a grand and lasting impression. This double height arrival space forms a striking architectural statement, while designer light fittings create a warm and inviting ambience. The Grace Albert Park Lake s in-house concierge provides a friendly welcome at the lobby and the reassurance of assistance when needed. The concierge will be on hand to greet guests, plan events, handle deliveries and arrange bookings such as restaurants, theatre tickets, car transfers and tradespeople. This commitment is an essential part of the personal service ethos that defines The Grace Albert Park Lake. Artist Impression Lobby - 32 - - 33 -
Artist Impression Residents Lounge A Shared Dining Room A large private Dining Room provides residents with a delightfully appointed space to host larger social gatherings with family or friends, or to mingle with other residents. This elevated dining area also features a terrace with impressive views over the treetops. - 34 - - 35 -
A Place of Contentment The Piano Lounge is a peaceful space to spend time in quiet contemplation with a delightful musical accompaniment. Whether residents are fond of jazz, blues or classical genres, here they can enjoy being immersed in an instrumental soundscape to suit all tastes. Artist Impression Piano Lounge - 36 - - 37 -
A Haven in the Sky The opulent rooftop terrace is the perfect entertaining space. Here, impeccable landscape design and views over Albert Park Lake create a magnificent backdrop for small or larger gatherings. Residents can enjoy a barbecue on warm summer evenings or simply relax with a book surrounded by greenery on a quiet afternoon. Artist Impression Rooftop - 38 - - 39 -
A Relaxing Dip An indoor pool provides a beautiful space to enjoy a relaxing dip or a daily swim. This is the ideal place to start or finish the day, with soft lighting and refined stone tiles adding a touch of serenity to a luxurious space. The in-house health centre is a dedicated fitness space conceived to foster wellbeing, connectedness and nourish the mind and body. Here, residents of all fitness levels can gather to exercise while making friends with like-minded people. * Artist Impression Pool * In-house health centre fees may apply. - 40 - - 41 -
Intimate Cinema Experience The Theatrette offers cinematic entertainment without having to leave the building. Theatre style chairs provide an additional level of comfort in this plush and intimate venue. Artist Impression Theatrette - 42 - - 43 -
C H A P T E R 4 ENRICHED AND INSPIRED
Places to Connect and Create The Courtyard Clubs elevate The Grace Albert Park Lake lifestyle to the extraordinary. This is where residents come together to develop hobbies and passions, discuss ideas, and cultivate physical and mental wellbeing. Three separate gardens provide green spaces to enjoy time in nature, while a Health and Fitness Centre keeps bodies active. A Library, Games Room, Artists Studio and Explorers Den offer places to stimulate the mind and practise new and existing talents. Here, residents are sure to discover something they love while mixing with other creatives and thinkers. - 46 - - 47 -
Artist Impression Games Room Artist Impression The Artists Studio A Healthy Mind The Games Room is an innovative space dedicated to activities that engage and enrich the mind. A Creative Hideout The Artists Studio is a unique place for residents to explore their creativity. From painting and crafts, With numerous board games on offer, everything to sewing, the studio provides the tools and inspiration is on hand for hours of entertainment. to create personal works of art. Both beginners and experienced artists will be encouraged to try something new or refine an existing talent. - 48 - - 49 -
Artist Impression Explorers Den Artist Impression Edible Garden A Traveller s Paradise Featuring maps, atlases and travel books, the Explorers Den is a place to reminisce, explore parts of the globe A Delicious Nursery Herbs, pot plants and greenery will line the walls and tables of the Edible Garden. This space invites unseen or plan the next adventure. In this convivial residents to tend to the plants or to pick fresh space, residents can share holiday stories and travel ingredients for the night s meal. tips with a world of information at hand. - 50 - - 51 -
C H A P T E R 5 AN INVITING SPACE WITH A LUXURIOUS TOUCH
A Lakeside Panorama Floor-to-ceiling windows open to breathtaking vistas of Albert Park Lake and out to Port Phillip Bay. Enjoy relaxing views of the sunlight dappled lake or boats coasting on the horizon from an elevated vantage point. Artist Impression Living Room, Lake View - 54 - - 55 -
A Glittering Backdrop Savour an evening glass of pinot noir on the balcony against the backdrop of an illuminated cityscape. For larger gatherings, open the large glass doors to create a seamless indoor-outdoor entertainment space. Artist Impression Living Room, CBD View (from Level 10 up) - 56 - - 57 -
An Inviting Space to Share Elegant living areas with expansive open floorplans allow residents to spread out in comfort. The renowned Mim Design studios has designed a light and warm colour palette to complement the bespoke joinery and timber flooring, creating a welcoming ambience at any hour of the day. Floor-to-ceiling windows draw the eye to the serene views beyond, with selected residences featuring an open study for an afternoon in quietude. Artist Impression Study - 58 - - 59 -
Artist Impression Kitchen A Space for All Occasions Each residence features a beautifully appointed Chef s Kitchen and ample storage providing spacious areas to prepare meals and entertain guests in comfort and style. Large natural stone benchtops and timber panelling offer an additional level of refinement, while premium appliances ensure that cooking is both an effortless and enjoyable experience. - 60 - - 61 -
A Place To Prepare Selected residences feature a large, intelligently designed Butler s Pantry ensuring that everything you need is within easy reach. Integrated wine-fridges allow residents to store their favourite vintages at the perfect temperature. Artist Impression Butler s Pantry - 62 - - 63 -
A Peaceful Sanctuary Generously proportioned master bedrooms feature an abundance of natural light. Selected residences connect directly with terraces, inviting refreshing bay breezes into these elegant private retreats. Artist Impression Bedroom - 64 - - 65 -
An Intelligent Design A place of true functionality and elegance, each expansive bathroom within The Grace Albert Park Lake features natural stone tiling, timber veneers and ample storage. Here, residents can enjoy relaxing in a tranquil space that is ergonomically designed to maximise comfort. Artist Impression Bathroom - 66 - - 67 -
A Considered Approach Selected residences feature expansive walk-in wardrobes offering ambient light and ample storage space. These thoughtfully laid out and easily accessible spaces feature handcrafted joinery and superb attention to detail. Artist Impression Walk-in Wardrobe - 68 - - 69 -
C H A P T E R 6 A LIFESTYLE TO BE SAVOURED
A Location that Invites Discovery The Grace Albert Park Lake overlooks the beautiful Albert Park Lake and its surrounding parklands. For urban entertainment, South Melbourne offers a range of chic wine bars and charming cafés, as well as its famed fresh food market. The CBD is only a 20-minute tram ride away, with the arts precinct even closer. Here residents will enjoy Melbourne s best theatres, galleries and music venues, a short trip from home. Actual Photography of View from Rooftop - 72 - - 73 -
Victoria Pde Spencer St FLAGSTAFF GARDENS FLAGSTAFF STATION La Trobe St Bourke St MELBOURNE CENTRAL STATION Swanston St CBD PARLIAMENT STATION TREASURY GARDENS FITZROY GARDENS East Melbourne Collins St JOLIMONT STATION Uncover the Best Local Surrounds Cafes and restaurants 1. Albert Park Deli 2. The Kettle Black 3. St Ali Coffee Roasters 4. The Botanical 5. Entrecôte 6. Chez Dré 7. Restaurant Lume 8. Bibelot 9. Prince Wine Store Shopping 10. South Melbourne Market 11. Prahran Market 12. Bridport Street 13. Coventry Bookstore Places of interest 14. Shrine of Remembrance 15. Kings Domain Arts and Entertainment 16. Australian Centre for Contemporary Art 17. National Gallery of Victoria 18. Malthouse Theatre 19. The Arts Centre Melbourne 20. Melbourne Cricket Ground 21. Melbourne and Olympic Parks Health and Recreation 22. Radiant Sol Yoga 23. Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre 24. Body Freedom Urban Spa Retreat 25. Endota Spa Parks and Gardens 26. Albert Park Lake 27. Royal Botanic Gardens 28. Fawkner Park 29. St Vincent Gardens Transport 30. St Kilda Road Trams 31. Future Anzac Station 32. South Yarra Station Docklands Williamstown Rd Ingles St 25 LAGOON RESERVE 22 GASWORKS ARTS PARK Beaconsfield Pde SOUTHERN CROSS STATION South Melbourne Dorcas St ST VINCENT GARDENS Albert Park 1 29 10 York St Albert Rd 6 Ferrars St 13 8 Cecil St 12 Flinders St City Rd Kings Way Clarendon St YARRA RIVER Southbank 3 24 23 7 9 West Gate Fwy 16 ALBERT PARK LAKE FLINDERS STREET STATION 19 18 17 26 St Kilda Rd 2 31 15 Lakeside Dr 14 30 ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS St Kilda Rd Queens Rd 27 MELBOURNE PARK 5 21 4 AAMI PARK South Yarra 28 FAWKNER PARK Prahran 20 MCG Citylink YARRA PARK Toorak Rd Commercial Rd PRAHRAN STATION RICHMOND STATION SOUTH YARRA STATION 32 11 PORT PHILLIP BAY Middle Park High St Roads Freeways Train Lines Tram Lines Punt Rd WINDSOR STATION - 74 - - 75 -
Port Phillip Bay Clockwise from top: West Beach, Middle Park; Albert Park Lake; Middle Park - 76 - - 77 -
Clockwise from top left: Chez Dré; Husk; South Melbourne Market; Chez Dré Entrecôte - 78 - - 79 -
Royal Botanic Gardens Clockwise from top left: NGV; Melbourne Theatre Company; St Kilda Rd; Malthouse Theatre - 80 - - 81 -
C H A P T E R 7 AN AWARD WINNING PROJECT TEAM
PROJECT TEAM Australian Unity Fender Katsalidis Mim Design Marshall White Living Australian Unity has been helping Australians to Fender Katsalidis Architects has grown from Mim Design is an award-winning, Melbourne-based Marshall White Living has rapidly become live happily and healthily for more than 175 years. a small Melbourne group of innovators to a global, interior design practice celebrated for its unique one of Melbourne s leading project marketers With a focus on creating enduring social value, award-winning practice, renowned for projects vision, outstanding quality and attention to detail. of residential developments. Their unmatched, its highly experienced team is known for designing including Hobart s MONA, the Eureka Tower and The team works closely with clients to create complete and premium service encompasses exceptional places, communities and services that Hotel Hotel in Canberra. Informed by a highly spaces of tailored beauty and functionality that everything from site selection and negotiation, maximise independence and are tailored to the collaborative approach, this skilled and expert team enhance people s lives. The studio is known for product design and development, application unique needs and desires of the individual. creates elegant, functional, sustainable and visionary its sophisticated and refined portfolio that spans of current market research and management of With a highly considered and sympathetic spaces that people enjoy inhabiting. Specialists in high-end residential, retail, hospitality and corporate projects through to organising a successful delivery approach to design, Australian Unity creates multi-residential, cultural, commercial, aged care and developments. This expert team collaborates with of each and every development. Marshall White residential developments that foster physical hotel typologies, the team looks to deliver holistic other industry leaders to craft impeccable spaces Living has managed thousands of successful and mental wellbeing, while bringing together outcomes in architecture, master-planning, urban of timeless style. residential apartment sales and has assisted like-minded people to enrich each other s lives. design and interiors. The practice is constantly Marshall White Residential to become Australia s looking to the future, striving for new possibilities in largest privately-owned residential sales the world of design and shaping happy, healthy and and marketing agency. environmentally-friendly communities for tomorrow. - 84 - - 85 -
WELCOME TO A REMARKABLE ADDRESS The Grace Albert Park Lake is at the forefront of community living where beautiful residences are complemented by an exceptional level of service and first-rate facilities, all within stunning natural surrounds. All building and apartment images are artists impressions only. Apartment layouts, views, and features may vary. The information contained in this brochure is correct at time of printing and subject to change. Before entering into any agreements relating to the product contained in this brochure, Australian Unity recommends that you seek independent financial and legal advice. The Grace Albert Park Lake, a development of Australian Unity Retirement Living Services Limited ACN 085 317 595 of Level 14, 114 Albert Road, South Melbourne, Victoria 3205. Copyright - June 2018
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