Homecorp and GCAP secure approvals for Surfers Paradise towers

Exciting News! SWABACK has been selected by Mack Real Estate Group to provide planning and design services for Halo Vista— a transformative 2,300-acre mixed-use development in North Phoenix (adjacent to the new TSMC facilities) that reimagines desert living, working and playing through innovative urban design. This project represents a commitment to advancing sustainable, human-centered design that moves beyond traditional suburban models toward cutting-edge placemaking grounded in the Arizona desert landscape. We're honored to partner with MACK Real Estate Group on this visionary project and look forward to sharing more as Halo Vista unfolds. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gJTrNaNY #SWABACK #HaloVista #MasterPlanning #UrbanDesign #LandscapeArchitecture #DesertDesign #PlaceMaking #SustainableDesign #PhoenixDevelopment #CommunityDesign #MACKRealEstateGroup #NewProject #DesertLiving 

An industrial sensibility with Stephanie Poole Robust and utilitarian, yet refined and sympathetic — these qualities capture Brunswick Yard, Carr’s recently completed multi-residential development in its namesake suburb. Balancing durability with sensitivity, the project draws on Brunswick’s industrial heritage while presenting a contemporary model for apartment living. As Carr’s first major project in Melbourne’s inner north, and its largest by apartment numbers, Brunswick Yard exemplifies the studio’s design rigour in a new context. For Associate Stephanie Poole, its significance lies in shaping Brunswick’s evolving narrative. How can design honour an area’s past while defining its future? Find out here: https://lnkd.in/g9MEfbFe #multiresidentiallivign #industrialdesign #density #melbournedevelopment

The shape of Brunswick is evolving, making thoughtful approaches to densification more critical than ever. In this interview, I discuss how Carr approached Brunswick Yard with sensitivity - through considered streetscape design, varied apartment plans that maximise dual aspect living, natural ventilation and light, and landscape interventions that benefit both residents and the public realm.

Parking garages are a necessary part of multifamily housing, but they don't have to be an eyesore. Too often, these essential structures are left as unscreened concrete boxes, diminishing the appeal of the very communities they serve. This is a missed opportunity. By incorporating facade screen systems, like our FlexFacades systems, we can transform these functional buildings into aesthetically pleasing structures. This approach not only conceals the garage but also provides a canvas for public art. Imagine turning a simple parking facility into a local landmark. A piece of art that connects the building to its neighborhood and adds cultural value. It's about integrating necessary infrastructure with thoughtful design to create spaces that are both functional and beautiful. #ArchitecturalDesign #UrbanPlanning #MultifamilyHousing

Our Real Estate team has advised CapitalRise on its £5.5 million investment in the restoration of a Grade II listed Georgian townhouse in Marylebone. Under the leadership of partner Ayesha Hasan, the team, including Delver Punia, conducted legal due diligence for the luxury developer. The project involves restoring a property, transforming it from a former HMO into a distinguished single residence. The approved plans include a sympathetic refurbishment across five levels, featuring four ensuite bedrooms and a blend of original Georgian architecture with contemporary luxury finishes. Find out more: bit.ly/48JPLtA

Extreme vertical segmentation Vertical Fragmentation: The central tower is separated into two major, bulbous masses connected by a much narrower, almost translucent core. This division is not just aesthetic; it’s functional, creating a significant, multi-story sky garden or amenity space at the narrow midsection. This break mitigates the feeling of endless verticality common in supertalls and introduces a communal, open-air zone. Urban Master Plan: The tower is the clear unifying element of an entire master-planned campus or district. The surrounding low-rise buildings are arranged in concentric rings and radial paths, all subservient to the central tower's monumental scale and circular base. This layout suggests a strong focus on pedestrian flow and centralized civic identity within the district. Sculptural Identity: The tower’s dramatic, twisting, and hourglass shape is a powerful exercise in architectural expressionism. It ensures the structure is an unmistakable landmark, prioritizing an artistic, dynamic form over simple volumetric efficiency.

The Vancouver Art Gallery has chosen Formline Architecture + Urbanism and KPMB Architects to design its new home at Larwill Park, the city’s largest cultural infrastructure project in 30+ years. What’s new: After a national search (14 proposals), the Gallery’s board approved the Formline + KPMB partnership, blending Indigenous-led design vision with a world-class museum track record. A fresh conceptual design is slated for 2026. Why it matters: 🇨🇦 Puts Canadian firms at the helm of a generational civic project 🤝 Centers Indigenous perspectives in a major cultural landmark 🚀 Re-energizes a site that’s waited years for lift-off Get the full scoop: https://lnkd.in/g5BneP5m

The first phase of the Gateway Crossings development in Santa Clara is complete, featuring two new mixed-use buildings with a total of 725 residential units. Designed by MVE + Partners, Orlo and Alba blend industrial heritage with modern architecture and include extensive amenities, retail space, and a central two-acre park. This transit-oriented project enhances community connectivity and will continue to expand in the coming years. - Orlo offers 318 units with industrial-inspired design and amenities like a pool and co-working space. - Alba features 407 units with contemporary style, retail space, and a community area for the Santa Clara Police Activities League. - The development is part of the larger Highline Transit Village and includes robust pedestrian and transit connections. Gateway Crossings sets a new standard for mixed-use, transit-oriented living in Santa Clara. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dkgKd_4P #PRESWERX #CaliforniaConstruction

Located in a mature residential area in northern Berlin, this project spans 9,000 m² and includes over 100 apartments across new and existing buildings. The development, planned by Sehw for JOPE Real Estate AG, aims to create a sustainable and socially inclusive urban block in Berlin-Reinickendorf. The design emphasizes ecological innovation, social integration, and diverse living models, blending new construction with a respectful expansion of a 1930s residential complex. https://lnkd.in/gubxNFzH

In the ’90s, Azimut entrusted Gabetti and Isola with a dream: an architecture that integrates with the natural landscape—from the Alps to the sea—and with the industrial and manufacturing environment. Today, with AMDL Circle and Michele De Lucchi, that story opens again. Alongside the renewed original building stands a pavilion: a contemporary gesture that converses with the past and projects it forward. From here, one enters the main building, where a journey into Azimut’s DNA begins. A voyage: from memory to the future. Photo credits: Rasmus Hjortshøj