FYVE headline over $70 million of apartment developments lodged in January in Arncliffe and Botany

Sydney developer FYVE headlines over $70 million worth of development applications submitted to the Bayside Council in January.

The Bayside Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) details that by 2036, the Bayside Council local government area will require an additional 28,000 dwellings to accommodate the LGA’s swelling population.

FYVE has lodged plans for an eight-level block at 5-11 Flora Street, Arncliffe, which will have 54 one, two and three-bedroom apartments. 

There will be a number of communal spaces in the Benson McCormack Architecture-designed building, a central space on the ground floor, and one on the rooftop which will home outdoor seating and extensive landscaping.

Image of the proposed Flora Street site.

The Flora Street site is within proximity to a range of public open spaces, including Cahill Park and Discovery Point Park, which are just 700 metres away. Tempe Recreation reserve and Riverine Park are also within walking distance. 

Across the road at 12-18 Flora Street, renowned architecture firm Rothelowman has designed another eight-level building, which will have 51 apartments (pictured main).

They designed the apartments to create seamless indoor/outdoor living, with expansive living spaces and open corner balconies. 

Artist's impression of 12-18 Flora Street. Credit: Rothelowman

"The design of 12-18 Flora Crescent is founded in exploring opportunities to maximise the liveability for the residents and create a building that delivers a positive engagement to the public domain through a focus on a “generous eye for life"," the design statement signed off by Rothelowman Principal Ben Pomroy noted.

"The prototypical envelope in the Wolli Creek/Arncliffe precinct delivers buildings that create an urban edge interface to the public domain, through tall street walls, and lack of depth to building facades.

"Whilst the landscape character of the new precinct re-establishes itself, this more intense urban environment creates a strong contrast to the existing one of houses and gardens.

"The humble bungalows of the surrounding area, created connectivity to the street through elements such as the porch. These spaces allow residents to sit comfortably within their own private domain, yet still engage with, and interact with the life happening on the street.

A further 47 apartments will rise from 15-17 Kyle Street in the nearby Arncliffe.

Sydney-based architecture group Chanine Design has designed the plans for the owner-occupier focused building, which is nearly 90 per cent two-bed apartments.

The existing building will be demolished to make way for the eight-storey building, which will also include two levels of basement car parking.

The amalgamated lot spans a total area of 1,468 sqm and is located within proximity to the Arncliffe shopping strip precinct, as well as being within walking distance to Arncliffe railway station. A regular bus service also runs along the Princess Highway, providing a number of transport options to the Sydney CBD. 

Render of the Kyle Street site. Credit: Chanine Design.

A large common open space is proposed across the ground level, within the north-eastern corner of the site, in addition to a rooftop communal space. 

Botany has a fresh development application for two residential buildings at 2-4 Bay Street.

The low-rise buildings, four and five-levels, have been designed by BKA and will have just 22 apartments.

Building A will comprise eight three-bedroom apartments, while Building B will consist of four one-bedroom and 14 two-bedroom apartments. 

The $10 million project sees the buildings divided into two distinct volumes, connected via a highly landscaped walkway. The open lobbies allow for natural ventilation and filtered light, and also allow for a visual connection between the entry of both buildings.

“Divided into two modest building forms, the street facing front block has been defined by its green facade. As well as this, the top level has been further setback to reduce the appearance of the overall height and promotes an articulated 'sky scape'. These setbacks have been used for generous balcony spaces,” BKA noted in their design statement. 

A communal open space is set to be located across the ground floor, spanning a total 347 sqm, while Building A will be crowned by a rooftop terrace.