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2 weeks ago | 
theurbandeveloper.com | Vanessa Croll |Clare J Burnett |Phil Bartsch |Renee McKeown
In many modern interiors, the living, dining and kitchen areas share one open space. This type of layout offers flexibility, but without the right design decisions, it can lack definition or feel disconnected. That’s where flooring becomes part of the layout strategy. With a wide range of carpets available, it’s easier to zone open layouts, improve acoustics, add comfort, and keep the design cohesive. Here’s how to bring carpets into a modern design with purpose.
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2 weeks ago | 
theurbandeveloper.com | Clare J Burnett |Phil Bartsch |Renee McKeown |Leon Della Bosca
Sponsored ContentAs developers strive to meet sustainability targets, rainwater tanks are proving to be a crucial component in modern urban and industrial planning. From residential communities to commercial business parks and large-scale industrial sites, integrating rainwater harvesting systems enhances water security, reduces environmental impact, and provides long-term cost savings.
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3 weeks ago | 
theurbandeveloper.com | Leon Della Bosca |Renee McKeown |Clare J Burnett
In a property landscape often dominated by discussions of granite and gloss, two Melbourne developers dared to look deeper—beyond the superficial finishes and towards the very fabric of the buildings they were creating.
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3 weeks ago | 
theurbandeveloper.com | Clare J Burnett |Leon Della Bosca |Marisa Wikramanayake |Renee McKeown
Castle Group’s Perera Foundation and Western Sydney University today announced a new scholarship to encourage women to pursue careers in property—at a time when women make up just 20 per cent of Australia’s construction industry workforce.
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1 month ago | 
theurbandeveloper.com | Leon Della Bosca |Clare J Burnett |Marisa Wikramanayake |Renee McKeown
With 90 years of innovation in Australian decorative surfaces, Laminex remains at the forefront of design-driven, sustainable, and durable product development. Their latest launch, True to Nature: Next Generation Woodgrains, introduces a new standard of authenticity, scale, and occasion to the market. Featuring a collection of Australian Native decors, this range brings a touch of nature into any project.
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1 month ago | 
theurbandeveloper.com | Leon Della Bosca |Phil Bartsch |Vanessa Croll |Renee McKeown
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1 month ago | 
theurbandeveloper.com | Renee McKeown |Leon Della Bosca |Vanessa Croll |Marisa Wikramanayake
In today’s fast-evolving commercial environments, sound control is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. Studies show that excessive noise can disrupt concentration, increase stress and reduce overall performance—critical concerns in offices, urban residences, hospitals and schools. As open-plan layouts and high-density developments become the norm, architects face the challenge of integrating effective acoustic solutions without compromising design.
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1 month ago | 
theurbandeveloper.com | Renee McKeown |Clare J Burnett |Taryn Paris |Leon Della Bosca
Harmony Property Investments has paid $50.5 million for a 9.4ha industrial holding in Adelaide’s inner north. The property, the Paramount Distribution Centre at 8-16 Vater Street, Dry Creek, was acquired from ESR Australia. The fully leased property that covers 20 per cent of the site includes a 18,108sq m main warehouse with workshop and a licence agreement for a 14,488sq m hardstand.
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1 month ago | 
theurbandeveloper.com | Marisa Wikramanayake |Taryn Paris |Renee McKeown |Clare J Burnett
Last Day to Submit Nominations• Get Recognised in This Year’s Awards Closing Today, April 11Get Recognised• Last Day to Submit Nominations Closing Today, April 11
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1 month ago | 
theurbandeveloper.com | Clare J Burnett |Taryn Paris |Renee McKeown |Leon Della Bosca
IndustrialDefunct industrial land in the Wollongong suburb of Port Kembla will be fast-tracked for rezoning so the area can be developed to attract hi-tech businesses. The NSW Government is bumping up the rezoning of 200ha of land owned by BlueScope Steel as a State-Assessed Rezoning Proposal (SARP) to expedite the planning assessment timeframes. The process is intended to be a “streamlined pathway to help identify and evaluate key employment sites”.
