Creating urban places with people at the centre, Riverlee is a diversified property group specialising in development and asset management.

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Riverlee acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the Traditional Owners of the land on which our head office is located. As Riverlee conducts business across Australia, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay respect to all Elders past and present.

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1 Hotel & Homes Melbourne
THE RESTORATION AND RENEWAL OF MELBOURNE'S SEAFARERS PRECINCT
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In the Hanging Garden, Hobart
Creating communities where people can thrive
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The Seafarers & 1 Hotel Melbourne team
Collaboration and strong partnerships are fundamental to our approach
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Riverlee design team
Unwavering in our pursuit of design excellence
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Building amenity to support our tenant communities
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We collaborate with Australia’s leading architects, designers and consultants, immersing ourselves within the culture and heritage of the communities in which we work, to unlock value and uphold the integrity of our developments.

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Riverlee is a diversified property group specialising in development and asset ownership and management. Based in Melbourne and active across commercial, residential, hospitality and retail sectors, Riverlee creates urban places with people at the centre.

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Restoring identity: How a 1959 mosaic inspired the rebirth of Max Angus House

01 September 2025

Restoring identity: How a 1959 mosaic inspired the rebirth of Max Angus House

At Riverlee, we believe that a building’s identity should reflect more than its owner, it should connect to place, history and community. This philosophy underpins our approach to repositioning and renaming assets, where heritage and cultural significance guide the future of a space. Our recent collaboration with The Hanging Garden Group in nipulana/Hobart exemplifies this…

Celebrating 30+ years of Riverlee: A family business built on vision and values

22 August 2025

Celebrating 30+ years of Riverlee: A family business built on vision and values

In August, Riverlee celebrated three extraordinary decades of business at 1 Hotel Melbourne, surrounded by the collaborators and friends who have shaped our journey. From Clement Lee’s first residential project on Melbourne’s Flinders Street in 1993, Riverlee has grown into a family business defined by more than buildings. This milestone was a chance to reflect…

A new chapter for Melbourne’s waterfront: 1 Hotel Melbourne opens its doors

20 July 2025

A new chapter for Melbourne’s waterfront: 1 Hotel Melbourne opens its doors

After more than a decade of thoughtful regeneration, Riverlee is proud to announce the opening of 1 Hotel Melbourne. Developed in partnership with leading global hospitality brand 1 Hotels, this nature-infused luxury destination brings a new dimension to Melbourne’s hospitality landscape—where sustainability, nature and Melbourne’s rich maritime heritage intersect. Set along 220 metres of Yarra…

Celebrating the opening of Seafarers Rest—our gift to Melbourne

20 June 2025

Celebrating the opening of Seafarers Rest—our gift to Melbourne

For 50 years, this stretch of the Birrarung lay dormant but held the promise of something great. Now, Seafarers Rest has officially opened as Melbourne’s newest riverfront public park, the first in more than 20 years. At a ceremony attended by City of Melbourne Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece, Melbourne City Councillor Kevin Louey, and the…

First Look: 1 Hotel Melbourne – A Decade-Long Vision Coming to Life

11 April 2025

First Look: 1 Hotel Melbourne – A Decade-Long Vision Coming to Life

A forgotten piece of Melbourne’s waterfront transforms into Australia’s first sustainable luxury sanctuary on the Yarra River  In 2011, we embarked on a journey to breathe new life into a dormant section of Melbourne’s historic waterfront. As we stand on the precipice of welcoming our first guests and residents to Australia’s first 1 Hotel &…

Sustainability achievements and project milestones

08 April 2025

Sustainability achievements and project milestones

As we enter 2025, we’d like to share achievements across our portfolio and our vision for the year ahead. This year, as we prepare to welcome our first guests and residents to Australia’s first 1 Hotel & Homes at Seafarers, we’re reminded that the most meaningful projects are worth the wait. Beginning in 2011, we…

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