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The art trail that makes a difference at Seafarers

The art trail that makes a difference at Seafarers

Riverlee is proud to partner with The Royal Children’s Hospital UooUoo art trail in celebration of the hospital’s 150th anniversary. The art trail features 100 uniquely designed UooUoo sculptures scattered across Melbourne and Geelong, including one at our very own Seafarers display suite. Our UooUoo, named FindYou by artist Vair Buchanan, features hundreds of individually…

The Emergence of Melbourne’s Northbank Precinct

The Emergence of Melbourne’s Northbank Precinct

Riverlee together with a collective of major landowners including Mirvac and Peakstone (Zone Q Investments) have formed the Northbank Precinct Group, in a bid to transform the remnants of Melbourne’s original waterfront into a new mixed-use precinct and give back to all Melburnians an exciting place to reconnect with the Northern banks of the Yarra…

New private hospital fast-tracked in Stage 1 of ‘New Epping’

New private hospital fast-tracked in Stage 1 of ‘New Epping’

A number of permits within the $2 billion mixed-use development, New Epping, have been fast-tracked under the Victorian Government’s Building Victoria Recovery Taskforce (BVRT), with $194 million of work given the green light due to its significant community benefit and employment opportunities. The fast-tracked approval includes the delivery of a private hospital to be operated…

Leading the way to a safer and healthier hotel stay

Leading the way to a safer and healthier hotel stay

Committed in their philosophy for environmental change, while providing a luxury experience for guests, the revolutionary brand SH Hotels & Resorts has been at the forefront of implementing change to their day-to-day operations in order to safely and cautiously welcome guests back following the easing of lockdown restrictions across the globe. Not only introducing an…

Seafarers continues to sail ahead

Seafarers continues to sail ahead

Sailing ahead and breathing new life into the city’s construction landscape, restoration works have now commenced onsite following the State Government’s unanimous and final endorsement of the planning for the visionary Seafarers precinct. Upon completion in 2023,  the Fender Katsalidis designed sustainable mixed-use riverfront precinct will be home to 123 luxury hotel-branded residences, 277 guest…

Ambitious $2B urban renewal project ‘New Epping’ rezoned

Ambitious $2B urban renewal project ‘New Epping’ rezoned

The rehabilitation and future development of the former Epping Quarry into a $2 billion mixed-use development – known as New Epping – is a step closer following the State Government’s green light to rezone the land.

Seafarers display recognised on world stage

Seafarers display recognised on world stage

Continuing to receive international recognition, the Seafarers Display residence has taken-out Silver in the highly-coveted 2020 DrivenxDesign Awards.

Hanging Garden green grocer: community market

Hanging Garden green grocer: community market

The Hanging Garden Green Grocer: a dynamic, safe space for locals to buy and sell fresh produce.

Seafarers Rest – revitalising the northern banks of the Yarra River

Seafarers Rest – revitalising the northern banks of the Yarra River

Marking a monumental milestone in the Seafarers journey, Melbourne’s newest waterfront parkland – Seafarers Rest – has received unanimous support from City of Melbourne’s Future Melbourne Committee. Located to the immediate east of the heritage-listed Goods Shed 5, the proposed design is in response to an initial community engagement survey where respondents within the local…

New life for Goods Shed No.5

New life for Goods Shed No.5

80 years on from its original, the heritage-listed Goods Shed 5 on Melbourne’s Yarra River is being re-born. Built in 1894 by W M Dalton and J C Johnson & Son in response to the sudden influx of cargo resulting from Melbourne’s Gold Rush boom, the original Goods Shed remained in use until 1939, when…

Experience hotel luxury, all year round, all from the comfort of your home

Experience hotel luxury, all year round, all from the comfort of your home

As part of the Seafarers collection, this sophisticated, contemporary home also has the distinction of being one of Melbourne’s first international hotel-branded residences. As the owner, you’ll enjoy access to the five-star services and amenities of Australia’s first 1 Hotel: the mission-driven luxury hotel brand renowned around the world for its enlightened commitment to environmental…

Seafarers plays host to eco-friendly miniature Christmas tree pop up

Seafarers plays host to eco-friendly miniature Christmas tree pop up

Off the back of the beautiful tulip display by sustainable designer and eco-warrior Joost Bakker, Seafarers — which had remained dormant for decades — was brought to life again this December. To celebrate the fast-approaching festive season, Seafarers played host to an exciting eco-friendly event where for three days only, miniature Christmas trees popped up…