Splendour “Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.” Frank Lloyd Wright, Architect.
Cooper Park THE VISION 1-5
THE ARCHITECTURE 6-15
Make your heart sing
North-facing atop a dramatic cliff overlooking 38 acres of pristine THE RESIDENCES parklands, discover 25 exquisitely crafted boutique apartments 16-53 inspired by their idyllic natural surrounds. Designed by a team of multi award-winning architects, interior and landscape designers, these extraordinary properties offer a life of serenity and supreme beauty in the rarest of locations. Enjoy spectacular THE SECRET GARDEN outlooks across the expansive tree canopy or beyond to Sydney 54-59 Harbour. Enter a world of unsurpassed refinement and beauty and find a home that will make your heart sing...
THE LOCATION 60-71
COOPER PARK 72-83
THE TEAM 84-87
-1- “Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.” Gary Snyder, Poet. - THE VISION -
Living from the outside in
When you first see this breathtaking site, you’ll likely get lost in the expanse of green that spreads out like a botanical blanket below. Cooper Park’s magnificent tree canopy was the inspiration for all that followed. The exceptional outcome has resulted in Splendour, a limited selection of homes that integrate the essence of their natural surrounds into their architecture. Finely-tuned interior spaces act as magnificent frames for the extraordinary views, giving the sublime impression of living from the outside in.
Environmental sensitivity and a strong sense of place have been paramount in the design of these unique properties. 25 distinct residences present as individual modules, floating gently atop the sandstone cliff edge or rising gracefully up the slope of the site. The vast frontage of each individual apartment is akin to a house and the sense of privacy and seclusion for each property has been carefully considered. The building façades create a luxurious effect that is incredibly striking when seen from either Victoria Road or looking up from Cooper Park.
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A greener approach
Sitting harmoniously in its verdant environment, Splendour incorporates beautiful design with positive environmental outcomes, well exceeding the requirements of The Building Sustainability Index. In order to maintain a strong commitment to sustainability, three free-standing, discretely positioned boutique buildings have been designed. Almost all apartments are North or North West oriented, serving to maximise views and allow passive heating and solar penetration in the winter months while overhanging balconies and purposefully positioned screens channel the summer sun, creating comfortable internal conditions year-round. Each apartment occupies a corner position allowing natural cross flow ventilation and when air conditioning is required, highly efficient, natural gas powered units have been selected in an effort to minimise electricity consumption. The highly insulated glazing and façade ensure excellent levels of thermal performance while remaining robust and durable.
The lushly landscaped rooftops not only create a visual sense of seamless integration of the development with Cooper Park and a spectacular outlook for residents, they also offer many environmental benefits. They reduce light reflection and rainwater runoff, and enhance biodiversity and insulation of the apartments below. Wherever possible, existing trees on the site have Artist’s Impression been conserved and sandstone reused. The development is interspersed with a series of landscaped spaces that not only contribute to resident enjoyment, they also allow a green, sustainable environment that is a natural extension of the botanical lung of Cooper Park and its pristine landscapes. Landscaped to perfection
Experience the delights of Splendour as you take in the magnificent on-site landscaping, where the smallest details create a sense of aesthetic perfection and heighten the everyday experience of your surrounds. Award-winning landscape design team, Sturt Noble, have created a series of exquisitely landscaped spaces as impressive as their setting. Your arrival is marked by native trees, through which a walkway brings you to tranquil water features and extensive green walls that create strong focal points. Mass plantings of subtropical species create interest through both colour and texture. The extensive green roof system has an abundance of low growing native plants, creating habitats for native species and a lush landscape for residents to behold.
The Acacia Residences The Blue Gum Residences The Coral Fern Residences
Elevated to the loftiest position on the site, With a prime position on the cliff face terrace Perched majestically on this splendid escarpment, many residences in Acacia benefit from the below, Blue Gum residents will enjoy lush apartments positioned in Coral Fern are a nature magnificent Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera treetops extending outwards to Cooper Park and lover’s dream. And as with all the most beautiful House outlooks, while incorporating the beautiful beyond. The Blue Gum apartments’ North-facing things in nature, these apartments will delight central courtyard with its calming water feature. orientation allows for year-round enjoyment of every sense and provide you with year-round A verdant visual landscape is created, where the seasons and optimal solar access and amenity. enchantment and a glorious home among the the lush rooftops of Blue Gum and Coral Fern This idyllic building has only eight exclusively trees. This supremely exclusive building features below merge seamlessly with the Cooper Park luxurious apartments over four storeys. This only four full floor penthouse style apartments tree canopy beyond. This boutique building building has at its entry a divine central courtyard across four storeys, allowing residents the houses only thirteen luxury apartments across with water feature and exclusive lift access. ultimate privacy, seclusion, amenity and views. five storeys. Acacia benefits from fantastic All bedrooms and living spaces enjoy wide solar access, wonderful cross flow ventilation, balcony access and views into tranquil Cooper an exclusive lift and is home to the Splendour Park and beyond. The Coral Fern residences 1. ACACIA RESIDENCES 6. DRIVEWAY ENTRY/EXIT concierge facilities available to all residents. are surrounded by gardens along the clifftop and Splendour’s botanically blissful haven, The 2. BLUE GUM RESIDENCES 7. ENTRANCE Secret Garden. An exclusive lift and access to 3. CORAL FERN RESIDENCES 8. GREEN WALL Splendour’s concierge offer Coral Fern residents 4. SECRET GARDEN 9. WATER FEATURE optimal amenity. 5. COOPER PARK 10. POND
-4- -5- “We borrow from nature the space upon which we build.” Tadao Ando, Architect. - THE ARCHITECTURE -
Dwell amid the treetops
Each of Splendour’s expansively proportioned residences sits gracefully above the tree canopy, allowing absolute appreciation of the magnificent outlooks. These unique homes harbour the pure tranquillity only nature can provide. Bringing together three award- winning architectural practices, UP Architects, KANNFINCH and Dennis Rabinowitz Consulting, and incorporating award-winning Smart Design Studio’s interior design, Splendour delivers architectural excellence through collaborative cutting-edge design. Effortlessly elegant, aesthetically beautiful and perfectly positioned, each home in this boutique development is a finely-tuned work of architectural art and refined simplicity.
Splendour’s exemplary apartments epitomise the essential elements of the finest design principles. A bespoke approach has been adopted in each intelligently conceived space, with gently curved internal elements creating a sense of tranquillity as they undulate, playing with the light and reaching out toward the extraordinary panoramas. With a premium level of finish applied to every aspect of these properties, from the striking exteriors down to the most minute interior detail, the impeccable craftsmanship is given every occasion to shine. Lines between interior and exterior fuse in a magical fashion, with most expansive floor to ceiling glass doors opening to sweeping panoramas over landscaped rooftops into the tree canopy and beyond to the Sydney City skyline, Harbour Bridge and Opera House.
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Architecture Looking up from the idyllic oasis of Cooper Park, Splendour displays a strikingly beautiful façade, sitting at one with nature. Each of these prized homes presents as an infinitely luxurious module, many floating gently atop the cliff face, others stepping gracefully up the slope of the site. The proportions of each individual property are more akin to a house than an apartment, and the sense of privacy has been carefully considered ensuring every home will feel secluded and embraced by its natural setting. Spacious interiors and wide frontages open to glorious double width shaded balconies or lushly landscaped terraces, maximising entertainment and living spaces.
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Views Bellevue Hill was so named due to the truly beautiful outlooks from this vantage point, and there is nowhere more evident of a "Belle Vue" than this remarkable and unique site, offering never to be built out front row seats. Rising up from the clifftop overlooking the botanical splendour of Cooper Park to the Sydney City skyline, Harbour Bridge, Opera House and beyond, the elevation of the site allows an appreciation of the loveliest topography of Sydney’s exclusive Eastern Suburbs. Be calmed by the tranquillity that only nature can bring about, and be enlivened by the beauty of your extraordinary surrounds that so harmoniously attest to what a joy it is to be at one with nature.
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Paradise found
An exquisitely designed, impeccably finished apartment in Splendour will give you a never-to-be-repeated home of absolute uniqueness, utter seclusion and sublime beauty. Multi award-winning architect and interior designer, Smart Design Studio, have applied premium contemporary finishes that exude a sophisticated sense of timelessness. Luxurious floorboards run throughout the internal living areas of these exclusive apartments, with plush carpeting in the bedrooms. Your home will ‘float’ above Cooper Park, creating a wonderful sense of elevation and allowing for optimal solar access. Experience living in harmony with nature as you watch the seasons change from the most beautiful of homes.
With the majority of these intelligently conceived layouts North and North West orientated, the perfect flow of space and light is achieved within these boutique homes, while maximising the most uniquely beautiful views. Entertain in the most expansive style, enjoying double wide frontage living spaces that extend seamlessly out to full-width balconies or gorgeously landscaped terraces. Nature will come from the outside in to your fabulous home, with premium finishes throughout. Gracefully curved interior features juxtaposed against the strong vertical elements create visual interest and provide a seamless transition between the spaces. Imagine a daily life where the backdrop to your home is nature at its most beautiful, where you will abide in arboreal bliss.
“Good architecture lets nature in.” Mario Pei, Linguist.
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A Room with a View Each Splendour apartment has been designed to frame the sweeping views, with a focus on allowing optimal appreciation of the verdant outlooks. By fashioning interiors that act as the perfect frame for the expansive views, the interaction between indoor and outdoor spaces is paramount. Living areas flow seamlessly through full height glass doors to expansive balconies with glass balustrades or beautifully landscaped terraces in many apartments. Bespoke design allows for the flexible use of space to suit your needs. These brilliantly conceived flexible bedroom areas can be used to provide further extension of the living space or closed off to create an ideal home office or studio. Organic materials and neutral colour palettes work harmoniously to embrace the natural surrounds, reflect the natural light and complement any style of furniture or artistic expression.
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Dawn scheme
Kitchen Customise your Splendour kitchen by choosing between the Dawn scheme’s uplifting hues, evocative of a sandy white beach filled with elegance and light, or the Dusk scheme’s richer tones that evoke a sense of refinement and warmth. Traditional and modern materials are brought together masterfully down to the smallest detail. Impeccable cabinetry is the perfect accompaniment to the luxurious floorboards while premium integrated appliances are paired to great effect with elegant stone and exquisite detailing.
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Dusk scheme
The Dusk scheme kitchen evokes a sense of refinement and warmth. Deeper tones offset the subtler hues in this scheme. Superb and striking cabinetry is beautifully offset against the luxurious timber floorboards. Exquisitely fashioned stone features in the kitchen island, benchtops and splashback. Premium integrated appliances complement the striking stone and meticulous detailing.
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Dawn scheme – Main bathroom Dusk scheme – Master bedroom ensuite
Bathroom The Splendour bathroom features a dazzlingly beautiful stone vanity offset by the subtle simplicity of the ceramic tiles. Sculpted fittings and fixtures gleam throughout these immaculately finished bathrooms. Decadent free-standing baths encourage supreme relaxation, while the inviting shower is the perfect place to wash away the day.
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Living from the Smart Design Studio, multi award-winning architect and interior designer, have adorned the internal spaces with a level of detail that can only be described as divine. Decadent stone brilliantly offsets the beautifully crafted joinery outside in and floorboards. You’ll hardly notice the transition from inside to out, with expansive glass sliding doors opening to a vast courtyard where you can dine alfresco-style or lie back and enjoy your latest book as the sun makes its way across the sky. A Splendour garden apartment will have you entertaining in the most glorious surrounds or peacefully enjoying the most wonderfully tranquil setting.
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With the express intent of creating joy in everyday living, Splendour’s design team have created sublime garden apartments where beauty is found around every perfectly crafted corner. Landscaped to perfection, your private garden will contain a variety of plant species providing you with seasonal variation that will delight every sense. From the extensive internal entertainment spaces that open seamlessly to the exquisitely landscaped exterior, your gaze extends to the lush canopy of green beyond.
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As far as the eye As though suspended in a higher realm, a Splendour penthouse apartment represents a home of great rarity and distinction. The Acacia Penthouse and sub-penthouse apartments enjoy breathtaking panoramas stretching across can see the roof gardens, over the treetops of Cooper Park and beyond to the Sydney City skyline, Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Discover perfection down to the finest detail, experience indoor and outdoor living as never before and enjoy meticulously selected finishes of the most refined calibre. Blue Gum and Coral Fern Penthouses enjoy front row seats to all that the exquisite Cooper parklands have to offer. Coral Fern penthouse-style apartments further exude exclusivity, boasting four bedrooms and full floor, park-front apartments with every room opening to an expansive balcony overlooking Cooper Park.
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Dusk scheme Penthouse Kitchen Your penthouse’s superb kitchen is a gourmet chef’s dream. Choose from an impeccable level of finish in either the uplifting Dawn Scheme or the evocative Dusk Scheme, as shown in this image. Exquisite stone kitchen island, benchtops and splashbacks complement the beautifully crafted joinery and timber floorboards. Long and luxurious, the kitchen island offers expansive bench space, from where you can take in the most beautiful outlooks in Sydney.
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Dusk scheme Penthouse Bathroom These exquisite bathrooms have been designed to offer soothing, oasis-like spaces where you can wash away the day. An impeccable level of finish and detailed design flows throughout these divine bathrooms. Integrating graciously sculptured fittings and fixtures throughout, Splendour’s bathrooms and ensuites exude a beautifully balanced natural palette in either the Dawn or Dusk scheme. A breathtaking stone bench and basin vanity for two takes pride of place, while the spacious bath and shower enclaves offer a suburb opportunity to unwind.
-48- -49- Actual view “The greatest gift of garden is the restoration of the five senses.” Hanna Rion, Writer. - THE SECRET GARDEN -
A tranquil oasis
A verdant and magical garden adds to Splendour’s unparalleled charms, drawing the natural beauty seen throughout Cooper Park even closer to home. Year-round enchantment is promised within this secluded garden of dreams that sits dramatically aloft the clifftop, forming a botanical escarpment. Manicured, lush lawns are surrounded by carefully selected, meticulously positioned plants and ground cover framed by recycled sandstone blocks. Adding to the magic and sense of serenity is a series of peace-inducing ornamental water features that will calm your every sense.
Along the cliff edge, native climbers cascade downwards, while the eye is inevitably drawn out to the immense green of Cooper Park and beyond. Discover sun-drenched grassy lawns or secluded shaded pockets as you explore these sublime gardens. Take the time to contemplate the important things in life within this idyllic slice of heaven. The gentle motion of water will calm the busiest mind, while the profusion of botanical splendour that surrounds you will lift the spirit immeasurably.
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The utmost convenience
In spite of its sublimely tranquil setting, Splendour’s location benefits from unsurpassed amenity. With the Sydney CBD only 6.5km away, Splendour offers access to the finer things in life as well as the more down to earth. Bike around or picnic at Cooper Park or Centennial Parklands and lakes, play a round of golf at Woollahra Golf Club in Rose Bay or pop down to Double Bay and catch the ferry to the famous Sydney Opera House for a dash of culture. Take a dip at Redleaf Pool or enjoy the waves of iconic Bondi and Tamarama beaches. Or better still, sit back and survey the best of Sydney from your own clifftop home.
With great cafés and restaurants just moments from Splendour, you’ll be spoiled for choice of places to wine, dine and linger. A short level stroll from Splendour brings you to the much loved Bellevue Hill Village, where locals enjoy a variety of shops, cafés, restaurants, a newsagency and post office plus many other amenities. Further on brings you to bustling Double Bay where you’ll find everything from groceries to Sydney’s finest high street retail, including fine dining and haute couture boutiques.
To add to this myriad of choice, enjoy yet another short level stroll from Splendour brings you to Westfield’s flagship shopping centre in Bondi Junction. Here you will find the ultimate in amenity, entertainment and shopping experience, as well as excellent train and bus connections to the CBD and beyond. A large number of Sydney’s most prestigious schools are located in close proximity, as are Bondi Junction’s profusion of medical facilities and specialist doctors.
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WESTFIELD BELLEVUE COOPER HILL PARK VILLAGE BONDI DOUBLE JUNCTION BAY
ROSE BAY
BONDI BEACH
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Niel en Park CONNECTIVITY 1. Bondi Junction Bus & Train Interchange 2. Edgecliff Bus & Train Interchange 3. Double Bay Ferry Wharf 4. Rose Bay Ferry Wharf VAUCLUSE 5. Sydney Seaplanes
PARKS 6. Cooper Park Kincoppal 33 School 7. Centennial Parklands
Royal otanic Ka ala SYDNEY CBD Garden 32 School LEISURE POINT PIPER Royal Motor 13 DOVER HEIGHTS Yacht Clu 8. Bondi Beach 9. Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk 10. Woollahra Golf Club Sydney DARLING POINT Ro e ay 5 Seaplane Ferry Whar 4 11. The Royal Sydney Golf Club WOOLLOOMOOLOO POTTS POINT Hyde 12 12. Redleaf Pool Park 28 Redlea Pool 13. Royal Motor Yacht Club 14 3 Cran rook School Ru hcutter Dou le ay 27 14. Rushcutters Bay Marina ay Marina Ferry Whar 11 Scot College ROSE BAY 15. Sydney Football Stadium The Royal DOUBLE BAY 10 Sydney 16. Sydney Cricket Ground 23 Woollahra Gol Clu A cha Gol Clu 29 School Dou le ay 17. Entertainment Quarter Shopping DARLINGHURST 18. Moore Park Golf Club 2 Edgecli Station DETAILED MAP NEXT PAGE SHOPPING CENTRAL NORTH BONDI STATION BELLEVUE HILL 19. Bellevue Hill Shopping Village elle ue Hill 20. Westfield Bondi Junction SURRY HILLS PADDINGTON Shopping Village 21. Woollahra Shopping WOOLLAHRA 19 elle ue 22. Paddington Shopping 22 6 24 Hill Pu lic 23. Double Bay Shopping Paddington 21 Cooper Park School BONDI BEACH 15 Shopping Woollahra Sydney Foot all Stadiu Shopping 25 PRESTIGIOUS EDUCATION 1 Redda Hou e 16 We t ield 24. Bellevue Hill Public School ondi Junction 20 8 Sydney Cricket ondi Junction Station ondi each 25. Reddam House Ground BONDI JUNCTION 26. Moriah College 17 BONDI Wa erley Entertain ent 27. Scots College Park uarter 9 18 7 28. Cranbrook School ondi to ronte Moore Park Centennial Coa tal Walk Gol Clu Parkland 29. Ascham School
TAMARAMA 30. St Catherine’s School 26 31. Emanuel School BRONTE Moriah College Ta ara a each 32. Kambala School ueen Park 33. Kincoppal School