It was a different world when Art Group began its Northbourne Avenue precinct in 2019.
Battling through intense smoke and COVID restrictions, the developer has so far successfully delivered two of the four planned buildings.
The third building, Calypso, is on track for completion in mid-2025, and the fourth and final building, Vermillion, has begun construction with apartments only just hitting the market.
“Having already built the Mulberry and Kashmir buildings in our Northbourne Precinct, Vermillion benefits from our collected experience and will have the best of them all,” says Art Group development director Gabe Szivek.
The 166 residences come with floor plans ranging from studios and one-bedroom apartments to four bedrooms, including a mix of townhouses.
“The beauty of it is that it’s such a diverse mix of apartment types,” Szivek says. “A select few even have their own private rooftop garden.
“This is such a unique product in Canberra, especially where it’s located. It’s your last chance to buy off the plan from Art Group in this area.”
Szivek says the large mix in apartments leads to price points that cater to all types of buyers.
“We believe most apartments need to be built for owner-occupiers,” he says. “Our attention to detail, especially in the floor plans, has led to homes designed for how people will actually use them.”
The Vermillion floor plans cleverly maximise living spaces and create an intelligent interior flow. The kitchens are spacious, and there’s plenty of storage in the bathrooms, with customisations available.
Impressively, the interiors have been designed by The Block judge and celebrated designer Darren Palmer.
Textures, patterns and materials work together to give the homes a unique, luxurious and, most importantly, timeless feel.
Consistency of colour palettes and transitions between hard and soft flooring create an effortless flow between living and sleeping areas and onto the balconies.
The building’s configuration is also unique, split into two to allow for as much natural light and ventilation into every single apartment as possible.
“The site is like a pentagon, which has led to a unique building shape,” Szivek says. “The width of the building constantly changes, which is how we’ve been able to create such diverse floor plans.
“The breezeway in the middle is there so you don’t feel like you’re living in an apartment block. There’s no formal lobby and you don’t enter through just one entrance.
“This also means the apartments on the ground floor have secure access straight to the front door.”
Vermillion’s amenity is just as impressive as the homes, without going too over the top.
Communal spaces include a mezzanine-level workspace and common room as well as a space for gatherings, and an outdoor entertainment area.
A communal rooftop includes barbecues and views of Mount Ainslie, Mount Majura and the tower on Black Mountain. There’s also a gym with quality equipment.
Situated in Dickson, Vermillion is close to both the inner city and nature.
“This is a part of Dickson that’s so close to the city,” Szivek says. “The tram stop is at your doorstep and it’s only about four minutes until you’re in the city centre.”
Construction has already reached the first level, with expected completion at the end of 2025.
“Vermillion is the result of our combined experience from our previous Northbourne developments, two of which have won notable awards. It’s the jewel on the crown, as they say.”