Topic - developments
Australian Unity’s The Grace named Best Retirement Living Development
Jun 27 2022
1 min read
Section Editor

The Grace Albert Park Lake in South Melbourne has been named Best Retirement Living Development at this year’s National Retirement Living Awards.

“As an architect, I have long championed the need to reinvent the built environments in which ageing is experienced, engaging purposeful use of design nuances that influence human behaviour and providing agency and amenity to older people so that they can age well,” said Lorraine Calder, General Manager Places at Australian Unity (pictured with the award).

The Grace, a $120 million project, features 79 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments over 18 levels and was designed by Melbourne architect Fender Katsalidis.

It is the first part of Australian Unity’s integrated retirement village model, Better Together. The Alba is being built next to The Grace.

“We’re looking forward to the launch of this highly anticipated development in 2023 which will include assisted living apartments, aged care suites and a stunning shared rooftop,” Beverly Smith, Executive General Manager Residential Communities said.

The award, sponsored by FMSA Architecture, recognises the best new or refurbished retirement living development.

Latest stories

Aged Care

Aged care home earnings “significant deterrent to future investment”: StewartBrown

The additional funding from the Australian Government and increased occupancy has helped residential aged care providers’ bottom line. 

Caroline Egan
23 hours ago
The Weekly SOURCE

New managerial roles for Ryman Healthcare Australia’s Cam Holland and Ingenia Communities’ Von Slater

One company’s loss is another company’s gain. Ryman Healthcare Australia CEO Cam Holland opted to leave the NZ publicly listed group as it implemented a comprehensive management restructure. He had opened Ryman’s ninth retirement village in...

Ian Horswill
05 Nov 2024
The Weekly SOURCE

DCM Group’s tour of innovative land lease communities and retirement villages in Port Stephens and Newcastle

The sight of residents enjoying themselves is testament to the endeavours of the small number of staff making it possible every day. DCM Group’s workforce boarded a mini bus at its Balmain East offices and were met and welcomed at: Palm Lake...

Ian Horswill
05 Nov 2024
The Weekly SOURCE

Is David Di Pilla making a land lease wrap up move on Lifestyle Communities and Ingenia?

Last Thursday David Di Pilla’s HMC Capital notified the ASX it had acquired 2.69% of Lifestyle Communities. It looks like they may also have access to another 4.6%, a total of 7.3%, whilst also owning around 8% of Ingenia. What is his strategy? Di...

Chris Baynes
05 Nov 2024