A response to place from day one
Overview
Founded in 2010, we are inspired by the culture of cities and each Milieu project is conceived to make a positive contribution to its setting. Through our diverse activities, we seek out opportunities to foster connection, explore innovation, cultivate the everyday culture of design, and enable a well-lived life.
Based in Melbourne, Australia, the Milieu Group includes, Milieu Property, Milieu Built, Milieu Hospitality and Milieu Stays.
Photography: Gavin Green
Development
For Milieu, development is a creative act. Part problem-solving, part curatorial process, we focus on weaving together the physical and intangible fabric that brings cities to life.
We view all projects as an opportunity to draw on our collaborators’ unique talents, explore new perspectives, elevate the standards of urban design, and advocate for more progressive ways of living.
Explore our spaces
Nth Fitzroy by Milieu, Fitzroy North (Completed 2018)
Nth Fitzroy by Milieu, Fitzroy North (Completed 2018)
Peel By Milieu, Collingwood (Completed 2017)
Peel By Milieu, Collingwood (Completed 2017)
Nth Fitzroy by Milieu, Fitzroy North (Completed 2018)
223 Napier Street, Fitzroy (Completed 2019)
120 Campbell Street, Collingwood (Completed 2017)
120 Campbell Street, Collingwood (Completed 2017)
50 Moor Street, Fitzroy (Completed 2014)
Photography: Gavin Green, Dan Hocking, Rory Gardiner, Sean Fennessy and Tom Blachford
Hospitality
Hospitality plays a pivotal role in our approach to cultural production. Whether it’s a dining venue beneath a Milieu residential project, a stand-alone restaurant, an event or a social initiative, we view hosting as an opportunity to enrich the day-to-day life of a neighbourhood.
Through Milieu Hospitality we stay connected to our projects and purchasers long after settlement.
milieuhospitality.com.au
Congress, Collingwood (Completed 2017)
Congress, Collingwood (Completed 2017)
Congress, Collingwood (Completed 2017)
Future Future, Richmond (Completed 2018)
Future Future, Richmond (Completed 2018)
Future Future, Richmond (Completed 2018)
Future Future, Richmond (Completed 2018)
Lagotto, Fitzroy North (Completed 2019)
Lagotto, Fitzroy North (Completed 2019)
Lagotto, Fitzroy North (Completed 2019)
Lagotto, Fitzroy North (Completed 2019)
Photography: Morgan Hickinbotham, Josh Robenstone, Kate Shanasy and Jana Langhorst
Culture
Our culture is positive, collaborative and open. Expressed through initiatives that advocate for our approach, refine our understanding of the evolving context in which we work, and strengthen our connections with local communities, our culture guides every aspect of our business.
Our aim is to redefine development as a creative act
Creative Development
Building Better Cities is a global partnership of aligned developers that has been established by Milieu to challenge the status quo
Building Better Cities
Sustainability is inherent to good design and we believe it should come standard
Sustainability as Standard
Milieu Open Home offers purchasers and design enthusiast's alike an opportunity to see inside a completed Milieu home
Open Home
Field Trip is an ongoing initiative that takes us to some of the world’s most interesting cities—particularly those known for their innovative solutions to urban design
Field Trip
Working with a growing group of local artists, we explore the places and spaces unique to the city in which we live and work
Melbourne Milieu
The Milieu Podcast is a series of conversations with some of the architects and designers with whom we collaborate
Milieu Podcasts
Milieu Stays is the best way to experience what it’s like to live in a Milieu home—before you buy
Milieu Stays
Exploring Spaces of Influence on two wheels
Milieu Cycling
Milieu Built is a residential and commercial builder with an emphasis on delivering unique projects
Milieu Built
Community
Giving back to the neighbourhoods in which we operate is central to our approach. As part of our commitment to shaping better cities, we work with organisations, partners and employees to contribute to our communities, promote emerging arts and culture, and have a lasting impact on people’s day-to-day lives.
We envision a global economy that uses business as a force for good
Certified B Corporation
Open Kitchen
We are proud to be supporting Melbourne's cultural capital through our on-going partnership with the CCP
CCP Partnership
Homes for Homes imagines a city where everyone knows the peace of mind of having a place they call home
Homes for Homes
Press & Awards
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AwardThe Urban Developer: Shortlist (Medium Density Residential - Under 40) for Otter Place by Milieu2025View Award
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AwardApartment Advocacy Vic Apartment Awards for Excellence: Finalist (Diversity in Housing Choice) for Otter Place by Milieu2025
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Presshabitus living: Elsternwick Gardens set to make landscape the hero2024View Press
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AwardDezeen Awards: Longlist (Housing) for Park Street by Milieu, Brunswick2024View Award
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AwardSustainability Awards: Shortlist (Editor's Choice) for Park Street by Milieu, Brunswick2024View Award
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AwardSustainability Awards: Shortlist (Adaptive Reuse: Alteration/Addition) for Park Street by Milieu, Brunswick2024View Award
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AwardVictorian Apartment Awards for Excellence: Finalist (Refurbished) for Park Street by Milieu2024
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AwardAustralian Apartment Advocacy Awards for Excellence: Finalist (Refurbished) for Park Street by Milieu2024
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AwardVictorian Apartment Awards for Excellence: Winner (Refurbished) for Park Street by Milieu2024
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AwardDezeen Awards: Shortlist (Sustainable Renovation) for Park Street by Milieu, Brunswick2024View Award
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PressGreen Magazine: Park Street by Milieu2024
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AwardDulux Colour Awards: Shortlisted (Residential Interior) for Park Street by Milieu2024View Award
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AwardThe Urban Developer: Finalist (Excellence in Sustainability) for Park Street by Milieu2024View Award
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AwardHouses Award: Shorlisted (Sustainability) for Park Street by Milieu2024
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AwardINDE. Awards: Shortlist (The Multi-Residential Building) for Park Street by Milieu, Brunswick2024View Award
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PressThe Weekend Australian: Former ABC television studios sit to house boutique apartments2024View Press
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PressThe Australian Business Review: Former ABC studios site to house boutique apartments2024View Press
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AwardSustainability Awards: Shortlist (Multi-Residential Dwelling) for Park Street by Milieu, Brunswick2024View Award
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AwardArch Daily: Nominee (2023 Building of the Year) for 231 Napier Street, Fitzroy2023View Award
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PressThe Local Project: Balance and Restraint — Plant Street by Milieu2023View Press
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PressApartments & Developments: About Plant Street by Milieu2023View Press
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PressThe Design Files: This Sustainably-Renovated Apartment Building Is Designed Just For Renters2023View Press
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PressUrban: How Edition Office designed Milieu's 231 Napier Street, Fitzroy apartments2023View Press
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PressApartment & Developments: Milieu unveils fossil fuel-free apartments in Melbourne’s Malvern2023View Press
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PressApartments & Developments: From Blueprrint to Built Form: The Creative Collaborations of Developer, Designer & Architect2023View Press
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AwardAustralian Interior Design Awards: Shortlist Installation Design for Otter Place Display Gallery2023View Award
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PressHouses Magazine: 231 Napier Street, Fitzroy2022View Press
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PressThe Urban Developer: Property industry weighs in on the 2022 residential market2022View Press
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AwardThe Urban Developer: Winner (Development of the Year Medium-Density Residential) for Breese Street by Milieu, Brunswick2022View Award
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AwardThe AREA Awards: Winner (Contribution to Community) for Open Kitchen by Milieu Hospitality2022View Award
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PressThe Urban Developer: Milieu plans new HQ in Melbourne Fringe2022View Press
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PressWallpaper: Fitzroy apartment building blends refined interiors with robust concrete2022View Press
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PressThe Commercial Project: Designing for People and Planet - Redefining Multi-Residential Living2022View Press
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PressThe Commercial Project: Otter Place by DesignOffice and Hassell2022View Press
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PressThe Commercial Project: Sustainability Spotlight - Architects and Developers2022View Press
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PressDivisare: 231 Napier Street, Fitzroy2022View Press
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PressArchitecture & Design: Otter Place | Hassell / DesignOffice2022View Press
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PressThe Local Project: An Expression of Values – Otter Place by Milieu2022View Press
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PressThe Local Project: 231 Napier Street, Fitzroy2022View Press
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AwardAustralia Institute of Architecture (VIC Chapter): Shortlisted (Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing) for 231 Napier Street, Fitzroy2022
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AwardHouses Award: Shortlisted (Apartment or Unit) for 231 Napier Street, Fitzroy2022View Award
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PressVogue Living: 231 Napier Street, Fitzroy2022View Press
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AwardThe Property Council of Australia: Finalist 2022 Innovation & Excellence Awards (Award for Best Residential Development) for 223 Napier Street, Fitzroy2022View Award
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AwardThe Property Council of Australia: Finalist 2022 Innovation & Excellence Awards (Best Sustainable Development) for Breese Street, Brunswick2022View Award
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PressAustralian Institute of Architects: 223 Napier Street, Fitzroy2022View Press
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AwardThe Urban Developer: Finalist (Development of the Year Medium-Density Residential) for Bedford by Milieu, Collingwood2022View Award
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PressEst Living: 231 Napier Street2022View Press
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PressGreen Magazine: 2010 — onwards: A decade of creative development2022View Press
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AwardAustralia Institute of Architecture (VIC Chapter): Winner (Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing) for 231 Napier Street, Fitzroy2022View Award
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AwardINDE. Award: Shortlist (The Multi-Residential Building) for 231 Napier Street, Fitzroy2022View Award
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AwardINDE. Award: Shortlist (The Building) for 231 Napier Street, Fitzroy2022View Award
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PressArchitecture & Design: Bedford by Milieu, Collingwood2022View Press
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PressArchitecture & Design: Breese Street by Milieu, Brunswick2022View Press
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PressHunter & Folk: 231 Napier Street, Fitzroy2022View Press
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PressThe Local Project: Driving Sustainability – Milieu Celebrates a Decade of Projects and B Corp Certification2022View Press
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AwardDezeen Awards: Longlist (Housing) for 231 Napier Street, Fitzroy2022
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PressIndesign Live: Leading the shift to premium residential development2022View Press
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PressBelle Magazine: 231 Napier Street, Fitzroy2022View Press
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AwardAustralian Institute of Architecture (National): Shortlisted (Residential Architecture - Multiple Housing) for 231 Napier Street, Fitzroy2022View Award
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AwardGood Design Awards: Winner (Architectural Design) for 231 Napier Street, Fitzroy2022View Award
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PressThe Architecture Marketing Firm Podcast featuring Michael McCormack2022View Press
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PressThe Commercial Project: Gaining Ground - Milieu2022View Press
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PressHouses Magazine: Bedford by Milieu2022View Press
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AwardIdea. Awards: Shortlisted (Residential Multi) for 231 Napier Street, Fitzroy2021View Award
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PressThe Design Files: Most sustainable homes of 2020 — Nth Fitzroy by Milieu, Fitzroy North2021View Press
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AwardThe Urban Developer: Shortlisted (Development of the Year - Small Scale Residential 4-20) for 231 Napier Street, Fitzroy2021
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AwardThe Urban Developer: Shortlisted (Development of the Year - Medium-Density Residential) for Breese Street by Milieu, Brunswick2021
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AwardHouses Awards: Shortlisted (Apartment/Unit) for Breese Street by Milieu, Brunswick2021
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AwardHouses Awards: Shortlisted (Sustainability) for Breese Street by Milieu, Brunswick2021
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AwardAustralia Institute of Architecture (VIC Chapter): Shortlisted (Sustainability) for Breese Street by Milieu, Brunswick2021
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AwardMonocle Design Award: Winner (Top Property Developer) for Milieu Property2021View Award
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AwardThe Urban Developer: Shortlisted (Excellence in Sustainability) for Breese Street by Milieu, Brunswick2021
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PressMonocle Design Awards "Top Property Developer" — Breese Street by Milieu, Brunswick2021View Press
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PressThe Local Project: Breese Street by Milieu, Brunswick2021View Press
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PressDomain article: Breese Street by Milieu, Brunswick2021View Press
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PressThe Urban Developer: Five innovative developers to watch in 20212021View Press
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PressThe Monocle Minute: Breese Street by Milieu, Brunswick2021View Press
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PressThe Local Project: 223 Napier Street, Fitzroy2021View Press
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AwardINDE. Award: Honourable Mention (The Multi-Residential Building) for Breese Street by Milieu, Brunswick2021View Award
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AwardSustainability Awards: Winner (Multi-Residential Dwelling) for Breese Street by Milieu, Brunswick2021
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PressDesign Your Life Podcast: Designing Communities of Influence featuring Mike McCormack2021View Press
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AwardIdea. Awards: Shortlisted (Residential Multi) for Breese Street by Milieu, Brunswick2021View Award
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PressDIVISARE: Nth Fitzroy by Milieu, Fitzroy North2021View Press
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AwardUDIA Victoria 2021 Awards for Excellence: Shortlisted (High Density Development) for Breese Street, Brunswick2021
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AwardUDIA Victoria 2021 Awards for Excellence: Shortlisted (Design Excellence) for 231 Napier Street, Fitzroy2021
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PressThe Design Files: 223 Napier Street, Fitzroy2021View Press
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AwardThe Urban Developer Awards: Shortlisted (Development of the Year) for 223 Napier Street, Fitzroy2020
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AwardUrban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA): Shortlisted (Medium Density Development) for 223 Napier Street, Fitzroy2020
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AwardUrban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA): Shortlisted (Design Excellence Award) for 223 Napier Street, Fitzroy2020
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PressNelson Alexander news: Dight Street by Milieu, Collingwood2020View Press
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PressGreen Magazine: Design Excellence Scorecard — Brunswick East by Milieu, Brunswick East2020View Press
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PressYellowtrace: 223 Napier Street, Fitzroy2020View Press
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PressAustralian Design Review: Interview — Shannon Peach2020View Press
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PressThe Local Project: Landmark Brunswick project — Wilson Ave by Neometro and Milieu2020View Press
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PressMonocle Magazine: The Entrepreneurs2020View Press
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PressArchello: Dight Street by Milieu, Collingwood2020View Press
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PressArchello: Nth Fitzroy by Milieu, Fitzroy North2020View Press
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PressBelle Magazine: Smart Spaces — 223 Napier Street, Fitzroy2020View Press
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PressThe Local Project: Embracing Modernist Principles — 223 Napier Street, Fitzroy2020View Press
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PressThe Design Files: Nth Fitzroy by Milieu, Fitzroy North2020View Press
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PressUrban: One Wilson Ave by Neometro and Milieu, Brunswick2020View Press
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PressElle Decor Spain: 223 Napier Street, Fitzroy2020View Press
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PressAustralian Design Review: Brunswick East by Milieu, Brunswick East2020View Press
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PressImagicasa: 223 Napier Street, Fitzroy2020View Press
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PressThe Monocle Minute: Albert Fields, Brunswick2020View Press
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PressArchitecture & Design Australia: Albert Fields, Brunswick2020View Press
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PressThe Local Project: Brunswick East by Milieu, Brunswick East2020View Press
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PressDezeen: Freadman White — 223 Napier Street, Fitzroy2020View Press
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AwardAustralian Institute of Architects Awards (National): National Award (Residential Architecture, Multiple Housing Category) for 223 Napier Street, Fitzroy2020
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AwardAustralian Institute of Architects Awards (VIC Chapter): The Best Overend Award (Residential Architecture, Multiple Housing Category) for 223 Napier Street, Fitzroy2020
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AwardAustralian Institute of Architects Awards (National): Commendation (Interior Architecture) for 223 Napier Street, Fitzroy2020
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AwardAustralian Institute of Architects Awards (VIC Chapter): Winner (Interior Architecture) for 223 Napier Street, Fitzroy2020
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AwardAustralian Think Brick Awards: Winner (Kevin Borland Masonry Award) for 223 Napier Street, Fitzroy2020
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AwardMelbourne Design Awards Driven X Design: Silver (Multi-Residential Constructed) for 223 Napier Street, Fitzroy2020
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AwardGood Design Awards: Accolade (Architectural Design Commercial and Residential) for 223 Napier Street, Fitzroy2020
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AwardINDESIGN Sustainability Awards: Shortlisted (Multiple Dwelling) for 223 Napier Street, Fitzroy2020
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AwardAustralian Interior Design Awards: Shortlisted (Residential Design) for 223 Napier Street, Fitzroy2020
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AwardHouses Awards: Shortlisted (Apartment or Unit) for 223 Napier Street, Fitzroy2020
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AwardIDEA (Interior Design Excellence Awards): Shortlisted (Multi-Residential) for 223 Napier Street, Fitzroy2020
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AwardDezeen Awards: Longlist (Housing) for 223 Napier Street, Fitzroy2020
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AwardINDE Awards: Shortlisted (Multi-residential) for Nth Fitzroy by Milieu, Fitzroy North2019
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AwardAustralian Institute of Architects Awards (VIC Chapter): Commendation for Nth Fitzroy by Milieu, Fitzroy North2019
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AwardHouses Awards: Shortlisted (Apartment/Unit Category) for Nth Fitzroy by Milieu, Fitzroy North2019
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AwardUrban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA): Shortlisted (Medium Density) for Nth Fitzroy by Milieu, Fitzroy North2019
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AwardUrban Developer Awards: Shortlisted (Development of the Year, Medium Density) for Nth Fitzroy by Milieu, Fitzroy North2019
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AwardUrban Developer Awards: Shortlisted (Development of the Year, Small Density) for Dight Street, Collingwood2019
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PressGreen Magazine: Nth Fitzroy by Milieu, Fitzroy North2019View Press
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PressIndesign Live: The hospo blend — a conversation with Shannon Peach2019View Press
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PressHouses: Peel by Milieu, Collingwood2019View Press
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PressDomain: Design gets the green light — Breese Street by Milieu, Brunswick2019View Press
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PressArtichoke Magazine: Congress2019View Press
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PressSunday Life: Shannon & Nadine at Hertford Street, Fitzroy2019View Press
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PressQantas Magazine: New in town — FutureFuture & Congress2019View Press
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AwardHouses Awards: Shortlisted (Apartment/Unit) for Peel by Milieu, Collingwood2019
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PressGreen Magazine: Designing for Life — Breese Street by Milieu, Brunswick2019View Press
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PressBelle Magazine: Curating communities — Breese Street by Milieu, Brunswick2019View Press
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AwardUrban Developer Awards: Finalist (Excellence in Sustainability) for Breese Street by Milieu, Brunswick2019
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PressHouses: Nth Fitzroy by Milieu, Fitzroy North2019View Press
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PressVogue Living: Nth Fitzroy by Milieu, Fitzroy North2019View Press
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PressThe Local Project: Interpreting Heritage — 231 Napier Street, Fitzroy2019View Press
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PressArch Daily: Nth Fitzroy by Milieu, Fitzroy North2019View Press
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PressSunday Age: Very Happy Jans — Breese Street by Milieu, Brunswick2019View Press
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PressBelle Magazine: Smart Spaces — 120 Campbell Street, Collingwood2018View Press
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AwardUrban Developer Awards: Winner (Development of the Year, Medium Density) for Peel by Milieu, Collingwood2018
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AwardIDEA (Interior Design Excellence Awards): Winner (Multi Residential Interiors) for Peel by Milieu, Collingwood2018
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AwardWorld Architecture Festival: Shortlisted (Multi Residential) for Peel by Milieu, Collingwood2018
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AwardUrban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA): Shortlisted (Medium Density) for Peel by Milieu, Collingwood2018
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AwardHouses Awards: Shortlisted (Apartment/Unit) for Hertford Street, Fitzroy2018
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AwardUrban Developer Awards: Winner (Development of the Year, In-fill residential) for Hertford Street, Fitzroy2018
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AwardUrban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA): Shortlisted (Medium Density) for Hertford Street, Fitzroy2018
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AwardHouses Awards: Shortlisted (Apartment/Unit) for 120 Campbell Street, Collingwood2018
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AwardGood Design Awards: Gold Award for 120 Campbell Street, Collingwood2018
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AwardIDEA (Interior Design Excellence Awards): Shortlisted (Multi Residential Interiors) for 120 Campbell Street, Collingwood2018
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AwardAustralian Institute of Architects Awards (VIC Chapter): Shortlisted for 120 Campbell Street, Collingwood2018
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AwardUrban Developer Awards: Finalist (Excellence in Design Innovation) for 120 Campbell Street, Collingwood2018
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PressHabitus Living: Thinking outside the box — 120 Campbell Street, Collingwood2018View Press
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AwardAustralian Institute of Architects Awards (VIC Chapter): Commendation (Residential Architecture, Multiple Housing category) for 1 Bedford Street, Collingwood2016
People
People are the foundation of our business. We foster an environment that promotes individuality and encourages people to learn, grow and thrive—both professionally and personally. Respect, sincerity and open-mindedness are extended to all staff, contractors, business partners, collaborators, and purchasers, as we design and deliver projects made by people, for people.
Michael McCormack, Managing Director
Ross Troon, Chairman
Shannon Peach, Director, Head of Development
Katie McCormack, 1982—2022
Ian Glass, Group Chief Financial Officer
Patrick Cooney, Director, Head of Sales
Stuart Whiteroad, Head of Construction Delivery
Sally Gordon, Marketing and Communications Manager
Jessie Legge, Senior Development Manager
Willy Hoogeveen, Senior Development Manager
James Mirtschin, Development Analyst
Ryan Shinton, Financial Accountant
Adam Guala, Sales Executive
Jack Bakker, Development Manager
Sam Gant, Head of Operations
