Andrew and Rob Gray of Graya, with Frank Licastro of Frank Developments, have launched a new, multi-residential development, Maison, in New Farm.
They are three of the biggest names in Brisbane development, known for changing the landscape of the city’s inner suburbs with their cutting-edge take on the Queenslander home.
Now, friends and industry peers Rob and Andrew Gray of Graya, and Frank Licastro of Frank Developments are taking on a new challenge — launching their first multi-residential project.
French for ‘home’, Maison is set to be a landmark development in Brisbane for its nature-inspired design, featuring landscaped planting wraps that cascade along the curved façade.
A render of one of the residences in Maison, a new multi-residential development coming to 60 Moray St, New Farm. Image supplied.
With the ambition of becoming the city’s most exclusive address, the building will comprise only five, full-floor sky homes in the heart of New Farm — embracing the growing demand for low-maintenance apartments with house-like qualities.
The property moguls spent two years searching for the perfect site on which to bring their vision to life before finding 60 Moray Street.
“We have known each other for over a decade, since we started in the construction industry,” Mr Licastro said.
A render of Maison, coming to 60 Moray St, New Farm. Image: Frank Developments.
“We had been looking for the right site for well over two years and we found it on a beautifully square corner block in Moray Street, which allowed for three sides of light in our sky homes.”
Each of the five residences will have four bedrooms, direct lift access, an abundance of natural light, cross-ventilation and floor-to-ceiling glass framing sweeping views of Brisbane’s skyline, river and New Farm.
The development will have a private recreational deck for residences one to four, which will include a pool, barbecue and alfresco and lounge spaces.
The penthouse will have its own private rooftop with a pool, barbecue area and open space.
Construction is due to commence next month and is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Graya and Frank Developments are behind a number of luxury home builds in Brisbane’s inner-city suburbs.
The trio teamed up to create the luxury home known as ‘Laurent’ in Paddington, which sold for $4 million last year.
It was only a matter of time before they brought their passion and pedigree for design innovation, craftmanship and quality to the multi-residential space.
Rob Gray said he hoped Maison’s location and design would make it a landmark building that people would recognise for years to come.
“There was no better place in Brisbane to have a luxury apartment than the New Farm river strip,” Mr Gray said.
“We were so happy when we found our site. The corner lot makes the floor plans extremely efficient and liveable, unlike many of the dark and compromised floor plans you see time and again.
“We feel many people are missing the market by not truely delivering what their end occupant wants in regards to design and lifestyle. We have long careers ahead of us but we know this will be a flagship project that we have put everything we have into.”
Designed by architect Joe Adsett to stand the test of time, the building will use natural and eco-friendly materials to ensure the vertical greenery will be irrigated by a rainwater harvesting system.
Mr Adsett said Maison would offer apartment living with the same spatial qualities and characteristics of a house, within walking distance of James Street, New Farm Park, Howard Smith Wharves and the CBD.
“Joe thinks like a luxury house designer, so his attention to detail is phenomenal in the apartment space and it will be sought-after by people looking for a house replacement,” Mr Gray said.
Ray White New Farm principal Matt Lancashire has been appointed as the project’s marketing agent and has already sold one of the apartments offmarket to a couple from Sydney.
“The inner-city apartment market has been crying out for a build of this high standard and quality,” Mr Lancashire said.
“This early offmarket sale shows you there’s a lot of pent-up demand.
“Maison is exactly what affluent downsizers and executives desire. They still want to live in the inner city, but without the maintenance of a big family home. These units are bigger than most houses but owners will be able to lock up and go easily.”
A render of one of the residences in Maison, a new multi-residential development coming to 60 Moray St, New Farm. Image supplied.
Originally from Brisbane, buyers Justin and Dominique Hind have been living in Sydney for the past two decades, but the Sunshine State will always be home.
“With a young family, we’re now spending an increased amount of time in Brisbane and we were looking for a base to come and go from,” Mr Hind said.
“We’ve also been long time fans of the boys at Graya and of Joe Adsett’s work.
“When Maison came to life, it had our instant interest combining an unbeatable location in New Farm, amazing world class design and superior quality that Graya is known for.”
THE BASICS
Name of development: MAISON
Brief description: Maison is set to be a landmark in Brisbane for its nature inspired design, which boasts landscaped planting wraps that cascade along the curved façade.
Developers: Graya™ and Frank Developments
Architect: Joe Adsett Architects
Prices: From $2.7 million
Address: 60 Moray Street, New Farm, Brisbane
Construction start: October 2020
Expected construction finish: Fourth quarter of 2021
Website for further details: www.maisonnewfarm.com.au
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