SYDNEY (June 5): Top Ryde City Living was named “Best Australian Outdoor Project” at the 2015 Housing Industry Association (HIA)-CSR Australian Housing Awards ceremony held at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre last Friday.

The project is by Australia-based property developer Crown Group Holdings.

The HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards commends outstanding homes, kitchens and bathrooms designed and built by HIA members. Winners are selected from state-based finalists. It has 21 categories of awards.

Crown Group’s Top Ryde City Living, completed in August 2014, is a seven-tower 653-apartment development that comprises studios, one, two and 3-bedroom units and penthouses.

Its common facilities include a music room, library, media theatre, and indoor and outdoor function areas.

There are also a 25m infinity pool, extension landscaped gardens, water features, a children’s playground, and barbecue zones set among about 6,000 sq m of outdoor space.

“Top Ryde City Living showcased as the Best Outdoor Project in the country is a testament to Crown Group’s signature resort-style living,” said Crown Group project and commercial sales director Roy Marcellus in a statement.

The development has landscaped areas and resort-style amenities, including views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge from the viewing platforms. The Blue Mountains and North Shore are also visible.

More than 600 residents now occupy Top Ryde City Living, positioned on the vantage point above Top Ryde City Shopping Centre.

The development is designed by architects Robertson+Marks with its final stage — Viva by Crown — featuring interiors by Japanese-Australian firm Koichi Takada Architects.

Top Ryde City Living’s previous accolades include the International Property Award for Best Residential Development (Australia) 2014, the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) High Density Development Award 2013, the UDIA NSW President’s Award 2013 and the Master Builders Association Excellence in Housing Award 2013.

Crown Group, co-founded in 1994 by architect Iwan Sunito and engineer Paul Sathio, is a property group specialising in property development, investment and serviced apartments. The company has offices in Australia, Indonesia and Singapore.

This article first appeared in The Edge Property pullout, on June 5, 2015.

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