Montague Apartments

Modern multi-story apartment building with curved balconies, black and white exterior, large windows, plants on balconies, trees and street in foreground, partly cloudy sky.

Located on a leafy South Melbourne corner, this boutique development of three whole-floor apartments reinterprets the area’s Edwardian and Art Deco heritage through a refined contemporary lens. Each three-bedroom plus study residence includes direct access to a private two-car garage, storage, and generous outdoor living, while two rooftop pools and dining terraces crown the building, framing city views.

The sculptural façade; defined by horizontal lines, curved balconies, and planters, references the eaves and fenestration of the adjacent 1873 O’Connell’s Pub, ensuring the new form sits respectfully within its historic setting. A full-height green wall along Patterson Place softens the building’s edges and links it to the leafy surrounds.

Sustainability is embedded through passive design: northern orientation maximises daylight, deep balconies mitigate heat gain, and double glazing enhances comfort. The project also contributes positively to the public realm, reducing on-street parking and improving local amenity.

Internally, a pared-back palette of marble, oak herringbone flooring, and black cabinetry offers a robust, elegant foundation for individual expression. Light refracted from rooftop pools filters into living spaces below, a poetic gesture that captures the project’s essence; crafted, connected, and enduring. Together, these apartments present a sophisticated and sustainable model for urban living.

Modern multi-story residential building behind a large tree with green leaves, street view with sidewalk and a person walking blurred in motion.
Modern living room with a white wall, a central black TV, a fireplace, and a marble ledge with decorative items. Light curtains, wooden flooring, and a gray sofa with a coffee table holding a book, a vase with flowers, and a black decorative object.
Modern dining room with a wooden table, black chairs, a black vase with white flowers, large windows, and potted cacti in the corner.
An interior hallway with black wall paneling, light wood flooring, white ceiling, and a door at the end leading to an outdoor balcony with a view of the sky and clouds.
Modern dining room with wooden table, nine black chairs, large window with sheer curtains, potted cactus plants, vase with white orchid, and skylights in ceiling.
Modern apartment balcony with outdoor dining table and chairs, black railing, adjacent sliding glass doors, and greenery, under a partly cloudy sky.
Modern kitchen with white marble island, black stools, white curtains, black cabinets, and wooden flooring.
Modern living room with white walls, a gray sofa, a black armchair, a wooden coffee table with books and vases, large windows with sheer curtains, and a balcony with trees outside.
Interior of a modern bathroom with a black wood vanity, white sink, marble wall and floor tiles, and a large mirror.
Aerial view of a modern house's rooftop pool area at dusk with outdoor seating and lush greenery.