The New Wellness Benchmark: How Smart Developers Are Creating Genuine Value
Discover why wellness amenity benchmarks have doubled from 6m² to 12m² per apartment and how leading developers like South Beach and La Pelago are setting new standards. Expert insights from 20 years in property development.
Hidden in Plain Sight: Unlocking Value in Shopping Centres
In today’s property landscape, the integration of in-house design and development leadership is no longer a luxury but a strategic imperative. By embedding architectural expertise and project management directly within development teams, ASX-listed developers can navigate complexity with greater agility, ensuring feasibility aligns seamlessly with delivery. This approach fosters a grounded, professional framework that balances innovation with pragmatism, ultimately driving superior outcomes in an increasingly competitive market.
The Hospitality Mindset: Unlocking Value in Mixed-Use Development
Approaching residential design with hospitality-led thinking elevates outcomes for mixed-use precincts. Drawing on decades of experience with leading projects like Hotel Chadstone and Queen’s Wharf Brisbane, this article reveals how the ‘hotel mindset’ creates lifestyle-rich environments, aligns stakeholders, and integrates amenity for lasting value. Find out how to move beyond standard design for places that delight residents, guests, and investors alike.
The Future is Built on the Foundations of the Past: Why Adaptive Reuse is the Smart Choice
What separates successful developers isn't just capital—it's vision. When others see problems, strategic design directors see possibilities. Discover how combining feasibility expertise with creative problem-solving transforms challenging spaces, such as Emporium Level 4, into profitable destinations that exceed expectations.
Not Just Pretty Pictures: Why Design Managers Are the Strategic Asset Australian Developers Need
What is Design Management?: Discover how dual-skilled design managers can revolutionise Australian & Global property development by reducing cost overruns and enhancing project efficiency.
The Most Anticipated Luxury Hotel Openings in Asia & Australia: 2025 Edition
Explore the most anticipated luxury hotel openings across Asia and Australia in 2025. Discover high-end destinations for your next exceptional travel experience. For collaboration, please feel free to reach out for your next project or engagement. www.shannoncloete.com
The Future of Build-to-Rent in Australia: Setting New Global Benchmarks with Hotel Partnerships & Wellness Curation
The Build-to-Rent (BTR) sector in Australia is evolving rapidly. As competition grows, developers must look beyond traditional rental models to create differentiated, experience-driven communities. The next evolution? Hotel partnerships combined with wellness curation.
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Leveraging Your Front Door: Unlocking Value in External Retail Spaces
Retailer portals, and creating a high-street activation of shopfronts for shopping centre exterior and external facades. Architectural solutions.

