Gold Coast Terrace Homes Approved Inside the Health and Knowledge Precinct

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Brisbane developer Azure has received development approval for 114 terrace homes at Lumina, bringing $115 million in residential investment to one of Queensland’s most ambitious innovation precincts.

A New Chapter for the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct

There are parts of the Gold Coast that are quietly being transformed — not through the spectacle of beachfront towers, but through the considered, longer-term work of building a genuinely liveable city. The Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct is one of those places, and the approval of Azure’s 114-residence terrace project at 1 Clarke Street marks another significant step in that evolution.

Announced on 10 June 2026, the $115 million development sits on a 1.7-hectare site acquired by the Brisbane-based developer in October 2025. Development application was lodged in January 2026, and approval followed with a speed that reflects both the quality of the submission and the strength of Azure’s working relationship with Economic Development Queensland.

The Vision: Medium-Density Living in a High-Opportunity Location

In a Gold Coast market dominated by high-rise residential towers, Azure has made a deliberate choice. Rather than build upward, the project delivers a collection of two- and three-storey terrace homes — three-bedroom configurations alongside one- and two-bedroom apartment-style residences — across a human-scaled, medium-density neighbourhood.

It is a distinction worth noting. Medium-density living offers something the tower model rarely can: a sense of ground, of threshold, of a home that feels connected to the street and the community around it. Azure’s decision to pursue this format speaks to a wider shift in what considered urban development can look like in a fast-growing city.

Designed by Plus Studio, the architecture draws on an “urban coastalism” language — a design sensibility that softens built form with natural materials and coastal references, creating an environment that feels at ease within its surroundings rather than imposed upon them.

Amenity, Liveability and the Precinct Ecosystem

Residents will have access to a resort-style pool with multiple lounging zones and landscaped gardens — amenity designed for daily use rather than display. But perhaps the most compelling aspect of this project is its location within the broader precinct ecosystem.

The Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct is home to Griffith University, Gold Coast University Hospital, Gold Coast Private Hospital, and the emerging Lumina and Proxima Towers — a growing cluster of health, education and research tenancies that includes a 200-place childcare centre. For residents, that means proximity to employment, education and essential services on a scale rarely found in a single urban address.

Azure Founder Trent Keirnan described the approval as a milestone. “The Gold Coast continues to evolve, with demand for considered, high-quality residences at an all-time high. This project has been thoughtfully shaped to respond to that demand.”

A Collaboration Built on Shared Standards

The speed and quality of the approvals process reflects a productive partnership between Azure and Economic Development Queensland, with both parties aligned on the goal of unlocking housing supply in a precinct of genuine state significance.

“We’ve worked closely with Economic Development Queensland to bring this project forward,” Keirnan said, “and the collaboration has been both proactive and highly considered. Their shared commitment to quality housing outcomes has enabled a streamlined approvals process and a strong result for the precinct.”

It is the kind of public-private collaboration that tends to produce better outcomes — for the development, for the precinct, and for the people who will ultimately call it home.

What Comes Next

Azure is targeting an off-market release in the third quarter of 2026, with construction anticipated to commence at the same time. For those seeking an alternative to the Gold Coast’s high-rise residential market — something closer to the ground, more intimate in scale, and anchored in one of the city’s most dynamic and future-focused precincts — this project warrants close attention.

It is Azure’s second Gold Coast project, and if the first is any indication, it will not be the last.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct? The Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct is a major urban development zone in Southport anchoring Griffith University, Gold Coast University Hospital, Gold Coast Private Hospital, and a growing number of health, research and education tenancies. It is one of Queensland’s most significant innovation precincts.

What type of homes will Azure’s Lumina project deliver? The project will deliver 114 residences across two- and three-storey terrace homes, including three-bedroom terrace configurations and one- and two-bedroom apartment-style residences, designed by Plus Studio in an urban coastalism architectural style.

When will Azure’s Lumina terrace homes be available to purchase? Azure is targeting an off-market release in the third quarter of 2026, with construction expected to commence around the same time.

Why medium-density rather than high-rise? Azure has chosen a medium-density format to offer an alternative living option to the high-rise developments currently dominating the Gold Coast market — prioritising liveability, scale and connection to the streetscape.