This month, we marked a significant milestone — the groundbreaking of New Epping Medical, a $100 million, six-storey medical facility at the heart of our New Epping Health Hub. With Kane Constructions appointed as builder, it’s a moment that reflects years of considered planning and a genuine commitment to the people of Melbourne’s north. Melbourne’s…
At Riverlee, we believe the built environment should do more than provide a place to work. It should support wellbeing, connection and everyday experience. One of the ways we bring this philosophy to life is through the integration of biophilic design across our workplaces and shared environments. Modern workplaces are often defined by glass, steel,…
Riverlee is proud to announce that Seafarers – and 1 Hotel & Homes, Melbourne – has been recognised at the 2025 UDIA Victoria Awards for Excellence as the 2025 Victorian Project of the Year, as well as the recipient of the Urban Renewal and High-rise Apartment awards. These significant recognitions cap off a landmark year…
There are moments that remind us why we do what we do, and as we reach the final stretch of 2025, this feels like one of them. Seeing 1 Hotel & Homes Melbourne come to life on the riverfront, the culmination of over a decade of vision and collaboration has been something truly special. With…
At Riverlee, we believe that a building’s identity should reflect more than its owner, it should connect to place, history and community. This philosophy underpins our approach to repositioning and renaming assets, where heritage and cultural significance guide the future of a space. Our recent collaboration with The Hanging Garden Group in nipulana/Hobart exemplifies this…
In August, Riverlee celebrated three extraordinary decades of business at 1 Hotel Melbourne, surrounded by the collaborators and friends who have shaped our journey. From Clement Lee’s first residential project on Melbourne’s Flinders Street in 1993, Riverlee has grown into a family business defined by more than buildings. This milestone was a chance to reflect…
After more than a decade of thoughtful regeneration, Riverlee is proud to announce the opening of 1 Hotel Melbourne. Developed in partnership with leading global hospitality brand 1 Hotels, this nature-infused luxury destination brings a new dimension to Melbourne’s hospitality landscape—where sustainability, nature and Melbourne’s rich maritime heritage intersect. Set along 220 metres of Yarra…
For 50 years, this stretch of the Birrarung lay dormant but held the promise of something great. Now, Seafarers Rest has officially opened as Melbourne’s newest riverfront public park, the first in more than 20 years. At a ceremony attended by City of Melbourne Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece, Melbourne City Councillor Kevin Louey, and the…
A forgotten piece of Melbourne’s waterfront transforms into Australia’s first sustainable luxury sanctuary on the Yarra River In 2011, we embarked on a journey to breathe new life into a dormant section of Melbourne’s historic waterfront. As we stand on the precipice of welcoming our first guests and residents to Australia’s first 1 Hotel &…
As we enter 2025, we’d like to share achievements across our portfolio and our vision for the year ahead. This year, as we prepare to welcome our first guests and residents to Australia’s first 1 Hotel & Homes at Seafarers, we’re reminded that the most meaningful projects are worth the wait. Beginning in 2011, we…
In a city facing unprecedented challenges, Melbourne’s commercial landscape has transformed dramatically since 2020. With CBD vacancy rates hovering around 20% compared to pre-COVID levels below 6%, creating enduring tenancies has become the industry’s pressing challenge. Yet amid this downturn, Riverlee has defied the odds at 179 Queen Street in Melbourne’s commercial and legal precinct,…
