International design practice FK has been selected as the lead architect for Landcom’s major redevelopment of the Chatswood Dive Site on Sydney’s lower north shore to deliver a new mixed-use precinct featuring up to 1,500 new homes across four towers.

Landcom, the NSW Government’s development agency, is planning to transform the site, located at 607 Pacific Highway, into a masterplanned district offering essential worker housing, expanded public spaces and key civic amenities. FK’s design supports the NSW Government’s housing targets through a blend of well-integrated apartments, community infrastructure and a high-quality public realm.

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The first phase of the masterplan will deliver 180 Build-to-Rent homes dedicated to essential workers, with FK’s design focused on providing secure, well-located apartments within a walkable and highly connected neighbourhood that’s also close to their jobs.

Up to 1,300 additional apartments will be built with a portion allocated for affordable housing as part of the broader masterplan, which also includes the adaptive reuse of the heritage-listed Mowbray House as a future community asset as well as activated podiums integrating childcare, health services, supermarkets and destination retail offerings.

The Chatswood Dive Site is one of the earliest precincts to demonstrate how design can advance build-to-rent accommodation for essential workers while fostering more resilient and connected urban environments.

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"Our vision is to create a strong, inclusive and vibrant community at the Chatswood Dive Site. FK’s masterplan brings together open green landscapes, walkable pedestrian links and the adaptive reuse of heritage spaces to foster a sense of place and belonging,” says FK Partner, Rob Mirams.

“With opportunities for public art, essential worker housing, well-integrated communal and retail amenities, this precinct is designed to grow with its community, supporting connection, accessibility and long-term liveability.”

Subject to approvals, construction is scheduled to begin in 2026, with the first residents anticipated to move in by 2028.

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