AURA at Melbourne Square
AURA rises majestically as the gateway to Melbourne Square, offering an elevated residential experience where inspired Japanese design meets natural Australian beauty. This award-winning development - recognised as Master Plan World Silver Winner at the FIABCI World Prix d'Excellence Awards 2024 - redefines luxury apartment living through its philosophy of meaningful, wellness-focused design. At AURA, every element is crafted to inspire clarity, connection, and quiet transcendence. The development's innovative vertical layering concept creates distinct worlds of amenity across multiple sky-level zones: the holistic wellness sanctuary of Aura Club and Aura Gardens on Level 7, the sophisticated entertaining spaces of Meridian Club spanning Levels 49-50, and the exclusive Cumulus Club on Levels 66-67. This thoughtfully orchestrated residential experience delivers over 7,000m² of curated amenity spaces, from state-of-the-art fitness facilities and a 25-metre heated pool to a traditional tea house, golf simulator, cinema, and reformer Pilates studio. Five distinct residence collections offer refined living spaces to suit diverse lifestyles. Luma Residences (Levels 8-29) and Nova Residences (Levels 30-50) provide contemporary apartments from studios to spacious three-bedroom homes. Cira Residences (Levels 51-54) and Alta Residences (Levels 55-64) deliver elevated living with sweeping city views, while the exclusive Halo Penthouses crown the development on Level 65. Apartment configurations range from efficient 41m² studios to generous 119m² three-bedroom residences, each designed with Japanese-inspired attention to detail and natural material palettes. Beyond the tower, Melbourne Square establishes Melbourne's most liveable Parkside Precinct. The 3,745m² Kennedy Park offers lush established gardens, a natural auditorium, and waterfall feature at your doorstep. On-site convenience includes Woolworths Southbank - Victoria's first double-storey supermarket with 7am-midnight trading - plus a diverse retail strip featuring 10 Hoff Café, Sama Sama Hometown Delights, BWS, and Pacific Asian Grocery Store. This is urban living refined: where daily wellness, cultural connection, and architectural excellence converge to create a calm, connected, and beautifully considered lifestyle.
Features
- Japanese Design Philosophy Meets Southbank: Natural materials, mindful spaces, and elevated aesthetics throughout
- Walking Distance to Melbourne CBD: Transform your daily commute into a wellness ritual along the Yarra
- 7,000m² Vertical Amenity Across Four Levels: Wellness sanctuary, sky dining, and entertainment spaces
- Victoria's First Double-Storey Woolworths: On-site supermarket trading 7am-midnight for ultimate convenience
- Arts & Culture Precinct Access: NGV, Arts Centre, and Hamer Hall within immediate reach
- 3,745m² Kennedy Park On Your Doorstep: Private parkland with gardens, auditorium, and waterfall feature
- Five Distinct Residence Collections: Curated living from 41m² studios to exclusive Halo Penthouses
- On-Site Nido Early School: Reggio Emilia education within the Melbourne Square precinct
- Award-Winning Development Pedigree: Multiple Property Guru Asia awards including Best Mixed Use Development
Architecture
AURA at Melbourne Square stands within a precinct defined by its ambitious architectural vision and deeply layered urban amenity. Anchored by a full-line Woolworths supermarket and childcare centre, the community grows around Kennedy Park – Southbank's only 3,745m² landscaped parkland of mature gardens, a waterfall and immersive green relief. This integrated framework forms the foundation for AURA's refined architectural, interior and landscape response by COX, DKO and Oculus.
Gateway to Melbourne Square
Japanese-inspired wellness ecosystem
Residences
The residences embrace Japanese principles of calm, clarity and crafted simplicity, expressed through natural timbers, tactile finishes and softly layered spaces. Inspired by the Australian landscape, materials such as stone, warm earth tones and organic textures create a sanctuary of understated beauty, balance and everyday serenity.
Amenities
Each level of AURA expresses a unique dimension of wellness — from restorative garden retreats to elevated social spaces and sky-high sanctuaries. This carefully layered experience forms a refined ecosystem of living, crafted for clarity, connection, and elevated everyday rituals. More than a building, AURA embodies the balance and quiet refinement of modern Japanese wellness philosophy
Location
AURA Gardens offer a serene, Japanese-inspired retreat with curated outdoor dining, tranquil courtyard seating, a tea house pavilion and meticulously manicured landscapes. Designed for quiet reflection and gentle connection, these gardens elevate everyday rituals through balance, beauty and nature-led calm.
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