At Como Terraces in South Yarra, architecture and nature align in a refined response to place and materiality. In conversation with The Local Project, Director David Brooks and Cbus Property’s Kaelene Stojanovski discussed the project’s guiding principles of restraint, longevity and human experience – featuring V-ZUG appliances.
Set on the banks of the Yarra River in Melbourne, Como Terraces by Carr is a thoughtful architectural response to place that balances both monumentality and intimacy. Developed by Cbus Property and Sterling Global, this boutique multi-residential project comprises 39 apartments across eight buildings, each carefully positioned to step down the 26-metre fall of the South Yarra site.
Central to Carr’s approach was prioritising pedestrian access and flow. “From the beginning is the stairwell and laneway that wanders up through a hilltop village,” says David Brooks, director of Carr. “As soon as you come through that airlock, you get this sense of calm.” This transition allows residents to escape the busy urban realm to find a sense of retreat in the inner courtyards and communal spaces. “You’ve got the residential lobby to begin with, and then you discover the private dining and the lounge libraries as you wander through the trees.”
Inside, the residences are similarly tranquil. The interiors are deliberately pared back with a neutral palette, engineered European oak floors and travertine stone, which contributes to a luxurious, warm and timeless feel. The kitchen takes centrestage in each apartment, with a showpiece travertine island bench and adjoining scullery, fitted with minimal, integrated V-ZUG appliances including the cooktop, oven and dishwasher. “There was a natural affiliation between the luxury nature of V-ZUG and the work that we do,” he explains. “It’s the highly refined, minimal design, but also longevity.”
Publication – The Local Project
Publication date – October 2025
Writer – Emily Riches
Link to story – Como Terraces by Carr
