Garden Towers Wins Best Lifestyle Apartment Development
Garden Towers has been named Best Lifestyle Apartment Development at the 2026 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards.
For Finbar, this award carries real meaning. Our ethos has always been to develop better lifestyles for the West Australian community. This recognition reflects that purpose, and it highlights a project designed around connection, convenience and quality of life in the heart of East Perth.
A lifestyle award that reflects the way people want to live
Apartment buyers are astute when looking for their new home and are looking closely at how a development can support their daily life. Location matters, but so does the experience within the building and around it.
A new home should make the simple parts of the day easier. It should support a morning walk, a quick trip for coffee, time outdoors, easy access to work and places to relax without needing to travel far.
That is what makes this award particularly relevant. The Best Lifestyle Apartment Development category recognises projects that bring together design, amenity and liveability. It is not only about finishes or views. It is about whether a development helps residents feel connected to their home, their neighbourhood and their routine.
For people looking to buy an apartment, that distinction matters. An award-winning apartment development can offer confidence that the project has been assessed for more than its address. It speaks to the overall living experience.
Designed for connected living in East Perth
The development will include 329 apartments, along with a ground-floor precinct designed to bring connection and convenience to the street level.
A well-planned ground floor can help create a sense of place, making the building feel connected to the neighbourhood rather than separate from it.
The East Perth location adds another layer to that connected lifestyle. The development sits opposite Queens Gardens, giving residents access to green space close to home. It is also just 200m from the WACA and only minutes from the CBD.
This setting supports a walkable way of living. Residents will be able to move between home, work, shops, parks, dining and social activities with less reliance on a car. For many apartment buyers, that kind of convenience is becoming a key part of the decision.
A home close to the CBD offers practical benefits, but East Perth also brings a quieter residential character in parts. Being near the city, while also close to open space and well-known local landmarks, gives the precinct a strong lifestyle foundation.
Heritage restoration adds character to the project
One of the most distinctive parts of the development is the restoration of the heritage-listed former Materials Science Building.
Heritage work can add depth to a new development. It brings a layer of history that cannot be created from scratch. When handled with care, it can help a project feel grounded in its setting and connected to the story of the area.
For buyers, that character can be meaningful. Many new apartment projects offer modern convenience, but fewer include a heritage element that gives the precinct a stronger sense of identity.
The restoration also shows a considered approach to development. Rather than treating the site as a blank canvas, the project keeps an important part of its past and makes it part of its future.
That blend of old and new is one reason the development stands out. It brings together contemporary apartment living, resort-style amenities and a restored heritage building in a way that supports both lifestyle and place.
Amenities designed to make home feel complete
The carefully selected resort-style amenities at Garden Towers aim to enhance residents' lifestyles. These spaces can support relaxation, fitness, entertaining and social connection, all within the building.
A resident might start the day with a trip to the gym, work in the business lounge, meet friends for drinks at their own rooftop bar and unwind in the sauna, all without needing to leave their home.
For owner-occupiers, amenities can make an apartment feel larger and more flexible. Private living space matters, but shared facilities can extend how people use the building.
A shared achievement for the team
A development of this scale requires careful coordination across many elements. We'd like to thank our builder, Hanssen Construction, Chang Architects, and all the consultants and contractors who are helping to bring Garden Towers to life.
To learn more about this award-winning development, visit the official Garden Towers website.
