Eastern Suburbs developer Orosi has submitted plans for its largest project to date: a mixed-use development set to transform a key gateway site in Rose Bay. The proposal, filed with Waverley Council, outlines an ambitious shoptop development that promises to be the most significant addition to the area in recent years.
The project, dubbed “OROSI Rose Bay,” will occupy a 3,000 square meter site at the intersection of The Avenue, Old South Head Road, and William Street. Orosi, led by Founder and Managing Director Hamid Samavi, spent two years assembling the parcel through the amalgamation of several lots.
Samavi envisions the development as an “iconic landmark” for Rose Bay. “OROSI Rose Bay will set a new benchmark for architecture and sustainability in The Eastern Suburbs,” he stated. The plan includes state-of-the-art facilities and curated retail spaces, featuring a Kosher café, an organic restaurant, and what Samavi describes as “Sydney’s most iconic wellness centre.”
The proposed structure will house 50 apartments across four to five levels, comprising 34 two-bedroom and 16 three-bedroom units. Samavi noted that the larger apartment sizes are designed to appeal to a broad demographic, not just downsizers.
To mitigate its visual impact, the development will be split into two interconnected buildings, with setbacks from The Avenue and William Street. This design approach aims to reduce the overall bulk of the structure, which will sit across from the Royal Sydney Golf Club.
The development will replace existing commercial and residential properties dating from the mid to late 20th century. According to Urbis, the firm handling the submission, the project “would revitalise the site with new opportunity for residential, commercial and retail spaces, and reactivate the Old South Head Road street frontage.”
Notably, the plan includes a bakery-style café, continuing a century-long tradition of bakeries on the site. Samavi emphasised the importance of maintaining this heritage, particularly the current kosher bakery, which he described as the only one of its kind in Sydney.
Orosi, which acts as both architect and builder for its projects, has a track record of luxury developments in the Eastern Suburbs, including a 25-apartment complex in Bellevue Hill and an 18-apartment project in South Cronulla.
Samavi highlighted the company’s commitment to sustainability, detailing features such as passive design elements, double-glazed windows, and heat exchangers in each unit to ensure proper ventilation and prevent mould formation.
As the proposal moves through the approval process, it represents a significant development for Rose Bay, potentially setting new standards for mixed-use projects in the area.
Published 19-June-2024