A completed Studio 72 residence on the coast

Living Redefined

Decades of proven development, now open to a select few.

For almost five decades we've delivered turnkey residential design and development management. Now we're opening our proven developments to a close-knit group who want to share in the success — without the exposure of going it alone.

50+Years combined experience
$50M+In active development
230+Projects delivered & in progress
5Operating markets

The Studio 72 difference

We do things differently.

Studio 72 is a boutique residential development studio. Opportunities like ours usually sit behind closed doors, open only to those already inside the industry — we were built to change that, bringing design, feasibility, finance, planning and delivery together in-house, under almost five decades of residential experience.

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Design-led, in-house

Architectural direction led in-house by our co-founder Design Director, refined over decades — grounded in liveability, market alignment and long-term value.

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Professionally managed

From site acquisition through to settlement, Studio 72 manages the entire development process on behalf of our partners.

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Commercially disciplined

No project proceeds without passing our internal feasibility review. Conservative modelling and lender-aligned assumptions underpin every opportunity we present.

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Finance optimised

Our in-house development finance broker brings 25+ years' experience, structuring and optimising funding outcomes for Studio 72 and our partners.

How we work

What we've always done — now open to a few.

For decades, Studio 72 has delivered turnkey residential design and development management for private clients. Today, that same proven process is open to a close-knit group who want to participate alongside us.

Interior of a Studio 72 residence

What we've always done · Development Management

We manage yours.

Turnkey residential design and development management for private clients. Bring your own site or project and we run the entire development end to end — design, approvals, construction and delivery. You're the sole investor, with no profit split.

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A Studio 72 development

Now open · Development Partner

Share in ours.

Now open to a close-knit group: participate alongside us in proven Studio 72 developments. Your capital is returned in full before a 50/50 share of profit — so you share in the success without carrying the full risk of developing alone.

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Portfolio

Our work speaks for itself.

A growing portfolio of boutique residential homes and developments across Australia's east coast — from turnkey client residences to multi-residence developments.

Aurora, Brisbane
AuroraBrisbane, QLD
The Club House, Albury
The Club HouseAlbury, NSW
The Stables, Albury
The StablesAlbury, NSW
Shorebird, Cronulla
ShorebirdCronulla, NSW
Warrina, Burleigh
WarrinaBurleigh, QLD
Now open Stillwater, Central Albury
StillwaterCentral Albury, NSW
Seaswell, Lennox Head
SeaswellLennox Head, NSW
Elenora, Brisbane
ElenoraBrisbane, QLD
Murriverie Road, North Bondi
Murriverie RoadNorth Bondi, NSW
Aureus, Lennox Head
AureusLennox Head, NSW
Yathong, Cronulla
YathongCronulla, NSW
Caspian, Central Coast
CaspianCentral Coast, NSW

Selected from a broader portfolio that also includes Hovell (Albury), Mauroveri (Bondi) and Sommervell (Brisbane).

Now open

Current opportunities.

Through the Studio 72 Development Partner Network, a close-knit group of like-minded partners share in the success of proven, carefully selected developments — without carrying the full risk of developing alone. Each is structured in a project-specific unit trust, with current developments forecasting net returns of 25%+. Allocations are limited and released selectively; register your interest to receive a detailed briefing.

Development Partner Stillwater, Central Albury

Central Albury, NSW

Stillwater

A landmark boutique residential development in one of Central Albury's most tightly held residential corridors — four architecturally designed downsizer residences.

Allocations limited — offered on a first committed, first allocated basis. Capital commitment closes 15 July 2026.

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Client-Funded · Turnkey 14 Kalang Street, Palm Beach

Palm Beach, QLD

14 Kalang Street

A single Contemporary Hamptons residence delivered turnkey for one owner — managed from design through to completion.

A client-funded commission. Enquire to discuss bringing your own site or brief to Studio 72.

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This website is general information only and does not constitute financial product advice, an offer, or an invitation to invest. Any indicative figures are estimates only and subject to change. Development partner opportunities are offered to eligible investors and details are provided in a separate briefing. Seek your own independent legal, financial and taxation advice before making any decision.

How we deliver

A structured delivery framework.

Every Studio 72 development follows the same structured framework — refined across decades of residential design and development for private clients — maintaining commercial discipline, governance and delivery alignment at every stage.

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Development strategy & feasibility

Detailed feasibility modelling, market analysis, acquisition strategy and commercial assessment.

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Design & planning approvals

Architectural design development, consultant coordination and development approvals management.

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Builder engagement

Builder coordination, delivery strategy alignment and pre-construction planning.

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Construction program oversight

Structured oversight of construction delivery, reporting and project coordination.

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Project completion & exit

Sales coordination, settlement management and development partner profit distribution — proceeds distributed in a clear order of priority:

  • External finance repaid
  • Development costs reimbursed
  • Investor capital returned in full
  • Remaining net profit split 50/50 between Studio 72 and development partners

Who we are

Decades of experience. One focused platform.

For almost five decades, co-founder Richard Chapman and his consultant and builder network have delivered residential design and development across Australia. Today that legacy is Studio 72 — Richard's architectural experience joined with co-founder Will Ellwood's modern commercial framework. The same proven process behind our turnkey design and development management now underpins the select opportunities we open to our development partners.

Will Ellwood

Will Ellwood

Co-Founder · Managing Director

Leads commercial strategy, feasibility and development delivery across the Studio 72 platform — from acquisition and structuring through to governance and development-partner coordination, ensuring every project is commercially sound before it proceeds.

Richard Chapman

Richard Chapman

Co-Founder · Design Director

Leads architectural direction and design development across every Studio 72 project, drawing on almost five decades of residential design experience to align each home with liveability, market and long-term value.

Jade

Jade

Co-Founder · Operations Director

Oversees operational coordination and delivery systems across the platform — managing project workflow and client and consultant integration so every project progresses efficiently through each stage.

Specialist advisory network

Supported by a specialist consultant network.

Matt

Matt

Associate Town Planner

Provides specialist planning advice and development-approvals coordination, helping identify opportunities and navigate planning frameworks efficiently — from pathway assessment to local-government and private-sector engagement.

Stuart

Stuart

Principal · Senior Mortgage Broker · 25+ yrs

Our in-house development finance broker, with 25+ years' experience structuring development finance and lender relationships. He coordinates funding to align with each project's feasibility and delivery strategy — optimising finance outcomes for Studio 72 and our clients.

Shane

Shane

Chief Financial Officer

Oversees financial governance and administration across Studio 72 developments — project accounting, compliance, reporting and distribution management — so each project is professionally structured and transparently managed throughout its lifecycle.

Doron

Doron

Principal · Legal & Governance

Provides legal oversight across Studio 72 developments, establishing project entities, governance frameworks and shareholder agreements so every development partnership is properly structured, documented and governed.

Builder & consultant network

Studio 72 coordinates experienced builders, consultants and advisors aligned to each development location — national and custom builder partners matched to the project, ensuring every development is commercially disciplined and professionally delivered.

Where we operate

We know our markets.

Studio 72 operates across established east coast markets where strong owner-occupier demand, limited supply of quality product and our local networks create consistent opportunity.

SydneyNew South Wales
Albury / WodongaNSW · VIC
Northern RiversNew South Wales
Gold CoastQueensland
BrisbaneQueensland

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Ready to participate in something different?

Development partner allocations are limited and released selectively. Register to be considered for current and upcoming Studio 72 opportunities.