ANOTHER AWARD TO LOCAL DEVELOPER - Cremorne apartments judged State’s finest
19 August 2026
Local developer-builder HELM has again created the finest medium-density project in NSW.
HELM, which is headquartered in Cremorne, won this year’s award from the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) for its apartment project Élevé in Holt Avenue, Cremorne.
Since its inception in 2010, HELM has won more than 30 similar industry honours. Research over this period confirms it to be more than three times as many awards as any other medium-density developer in Australia.
HELM focuses on servicing the luxury owner-occupier market, particularly on the Lower North Shore. It has been able to maintain high standards because its holistic approach guarantees control over every aspect of its projects, because HELM are the developer and builder. Unfortunately, too many developers relinquish control by outsourcing the construction work to third parties, and purchasers ultimately pay the price.
Known for its unwavering commitment to architectural excellence, delivery and after-sales service, HELM looks upon its projects as much more than steel, masonry and glass. Quality of life and social wellbeing for the occupants is the paramount consideration. This is why all HELM projects eschew a cookie-cutter approach and ensures its apartments are as individual as its occupants.
Élevé: The height of elegance
Positioned on a ridge, Élevé takes its name and design inspiration from the French word for ‘elevated’. And like all HELM developments, its distinctive design has elevated architectural standards.
Its sculpted five-storey form is broken into three geometrically-regal elements of differing heights, cleverly mastering the strict planning controls governing the prestigious site.
The façade fenestration serves both functional and decorative purposes. Distinctive screens and louvres aide privacy, protect against the elements and control the amount of light entering the apartments, all the while enhancing the building’s contemporary appearance.
Crisp, rendered brickwork in a sophisticated colour scheme is visually softened by contoured terraces and resort-style landscaping, accentuating Élevé‘s timeless sense of place. This enduring external aesthetic is matched by the premium nature of life within, where a sense of calm envelops residents the moment they step through their front door.