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Judged Australia’s Best - 2014 Cementing its status as Australia’s most

projects from across the country.

It is the second time Halcyon has received

awarded over 50’s developer, Halcyon

“From the outset, our vision for Halcyon

the national award, with Halcyon Waters

has taken out this year’s UDIA National

has been to create communities that

also winning in 2009. Halcyon Landing

Award for Excellence in the category of

enhance the lifestyles of Australia’s over

was also nominated for Excellence in

Seniors’ Living. Halcyon Landing at

50’s,” Dr Geissmann said.

Environmental Sustainable Development

Bli Bli received the award, regarded as the country’s top honour for a retirement

“More than just building houses, we are genuine in looking out for the best

after taking home four awards at last year’s UDIA (Qld) Awards for Excellence.

community project.

interests of our home owners when

Halcyon’s transparent financial model,

Halcyon Joint Managing Directors Paul

it comes to cost of living, health and

innovative development style, lifestyle-centric

Melville and Bevan Geissmann accepted

minimising their carbon footprint.”

approach and commitment to environmental

the award, acknowledging the efforts

“Receiving this award at a national level

sustainability remain the pillars of the brand

of the Halcyon team in securing the

tells us we have achieved that goal and

and have been drivers of its awards success

accolade among a stable of high calibre

more.”

over the past several years.

inside:

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Ten week challenge accepted page 6

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YEARS Halcyon

2004 – 2014 Home owners and staff celebrate winning Australia’s Best Seniors’ Living - 2009

Halcyon is celebrating a decade of operation as Australia’s leading creator and manager of over 50’s communities in 2014, with the milestone marking the

management team about the importance

our team and is evident in each of our

of reading the market and identifying

projects.”

retirement living trends.

Halcyon’s current projects all include

most active period in the company’s

energy efficient home designs, with eight

history.

star energy ratings standard across the board. Architectural design, favouring

Created by lawyer Paul Melville and

expansive entertaining spaces and low-

medical practitioner Bevan Geissmann,

maintenance living, is a hallmark of

Halcyon has grown to fill a gap in the

modern Halcyon homes.

market for resort-style communities for today’s over 50’s. What has remained constant is the personalised approach to development and service that comes with being a privately operated company.

Halcyon’s first project, Halcyon Parks, laid the foundation of the company’s model – financial transparency and a focus on quality lifestyle. From there, the development of Halcyon Waters and

Dr Bevan Geissmann & Paul Melville

Extensive recreational facilities across all projects promote quality lifestyles for

“We strive to be a benchmark developer of over 50’s communities and our ability to do that relies on us adapting to what today’s baby boomers want,” “Throughout our history, our desire to operate outside the box has remained constant.”

Accepting Australia’s Best Seniors’ Living award - 2014

more recently Halcyon Landing, Halcyon

With its workbook expanding, Halcyon

Glades and Vision by Halcyon has seen

now employs 45 staff – all of whom

home owners, allowing them to be as

evolution of both the company’s model

share a passionate vision for the

active or as laid back as they wish.

and its built product.

company’s current and future projects.

Today, three of Halcyon’s five projects

“The greatest lesson we have learnt

development of the 170-home Halcyon

are under development and an

in ten years of operation is that as a

Landing project while progressing with

unwavering commitment to innovation

developer, our job goes far beyond

its two new communities at Caboolture

has been the driver of the company’s

building houses – we strive to deliver

North and Hope Island.

growth and success, according to joint

great service as well,” Dr Geissmann said.

managing director Bevan Geissmann.

This year, Halcyon will wrap up

With more than 100 new homes under

“We’re about more than bricks and

construction in 2014, the company is in

Dr Geissmann said a decade of

mortar, we’re about creating communities

its most active period and geared up for

development had taught Halcyon’s

and that is a vision that runs through

another ten years of growth.

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“Our approach goes beyond the design of the dwelling.”

Mr Rizzalli said homes in both projects, whilst designed for different price points, have features that reflect the way of life in a Halcyon community. “These features vary from simple verandah spaces on the fronts of the homes that promote interaction between home owners, to outdoor rooms that allow the homes to breathe in the Queensland climate, to an integrated design outcome that sees the spaces between the houses designed to facilitate community building and

An artist’s rendering of a new Vision by Halcyon Promenade home

Halcyon is responding to the calls of

brief.” Mr Rizzalli said building a strong

modern baby boomers with its latest

sense of community connection was at

communities reflecting the healthy,

the forefront of the design process. “The

active and connected lifestyles of today’s seniors. The commitment to creating vibrant and engaging living is evident in the recently launched Halcyon Glades and Vision by Halcyon communities.

Halcyon way is to provide high quality community elements that promote a healthy and happy lifestyle,” he said.

“Our approach goes beyond the design

interaction.”

Riccardo has more than 20 years experience in the architectural profession and has held senior positions in a number of practices, culminating in his roles as Queensland Practice Director and National Design Director for Mirvac Design.

For these new projects, award-winning design firm DC8 Studio were engaged to respond to the changing lifestyle needs of baby boomer buyers.

DC8 Studio Director Riccardo Rizzalli said it was important to acknowledge Halcyon home owners break with traditional ideas about seniors living.

“The people who come to live in Halcyon communities are forward

DC8 Studio Director Riccardo Rizzalli

thinking in their approach to retirement

of the dwelling and integrates it with the

This saw Riccardo develop and lead

living. That is to say, they are very active

design of the community realm to create

a team of over 110 staff, producing

people, who are looking forward to a happy and healthy life post working.”

“There is a term that is used often, that these baby boomers aren’t retiring they are ‘retreading’. This is really a beginning of a new journey for home owners and this was strongly reflected in our design

a stronger and more cohesive design outcome. We brought this approach to both projects and made modifications to

award winning design solutions for many large and complex projects throughout Queensland, Australia and the UAE. Riccardo has had high level

the masterplans that created designs that

corporate experience and also sat on

will grow with the community and help

the Bond University Architecture School

create a truly better place to live.”

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New Release

• Waterfront Lifestyle and Aquatic Precinct • 88 homes • 340m water frontage • Private marina berths • Floating Boat House • Two community boats

Halcyon has once again turned to the Gold Coast’s prestigious North Shore

For more information phone 1800 831 567.

for it’s first waterfront over 50’s lifestyle community, Vision by Halcyon. Located on an island at Hope Island, the exclusive gated community promises to be the most exciting and vibrant residential development of its type in Australia.

Halcyon Halcyon

Now selling priced from $559,000 – $1.25 million.

New Release

• 5-Star resort style facilities and amenities.

• 178 homes • Caravan and boat storage • Bowling green • Tennis court • Workshed

Situated at Caboolture North is our latest over 50’s lifestyle community,

For more information phone 1800 814 567.

Halcyon Glades. A tree change located halfway between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, Halcyon Glades offers the best of both worlds and includes all the hallmarks found in an award winning Halcyon community.

Halcyon Glades

Now selling priced from $335,000 – $467,500

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Award winning Established Community Located in the centre of the Sunshine Coast at Bli Bli, Halcyon Landing is the regions fastest selling new lifestyle community for over 50’s. In tune with nature, the 50 acre retirement community is bordered by a 2km signature walking trail and natural parklands.

Latest release priced from $469,000 – $779,000 Judged Australia’s Best - 2014

For more information phone 1800 050 050.

Halcyon Landing

Award winning Established Community

Judged Australia’s Best Over 50’s Living, Halcyon Waters is recognised as one of Australia’s premier lifestyle focused retirement communities.

Designed exclusively for over 50’s, the vibrant community is set amongst 100 acres of open space and natural waterfront parklands at Hope Island on the Gold Coast’s North Shore.

Established homes priced from $410,000 – $850,000 Judged Australia’s Best - 2009

For more information phone 1800 626 488.

Halcyon Waters

Award winning Established Community Just five minutes drive from Caloundra’s beaches and town centre, Halcyon Parks nestles comfortably on a leafy 36 acre site surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. The 171 home master planned over 50’s lifestyle community incorporates quality architect designed homes, gated security, comprehensive resort style facilities and a strong community culture.

Established homes priced from under $450,000 For more information phone 1800 007 280.

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Active bodies… active minds Under the expert eye of Halcyon Personal Trainer, Kyleigh Hurle, 10 very committed home owners recently took on and completed the ‘Active Bodies’ ten-week challenge. The challenge followed up on the success of previous Halcyon Health and Wellness Programmes, but this time there was a twist.

Firstly they had to be already physically active within the community and

after’ photos were taken to record the

flab. My new body shape is one I’ve

secondly they had to be a couple! The

results.

never had in my life,” she said.

Participants Malcolm Wright and his wife

Programme Director Kyleigh Hurle said

Rosemary, who lost a total of 10kg and

the wide range of recreational facilities

37.5cm between them, were amazed

and social programmes available to home

by the outcome and are now planning a

owners would make it easier for the

walking trip through Europe.

couples to stay committed to a healthier

purpose was to take the five couples who were primarily healthy, already active and enjoying life and introduce them to something new.

“I did not think that I would ever be

regime.

able to reduce my weight to what it was

“Everyone is determined to keep on

25 years ago or that I would be able to

track after seeing how their hard work is paying off in terms of feeling better physically and mentally,” she said.

“Having facilities on the doorstep and a supportive peer group nearby will help them stay on this healthier path they have chosen.”

“My objective was to show the five couples a different road to take to achieve a better result, taking their lives from great to even greater,” said Kyleigh.

The comprehensive programme included

reduce my waist size significantly. Nor did

various physical aspects, guidelines to

I think that I would be able to achieve

healthy eating and personal challenges.

the level of physical fitness that I think I

Each week the participants attended

had 40 years ago,” said Malcolm.

group information sessions, group circuit

Rosemary meanwhile, celebrated by

spoke for themselves. Collectively they

training and special one-on-one meetings

buying her first ever bikini. “I am excited

shed over 40kg and took a total of

with Kyleigh. Weigh-ins and ‘before and

to feel firmness where there was once

187cm off their waistlines!

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At the end of ten weeks the results

Life beginsatHalcyon of the interest groups whilst Ross has his eye on the ‘Men’s shed’, bowls and possibly golf when the new course is completed.

Like other baby boomers, the Grants love travelling and they are soon to embark Ross and Leonie Grant

on a seven day walk through Portugal which is a training walk for a more

1,000 home owners and counting They gave away the mower, the whippersnipper, and the hedge trimmer for a new home, new friends, a clubhouse with a gym, pool and a tennis court.

importantly, value for money.

Halcyon always strives to fulfil the wants and needs of its home owners and the Grants were more than happy with the

ambitious 800km ‘Camino Way’ in the future. “We travel often and previously we had to pay to have someone look after the yard and find someone willing to housesit for us. We couldn’t just lock up and go. That’s another thing that attracted us to Halcyon, we can go on

The milestones keep coming in Halcyon’s

entire process from their first meeting, to

decade of operations with the 1,000th

personalising their home and finally the

home owner settling into their new

assimilation process when they moved

lifestyle and home at Halcyon Landing

in. Already making new friends, Ross and

on the Sunshine Coast. Ross and Leonie

Leonie are relishing the quiet and loving

The Grants see themselves as trailblazers

Grant, formerly from Buderim are a

what they call ‘the serenity.’ “When we

amongst their friends who are now

perfect example of the new wave of

lived in Buderim the neighbourhood

stopping and thinking about their futures.

baby boomers that have chosen to

demographic was changing and although

It seems Halcyon’s reputation precedes

downsize on maintenance in favour of

we had good neighbours, there were

the couple when they go out to social

up-scaling their lifestyle opportunities.

more and more rentals and lots of noisy

functions. When they tell people they

Like many others, the Grants didn’t want

cars,” said Ross.

have moved into a Halcyon community

to compromise on space and the chance to personalise their new home was also essential.

Ross still works three days a week for a large consultancy firm on defence related projects from his office at

holiday and know everything is safe and secure and will be there when we get back,” said Leonie.

it’s quite the topic of discussion. “Every body wants to know about it, we get quizzed everywhere we go… What’s

After hearing an advertisement on

home. Before retirement, Leonie

it like living there? What’s the house

the radio, Leonie took a tour through

worked in Human Resources for a large

like? And then someone will say, I know

Halcyon Landing. Not knowing what to

international stevedoring company and

another person who lives there and they

expect, Leonie was instantly impressed.

for the Department of Defence and now

are also very happy,” said Leonie.

“I couldn’t believe the size of the home,

does volunteer work. Both are keen to

Understanding the requirements and

I also liked the feel of the community

downscale their commitments even more

the trends of modern seniors like Ross

overall; it was modern, it was new, it was

so they can enjoy the facilities around

and Leonie Grant through listening

clean,” she said.

them.

and responding has placed Halcyon at

Once Ross, a former Australian Army

Keen on cycling and walking, Leonie

the forefront of the industry. It’s not

engineer and retired Brigadier visited the

and Ross have cancelled their previous

about building developments; it’s about

community, he agreed and their minds

gym memberships in favour of using the

creating a secure home base in vibrant

were made up. Ross particularly liked

community gym. As they settle in, Leonie

communities that cultivates fun, freedom,

the quality, space, functionality and most

is eager to try new things and join some

friendship and financial security.

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Halcyon shavers raise $25,195 They sheared, shaved, coloured and cropped their

It was a real team effort and the

hair and in doing so more than 80 intrepid Halcyon

home owners deserve all the

Landing home owners helped raise in excess of

accolades.”

$25,000 for the Leukaemia Foundation.

“We were amongst the top ten

Halcyon Landing Community Manager Donna

fundraising groups in Queensland

Osborne, who also braved the clippers, said she was

and had one of the largest teams

proud of the home owners and their exceptional

registered for The World’s Greatest

fundraising efforts. “I was astounded by the

Shave which speaks volumes about

generosity of the community and to see everyone

the powerful community spirit that

come together for such a wonderful cause.

exists here at Halcyon Landing,”

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