TEAM
Maleela Rise is shaped by an award–winning team of experts who share a unified vision for exceptional living in the City of Boroondara.
TEAM
Creating a place like Maleela Rise demands diverse expertise, unwavering commitment, and a depth of understanding. Our team brings together decades of collective knowledge in shaping and delivering projects of the highest calibre—both locally and abroad. From vision to completion, our dedication to quality is absolute, with each project presenting an opportunity to raise the benchmark.
EnquireDEVELOPER
CHAPTER GROUP
Chapter Group stands as a distinguished force in Melbourne’s development and investment landscape, with a remarkable history of successfully delivering over $500 million in mixed-use developments over the past 15 years and a further $500m in upcoming projects.
At the heart of their success lies an unwavering commitment to prioritising People, Experience, and Place in every endeavour. By curating and cultivating strategic partnerships, they transform spaces into storied places. Through thoughtful design and a tailored approach, Chapter Group invite individuals to immerse themselves in unique and compelling experiences, fostering deeper connections to place.
DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS
NPACT
NPACT’s consumer-led approach to projects is borne from its founders’ experience delivering world-class mixed-use developments. They bring this lens NPACT’s consumer-led approach to projects is borne from its founders’ experience delivering world-class mixed-use developments. They bring this lens coupled with an active management philosophy to every project. The NPACT team believes in the power of partnerships, and invests in their relationships with developers who share their values and have a track record of delivering projects that exceed customer expectations. Maleela Rise is one of the most extraordinary residential sites in the Balwyn-Deepdene area, and NPACT is committed to creating homes that embody its vision for exceptional living, offering lasting value for generations to come.
GERSH
Gersh Investment Partners Limited brings expertise in real estate investment, specialising in joint ventures, principal real estate transactions, and investment management. Collaborating with Australia’s leading property developers and real estate firms, Gersh fosters strong connections with family offices, wholesale investors, and institutional partners both locally and internationally.
Since its inception in 2000, Gersh has played a key role in more than AUD $9billion worth of real estate projects, acting as strategic advisors, capital managers, principal investors, and development managers. Their commitment to meaningful, long-term partnerships and intelligent investment strategies continues to shape exceptional homes in outstanding locations.
The design team has a proven history of delivering spaces that proudly occupy the upper echelons of refined, elevated design.
- CERA STRIBLEY
- Architecture
Founded in 2013 by Dom Cerantonio and Chris Stribley, Cera Stribley is a multidisciplinary design studio with a strong presence across Australia’s east coast. With a passion for thoughtful, timeless architecture, they bring a considered approach to every project—whether an intimate family home or a collection of boutique apartments.
At the heart of their practice is a commitment to enhancing quality of life. Every design is shaped by a deep understanding of context, the site’s unique qualities, and the daily rituals of those who will call it home.
Cera Stribley believes architecture can elevate everyday living—combining functionality with beauty to create spaces that inspire and endure. Through collaboration, creativity, and attention to detail, the studio transforms visions into places that tell a story. Their designs balance practicality with innovation, resulting in uplifting spaces that feel effortlessly connected to their surroundings.
- STUDIO TATE
- Interiors
Studio Tate is a dynamic team of passionate interior designers and architects who bring their diverse expertise to every project. Studio Tate works across varied typologies, scales, and budgets to deliver original and exceptional designs that are value-led and reflect the creativity and precision at the heart of the practice. They are an open-minded, flexible, and communicative partner in the design process, ensuring a seamless and rewarding experience for all stakeholders.
Leveraging their team’s cross-sector expertise, Studio Tate brings innovative thinking to how people Live, Work, and Play. Each Studio Tate design is crafted with imagination and rigour, offering intelligent, value-driven solutions tailored to the unique demands of every brief, typology, scale, and budget.
- JACK MERLO
- Landscaping
As one of Australia’s foremost landscape design studios, Jack Merlo is known for crafting visually striking landscapes with meticulous attention to detail.
With classical execution, deep industry insight, and sensitivity to seasonal change, the studio creates spaces defined by strong architectural lines, generous planting, and refined styling.
Founded after multiple high-profile awards—including a Gold Medal at London’s Chelsea Flower Show—Jack Merlo has established itself as a leader in landscape architecture.
Founder and principal Jack Merlo remains closely involved in every project, collaborating with architects and developers to create gardens that reflect their surroundings and integrate seamlessly with built form and interiors.
Longstanding partnerships and a commitment to innovation ensure each project maintains timeless appeal. Through careful planning and execution, Jack Merlo delivers gardens that are both functional and enduringly beautiful.