October 2005

Toorak Square, South Yarra

30.10.2005
Toorak Square is a 53 apartment independent living facility providing a high quality communal, independent lifestyle for its residents.

Major considerations of architectural quality, liveability and responsibility to context have driven the design. Predominant exterior finishes include sandstone, split face masonry, applied finish, timber and copper cladding.

A key planning strategy is the introduction of generous vegetated courtyards with predominate natural landscape features. Apartments are oriented toward these courtyards and away from adjoining properties. The building steps as it follows the fall of the site, becoming a series of smaller structures, each with their own identity and personality.

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Conder, Docklands

30.10.2005
The Conder, the fifth residential tower at NewQuay and comprising 200 apartments, sits proudly at the head of the NewQuay Promenade.

Named after the renowned Australian artist Charles Conder, the Conder forms a point of contrast to the earlier stages in its architectural presentation and style. The curved shape and predominant glass façade the building has been designed to maximize the views from the apartments to Victoria Harbour, the Bay and the magnificent city aspect.

The 4 level podium and 16 level tower feature a range of individual apartments and sizes and based on the curved nature of the development all apartments are slightly different as a result of the changing view.

Resident’s facilities including an indoor pool and gym are provided on the landscaped podium roof. The ground floor continues the vibrant 24 hour city NewQuay theme with a range of different and exciting in the restaurants and retail outlets facing onto the harbour and forming the eastern frontage to the new art plaza linking the Conder and the Sant’Elia.

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