October 2005

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 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.

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 of the building has been designed to maximise the views from the apartments to Victoria Harbour, the Bay and the city.

The 4 level podium and 16 level tower feature a range of individual apartments and sizes, the curved nature of the design allowing each apartment to be slightly different.

Residents 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.