November 2010

‘While there appears to be consensus among most urban planning experts that our cities must become much denser if they are to be sustainable, the issue remains a sore point for many in the community.

Not only this, but even among its supporters, there remains a strong divergence of opinion as to how best to achieve greater density, and in what forms.

Craig Yelland on Plus Architecture presents his vision for the future of the Australian city.

Big dream – small package

Craig believes compact, well-designed apartments offer a solution to the housing affordability crisis afflicting our cities – but that government regulation is holding back innovation.‘

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Featuring 293 private apartments over 41 levels, Wrap offers contemporary living from the stylish reception area to the opulent lobby that offers access to a lounge, bar and café providing ample entertaining spaces for residents and guests.

Introducing vitality and excitement to the burgeoning built environment of Melbourne’s Southbank, this important development will be one of the most architecturally significant in the area.

WRAP will also house a gymnasium, pool, business centre, concierge, and retail facilities.

Visit WRAP Living

The Greville display suite is open for business at 111 Greville St, Prahran from Saturday to Thursday, 12-2pm.

The 101 Bay St display suite is also due to open next week. With the display suite for SXY2 launching next month at 33 Claremont St, South Yarra.

Watch WRAP movie on YouTube

SXY2

The Greville

Including, Marina Avenues, luxury 3 storey townhouses perched upon a reconstituted wharf, due for completion in March ‘11, The Mariner, featuring 113 apartments in the West Precinct at NewQuay and  Harbour One (H1), 22 level apartment tower on the corner of Harbour Esplanade and Docklands Drive.

Plus Architecture currently has 10 projects under construction, with the much anticipated first stage of Tooronga Village, Glen Iris, due for completion next month.