Featuring 242 apartments, Society is designed specifically to sit in harmony with its surrounds, as it steps up to 9 storeys and then up to 12 storeys to the south.

The design response takes on a duality of form that wraps around itself on elevation.The white rectilinear form harmoniously juxtaposes with a strong, dark curvaceous body that drapes over the lower form.
Appointed like a boutique hotel, Society offers a sophisticated lobby with doorman, ground floor food and beverage precinct including a reception bar and the Suds launderette. The entire building is managed through an intranet from a residential concierge to an in-room music selection.

Residents are encouraged to linger in the sophisticated Society lobby bar, very much like a boutique hotel. Alternatively, residents can choose to work or catch up on the day’s digital social networking in the specifically designed private laptop pods.

The impressive lobby and courtyard bar leads out to a tranquil landscaped bamboo garden. Catch the elevator to the top floor where a glamorous dining room awaits to entertain guests, featuring a generous outdoor balcony complete with roof top spas for the ultimate roof deck, pool or dinner party. A residents gymnasium is also on level 12.

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Initial ground works have also commenced on The Carlyle - 16 apartments set in the lush St Kilda Hill precinct on Crimea Street. And following the success of the Arkley, Palladio, Boyd, Sant’ Elia, Nolan and Condor; is H1 (Harbour 1). The latest development to be constructed at the Docklands offers a mix of apartments over 22 levels, with an exclusive library bar, audio visual lounge and gymnasium.

Also underway at NewQuay is the second stage of Lot J residential, the Quay Park Townhouses developed by MAB Corporation featuring 22 three level townhouses. And due to commence construction shortly is the Armada development in Nott Street, featuring 42 port-side inspired apartments in the heart of Port Melbourne.

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H1

Industry Business Hub

The first stage of this new precinct is New York inspired warehouse studios. Modelled after the raw yet urban offices of the famous ‘Meatpacking’ District in Manhattan, the studios come complete with polished concrete floors, light infused spaces, high ceilings and elevated view of the Docklands.

Spread over 4 levels, Industry Business Hub is the perfect mix of both function and stylish form, reflecting the visual and material grit of old South Melbourne, whilst providing a contemporary home for a new industry.

Construction is now underway for stage one and will be ready for occupancy in December 2010.

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Plus Architecture is pleased to announce the recent planning permit approvals for two innovative developments located in High Street, Prahran and Bay Street, Port Melbourne.

Situated in the heart of Port Melbourne at 87-101 Bay Street, with 296 apartments over 10 storeys, the mixed-use development features a combination of studio, 1 and 2 bed apartments, together with retail space and a supermarket.

Approved at council level, the development reflects the neighbourhood’s dynamic contrasts of scale, pattern and texture, the design is based on Port Melbourne’s evolution from bay side working suburb to present day revitalized and gentrified destination.

And located at 201-209 High Street, is a development that will offer the ultimate in designer inner-city living. Offering 330 apartments of varying sizes over 12 levels, with city views to the  west and views of Port Phillip Bay to the south, the apartment building will also offer a residents rooftop garden, with retail on the ground floor, showroom, cafes and a two level  basement car park.

Inspired by Prahran’s rich urban and cultural tapestry, the development is divided into three components to integrate into the existing built fabric. A robust and rugged building fronting High Street leads into a terrace bladed building in Clifton Street that culminates with the gem in Anchor Place becoming Rock Paper Scissors.

The project received planning approval through extensive site analysis and a lose working relationship with council officers, enabling the development to challenge typical height limits.

              Bay St, Port Melbourne

High St, Prahran

Inspired by its Port-side surroundings, the 6 storey design is informed by the characteristics of both modern day and historic shipping ports – ocean setting, towering cranes, cargo shipping containers, historic sailing ships and modern day cruise ships - whilst simultaneously overlaying a contemporary architectural language to the design.

The distinctive façade framing is influenced by the skyscraping cranes scattered across the city Ports.  Dark glass is set back behind the façade to generate layering and depth.

Contrastingly, the Eastern side of the building is oriented towards the CBD with picturesque views of the city skyline.