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.

Located at 201-209 High Street, the development 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 resident’s 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  close working relationship with council officers, enabling the development  to challenge typical height limits.

              Bay St, Port Melbourne

High St, Prahran

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.
 

Located on the corner of Harbour Esplanade and Docklands Drive, this innovative waterfront design offers contemporary city living with approx 300 apartments over 22 levels, as well as an exclusive supper club for residents to relax and entertain in, library, and gym.

The design seeks to bring together the new wave in apartment mixed use planning, the harbour site and the gateway location of this significant site.

The apartment tower is wrapped by a distinctive architectural form spiraling and curling around its slender tall shape. Across the Docklands drive side the ribbon develops a dynamic wave that provides a distinctive point of difference to any other tower in Melbourne.

These elements unify the tower into one strong elegant marker to welcome all those entering Melbourne’s Docklands.
 

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

As well as the 108 hotel rooms and 176 private apartments, commercial and retail tenancies, the proposed development will also house a gymnasium, pool, business centre, concierge, and retail facilities.

Notably, the project will retain the existing Edwardian façade on City Road by developing a unique, grand foyer for the new tower behind.

Located at the heart of the very best Melbourne has to offer and with almost 360 degree views, the tower has a spectacular outlook.

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Versatility and individuality are paramount as you can choose between an impressive array of working environments, including warehouse studios, garden offices and premium city office suites.

The warehouse studios take on a raw, ‘New York-inspired’ open plan layout, complete with polished concrete floors, light infused spaces, high ceilings and elevated view of the Docklands.

The garden offices are relaxed and stylish self-contained office spaces set against a lush and landscaped garden, while the premium city offices boast an internal atrium and sky garden with premium strata office suites.

Due for completion in 2009, the building is six storeys high and spans across 13,950sqm in total, containing 300 carparks spread over 4 levels.  – Industry Business Hub is the perfect mix of both function and stylish form.