The second stage, Quay Park Townhouses, is currently under construction and feature 22, multi-level townhouses situated along Park Lane.

The townhouses will act as a transitional element in the landscape linking the mid-sized tower to the neighborhood scale of the central park district.

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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Located behind shops at 110 – 142 Greville Street, the development has been to split into two distinct ‘wrapped’ volumes above ground level and will include a mix of approximately 60 one and two bedroom apartments with a top level of three bedroom apartments.

An urbane hub of fashion and art, the design reflects both the visual culture of Prahran and the cycle of renewal that constantly revitalises the local streetscape.

Located on the corner of Crimea and Redan Street,  ‘The Carlyle’ references the history of its surrounds and a precinct dominated by cultural, historical and political references to the Crimean War.

Featuring 16 apartments, the design cleverly responds to its leafy surrounds, current built and landscaped context.

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