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.

This innovative waterfront design offers contemporary city living with approx 300 apartments over 22 levels, together with an exclusive supper club for residents to relax and entertain in, a library and gym.

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 statement 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 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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Era boasts a large central courtyard landscaped around a pool, BBQ facilities and lawn areas, and also offers a gym, library, meeting rooms and private cinema for all residents, commercial and residential.

Era has been carefully designed to suit the character of Richmond, presenting a highly contextual, finely grained, and interesting rejuvenation of a previously run down, post industrial Richmond site.

Uniquely sited in one of Melbourne’s last true water front developments, the Avenues at NewQuay will capture uninterrupted vistas to Victoria Harbour and surrounding parklands.

The Avenues represent a new level of luxury for Melbourne’s rejuvenated Docklands, with 3 storey townhouses perched upon a reconstituted wharf. Each townhouse will have its own distinctive design, featuring a lap pool, four car garage, wine cellar, home theatre, home office, elevators and three or four bedrooms as well as large entertaining terraces.

The precinct will be a peaceful haven where residents can enjoy parks and marinas at their doorstep - all this while only being minutes away from Melbourne’s CBD.

Construction commences March 2010.