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