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Marina Tower - 6 Pearl River Road, Docklands

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<p>Probuild has completed construction of the mixed-use Marina Tower development within the NewQuay precinct down at Docklands for developer Hiap Hoe.</p>

<p>Rising 43 and 36-storeys respectively the two conjoined buildings feature a distinctive leaning tower design, which the national contractor notess is a Melbourne first. Occupying a 3,795sqm site within what was once ING's Waterfront City, the 140m towers cantilever over low-rise buildings below, forming a focal point within Docklands as well as a distinctive addition to the Melbourne skyline.</p>

<p>Designed by DKO Architecture in tandem with structural engineering by Webber Design, the realisation of the façade and structure required a succesful collaboration between Probuild, the design team and subcontractors.</p>

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/20170721_135321_0.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Marina Tower's inclined towers. Image: Urban.com.au"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="329" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/20170721_135321_0.jpg?itok=Ubgv2384" title="Marina Tower's inclined towers. Image: Urban.com.au" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Marina Tower's inclined towers. Image: Urban.com.au</figcaption></figure><blockquote>
<p>Our design team has collaborated with the client, architects, engineers and consultants to bring this Melbourne first to life. Marina Tower Melbourne is a truly iconic project. The structure ‘leans’ 280mm each level of the building - there’s nothing else like it in our city.</p>

<p><em>- Luke Stamboulis, Probuild Victorian Managing Director</em></p>
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<p>Other innovative features include an LED lighting installation to the new public laneway, that transitions from the external environment into the apartment lobby, as well as a space-age sliding roof with integrated solar panels, concealing the retractable Building Maintenance Unit (BMU). </p>

<p>A BMU provides workers with a platform to complete tasks such as cleaning or maintaining the facade – during construction and ongoing. It provides a support frame for maintenance workers to access the outside of the building in a safe environment. At Marina Tower, the BMU can extend up to 23 metres, meaning that workers are safely suspended at a maximum height of 163m when first extending out.</p>

<p>The complete unit weighs approximately 25 tonnes and is a considerable investment, taking into account the design and engineering challenges involved in this impressive feat.</p>

<p>Probuild this month handed over 461 apartments and all common areas, enabling early settlements. Construction on the unique design commenced in April 2015 and was originally scheduled for completion in 2018.</p>

<p>The first stage of the development which included the Four Points by Sheraton hotel, was completed in February, with opening occurring the following month in March. The hotel has been operating while construction on Marina Tower continued over the past six months.</p>

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/20170721_135715_0.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Marina Tower from Ron Barassi Snr Oval. Image: Urban.com.au"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="437" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/20170721_135715_0.jpg?itok=3-4907Ap" title="Marina Tower from Ron Barassi Snr Oval. Image: Urban.com.au" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Marina Tower from Ron Barassi Snr Oval. Image: Urban.com.au</figcaption></figure><h2><strong>MARINA TOWER PROJECT FACTS</strong></h2>

<ul>
<li>Three towers: Two residential, one hotel</li>
	<li>Innovative design features, such as the slanting residential towers, sliding roof and the retractable Building Maintenance Unit</li>
	<li>43 and 36-storey  residential towers, 3,650m²</li>
	<li>7 storey hotel – Four Points by Sheraton</li>
	<li>461 apartments, 273 hotel rooms</li>
	<li>Six storey car park with 290 spaces</li>
	<li>Communal roof-deck, pool, spa, function rooms and BBQ areas</li>
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Laurence Dragomir

Probuild delivers Marina Tower ahead of schedule

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<p>With a number of significant projects wrapping up construction within Docklands and the end of the financial year imminent, the half way point of 2017 seems like a good time to take a closer look a the state of affairs within Docklands.</p>

<p>Probuild and Hickory have all but wrapped up external construction on their respective builds Marina Tower and Banksia along the NewQuay promenade with just the internal fit-outs to be completed.</p>

<p>Their completion will leave the just begun Elm and Stone as the sole building within NewQuay under construction. It will eventually be followed by a Six Degrees-designed 20-storey building carrying 172 apartments to be located on Lot 5 at 375-381 Docklands Drive.</p>

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/newquay_june17.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="As Marina Tower and Banksia wind down, Elm and Stone gets underway. Images Mark Baljak and Redden"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="202" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/newquay_june17.jpg?itok=bDTM5FY-" title="As Marina Tower and Banksia wind down, Elm and Stone gets underway. Images Mark Baljak and Redden" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>As Marina Tower and Banksia wind down, Elm and Stone gets underway. Images Mark Baljak and Redden</figcaption></figure><blockquote>
<p>The design is intended to build from the successful aspect of the CBD including diversity in the façade designs, access to natural light and ventilation and the incorporation of public spaces, arcades and lanes. We hope this will be an exemplar for human scale development in Docklands.</p>
<cite>Six Degrees Architects</cite>
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<p>With that in mind, let's take a look at what is currently under construction in Docklands.</p>

<h2>311 Spencer Street</h2>

<p>Currently awaiting Ministerial approval for the proposed new headquarters of Victoria Police at 311 Spencer Street, site works have commenced in preparation for full scale construction of the 171 metre high tower once approval is granted.</p>

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/red_311sp.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Site works are slowly getting underway. Image: Redden"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="435" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/red_311sp.jpg?itok=cpj3f6AT" title="Site works are slowly getting underway. Image: Redden" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Site works are slowly getting underway. Image: Redden</figcaption></figure><h2>839 Collins Street</h2>

<p>Work is progressing on the new offices of ANZ along the banks of the Yarra at Victoria Harbour. Designed by DCM, the 21-storey office tower is about to begin its ascent out of the ground with the erection of dual tower cranes and the formation of the core pit.</p>

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/839_collins_street.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="The core pit is being formed and two cranes have now been installed on site. Image: Glennwilson at OzScrapers"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="387" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/839_collins_street.jpg?itok=fr9o0K34" title="The core pit is being formed and two cranes have now been installed on site. Image: Glennwilson at OzScrapers" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>The core pit is being formed and two cranes have now been installed on site. Image: Glennwilson at OzScrapers</figcaption></figure><h2>No. 1 Collins Wharf</h2>

<p>The first stage of the Collins Wharf sub precinct which extends all the way along the remaining undeveloped tract of Victoria Harbour peninsula, is making steady progress with the core box now ready to begin its rise to an eventual height of 90 metres.</p>

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/gw_915c.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Site progress at No 1 Collins Wharf, Victoria Harbour. Image: Redden"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="435" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/gw_915c.jpg?itok=gG88LJOz" title="Site progress at No 1 Collins Wharf, Victoria Harbour. Image: Redden" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Site progress at No 1 Collins Wharf, Victoria Harbour. Image: Redden</figcaption></figure><h2>Tower 5 Collins Square</h2>

<p>With the tower going momentarily on hold following completion of the 'podium' structure while Walker Corporation scoured for tenants in the building, it's now very much full steam ahead with the last puzzle in the Collins Square jigsaw set to be completed next year.</p>

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/t5cs.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="The final tower at Collins Square is making up for lost time. Image: Redden"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="435" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/t5cs.jpg?itok=HgPiC5gJ" title="The final tower at Collins Square is making up for lost time. Image: Redden" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>The final tower at Collins Square is making up for lost time. Image: Redden</figcaption></figure><h2>One Melbourne Quarter</h2>

<p>And finally, the first stage of Melbourne Quarter is quickly rising above Collins Street and upon completion will become the new home of global consulting firm Arup and will include a publically accessible skygarden hovering over Collins Street. Two other commercial towers will round out the commercial neighbourhood to Collins Street while the first of three residential towers which comprise the Flinders Street neighbourhood are yet to begin construction.</p>

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<figcaption>One Melbourne Quarter Construction progress. Image: Lendlease</figcaption></figure><p> </p>

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<p>Other projects which should commence in the next six months include Salta's build-to-rent development at 695 LaTrobe Street which includes and Indigo Hotel and Mirvac's Voyager residential tower at Yarra's Edge.</p>


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Docklands construction update June 2017 (with 3D)

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<p>Before I jet off to Europe next week I thought being a pleasant winter's day, I would do one final construction update focusing on NewQuay + Harbour Town and Victoria Harbour, the two most active precincts within Docklands in terms of construction activity. Part one will focus on the former including projects under construction in addition to upcoming developments within both.</p>

<h2>NewQuay</h2>

<p>Beginning at NewQuay Central, the area which once formed the gateway into the former Waterfront City precinct is awash with activity as three projects yielding five towers and a new park are at various stages of construction. The furthest advanced of these projects are Aqui and Promenade. The dual towers are being delivered by Hickory for MAB and topped out last month with the installation of the silver and gold glazing progressing at a steady pace.</p>

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/aquipromenade.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Aqui and Promenade, NewQuay."><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="409" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/aquipromenade.jpg?itok=RrsF1fU_" title="Aqui and Promenade, NewQuay." width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Aqui and Promenade, NewQuay.</figcaption></figure><p>MAB's other project in the area - Banksia - has seen Hickory take control of the site and commence site works to deliver the tower and just as importantly, a new park. The best vantage point to get an appreciation of the site and observe the construction is the upper level of the low-rise buildings along the waterfront.</p>

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/banksia_0.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Banksia site, with Marina Tower in the background."><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="439" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/banksia_0.jpg?itok=wWXXjhhc" title="Banksia site, with Marina Tower in the background." width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Banksia site, with Marina Tower in the background.</figcaption></figure><p>Appearing in the background of the Banksia photos is Hiap Hoe's Marina Tower and Four Points Sheraton hotel being built by Probuild. The tallest of the NewQuay towers, the 43-storey hotel has commenced its skyward ascent with its distinct 'dancing' forms are yet to fully reveal themselves.</p>

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/marina_tower_0.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Marina Tower and Four Points Sheraton Docklands."><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="344" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/marina_tower_0.jpg?itok=oL963Ska" title="Marina Tower and Four Points Sheraton Docklands." width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Marina Tower and Four Points Sheraton Docklands.</figcaption></figure><p>NewQuay's latest apartment offering hot off the heels of Banksia is Elm &amp; Stone, which is currently selling. The twin tower project designed by DKO Architecture is located along Docklands Drive and has seen a slight redesign to it's primary facades.</p>

<p>The glazed bronze facades remain, providing a contrast to the white framed buildings. Planter boxes are also provided for residents on balconies to create a cascade of green down the facade.</p>

<p>Elm &amp; Stone features a mix of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom split-level lofts and apartments as well as rooftop communal garden atop the podium in addition to other resident facilities.</p>

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/elmstone.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Elm &amp; Stone currently selling. Image courtesy of MAB"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="239" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/elmstone.jpg?itok=Z3XJqeBs" title="Elm &amp; Stone currently selling. Image courtesy of MAB" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Elm &amp; Stone currently selling. Image courtesy of MAB</figcaption></figure><p>During my walk I also noticed that The Arkley building had received a coat of blue paint to the edges of its balconies. This presents the first visible sign of maintenance on the original NewQuay towers with some now 14 years old!</p>

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/thearkley.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="The Arkley recieves a highlight of blue paint."><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="554" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/thearkley.jpg?itok=z6D1KSJS" title="The Arkley recieves a highlight of blue paint." width="580"></a>

<figcaption>The Arkley receives a highlight of blue paint.</figcaption></figure><h2>Harbour Town</h2>

<p>Harbour Town Melbourne is currently in the midst of a substantial overhaul by owners Ashe Morgan. These works have included the installation of new ETFE canopies designed by The Buchan Group in addition to hardscape works and removal of redundant escalators and bridges.</p>

<p>Awnings have also been removed and the shells of the shopfronts peeled back and painted white. But it won't end there.</p>

<p>Harbour Town will also see the construction of a new 8-cinema Hoyts on the site of what was previously the temporary home of the Winter Wonderland as illustrated in the rendering below:</p>

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/harbour_town_hoyts.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Harbour Town Melbourne's new 8-cinema Hoyts complex. Image courtesy of Hoyts."><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="390" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/harbour_town_hoyts.jpg?itok=rLVGMzsM" title="Harbour Town Melbourne's new 8-cinema Hoyts complex. Image courtesy of Hoyts." width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Harbour Town Melbourne's new 8-cinema Hoyts complex. Image courtesy of Hoyts.</figcaption></figure><p>The Hoyts complex will effectively provide a bookend to the Harbour Town area and link back to the existing centre.</p>

<p>Further works to be undertaken also include the provision of a supermarket and extension to Harbour Town's gateway building along Docklands Drive.This extension will extend over the street and provide a somewhat more sophisticated front door to the centre.</p>

<p>At this stage no further works are proposed to the facade of the residential apartments above, however the second of the canopies will also extend through to Docklands Drive complimenting the new entry experience from Docklands Drive.</p>

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/harbour_town_entry.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Harbour Town Melbourne gateway extension. Image courtesy Harbour Town."><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="411" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/harbour_town_entry.jpg?itok=0XlLZUWt" title="Harbour Town Melbourne gateway extension. Image courtesy Harbour Town." width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Harbour Town Melbourne gateway extension. Image courtesy Harbour Town.</figcaption></figure><p>Other projects in the area include Capital Alliance's 26-38 Pearl River Road and 3-43 Waterfront Way. Both sites abut Harbour Town and were acquired by Capital Alliance in December 2014. Both are currently at planning with the latter on its way to VCAT.</p>
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Docklands update June 2016: Newquay and Harbour Town

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<blockquote>
<p>I don't think Melburnians understand Docklands yet. We see it as a suburb that needs time to evolve; it needs to find its own spirit, its own character.</p>
<cite>Jesse Linardi, Design Director, DKO</cite>
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<p>As construction in and around Docklands continues at pace, Urban.com.au thought it an opportune time to garner an update on the precinct from Docklands locals <a href="http://www.dko.com.au/">DKO Architecture</a>. Architect Dennis Chew and Design Director Jesse Linardi were kind enough to discuss their experience of working 'on site' in addition to their two latest projects for <a href="http://capitalalliance.com.au/">Capital Alliance</a> within Harbour Town.</p>

<p>The catalyst for the practice's relocation from Mitchell House on Lonsdale Street to Docklands was DKO's engagement in the masterplanning for NewQuay Central following <a href="http://www.mab.com.au/">MAB Corporation</a>'s acquisition of the site from ING. DKO seized the opportunity to be at the coalface so to speak, gaining intimate experience of the precinct.</p>

<p>Having developed the built form envelopes and urban design principles around the ground plane and laneways for NewQuay Central, DKO was subsequently engaged to design what is now Hiap Hoe's Marina Tower development.</p>

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<figcaption>Probuild are currently constructing Marina Tower. Image courtesy DKO</figcaption></figure><blockquote>
<p>The story with NewQuay Central is around having diversity in the architectural built form, so getting a variety of architects involved in each project, away from the repetitive type of approach you might otherwise get from a single office. We talk about it as being part of the city so we tried to encourage an interesting skyline rather than a uniform one.</p>

<p>We really pushed for that which might seem illogical from a commercial decision making point of view, but we felt really strongly about having that diversity.</p>
<cite>Jesse Linardi</cite>
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<p>DKO's work on NewQuay Central expanded to include a development site at <a href="/buildings/elm-stone-387-docklands-drive-docklands">387-395 Docklands Drive</a> which would deliver dual 17-storey buildings over two stages, replacing an earlier scheme by Hassell for a commercial building. The as yet unnamed project is due to begin its sales and marketing campaign shortly.</p>

<p>More masterplanning followed for MAB's NewQuay West which has gone through a number of iterations over the years, the latest incarnation being driven by the addition of Ron Barassi Snr Park. Similar to the initial stage of NewQuay Central, the process for the western precinct wasn't so much about architecture but more so diversity in scale and the impact of built form on built form, as well as the ground plane and pedestrian environment.</p>

<p>Within that framework are considerations of views, shadowing, solar access, wind; a set of principles which DKO's design team works from to derive a built form which they believe to be the best outcome possible.</p>

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/newquay_masterplan-reduced.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="NewQuay Masterplan. Image courtesy of DKO."><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="410" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/newquay_masterplan-reduced.jpg?itok=l3bB9e-X" title="NewQuay Masterplan. Image courtesy of DKO." width="580"></a>

<figcaption>NewQuay Masterplan. Image courtesy of DKO.</figcaption></figure><p>This in turn brings us to DKO's latest Docklands projects, 3-43 Waterfront Way and 26-38 Pearl River Road within Harbour Town. Offloaded by <a href="http://ashemorgan.com.au/">Ashe Morgan</a> to emerging Melbourne developer Capital Alliance Investment Group, the at planning 3-43 Waterfront Way features a mixed-use tower of 37-storeys with the first 11 levels dedicated hotel accommodation with residential above.</p>

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<p>The opportunity here was designing a mixed-use tower as opposed to a completely residential building, that's something we believe the precinct needs more of: true mixed-use developments. To punch through the existing building and create a direct connection back through to Docklands Drive and the pedestrian retail strip within Harbour Town was highly satisfying.</p>

<p>The other interesting thing about these sites, I believe there's an opportunity and scope for more height and scale than the CBD. The closest building to these sites could be 20-30m away, you don't get the same concerns and issues as those you might in the city, with regards to adjacencies, overlooking and so forth.</p>

<p>Historically this area of Docklands has had relatively low height limits. The driver for height on this site (3-43 Waterfront Way) is the new park and not overshadowing it, which is a logical way to look at it.</p>
<cite>Jesse Linardi</cite>
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<p>The designs for both sites had to address key environmental impacts, in particular wind in places where there doesn't presently exist any built form. The buildings were designed to respond and mitigate the wind conditions; predominantly the westerly and northerly winds the site experiences.</p>

<p>At one stage the Pearl River Road site was going to be one building but was pulled apart to address the wind and allow it to pass through between the buildings rather than be driven downwards to the footpath.</p>

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<p>It was about coming back to those earlier design principles once again. We tested the sites and envelopes quite rigorously with the wind engineer initially. What normally happens is you test it in the wind tunnel, the wind hits the building and creates a downward draught; you typically then provide a awning to deal with the issue.</p>

<p>For these sites the wind is literally carving and sculpting the buildings to provide a more comfortable and better walking condition at ground level.</p>
<cite>Dennis Chew, Architect, DKO</cite>
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<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/wfc_se_site.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="DKO's 37-storey mixed use tower at 3-43 Waterfront Way. Image courtesy of DKO."><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="509" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/wfc_se_site.jpg?itok=q1NE0jY_" title="DKO's 37-storey mixed use tower at 3-43 Waterfront Way. Image courtesy of DKO." width="580"></a>

<figcaption>The 37-storey mixed use tower at 3-43 Waterfront Way. Image courtesy of DKO.</figcaption></figure><p>Other design drivers include internal amenity such as minimising the number of apartments with only southerly aspects; the vast majority are afforded east or west outlooks. With the debate surrounding the introduction of apartment standards in Victoria, Jesse says a lot of those design principles and requirements are standard practice and come second nature to the office as part of their design process and that was most certainly be the case for the Harbour Town towers.</p>

<p>Where Pearl River Road and Waterfront Way were initially treated as service roads for the existing retail and ice rink offerings within Harbour Town, the new buildings look to activate them and encourage pedestrian movement through whilst also transforming the look and feel of the area.</p>

<p>The fact that their client, Capital Alliance Investment Group was passionate about good design, amenity and quality outcomes made DKO's task far more appealing. This manifested itself via the client's desire to provide residents and guests with a unique experience by way of a infinity rooftop pool in a similar vein to Marina Bay Sands Singapore, with views back towards the CBD.</p>
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DKO and designing Docklands

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<p>It is that time again when Urban.com.au takes a look into the vast depths of our <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments">project database</a> and this month we select the Top 5 from the projects currently approved.</p>

<h2>5. The Altus, <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/docklands-vic-3008">238 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands</a>
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<p>Why do we like this? Besides the fact that if built it will be one of the tallest towers in Docklands and most certainly the tallest in Digital Harbour, the design will complement the curves and glass of <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/mab-corporation">MAB Corp's</a> <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/buildings/the-quays-231-harbour-esplanade-docklands">The Quays</a> to the west located in NewQuay and also provide a landmark structure for the Footscray Road gateway into Docklands. Furthermore, the Altus will include a 4.5 star Sheraton Four Points hotel when completed.</p>

<p><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/Altus.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="The Altus © BellaCharlton"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-702px" src="/sites/urbanmelbourne.info/files/styles/article_full_width_702px/public/pictures/article-images/Altus.jpg?itok=A2O1v-OU" title="The Altus © BellaCharlton" typeof="Image"></a></p>

<h2>4. Rawhouse, <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/fitzroy-vic-3065">97-99 Rose Street, Fitzroy</a>
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<p>Why do we like this? From the team that have brought us <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/mesh-apartments-8-florence-street-brunswick">The Commons</a> comes <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/two-thumbs-up">Rawhouse</a> which if built, will incorporate similar architectural and sustainability features as its predecessor. Even though it is a relatively small development only housing a total of 12 apartments, Rawhouse also features an open stair well, a concrete and timber facade which will be recycled where possible and will have no car parking due to its close proximity to amenity and services. Also being located in <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/fitzroy-vic-3065">Fitzroy</a> just behind the Veggie Bar, the concept of this building will certainly appeal to those that want to live in this area and with only 12 of these babies available, they will surely be sold in a flash.</p>

<p><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/raw.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Rawhouse © Breathe Architecture"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-702px" src="/sites/urbanmelbourne.info/files/styles/article_full_width_702px/public/pictures/article-images/raw.jpg?itok=6KH3lO73" title="Rawhouse © Breathe Architecture" typeof="Image"></a></p>

<h2>3. 9-11 Caravel Lane, Caroline Springs</h2>

<p>Why do we like this? We like this because it is a multi-storey island in a sea of suburbia! Along with <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/buildings/135-the-esplanade-caroline-springs">Cascada</a> situated just down the road, these apartments set a good example of apartment living in a non traditional setting. If we also consider that the <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/buildings/135-the-esplanade-caroline-springs">Regional Rail Link</a> is being constructed and will pass nearby to Caroline Springs, the public transport service starved outer suburbs may see the light yet.</p>

<p><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/MA-Caravel-Ln-01.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="9-11 Caravel Lane © Metaxas Architects"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-702px" src="/sites/urbanmelbourne.info/files/styles/article_full_width_702px/public/pictures/article-images/MA-Caravel-Ln-01.jpg?itok=qSLGMNtC" title="9-11 Caravel Lane © Metaxas Architects" typeof="Image"></a></p>

<h2>2. <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/buildings/marina-tower-6-pearl-river-road-docklands">6-22 Pearl River Road, NewQuay</a>
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<p>Why do we like this? This building designed by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/dko-architecture">dko Architecture</a> has the potential to become an iconic building for NewQuay, Docklands and Melbourne. The leaning, protruding structure provides a striking silhouette and would also provide fantastic waterfront views for those lucky enough to live in the building. In July 2013, MAB Corp sold off the site to the prominent Singaporean developer <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/hiap-hoe">Hiap Hoe</a> which has hit the ground running in their first foray into the Australian property realm reportedly wanting to start construction immediately! Great enthusiasm!</p>

<p><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/DKO.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="6-22 Pearl River Road, NewQuay © dko Architecture"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-702px" src="/sites/urbanmelbourne.info/files/styles/article_full_width_702px/public/pictures/article-images/DKO.jpg?itok=gVJr2MQ4" title="6-22 Pearl River Road, NewQuay © dko Architecture" typeof="Image"></a></p>

<h2>1. <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/buildings/light-house-450-elizabeth-street-melbourne">450 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne</a>
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<p>Why do we like this? An <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/fraser-partners-0">Elenberg Fraser</a> cracker! This 62 level tower is just shy of the 200 metre mark features a fantastic folding facade that creates a visually striking wave effect from the lower levels and all the way to the top. Hopefully we will see this tower move through to registrations and sales in the near future!</p>

<p><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/11038_450_Elizabeth_Street_Elenberg%20fraser.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="450 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne © Elenberg Fraser"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-702px" src="/sites/urbanmelbourne.info/files/styles/article_full_width_702px/public/pictures/article-images/11038_450_Elizabeth_Street_Elenberg%20fraser.jpg?itok=1HI0mNya" title="450 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne © Elenberg Fraser" typeof="Image"></a></p>

<p>Do you agree with our list? Tell us what you think.</p>
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