"Reminiscent of the Australian beach shack": First look at Macquarie York's newest Surfers Paradise apartment development
Roy Skaf's Macquarie York is set for another Surfers Paradise apartment development.
They've submitted plans for a 17-level tower at 50 Sunrise Boulevard, on the Nerang River and facing Chevron Island's famous Home of The Arts building.
The Plus Architecture-designed tower on a 1,057 sqm riverfront block will have 43 apartments, a mix of 28 two-beds, 14 three-beds, and a four-bedroom, three-level penthouse.
There will be just three apartments per floor, a 96 sqm two-bed, a 106 sqm two-bed with study, and a 129 sqm three-bed with a study, up to level 15.
The subpenthouses and penthouse starts at level 16. One of the subpenthouses has 200 sqm, while the three-level penthouse has three-bedrooms and an MPR on the first level, the main kitchen living and dining space and a guest bedroom on the second level, and then a rooftop with a pool, firepit area and outdoor kitchenette with a dining space.
Each unit will have at least one car space.
Plus Architecture, led locally by Danny Juric, says the project has been "meticulously designed to seamlessly blend with its urban and natural surroundings, achieving a harmonious balance between the human-scale streetscape, riverscape, and the emerging skyline."
"The building is thoughtfully divided into podium and tower forms, strategically set back from the street, layered with a pronounced emphasis on horizontality, fostering a human-scale interaction with the street and river," the design submission read,
"The podium is enhanced with landscaping and warm, earth-toned materials, anchoring the development and providing a strong connection with its environment.
"Surrounding the entry, podium, and recreation spaces is extensive landscaping, creating a natural and inviting environment that further grounds the building. The integration of greenery extends upward, softening the building’s presence throughout its height."
The resident amenity is located on level two and will feature a swimming pool, fire pit area, barbecue space, day beds, gym with a sauna and steam room, work from home space with desks and a boardroom.
The tower features light-colored concrete with horizontal articulation which Plus says is reminiscent of the Australian beach shack.
Full-height glazing gives residents views to the river and hinterland in the west, as well as Surfers Paradise and the expansive coastline to the east. Balconies at the building’s ends are curved, minimizing visual impact and drawing inspiration from the natural language of the rippling surface of the river, Plus say.
Town Planner UPS said their assessment finds that the proposal is in keeping with the intent of the City Plan and responds positively to the relevant assessment criteria.
Overall, it is concluded that the proposed development represents a logical and desirable form of land use, and a built form which is respectful of, and complementary to, the established and prevailing character of the surrounding area."
Macquarie York recently completed the Allure building on Chevron Island, where they're also to relaunch their formerly named development Nina. The new tower, NERA, has a few design changes.
