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thechap wrote: Do we have any indication on the height of the current proposal? Anything to block out that god awful yellow optus monstrosity.

Would have to be 14 levels minimum i would think for 20,000 sqm.

This is very good news. With such an open area, the architects will have to be mindful to take into consideration the north, west and east elevations, because they'll all stand out quite obviously.

Howie wrote:Do we know the architect btw?

Architects are Jackman Parken Evans same as for "The Wave" and "The Edge".

http://www.jpe.com.au

Heights available Monday.

Great stuff, it should be nice then!

Ben wrote:

thechap wrote: Do we have any indication on the height of the current proposal? Anything to block out that god awful yellow optus monstrosity.

Would have to be 14 levels minimum i would think for 20,000 sqm.

But it can't exceed 40m. (unless they seek approval based on merit).

I can see the merit being for quality design and/or being so close to Optus, the height restriction MAY be lifted to some degree. Even though it is fantastic seeing all these proposals for KWS Sth., a dead level 40 m all along the St. would end up looking like a glorified wall - the Repco site bldg is almost in danger of that at 2/3 of a block long. (quality aesthetics alleviated this IMO however).

I agree with sentiments already voiced concerning all the facades of the blddg - high visibility requires no angle looking like a cement wall only. Glad to see the end of that ugly petrol stn. - not a good site for that landuse IMO.

Looking forward to seeing the renders. At 6000sq. m. being spoken for already, it looks pretty certain to be built if approved. 20000 sq.m. would make the bldg as big as the one on the repco site if 10 - 11 fllors high - also about 20000 sq. m. - would fill a large section of the block with the Optus tower. Hope there are retail facilities at St level.

On a slight divergence, all these proposals suggest getting on with extending the tramline again in the west of the CBD.

Overall, looking forward to the new KWS sth.

Coming over to Adelaide in four weeks and will do the obligatory inspection of all CBD development!. Might run into one or two of you guys there.

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Unfortunatley I was unable to get info on heights but i was told an annoucement is imminent so keep your ears and eyes open.

The suspense

Action on site sooner then I thought. This recieved on Friday. No app for the building as yet.

DA/1001/2007
30/11/2007
Development Application Received
Demolish existing structures and hard surfaces
421-427 King William Street, ADELAIDE SA 5000

This explains some of the action seen on this site in recent weeks. Look forward to seeing the building application.

With all the action in KWS Sth there'll be no holding you guys down soon - I can't believe it

Seems like there is an accelleration of construction and confidence on the city - like they are anticipating something.

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skyliner wrote:With all the action in KWS Sth there'll be no holding you guys down soon - I can't believe it

Seems like there is an accelleration of construction and confidence on the city - like they are anticipating something.

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The site area has been fenced off now, probably waiting for approval for the demolition work. This could be a fast and attractive building project for the KWS street south entrance to the city, especially of the other 3 buildings at that end go ahead as well.

Bring on the renders!

saw a guy walking a measuring wheel along the footpath next to this site yesterday. not sure if he was actually measuring anything or just taking it for a walk