[COM] The Switch - 203 North Terrace | 119m | 35 levels | Student Accom
Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 2:35 pm
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Who is the land owner? is it related to the Le Cordon Bleu development?[Shuz] wrote:I knew about this one for quite a while, but obviously couldn't say anything. It's a good use of a heritage listed site.
The proposed cost of this development is $20 000 000.It is understood that the majority of these dwellings have been spoken for by potential
purchasers, reinforcing my understanding that this segment of the market is somewhat
unmet, and that there is a latent or ‘pent up’ demand for such dwellings.
The apartments on carpark and even taller Myer Centre are nearby, so I doubt it would be that out of place. Add in the Le Cordon Bleu and Gawler Chambers developments which have gone mysteriously quiet and that whole area could become quite dense (or a wall of equal height). However, I will join you in saying that I wouldn't be heartbroken if this one didn't get up, judging from its render. Looks quite boxy, thin and bland. However, it's only fair to wait for more renders and if it breathes some life into those nice heritage buildings in our North Terrace cultural precinct, that can only be a good thing.Phantom wrote:I hope it doesn't actually end out having that weird bit jutting out from nowhere, to take advantage of the space in the air, above the smaller building in front. Also, the extreme height of this is going to cause it to have a lot of outcry from those naysayers who still want Adelaide to exist in the 1970's. I do have to say, the renders hopefully look a lot worse than the actual building would. If this is how it is actually going to look, I wouldn't be that upset if it weren't built. To me, it just looks too narrow. Kinda like the Urbanest building on the corner of North Tce and Bank St.
No, that was the Club 199 site. This one is two lots over (the middle of the three heritage buildings).rev wrote:Is this the same site as that other tower on Nth Tce that was later watered down?
203 North Tce
The state heritage-listed former G & R Wills Warehouse building would be transformed into a high end retail centre as part of an exclusive highrise development on North Tce.
A major tower proposed by Catcon would rise above and incorporate the state heritage-listed former G & R Wills Warehouse building on North Tce, opposite the State Library.
Designed by Woodhead, the $50 million, 19-level development would have high-end shops and a cafe in the heritage building, parking and offices on the lower floors of the tower, nine apartments each occupying whole upper floors and a rooftop garden
Artist’s impression for the proposed 19-storey retail centre for 203 North Tce. Source: Supplied
A consortium largely from civil construction and engineering firm Catcon is behind the $50 million, 19-storey project opposite the State Library and SA Museum.
Each of the top nine floors would be devoted to a single apartment, some already reserved, with floor areas of more than 400sq m including multiple balconies.
The historic 1878 building at the project's base would house high end fashion and perfume retailers and possibly a cafe.
According to architect firm Woodhead, many historic internal features including timber floors, cast iron columns and exposed stonework would be retained.
Above the heritage building would be three levels of carparking and four levels of boutique office space.
The tower would be crowned above the apartment levels with a rooftop garden for residents with views over North Tce and across to Adelaide Oval.
The Development Assessment Commission's planning report says there will be some "significant" impacts on the heritage value of the original building but "the benefits of
the overall project are considered to outweigh the loss of heritage fabric".
Construction would start later this year and be finished by late 2015 if the plans are approved
Nah that's not it the one I'm thinking of had a curved feature on the front facade and was another tallish skinny proposal.