Located on Melbourne’s South Bank, in close proximity to the Yarra River, this new mixed-use tower provides the opportunity to complete the transformation of the Freshwater Place precinct whilst contributing to the wider streetscape and skyline of the City of Melbourne. Its Southeast elevation and profile will be a prominent addition to the Southbank side of the Yarra River. The building will occupy prime position within the new and developing live/work/stay cluster of tower developments surrounding Freshwater Place.

The mixed-use program with commercial and residential uses is an appropriate addition to the block. To support these uses, additional amenities will include supermarkets, medical centres and retail. These will form an integral part of the public domain offering. The development will focus on a strong ground plane activation with new laneways and through site links and an integrated landscape to add to the newly invigorated identity of Freshwater Place.

The ground plane provides continuation of the public pedestrian network within the broader Freshwater Place precinct. Clearly activated pedestrian through site links feature at the lower levels connecting Power Street with the streets to the North. Ground level activation of existing and new pedestrian areas is achieved through proposed commercial and retail tenancies and pedestrian lobby areas with direct interface with the street scape at ground and lower podium levels.

A high level of internal amenity throughout the building will afford spectacular views across Melbourne in all directions.

The core has been located along the northern boundary of the site, the bulk of the floor plates allow for a highly efficient, contiguous space to the south capturing the views over Port Philip Bay. The floor plates on designated levels are completely flexible both horizontally and vertically.

The new tower will be a clearly identifiable addition to the Southbank skyline which articulates a distinctive form down to the street level allowing the tower to land at the street rather than be floating above a podium. 

Horizontal breaks in the form and facade give relief from the winds onto the building as well as breaking down the form to provide terraces and amenity to the building future occupants.