Urban heat islands, poor air quality, lack of enjoyable urban community areas are all poor outcomes when green spaces aren’t incorporated into new developments and large scale building projects. Therefore, new building that contain urban green space will make our coming of age as a dynamic and progressive international city. Nothing like this exists in our part of the world and with these amazing architects I'm confident we will see the most iconic building constructed here since the Opera House
Four
firms in the running for Packer's Barangaroo Crown development
"Sydney
deserves one of the world's best hotels and with these amazing architects I'm
confident we will see the
most iconic building constructed here since the Opera House,"
"I
want this hotel resort to be instantly recognisable around the world and
feature on postcards and memorabilia promoting Sydney. That's how you attract
international tourists, create jobs and put Sydney on the map."
All of
the architects shortlisted are award winning international architects.
Renzo
Piano is the designer behind the famous The Shard in London as well as Aurora
Place in Sydney while Adrian Smith + Gill Architecture is famous for
designing the 829.8m Burj Khalifa in Dubai.
More green
spaces in urban areas, says new national initiative
A recent
survey showed over 93% of professionals from related industries said the
continual decrease in urban green space is of concern for all Australians, but
particularly for those working in government, construction and development,
horticulture and related academic sectors.
Nursery
and Garden Industry Australian (NGIA) CEO and 202020 Vision partner Robert
Prince says, “We know our cities need more green spaces, as they’re good for
our health, productivity, keeping cities cool and reducing pollution.
“Urban heat islands, poor air quality, lack of
enjoyable urban community areas are all poor outcomes when green spaces aren’t
incorporated into new developments and large scale building projects.”
Melbourne's
tallest tower approved
"This
tower signifies the best of Victorian architecture and a drive for enterprise
and ingenuity that exists nowhere else in Australia.
Nonda
Katsalidis, developer and co-designer of the tower with his partner, Karl
Fender said:
“We are
delighted to have our planning approval finalised, and the ability to forge
full steam ahead with the project. This includes finalising apartment
designs and advancing negotiations with hotel operators.”
Australia
108 will feature 646 apartments, a 288-room 6 star hotel as well as retail and
office space.
“Australia
108 has the ability to define Melbourne, and signify our coming of age as a dynamic and progressive
international city. Nothing like this exists in our part of the world
– a prestigious residential tower with a six level, luxury hotel offering a
wide range of services and facilities such as bars, observation lounges and
restaurants," Katsalides said.
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