[APP] Queen Adelaide Club | 83m | 21 levels | Mixed

[Ben]

Proposed redevelopment of the Queen Adelaide Club is going before the DAC this Thursday.

21 Levels of mixed use, mainly apartments with ground floor retail. There is a Prada sign in the render but that doesn't neccesarily mean anything. The heritage frontage of the Stephens place building will be retained.

[Nathan]

That's come out of nowhere! Interesting that the render includes the Gawler Chambers proposal next door. The subtle curved corners, and the lighting treatment lift it up a notch. And hooray for blocking off a view of the carpark (and partially the Myer Centre) from North Tce.

[Plasmatron]

I can imagine some people complaining about the Myer clock tower being blocked, but otherwise I like the look and placement of this one. Retaining the heritage building is quite a unique touch, for such a sleek and modern design. Here's hoping it doesn't get discussed for years then quietly disappear like so many other proposals.

[Waewick]

nice one.

great location should help.

[metro]

Looks like a great proposal. As Nathan said it certainly is interesting they show the not even built Gawler Chambers building in their pics. I think the two developers should team up and combine the two buildings and increase the height to 150m - a new tallest!

[slenderman]

Are they going to demolish a bit of the heritage building (that part between the corner part and the Gawler Chambers)? The renders seem to indicate that, and I don't like it if that's the case. Actually, it looks like they're planning to demolish all of the building except for the small part on the corner. Why? I'm not a NIMBY, but come on, show some respect!

The tower itself looks superb, but please don't sacrifice heritage to build it. Could the heritage be better incorporated into the design, with more of it being retained?

[Dvious]

That looks like absolute crap. Surely you guy's can't all like this.. Im sorry but unless i see some better renders, im very unimpressed.

[Will]

It is interesting to note that this development is being proposed by the Queen Adelaide Club. The first 6 levels will incorporate facilities for the club, including accommodation. The remaining 14 levels will incorporate 28, 3 bedroom retirement apartments for members of the Queen Adelaide Club. Considering the nature of the proposal there is a high likelihood of it becoming a reality.

[Mants]

anything to hide that monstrosity behind it.

developments along North Terrace are vital in changing the aesthetic of Adelaide's skyline and I see this one as a very welcome addition.

[crawf]

This will no doubt sell fast. Amazing location with sweeping views over North Terrace, the Riverbank and beyond.

[Nathan]

Just a thought on the inclusion of the Gawler Chambers proposal in the render. It could be just to give context. On it's own, this building would stick out quite a lot, being tall and thin. By showing the neighbouring proposal, it completely changes the impression of the building and the height no longer seems out of place.

[SRW]

Are they going to demolish a bit of the heritage building (that part between the corner part and the Gawler Chambers)? The renders seem to indicate that, and I don't like it if that's the case. Actually, it looks like they're planning to demolish all of the building except for the small part on the corner. Why? I'm not a NIMBY, but come on, show some respect!

I tend to agree; I don't see why they couldn't keep more of the original buildings, nor that they've been as sympathetic or complementary as they should've been to the parts that they have seen fit to keep.

And hooray for blocking off a view of the carpark (and partially the Myer Centre) from North Tce.

This, though. This encourages me to overlook the potential design flaws and tentatively welcome it. Even more so if they can get the council to remove that corner's slip lane as they've envisaged in the renders.

[[Shuz]]

I likey.

[rhino]

I'm impressed. Hope it goes ahead. Sounds like they have their market all organised (retirement apartments for members of the Queen Adelaide Club).

[SuperEgz]

This looks awesome! I am pleasantly surprised that an organisation like the Queen Adelaide Club wants to do something like this. Are they finally moving into the 21st century?