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[Düsseldorfer]

North Adelaide development approved

HANNAH SILVERMAN

December 08, 2008 12:01am

A MULTIMILLION-dollar development will advance North Adelaide as the state's hottest residential address.

Approved by Adelaide City Council, the exclusive development, bounded by MacKinnon Parade and Finniss St, consists of 17 multimillion-dollar homes valued at more than $35 million.

Work, due to start early next year, will involve the demolition of the former University of Adelaide gym site, sold to developers Marl SA for $10.2 million last year.

Marl SA director Luke Foster said the luxury development would generate interest from overseas and would command attention from "the most discerning audience".

"The development will change the face of North Adelaide and is arguably the most exclusive land holding to be released in the city fringe," he said.

He said the site was always an area of "massive interest" given the expansive parkland frontage and views of the Adelaide skyline.

Marl SA will build eight executive terrace residences on Finniss St, four mansions and a three-storey apartment building with five homes on MacKinnon Parade.

North Adelaide Society chairman Ed Briedis said the society welcomed the development approval but objected to the three-storey building, which they said was a breach the development plan of the City of Adelaide.

"Our concern was that part of, not the entire project, exceeds the height limit. The (City of Adelaide) plan allows two storeys and we were saying go ahead with the project but just get rid of the top."

However he said the development would be well received by the public.

"Anyone who can find themselves with parkland frontage will be in a nice part of adelaide. I think it improves that perception but don't forget that anything is better than a disused gym."

Lord Mayor Michael Harbison said council permitted the development to proceed with three-storeys because that building was set back from the street.

"The concerns in North Adelaide are about height but what was planed was appropriate since any extra height was set well back," he said.

"The rules are not as black and white as that and where extra height is, it's set back from the street which is generally acceptable by the plan."

Mr Harbison said council was pleased to see the development finally go ahead after it was initially raised about a year ago.

He said the development would add to the prestige of the city.

"North Adelaide is seen as a very desirable address and there are still many people who are looking for homes there."

"It will be great for those people who are lucky enough to live there."

http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/stor ... 82,00.html

[crawf]

God I hate Ed Briedis

[Wayno]

North Adelaide development approved

North Adelaide Society chairman Ed Briedis said the society welcomed the development approval but objected to the three-storey building, which they said was a breach the development plan of the City of Adelaide.
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Lord Mayor Michael Harbison said council permitted the development to proceed with three-storeys because that building was set back from the street.

Would have been interesting to see the result if the Developer pushed for 4 or 5 storeys. Is the ACC the approvers in this case, or the DAC? It might actually get through the DAC...

[AG]

The building currently leased by the NAB at 22 King William Street has been sold by MacarthurCook Office Property Trust to a private investor.

[Will]

At the upcoming ACC DAP meeting a proposal for a 5 level building at 94 Wright Street and 33-39 Compton Street is expected to receive planning APPROVAL. The building is known as Compton House.

The building is mixed-use in nature with basement carparking, ground floor retail, 2 levels of offices, with the uppermost 2 levels dedicated as residential accomodation incorporating 1 apartment on each level.

[Omicron]

At the upcoming ACC DAP meeting a proposal for a 5 level building at 94 Wright Street and 33-39 Compton Street is expected to receive planning APPROVAL. The building is known as Compton House.

The building is mixed-use in nature with basement carparking, ground floor retail, 2 levels of offices, with the uppermost 2 levels dedicated as residential accomodation incorporating 1 apartment on each level.

I hope those cream sections are indeed some kind of sandstone or similar as they appear on that render.

[Shuz]

For a nifty little thing, I quite like it. This is exactly the type of development that should be encouraged in suburbia to encourage density.

[ozisnowman]

Does anyone know what THINC projects are involved with on Gouger Street... They seem to have
demolished some warehouses etc to reveal a large development site. What is planned here????

[Ben]

Does anyone know what THINC projects are involved with on Gouger Street... They seem to have
demolished some warehouses etc to reveal a large development site. What is planned here????

That is MERC on Gouger

http://www.mercongouger.com

[Xaragmata]

Does anyone know what THINC projects are involved with on Gouger Street... They seem to have
demolished some warehouses etc to reveal a large development site. What is planned here????

That is MERC on Gouger

http://www.mercongouger.com.au

Which can't be found, tending to confirm the report in here that it has been abandoned. Site was loading a week or so
ago, but not now.

[Ben]

Does anyone know what THINC projects are involved with on Gouger Street... They seem to have
demolished some warehouses etc to reveal a large development site. What is planned here????

That is MERC on Gouger

http://www.mercongouger.com.au

Which can't be found, tending to confirm the report in here that it has been abandoned. Site was loading a week or so
ago, but not now.

My bad there is no .au

http://www.mercongouger.com/

[Xaragmata]

My bad there is no .au

http://www.mercongouger.com/

Thanks, Ben, I didn't notice the difference - site still working, so may still be going ahead (?)

[jk1237]

They still have their sales showroom on Grote St at chinatown, which has a model/render of the building. I think I might go in and ask whats happening with it.

[Dr Rudi]

They still have their sales showroom on Grote St at chinatown, which has a model/render of the building. I think I might go in and ask whats happening with it.

This was mostly sold went I went in not long after it came on the market; so I don't understand claims to the contrary. If it wasn't going ahead, THINC would have their name off the fence. Mostly student-sized accommodation, and I just don't know how much of that the market can absorb - let alone what that means for the fabric of the city.

When will the developers understand ?

The market research suggests that potential residents will buy a house sized apartment at a house sized price. Twenty squares 10 floors up makes a lot of sense. Developers could do that and still make plenty.

http://www.adelaidecitycouncil.com/adcc ... report.pdf

[Will]

Whilst helping a relative find accomodation here in Adelaide I stumbled accross this surprise. It turns out that SOHO at 264 Flinders Street has turned out as a new 5 star boutique hotel instead of student apartments as originally intended.

It is known as the Clarion Hotel Soho

Here is the information from Wotif.com:

Welcome to Adelaide’s newest accommodation, the Clarion Hotel Soho – a designer hotel evoking the eclectic, arty vibe of London’s Soho district just metres from Adelaide’s trendy East End.


From its slick contemporary exterior to its stunning interior décor, Soho is an uber-chic design experience boasting 30 luxurious rooms, including balcony and spa suites, with views over Adelaide’s city skyline.


Rooms feature Italian marble bathrooms, king-size beds with Missoni linens, Australian-made Natio Spa products, 42-inch LCD televisions, iPod docking stations, cable broadband internet and iconic 20th century designer furniture.


The hotel shows off its creative side with an extensive, ever-changing art collection exhibited throughout the hotel to showcase emerging South Australian artists. Each guest room features an original artwork, available for sale.


Destined to be a popular fixture on Adelaide’s dining scene, Soho’s slick and sexy Decant Restaurant is a designer’s dream. It boasts Tom Dixon feature lighting, Kartell dining chairs and an imported Italian Aribiscato marble bar which glimmers like a semi-precious onyx stone by night with its LED backlighting.


Decant’s award-winning Head Chef Jonathan Kemble has created a modern Australian menu showcasing local and organic produce sourced from within 100km of the hotel, perfectly complemented by the restaurant’s impressive cellar of wines from celebrated vineyards in South Australia and France.


The perfect place to unwind, Soho boasts a rooftop deck where guests can relax by the heated jet pool overlooking Adelaide’s city skyline with the hotel’s signature cocktail “Sohotini” in hand. For a true pampering session, Soho Spa offers in-room spa treatments with 100% Australian-made organic products using native flora including lemon myrtle, Australian jojoba and blue mallee eucalyptus.


Clarion Hotel Soho also houses The Meeting Room, available for hire for your client meeting, private dinner, or canapés and drinks. With floor to ceiling bi-folding doors and outdoor access, you will be sure to impress your guests.

Looks like a nice place to stay.