News & Discussion: General CBD Development

[Isiskii]

Anyone else think that they've just completely bastardized the heritage building? The additions do not compliment it whatsoever. Unfortunately, it's developments like these which set the precendent and the NIMBY's case hell-bent for heritage preservation at all costs - because examples like these fail to highlight the success in the way which new development and heritage can positively compliment each other with the right treatment and design principles.

Absolutely shocking.

[AG]

Anyone else think that they've just completely bastardized the heritage building? The additions do not compliment it whatsoever. Unfortunately, it's developments like these which set the precendent and the NIMBY's case hell-bent for heritage preservation at all costs - because examples like these fail to highlight the success in the way which new development and heritage can positively compliment each other with the right treatment and design principles.

Absolutely shocking.

I completely agree. The additional floor added to the top of the building wrecks its appearance. I hope they at least choose a different colour rather than leave it white.

[Will]

The Common Ground project in Light Square is a real dissapointment.

I was expecting this:

[jk1237]

I still have some confidence that they are yet to paint that white addition at the top, well Im hoping. The dark colour on the brick looks nice. We all might have to have a working bee to paint the top ourselves. They cant possibly leave the top like that

[skyliner]

Maybe they are trying to link with the bldg style of the one to the right - you know homogeneous aesthetics - does'nt work for me.Incongruous. Looks like a tack on.

ADELAIDE - TOWARDS A GREATER CITY SKYLINE

[Adelarch]

Agree that add-on is a bit of a disappointment. Based on the render I was hoping it would end up more like this:


Here's hoping the the new building is finished nicely

[iTouch]

what annoys me is that here we are whining and complaining about what it could've been when we could be out making a difference by making those fantasies come true.



but seriously, what would be the maximum penalty for deciding to paint a high rise building a different colour? Just imagine, you rock up to work one day and find Grenfell Centre yellow.

[Will]

This application was lodged with the ACC last month:

Type Application Assessed on Merit
Application Number DA/916/2010
Lodgement Date 22/11/2010
Latest Decision
Location OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE, North Terrace, ADELAIDE SA 5000
Description Alterations and additions to existing government building

This proposal is expected to cost $11 million. With such a cost, we may see something interesting being done to old Parliament House.

[crawf]

What is old Parliament House currently used for?

[Will]

What is old Parliament House currently used for?

Sadly, it is currently used as offices for Parliament House. Before 1995, it was an excellent Constitutional Museum, however, the dire state of the SA economy back then, and the need for more office space at parliament House forced it conversion into office space.

[dbcrow]

Given that they've taken the scaffolding down, I'd say it's doubtful that they'll paint it....

[Wayno]

What is old Parliament House currently used for?

Sadly, it is currently used as offices for Parliament House. Before 1995, it was an excellent Constitutional Museum, however, the dire state of the SA economy back then, and the need for more office space at parliament House forced it conversion into office space.

The chamber room (approx 20m x 7m in dimension) is used for functions and can be booked if you have a *suitable* event. Much of the original furnishing have been retained, complete with public viewing platform, the presiding chair, and many pieces of elaborate furniture. I've been to a couple of events there, and still have 3 bottles of 'old parliament red' in my cellar

[Pikey]

For all of those who were freaking out about the white level, that was all protective coating, it's not been removed exposing the grey underneath.

Looks much better.

[Norman]

It looks a lot better in person than in photos. It looks decent.

[Will]

From the Advertiser:

Rush of new high-rise for city's skyline

Daniel Wills From: The Advertiser December 15, 2010 12:01AM



LOFTY PLAN: An artist's impression of the 15-storey apartment block planned for Rowlands Place in the city's southwest. Source: AdelaideNow

THREE buildings that will transform the city skyline are set for approval today.

Industry experts say a rush of development applications is a signal the city is bouncing back strongly from the global financial crisis and is on the cusp of major regeneration.

Reports to a Development Assessment Commission meeting today recommend approval of a 22-storey hotel on Currie St and two eight-storey apartment blocks on Owen St.

Another eight-storey apartment block, planned for Angas St, has been recommended for further discussion at a later meeting.

A 15-storey apartment block in Rowlands Place - opposed by Council's development assessment panel - also is recommended for approval today.

Property Council of Australia SA executive director Nathan Paine said the success of recent apartment developments had sparked industry activity.
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"These applications are an expression of confidence in the local industry and a sign of its strength," he said.

"SA is growing economically and the population is growing and this is being reflected by developers."

Urban Development Institute of Australia SA executive director Terry Walsh said the looming expansion of the Olympic Dam mine was encouraging investment.

"The comment from the big developers is that South Australia is the place to go in terms of potential for population to get a house," he said.

The council is asked to advis the commission on developments valued at more than $10 million. Approval is with the commission.

Commission assessment officer Gabrielle McMahon says the Rowlands Place proposal should be approved.

She says, however, "some detailed issues", including its interaction with nearby heritage sites and provision of affordable accommodation, need to be resolved.

The 22-level hotel would become Adelaide's seventh-tallest building