[COM] Re: U/C: 377-379 King William Street | 50m | 16lvls | Apartm
Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2013 10:08 am
Looking back, a quick scan of the thread for this development is like a roller coaster ride but a fascinating timeline of significant changes in proposals which mirror different thinking, vision, changing economic times (incl GFC) and planning regulations - changing height limits and approvals. (ACC DAP)
During this time the tram extension was completed, Repco site redeveloped and nearby Wave and Edge buildings constructed.
Recap based on forum contributions.
What started out as a proposal for a 12 level tower of mixed office and residential in 2006, with total demolition of the Caledonian Building went through many changes before the development in progress we see today.
The next change saw a redesign which eliminated the residential in favour of offices. The site was sold and an 11 level mixed office/residential plan emerged in 2007. Building height maximum level in this area at this time was 40m. Forum members debated the merits of the design and demolition or integration of the facade of the existing building.
The ACC DAP approved the proposal in 2008 to replace a dilapidated building with a $6.5 million mixed use new build, with then Lord Mayor Harbison extolling the virtues of this development as contributing to the regeneration of the City South precinct. (The proposal was nearly deferred to consider incorporation of the facade of the CB.)
The forum published renders of the new build mixed use and an alternative rumoured 15 level hotel, incorporating the facade, in April 2009.
Meanwhile internal demolition was proceeding but the ACC was yet to approve total demolition. Instead the CB had been included in the 300 buildings to add to the ACC heritage list.
Roll on, July 2010. New application. Cost $13 million. Category 2 ACC.
And on. Oct 2011. New application and huge height reduction. Retain facade. 7 (or8?) storey serviced apartments. (Pretty bland design. Possible option to top up height at later date?)
Feb 2012, refused.
March 2012 - proposal for a new taller 10 level building for serviced apartments with a more interesting design, incorporating the facade.
May 2012 - variation: add 3 more levels plus mezzanine floor.
June 2012 - ACC expected to grant approval to amendment to additional height - 16 level building, 50m height.
Demolition of rear exterior commences.
Temporary deferral of approval until heritage impact assessment for recent heritage listing of building at 383 KWS completed.
Piling work commenced Aug 2012.
Feb 2013 Photos show Facade support columns, foundations completed. Work re-commenced. Hammerhead crane up March 2013.
April 2013 news emerges of Quest involvement in leasing serviced apartments in the building.
May - July 2013 rapid development.
Aug 2013 - building close to topping out at 16 levels.
Q. Can that April 2014 completion date be brought forward a month earlier to take advantage of the demand for accommodation during our Mad March?
Summary:
It's taken a long time and the proposals/designs and use have varied considerably over this period but the end result is much better IMHO than many of the other proposals in the extraordinary gestation of this building.
During this time the tram extension was completed, Repco site redeveloped and nearby Wave and Edge buildings constructed.
Recap based on forum contributions.
What started out as a proposal for a 12 level tower of mixed office and residential in 2006, with total demolition of the Caledonian Building went through many changes before the development in progress we see today.
The next change saw a redesign which eliminated the residential in favour of offices. The site was sold and an 11 level mixed office/residential plan emerged in 2007. Building height maximum level in this area at this time was 40m. Forum members debated the merits of the design and demolition or integration of the facade of the existing building.
The ACC DAP approved the proposal in 2008 to replace a dilapidated building with a $6.5 million mixed use new build, with then Lord Mayor Harbison extolling the virtues of this development as contributing to the regeneration of the City South precinct. (The proposal was nearly deferred to consider incorporation of the facade of the CB.)
The forum published renders of the new build mixed use and an alternative rumoured 15 level hotel, incorporating the facade, in April 2009.
Meanwhile internal demolition was proceeding but the ACC was yet to approve total demolition. Instead the CB had been included in the 300 buildings to add to the ACC heritage list.
Roll on, July 2010. New application. Cost $13 million. Category 2 ACC.
And on. Oct 2011. New application and huge height reduction. Retain facade. 7 (or8?) storey serviced apartments. (Pretty bland design. Possible option to top up height at later date?)
Feb 2012, refused.
March 2012 - proposal for a new taller 10 level building for serviced apartments with a more interesting design, incorporating the facade.
May 2012 - variation: add 3 more levels plus mezzanine floor.
June 2012 - ACC expected to grant approval to amendment to additional height - 16 level building, 50m height.
Demolition of rear exterior commences.
Temporary deferral of approval until heritage impact assessment for recent heritage listing of building at 383 KWS completed.
Piling work commenced Aug 2012.
Feb 2013 Photos show Facade support columns, foundations completed. Work re-commenced. Hammerhead crane up March 2013.
April 2013 news emerges of Quest involvement in leasing serviced apartments in the building.
May - July 2013 rapid development.
Aug 2013 - building close to topping out at 16 levels.
Q. Can that April 2014 completion date be brought forward a month earlier to take advantage of the demand for accommodation during our Mad March?
Summary:
It's taken a long time and the proposals/designs and use have varied considerably over this period but the end result is much better IMHO than many of the other proposals in the extraordinary gestation of this building.
