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Bless you for reminding me of this development, but points away for the very same reason. City Central above North Terrace is not at all appealing, but the use/renovation/improvement of this delightful old building brings many a smile to my face. So, um, I think that means that I'm conflicted.

I can't see the basement floor plan very well, so forgive me if this sounds a little stupid, but would they consider putting something like The London Tavern here?

Anything further on this project?

This has since been redesigned and a surprise increase in height. The ACC last night approved this building to exceed normal encroachment rules regarding footpaths etc.

The building is now 16 levels and 101 above sea level. I think this area is about 35m above sea level? Making this about 65m?

New renders:

It's always a pleasant surprise when height is added, particularly when it suits. It's commendable that the ACC saw fit to let it through too... perhaps the recent spate of tanties is over for now. I'm quite liking the wedge effect and the blending of the old with new although these renders make it a tad hard to know what colour glass that is supposed to be. Views would be rather nice from this one.

That's actually rather nice, definitely more interesting than the original proposal. Bring it on!

nice, something new and glassy on a visible part of the skyline. Hope it turns out good.

also I hope that section of the Gawler Pl footpath gets widened, is really far too narrow for one of the main streets between Rundle Mall and North Tce.. But there are 4 lanes for cars + parking

http://g.co/maps/kc5m9

at least it isnt as bad as the footpaths on Field Street (the street that continues south from Chinatown/Moonta Street), i think these are less than 1m wide, but plenty of car space: http://g.co/maps/7ahj2

I love the contrast between the orange brick of Gawler Chambers and the blue glass of the tower extension.

However, 'contrast' is a dirty word according to the current development plan...

Not to mention, there have been plans since the 80s to redevelop the site. I hope the ACC sees the light and realises that this development, whilst being modern and not preserving the entire facade of Gawler Chambers is a better outcome than such an iconic building in such a prominent location remaining abandoned for another 30 years.

metro wrote: at least it isnt as bad as the footpaths on Field Street (the street that continues south from Chinatown/Moonta Street), i think these are less than 1m wide, but plenty of car space: http://g.co/maps/7ahj2

Amen to that!

As a frequent diner at Wasai, I always wonder why the footpath is so narrow and such an insignificant street so wide. Field Street has so much potential to become an attractive and vibrant extension of Gouger Street, but that is being held back by the lack of pedestrtian amenity.

This building looks like a smaller version of a building on Sim City 3000

Will wrote:I love the contrast between the orange brick of Gawler Chambers and the blue glass of the tower extension.

However, 'contrast' is a dirty word according to the current development plan...

Not to mention, there have been plans since the 80s to redevelop the site. I hope the ACC sees the light and realises that this development, whilst being modern and not preserving the entire facade of Gawler Chambers is a better outcome than such an iconic building in such a prominent location remaining abandoned for another 30 years.

Remember the DAC have the final say...

I actually liked the initial design, and though I'm ecstatic about the height increase I'm yet to be won over by the design. I like the idea of the wedge, but for some reason I think that the central building looks like something out of the eighties Hopefully new renders will make it look a lot better (for me, since everyone else seems to like it! )

Hopefully there's plans for a rooftop restaurant/bar/cafe on the heritage building. There seems to be space available, and it would certainly offer nice views...

Will wrote:...I always wonder why the footpath is so narrow and such an insignificant street so wide...

Possibly because of the taxi rank & turn around, the rear access for semi-trailers to the supermarket, and the carpark spews a tonne of cars in a very short period at the end of shopping days.

On the building render - I don't hate it. It's like a collision of three buildings. (Almost) anything to stop Gawler Chambers rotting.

Well now, that's a nice little surprise! As Mono rightly points out, it's nothing earth-shattering, but better than the alternative of Gawler Chambers turning into a pile of old socks.

Average.
If it was something more then two boxes intersected, it would be much better.
Previous design was more elegant.