I'm researching the Focus Building in Surfers, does any one have any information I can access which isn't online?

Contact the Gold Coast City Council Library. Their local history section should have information and resources to help you. Give them a phone call.

https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/library/default.aspx

i have some info.
Focus is a 32storey/96m tall reinforced concrete unit tower.
The tower has a diametre of 30m.
tallest building on GC from 76-77.
architects-Clark & Gazzard Partners
towers website- www.focusapartments.com.au

cardboard model
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Austcoast Constructions Group renovated the tower a few years back.
email- info@austcoastconstructions.com.au

http://imgc.classistatic.com/cps/blnc/120401/262r1/18025ki_20.jpeg

It always reminded me of a poor facsimile of Australia Square in Sydney.

I just see it as an apartment tower version of Australia Square. It is my favourite 'oldie' on the strip.

I'm researching the Focus Building in Surfers, does any one have any information I can access which isn't online?

lol 'researching'... as in, trying to find the contact details of the owners of the strata titles?

i recall a few years back this building was unstable and leaning or something which may be why the tower was renovated. i never researched it, but a friend of mine was telling me, might have even been 4 years ago.
if looking to buy there i wouldn't touch it haha.

i recall a few years back this building was unstable and leaning or something which may be why the tower was renovated.


It had a potential to become a major tourist drawcard!

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dI0RzlwQrlA/TxaM0ai7SsI/AAAAAAAAAGw/6Uy4CD_4BRg/s1600/Pisa_tower.jpg

i recall a few years back this building was unstable and leaning or something which may be why the tower was renovated. i never researched it, but a friend of mine was telling me, might have even been 4 years ago.
if looking to buy there i wouldn't touch it haha.

that was a wifes tale:nuts:

Imma just gonna leave this here... Looking very yellow against the setting sun Saturday afternoon.

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Focus is one of my favourite buildings. Of all the older buildings, I think it's the best. Would be cool if it got a Soul-esque refurb. Recessed dark glass balconies. Ah, I can dream.

Haha nah no wives tale. It was in the news and ha some issues. Bit like islander 2 years ago hahaha.

Haha nah no wives tale. It was in the news and ha some issues. Bit like islander 2 years ago hahaha.


I remember when I was a kid ( about 10 ) in the late 70,s ( 79 -81 ) there was talk about the building being unstable and leaning. My father ( a builder ) used to talk about it sometimes.

Well, it is still there, still looks alright, and has not collapsed, so maybe the concerns were exaggerated.

Still would not buy a unit there however!

what's on the top level there? a pool? or just extra-high ceiling apartments.

big weight to counter balance the tower from leaning