# UC | Century City | 103m | Office

[docker]

old thread: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=451677

http://www.centurycity.com.au/

http://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/images/pd341/341145PD.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd202/mdilaz07/IMG_4664.jpg

Consists of a 4 level retail podium of 8,500 sqm, anchored by Woolworths and an international foodcourt. Other tennents have not been named yet, although it is expected to attract high-end retaillers.

The office tower will be situated above the retail podium and rises 17 levels high and had a lettable area of 28,000sqm. INPEX has signed to become the first tennent and will take up the top 4 floors (7,000sqm). NAB have 8,900sqm which means its at 60% capacity just with NAB and INPEX. Apache have also committed to 7,000sqm

Total height is 103m to architectual fold element and completion due late 2007 for retail and mid 2008 for office.

Project budget: $250 million AUD
Developers: Pivot Group (under Axiom Property) and ISPT
Architects: Hames Sharley
Contractor: Multiplex

Latest renders:
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/1304/ccityrg7.jpg

http://www.axiompl.com.au/a_images/George-St-Finalday.jpg

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/7987/centuryintyj6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/3349/5377966cl1206000212ww8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/7355/cencoity1mh7.jpg

http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/6690/centurycity12sf4.jpg


and lets not just forget how deep the hole is
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Latest Update

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[acc521]

Nice refresh. I'd forgotten all about those internal renders.

[WAuzzie]

why did they demolish that building in the 1st pic to build a 1 story toys r us instead ...

[BartBart]

why did they demolish that building in the 1st pic to build a 1 story toys r us instead ...

Well, the picture looks to be the same site.

[WAuzzie]

..?

[Ipggi]

why did they demolish that building in the 1st pic to build a 1 story toys r us instead ...

It was the old ANZ Bank building which was still standing in the early 1990s. There was a huge oversupply and vacancies in the office supply market during that time and so there probably was no value in refurbishing it. I am guessing it and the other buildings on the block were pulled down for something that could earn money for the owners of the property, retail on Hay Street Mall.

Earlier ANZ building and then the 1960's replacement
http://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/images/pd102/102,808PD.jpghttp://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/images/pd215/215414PD.jpg

[chrisaus]

Deff starting to make a mark on the skyline from the north and south now

[jackso]

I hate seeing old photos like that. It looked like a nice building (the pre-1960's one that is). But i am bery pleased with the current building, the blue of the glass is probs some of th best in perth, along with exchange plaza...

[repi]

The one complaint I have about this building is that so much of the Terrace-level frontage between Bankwest and Trinity looks like it's going to be taken up by driveways, laneway access and gaps betwen buildings. Look at how all those buildings in Ipggi's first photo are right next to each other with no gaps. That's the way main streets should be built.

You could pretty much fit one of those great old buildings in the gap between CC and Bankwest Tower. Instead it's all reserved for vehicle access :(

[crave]

i disagree.

and secondly most of st georges tce from william st westwards is wall to wall... except for tha north-west cnr william st/st george tower forecourts...

thirdly.. you can't build right up to bankwest tower...

and lastly, i would have preferred a tiered looking tower next to bankwest rather than tha straight up glass.

:p

[Auxodium]

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[Bonga]

i disagree.
With which point?

[BartBart]

The gap where there appears filled with a screen (or maybe just an advertising board) is visible. I know it was discussed before - but can't remember the outcome. Was there to be an electronic screen?

Edit - looking at Aux's photos I'd say it might be neither. I wouldn't think that it'd get put in front of glass - which would leave the tiles area above the glass, which by the render in Post 1 is just the "100" numbers.

[Scraperfan]

congrats aux, officially the first photos of this entrance.

thankyou. looks good next to the old white facade.

[crave]

With which point?

with repi's comment.

[Ipggi]

The gap where there appears filled with a screen (or maybe just an advertising board) is visible. I know it was discussed before - but can't remember the outcome. Was there to be an electronic screen?

Edit - looking at Aux's photos I'd say it might be neither. I wouldn't think that it'd get put in front of glass - which would leave the tiles area above the glass, which by the render in Post 1 is just the "100" numbers.

External advertising would not be permitted unless it was Century City signage, such as the '100'. A LED screen would require a separate application with the City of Perth? I think the signage wise it will turn out exactly like the render.

http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/7355/cencoity1mh7.jpg

[dallastexjr]

A couple of pictures I took on the 26th September from the crew hotel...

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/5981/centurycityconstructionla3.jpg (http://img402.imageshack.us/my.php?image=centurycityconstructionla3.jpg)http://img402.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)


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[Johnvb]

Article in today's west which explains the retail opening.

STAGE ONE: Hay St Mall frontage open for xmas
STAGE TWO: Woolies open for June!!

[Sanj]

yup. the article also said 71% of retail is either leased or under offer but the office side is pretty much all leased (97%).

[samboy]

yup. the article also said 71% of retail is either leased or under offer but the office side is pretty much all leased (97%).

I'm hoping 71% is a representative figure and not because 60% is Woolies or something. Although the article said demand has been 'outstanding' I believe it when I see it.
Please NO priceline, NO chemist and NO Red Rooster.

[hayds]

another maccas wouldnt go astray and a nandos. Cold rock and the first WA oporto too. Need another kfc in the city too.

see that fast eddys opened in carillon food court? thats jus weird. i didnt see the prices but if its as overpriced as the 24hr big ones i cant see why anyone would pay for it.

[jackso]

There is also a fast eddie's at whitfords.
Hopefully century city will move away from the fast food chanes and leave that to carillion. Im sure they will have a couple, but it would be nice to see something different.

[samboy]

the renders make it look like the B junction foodhall which is quite nice and devoid of the big 5 junk outlets in the main section. I hope Perth's the same. Then again the market would probably dictate that.

[desperaterobots]

Hope there's no fast food.

Remember that tiny maccas on the hay st entry to Piccadilly near the cinemas? They did $1 cheeseburgers between 3pm and 4pm or something. Heh, oh the '90s.

[Skyline Art]

I'm hoping 71% is a representative figure and not because 60% is Woolies or something. Although the article said demand has been 'outstanding' I believe it when I see it.
Please NO priceline, NO chemist and NO Red Rooster.

WTH with the selection of NO NO NO....

Well hopefully there won't be any of that there, there is a priceline inside Carillion, and Chemist next door or very near to this development, a Red Rooster near Target on Hay Street Mall end.

:lol:

[Skyline Art]

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That white front of the old building looks like new, well it is in a way... very nice.... :)

[jackso]

What he is trying to say is no cheap crap in this shopping centre.

Century City will (hopefully) be a little more up market.

[Auxodium]

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[Perth4life]

from the back it looks like another woodside, the front however is a different story...

[WAuzzie]

so correct me if im wrong, but have most ppl said it should reach the heigh of that vent thing on bankwest?

[tayls84]

No it will be just short of that. Maybe you can check out the renders on page one of this thread they're quite informative...

[Auxodium]

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/582/14102008040lr0.jpg

[Rezz]

how far have the cores got to go now? Must be almost topped out? Or will they reach the top floor of AMP?

[Skyline Art]

I don't think from that angle it will reach the top floor of the AMP...

It would be cool though to see those cranes hoving as high as the top of the AMP in that photo... it would be nice to see cranes over the top of BHP when it is up there....

[Scraperfan]

see where the top of the core is now and the top floor of amp. halve that distance and thats the final height.

[acc521]

It is a shame that it's not going taller. I wonder if it would have been higher if the shortage of CBD office space had been known when it was proposed? It's a shame that this and Woodside should have been taller and it would have been economically viable for them to be so in hindsight.

[basics]

The hoardings were down yesterday an the entry was visible. It looks REALLY good. It'll be great when the retail section is complete. Definately not long to go now.

[acc521]

I was about to post the same thing basics. It really looks out of place, but in a very good way.

[perthgazer]

Yeh saw it yesterday, its look good indeed, nice and permeable. prominent also.

[jackso]

If anyone has a chance any pics would be much appreciated..

[docker]

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[stadiumdesigner]

fuck. unreal

[jackso]

I love the contrast of a church against a modern glass facade...

It will look great when its finished..

[BIG MAN]

nice and reflective, i like it :okay:

[WAuzzie]

tell me this hasnt topped out.

[stadiumdesigner]

this hasnt topped out

[Auxodium]

thread titles answer many questions about being topped out or not ;)


edit: although i DONT SUPPORT the titles... i guess like a liberal government i have to live with it... until docker gets turfed out in 4 years time ;) :lol:

[docker]

exactly, thank you Aux.

[tbor]

This could eventually go in the render vs reality thread... I reckon the glass facade looks better than the crappy renders we have for it :D

... thats a rarity for oz scrappers :okay:

[dazzyd]

walked past this today on the hay st side, and i must say it kinda reminds me of QV in melburn and also meriton ground floor retail in sydney.. looks awesome..

BUT!! i fear for the glass being scratched by the low life scum who perpetrate that kind of blatant vandalism!!:bash:

[Dilaz89]

It looks excellent so far. If I could upload a pic right now I would.

[Direwolf]

walked past this today on the hay st side, and i must say it kinda reminds me of QV in melburn and also meriton ground floor retail in sydney.. looks awesome..

BUT!! i fear for the glass being scratched by the low life scum who perpetrate that kind of blatant vandalism!!:bash:

Very hard to scratch glass you need a diamond cutter I think you are referring to the perspex or polycarbonate used in buses and trains for windows which is relatively easy to scratch.

[dazzyd]

^^ nah mate it is easy to scratch glass. have a look at the bus stops with the glass backings.. plenty of scratichi as they call it

[JWPJ]

Are you sure that is actual glass?
Look at the difference in iPods, the old Nano's could be scratched with a cloth, the iPod Touch and iPhone which use glass can have keys against them and be fine. Though, I suppose that is toughened glass...

[Direwolf]

^^ nah mate it is easy to scratch glass. have a look at the bus stops with the glass backings.. plenty of scratichi as they call it
They aren't glass either they are polycarbonate.

If they windows are toughed they would have no chance I recently say James May drop a Mini from 3 meters on to a sheet of toughened glass without a scratch.

Even normal glass is very hard, just brittle.

[docker]

i am getting the feeling that the core has topped out, it doesn't seem to be growing any more and the floors are catching up

http://img374.imageshack.us/img374/9702/p1020431copyhm3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

and the Hay Street entrance is HOT!

[jackso]

Does anyone have a Hay St enterance pic?

[docker]

i thought aux already posted one so i didn't bother taking a photo :(

[jackso]

Thats cool. I think someone took one but it still had the hoarding up and it wasnt finished.

[Auxodium]

i thought aux already posted one so i didn't bother taking a photo :(

i did! but people tend to forget these things coz they are a few pages back! :lol:

[Auxodium]

Does anyone have a Hay St enterance pic?

Thats cool. I think someone took one but it still had the hoarding up and it wasnt finished.

yes and yes... look through previous posts of mindless chatter and you will find them... or you could look at these pictures...


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[crave]

how many floors up is cc?

[jackso]

Ohh it does look pretty good. Thanks Aux.

[desperaterobots]

Damn that paint job looks crisp as fuck.

[Rezz]

THat does look good. Kinda "modern-colonial"...

[chrisaus]

It would appear Century and Wesley Centre is in the race to open for Christmas trading?

[jackso]

Century City have said a few times that they will be open for christmas trading i think. A few pages back there was something about it. Only one half will be open i think..

[perthgazer]

Yeh Woolies wont be open til mid 09

[acc521]

As long as I can walk from the mall through to St George's Tce before Christmas I'll be happy. I hope it's not just the mall frontage that opens for retail.

[city_thing]

^^ you can do that already. Trinity Arcade is much nicer than CC.

[WAuzzie]

im really disapointed with the height if it really has topped out. nowhere near the bw 'vent' point ...

[acc521]

I thought it was pretty obvious I meant through CC lol.

[Scraperfan]

goran, it still has height above the core, view the renders again.

[hayds]

thought this should be in here, from docker

http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/9999/p1020455copybm4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[tayls84]

As long as I can walk from the mall through to St George's Tce before Christmas I'll be happy. I hope it's not just the mall frontage that opens for retail.

Pretty sure it's just the Hay St side that will open pre-christmas.

[Dilaz89]

Credit crunch squeezes retail projects
Property: 30-October-08 by Emily Piesse



A total of 40,000 square metres of new retail space is due to come online in the Perth CBD over the next three years, including Century City
THE buoyant economic conditions that prompted the recent wave of new retail developments in the Perth CBD are starting to turn, and while inquiries from retailers remain strong, a downturn in retail spending may dampen demand.

A total of 40,000 square metres of new retail space will become available in the CBD over the next three years, and while leasing is progressing for the city's major projects, the forecast for retail growth poses the question of whether there is sufficient demand to support it.

According to Access Economics' September business outlook, released last week, growth in retail turnover in WA is expected to drop to 0.8 per cent in the current financial year, down from 3.2 per cent in FY 2008.

Nationally, growth is forecast to drop from 4 per cent last year to 0.3 per cent.

The report says retail sales in WA are continuing to grow faster than the national average, despite weakness in other sectors like housing and commercial construction.

But, it says a drop in job vacancies and falling house prices are putting pressure on retail growth.

Access Economics director Chris Richardson said the amount of new retail space coming online would be more difficult to absorb as a result of the changing economic climate.

"There's not much demand to support the increase in supply coming up," he said. "In the current circumstances, it makes it more difficult [for retailers]," he said.

But, leasing agents say current demand for retail space in the CBD remains fairly strong despite lower turnover forecasts, partly due to a previous undersupply of new stock.

Prime rents are believed to have reached $5,000/sqm, for some tenancies in Century City, with smaller shops of 30 to 60sqm expected to achieve higher rates.

The vacancy rate for super prime space in the CBD has fallen to zero, according to CB Richard Ellis research, with just four prime lots available in Carillon City. Vacant space is being leased quickly, particularly in Hay and Murray Street malls.

CB Richard Ellis associate director of retail services Fred Clohessy said anecdotal evidence suggested the rate of new inquiries from retailers had dipped slightly since the financial crisis developed.

"The level of inquiry, from late 2006, increased steadily for local, international and overseas retailers. I think it reached a peak early this year, and has fallen slightly given world events, particularly over the last three to four weeks," he said.

"But in a like to like comparison with early 2006, the level of inquiry is still stronger now. It's come back a bit from the peak, but in percentage terms, I couldn't say how much."

Mr Clohessy said incentives were becoming more common, as finance has become more difficult to source.

"Before, national retailers would have done a deal with no or little incentive. Now, they're looking for something extra to make the deal stack up, like cash for a store fit-out," he said.

The first new project scheduled for completion is Wesley Quarter, due in early 2009. Raine Square, which will add 13,000sqm of retail space and 44,000sqm of office, is due for completion in late 2009.

Retail tenancies in Century City are expected to open before Christmas, while 140 William is expected to open in 2010

[Dilaz89]

half core rise today. I more rise to go after this one for a plant room.

[Auxodium]

more pictures ladies

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/9449/31102008447ea9.jpg
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[Skyline Art]

half core rise today. I more rise to go after this one for a plant room.

^^ With Aux's latest pic, that one more level will be no way near the Bank west vents :ohno: not even close either to the top of the ANZ tower either.... if only at least it were the same or near same level as ANZ.....

^^ oh well, still i love the glass......

[BartBart]

Considering it is just over 100m and when you look at other buildings nearby that are more than 100m+, I guess it was always going to be a fair way short of the BW vents.

[Auxodium]

maybe the vents were a complete over exageration of height?

[Dilaz89]

I said ages ago that it should come up two to three floors below the vent. Perhaps the renders we got exaggerated the height.

[hayds]

Going by this, you'd think it would reach higher.

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/8909/centurykm2.png (http://imageshack.us)

[Perth4life]

wow looking at it like that it's a complete dissapointment height wise :(

bhp looks so damn sexy in that drawing

[Auxodium]

i knew CC was going to be small but somehow i wanted it to be like an AMP and be a little higher like the other talls

[WestPerthResident]

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[jackso]

Thats WestPerthResident. Im loving the glass on this. The different shades made by the concrete on each floor make it even better.
DOes anyone know if the balconies on the Hay St side will actually be open. What is up there, retail or cafe/restaurant/bar?

[gotime]

i'm not sure what will be happening up on the balconies, but the developers have been quietly asking a few restaurant owners in perth about a restaurant/bar space they have available for this building. they apparently want to open a restaurant and winebar that also sells wine to takeaway. a concept lacking in perth but fairly common in other parts of the world, grapeskin in the only place that comes CLOSE to it, but i think they are expecting something a bit classier than that. the sort of place you can sit down and eat a light meal try a few wines by the glass and take a few bottles home with you. don't know much else.

[Rezz]

wow looking at it like that it's a complete dissapointment height wise :(
Considering there was a PARK there beforehand I'd say it isn't a total disappointment...

[samboy]

At the risk of asking a stupid question, do we know for sure that it's almost topped out? Has someone counted the floors?

[crave]

At the risk of asking a stupid question, do we know for sure that it's almost topped out? Has someone counted the floors?

i asked that a couple of pages back, no one answered. :p

[CULWULLA]

going by render, i think theres 3 more full office floors to construct, which will take it to current core height. then i think the plant structure is added, which is another 10m/ could be wrong

[Blindfold]

Have any other retail tenancies been announced other than Woolies? One of the shops on Hay St is being shop-fitted so there will be others, but who? I don't really like shopping so have no idea why i'm asking. Although i'd be happy for Mooks to open their first Perth outlet here (or anywhere for that matter).

[Dilaz89]

all of the frontage shops have been leased. Hardy Brothers will be one of the tennants there.

[jackso]

I know that there will be a Hardy Brothers but that about it as far as im aware. There wil be some more on the ongoing list in the retail thread.

[Blindfold]

The GPO has reopended with NO new shops other than the Post Office which is disappointing. Apparently its because they don't wan't 'any old tat' in there. I suspect it may have something to do with thru-access not being available to one40william yet.

[jackso]

Well it would be crap of it had the same old stores in there. The building is so grand, it needs some stores with class. It needs a cafe and then some fashion boutiques.

[Blindfold]

I know Century City wanted 'high end' retailers only aswell, hence Hardy Bros and, erm, Woolies lol!

[crave]

so i would imagine cc will only be this high... ho hum.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a206/crave1980/p1020455copybm4.jpg

[BartBart]

Well - when you use the photo and compare the height of CC to Allendale and Exchange Plaza we shouldn't be surprised. (even allowing for the different distances to each building from the camera)

[NailZ]

Its plugged up a big gapping hole, it makes a significant impact from street level and it removed some underutilised space from St Georges Tce. I'm pretty happy about this project really.

[BartBart]

Agreed.

[Dilaz89]

crave that pic is old. The west core is up to lv 17 which is the top office level. Still a 5m plantroom to go as well as a 3m roof feature.

[RocStar]

This angle you can't see the roof feature so maybe it will sit just below the vent if u incl RF. I do hope you will be able to see it from the north though, otherwise it will look boxy like it does now..not that I mind too much.

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[Scraperfan]

the hay street entrance is a lot more of a pearl blue/white colour than whats shown in the pic.

i wonder if theres still heaps of decoration to go? to make it look like the above render...

[miensie]

The final product never looks exactly like the render though, SF.

[thesmallprint]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v678/tsp_thesmallprint/IMG_0048_2.jpg

[Dilaz89]

the eastern core is now up to lv 17.

[Perth4life]

does it's job, fills a gap.

[hayds]

should be happy its built on a higher part of the cbd or itd stick out even less

[ryan79]

Its a wide bitch! Would be nice if it was a bit taller but I'll be happy with its gap fill and street level activity.

[Scraperfan]

i love this tower and i dont mind its shortness. the limite dheight adds to the bulk and the fact its so close to bankwest, accentuates that tower's height.

[basics]

The entrance to the mall looks amazing. The black stone with the pattern running through it is brilliant. I can't wait till it's cleaned up and shop fittings and signage goes up. Shouldn't be too long...

[acc521]

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[Dilaz89]

half core rise today.

[stadiumdesigner]

another! i love it

[city_thing]

What a dull podium (Terrace side).

[Scraperfan]

it hasnt got all its bells and whistles on yet. like a xmas tree with no tinsel.

[jackso]

ewww who uses tinsel these days.

[Bonga]

it hasnt got all its bells and whistles on yet. like a xmas tree with no tinsel.
Well even in the render, it's fairly unexciting. Pretty, but not very engaging. The Terrace needs a more lively streetscape.

[basics]

5 retail tennancies opening on 28 November. Entrance from Hay.

[city_thing]

Well even in the render, it's fairly unexciting. Pretty, but not very engaging. The Terrace needs a more lively streetscape.

If it was 40 storeys, then it would be great. A good example of clean lines, modern cladding, elegance etc. etc.

But it's only 103m so it just seems very 'standard'.

That's probably just hypocracy on my part though, always wanting something taller.

Does that make sense to anyone?

[Ipggi]

If it was 40 storeys, then it would be great. A good example of clean lines, modern cladding, elegance etc. etc.

But it's only 103m so it just seems very 'standard'.

That's probably just hypocracy on my part though, always wanting something taller.

Does that make sense to anyone?

Not really some tower designs just work better taller, while others work better smaller.

[Bonga]

If it was 40 storeys, then it would be great. A good example of clean lines, modern cladding, elegance etc. etc.

But it's only 103m so it just seems very 'standard'.
Are you still referring to the podium, or the overall tower? I was referring to the St Georges Tce podium, which I agree is quite dull. The tower itself is fine, but would definitely look better taller.

I've got somewhat mixed feelings about the Hay St frontage. The "stepping down" in height from left to right is logical, I suppose, but hasn't turned out as well as I'd hoped. I think it would have looked better if the right-hand section were the same height as the old heritage facade. No real need for it to be consistent with the building next door.

Anyway, this is all just nitpicking... I'm sure it will turn out to be a very good addition to the city overall.

Looking at the fourth (top) row of windows on the old heritage facade... would this have been a separate fourth level, or just an additional row of windows for a tall third level? It looks shorter than the other levels, and I couldn't tell when walking past whether they had done anything with it or not. (Either way, I can't wait to see the second and third levels activated!)

[crave]

didn't think it looked like it had a podium on tha terrace side. it's straight up and down?

[Bonga]

The render suggests there will be a small protruding section. It's probably more appropriate to just call it the St Georges Tce "entrance" rather than a podium.

[miensie]

5 retail tennancies opening on 28 November. Entrance from Hay.

5? Really?

I went past and had a squiz yesterday, the gantry is down but I saw only 3 leased shops from the Hay St Mall side.

3 or 5, I don't care. Seeing the new shops about to open is still exciting! :banana:

[ryan79]

28th, really? No fanfare or advertising from CC as yet.

Wonder if they will have a grand opening?

[samboy]

As long as the 3 shops aren't a jeweller a chemist and a mobile phone shop I'm happy

[acc521]

Butcher, baker and candlestick maker?

[samboy]

tinker tailor soldier ?

[miensie]

Guess, Veronika Maine & Alannah Hill on the Hay St entrance :okay:

That would be awesome!

[crave]

28th, really? No fanfare or advertising from CC as yet.

Wonder if they will have a grand opening?

doubt it.

i'd expect one for 140w tho.

[Dilaz89]

Hardy Brothers is a jewellery store that fronts the mall.

[miensie]

^^ Uh oh. Cue: samboy...

:lol:

[Smeg]

5? Really?

I went past and had a squiz yesterday, the gantry is down but I saw only 3 leased shops from the Hay St Mall side.

3 or 5, I don't care. Seeing the new shops about to open is still exciting! :banana:

Hi all, to clarify for you, December 1 is the scheduled opening day for the five on-mall stores. They are, in order running east to west:

Guess
Witchery
Veronika Maine
Mimco
Hardy Brothers

The main entrance will run between Mimco and Hardy Brothers.

Cheers

[miensie]

Hi all, to clarify for you, December 1 is the scheduled opening day for the five on-mall stores. They are, in order running east to west:

Guess
Witchery
Veronika Maine
Mimco
Hardy Brothers

The main entrance will run between Mimco and Hardy Brothers.

Cheers

Dude, what an awesome first post :)

Thanks and welcome to SSC!

And December 1st is not that far away. Thanks again for the clarification. Woot!

[ryan79]

What about the food court?

[Dilaz89]

hi smeg and welcome to the forum!

Do you have any info regarding the completion of the shopping centre and office tower?

Cheers!

[Bonga]

I've got somewhat mixed feelings about the Hay St frontage. The "stepping down" in height from left to right is logical, I suppose, but hasn't turned out as well as I'd hoped. I think it would have looked better if the right-hand section were the same height as the old heritage facade. No real need for it to be consistent with the building next door.
^^ I take this back. :) I walked past it again today and it is growing on me. The building seems quite a bit taller at the right-hand side (west end) than the render suggests. From street level, it isn't particularly obvious that the height steps down... it all flows quite nicely, yet there is enough variation to keep it interesting.

Will be great once some shops are in there bringing it to life. Cheers for the update, Smeg.

[Smeg]

Thanks meinsie & Dilaz for your welcome.

Ryan, I cannot give you the food court retailers but what I can tell you is this. You will categorically NOT see any McDonalds, Hungry Jacks, Chicken Treat or Red Rooster. Restaurant and full service cafe operators will be the go but with a cafe court feel.

Target date for opening of central malls and office tower currently sits tentatively at June 1, 2009.

[samboy]

Music to my ears SMEG!! good stuff. And welcome to the forum. hang around there's plenty of colorful people out here.

[Dilaz89]

thx smeg!

Would you know what level the office tower core is currently at? We're having trouble trying to figure that out.

[acc521]

Great info Smeg. You are proving very useful to this forum very quickly! You're not a smeghead at all ;)

[Sanj]

thanks for that smeg. good to hear.

[miensie]

Restaurant and full service cafe operators will be the go but with a cafe court feel.


Yay! :banana:

That is just wicked. Can't get enough of cafe/restaurant style places to eat.

LOL Ahahaha...Sanj, have you still not figured out the insert image function? :rofl:

[basics]

Smeg, cheers for the clarification.

I spoke with Frank who is project manager for the air-con install (I'm 90% sure that's what he does).

What area do you work on?

[Smeg]

thx smeg!

Would you know what level the office tower core is currently at? We're having trouble trying to figure that out.

Dilaz, not 100% sure there mate but if I was to through my 2c worth in I would say that the level of the higher half core now will be the final rise. That makes 17 levels plus plant on top of 3 levels retail plus basement so by my calcs it should have topped out. But I stand to be corrected.

[Smeg]

Great info Smeg. You are proving very useful to this forum very quickly! You're not a smeghead at all ;)

haha thanks acc, I do what I can, usually more than I should.

Smoke me a kipper, I'll be back for breakfast.

[basics]

Smoke me a kipper, I'll be back for breakfast.

What a guy...

[ryan79]

Thanks meinsie & Dilaz for your welcome.

Ryan, I cannot give you the food court retailers but what I can tell you is this. You will categorically NOT see any McDonalds, Hungry Jacks, Chicken Treat or Red Rooster. Restaurant and full service cafe operators will be the go but with a cafe court feel.

Target date for opening of central malls and office tower currently sits tentatively at June 1, 2009.

Thanks for that mate.

But with none of my fave places there I doubt I'll ever go.

[alvse]

walked passed there yesturday on the way to Two-Feet and a Heartbeat.... noticed some dodgy finishes on the mall exterior... :ohno:

hope it gets fixed up nicely

[miensie]

It's still pretty raw, alvse. Doesn't look shiny or half-finished yet.

They still need to put all the tiny final touches onto it then I think it'll turn out lovely.

Really. This is gonna be awesome.

[onetwothree]

Hey everyone, I'm in Perth at the moment (and absolutely loving it btw) and this thing is massive! Too bad I won't be here when it's finished (along with all the other buildings, there's so much construction going on!), but I guess that's just a reason for me to come back sometime :D

[dallastexjr]

Cool. Welcome to the WA forum. Where are you visiting from?

[jackso]

Hey everyone, I'm in Perth at the moment (and absolutely loving it btw) and this thing is massive! Too bad I won't be here when it's finished (along with all the other buildings, there's so much construction going on!), but I guess that's just a reason for me to come back sometime :D

Come back to Perth around 2012 and the city will be mcuh different. Glad to hear you are enjoying it..

[onetwothree]

I'm visiting from Denmark (the real one, not the one down south ;) ), hoping to travel all over Australia while I'm down here :D

[Auxodium]

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[Bullswool]

nice pics aux :)

[NailZ]

Best pics yet. esp the first two.

WD Aux.

[Auxodium]

Second is definately my favourite

here is another

http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/1111/24112008014xg9.jpg

[AUS4EVER]

Hi all, to clarify for you, December 1 is the scheduled opening day for the five on-mall stores. They are, in order running east to west:

Guess
Witchery
Veronika Maine
Mimco
Hardy Brothers

The main entrance will run between Mimco and Hardy Brothers.

Cheers

Wow, December 1 is so close! I'm excited.:lol::cheers::banana:^^:) Thanks Smeg.

[jackso]

Can who ever is in the city today confirm that the mall facing shops opened..

[hack404]

Can who ever is in the city today confirm that the mall facing shops opened..

There were workers on-site late last night putting up glass panels. I suspect they would have been working most of the night...

[basics]

They have activated a temporary plant room on level 4 so that these 5 tenants can open. They aren't trading yet, but fit outs are nearly complete.

[Smeg]

Can who ever is in the city today confirm that the mall facing shops opened..

Witchery should open tomorrow and Guess should open on Wednesday. The others I would say will be within the week, Mimco looks the furthest from opeing at this stage.

All before the fat red man comes though...

[dallastexjr]

The core seems to have stopped rising. Has this topped out, or does that occur when the plant rooms are in place? Or is this a dumb question? :)

[WAuzzie]

dilaz has said that its def topped out so ill go with that.

[miensie]

Witchery should open tomorrow and Guess should open on Wednesday. The others I would say will be within the week, Mimco looks the furthest from opeing at this stage.

All before the fat red man comes though...

Smeg, would you be so kind as to let me know ASAP when Veronika Maine opens? PM me? Or I'll give you my email and you can let me know? :)

[Smeg]

Sure thing miensie.

Guess and Witchery have both opened today.
Mimco is set to open on Monday.
Hardy Brothers should be end of next week.
Veronika Maine is probably still about 1-2 weeks away.

I have some photos from today, will post them later this afternoon if I get a chance.

[miensie]

Sure thing miensie.

Guess and Witchery have both opened today.
Mimco is set to open on Monday.
Hardy Brothers should be end of next week.
Veronika Maine is probably still about 1-2 weeks away.

I have some photos from today, will post them later this afternoon if I get a chance.

Woot! to Guess & Boo! to Veronika Maine.

I'm definitely gonna go and check Guess out. How much was the fitout? I hope it's as shiny as Guess stores I've been to overseas.

Smeg, I love you. Seriously. I'm expecting to be the first to know about Veronika Maine okies! :)

[Nate Von Longneck II]

Guess

yay! now we are just like Cannington Carousel!

This city is so vibrant!

[desperaterobots]

It bugged me that one of the stores on the mall is another jeweller. Why aren't there restaurants and cafes spilling out into the mall?

Yes, it's a rhetorical question.

[Dilaz89]

went to guess today. The shop is pretty small with limited range.

Might buy a shirt next week for the FP xmas party.

[Smeg]

This project is no longer called Century City.

The new name for the retail component is Enex 100.

The office tower is now simply known as 100 St George's Terrace.

It bugged me that one of the stores on the mall is another jeweller. Why aren't there restaurants and cafes spilling out into the mall?

Yes, it's a rhetorical question.

I know it’s rhetorical but I'm going to answer it in any case, if not for you, for others that may like one. :)

The Hardy Brothers store in question will be of a standard not seen in the Perth CBD before, both in terms of fitout and quality of stock. Certainly not just "another jeweller" like an Edments, Prouds, etc. Expect to pay big bucks in there, but for quality product and not primarily a brand name.

The reason of course that there aren't restaurants and cafes on mall is that there is a significant cafe & restaurant court on the podium level which will cater for this.

Restaurants on mall will always struggle due to current rents as there is only so many customers you can seat at any one time, and thus over the course of a day. Any on mall restaurant will inherently be small, compounding the problem as smaller space = higher rent and less custom. Those off mall can get into larger areas with lower rents and there is less pressure for them to churn customers, enhancing the dining experience for all concerned. :cheers:

[Phoenix_1]

I walked past the Hardy Brothers store today and the outside looked really good with the holographic (not sure if thats the right word?) finish. Is this temporary or permanent?

If it's permanent, I hope there is some protection for it, otherwise some idiot is going to scratch the hell out of it.

[dallastexjr]

This project is no longer called Century City.

The new name for the retail component is Enex 100.

The office tower is now simply known as 100 St George's Terrace.


FTS. I'm still calling it Century City.

[Direwolf]

I saw today that the core box has come down so the core has definately topped out.

I like the look of the Hardy brothers store as well with the holographic look and lights which change colours.
Enex 100 sounds like an oil company not a retail mall. :nuts:

[Skyline Art]

I like the look of the Hardy brothers store as well with the holographic look and lights which change colours.
Enex 100 sounds like an oil company not a retail mall. :nuts:


Enex 100 sounds more like some energy company or yeah oil exploration company hahaha, unless the glass on the building doubles as solar power generations why call it Enex 100?

100 St Georges AKA Century City is good enough, without the Enex 100 part. Who'se idea is this I wonder? Will this thread be have to renamed now, it's just as bad as the Knoxville Office Project name.....

[jackso]

I liked Century City, what was the reason behind the change?
Enex 100 is as bad a knoxville.

[Auxodium]

ENEX 100 sounds like a food additive or some form of toxic substance...

[Smeg]

haha that one I cannot explain...nothing to do with me, I just take what I am given and there it is... Enex 100. Maybe a bad name, at least it will be a good product, i'll give it that much regardless of the name!!! :)

[desperaterobots]

I know it’s rhetorical but I'm going to answer it in any case, if not for you, for others that may like one. :)

The Hardy Brothers store in question will be of a standard not seen in the Perth CBD before, both in terms of fitout and quality of stock. Certainly not just "another jeweller" like an Edments, Prouds, etc. Expect to pay big bucks in there, but for quality product and not primarily a brand name.

The reason of course that there aren't restaurants and cafes on mall is that there is a significant cafe & restaurant court on the podium level which will cater for this.

Restaurants on mall will always struggle due to current rents as there is only so many customers you can seat at any one time, and thus over the course of a day. Any on mall restaurant will inherently be small, compounding the problem as smaller space = higher rent and less custom. Those off mall can get into larger areas with lower rents and there is less pressure for them to churn customers, enhancing the dining experience for all concerned. :cheers:

Yes. It all makes a whole lot of sense, fiscally.

I'm always hoping that a new development is going to create some change in the city. And despite the economics, the end result is that another jeweller is another jeweller, and they do little to add any vibrancy to the malls and activate those dead spaces at night. There are so many jewellers in that stretch of mall, how many pebbles can people buy? :|

The city probably needs a bigger population before high rent cafes/restaurants can succeed, but I see it happening at the restaurant at Central Park and wonder why it can't happen elsewhere.

[Auxodium]

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[stadiumdesigner]

box is fully off now

[Dilaz89]

thanks aux.

Smeg, any chance of naming/signage rights for the tower?

[Smeg]

thanks aux.

Smeg, any chance of naming/signage rights for the tower?

Nope, haven't heard anything on that front. I'd expect to see NAB take signage but I can't confirm that.

[desperaterobots]

So will it go much higher above the cores? Or is that the absolute tallest bit (minus any spires)?

[WAuzzie]

shud def go above the cores, add another floor or so on top of the cores ... plant room and stuff.

[Dilaz89]

incorrect goran. There will not be anything above the topped out core except a 3m roof feature.

[Auxodium]

ENEX sound like a major tennant like Bankwest is to the Palace tower?

im not too fussed about the name which sounds like a perscribed medication or some electrical device

[Ipggi]

There used to be a mining company known as Enex Resources Ltd :P

[miensie]

'carillon' is annoying enough.


I actually like the name to be honest. Carillon Arcade does sound pretty cool.

However, I do prefer Century City to Enex100.

There used to be a mining company known as Enex Resources Ltd :P

LOL Ipggi, really :lol:

[tayls84]

ENEX sound like a major tennant like Bankwest is to the Palace tower?

Funny you mention that cos isn't one of the major tennants INPEX???

[miensie]

Funny you mention that cos isn't one of the major tennants INPEX???

LOL yep.

Inpex was the first tennant to sign up I believe. They're gonna be taking up the top 4 floors.

Well spotted!

[Smeg]

Hardy Brothers' fit-out was having finishing touches put on it today and stock is in the windows. I would be very surprised if it doesn't open tomorrow. In regard to the look of the shop, all I can say is WOW! $1.5+ million can still buy something pretty impressive these days. The $70,000 Swarovski crystal chandelier sets it all off nicely too. :)

Mimco had stock in-store also, might be a day or two away but I'd definately say this week.

Veronika Maine still a little ways off miensie. :P

[Ari Gold]

Is there any point to the name change????


Unless im missing something after not being on here for 2 weeks.

[basics]

I checked out the windows of Hardy Bros. today. Wow. Beautiful stuff. Fantastic fit out, as Smeg said.

[miensie]

Hardy Brothers' fit-out was having finishing touches put on it today and stock is in the windows. I would be very surprised if it doesn't open tomorrow. In regard to the look of the shop, all I can say is WOW! $1.5+ million can still buy something pretty impressive these days. The $70,000 Swarovski crystal chandelier sets it all off nicely too. :)

Mimco had stock in-store also, might be a day or two away but I'd definately say this week.

Veronika Maine still a little ways off miensie. :P

$1.5 million! Well, I should bloody well hope so! :nuts:

But I agree with you. I went and had a look yesterday and it is very, very well done. Elegance personified. I'm not sure if I would've chosen that red colour but they've pulled it off cos normally red looks tacky to me. This doesn't at all.

Do you know if Mimco will be selling shoes too? The Claremont store only has bags and some jewellery.

Cool. Just as long as it arrives before Christmas :okay: Thanks for the update, Smeg :)

I went into Witchery yesterday - now that's what you call a proper fit-out! I like how there's 2 sections and the main part leads into the back area.

Guess is so disappointing :ohno:

[Smeg]

Mimco opened yesterday. Was FULL to the brim when I went down today to have a look. There were shoes miensie. :)

Hardy Brothers is open and having a few last minute touch ups to finish off (steel skirting and the chandelier going in tonight). It's all so shiney!! :)

I like the back end of Witchery, you wouldn't know it was there as you walk in. The false wall at the back of the shop will be removed when the mall opens and the shop will extend a few extra metres to open up onto the main entrance to the Hay Street level.

[miensie]

Mimco opened yesterday. Was FULL to the brim when I went down today to have a look. There were shoes miensie. :)


Great news. I'll have to go and take a squiz. Thanks Smeg :)


I like the back end of Witchery, you wouldn't know it was there as you walk in.

I know, isn't it cool. You have no idea so when you do go in, you get that surprise when you find there's more to the store than you originally think. I just like the way the back room is done though - with the shelving for the shoes/bags. Separate tables for other accessories. It's just a nice fit-out.

Funny though because there's no way staff can keep an eye on customers in that room so as soon as I went in there, one of the guys followed me. He was trying to be subtle about it but it was hilarious.

[RocStar]

http://www.realestate.com.au/objects/props/5854/5465854al1225418645.jpg

http://www.realestate.com.au/objects/props/5854/5465854bl1225418647.jpg

looks shorter than is ?..from www.realestate.com.au

[Auxodium]

im sorry to say this has been quite a let down...

at least Perth built something ;)

[Ipggi]

This was never going to be a big project. If it didn't have the retail component I don't think many people here would even care about the tower. It would just be another generic Bishsop See Stage 1.

[jackso]

I havnt been let down by it. Its got some of the best glass in Perth. The retail component looks good so far. Will be good to see the st georges frontage finished.

[Scraperfan]

exactly, speak for yourself aux but i love how this butts so close up to bankwest and how the glass is so shiny and reflective and a unique, lovely blue colour to the skyline.

i adore this tower. dont mind the height at all, looks huge from forrest chase.

[Direwolf]

I don't think this has been a let down we always knew it was 103m the let down is that most of the 150m proposals are falling through. So it feels like well is this all we will get?

I do hope we get at least two more towers above 100m preferable 150m+ as while this, Alluvion, CC, 140 William, Raine square, elevation and Equus will add to the skyline density only BHP currently extends it.

[BartBart]

I don't think this has been a let down we always knew it was 103m the let down is that most of the 150m proposals are falling through. So it feels like well is this all we will get?

I do hope we get at least two more towers above 100m preferable 150m+ as while this, Alluvion, CC, 140 William, Raine square, elevation and Equus will add to the skyline density only BHP currently extends it.

Agreed. The 150m+ ones are the ones lacking, but it doesn't mean the ones approx 100m are necessarily bad. Shame about 18 Esplanade ... But as long as the ground level(s) are activated as shops, cafes, etc. they are all welcome additions.

[Dilaz89]

now the renders come out once its topped out :(

The glass is slightly different and more interesting than those renders depict.

[docker]

the core has clearly topped out, we just have the floors, to have a couple more levels to go...

http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/6739/p1020816copyez7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Bendito]

incorrect goran. There will not be anything above the topped out core except a 3m roof feature.

afaik, the top level of the core will go in as pre-cast, to save a little time.
So we should see one more floor :)

[Skyline Art]

^^ Interesting, so it will be done similar to how Bishops See, South was done?

So the added floor will be the extra floor for the roof plant room or elevator shaft, as shown in white in the below pic courtesy of RocStar/ Hames Sharley....
http://www.realestate.com.au/objects/props/5854/5465854bl1225418647.jpg

[WAuzzie]

needs something extra on the roof ... something is just missing.

[Scraperfan]

its just a shit render. this one shows the roof feature with much more of an uplit overhang:

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/1304/ccityrg7.jpg

[acc521]

I'd suggest a big NAB sign will find its way up there.

[WAuzzie]

where would signage go?

[acc521]

Are they allowed to put a "stand" (not sure what the correct term is) on the top to accomodate a sign?

I think it was Sean who mentioned something about the regulation when we were talking about the HSBC sign being knocked back on whatever building it was earlier this year.

[Scraperfan]

looking at the render i posted, it might have to go on the glass at the top right, top section.

[tayls84]

Above the top awning on the right of the building, much like Woodside...

Ah SF beat me to it.

[miensie]

The shop frontage of Hardy Brothers was green yesterday when I went past.

And yet just last week it was red.

Are my eyes playing tricks on me or is this some cool design that changes colour? Smeg?

[samboy]

I'm not sure if you're just joking Miensie but the Hardy window changes color every minute or so. Just stand there for a bit and you'll see all colors.

[miensie]

I'm not sure if you're just joking Miensie but the Hardy window changes color every minute or so. Just stand there for a bit and you'll see all colors.

Yeah I'm sorry, it didn't come across so well.

To quote you: slow day at the office ;)

I'm just itching to get outside in the warmth.

[Smeg]

The shop frontage of Hardy Brothers was green yesterday when I went past.

And yet just last week it was red.

Are my eyes playing tricks on me or is this some cool design that changes colour? Smeg?

Hehe I'm glad samboy cleared that one up for you. It is constantly changing colours throughout the day. Reds and blues and greens and yellows and purples and... well you get the idea. :)

[Smeg]

Miensie, Veronika Maine is now open... You heard it here first! :banana:

I just got back from the opening party for the enex100 Hay St Mall fronting stores. Very nice! Oh and if you haven't seen the Hardy Brothers chandelier yet, I suggest you take the time to have a look. Very impressive!!

I also found out where enex100 comes from. Whilst the 100 is obvious, enex is:

ENjoy
EXclusivity

So there you have it! :)

[acc521]

^^hahahahahahahaha

The marketing guru who came up with that one should be shot... or given a comedy award!

That's sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo terrible.

[Qbriserth]

^^hahahahahahahaha

The marketing guru who came up with that one should be shot... or given a comedy award!

That's sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo terrible.

I second that, but will ENEX100 be marketed as just ENEX100 or as
"ENjoy, EXclusivity 100" too?

:lol:

[Direwolf]

ENEX100 still looks like INPEX a major tennant (gas company) or even a stock market index like the ASX100 or the FTSE100

Would only work if the marketer can get us to think of it as Enjoy Exclusivity first.

btw will they be opening the inside sections of the retail floor in sections or waiting till they are complete. Currently feel like a bunch of new mall front shops and like the rest.

[Smeg]

btw will they be opening the inside sections of the retail floor in sections or waiting till they are complete. Currently feel like a bunch of new mall front shops and like the rest.

The plan is to open the remainder in one go, scheduled for June 2009.

[ryan79]

I went to go into Hardy Bros yesterday but the doors wouldn't open for me.

The sales guy just stared at me. I walked back and then tried to go in again.

I was like, fuck it and left. I just wanted to see how it looked.

[jackso]

I saw that happen to someone the other day too!! They could only get in when someone had opened the door to leave. Maybe they limit the number of people in there..?

[miensie]

Miensie, Veronika Maine is now open... You heard it here first! :banana:


Yes! About bloody time!

Thanks Smeg, I appreciate it :hug: Will go and check it out today!
They better have the jacket in my size or someone's gonna get hurt.

I went to go into Hardy Bros yesterday but the doors wouldn't open for me.

The sales guy just stared at me. I walked back and then tried to go in again.

I was like, fuck it and left. I just wanted to see how it looked.

:lol:

[samboy]

I went to go into Hardy Bros yesterday but the doors wouldn't open for me.

The sales guy just stared at me. I walked back and then tried to go in again.

I was like, fuck it and left. I just wanted to see how it looked.


They let me in and I was wearing my RIVERS shirt and slacks :lol:

[Auxodium]

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[WAuzzie]

go in and take pics aux ...

[Perth4life]

fuck that red and black wall effect glass thing they have going on looks good.

[WAuzzie]

fuck that red and black wall effect glass thing they have going on looks good.

look at the 1st pic its blue .. it changes color!

[jackso]

it'll look great at night. I'll have to go in on a Friday soon.

[Auxodium]

if you are refering to going inside Century city then the answer is no as it is boarded up :lol:

[Citystyle]

Went to see Hardy brothers today. The Facade on the shop is awsome.

[Skyline Art]

if you are refering to going inside Century city then the answer is no as it is boarded up :lol:

go in and take pics aux ...


http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/1774/20122008002nl8.jpg


^^ I thought WAuzzie was meaning go inside the new shops, i.e. Hardy Brothers etc... :lol: it looks kinda dark in the Hardy Bros shop, bright on the outside, but when ppl go inside it looks like it has a different atmosphere :lol:

I didn't think WAuzzie meant in the rest of the bldg...
who was it several pages back who works on site and took a whole bunch of photos from up above and looking inside the development from above? maybe they could get some interior pics from the upper levels...:)

[desperaterobots]

Soooo, I guess it's not opening in time for christmas then.

[hack404]

Soooo, I guess it's not opening in time for christmas then.

The Hay Street frontage was the only bit meant to open before Christmas...

[desperaterobots]

[citation needed]

[hack404]

[citation needed]

The retail element was at one point scheduled for late 2007 but from the middle of this year they have consistently set pre-Christmas for completion of stage 1 of the retail complex.


From July 2008
The first stores in Century City are due to open in time for Christmas trading. Opposite Piccadilly Arcade with frontages on Hay Street Mall and St Georges Terrace, it will include a supermarket and a cafe court.

http://www.lease-equity.com.au/NewsItem.aspx?NewsID=34


From October 2008
The first stage on Hay Street Mall, which will include luxury jewellers Hardy Brothers, fashion accessories store Mimco, women’s fashion outlets Veronika Maine and Witchery, and apparel and accessories retailer Guess, is due to open before Christmas. The balance of the centre is due to open in early June and will feature a Woolworths store.

http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?MenuID=359&ContentID=100587

[docker]

who can see the crane for equus in the background...

http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/9771/p1020917copyta8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[desperaterobots]

So where's my damn cafe court and supermarket. Lazy!

[Auxodium]

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[Auxodium]

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[docker]

click back in February 2009...

http://www.centurycity.com.au/

[hayds]

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