I don't know if anythings been posted about this one yet (correct me if it has), but Niecon has a coming soon spot on their website for a new tower called Ultra.

http://www.niecon.com/images/main/ultra_home.jpg

Looks around 20 storeys.
I understand the developer of relection on the sea Con Nikiforides is awaiting approval for a $100 million tower at Kirra, so maybe this is it?

cool, looks real neat! ill add to ss/com.
cheers

From www.niecon.com

Will be 30 levels and units are selling as of this weekend.
Looks smart!
Will really bulk out the skyline there with Crystal Tower nearby.

http://niecon.com/ultra/images/main/building.jpg

Location
http://niecon.com/ultra/images/main/aerial.jpg
http://niecon.com/ultra/images/main/mmap.jpg

BTW that aerial view is very up to date.
The convention centre looks huge, Broadbeach on the Park is topped out and the Crystal Tower sales centre is on the corner by the highway.

hmmm, ive got this listed as a 20storey in Coolangatta??lol as mentioned in your first post. ah well ill change stats.
wow 30storeys is anoter 300footer for BB!! ill also have to add this to my panorama.!
cheers

well got info from GCCC today and they have faxed me elevations ect. The tower actually consists of 32 storeys with large curved "transluscent acrylic light feature" on top over plant room. (this isnt shown on above render). it was left off due to being designed.The tower is higher than i thought at exactly 100m above street!
The colours also look good.mixtures of blue glass, Azure grey windows,Charcoal concrete blockwork,copper aploic cladding.The rectangular tower measures 22mx44m and is located in middle of site with wide elavation facing east/west. This end of town sure will be impressive along with the nearby Crystal Towers and Carmel by the Sea!
heres a top view of tower from report.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid110/p464e788ed0f70f6a277d30e775e3520d/f91f4ba1.jpg

Wow 100m. Thanks for getting that info so fast.

There's a full page colour render of the image you posted above in the Weekend GC Bulletin.
An article in the paper (do you still "Mail Order" it?) states the project cost is $112m.
Site size 4644sqm.
113 Apartments, Skyhomes and Penthouses.
Niecon spent 2 and a half years amalgamating the site.
Complete site valued at $9.3 million
Architect: DBI Design (but you would have known that anyway)

I used to stand on Tugun Beach back in the mid 80's and imagine the Skyline stretching South through Broadbeach.
Wont' be long now and we will be seeing it for real!

yep, still get GC Bulletin every week. Heres the scan of the huge render. looks great! the top transcluscent disc will look supberb all light up at night!
It will start construction in June and completion in 2005.

http://extranet.emporis.com/files/transfer/6/2004/04/257527.jpg

negotiations are being held between niecon and thakral (air on bb) to buy the ultra
site .the price $17 million subject to development approval being secured.

Well there goes that one then...no Ultra. Close thread *BooHoooooooooooooo*

that was short lived.

Bit of a shame, as apparently over 30% of the apartments were sold. Obviously not enough, especially in today's climate of high construction costs.

Wow, that came out of the blue. So if thakral buy the site there will be a whole new redesign i guess, mind you I wasn't exactly a fan of the neicon design.

Thakral will just run with approved design. a lot less money involved with relodging with council and going thru DA process again.
my feeling is that this will eventually go ahead as same design ect.
relax..

sorry to upset all of you------ but it looks like it will go through. thakral seems to
have the money .so it might be to large for niecon by themselves that is why they are
selling

Thakral has indeed bought Ultra, I stumbled across the article on the PDR nationwide website.

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Thakral splurge on Broadbeach boom

Gold Coast Bulletin, Friday 5th November 2004

Thakral Holdings, owner of the Oasis shopping centre and Grand Mercure hotel building in Broadbeach, has extended its holdings in the suburb with the purchase of a major high-rise site for $17.95 million.

The listed company has joined with investment bank Grant Samuel & Associates to buy from veteran Gold Coast developers Bill and Con Nikiforides the land and design and fitout plans for Ultra, a 30-level tower with 113 apartments. The 4643sqm site lies between Margaret and George avenues.

go thakral.

The big story in this weeks bulletin about Thakrals Air on Broadbeach also mentions how Thakral will start construction next month on Ultra!
excellent!

^Wow, Surprise, Surprise!

It's strange watching a couple developers play ball with a tower development. Sounds like Neicon threw the dummy to the public and Thakral caught the flick pass.

I reckon it's a case of Thakral having success with Air on Broadbeach and trying to continue that on with this one.

http://www.gpl.com.au/properties/pgcp/ultraa.jpg

http://www.gpl.com.au/properties/pgcp/ultrab.jpg

from PRDnationwide, they are selling apartments

Located in Broadbeach overlooking one of Australia's most beautiful beaches and just a short stroll to Pacific Fair, the Casino, Convention Centre and the Broadbeach restaurant precinct.

5 star developments of 30 levels with 113 apartments. Extensive residential facilities including heated lap pool, tennis court, gym, theatrette, etc.

Apartment include 1+1, 2+1, Sky Homes and Penthouses. All air-conditioned with outdoor living areas.

cool, thank adam!

In this weeks GC Bulletin, theres a big story on the Ultra project.It has great renders and mentions how architect BARRY LEE who is a legend already designed-Q1, Circle, Dolphin tws and SOUL!!!has designed Ultras facade with its anchored European movement from 1930,s as reflected in a protruding blade-like spine which runs from top to bottom of facade.The project also says Thakral has put Ultra on a large site which inturn gives the land to the owner to entertain themsleves with tennis courts ect. Thakral says-these days the high cost of amalgamated sites devlopers are opting for smaller sites so they can be finacially viable.
Another amazing Ultra fact is that each unit has TWO parking spaces each +basement storage!!!
Chris litfin from PRD Nationwide says Ultra is a welcome addition to the BB market.
"we are in a situation were we cant get enough stock",Buildings are virtually being sold before thet are started!
Demolition is underway with construction to start in jan, and compeltion set for late2006.
ill post new renders when i get scanner to work.

http://img28.exs.cx/img28/9981/ultranewrender8ru.jpg

Very nice render, Im guessing thats the tennis court they were advertising of.

I wonder how much the apartments in that would go for.

Any updates from people who go down there regularly?

so far 60 apartments have been sold worth $58 million which is around 50 per cent of the tower so far . start end of january finish end of 2006.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v437/citiboy/sites001.jpg

again thanks for update!!

As the construction site is still just a hole in the ground, I thought to keep the thread alive I'd post some pics of the model in the sales office, and a render of the building that appears on the signage outside...

http://www.cmrdesign.net/towers/ultra-model.jpg

http://www.cmrdesign.net/towers/ultra-model2.jpg

http://www.cmrdesign.net/towers/ultra-render.jpg

baa this ones not glassy enough

thanks flyfire. yes its a real slim lined tower. i think it was designed by Micheal lee who was responsible for Q1,Circle on cavil,Dolphin towers and soul!

any site clearance yet on this one?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v437/citiboy/q1building003.jpg

cool, atleast we know its happening.
cheers

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v437/citiboy/ultra.bmp

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v437/citiboy/siteultra.bmp

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v437/citiboy/broadbeachult.bmp

at last the main crane is up---------------

bump

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v437/citiboy/c.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v437/citiboy/bra.jpg

lev4 in corebx
aug 25
prd nationwide
http://www.gpl.com.au/properties/pgcp/ucultrac.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v437/citiboy/utttttt.jpg

anything recent? just updating oct 1 diagrams
cheers

http://www.cmrdesign.net/towers/ultra-250905.jpg

excellent ff! really appreciate your effort in getting around to all these projects!
looks like lev7 or 8 in box'
thanks,

Air on BB is looking nice there in the background!

Latest pic by Trances, taken 24/10

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid192/p7969f563178d5caea04ab8002f303dd3/f1c01ecc.jpg

from Trances trip to Queensland thread - check it out (http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=273023)

excellent. 11 in corebox.
cheers

http://img470.imageshack.us/img470/1429/237fe.jpg Taken today

thanks.unusual concrete core construction.looks like there will be 4 superstructure blades also.

prd nationwide skipped sept.
oct25
http://www.gpl.com.au/properties/pgcp/ucultrad.jpg

anyone been out there lately?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v437/citiboy/skyline001.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v437/citiboy/skyline003.jpg

wow, going great.
thanks citiboy

dec 1 pic by prd
http://www.gpl.com.au/properties/pgcp/ucultrae.jpg

any updates guys?

http://www.cmrdesign.net/towers/ultra-201205.jpg

http://www.cmrdesign.net/towers/ultra2-201205.jpg

wow, impressive. 15 floors to core.
thanks ff!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v437/citiboy/cityofbroadbeach005.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v437/citiboy/cityofbroadbeach010.jpg

bump

Taken this morning - 17 to the core?

http://www.ct4host.lunarpages.com/gc/IMG_7106_1024.jpg

12 floors, 17 in box, 15 in supports.

thanks again defec. perfect pic

http://www.cmrdesign.net/towers/ultra-280206.jpg

wow, 23 levels already!
thankx ffm

I didnt realise how prominent this building was going to be as you drive into Broadbeach along Hooker Boulevarde, it really has a decent presence and thankfully takes some of the focus from Bel Air.

Ultra starting to stand out vew from miami.
http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/4581/off0022et.jpg

broadie - when you copy a link from Imageshack there's no need to put another set of image tags in - just paste the link straight into your post. It's starting to annoy me :)

Didn't realise how far south Ultra was - its pretty much just houses and lowrise south of it right?. Would that building with the orange roof (???) be the most southerly highrise?
http://www.realtygoldcoast.com/Images/103443.jpg

Yep thats the southern most high rise there are lowrises. Any where south of the belair resort i think thats how you spell it.

^^ The most southern highrise in Broadbeach is the 12 story, 35m/115ft "Alexis" tower, just across the street from Bel Air ... however you also have the 7 story "Hedges 252" one block further south

bel air towers are the most southern "tall" bldgs. thats where my 4m pano of GC ends.

Alexis is 11storeys high.
http://www.austpropconnection.com/images/cairns/ALEXIS.JPG

most recent pic was back on march15th by prd nationwide
hard to tell but approx 20floors + 4 in core=24

http://www.gpl.com.au/properties/pgcp/ucultrae.jpg

Viewable from Q1 now
http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/5831/img0139large9wm.jpg

Today ... fighting fading light .. how much earlier is the sun setting now, come back summer!!!

Another white building for the coast, I wish developers would experiment a bit more with colour!!!

http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/158/img0592large0lu.jpg

http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/2639/img0600large5ch.jpg

http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/1460/img0581large7ll.jpg

I think Broadbeach has enough colour on Air to make up for about 10 white buildings lol. Were all these pics taken with your new camera DeejayT?

wow, nice shots. i count lev25 in corebox. yes another white tower. atleast is a good strong design.

Yer they were Charlie ... I know what you mean about the lenses now, on some of the shots I wished for just a bit more of a wider angle. The pics still seem to be going a bit fuzzy when I reduce their size, but I guess thats expected at 75kb!

As for the white part, I'm just annoyed that they are now painting Mariner Views white after bieing blue for so many years. It does look a nicer builidng white, but I think it now blends in to much with the other buildings. A bit of variety is good IMO.

Yeah I wouldn't complain about white, need I remind you of the word that strikes fear into the heart of every skyscraper fan on the coast... PASTEL! Especially yellowy/peachy pastel, oh the humanity.

I love colours, AIR is an awesome building :) go yellow, Broadbeach is like a mini vegas :)

today
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/4357/thewrekcandburleigh1069dk.jpg
sorry about the size damm image shack hase been playing up lately

cool, looks lev26.thanks

Today
http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/2750/img0856large9fj.jpg

great shot.
23 floors + 3in core
cheers

apr29
http://www.gpl.com.au/properties/pgcp/ucultrae.jpg

Update 23 May 2006
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/7631/img1146large8cl.jpg

this is such a solid looking building! lev27 floor + 4more in core=31
thanks djt

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v437/citiboy/ult.jpg

looks big from that angle nice pix

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v437/citiboy/uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu009.jpg

great. looks topped out? only rooftop and plant to go. this went up quick.
cheers

Today
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/8123/img1658large3nq.jpg

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/8496/img1659large1km.jpg

its a real slab isnt it. its reached roof. Ultra isnt much to look at BUT apparently its units will be huge and well fitted.
cheers

prd nationwide
july27
http://www.gpl.com.au/properties/pgcp/ucultrae.jpg

I like this one. It's good to see a "box" once in a while on the coast.

Yes, I agree that it is very boxy looking. Dont really feel that its complementary to the surrounding area. Not really that impressive when you compare what they have done with The Wave, Oracle and Sierra Grand - all have rounded lines and a more warm appeal about them.

Each to their own but not my cup of tea!

Ultra was planned to have large units and expansive views.simple floor plates etc. As a buyer or owner i would rather this then have a small crapy unit in a beautiful looking tower.nearly sold out
both penthouses went for over $3mil
bit from newsletter>
http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/8718/ultraaddxj4.jpg

Today in the rain!

http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/3926/img2363largekg4.jpg

http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/9007/img2362largexd1.jpg

^looks like shiny cladding is on curved plantroom is being done.looks good
sept7
prdnationwide
http://www.gpl.com.au/properties/pgcp/ucultrae.jpg

It has views and is a quiet area for now.....

looks good, crane must be almost time to come down now

Ultra BLAND:
http://web.aanet.com.au/nmharrison/queensland/ultra%20forum.jpg

I guess they can't all look like Air and Wave.

Amazingly Wave and Ultra have the same architect - DBI, guess you gotta do what the client wants though aye.

its different to anything else on the coast i spose

Ultra BLAND:
http://web.aanet.com.au/nmharrison/queensland/ultra%20forum.jpg

I guess they can't all look like Air and Wave.

Looks more commercial then residential.

[QUOTE=Grollo;10065688]Ultra BLAND:

I couldn't agree more - yuksville!

as i mentioned before in this thread, i dont think people really care if there new unit is in an architectural marvel. The MAIN thing is with residents is the VIEWS and size of and quality of unit. Ultra units are apparently impressive. I would rather live in a tower like ultra then say a small unit in Q1 or Conc.
great shots groll. yes it is its bland side.

love the wave- but i also like this one yes its simple its different and will add to the overall skyline ------thats what makes the gc so different none the same -love the flat sides and small windows when painting is finished it should look pretty good

oct 12
prd nw
http://www.gpl.com.au/properties/pgcp/ucultrae.jpg

^^ Crane was coming down today.

cool. i want to see interior shots and views. we already know its exterior look. very slab like.lol

I don't mind it, it's really only bland from the side

Front
http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/593/ultra2largepy4.jpg

Back
http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/9759/ultra1largerd9.jpg

i like the side view and the front view

What the dirtmolehell are those white fabric/tarp screens doing!! If they are permanent it will look like turd. Not quite the effect I%u2019m sure the Architect was after. It looks more like a Hong Kong apartment block rather than like Air on Broadbeach's louvers.

i think there just movable screens that run side to side. good idea with keeping sun out of balc.

Its a great idea, but would have looked better if they were a darker colour so that they didnt stand out so much.

Ultra is in the news.lol

BASE jumper arrested after midnight high-rise leap
By Greg Stolz

November 21, 2006 12:00


A BASE jumper who made a midnight leap from a Gold Coast high-rise construction site came back to earth with a thud when he was arrested.

For Hayden Galvin, it was a downer of an experience in more ways than one, Southport Magistrate's Court was told yesterday.

Not only was he charged with endangering his own and the public's safety but the adrenalin rush was nothing like he expected.

Galvin, 25, pleaded guilty to taking part in an unregulated risk activity at Broadbeach last month.

Police prosecutor Sarah Fox told the court Galvin was one of two parachutists seen jumping off a crane at the Ultra high-rise construction site just after midnight on October 19.

He was arrested by police on the Broadbeach State School oval as he stowed his parachute back into his backpack.

Solicitor James Coburn said his client's "lust for adrenalin sports" had brought him before the court.

"The irony is that he didn't for one moment enjoy it," Mr Coburn told magistrate John Costanzo.

"The experience of jumping from the crane wasn't anything like he anticipated it would be.

"It was nothing compared to the joy he derives from jumping out of an aeroplane or jumping from scenic sights."

Mr Coburn said Galvin had chosen to jump just after midnight so as not to endanger public safety.

But Mr Costanzo told Galvin his actions had been dangerous.

"You were posing a definite risk to yourself and others," Mr Costanzo said.

He imposed a $500 fine but did not record a conviction.

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it ain't that bad i like it from side view nice an clean

They've gotta do something about those blind thingys - the buildings basically an eyesore in that picture! ^ Looks shabby

looks a bit plain

highly disappointed with this one. i don't like it from the front and the back is boring as bat shit.

Love the back and the sides...so crisp!!! The blinds on the front should have been painted black so that they didnt stand out.

I actually thought I'd like this one, but I don't. I agree with the view that it looks shabby and plain. I think it will age badly.

this is one of those towers that are functional more then architectural. Apparently the views are fantastic and units are huge and spacious, which is what everyone is after right?? i dont think tennants give a fuc about if there tower is an architectural masterpiece! i think we are the only ones that worry about external appearance?

from realesttsocom
http://www.realestate.com.au/objects/props/7564/103677564cl1166152141.jpg


http://www.realestate.com.au/objects/props/2082/103662082al1165980540.jpg

The design is very plain and the shutters look so untidy...maybe thats why they are still trying to sell it!

Other highrise developments seem to be selling strongly like Oracle and Sierra Grand. They have the designs right...lots of glass, open plan etc. Unfortuatley, I think they have not delivered on this project. A dissapointment to the Broadbeach skyline.

oh well, one bad one in a dozen cant be all bad.they all cant be good lookers. fuglys make world go around

Yeah I think with this one DBI must have been experimenting with an arty farty minimalist boxy look. Think they got a bit too clever for their own good.

Does anyone know what are those flat horizontal panels stuck onto the north and south elevation on about the top 7 floors? Strange bit of decor...

I think maybe it's just there to amke the building look different at different heights. To break it up.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v437/citiboy/IMG_0120.jpg

thanks for all the great pics citiboy! Cheers!

Ultra's go faster stripes were unveiled today. They turn out to be matt finish gunmetal grey, about 120mm thick on north and south facades on the top 7 floors.

Are they:

1. Shadows from an imaginary brise soleil?
2. The agents idea?
3. Letratone strips left on the designers drawing?

http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/2660/ultrathegofasterstripesyy0.jpg

4. Waste of material and money.

5 Looks ugly

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v437/citiboy/IMG_0159.jpg

archive as well?

Looks okay from this angle

PRD nationwide:
http://www.gpl.com.au/properties/pgcp/ucultrae.jpg

First up, sorry to bump such an old thread, but this one has really had me thinking for around a year now..

Grollo called this one bland.. others suggested it was an attempt at a minimalistic look (I agree with this view).

Gotta say, I was so impressed with how classy this one was, I booked a sub penthouse on the 28th floor... absolutely loved it.. everyone that suggested they were going all-out on the interior, focussing on good fittings and so on - you were right.

Had all Miele appliances in a full kitchen, balconies that go almost the width of the building and all rooms get an ocean view.. I love this place.. Those shutters that may partially make it look like it has broken teeth from the distance, don't look as messy in reality - they are great for keeping the heat out in the morning, and I would suggest if I was staying in another building, I would have been wishing they had such an ingenious feature.

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When you see this bright white building, all rectangle and smooth, in context, alongside the very random arrangement of shapes of it's neighbors, it's soothing and classy to look at. And with a big rectangle, as everyone has suggested, the space inside was huge.

Broadbeach was much nicer to stay in than Surfers main, I found, with fantastic restaurants and bars in the area serving Moet by the glass and a wide range of Penfolds Grange - I'd recommend this area as a must visit.. I hope it's growth continues as a premium area of the Gold Coast.

Much respect to the developers.