the quality construction firm Bezzina group are about to build a 15storey tower on Northcliffe terrace, Surfers.
havent seen a render yet but going on there other projects it will be top notch!

http://www.bezzina.com.au/home.html

This is going between the beach and Q1.

No render on the hoardings yet.

http://img36.photobucket.com/albums/v108/n4214439/Jade.jpg

wow, 15 levels, 15 lap pools, 15 units, lol thats a lap pool all to yourself! thanks for letting me know where its situated . ill have to add it in to my panorama!

Here's a wider shot of the site. It's wedged between Allawah and that box with President written on top.
At least it gives you an indication of height.

http://img36.photobucket.com/albums/v108/n4214439/c1.jpg

heres the render of jade. should look cool from beach with towering Q1 behind

http://www.propertiesonline.com.au/agents_folder/964/Building%20Jade.JPG

^I'd love to know the colour scheme of this tower.
It's a great looking tower. The blades remind me of a few towers proposed or completed lately.

wow where will each of the pools fit in that

correct! 15 levels, 15 pools !lol

read some where 7 have been sold at $4.7 million each yes each may start in next
2 months

drove past this site today its still a car park no work being done so far.

Any more word if work is going ahead?

still no work done yet------- still a car park

thats luxury. this is one high class development. how much do u think each apartment/level will og for?

Penthouse could have potential to go for up to 8 mill.

Bottem apartments would go for at least 3 mill.

Its brisbane counterpart is The Domain.

145m and you own a level each. (according to the ads, i dunno about pools and stuff yet, but we'll see)

are these the only towers like this? or are there others in australia?

looks like this site will start soon . hoardings up now over foot path no cars parking on
site all this in 10 days.

Is this what that massive rusted steel wall was in a pic of Q1. I think it was in Aussie steve's holiday snaps.

Is this what that massive rusted steel wall was in a pic of Q1. I think it was in Aussie steve's holiday snaps.

No thats on the Q1 site.

r u sure? That photo was taken from Old Burleigh Road, on the beach side of Q1. That's exactly where this development is. Seems strange to me.

getting closer . mounds of soil on site this week for clearing

yes its started------------- leveling being done today plus a few men on site all working. this has taken a while to get to this stage.

good stuff, thanks for being our "on the spot" reporter!
ill update ss.com.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v437/citiboy/sites006.jpg

Did you go around to every construction site on the coast did you?

no ----not all of them----- only ones near------coffee shops!!!!!!!

financial review today says bezzina groups jade development 9 apartments and 1 beach bungalow with prices starting from---$5.9 million are sold---this is a lot higher than expected in may last year by the bezzina group they though prices would go between $4.7--$4.9 million . 3 apartments a beach bungalow and the penthouse in the $84 million project remain to be sold . the site cost $17million---- the apartments average 380sqm internally plus 53sqm balcony space --site area 2387 sqm

went past yesterday workers were having a break --------------all standing
around looking up at Q1 ---wonder if they were thinking wish we were up there not on this small building !

^ yeah. little do they realize its only 240m atm. still 35m of fin and spire to go another 90m or so. should be neck breaking when done!

so how is this one going?

crane up--- building started at last

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v437/citiboy/GCSKY012.jpg

wow havent heard of this project yet, its a bit of a pity though seein that its only 15 stories... Well i guess its gonna be very ritzy/stylish.

its a real stunner. 15 levels, 15 units, 15 pools.
http://www.propertiesonline.com.au/agents_folder/964/Building%20Jade.JPG

http://www.cmrdesign.net/towers/jade-130705.jpg

^is that Q1 next to the site?

^Certainly Is

Jade is right in front of Q1.it will interfere with some of the views for the lower 15 levels of Q1 or so. they can still see lots of ocean around the tower.

In Cul's first thread post (March 2004), apartments were listed as "from $4.7 million". Coldwell Banker's current site lists them as "from $5.9 million"! Some price increase although perhaps the cheaper apts have sold.

thats right all prices have gone up to nearly 6 million since a unit was sold in the platinum a few towers south for 11 million it made these look cheap . now all prices on the beach have risen.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v175/kwigibo/jade.jpg

i was wandering what Bezzina was the other day :D

i was wandering what Bezzina was the other day :D

I take it you didn't get a close look at the hoardings.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v175/kwigibo/jade3f.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v175/kwigibo/jade2.jpg

i just realised how microscopic Jade will look next to Q1 lol

http://www.cmrdesign.net/towers/jade-181005.jpg

so it has a gold blade? very cool.
this one will be compelted in no time. Bezzina are a great firm.
again thanks for updates ff/.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v437/citiboy/jade12121.jpg

great, coming along well.

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/4314/lrebig11921113xq.jpg

http://www.luxuryrealestate.com/scripts/index.php?siteScript=propPages&siteScreen=details&propCurrID=119211

wow, gold blade? looks great for a little guy. doesnt it boast something like 15 levels with 15 pools?
each level looks like this> not bad

http://www.luxuryrealestate.com/sharedImages/props/211/lre_big_119211_11.jpg

wow, a pool on each level is very creative :D

It definatley is one of the better developments going up, i'd rather own a unit here than high up in Q1. Simply because theres less residents, it's rarer and it's right on the beach.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v175/kwigibo/jadex.jpg

bumpity bump
great shot kwig

I have a couple of pictures from on the site, if somebody can let me know how I can post them.

View from about the 7th floor

http://img93.imageshack.us/img93/9996/10011128jj2rj.jpg

view from Clifford St back at the tower

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/3089/10011339to2wg.jpg

View from level 3 over the roof of the beach houses

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/8893/10011240tt4si.jpg

wow, big photos.talk about the beach being at door step.
thanks

Sorry about the size. I'll know next time

thats cool, ive edited them, now downsized.

theres supposed to be a pool on each level. where are to be located on floor plan?
http://www.luxuryrealestate.com/sharedImages/props/211/lre_big_119211_11.jpg

If you look at the picture of the tower, you will notice two concrete walls at every second level. At the top of the walls there is no slab. The pool sits in this zone, dropping down into the level below, and closed off by the walls. The equipment will sit under the pool. On the other side, which you can't see, is the same system, only at alternate levels.

how ingenious. so the underside of each pool can be accessed on the small terrraces,.
i wonder what each pool measures?
6x 1.5m?
thanks

The pools can't be accesed from the level below. There is a hatch in the floor at the western end that service people will use to get into the space underneath where the equipment is.

Rougly 6x3

thanks

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

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

http://www.cmrdesign.net/towers/jade-side-280206.jpg

The outlook:

http://www.cmrdesign.net/towers/jade-view-280206.jpg

That building is so funky (that's a good thing) it hurts.

Wow, very cool building! I think it would lose its funkiness it was 30 or 40 stories, so it will be perfect @ 15 levels.

The gold fin has started going up on the back ... it looks amazing in the afternoon sun!!!

Sound kewl, would be nice to have an apartment in this tower, love those inbuilt pools.

deejayt, what is gold fin made of? just a paint job or panels?

It's panels cul ... it looks like brass. It runs up the side of the tower as well as along the southern wall of the beach townhouse. I'll go for a walk around there later in the week and get a pic for you cull.

thanks

2 words: pimping and bling!

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:eek2: love it

q1 looks great in the backround and that gold looks nice

Fantastic building, and I think it is in the best position where it is, don't think it would look very good in many other locations.

are you shittin me? wow, thatis bloody incredible! gold to Australia. gold!
broadie, what looks good in background?? lol
imagine Q1 had a section with this gold rising up to fins.
thanks deejayt
ive put photos here beacuse they are on previous page,wont be seen.


2 words: pimping and bling!

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I think this gold looks better then eurekas gold :drool: :omg: :applause: :eek2: :cheers:

Amen!!

I didn't think it would be possible that a building would attract more attention then Q1, but it was clear what evreybody on the beach was staring at today!

The beach houses
http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/6727/cimg0727large5qf.jpg

Appears to be more gold behind the crane
http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/1201/cimg0703large0jq.jpg

And with Q1
http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/9071/cimg0725large2dc.jpg

I'm assuming by the advertising in the photo that it is 1 appartment per floor, which equals one pool/appartment/floor. Would you be saying minimum 2 million per appartment???

I'm assuming by the advertising in the photo that it is 1 appartment per floor, which equals one pool/appartment/floor. Would you be saying minimum 2 million per appartment???

KJBrissy, I'm pretty sure minimum is $4.6million per apartment...but don't hold me to that, i am not entirely sure lol....but it would be about that anyways.

wow, the whole 200ft/60ft fin element will be very striking on completion!

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/4314/lrebig11921113xq.jpg

Judging by this render ... do you think the spaces between the pools will also be covered in gold?

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/145/jade16xv.jpg

But then it doesn't look as gold in this render
http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/7726/jade36wv.jpg
Bigger render
http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/3388/jade29hq.jpg

Holy shit, those pools are the coolest things ever!

hard to tell, deejayt. would looks very cool if there was more gold near pools.

More gold is up

http://img304.imageshack.us/img304/5294/img0151large9dt.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v437/citiboy/aaaaa9898.jpg

Couple of points, hopefully to answer some questions above. The gold paneling is made from a copper/aluminium alloy, fabricated in NSW, called "TecuGold".

There is only stone paneling behind the crane.

$6M will get you a unit, and bit of pocket change.

thanks for that. tecugold might become a popular addition to new skyscrapers to give them that "bling" factor.
$6mil only? ill have 2 thanks.;-)

Is that the same stuff used on Pivotal Point?

I was at the Spit early this morning and wished I had my camera with me - it was GLEAMING - sooo bright.

Pivotal has tinted glass at the top

Oh does it? You'd think I would have noticed that. Duh.

I did allot of walking this arvo!!!!!

http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/8828/img0551large7ml.jpg

And the final update for today....
http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/4651/img0849large5yt.jpg

looking good.
cheers

hows the gold going on this one.

Most of the fin should be in place. The very top section is supported on steelwork, which should be going up next week.

One pool is in, but no glass yet.

thanks mackie. this should go close to winning the "under 20storeys" category apartments in OZ!!

I think you could almost have a poll to see what the best building under construction on the G.C is. With Circle, Wave and this one all excellent developments.

Pics from today.
http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/6223/img1322large2cn.jpg

http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/6986/img1321large8ne.jpg

http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/630/img1315large2kc.jpg

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wow, that gold fin is perfect! what a great little project.
many thanks deejayt

is it hollow in the middle all the way down to ground level? thats pretty cool if it is... and i agree with cul about gold fin, its pretty shmick.

^^Elevators??

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v437/citiboy/5ef2a7e1.jpg

wow...the gold screeems quality, no cost cutting here :)

^^Elevators??

No, they're in the centre on the road side of the building. You can sort of notice them in the pictures taken from Q1. Inside the gold part is just floor plates. Note DeeJayT's first three photos. You can clearly see the floor plate and internal walls and then a framed structure for on the roof.

DeeJayT's last pic is good for seeing the lift core.

So therefore the hole in the centre is....??? My guess - a void/open space for natural light possibly with a dome at the top.

^correct. this project has everything!

So now the building is taking shape, the big question is, what are the floor plans really like. Bezzina have this habit of not releasing any floor plans, and as I recall even purchasers have to agree to a cone of silence. We can probably work it out however, so any locals able to provide some information?

I love this tower, just so many excellent elements to it.

The gold fin is all up now, looks really good. I'll grab a pic next time I around Q1 :)

Agreed - as I understand it each apartment has a master suite, 3 other bedrooms each with en-suite. The master has a spa and fireplace, with another fireplace in the main living area. Downstairs there is a 25 metre lap pool with indoor/outdoor entertainment area with dedicated drinks chiller and barbeque. The exterior has sparrow pecked sandstone walling with the aforementioned gold metallic exterior finish (which is actually copper-brass), cedar panelling in the amenity areas as well as isernia limstone flooring. Applicances in the kitchens are Miele with a dedicated butlers pantry and polished stone benchtops. Entrance foyer is Emperador and white Travertine marble with polished terrazzo.

As regards the hollow centre - the artists impressions for the kitchen area show clearly a glass wall behind the bench area - which will overlook the hollow centre. This will allow the late afternoon sun to flood the living areas.

As you look at the building from the beachfront - the master bedroom is on the right of the pool/or pool void. Right of this is the master bath complex with free standing spa, then a seperate room for the basin, shower and toilet. In the middle of the pool/pool void is the main living/dining space with the kitchen behind this area. To the left of the pool/pool void space is open to suggestion. The lifts appear to be behind the master bedroom, via a foyer type space opening into the main living area.

Your not going to get any afternoon sun in this building, Q1 acts as one giant sun shade!

It's not copper-brass...
The gold paneling is made from a copper/aluminium alloy, fabricated in NSW, called "TecuGold".

look foward to pic of completed gold fin.

drove past today gold fin looks great a real quality project

Are yes I forgot about Q1 behind. So it must be be for light rather than sun. The Jade penthouse is still for sale - one wonders if you would want to have it given that Q1 looks right down on top of you?

That gold fin is impressive - certainly an interesting choice of material for the outside of this building.

Can anyone get hold of a floor plan of any apartment[or penthouse] and upload it? It may then be easier to understand the configuration.

I would think the best place to get the floor plans will be from the local council where the approvals for the building and the plans will be held on public record.

With one apartment per floor (apart from the penthouse and the two beach villas), they are quite large at well over 300 sq metres (or over 30 squares for Australians) plus terrace space at around 50 sq metres. No idea how big the penthouse is, but assume it will be at least as large as the Q1 penthouse which is only one floor, but from the Q1 penthouse plan is absolutely huge with a price to match!!

I tried Bezzina for a plan - they made it clear that the floor plans were only available on a face to face meeting and that they could not be taken away. Guess we will have to stump up $5.9 million for an apartment!!

I've seen plans of Jade but can't remember where, think on realestate.com.au sometimes:

Anyway, swish!
http://www.realestate.com.au/objects/props/6632/102026632kl1147839609.jpg

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Thanks for the pictures - they are similiar to the Bezzina brochure on Jade - but unfortunately the brochure does not have the floor plans.

you can nearly tell from interior pix and above photos what floor plate is like anyhow.

O MY GOD! that is so nice!

pic by broadie!! wow

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/9986/surferswalk0072kf.jpg

Great picture.

Do you locals think that these apartments are worth the AUD5.9 million asking price?

The Q1 penthouse is around AUD10 million for over 700 sq metres, each Jade apartment is under 400 sq Metres, but beachfront of course. The Jade penthouse is over 600 sq metres but no price indicated?

At least you'd be guarenteed a similar socio-economic group to be living in the building. Shorter stroll to the beach. No tourists living in the building. Far less people living in the building. Shorter elevator ride to get to uninterupted views over the beach. Pure luxury in the whole building full stop! I think they're worth that much!!

It's really like comparing the most expensive suit from lowes with the cheapest Giorgio Armani suit. Not exactly but you get the point!

Agreed - the shorter the lift ride the better. One whole floor per apartment gives privacy as does your own pool. More to the point there is nothing else like it available, so yes they are worth the money. Still a few available too.

On the other hand, the view from Q1 is absolutely killer (provided you are not afraid of heights). The penthouse has it's own pool and 3 lifts that go to it and is huge, and if you ever get drunk in Surfers it will be easy to find your way home (just look to the lit up crown);)

markjd you must be loaded if you are considering these options!

Ironic comparing Q1 to Jade as Sunland used to own this site before they sold it to Bezzina for $24m.

I suppose the real question is - would you go for Jade or the upper floors of Q1, or take a free standing house on say Hedges Avenue? Where is the capital appreciation likely to be - houses or apartments?

With so many buildings going up, the purchase decision is confused to say the least.

With Q1 blocking the afternoon sun on Jade - is that going to make it a "cold" building in the winter months? The big problem I see with Q1 other than the lift ride is the very limited balcony/terrace space that is open - clearly for security reasons. If you have a view of the sea and can hear the sea at night - that is what a holiday place is all about I think.

i think the beach is the worst feature of the gold coast... ive been to the gc a million times and have never set foot on the beach... im sure theres plenty of other people who can say the same.

Only been to the GC beach twice in my life.

For capital appreciation Jade will outstrip Q1 - look at Raptis' Platinum on the Beach [very similar concept to Jade] which have doubled in price since they were first sold [3-4 years ago]. However Hedges Ave ie freestanding beachfront homes, has had even better capital growth, but at $15m - $20m for one house, how much higher can it go?

My thoughts exactly on Hedges Avenue - more than a top quality London townhouse!!!

I see on www.realestate.com.au that the 6th floor Jade apartment has come available for resale at an asking price of AUD5.9 million. It would appear from the listing that the off the plan purchaser is having difficulties in settling the purchase price. Can anyone recall what these apartments were originally - I seem to remember high 4's? Of course the other view is that the off the plan purchaser may be trying to take advantage of the capital appreciation since the launch of the project in 2004? Risky but depending on what the purchase terms were - the purchaser could easily double or triple their deposit.

I remember reading in the paper that Adam Scott is trying to offload his appartments in the building. So that's probablly the one for resale! I think this building is overated. The pool is a novelty but the building its not unique. I prefer the location and design of Allure down the street. Get a nice spa bath and that would be just as good as the pool! :)

my mate was up there on weekend and saw a couple of pools being lifted into place high up in jade. they must be firbeglass?

bump ... Just posted this post so pics start on a new page :)

Pictures from today ... some pools are in

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Nice pictures - we can see how those pools will slot into place.

The 6th floor resale appears to be flexible on price. Might be an opportunity here.

Just looking again at those pool photos - the pools do not look very deep?

I'm assuming they will come part way up the glass bit as well.

i was told the pools were approx 1m deep. obviously deep enough to swim in.
http://www.luxuryrealestate.com/sharedImages/props/211/lre_big_119211_11.jpg

btw, is it just me our should the gold fin would have better impact facing beach instead of facing street? would of looked amazing from beach elevation.

At around 1 metre deep - just a play pool really or even a water feature!! Hence the need for the 25 metre lap pool on the ground floor. Still nice to come out of your lift and see the pool going off into the horizon.

Today - the glare is a pain
http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/8192/img1535large7he.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

such an usual structure. very boutique.looks so stumpy from 235m up!
thanks

It is certainly going up quickly now - the purchasers have been told to expect settlement in September this year. So plenty to be done. I am still not sure about those beach houses in the front of the building - they look so plain compared to the tower.

Great picture!!!

acticle in todays sydney telegraph about how surfers paradise has come along way in recent years. it mentions how JADE is set to break a national record for a unit being $20mil! the minimum price for others in complex is $4.7mil.

certianly worth the price, if you have the money in the first place. This would have to be my of favourite developments on the GC. The units, like most units on the GC with any hint of exclucivity will only appreciate in time.

The original pre-construction prices started at $4.7 million - now the minimum price for the apartment available on floor 8 is $5.9 - and no bargining either. I believe the 3 floor penthouse is still available - but it does not have an asking price as such - rather you make an offer!!!

Anyone passing with a camera to give us an update on what the building is looking like now it has been topped off and the pools are going in?

Today
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http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/4923/img1748large7bq.jpg

awesome.

Awesome is right - I presume that the small full height window slit on the right gold wall is for the stairwell for all apartments except the 3 floor penthouse?

It now appears that the apartments will be ready for Xmas rather than September as earlier indicated. I can imagine some serious fitouts are going to be done for these - $25k designer loungers etc etc for sure.

Probably the best building on the GC!

Today
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Anyone passng with a camera for an update?

looks very good, must be coming close to completion now

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The gold looks wicked in this shot, however is it so reflective that its gonna blind people driving past in the arvo from the reflection of the sun?! I haven't even had the time to drive past there in months....looking awesome. How much are the apartments selling for? Must be a bit seeing as though it's absolute beachfront :eek2:

I've always hated the reflectivity causing vision problems for drivers. My only accident was due to the reflection off the Toowong tower in Brisbane. Don't get me wrong, I love the building...I just hope they have thought about that though.

sydney skyscraper facades have to undergo rigid reflectivity tests due to nature of problem this cound cause to pedestrians and drivers. so many have been dulled over the years. one i can think of is HSBC.
btw, great shots. Jade is looking superb!

Reflections off the gold isn't a big issue in the arvo given it is in the shadow of Q1!

The crane was coming down today so not long until completion.

However it is not going to be a September handover to owners as originally planned. But since they got started it has moved along quite quickly.

Today in the rain
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/5715/img2332largecg7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Great picture - how is it looking from the beach side?

love this bldg. best 15storey bldg in oz.
cheers djt

Yes it's gorgeous, and boy have the apartment prices in it skyrocketed! I remember when they first came out they were like 2 million or something and now 5.9 mill with the penthouse at 20 mill!

Any updates on this amazing tower? Must be close to finish now?

I was in Surfers yesterday, took these, shitty camera but anyway:

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Jade looking nice though:
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Locke, much respect. DANG! Jade is worth the millions per skyhome - oozes quality.

double post - stupid forum.

those are some of the best pics Ive seen of jade it looks great from every angel

One word for this tower: WOW!!

Looking great from the beach - I guess they are just working on interiors now?

There is still some panelling and alike to go on if you look closely at the pools, you can see they just started on the bottom one. But yeah, it's getting there!

The Peninsula looks incredibly dated with Jade in front of it!!

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Great photos - we can now start to see how the Penthouse works with its 3 levels and multiple terraces. I heard they are after AUD15 million plus for this three level work of art.

The building looks just superb, but I would say the 4 beach houses in front are a bit plain from the outside anyway.

Great photos - we can now start to see how the Penthouse works with its 3 levels and multiple terraces. I heard they are after AUD15 million plus for this three level work of art.

The building looks just superb, but I would say the 4 beach houses in front are a bit plain from the outside anyway.

Locke said it was going for $20 million, not a measly $15.....

Class act:
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The Penthouse is over 3 levels and just on 1006 sq metres in area which is huge. Just the Penthouse, 2 full floor apartments and one beach house remain for sale.

top shots. what a beauty! well done bezzina

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Settlement now due in December - nice Christmas present for some!!!

Taken today, construction was still ongoing even on a saturday.

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Beautiful! what a classy and good quality building! thanks for that Locke :cheers:

Jade WINS ...give Bezzina all the awards now...if only someone would build a 70+ storey version of this...[give them the transit site].

I haven't visited this thread in a while, so seeing all the progress is amazing. This is a very high quality building :okay:

The biggest problem with Jade!!!!: Taken @ 2pm.

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no arfternoon sun
but the q1 shaddow sure dose look good on the beach

classic! dont you just l0ve shadows!

Wouldn't it be good though to have a building that didn't get the Western sun. Most people go out of their way to get it!!

You always want sun around the pool area. Espically in winter! No point lying around the pool tanning in shadows! Could you imagine how cold (by G.C. standards) the marble floors will be in the winter without the western sun? Maybe the floors are heated, I loved my heated floors in Canada :D

In Jade's defence the shadow does slowly move futher south as the sun changes position, however by that stage you have Peninsula's shadow becoming a problem. I guess if you want to get a bit of sun you always have the beach a few steps away.

Great photos - but remember Jade are full floor apartments - so one always be able to find some sun in your apartment even with the Q1 shade- i.e. best of both worlds - some sun if you like and some shade if you like - and yes the floors are heated.

Can anyone start getting shots of the inside. Have the agents got photos out yet?

The apartments are not due for handover till December so I do not think there will be any interior photos till after that point.

Anyone passing for some photos of the now completed building?

G.C. Bulletin:
Jade takes centre stage
07Dec06

THE Gold Coast's most luxurious tower, Jade, opened in spectacular fashion last night.

Celebrities including future Titan Mat Rogers and Australian basketball legend Shane Heal flocked to the exclusive Surfers Paradise beachfront apartment block for the gala opening, which featured a carnival of entertainment including aerial acrobatics, aquatic ballet and live music.

Jade developer Mick Bezzina was ecstatic -- and may have had an added bonus to grin about, as it is believed the building's $20 million penthouse had been sold, setting a record for Australia's most expensive apartment.

"It's very, very close," he said, after being thrown into the pool during his introduction.

"We're in the final stages of it now. It's an overseas buyer so it just doesn't happen that quickly.

"We've come to terms, we're just going through all the paperwork."

When the sale goes through the $20 million price tag will smash the $16.85 million paid for the Soul penthouse in October.

"It's not about how much we sell it for, it's about the product," he said.

Last night guests arrived to flaming cocktails as Aerial Angels flew up and down the building's sandstone walls in a choreographed 30-minute show to the sound of drums.

Inside the guests were greeted by giant sea creatures and lifesavers, before a synchronised swimming show began, starting with a 1940s beach era theme and ending in the modern day.

The spectacle climaxed with a 4m volcano exploding on the beach.

A torch from the volcano was then carried by Jade Fardouly, Mr Bezzina's niece who the building was named after, which lit a wick that burned up the side of the building, exploding it into light.

Event director Stephen Cook, whose previous work has included being public relations manager for the Sydney Olympics, said he tried to bring together the elements of earth, fire, water and air.

"We wanted people to be totally surprised throughout the night and to never know what quite was going on and expect the unexpected, which is a bit like Mr Bezzina's design philosophy," he said.

Mr Cook said the show represented the different stages of the Gold Coast's history.

"There's some symbolic history of the Gold Coast as a former favourite place for Aborigines to come for sources of water and fine food from way back.

"There is also symbolism with regards to the Gold Coast coming about following the explosion of Australia's biggest volcano -- Mt Warning.

"We've linked all those elements in a very symbolic way while looking at the future of the Gold Coast as a new dawn and Jade as its most prominent feature."

Mr Cook said the production, which featured mainly Gold Coast performers.

"We've worked extremely close with Mick Bezzina, chief architect Victor Lake and virtually drawn inspiration from the building itself as we've gone along.

"The building is a symbol of excellence which has made us work even harder to make sure we presented something that is equally as beautiful and inspirational as the building itself."

The gala opening finished with former Noiseworks and INXS singer Jon Stevens, a close friend of Mr Bezzina, playing a one-hour set.

Mr Bezzina bought the 2491sqm Northcliffe Terrace site in 2003 and set about designing a tower that was 'typically Queensland'.

"We don't have a practice of going and looking at other people's developments, their ideas. We aim to be original -- trailblazers."

Cul, are you going to archive any projects in this thread?

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Absolutely stunning!!! No fake class, no ultra modern try hard bullshit, just pure sex.

Yep, class act, let's hope Bezzina tackle a tallie now or down the line.

achived
thanks guys. looks bloody amazing

Found a part floor plan for Jade at www.planitarc.com.au Download their brochure and scroll down to page 4 - the plan is in the background to the left of the ********.

Also now refer the Bezzina site for some actual photos of the interiors - very smart.

noticed last week that the builder ( bezzina) of jade has gone bust owing a few million dollars-- with a few apartments still left to sell including the penthouse which sold for about 20 million dollars early this year but fell through-----------another one gone !