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Ritz Carlton said:
HONG KONG – March 26, 2014: The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. and Fast Consortium, a leading Asian residential apartment developer, have signed an agreement for the development of The Ritz-Carlton, Perth, heralding the much-anticipated return of the luxury hotel operator to Australia.

Commenting on this landmark return, Herve Humler, President and Chief Operations Officer, The Ritz-Carlton, said “We are delighted to make our return to Australia, bringing our legendary services to Perth. We have listened to our guests who have a strong desire to stay with us when the travel to this beautiful destination in Western Australia. We have great partners in Far East Consortium and look forward to opening this incredible hotel in 2018.”

Working closely with the Western Australian Government and the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority (MRA), Far East Consortium will build the 204-room Ritz-Carlton, in addition to residential apartments in the heart of the riverside Elizabeth Quay development on Perth’s waterfront.

The Ritz-Carlton, Perth will be the first international luxury hotel in the city, bringing its unique benchmark service culture, with luxurious accommodations and experiences to Western Australia. Its commanding waterfront position features a sweeping view over the Swan River, and the nearby attractions of Kings Park and the Botanical Garden.

Located in the commercial and business district adjacent to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, Elizabeth Quay is the centre-piece of Perth’s drive to reinforce its position as an international and contemporary destination for the global affluent traveler. When completed, the project will also feature 1.5kms of continuous promenades to create a destination experience that will attract an estimated four million visitors a year.

Perth is the capital city of Western Australia and is recognized by the Economist Intelligence Unit as the 9th most livable city in the world. It enjoys a reputation as Australia’s sunniest city and tourism arrivals are robust as the state enjoys 7 million overnight visitors a year. Perth is also close to the scenic Swan Valley, known as Western Australia’s oldest wine growing region as well as the America’s Cup port city of Fremantle. The regional economy also remains one of Australia’s most buoyant and accounts for almost 50% of all exports.

Far East Consortium Chairman, Tan Sri David Chiu said: “Far East Consortium is privileged to have been selected as the developer of this project by the Western Australian Government which will bring the river to the city. We look forward to creating a set of landmark buildings on the Perth waterfront which will herald Perth’s arrival as a world class city in Australasia.”

“The Ritz-Carlton is an international luxury hotel operator renowned for its service. The development of The Ritz-Carlton, Perth is a key part of the Elizabeth Quay project and will further strengthen that reputation. I expect it to quickly become an iconic part of Western Australia's tourism landscape,” he added.

The ground-breaking for The Ritz-Carlton, Perth is expected during 2015. The project will also encompass ground floor retail space, waterfront fine dining experiences, and luxury 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments.

The Ritz-Carlton is the fastest growing global luxury hotel operator in Asia-Pacific and with the signing of Perth, will officially double its presence to 44 hotels and resorts in the region by 2018.
http://corporate.ritzcarlton.com/en/Press/Releases/The_Ritz_carlton_plans_return_to_Australia.htm
QUICK FACTS
HEIGHT: ~100m/27st, ~80m/23st, ~70m/20st
GFA: Unknown
HOTEL ROOMS: 204
APARTMENTS: 420
ARCHITECT: Cottee Parker
DEVELOPER: Far East Consortium
COST: $350m
CONTRACTOR: Probuild

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
http://www.mra.wa.gov.au/news/21748/
http://www.thetowersperth.com.au/#roi
 
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#142 ·
I say judge each development on it's merits. If a development is triple the design guideline height but offers real benefit in its design, then let it pass.

With this type of sculptural form, these towers would be real landmarks if they were taller, especailly the one nearest the river as a stand out postcard landmark.

Could have been a great opportunity for a rooftop observation deck, oh wait, I think we had such a sensible idea proposed back in 2008.
 
#143 ·
Shame Perth's Ritz-[Carlton will be so stumpy compared to this.

(those damned height guidelines strike again...)

The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne Will be Australia's Highest Hotel

http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2...n_Melbourne_Will_be_Australia's_Highest_Hotel



At last, we said last month, Ritz-Carlton Hotels is returning to Australia. That was following the announcement of a new hotel in Perth, part of a mixed-use complex with the usual residences, retail spaces, and restaurants. If that was good news, here is more: a second Ritz-Carlton hotel will come to Melbourne, scooping up the title of highest hotel in Australia in the process.

Just as in the country’s far west, the hotel will be part of a mixed-use project called 250 Spencer Street, where the hotel will have 250 rooms between floor 64 and 77 in one of multiple towers (something tells us the Sofitel Melbourne, between floors 36 and 50 in a tower nearby, is not happy about this).

Construction won’t start until next year, so like the timeline for Perth, we expect it will be 2018 or closer to the end of the decade before the hotel is complete. It wouldn’t surprise us if by then we will know that a return to Sydney – where we just took you inside the Royal Suite at the once Ritz, now InterContinental Double Bay – is happening as well.
 
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"While the proposal falls short of being ‘world
class architecture’ as intended for this site",
(City of Perth - Planning Committee Agenda-Page 27, 12th May 2015)

Damming verdict on the Towels and yet supported!! What is going on?

It's time to tell the developers/architects to do a truly world class architecture otherwise comply with the height limits.
 
#169 ·
According to that link provided by
Construction on the project is likely to begin in May, one month ahead of the required start time under Far East Consortium's deal with the state government.
https://www.businessnews.com.au/art...il&utm_term=0_e5391356e5-816403becd-288145845

Cool :apple:

So do we think the bulk of the core and floor plates will be complete what mid next year?
 
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