Way off the pace

SUPRARZPOWER · October 29th, 2005, 03:16 AM

Here we are arguing over which is taller Q1 or Eureka but what we should be arguing is when a HUGE building will be built in Oz. Sydney, Melbourne possibly even Brisbane or Gold Coast could host a 400m + tower in thier skylines. Which one do you think it will be.

shrewd.user · October 29th, 2005, 05:24 AM

it wont be sydney, probably not brisbane.... could be gold coast or melbourne... in my opinoin....

sydney have a parisian type policy restricting building heiight... i mean sydney's a beautiful city, no one wants it covered up with mega towers...

Locke · October 29th, 2005, 05:37 AM

Till recently I would have said not Brisbane, but the attitude has really changed there with the new masterplan and there are small tallies planned like Vision and possibility of even taller ones.

Other than that, yeah Gold Coast and Melbourne, the age old rivarly Lol:P Who knows, maybe Q2

***BrizzyChris*** · October 29th, 2005, 05:53 AM

Plus Brisbane really doesn't have many potential sites for a big tower left, so someone has to get some guts and proposed something huge.

A r c h i · October 29th, 2005, 06:06 AM

I expect Melbourne or Gold Coast to. For the Gold Coast perhaps Q2, in Melbourne the Old Power station site and The Age site. At least one of those two will (or should) house a biggie.

Citystyle · October 29th, 2005, 07:38 AM

Mabey brisbane.
Mabey Melborune.
Will be GoldCoast.

demanjo · October 29th, 2005, 09:03 AM

Id say melbourne.
Sydney will not because of height limit due to the way the line up is set up, with the tower and the harbour. Melbourne is less limited due to its geographical surroundings - it can really do what it wants. Gold Coast doesnt have the cojones, nor does Brisbane.

CULWULLA · October 29th, 2005, 10:30 AM

the question is when will sydney or melb get another building over 200m? forget 300m or 400m.
i think Australia will need to get more 300m bldgs before we consider a 400m project. definatley next construction cycle which is 4-5 years away we will see a couple of 200m+ scrapers.but not sure about another 300m giant.?

zach24 · October 29th, 2005, 10:45 AM

I would rather a building like 126 Phillip Street rather than some 300 meter monstrosity purely built for height.

zach24 · October 29th, 2005, 10:47 AM

I would prefer a building like 126 Phillip Street rather than some 300 meter monstrosity purely built for height

wowsim · October 29th, 2005, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by demanjo

Gold Coast doesnt have the cojones, nor does Brisbane.

Great use of "cojones". I tip my hat to you.

CULWULLA · October 29th, 2005, 10:56 AM

so lets see.
current BIG proposals that llook like going ahead within 3 years will be..
sydney- 33 bligh (188m/219m spire)
John boyd-188m (maybe a 40m height increase?) did i say that?lol
melb-prima-223m-maybe not 3 years but next cycle.
365 little collins-200m,
GCsurfers-soul-240m, transit-300m, Q2?
Brisbane-Vision-246m/spire280m),
perth-swan pano-207m

ncik · October 29th, 2005, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CULWULLA

John boyd-188m (maybe a 40m height increase?) did i say that?lol

Ipggi · October 29th, 2005, 12:43 PM

I think Perth should get it, another random monster and then the office market there can be stuffed for another decade :P

shrewd.user · October 29th, 2005, 01:24 PM

well, from what i observe melbourne has ALWAYS favoured practicality.... the planners and architects and economists in charge there know the costs of an unnecessary building...

then you got grollo..... he's about our only chance for a bigger than eureka building.... (oh and i think we will have another building cycle sooner than you think

it's all economics... )

A r c h i · October 29th, 2005, 01:30 PM

Predicting when another biggie will go up is like finding a needle in haystack, not sure why though.

It might not happen tomorrow and it might not happen next week but it will happen. But then again it may happen next week.

JayT · October 30th, 2005, 01:01 AM

Gold Coast - a small city where big dreams seem to come true.

Either that or everyone there has "little man syndrome". Never seen a city with so many Ferrari's, Porsche's, Mercedes's, BMW's, Lamborghini's, Hummer's, Aston Martin's, Bentley's, Rolls Royce's - gotta be little man syndrome

(small city trying to prove itself worthy)

tayser · October 30th, 2005, 10:28 AM

wherever the market decides.

***BrizzyChris*** · October 30th, 2005, 11:41 AM

What if it's already here...but we just don't know it. What if it's......UNDERNEATH US! *cue War of the Worlds theme song*

October 29th, 2005, 03:16 AM	#1
SUPRARZPOWER 300+ Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 220 Likes (Received): 0	Way off the pace Here we are arguing over which is taller Q1 or Eureka but what we should be arguing is when a HUGE building will be built in Oz. Sydney, Melbourne possibly even Brisbane or Gold Coast could host a 400m + tower in thier skylines. Which one do you think it will be.

October 29th, 2005, 06:06 AM	#5
A r c h i Render Monkey Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 5,791 Likes (Received): 11	I expect Melbourne or Gold Coast to. For the Gold Coast perhaps Q2, in Melbourne the Old Power station site and The Age site. At least one of those two will (or should) house a biggie. __________________ Check out Urban Melbourne for your Melbourne Development fix.

October 29th, 2005, 07:38 AM	#6
Citystyle Watch my Chops Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perth, Posts: 5,252 Likes (Received): 42	Mabey brisbane. Mabey Melborune. Will be GoldCoast. __________________ Sec. 31 But how far has he given it us? To enjoy. As much as anyone can make use of to any advantage of life before it spoils, whatever is beyond this, is more than his share, and belongs to others. Nothing was made by God for man to spoil or destroy. And thus considering the plenty of natural provisions there was a long time in the world, and the few spenders, and to how small a part provision the industry of one man could extend itself, and ingross itself to the prejudice of others. - John Locke

October 29th, 2005, 09:03 AM	#7
demanjo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New South Wales Posts: 557 Likes (Received): 0	Id say melbourne. Sydney will not because of height limit due to the way the line up is set up, with the tower and the harbour. Melbourne is less limited due to its geographical surroundings - it can really do what it wants. Gold Coast doesnt have the cojones, nor does Brisbane. __________________ New South Welsh independence! (Victoria can come too)

October 29th, 2005, 01:30 PM	#16
A r c h i Render Monkey Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 5,791 Likes (Received): 11	Predicting when another biggie will go up is like finding a needle in haystack, not sure why though. It might not happen tomorrow and it might not happen next week but it will happen. But then again it may happen next week. __________________ Check out Urban Melbourne for your Melbourne Development fix.

October 29th, 2005, 05:24 AM	#2
shrewd.user Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 673 Likes (Received): 0	it wont be sydney, probably not brisbane.... could be gold coast or melbourne... in my opinoin.... sydney have a parisian type policy restricting building heiight... i mean sydney's a beautiful city, no one wants it covered up with mega towers...

October 29th, 2005, 05:37 AM	#3
Locke alright, kick-ass Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,367 Likes (Received): 180	Till recently I would have said not Brisbane, but the attitude has really changed there with the new masterplan and there are small tallies planned like Vision and possibility of even taller ones. Other than that, yeah Gold Coast and Melbourne, the age old rivarly Lol:P Who knows, maybe Q2

October 29th, 2005, 05:53 AM	#4
*BrizzyChris* Moderator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,041 Likes (Received): 111	Plus Brisbane really doesn't have many potential sites for a big tower left, so someone has to get some guts and proposed something huge.

October 29th, 2005, 10:30 AM	#8
CULWULLA Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 46,864 Likes (Received): 32	the question is when will sydney or melb get another building over 200m? forget 300m or 400m. i think Australia will need to get more 300m bldgs before we consider a 400m project. definatley next construction cycle which is 4-5 years away we will see a couple of 200m+ scrapers.but not sure about another 300m giant.?

October 29th, 2005, 10:45 AM	#9
zach24 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,965 Likes (Received): 1	I would rather a building like 126 Phillip Street rather than some 300 meter monstrosity purely built for height.

October 29th, 2005, 10:47 AM	#10
zach24 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,965 Likes (Received): 1	I would prefer a building like 126 Phillip Street rather than some 300 meter monstrosity purely built for height

October 29th, 2005, 10:56 AM	#12
CULWULLA Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 46,864 Likes (Received): 32	so lets see. current BIG proposals that llook like going ahead within 3 years will be.. sydney- 33 bligh (188m/219m spire) John boyd-188m (maybe a 40m height increase?) did i say that?lol melb-prima-223m-maybe not 3 years but next cycle. 365 little collins-200m, GCsurfers-soul-240m, transit-300m, Q2? Brisbane-Vision-246m/spire280m), perth-swan pano-207m

October 29th, 2005, 12:43 PM	#14
Ipggi Here Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Woolloomooloo Hill, Albion Posts: 5,812 Likes (Received): 35	I think Perth should get it, another random monster and then the office market there can be stuffed for another decade :P

October 29th, 2005, 01:24 PM	#15
shrewd.user Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 673 Likes (Received): 0	well, from what i observe melbourne has ALWAYS favoured practicality.... the planners and architects and economists in charge there know the costs of an unnecessary building... then you got grollo..... he's about our only chance for a bigger than eureka building.... (oh and i think we will have another building cycle sooner than you think it's all economics... )

October 30th, 2005, 01:01 AM	#17
JayT Like whatever.... Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Brisbane/Gold Coast Queensland Australia Posts: 7,973 Likes (Received): 84	Gold Coast - a small city where big dreams seem to come true. Either that or everyone there has "little man syndrome". Never seen a city with so many Ferrari's, Porsche's, Mercedes's, BMW's, Lamborghini's, Hummer's, Aston Martin's, Bentley's, Rolls Royce's - gotta be little man syndrome (small city trying to prove itself worthy) __________________ My Current Favorite Cities & Regions: SINGAPORE, Iskandar (Malaysia), Macau/Zhuhai (China), Curitiba (BR), Blumenau (BR), San Francisco (USA)

October 30th, 2005, 10:28 AM	#18
tayser Champagne Socialist Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 10,533 Likes (Received): 33	wherever the market decides. __________________ "America gave the world George Bush, France gave the world the ménage à trois... Game Over." UrbanMelbourne.info

October 30th, 2005, 11:41 AM	#19
*BrizzyChris* Moderator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,041 Likes (Received): 111	What if it's already here...but we just don't know it. What if it's......UNDERNEATH US! cue War of the Worlds theme song

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