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KingKong1 · August 4th, 2009, 04:22 AM

The original proposal was actually designed to compliment the Metropolis, and IMO is very plain and actually a lot more bulky than the second design.

I mean c'mon people its a simple case of concrete vs glass, its a no brainer. Although I hope they don't use green glass.

Shoredude · August 4th, 2009, 06:53 AM

What about the design of the orginal metropolis? Take a look at that! Some of the towers that were never build. Its not too late to resrect the Chancery is it? I mean its in a more fashionable location.

drosophila · August 15th, 2009, 11:30 AM

A version of a render posted previously

No1_Saint · August 17th, 2009, 05:20 AM

I liked the orginal plan better.

Shoredude · August 17th, 2009, 05:29 AM

same

jafa · August 17th, 2009, 07:44 AM

i think the antipodean is too wide considering the (lack of) height.

thinner:

way less bland:

drosophila · August 18th, 2009, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jafa

i think the antipodean is too wide considering the (lack of) height.

thinner:

The street frontage is quite wide but it is quite narrow in terms of its depth, i.e. it doesn't go all that far back. But I agree a tall think one like the Stanley would look better and would maintain viewshafts down from Symonds street.

Blah · August 19th, 2009, 02:36 AM

Personally i think it looks like a giant green wall. I hate it.

drosophila · August 19th, 2009, 08:30 AM

It does appear to repeat a lot of what the Scene Apartments have done which is to create a big wall rather. Two taller and narrower buildings would be better on this site to be honest.

flyin_higher · August 19th, 2009, 10:45 AM

It would look alot better if the building was curved on the sides I reckon

renardo · August 19th, 2009, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drosophila

It does appear to repeat a lot of what the Scene Apartments have done which is to create a big wall rather. Two taller and narrower buildings would be better on this site to be honest.

I don't think you can compare this and the obScenes.. they block some spectacular views of the waterfront which is not the case here.

While I personally don't like either design I think it is good that a large building is being proposed right on Queen Street in an area that does not have many tall buildings.

SYDNEY · August 19th, 2009, 11:40 AM

I am not going to comment until I have seen better renders .... if the glass is more translucent than reflective it will appear lighter and not as bold BUT considering that these are apartments I hope that they use reflective glass - we all know how filthy some people live and I don't want to have to look up and see their filth. Scene 1 as viewed from Beach Road is a fine example of this.

By the way, it was the City Council that wanted glass instead of something classical.

***Mr_kiwi_fruit*** · October 27th, 2009, 06:33 AM

image hosted on flickr

KingKong1 · October 27th, 2009, 06:51 AM

Could there be an historic gem behind that billboard?

Sukkiri · October 27th, 2009, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingKong1

Could there be an historic gem behind that billboard?

Wishful thinking but I think they put that billboard there to improve the facade...

Shoredude · October 27th, 2009, 09:17 AM

I think its a good site for a massive 200m office tower? What do you think?

whizz_pat · October 27th, 2009, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shoredude

I think its a good site for a massive 200m office tower? What do you think?

lol don't be surprised if people agree with you on a skyscraper forum.

I'm all for huge 200m towers.

Shoredude · October 27th, 2009, 11:55 AM

What i meant was ditch the appartments and build office

jarbury · October 27th, 2009, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingKong1

Could there be an historic gem behind that billboard?

No, but there's an awesome tower within the area encased by the box with "Theatre Centre" on it.

GBH · October 29th, 2009, 11:56 PM

Is there any advance on this project?? The photo posted by Mr Kiwi Fruit seems to be fairly new yet seems to show a building devoid of development

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August 4th, 2009, 04:22 AM	#261
KingKong1 From The Land of Plenty Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London via Auckland Posts: 804 Likes (Received): 0	The original proposal was actually designed to compliment the Metropolis, and IMO is very plain and actually a lot more bulky than the second design. I mean c'mon people its a simple case of concrete vs glass, its a no brainer. Although I hope they don't use green glass.

August 4th, 2009, 06:53 AM	#262
Shoredude Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Auckland Posts: 510 Likes (Received): 0	What about the design of the orginal metropolis? Take a look at that! Some of the towers that were never build. Its not too late to resrect the Chancery is it? I mean its in a more fashionable location.

August 17th, 2009, 05:20 AM	#264
No1_Saint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 240 Likes (Received): 1	I liked the orginal plan better.

August 17th, 2009, 05:29 AM	#265
Shoredude Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Auckland Posts: 510 Likes (Received): 0	same

August 17th, 2009, 07:44 AM	#266
jafa Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 222 Likes (Received): 0	i think the antipodean is too wide considering the (lack of) height. thinner: way less bland:

August 19th, 2009, 02:36 AM	#268
Blah Jafa Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Auckland Posts: 508 Likes (Received): 1	Personally i think it looks like a giant green wall. I hate it.

August 19th, 2009, 08:30 AM	#269
drosophila Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,425 Likes (Received): 2	It does appear to repeat a lot of what the Scene Apartments have done which is to create a big wall rather. Two taller and narrower buildings would be better on this site to be honest.

October 27th, 2009, 06:51 AM	#274
KingKong1 From The Land of Plenty Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London via Auckland Posts: 804 Likes (Received): 0	Could there be an historic gem behind that billboard?

October 27th, 2009, 09:17 AM	#276
Shoredude Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Auckland Posts: 510 Likes (Received): 0	I think its a good site for a massive 200m office tower? What do you think?

October 27th, 2009, 11:55 AM	#278
Shoredude Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Auckland Posts: 510 Likes (Received): 0	What i meant was ditch the appartments and build office

October 29th, 2009, 11:56 PM	#280
GBH Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 29 Likes (Received): 0	Is there any advance on this project?? The photo posted by Mr Kiwi Fruit seems to be fairly new yet seems to show a building devoid of development