CBD > 318 Russell St / Abode 318 > 188m / 57L / Resi - Page 5

pinstripe · July 5th, 2007, 01:41 AM

I don't think this one is a simple car lift. This is a car stacker. It is being described as being like a large automated dexion storage system. Picks up the car and slots it into its designated pigeon hole! I'm sure it will work superbly! Imagine peak times trying to get your car out with the other 100+ residents!

Icanseeformiles · July 5th, 2007, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinstripe

I don't think this one is a simple car lift. This is a car stacker. It is being described as being like a large automated dexion storage system. Picks up the car and slots it into its designated pigeon hole! I'm sure it will work superbly! Imagine peak times trying to get your car out with the other 100+ residents!

like the car park in that episode of The Thunderbirds when Alan (i think) races in that desert race? How cool - anyone remember that?

melbournee12 · August 19th, 2007, 09:16 AM

article in the HUN last saturday stated that the beginning of construction was slated for some time next month!

Leon... · August 19th, 2007, 12:41 PM

I've seen those car stackers in videos before - they're quite awesome.

Kalish · August 19th, 2007, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinstripe

I don't think this one is a simple car lift. This is a car stacker. It is being described as being like a large automated dexion storage system. Picks up the car and slots it into its designated pigeon hole! I'm sure it will work superbly! Imagine peak times trying to get your car out with the other 100+ residents!

They can work well... and they can also not. It’s not uncommon for these things to break and as a consequence things get crushed. I would not park a horse drawn cart in one... let alone a thirty year old car.

Also, this building is an absolute disgrace in every way imaginable.

***silvermb*** · August 19th, 2007, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kalish

Also, this building is an absolute disgrace in every way imaginable.

how so?

Kalish · August 19th, 2007, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvermb

how so?

It looks gross. This design is something a child could invent (though that's not to be disparaging to children). The structure is a disgusting panel and in situ concrete clad in paint and second-rate glass and rubbish metal work. There is probably more metal in my car than the whole building.

This building says a lot about what's important to Melbourne at the moment.. that being: greed.

Qantas743 · August 19th, 2007, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kalish

It looks gross. This design is something a child could invent (though that's not to be disparaging to children). The structure is a disgusting panel and in situ concrete clad in paint and second-rate glass and rubbish metal work. There is probably more metal in my car than the whole building.

This building says a lot about what's important to Melbourne at the moment.. that being: greed.

Morjo · August 20th, 2007, 08:08 AM

There automated parking system seem inconvenient As someone mentioned you would have to wait in a queue at times and it would be annoying if the thing broke down.
But I suppose this complex is in the CBD so it's not as if someone would use their car that often, if they have one. Something like this would not work well in the suburbs.

Grollo · September 13th, 2007, 03:40 AM

Looks like boom times are back in Melbourne.

This tower sold out so quick that the developers have purchased the property next door at 302-310 Russell Street so that they can increase the height of the tower to 47 levels!

They are selling the second stage before they even have a permit, so they must be pretty keen ;-)

New Render looks better too with more glass:

Hopefully it will crack 150m.

Muse · September 13th, 2007, 03:45 AM

Old vs new fun

__

Shumway · September 13th, 2007, 04:00 AM

Much better, the height change is great news. The glass is a welcome addition in breaking up the balconies as well. Good news all around.

dockman · September 13th, 2007, 04:01 AM

Now significantly better

Aussie Steve · September 13th, 2007, 04:42 AM

Being on that hill will again raise the profile of that building. Great news all round.

Bronteboy · September 13th, 2007, 12:34 PM

yes, it is great news. Improved design, and looks like being taller than QV - and will appear more so in that elevated position.

the city's north is looking up!

ghmelb · September 13th, 2007, 03:46 PM

Hi guys,

After watching this forum for a while I finally decided to join. Yes this is good news and the new improved design is much better.

Lord Melbourne · September 13th, 2007, 04:02 PM

Welcome ghmelb Melbourne is bubbling along nicely at the moment and it's a pleasure to be witnessing it at the mo. Cheers.

Tyson · September 13th, 2007, 05:23 PM

Great to hear this tower is doing well, and the redesign is big improvement on the original. I hope this means that the various other resi projects floating around are going alright too.

A r c h i · September 14th, 2007, 12:53 PM

Sweet. I'll have to my render for emporis.

pinstripe · September 14th, 2007, 04:05 PM

I am always amazed that the external appearance of a building is often considered to be the be all and end all. This project is going to end in tears for every single investor because it is so badly designed internally and the rent guarantees are based on a serviced apartment operations that not every investor is going to take up and has no infrastructure to support it.

July 5th, 2007, 01:41 AM	#81
pinstripe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 111 Likes (Received): 0	I don't think this one is a simple car lift. This is a car stacker. It is being described as being like a large automated dexion storage system. Picks up the car and slots it into its designated pigeon hole! I'm sure it will work superbly! Imagine peak times trying to get your car out with the other 100+ residents! __________________ The fine arts are five in number, namely: painting, sculpture, poetry, music, and architecture, the principal branch of the latter being pastry. [Antonin Carême (Marie-Antoine Carême) (1783-1833)].

September 13th, 2007, 03:40 AM	#90
Grollo Developer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: melbourne Posts: 6,241 Likes (Received): 54	Looks like boom times are back in Melbourne. This tower sold out so quick that the developers have purchased the property next door at 302-310 Russell Street so that they can increase the height of the tower to 47 levels! They are selling the second stage before they even have a permit, so they must be pretty keen ;-) New Render looks better too with more glass: Hopefully it will crack 150m. __________________ Melburnian www.memoryremix.com

September 13th, 2007, 04:00 AM	#92
Shumway Overwatch Nexus Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,780 Likes (Received): 42	Much better, the height change is great news. The glass is a welcome addition in breaking up the balconies as well. Good news all around. __________________ Incorrect inform -- ps -cl : attach. Streets clear. No danger.

September 13th, 2007, 12:34 PM	#95
Bronteboy Oh ma Lordee, lookee here Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,518 Likes (Received): 13	yes, it is great news. Improved design, and looks like being taller than QV - and will appear more so in that elevated position. the city's north is looking up! __________________ Now ahold on there Lil' pardners...

September 13th, 2007, 04:02 PM	#97
Lord Melbourne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 83 Likes (Received): 0	Welcome ghmelb Melbourne is bubbling along nicely at the moment and it's a pleasure to be witnessing it at the mo. Cheers. __________________ VICTORIA - EUPHORIA

August 19th, 2007, 09:16 AM	#83
melbournee12 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 2,921 Likes (Received): 21	article in the HUN last saturday stated that the beginning of construction was slated for some time next month!

August 19th, 2007, 12:41 PM	#84
Leon... <10 storeys please! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 476 Likes (Received): 0	I've seen those car stackers in videos before - they're quite awesome.

August 20th, 2007, 08:08 AM	#89
Morjo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne Posts: 820 Likes (Received): 2	There automated parking system seem inconvenient As someone mentioned you would have to wait in a queue at times and it would be annoying if the thing broke down. But I suppose this complex is in the CBD so it's not as if someone would use their car that often, if they have one. Something like this would not work well in the suburbs.

September 13th, 2007, 03:45 AM	#91
Muse Supernature Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 8,630 Likes (Received): 7	Old vs new fun __

September 13th, 2007, 04:01 AM	#93
dockman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,251 Likes (Received): 8	Now significantly better

September 13th, 2007, 04:42 AM	#94
Aussie Steve Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 4,620 Likes (Received): 13	Being on that hill will again raise the profile of that building. Great news all round.

September 13th, 2007, 03:46 PM	#96
ghmelb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 165 Likes (Received): 0	Hi guys, After watching this forum for a while I finally decided to join. Yes this is good news and the new improved design is much better.

September 13th, 2007, 05:23 PM	#98
Tyson Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,179 Likes (Received): 13	Great to hear this tower is doing well, and the redesign is big improvement on the original. I hope this means that the various other resi projects floating around are going alright too. __________________ “'Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?' 'That depends a good deal on where you want to get to' said the Cat. 'I don't much care where' said Alice. 'Then it doesn't matter which way you go' said the Cat.” - Lewis Carroll

September 14th, 2007, 12:53 PM	#99
A r c h i Render Monkey Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 5,789 Likes (Received): 11	Sweet. I'll have to my render for emporis. __________________ Check out Urban Melbourne for your Melbourne Development fix.

September 14th, 2007, 04:05 PM	#100
pinstripe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 111 Likes (Received): 0	I am always amazed that the external appearance of a building is often considered to be the be all and end all. This project is going to end in tears for every single investor because it is so badly designed internally and the rent guarantees are based on a serviced apartment operations that not every investor is going to take up and has no infrastructure to support it. __________________ The fine arts are five in number, namely: painting, sculpture, poetry, music, and architecture, the principal branch of the latter being pastry. [Antonin Carême (Marie-Antoine Carême) (1783-1833)].

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode